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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 8
AMES CITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS: Paid entries for the 2018 Ames City Golf Tournament are due by 8 p.m. The tournament, played on Aug. 12, is open to all men and women living in the Ames and Gilbert school districts as well as all current members of Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Coldwater Golf Links. The city tournament will be a 36-hole stroke play event for all divisions. Only paid entries will be accepted.
AUGUST 8
FREE KIDS DENTAL SCREENING: A free kids dental clinic will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Story City Dental, 525 Timberland Drive, Story City. Free X-rays, cleaning and exams for kids will be provided. Call (515) 733-0112 to schedule your appointment before going back to school.
AUGUST 8
BLOOD DRIVE: The Huxley Community Blood Drive will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Palestine Lutheran Church in Huxley, 55971 Highway 210.
AUGUST 8 TACO FEED:
Come and enjoy some tasty tacos sponsored by the Story City American Legion Post 59. Tacos will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 301 Washington St. in Story City.
AUGUST 9
HOT DOG DINNER THEATER: Families and the young at heart will rock with magic and Rick Eugene. Enjoy a hot dog with chips and drink at this magical program. Choose the time that works best for you. Noon: Serving lunch, 12:30 p.m.: Magic show, 5 p.m.: Serving dinner, 5:30 p.m. Magic show or come to the magic show without the meal from 2 to 3 p.m.
AUGUST 9
PLANT WALK: POISONOUS PLANTS: Get to know the works of art in a living museum from the expert herself – join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens’ plant collections curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make Reiman Gardens so special starting at 11 a.m. Sign up for the series or select individual classes. Preregistration with prepayment two days in advance is required. Walks occur rain or shine.
AUGUST 10
GOSPEL AT SUNSET:
AMES, IA 50010 PERMIT NO. 22
PAID
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE
Central Presbyterian Praise Team and Band present the second-annual Gospel at Sunset at 6 p.m. at Senior Citizens Center near City Hall in Nevada. Join the Praise Band and singers from Central to worship through music. Well known and loved gospel music will be sung. A program with words will be provided at this free event. Bring your lawn chair and come join in the singalong. Special guest artists, Don and Karaly Juhl, and special guest pianist, Marilyn Argotsinger. For more events, see page 6
Senior Variety Show: Outta this world! ….Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars; let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars … with inspiration from the old Frank Sinatra song, the 24th-annual Senior Variety Show will present “Simply Stellar” at Ames City Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. Following the show’s successful tradition of showcasing performers 60 years of age and older, there will be singing, dancing, and comedic sketches, all centered around the theme of stellar or celestial. Co-director Ronnie Lindeman came up with the original concept for the show. “I guess the abundance of music with moon and stars started it. There is a timeless quality to music about the heavens and the symbolism we attach,” Lindeman said. Lindeman volunteered for several years as stage manager for the show then slowly made her way onto the stage as a performer after she became age-eligible. This is her first time in the co-director’s role. “One of the best things about this show is simply working with so many talented older adults,” she said. “We have two 93-year-olds in the production this year! It never ceases to amaze me what some people can do!” Co-director Julie Minot enthusiastically agrees. Minot, as well, has played a role behind the scenes for many years for the Senior Variety Show. This is also her fi rst time as co-director. “We really wanted the stage to put the audience in the mindset of all things celestial,” Minot said. “It is a privilege to have an
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Jack O’Leary, of Nevada, will light up the stage with his ragtime piano at this year’s Senior Variety Show. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
“Music is a wonderful way to express and feel a multitude of emotions, both for the player and the listener. I’m thrilled to be performing in the Senior Variety Show this year.” original watercolor by Jo Myers-Walker for the set this year. “It is such a pleasure to not only have such an accomplished artist help us out, but also to get to showcase the visual arts in the over-60 club.” Local artist MyersWalker is well known for her watercolors of birds and street scenes. Her work can be seen at leftbank studio.com. New to the show
this year is pianist, Jack O’Leary, of Nevada. O’Leary started playing piano at age 7 and was trained in classical music but his desire was to play more popular songs of the day. Under the direction of a new piano teacher, a student of wellknown band leader and pianist, Frankie Carle, O’Leary began to develop a new interest in ragtime music. Billed as “Mr. Ragtime” he played in local variety shows, USO shows, and for private parties. “Music is a wonderful way to express and feel a multitude of emotions, both for the player and the listener,” O’Leary said. “I’m thrilled to be performing in the Senior Variety Show this year.” Mr. Ragtime will be tickling the ivories at both performances of the show. One of the most enjoyable entertainment experiences
in central Iowa, the Senior Variety Show has something for everyone, no matter what age or musical preference. As usual, this year there will be a few surprises to delight the audience as they are taken away “to infi nity and beyond.” Tickets are $10 in advance and now on sale at the following outlets: 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, tickets are available at the Ben Franklin Store (1038 Sixth St.) and in Story City at the RSVP/Senior Center (503 Elm Ave.). Tickets are $12 at the door. For information, visit the SVS Facebook page (Senior Variety Show, Story County); and the website seniorvariety show.org.