STORYCOUNTYSUN.COM • INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • VOL. 12, IS. 30 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCT. 23 CURATOR TALK Join guest curator Sonya Harwood from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Farm House Museum, 601 Farm House Lane, in Ames. She will guide guests through the Farm House Museum to examine how ways of showing affection have changed since the Victorian era, and what it might have been like to find love in the Victorian era. For more information, visit museums.iastate.edu.
FAMILY FLU CLINICS McFarland Clinic will host family flu clinics at the North Ames Family Medicine Office from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The office is located at 3815 Stange Road, in Ames. Schedule an appointment online at McFarlandclinic.com/flu. Wednesday flu clinics will also be offered from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, Nov. 6, and Nov. 13.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., in Ames, will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a night of bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Story City American Legion Post 59, 301 Washington St., in Story City.
OCT. 24 NEVADA SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM Meet the candidates for Nevada School Board from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Nevada Public Library at 631 K Ave., in Nevada.
TRIVIA NIGHT AT DELLA VITI Gather your friends and come out for an evening of trivia and wine at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Della Viti, 323 Main St. in Ames. The theme will be Stephen King books and movies. Please arrive early to play, as the first eight teams to arrive will play. There is a maximum of six people per team.
OCT. 25
Iowa State University students Keith Norman, Abbigail Markus, Nicolas Ronkar and E’mma Camara rehearse for ISU Theatre’s production of “Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure.” PHOTO BY BRITNEY WALTERSCHESTER
ISU Theatre takes whacky trip through American history in ‘Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure’ When ISU Theatre’s zany, family-friendly musical “Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure” opens on Friday, Oct. 25 at Fisher Theater, expect a madcap trip through American history. “Think of it as a mash-up of ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ and ‘Night at the Museum,’” said Brad Dell, director of ISU Theatre and the production’s director. “This musical shares an inspiring message with a side of utter silliness.” Based on the children’s book “Chasing George Washington,” the musical opens with a group of diverse students on a White House field trip. When they bump into George Washington’s
portrait, America’s most famous founding father falls out of his frame. He then takes the students on a wild-paced trip back through time to discover who belongs in the real portrait of America. “The musical is about finding out if you belong here,” Dell said. “It’s about discovering, celebrating and embracing the beautiful diversity of America in places it hasn’t always been recognized. It puts a spotlight on the power of the individual, and particularly young people, to make a difference.” With contemporary music styles—including a Hamiltonesque hip-hop number—a deconstructed White House and bright,
eye-catching costumes, Dell said the production will provide fun intergenerational entertainment. “In this show, you can expect to meet figures such as President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis,” Dell said. “This will be great entertainment for your whole family, especially those with students in elementary school, middle school or high school.” The production’s creative team also includes two alumnae guest artists—Kiah Kayser (’14 performing arts) as set designer and Olivia Griffith (’19 performing arts, music) as music director. THEATRE, see page 6
TRICK OR TREAT An afternoon of trick-or-treating will be in downtown Ames from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. Babies, toddlers, kids and parents are all encouraged to dress up and visit businesses around downtown Ames.
BOOK SALE Nevada Public Library will have a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. Most items are less than a dollar and all proceeds go to the Friends of the Nevada Public Library to support expansion of the library collection, special programming, performers, and more. The sale also will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DINNER The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 will host a dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at the American Legion Building, 1331 Sixth St., in Nevada. The menu will be Windsor chops, sides, desserts and drinks. All proceeds support veterans.
EVENING EXPLORATION Discover the mysteries of the dark at the park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at McFarland Park. This is a family-friendly event, but not intended for strollers. The hike will start at the conservation center, and participants are asked to dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. The event is free, but registration is required by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at storycountyiowa.gov. For more events, see page 9
Town and Country Kiwanis Club officers installed The Town and Country Kiwanis Club recently installed its 2019-20 officers and new board members. They are Lynn Pottorff, past president; Gerri Bugg, past president and new board member; Randy Griffith, installing officer, back; Dan Franklin, president; Don Beitz, secretary; Dean Howarth, president elect; and Aaron Jones, new board member; and Leo Timns, new board member. President Dan Franklin reminded the club members of their public works; the specific works to improve the lives of children; the excellence of service to our
community; and the personal fun in performing that work. He also reviewed all the secretaries notes and found the club’s early concern of securing new members to assist in its service to the community. A concern that remains with us.
The Town and Country Kiwanis Club recently installed its 2019-20 officers and new board members. Shown are: Lynn Pottorff, past president, center front; and from left to right: Gerri Bugg, past president and new board member; Randy Griffith, installing officer, back; Dan Franklin, president; Don Beitz, secretary; Dean Howarth, president elect; and Aaron Jones, new board member. Not pictured: Leo Timns, new board member. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO