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Town and Country Kiwanis maintain Brookside flower garden Don Beitz, member of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club removes unwanted weeds from the club’s Flower Garden located near the main entrance to Brookside Park. This garden is a long-time club project. Plants are donated

by Holub Garden and Greenhouse.

JULY 17

BERTHA B’S TEENS Join Ms. Ema at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, for snacks, games, crafts and fun. This is a program for teens (ages 13-17) at Bertha Bartlett Public Library in Story City.

SEWING LESSON Take a sewing lesson from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the Workspace, 2229 Lincoln Way in Ames. Whether you are a beginner or need help finishing a project, this is for you. Bring in your machine or borrow one of ours and begin making beautiful things, one stitch at a time. The class is $40 for ISU students and $50 for the public. Register at www. sac.iastate.edu/arts-the-workspace

DIGISAURUS’S ENDLESS SUMMER TOUR Stop at London Underground, 212 Main St. in Ames, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, to join the non-stop dance romp with Digisaurus from Columbus, Ohio. Summer is the time for moving. Summer is the time for dancing. Summer is the time for sweating. Do you do all these things?

If so, stop by and enjoy the show.

JULY 18

SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE The Summer Sidewalk Sale will start on Thursday, July 18, outside the North Grand Mall in Ames. Sales go until Sunday, July 21. Shop discounts on apparel, shoes, and more during the Summer Sidewalk Sale.

Check www.northgrandmall.com for hours.

VETERANS RESOURCE LUNCHEON Stevens Memorial Chapel will host a Veterans Resource Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at Stevens Memorial Chapel, 607 28th St., Ames. In cooperation with Story County Veterans Affairs, Iowa Veterans Home, Iowa Veterans Cemetery, VA Medical Center, and Senior Helpers, Stevens Memorial Chapel will provide attendees with Veterans benefi t information. Please RSVP by calling Tiffany Tope at (515) 232-5473 or email Tiffany.Tope@dignitymemorial.com.

AMES MUNICIPAL BAND The Ames Municipal Band will perform at 8 p.m., with pre-show music at 7 p.m., on Thursday, July 18, in the Bandshell Park, 125 E. Fifth St. in Ames.

JULY 19

LUNCH ‘N LEARN Join Dr. Kathy Cook on Friday, July 19, at 12:30 p.m. at Ames Fitness Center, 320 S. 17th St., to learn about becoming a better you. Discuss the non/minimally-invasive procedures offered at Forefront Dermatology to treat unwanted body fat, excessive sweating, increased skin laxity, wrinkles, cellulite, and more. Free to members and non-members, with lunch provided. Sign up

by July 16 to reserve your spot by emailing meganw@amesfitness.com

AMERICAN LEGION PORK TENDERLOINS American Legion Post 37 will offer a pork tenderloin sandwich basket night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Stop in and enjoy the best seven-ounce pork tenderloin sandwich with all the fixings and fries for $6.

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Habitat’s Dream Playhouse up for raffle Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa has launched a fundraising event going on through the month of July.

A creative team of Habitat volunteers completed a “Dream Playhouse” which will be raffled off on Saturday, July 27.

Proceeds from the raffle will go to support one of Habitat’s current home remodeling projects in Ames.

Executive Director Sandi Risdal said, “We like to do fundraising events like this for our home builds because it gives community members an opportunity to feel a direct connection to helping create a new or remodeled home for a family. Their ticket purchases may help buy shingles or new windows!”

The Dream Playhouse will be on display at the following locations for the month of July: on Saturdays at Wells Fargo on Main Street during Farmers Market hours; on Wednesdays in the parking lot of Hy-Vee east; and on remaining days during the month, in the parking lot at the Habitat offi ces and store at 3504 Grand Ave., in Ames.

Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at these locations for $10 per ticket or 5

A creative team of Habitat volunteers completed a “Dream Playhouse” which will be raffled offon Saturday, July 27. For more information, visit the Habitat Facebook page (Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa); or call (515) 232-8815. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

tickets for $45.

For more information about the Dream

Playhouse Raffle, visit the Habitat Facebook page (Habitat for

Humanity of Central Iowa); or call (515) 232-8815.

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Nick Johnson, left, manager of Ames Ford Lincoln in Ames, presents a $1,300 check to Finance Consultant Skip Walter for Marquee Sponsorship of the 2019 Senior Variety Show. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Senior Variety Show participants Peggy Faden and Kay Berger ride in the back of the 2019 Ford X4 pick-up loaned for the Ames Fourth of July Parade by Ames Ford Lincoln.

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Ames Ford supports Senior Variety Show Nick Johnson, manager of Ames Ford Lincoln presents a $1,300 check to Finance Consultant

Skip Walter for Marquee Sponsorship of the Senior Variety Show 2019.

Ames Ford Lincoln

has been a longtime sponsor of this annual show and each year has loaned a vehicle for show mem-

bers to use in the Ames Fourth of July Parade.

The Johnsons also cover the cost of the

cast party following the August performance.

The 25th-annual Senior Variety Show,

“Celebrating Silver, Creating Gold!” will be on Aug. 16-17 at Ames City Auditorium.

Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, July 17: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches.

Thursday, July 18: Baked chicken thigh, California blend, potato salad, applesauce.

Friday, July 19: Pork tips with chutney,

country sweet potatoes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie.

Monday, July 22: Tatertot casserole, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup, sugar cookie.

Tuesday, July 23: Seasoned tilapia (alternate: herbed

chicken), wild rice, Cape Cod vegetables, garden lettuce salad, applesauce.

Wednesday, July 24: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, caulifl ower, carrot sticks, raisins.

Thursday, July 25: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach,

mandarin oranges, sugar-free vanilla pudding.

Friday, July 26: Hamburger on bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, green beans, sliced carrots, tropical fruit cup.

Monday, July 29: Cafe meatloaf, steamed potatoes, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup.

Tuesday, July 30: Pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, diced beets, garden lettuce salad, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, July 31: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie.

FRIENDLY LUNCH BUNCH: Enjoy a meal, shared in the company of others, served Monday through Friday at 205 S. Walnut Ave., in Ames. Please call (515) 233-2906 by 8:30 a.m. to make your reservation.

Calendar of events Wednesday, July 17 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 1 p.m., Rummikub 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, July 18 1 p.m., Rummikub 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, July 19 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, July 21 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, July 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, July 23 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia with Ethan 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, July 24 9 a.m., Video exer-

cise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, July 25 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, July 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, July 28 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, July 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, July 30 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia with Ethan 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, July 31 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie — Stan and Ollie 1 p.m., Rummikub

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Chad and Vanessa Borwick purchase plants at the Nevada High School greenhouse sales.

Jenny Helland shops at the Nevada High School ag ed and FFA plant sales.

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Hannah Thomsen checks an adhesive card used to measure thrip count to see if control measures are working. Nevada High School horticulture students worked on an IPM Integrated Pest Management plan to measure and treat for thrips, a small pathological plant pest. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada High School students Hannah Thomsen and Bianca Sponseller with petunias that were grown and sold to customers in plant sales. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Nevada FFA spring plant sales total $3,854 Nevada High School agriculture education and FFA spring plant sales reached $3,854 as of June 4.

Input cost of rooted cuttings, potting mix, fertilizer and containers totaled $2,020.

Plants sold included hanging baskets of geraniums, celosia,

sunpatients, salvia, marigolds, basil, petunias, broccoli and several varieties of tomatoes.

Plant sales began on Saturday, April 27, and continued through Saturday, May 18.

Students priced the plants after determining cost and average

retail price.

Student volunteers also worked in the greenhouse from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays greeting customers, making sales,and assisting with carryout.

The spring crop had pressure from thrips, small insects with a

tubular stylets, which created additional cost for control. Students hung adhesive check strips to get 24hour thrip population count, and determine if treatment was effective.

Treatment included a biological toxin that was sprayed on the plants.

Pheromone lures were utilized to attract the insects to an adhesive pad to which the lures were attached.

“This is the fi rst time we had insect pressure, so learning to identify, measure and utilize various treatment methods was a teachable mo-

ment,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor.

Inventory including containers, fertilizer, potting mix, and lures are valued at over $400 for reuse for additional greenhouse crops.

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PEOPLE Golden K members serve meals for students enrolled in the 2019 United Way of Story County Summer Enrichment Programs

Golden K members who volunteered to help serve meals at Meeker Elementary School during June for students enrolled in the 2019 United Way of Story County Summer Enrichment Programs were seated, from left, John Abrams, Don Muff , John Slaughter and Ron Skrdla; standing, from left, Dennis Senne, Dennis Smith, Project Coordinator Janet Olson, Steve Olson, Cheryl Abrams, Tom Baas, Kent Ziebell, Bruce Wight and Larry Vallery. Not pictured: Jim Cornette, John Arthur and Dick Peterson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Golden K members serve a meal at the Meeker Elementary School cafeteria. From left, Dennis Senne, Don Muff and Dennis Smith. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit www.amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Osher Lifelong Learning supports variety show

The Roland-Story FFA chapter was represented by chapter officers Sam Skaar, Maddy Stevenson, Blake Lebeck, Amanda Hofsommer and Brendan Taylor at the recent Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the North Central District at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story FFA leaders attend district conference

Jerilyn Logue, left, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents a $1,000 Marquee Sponsorship check to Jan Sobotka Sabin, Senior Variety Show Board secretary. OLLI, a long-time supporter of the Senior Variety Show, offers continued learning opportunities for anyone 50+. The institute is housed in the ISU Alumni Center at 429 Alumni Lane. Its Fall Open House is Aug. 8 and new classes begin on Sept. 9.

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Each year, the North Central district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the North Central district. Ellsworth Community College welcomed FFA chapters from all over the North Central district on June 12.

While at Ellsworth Community College on Wednesday, district and state offi cers lead four interactive workshops for FFA Chapter leaders, many of whom are officers, for the annual COLT Conference.

The workshops facilitated were local FFA Chapter program focused in the areas of advocating for the agriculture industry, connecting with stakeholders, recruiting for the local chapter, and working as a cohesive team.

FFA leaders also received training relative to their specific offi cer duties within the local chapter.

Iowa FFA President Chandler Jahner said, “COLT conference provides a chance for FFA members to learn more about their responsibility as a local leader and is a con-

ference for members to meet and connect with state, district and other chapter officers.”

COLT conference programming is designed as a two-year rotation of local leaders training. The focus areas of next year’s program include agriculture literacy, time management, professionalism, and self-confidence. The goal is to engage FFA members in learning about the tools that would allow them to be successful in anything they are part of through high school and beyond.

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Roland-Story agriculture education student and FFA officer Jackson Sterle receives a $1,000 scholarship award at the 2019 National Junior Swine Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story agriculture education student and FFA officer Jackson Sterle competes in the swine show the 2019 National Junior Swine Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story ag student competes at National Junior Swine Summer Spectacular in Louisville Roland-Story agriculture education student and FFA offi cer Jackson Sterle recently competed in the 2019 National

Junior Swine Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky. The swine show attracted 885 pigs from 32 states.

Jackson’s SAE (supervised agriculture education) project is his swine production enterprise.

While competing

in Louisville, Jackson earned fourth place in skillathon, second place in extemporaneous speech and ninth place in photography.

In addition, Sterle, a junior at Roland-Story high school was in attendance and received a $1,000 scholar-

ship and also completed his two-year term on the National Swine Association Junior Board of Directors.

SVS tickets now on sale

John Jacobson and Skip Walter carry the Senior Variety Show banner in the Ames Fourth of July parade to advertise the upcoming Senior Variety Show performances on Aug. 1617 at Ames City Auditorium. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Tickets for the 25thannual Senior Variety Show, “Celebrating Silver, Creating Gold!” are on sale for $10 at the following locations: In Ames, Heartland Senior Services (205 S. Walnut Ave.); Mary Kay’s Flowers and Garden Café, (3134 Northwood Drive) and Worldly Goods (223 Main St.).

In Nevada, they are available at the Ben Franklin Store (1038 Sixth St.), and in Story City at the RSVP/Senior Center (503 Elm Ave).

Nearly 90 talented Story County seniors will showcase their

talents in song, dance and comedy as they celebrate this milestone 25th year on Aug. 1617 at Ames City Auditorium.

Door prizes acknowledging and encouraging local performing arts will also be included.

The net proceeds will benefit three local organizations that serve seniors countywide: Good Neighbor Emergency Residence Assistance, Ames Cho-

ral Society and RSVP’s Volunteer Transportation Program.

Through the years, the Senior Variety Show has raised more than $200,000 for local senior programs.

Tickets also will be available at the door for $12.

For more information call (515) 292-9394, visit our Facebook page (Senior Variety Show Story County) or our SeniorVarietyShow.org.

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Nevada FFA Reserve Champion Veterinary Science team members are presented with a plaque and award ribbons. From left, Bianca Sponseller, Kennedy Steff es, Addison Anderson and Iowa FFA officer Lukas Bucknell, who presented the awards on behalf of Iowa FFA. Not pictured: Avery Mather and Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada FFA veterinary science team members collaborate on written scenario and video editing of clinical practice at the annual Iowa FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event. From left, Avery Mather, Bianca Sponseller and Addison Anderson. Not pictured: Kennedy Steffes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada FFA Chapter named the Reserve Champion Team in the annual Iowa FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event The Nevada FFA Chapter from Nevada was named the Reserve Champion Team in the annual Iowa FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event on June 20 at Iowa State University

in Ames.

Members of Nevada FFA’s second-place team included Bianca Sponseller, Kennedy Steffes, Addison Anderson and Avery Mather.

Their agriculture

education instructor and FFA advisor is Mr. Kevin M. Cooper.

Bianca Sponseller, Nevada FFA, was named the High Individual Overall in the competition.

FFA teams from 23

Jake West, of Van Wall Energy, and Norm Marty, of Professional Services of Ames, explain Marty’s solar array to Nevada High School Natural Resources students. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

chapters participated in this year’s Career Development Event designed to provide the students an opportunity to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of Veterinary Science.

The 91 individuals completed a general knowledge examination focusing on veterinary science. The team members also completed a written scenario and prepared a video focusing on

proper veterinary clinical practices.

The Iowa FFA Vet Science CDE was made possible with support from Farm Credit Services of America through the Iowa FFA Foundation.

Nevada High School Natural Resources class, from left, Madison Davis, Aby Doty, Aidan Sellberg, Cooper Bovee, Nolan Dewell, Marshal Sheldahl, Luke Schmitz, Tyler Arends, Morgan Cummings, Monica Marco Romero, Jake West, Norm Marty, Dean Check and Joven Nelson. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada students study photovoltaic system Norm Marty, Professional Services of Ames, hosted Nevada High School natural resources class to learn about his photovoltaic system.

Jake West, Van Wall Energy networked and facilitated the field trip for the students to see an array than is

generating a considerable amount of kilowatts of solar energy.

Marty’s system is a 33 kilowatt ground mounted array installed in 2015.

Prior to the PV system, PSA was paying $523 per month average for electricity with a rate of .14 cents/

kWh or $6,335 per year. Currently, the solar array is producing 100 percent of electric needs with net metering.

The studentswere impressed with the capacity of the system and the minimum maintenance required.

Other related topics students studied were state and federal tax credits, and amortization of an investment.

Mr. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor drove the bus and accompanied the students.

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IOWA GAMES OPENING WEEKEND The annual Iowa Games competition begins on Friday, July 19, with the athlete jamboree — food, activities, and entertainment — at 5:30 p.m. at Jack Trice Stadium. The opening ceremony will be at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 7:15 p.m. For competition schedules and additional information, visit the Iowa Games website www.iowagames. org

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Let Stage Coach Stables watch the kids from 6 to 9 p.m. so you can have a parent’s night out on Friday, July 19. Trail rides, games, movies on the lawn at 1568 Stagecoach Rd. in Ames.

SCS will provide snacks for kids 6 to 12 years old. The cost is $50 per child, with a discount for families. For more information, visit www.stagecoachstables.com.

JULY 20

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM AUDITIONS Auditions for Judge Story’s Theatrical Troupe performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, in Judge Story’s rehearsal space above Dinners By Dawn at 516 1/2 Broad St. in Story City.

The production will take place this fall. Actors can prepare any two to four minute Shakespeare monologue. Audition pieces do not have to be memorized, and all skill levels are welcome. Auditions also will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.

NATIONAL DAY OF LEARNING Stop by from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, for five “fun stations” located throughout the Story County Fairgrounds in Nevada for a variety of familyfriendly activities that promote summer learning. Transportation to and from the Story County Fairgrounds from Ames, Huxley, Collins, and more can be arranged through HIRTA Public Transit at 1-877-686-0029. For more information, contact Malai Amfahr at (515) 268-5142.

BRIT FLOYD WORLD TOUR Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Stephens Auditorium with its most ambitious and biggest production yet: a very special 40th anniversary celebration of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, “The Wall.” Visit www.center.iastate.edu for more information.

JUSTIN ELLIOT BAND The Justin Elliot Band will perform at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Nite Hawk Bar and Grill, 105 Greene St. in Slater.

JULY 21

AUDITIONS FOR PLAY ON! Auditions for the next show at ACTORS, “Play On!,” will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, from to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 22. Auditioners are asked to bring a one-minute monologue, which does not need to be memorized. For more information visit actorsinc.org. Auditions are open to the public and will be at the ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Drive in Ames.

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.

ROOSEVELT SUMMER SUNDAYS Roosevelt Summer Sundays, an Ames tradition of free outdoor concerts, will feature Bob Dorr from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at Roosevelt Park on Ninth Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Ames. In the case of rain, the concert will be at 130 S. Sheldon Ave. For information, contact Marty Helland at (515) 450-9600.

JULY 22

$6 BASKET SPECIAL Story City American Legion Post 59 will have itsweekly $6 dinner basket special at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. The basket special includes french fries.

JULY 23

SCS SUMMER CAMP Come on out and have some fun horsin’ around at Stage Coach Stables summer camp. Camp will be from July 23 to 26 starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. daily. All camps are held at 1568 Stagecoach Road in Ames, and are tailored to the abilities of the riders. Camp will include learning about the diet, care, body, breeds, and equipment of horses. Camp is for ages 6 to 18 years old. Contact (515) 520-2021 or manager@ stagecoachstables.com for more information or registration.

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS This week’s Terrific Tuesday, Super Cold Science, will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on July 23 at Ames Public Library, and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Fellows Elementary School, 1235 20th St., in Ames. The Grout Museum will demonstrate just how cold the universe can be with mindshattering experiments that will blow you away.

BARTLETT BOOK CLUB A meeting of the monthly Bartlett Book Club will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at Bertha Bartlett Public Library in Story City. Explore books from all genres, including historical fi ction, biographies, nonfiction and mysteries. The Bartlett Book Club is open to the public. Please contact the library if you are interested in joining the Book Club to get a copy of this month’s reading selection.

JULY 24

GARDEN PEACE POLE Join Two Sisters Paint Palette from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at 305 Benton St., in Slater for a unique workshop to paint your own garden peace pole. Materials and eight peace pole patterns are provided.

Tickets are at 2sisterspaint. eventsmart.com.

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post No. 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.

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Nolan Faber and Steven Berends worked together on the picnic table project.

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Roland-Story agriculture shop students build picnic tables Students in both sections of the RolandStory agriculture shop class built children’ssized picnic tables as part of their semester evaluation and assessments.

The project placed emphasis on several areas including time management, working

in a collaborative setting and appropriate communication skills while designing and constructing a quality product in which they demonstrated skills on measuring and safe use of equipment.

According to Brad Taylor, agriculture instructor, “This was

an excellent project to end the semester on. The students have been learning a lot about various wood shop tools and equipment and are now able to demonstrate those skills on this project as well as demonstrate workready skills.”

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