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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 28 BURGER BASKET NIGHT The American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., in Ames, is hosting a $5 Burger Basket Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Even is open to the public. Enjoy a great flame-broiled burger with the freshest garden fare and fries for just $5. Add cheese for just a little bit more. BARN QUILT WORKSHOP Two Sisters Paint Palette in hosting a barn quilt workshop from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Ames Elks Lodge, 522 Douglas Ave. You will be given a prepped piece of plywood, your choice of six patterns and paint colors to complete a plywood barn quilt. This is a perfect size for a garage, shed or small building. The bar will be open for drinks. AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 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. JAZZ NIGHT Jazz Night at London Underground, 212 Main St. in Ames, returns at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Incredible grooves paired with virtuoso musicianship, Fat Sky, is a local treasure. GRANDMA MOJOS MOONSHINE REVIVAL Grandma Mojos Moonshine Revival, Iowa State’s premier improv comedy troupe, will perform at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at The Maintenance Shop in the Iowa State University Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, in Ames. Known as the cheapest date on campus, you can come watch every other Wednesday for only $1. AUGUST 29 AFTERNOON READING GROUP Join the longest-running book club at Nevada Public Library, the Afternoon Reading Group, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. The group will discuss “Loving Day” by Mat Johnson. Stop by the front desk of the library to check out a copy. DISTRICT MEETING Your Iowa Soybean Association District Directors invite you and your family to the Annual District Meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Bayer Crop Science, Huxley LC, 1551 Highway 210, in Huxley. Please join us for an event to bring you up-to-speed on ISA efforts to strengthen demand, champion farmer-friendly policies and support and improve soybean production through research. RSVP to Bre Wagner by Thursday, Aug. 22, at bwagner@iasoybeans.com or (515) 669-7963. EXPLORE YOUR OUTDOORS: CAMOUFLAGE Join us to discover and explore the amazing survival strategies of camouflage from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. Search for camouflaged animals and create and hide some critters at McFarland Park, 56461 180th St., in Ames. Ages five and up are invited (all children must be accompanied by an adult). The event is free, but registration is required. For registration and more information, visit storycountyconservation.org. FUEL FEST Join FUEL (aka Young Professionals of Ames) for a family-friendly evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Reiman Gardens. This event will feature local food carts, beverages and musical talent while enjoying all of the beauty the gardens have to offer. The cost is $5 per person (cash only), and kids up to 15 years old and FUEL members will be admitted for free. For more events, see page 6
ISU President Wintersteen visits Town and Country Kiwanis Club Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club. She is the 16th president of ISU and the first woman to have that honor. Wintersteen was previously the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at ISU. As president, she emphasizes entrepreneurism and innovation for the students and faculty at the university, all to develop the ideas and provide the tools to meet
Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
worldwide challenges. To that end, a multimillion dollar Student Innovation Center will
open in January 2020. The child care needs of the faculty and students will be
greatly improved with a child care center, which will allow more comfort, convenience and productivity for all. President Wintersteen speaks optimistically about the university despite the decreased student enrollment and the financial challenges of both students and ISU. She enthusiastically responded to questions and comments of club members and guests, acknowledging present faculty members for their participation.
ACTORS receives US Bank grant The Ames Community Theater received a $1,500 grant from US Bank to help defray the costs of royalties for the musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” The royalty and script cost for a musical typically exceeds $3,000. These costs make producing one of the most favorite kinds of productions also the most financial risky. This grant ensures that ACTORS can continue to produce the kind of shows that the community wants. In 2018, US Bank provided $25 million to community and nonprofit organizations through its philanthropic initiatives. ACTORS received this grant through US Bank’s program to invest in artistic and cultural programming which provides funding to arts organizations to enhance the economic vitality of the community. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is a series of vignettes and songs that follow relationships from the first date though marriage and children. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost. It is known for “Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit.” It is second-longest running show OffBroadway, has been translated into 17 languages, and has been performed around the
Tim Tryon, center, of US Bank, awards a grant check of $1,500 to Clayton Johnson and Stan Rabe of ACTORS to help defray the costs of royalties for the musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO