STORYCOUNTYSUN.COM • INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • VOL. 12, IS. 18 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019
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Edward Jones is a Marquee Sponsor of Senior Variety Show Edward Jones financial advisors from the Ames area, Austin Fender, left, Eric Bryan, John Tillo, Austin Woodin and Douglas Dodgen (not pictured) present Senior Variety Show Board President Pat Meek with a $1,000 Marquee sponsorship check for the 25th-annual Senior Variety Show. Edward Jones advisors have been longtime supporters of the show.
JULY 31
GOLF FORE KIDS Registration for United Way of Story County’s 20th-annual Golf Fore Kids event is due by Wednesday, July 31. The 18-hole, four-person best shot tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 9, at Ames Golf and Country Club. Registration is $100 per golfer. Register online or learn more at www.uwstory.org.
GARDENING FAQ From vegetables to flowers, explore indepth answers to commonly asked garden questions with Aaron Steil on Wednesday, July 31, at the ISU Extension and Outreach, 220 H Ave., in Nevada. The first session will be at noon, and the second will be at 6:30 p.m. The sessions are free. Registration is strongly encouraged by Monday, July 29. Call (515) 382-6551 or email mvandb@iastate.edu for more information and registration.
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AMERICAN LEGION BURGER NIGHT American Legion Post 37 is hosting a $5 Burger Basket Night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Enjoy a great flame-broiled 1/3-pound burger and fries, and add cheese for just a little bit more. Stay and enjoy an evening of bingo after your meal.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 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.
KAYLA BROWN AT LONDON UNDERGROUND Join us for an evening with Kayla Brown from 8 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at London Underground, 212 Main St. in Ames. On tour from Champaign, Ill., Brown was inspired and shaped by her musical midwestern hometown of Champaign-Urbana, Ill., Her unique voice provides for an enchantingly soulful approach to her take on folk and indie music.
AUGUST 1
BREAKFAST WITH A BOOK Join Nevada Public Library at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, for the Breakfast with a Book reading group at FarmGrounds, 1026 Sixth St., in Nevada. Coffee and breakfast may be purchased on your own from FarmGrounds. “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones will be discussed.
ANTARCTICA’S CLIMATE SECRETS Discover Antarctica’s Climate Secrets at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at Ames Public Library. Learn about Antarctica and its environment with ISU Extension and Outreach.
FLORAL ARRANGING WORKSHOP Half-Thyme Company in Nevada will host a floral arranging workshop at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 25591 19th St. Discover the elements of creating your own cut flower arrangement. Choose from a variety of local grown flowers and learn how to arrange them in this relaxed and fun workshop. CENTRAL IOWA SYMPHONY Central Iowa Symphony will perform its summer concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at Bandshell Park in Ames. Eric L. McIntyre will conduct. For more events, see page 9
Save the Date for Ames Community Arts Council fundraiser on Aug. 3 Join the Ames Community Arts Council for a Hot Night for a Cool Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 3, on the Stephens Auditorium Patio. The event will begin with a social hour and silent auction from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and conclude with a little jazz music from the Heath Alan Trio in the Goldfi nch Room (inside Stephens Auditorium) at 7:45 p.m. Individual tickets are $50 for social hour and silent auction, $25 for the Goldfi nch Room with the Heath Alan Trio, or $65 for both events. Two tickets are $80 for social hour and auction, $40 for the Goldfi nch Room, or $110 for both events. Tickets for the social hour and silent auction include hot and cold appetizers and one free sangria. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are available online at www.center.iastate. edu/acac0803. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the Back Alley Gallery murals, the Business of Art conference and other programming and administrative needs. Ames Community Arts Council Director Jennifer Brockpahler said, “The Ames Com-
Join the Ames Community Arts Council for a Hot Night for a Cool Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 3, on the Stephens Auditorium Patio. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
munity Arts Council is working hard to boost our impact in the community and offer high
quality opportunities for our local artists and supporters of the arts. We’re hoping
the fundraiser will not only be a fun event for everyone as summer draws to a close, but also help us to secure some funds that will allow us to continue not only to grow, but also to thrive.” If you would like more information, or have questions about the event, please contact the Ames Community Arts Council by calling (515) 2590494, e-mailing info@ amesart.org, or visiting www.amesart.org.