STORYCOUNTYSUN.COM • INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • VOL. 12, IS. 34 • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 20 BEHIND THE SCENES: DECK THE HALLS AND MORE Come get an insider’s view of the process of decorating Reiman Gardens for the holiday season from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Reiman Gardens. Join different staff members to see how we plan the décor, to how we store the ornaments. The event is free for members and volunteers, and $10 for the public (includes admission).
BOOKS @ NOON The Books @ Noon book-sharing group will meet at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Ames Public Library’s Rotary Room. Drop by to share what you’ve read recently — fiction or nonfiction — and hear about what everyone else is reading. Be prepared to give a brief description and your opinion about one or two books you’ve listened to or read.
SOAP FROM SCRATCH Make handcrafted soap from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at ISU Extension and Outreach, 220 H Ave., in Nevada. Each participant will make and take home 1.3 pounds of soap. All materials are provided, but please bring an old towel or blanket to insulate your soap for the ride home. Participants must be at least 16 years old. The fee of $30 and registration is required by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. Register at www.mycountyparks.com.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 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.
BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a night of bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Story City American Legion Post 59, 301 Washington St., in Story City.
NOV. 21 PLANT WALK Join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens’ Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and fl owers at Reiman Gardens from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. Preregistration with prepayment is required two days in advance at www.reimangardens.com. The cost is $5 for members and ISU students, $12 for the public, and free for RG tour docents.
LEARN WITH THE LEAGUE Join Ames Community School District Superintendent Jenny Risner at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, for an update on the new Ames High School construction. Hear progress and plans, and ask questions. This program will be at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St., in Ames, in the Fireside Room. The program is open to the public.
AMES TOWN & GOWN CONCERT Ames Town & Gown will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall at Iowa State University. The program will feature Michelle Johnson, soprano; Brian Major, baritone; and Jodi Goble, piano, performing Conversations in Song: vocal chamber music from the European and Black American traditions. Tickets are available at www.amestownandgown.org. For more events, see page 8
Ames Children’s Choirs Winter Concert Dec. 7 The Ames Children’s Choirs will present their annual Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Collegiate United Methodist Church, 2622 Lincoln Way in Ames. The program will feature music in a variety of languages including English, Yoik, Greek, Latin and German accompa-
UWSC’s Kresse visits Town and Country Kiwanis Jean Kresse, President and CEO of United Way of Story County, recently described United Way’s programs to the members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club. United Way’s vision is to improve the quality of life in the community for individuals and families. United Way’s focus is on three areas: health, education, and financial stability for the citizens of the county. They work cooperatively with a number of local organizations to meet established goals in these areas. Kresse played this year’s fund promotional video that the Club helped to financially support. There were 4,700 donors in the 2018-2019 campaign. This years goal is $2 million from 5,000 donors.
nied by piano, organ, flute, hammered dulcimer, and percussion. The Ames Children’s Choirs consist of four ensembles featuring treble and mixed voices. Singers range in age from ages 7 to 18 and hail from various communities including Ames, Boone, Huxley, Madrid, Ne-
vada, and Ogden. Advance tickets are $5 for students/seniors, and $8 for adults for sale at Rieman Music in Ames. Tickets at the door are $8 for students/seniors, and $12 for adults. For more information, contact info@ameschildrenschoirs. org or (515) 290-1422.
Jean Kresse, president and CEO of United Way of Story County, recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club to describe United Way’s programs. United Way’s vision is to improve the quality of life in the community for individuals and families. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO