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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 6 O.W.L.S. EVENT O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) will host “Remembering Iowa’s Buffalo Bill” from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at McFarland Park. Roy Behrens, of the University of Northern Iowa, will give this overview of Buffalo Bill’s life, both tragic and heroic. O.W.L.S. programs are designed for “boomers” or older, but anyone can attend. The optional luncheon will follow the program.
FAMILY FLU CLINICS McFarland Clinic is hosting family flu clinics at the North Ames Family Medicine Office from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6. 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 Nov. 13.
BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a night of bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Story City American Legion Post 59, 301 Washington St., in Story City.
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BREAKFAST WITH A BOOK Join the Nevada Public Library’s morning reading group, Breakfast with a Book, at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The group will meet at FarmGrounds, 1026 Sixth St., in Nevada, where coffee and breakfast may be purchased.
BUILDING FINANCIAL SECURITY Small Change: Building Financial Security is a class for educators from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at ISU Extension and Outreach, 220 H Ave., in Nevada. Improve your personal financial management knowledge, skills and confidence and prepare yourself as a professional to address financial literacy in the classroom.
FUSED GLASS ORNAMENTS WORKSHOP Get in the holiday spirit by making two beautiful glass ornaments at a workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at The Workspace in Memorial Union in Ames. Learn to safely cut glass, create a design and assemble glass. Ornaments will be ready for pick up the following week. The class is open to ages 18 and up. All supplies are included in the class fee. The cost is $36 for ISU, and $46 for the public. Register at www.sac.iastate.edu.
RADIO CLUB The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the PEO Room at Ames Public Library. Mike Avery, N1XK, will present “An Introduction to APRS.” The meeting is free and open to the public.
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IMPROV WORKSHOP The Judge Story Theatrical Troupe will hold an Improv Workshop at Bertha Bartlett Public Library in Story City for students and adults (fifth grade and older) at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. Free-will donations will be accepted at the door. Improv storytelling is a way to tap into the unlimited flow of creative inspiration at a moment’s notice. For more events, see page 7
ACTORS brings ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ to Ames stage ACTORS is continuing its 64th season with the hilarious musical about love and relationships: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” The 2018 version of this show, featuring adult humor and language, will have audiences cackling with delight. The play takes viewers through the entire development of relationships through a series of vignettes: starting with dating and trying to find a suitable partner (including receiving unwanted text pictures) to discovering love in your golden years. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is the second-longest running musical off Broadway and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award in 1997. Written by Joe DiPietro with music by Jimmy Roberts, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” first premiered at the Westside Theatre on Aug. 1, 1996, and closed on July 27, 2008, after 5,003 performances. ACTORS is thrilled to perform this show to Ames for the first time this November. A talented cast, representing more than five different communities in central Iowa, brings more than 160 years of combined theatrical experience to this performance. Despite a large number of characters, the show features a small cast of four women and four men who each play multiple roles. Katharine Bergman, who starred in “9 to 5” and “Curtains,” returns to the ACTORS stage. Nicole Galliart, Allison Bollinger and Libby Crawford are
Sam Barnes and Nicole Galliart in ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.’ CON TRIBUTED PHOTO
debuting at ACTORS. Todd Reed and Sam Barnes are bringing their musical talents to ACTORS for the first time. The cast is completed with Clayton Johnson and Hunter Quint who audiences will recognize from past shows. “This show is going to be as much fun for the audience as it will be for the cast. Because of the format of the vignettes and songs, we can do so many creative things
Allison Bollinger, Katharine Bergman, Libby Crawford and Nicole Galliart in ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.’ CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
that everyone will enjoy,” Director Veronica Skaar said. Veronica regularly directs for the Judge Story Theatrical Troupe, and Veronica’s most recent show at ACTORS was “Nunsense.” “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” runs for two weeks in mid-November. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23, and a single matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. Complimentary
hors d’oeuvres will be provided on opening night. Tickets can be purchased online with season flex pass codes or a credit card at actorsinc.org and then click-on the Buy Tickets tile. Alpha Copies, at 3615 Lincoln Way, is the ACTORS retail ticket office. First Point members can get tickets at the downtown First National Bank office. Get your tickets soon, this is a show you must see.
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday, Nov. 6: Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potato, green beans, spinach lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Nov. 7: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup. Friday, Nov. 8: Barbecue pork on bun, O’Brien potatoes,
cheesy cauliflower, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Monday, Nov. 11: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins. Tuesday, Nov. 12: Baked tilapia with orange glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, lima beans, fresh carrot sticks,
pear fruit cup. Wednesday, Nov. 13: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, baked beans, garden lettuce salad, peanut butter 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
Calendar of events Wednesday, Nov. 6 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class Thursday, Nov. 7 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, Nov. 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Nov. 10 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Nov. 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Nov. 12 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Nov. 13 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class
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Tuba players needed for Ames TubaChristmas Tuba, euphonium, baritone and sousaphone players are invited to participate in the 10th-annual MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS concert. This festive event will be on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Ames City Auditorium (515 Clark Ave.). PLAYER SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 14 9 to 9:45 a.m., Registration 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., Rehearsal 10:30 to 11 a.m., Break 11 to 11:50 a.m., Concert (free admission) COST There is a $10 registration cost for each participant. Music books (no photocopies) are required. The four-part large print music books for bass
clef or treble clef are available for $25. Contact Mike Golemo (mgolemo@mchsi.com or 515.291.9341) to purchase a book prior to the event. Players who reg-
ister and participate receive a 2019 commemorative TUBACHRISTMAS button. A limited number of TUBACHRISTMAS hats ($15), scarves ($15) and headbands ($10)
will be for sale at registration. OTHER In addition to their instrument, players must bring a folding music stand. Players should bring their own
water bottles and any Break snacks thy may want. Players are also encouraged to decorate their instrument to reflect the spirit of the season. Dress is casual and festive.
Players of all ages are encouraged to participate. There will be special recognition for the youngest and oldest musicians, most decorated instruments and farthest distance traveled. Last year, 96 musicians participated and the goal is to have even more on December 14. REGISTRATION Players do not register in advance. Players register at 9 a.m. on Dec. 14 and attend the morning rehearsal. It is helpful to print the registration form, fill it out and bring it with you to save time Saturday morning. The form, other information and photos are available at www. amestubachristmas. com.
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Nevada High School takes part in World Food Prize
Nevada High School’s Eliana Hornbuckle stands in the Corteva Agriscience building. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Eliana Hornbuckle, of Nevada High School, at the World Food Prize with Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School teacher. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Eliana Hornbuckle, Nevada High School senior, participated in the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute last month in Des Moines. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, accompanied Hornbuckle and participated in the entire conference. The institute began on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 16, with a reception at the Hilton Hotel in Des Moines and culminated at the Corteva Carver Center in Johnson on Saturday, Oct. 19. Highlights of the conference included presentations from renowned scientists, global leaders, including the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the presentation of the 2019
World Food Prize. Particularly interesting topics included retail food waste reduction, effects of climate change on crop yields and the impact of agriculture on the economies of developing nations. “I was so impressed with the variety of topics, depth, and scope of this conference, extremely thought provoking!” Cooper said. Excursions to the Polk County Landfill and an urban garden were also noteworthy events. Hornbuckle first attended the Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University in late April. Based on her submitted paper and presentation which focused on food waste in India, she was selected to attend the Global Youth Institute. Both events are sponsored by the World
Food Prize to ensure a promising future for the world by inspiring the next generation of agricultural researchers and leaders. This year marked the 22nd Global Youth Institute, which is now a renowned educational program. In total, 215 students from 34 states and 10 countries attended this year’s Global Youth Institute. Students selected a developing country and factor affecting food insecurity to be the topic of their research papers. In addition to their research, students proposed a solution to help eliminate world hunger. By encouraging and supporting the ideas of youth, the world is one step closer to ending global hunger.
Eliana Hornbuckle with World Food Prize professionals who reviewed student research papers. From left, Mel Oluouch, of Sasakawa Africa Association; Ms.Megan Rapp U.S. Agency for International Development, Eliana Hornbuckle, and Max Pfeffer, of Cornell University. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Auditions for ‘Leading Ladies’ ACTORS will hold open auditions for “Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 17 and 18, at the ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Drive, Ames. Everyone is invited to audition. “Leading Ladies” is written by Ken Ludwig, a favorite playwright of ACTORS. Performances will be Jan. 30 and 31, and Feb. 1, 7, 8 and
ACTORS will hold open auditions for “Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 17 and 18, at the ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Drive, Ames. Everyone is invited to audition. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
9. For more information, please visit the
ACTORS website at actorsinc.org. A copy of the script is currently at Ames Public Library for perusal. Come prepared with a monologue to show off your skills. There are sample monologues available at the library; feel free to use them for your audition or find one of your own. Your monologue does not need to be memorized.
Story City Friends Endowment secretary Al Holm,center, presents a check for $750 to Senior Citizens, Inc, board members Susan Kester and Gene Demaray. The award was used to replace 125 chairs in the Story City Community Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story City Friends Endowment awards $750 to the Story City Senior Citizens Center The Story City Friends Endowment recently awarded $750 to the Story City Senior Citizens Center Inc. The award was used to replace 125
chairs in their meeting space, the Story City Community Center. The facilities are used by the community for meetings, special events and all senior
citizen activities. This award, part of the Endowment’s annual contribution back to the community, is one of four given out in 2019.
Ames Golden Kiwanis raises funds for the Ames Miracle League Playground and Field
Ames Golden Kiwanis recently revived its baseball-themed competition that raised $33,135 for the Ames Miracle League Playground and Field in January through early July 2019. The Golden K organization was again split into two teams — Redbirds and Goldfinches — with the goal to raise additional funds over a period of four weeks in August and September to support the Ames Foundation’s efforts to provide full funding for all the features promised for the Miracle League location. The competition yielded a total of $3,863, and with the matching dollars provided by Fareway and Ames Foundation, the total donation from Golden K is $11,589 for a grand total of $44,724. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Run for the Roses winners Sunday, Oct. 13, was a crisp, cool Sunday morning for the participants in the 33rd Annual Run For The Roses. More than 900 individuals enjoyed the beautiful Run For The Roses course and the omelet breakfast served at the end of the event. Many thanks to Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen who was the starter for the 5K Run/ Walk. Each participant received a Red Rose, and the male and female first-place winners of the 5K and 10K (5K: Will Hatcher and Jodi Smith; 10K: David Uselman and Rebecca Miller) each received a bouquet of one dozen roses.
33rd Run for the Roses 5K (3.107 miles) Ames Middle School Men Open - 1. Will Hatcher, Ames, 18:59; 2. Ross Kilgore, Iowa City, 19:05; 3. Lance Bergeson, Ankeny, 19:10; 4. Terry Kruse, Clive, 19:12; 5. James Milder, Ames, 19:20. UNDER 14 - 1. Aiden Hippen, Clear Lake, 23:33; 2. John Schindel, Ames, 27:14; 3. Arrow Allen, Ames, 48:52. 14-19 - 1. Hatcher, 18:59; 2. Justin Seifrig, Indianola, 19:50; 3. Mason Zastrow, Ames, 20:52. 20-24 - 1. Milder, 19:20; 2. Jesrik Gomez, Ames, 20:09; 3. Tyler Pasut, Ames, 21:52. 2529 - 1. Joshua Peterson, Ames, 21:25; 2. Alex Koppy, Ames, 22:01; 3. Dane Kaufman, Ames, 23:49. 30-34 - 1. John Mongar, Ames, 19:40; 2. Mark Juetten, Ames, 21:49; 3. Cem Kolbakir, Ames, 24:15. 35-39 - 1. Kilgore, 19:05; 2. Jason Kratzer, West Des Moines, 19:55; 3. James Flattery, Madrid, 21:21. 40-44 - 1. Matt Rasmussen, Denison, 20:40; 2. Anand Balasubramanian, Ames, 22:15; 3. Shawn Kleckner, Boone, 23:17. 45-49 - 1. Matthew Abbott, Ames, 22:07; 2. Andrew Miner, Ames, 23:57; 3. Kent Allen, Ames, 24:42. 50-54 - 1. Bergeson, 19:10; 2. Kruse, 19:12; 3. Brendan Comito, Des Moines, 23:56. 55-59 - 1. Todd Haugen, Des Moines, 23:42; 2. Andy Roat, Des Moines, 24:36; 3. Joe Biondi, Ames, 27:14. 60-64 - 1. Alan Mills, Sioux Rapids, 22:54; 2. Steven Hall, Marshalltown, 24:43; 3. David Peters, Ames, 28:12. 65-69 - 1. Cherie Hill, Ellsworth, 31:42; 2. James Davies, Allison, 32:05; 3. Wayne Hauber, Ames, 51:08.
70-74 - 1. Larry Hamm, Des Moines, 27:48; 2. John Pleasants, Ames, 29:49; 3. Ronald Mowers, Ames, 30:38. 75-79 - 1. Pete Peterson, Ames, 41:12; 80-84 - 1. Jim Cornette, Ames, 43:12; 2. Marvin Scott, Ames, 45:32; 3. Larry Koehrsen, Ames, 46:04. Women Open - 1. Jodi Smith, Ames, 20:00; 2. Claire Helmers, Ames, 20:17; 3. Marley Turk, Ames, 20:31; 4. Greta Koppy, Ames, 20:57; 5. Lauren Risdal, Ames, 22:51. UNDER 14 - 1. Helmers, 20:17; 2. Turk, 20:31; 3. Risdal, 22:51. 14-19 - 1. Sarah Carson, Ackley, 23:33; 2. Anna Mlodzik, Cedar Rapids, 25:37; 3. Mackenzie Rice, Ames, 27:43. 20-24 - 1. Jaye Schuelke, Ames, 24:21; 2. Anna Mouw, Ames, 27:17; 3. Julia Feddersen, Ames, 27:23. 2529 - 1. Koppy, 20:57; 2. Anna Oswald, Conrad, 25:24; 3. Ariel Nenninger, Ames, 25:40. 30-34 - 1. Misty Bierwagen, Boone, 26:20; 2. Hannah Behrens, Ames, 28:00; 3. Jennifer Chmielowski, Ames, 34:09. 3539 - 1. Jessica Morgan, Boone, 25:15; 2. Patricia Diersen, Ames, 28:17; 3. Jordan Welp, Ames, 28:30. 40-44 - 1. Smith, 20:00; 2. Rachel Loxterman, Johnston, 24:07; 3. Adelina Castro, Iowa Falls, 27:05. 4549 - 1. Dana Schmitt, Ames, 23:31; 2. Keri Schuelke, Storm Lake, 23:51; 3. Brenda Burrough, Ames, 28:19. 50-54 - 1. Christine Comito, Des Moines, 22:55; 2. Bonnie Orth, Ames, 24:50; 3. Beth Scott, Nevada, 25:10. 55-59 - 1. Lynda Murray, Burlington, 25:26; 2. Kim Pasut, Albia, 28:25; 3. Robin Wilson, Ames, 29:16. 60-64 - 1. Linda Anderson, Ames, 26:07; 2. Jane Montgomery, Ames, 27:15; 3. Julie Engeman, Ames, 31:45. 65-69 - 1. Maggie Haaland, Ames, 27:20; 2. Cindy Hauber, Ames, 32:57; 3. Julie Anne Bovenmyer, Ames, 33:45. 70-74 - 1. Mavis Butler, Ames, 32:48; 2. Marjorie Wonderlich, Webster City, 51:07; 3. Linda Terry, Ames, 51:22. 75-79 - 1. Joan White, Ames, 54:39; 2. Judy Maly, Ames, 1:01:22; 8084 - 1. Judy Fitts, Urbandale, 54:49; 33rd Run for the Roses 10K (6.214 miles) Men Open - 1. David Uselman, Madison, WI, 39:58; 2. Terry Kruse, Clive, 41:19; 3. Matt Rasmussen, Denison, 42:58; 4. Brock Johnson, Oakland, 43:56; 5. Lance Bergeson, Ankeny, 45:05. UNDER 14 - 1. Aiden Hippen, Clear Lake, 1:10:28; 14-19 - 1. Uselman, 39:58; 2. Shaden Tweeten, Ames, 46:32; 3. Casey Overstreet, Ames, 52:31. 20-24 - 1. Dillon Primmer, Cedar Rapids, 56:26; 2. Jake Porter, Huxley, 1:05:36; 25-29 - 1. Joshua Peterson, Ames, 47:28; 2. James Carlson, Fort Dodge, 57:03; 30-34 - 1. Johnson, 43:56; 2. Chad Grandon, Maxwell, 47:19; 3. Mark Juetten, Ames, 49:39. 35-39 - 1. Jason Dunn, Ames, 54:25; 2. Justin Hattan, Washington, DC, 55:18; 40-44 - 1. Rasmussen, 42:58; 2. Anand
Balasubramanian, Ames, 49:21; 3. Aditya Ramamoorthy, Ames, 1:00:23. 45-49 - 1. Benton Frey, Cedar Rapids, 47:16; 2. Jason Niegsch, Ames, 49:11; 3. Andrew Miner, Ames, 53:06. 50-54 - 1. Kruse, 41:19; 2. Bergeson, 45:05; 3. David Orth, Ames, 48:44. 55-59 - 1. Todd Haugen, Des Moines, 48:31; 2. Daniel Buren, Urbandale, 55:36; 3. Kelly Rush, Waukee, 1:00:03. 60-64 - 1. Brendan O’Brien, Ames, 51:17; 2. Larry Beekman, Fort Dodge, 52:46; 3. Alan Farley, Perry, 55:02. 70-74 - 1. John Cunnally, Ames, 1:02:36; Women Open - 1. Rebecca Miller, Clarinda, 42:06; 2. Julie Sander, Ankeny, 42:43; 3. Madalyn Genskow, Marion, 45:17; 4. Greta Koppy, Ames, 45:50; 5. Aubrey Frey, Cedar Rapids, 47:16. UNDER 14 - 1. Katie Rush, Waukee, 1:00:03; 14-19 - 1. Frey, 47:16; 2. Sarah Carson, Ackley, 55:36; 3. Madelyn Cink, Ames, 56:08. 20-24 - 1. Genskow, 45:17; 2. Andrea Schwartz, Ames, 50:01; 3. Madison Porter, Huxley, 55:26. 2529 - 1. Miller, 42:06; 2. Koppy, 45:50; 3. Leslie Holbrook, Fort Dodge, 58:54. 30-34 - 1. Jacki Kooistra, Ames, 48:09; 2. Charity Abbas, Boone, 54:38; 3. Jessie Jackson, Ankeny, 1:00:42. 35-39 - 1. Sander, 42:43; 2. Jessica Morgan, Boone, 53:36; 3. Carlie Hendrickson, Iowa City, 55:57. 40-44 - 1. Rachel Loxterman, Johnston, 51:24; 2. Mitchell McGonigal, Hubbard, 54:19; 3. Teresa Bjork, Madrid, 1:03:29. 45-49 - 1. Elizabeth Wade, Ames, 50:22; 2. Monica Frey, Cedar Rapids, 52:15; 3. Michelle Tremmel, Ankeny, 1:04:40. 50-54 - 1. Kimberly Hatting, Grinnell, 53:38; 2. Beth Scott, Nevada, 56:31; 3. Janet Hudson, Maxwell, 58:45. 55-59 - 1. Lynda Murray, Burlington, 53:29; 2. Barb Baker, Grinnell, 53:49; 3. Karin Muff, Manhattan Beach, CA, 56:28. 60-64 - 1. Audrey Schwartz, Story City, 1:00:31
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Gilbert High School recently established a Kiwanis Key Club sponsored by Ames Noon Kiwanis. Kiwanis Key Club is a student-led organization which provides high school members with community service opportunities, and helps young people build character and develop leadership skills. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames High Key Club receives $700 from Altrusa Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club Holiday Home Tour Dec. 7-8 The 31st-annual Altrusa Holiday Home Tour is just a month away. Five beautiful homes, decorated in seasonal splendor, will be open to tour from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Coe’s Everts, and Mary Kay’s Flowers snd Garden Cafe.
Mary Ann Lundy, member of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club, right, presents a club check in the amount of $700 to Arunadee Fernando, treasurer of the Ames High Key Club. The funds will be used by the Key Club to support membership dues, provide for members of the club, and assist other Key Club projects. From left, Hannah Huang, president; Erik Nelson, editor and historian; Eddie Wei, secretary; and Sarah Song, vice president. The Ames High Key Club is currently preparing for its annual “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF,” in which the club raises money towards the worldwide eradication of tetanus in newborns. Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club sponsors the Key Club at Ames High School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued from front
SNOW MAGIC KICKOFF Downtown Ames will kickoff the holiday season from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 with Snow Magic, which begins with a community tree lighting ceremony and holiday season kickoff events.
ADULT COLORING AND CRAFTING NIGHT Join Zearing Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an adult coloring and crafting night at the library, 101 E Main St. Kids are welcome to come and enjoy a movie, toys and coloring. Bring your own coloring or crafting supplies, or use the ones provided. Feel free to bring a beverage and food.
ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION A two-person art exhibit reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at Octagon Center for the Arts, 413 & 427 Douglas Ave., in Ames. Oil painter Josh Sorrell and sculpture artist Ange Altenhofen will be featured at the reception. For more information, visit octagonarts.org.
THE ADVENTURES OF RIKKI-TIKKITAVI The Story Theater Company will present “The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at Ames City Auditorium, 520 Sixth St. From the world that brought “The Jungle Book,” this play features colorful characters and rich storytelling. A show also
will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. For tickets and more information, visit storytheatercompany.org.
FRIDAY STARLITE LOUNGE Sandy Clark and Skylark will perform live music from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at Gatherings Event Center on Sixth Street in Nevada. Enjoy light jazz, blues and pop country favorites with plenty of space for slow dancing and conversation. Free admission with drinks available at a cash bar. .
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2019 ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR The 2019 Arts and Craft Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Nevada High School. The fair is hosted by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) - Nevada Bicentennial Chapter. The fair will also be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. This is a great opportunity to support local craft makers and direct sales vendors. All proceeds go towards the scholarships ABWA distributes to high school and college students in Eastern Story County.
“WE REFUSE TO BE ENEMIES” Spend a morning with Daoud Nassar, founder of Tent of Nations, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Ave., in Ames. Nassar will share his story of
peaceful resistance as he continues to prevent Israeli takeover of the working farmland legally titled to his family since 1916. The event is open to all with an RSVP to christiarts@gmail.com, and lunch is provided. A free-will offering will be received.
STORY STOPS Story Stops will take place in Downtown Story City beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Local celebrities, business owners and leaders of the Story City community will share stories about their building, their business, and their history in Story City. Story Stops are free and open to the public.
DAV PILKEY PARTY Join Roland Public Library, 221 Main St., to celebrate all things Dav Pilkey at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Dav is the author of several very popular book series including “Dog Man,” “Captain Underpants,” and more. There will be crafts, activities and treats all related to Dav’s famous characters. All ages are welcome to attend this free event. Registration is not required. Please contact the library at (515) 388-4086 for questions or more information.
KUMLA FEED Story City American Legion Post 59 will have a kumla feed from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. This is all you can eat dinner is a free will donation, and any donations will sup-
port the 2020 Scholarship Fund.
NOV. 10
CROSS COUNTRY NINE-HOLE BEST SHOT Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames will host its cross country nine-hole best shot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. There will be four-person teams, and $25 entry fee per player. The fee includes the green free, a golf cart, lunch, and prizes. Registration is required by Saturday, Nov. 9, at www.veenkergolf.com.
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AMES WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING The general meeting for Ames Woman’s Club will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at the clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave., in Ames. Speaker Cathy Loseke will present “Making Cricut Holiday Greeting Cards.” Visitors welcome. For more information, call (515) 292-4259.
$6 BASKET SPECIAL Story City American Legion Post 59 will have its $6 meal basket special at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come in for the weekly special served with french fries.
SONS OF NORWAY NOVEMBER EVENT The November Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge’s event will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 , at the Community Center, 503 Elm Ave., in Story City. The program will be “Getting Started Writing Family History,” presented by Alissa Stoehr, Iowa State University. Social
time is 6 p.m. with a catered dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $7 for members and $12 for guests. Sons of Norway events and dinners are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture, and guests are welcome. For reservations, call (515-7334482) or (515-2927513) by Thursday, Nov. 7.
NOV. 12
HOMESCHOOL STEM CONNECTIONS The Iowa State University Extension is partnering with Roland Public Library to host STEM programming perfect for homeschool families. This free program will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Roland Public Library, 221 N Main St. No registration is required for this program. For questions or more information, contact Mary Wilkins at (515) 382-6551 or mwilkins@iastate.edu.
NOV. 13
FAMILY FLU CLINICS McFarland Clinic is hosting family flu clinics at the North Ames Family Medicine Office from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The office is located at 3815 Stange Road, in Ames. Schedule an appointment online at McFarlandclinic.com/flu.
TACO NIGHT
Story City American Legion Post 59 is having a taco night at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come and enjoy some tasty tacos for $1.50 hard or soft shell tacos, and $2 walking tacos.
SEWING LESSON Take a sewing class from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at The Workspace in Memorial Union in Ames. Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project, this is for you. Work with instructor Judy Lemish, and learn the skills to keep going on your own. Bring your machine or borrow one provided. This class is open to ages 18 and up. The cost is $40 for ISU, and $50 for the public. For more information and registration, visit sac.iastate.edu.
AILEY II Ailey II, a dance company, will perform at Stephens Auditorium from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. For tickets and more information, visit www. center.iastate.edu.
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PEOPLE Story Theater Company presents ‘The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi’ Story Theater Company (STC) is pleased to announce its fall production of “The Adventures of RikkiTikki-Tavi,” directed by Olivia Griffith. This classic play features a cast and crew of 29 young people, ages 9 to 18. They will perform six shows at Ames City Auditorium, located at 520 Sixth St. An evening performancewill be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. Matinees will be at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10. Adapted by Tim Kelly from Rudyard Kipling’s “Rikki-TikkiTavi and Just So Stories”; from the world that brought us “The Jungle Book,” this play features colorful characters and rich storytelling. The wily mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi spends most of his days investigating the jungle with his friends. But now, a British family in old India is in jeopardy from marauding cobras in league with Shere
Khan, the arrogant tiger. Can Rikki-TikkiTavi save them? Come find out on this magical, movement-filled adventure. Maggie VanDyk, a sixth-grader at Gilbert Middle School who plays the show’s main character, Rikki-TikkiTavi, says “This show is perfect for someone
who loves adventure, curiosity, and imagination.” “Developing the character’s personality is challenging,” said Zachary Peters, a seventh-grader dual enrolled at Ames Middle School who plays Darzee. “Not just their personality, but also their relationship to
the other characters.” The cast has been rehearsing since early September. They have enjoyed incorporating musical instruments into the show. “We use a lot of different instruments,” added VanDyk, “so there is a whole different soundscape. But it’s been really fun to
incorporate that with the show.” Director Olivia Griffith is a recent Iowa State University graduate in both Performing Arts and Music, has been working to create an ensemble cast where the jungle is a big part of RikkiTikki-Tavi’s quest. “This show is full of color,” said Griffith, “and there are a lot of fun surprises along the way. There is lots of play with sound and color in how vibrant the jungle looks and sounds.” Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children, students and seniors. Tickets are good
for any show and all seats are general admission. Tickets may also be purchased at the door; however; credit cards are not accepted and there is no ATM on site. The entire ensemble looks forward to bringing a jungle adventure to Ames, Iowa with “The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.” “There are some very fun scenes and surprises,” says Peters, “but I don’t want to give anything away. It’s a really fun show!” “One of the biggest surprises is all of the costumes are so cool,” exclaims VanDyk. “There is so much going on (in this show),” adds Griffith. “All of these stories interlock and the places that Rikki-Tikki-Tavi goes to; the goal is to have fun and show the power of friendship and determination. It’s a fun time and we’re all really having a blast!” “The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is sponsored by Greater Iowa Credit Union and Hastings, Gartin and Boettger, LLP. This program is funded in part by local option tax funds provided by the City of Ames through the Commission on the Arts (COTA) and Kiwanis Club of Ames.