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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 30
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: The NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the NAMI of Central Iowa Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite. 205. Come hear from others who are also learning how to live in recovery with a mental illness. Call (515) 292-9400 for more information.
NOV. 30
ART MART: Support local and student artists, craftsmen, photographers and designers in the Art Mart Holiday Sale. Browse through a room full of functional and decorative pottery, blown glass, jewelry, campus photos and charming accessories from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the Campanile Room, ISU Memorial Union. Most items from $3 to $20.
DEC. 1
NEVADA WINTERFEST: Downtown Nevada Winterfest will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive via fi re truck to light the tree in front of State Bank and Trust, a cookie walk will be held in Petite Gatherings, Nevada High School students will carol, a live nativity scene thanks to Family of Faith Church and downtown businesses will be open to celebrate the holidays.
DEC. 2
HOLIDAY MARKET: Beatuful Land Market, a sister market to Lucky Star, will have its first market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Prairie Moon Winery, 3801 W. 190th St. The handmade and vintage shopping event is free to the public and a familyfriendly, community event. Beautiful Land has also partnered with MICA to help fi ll pantries and visitors can bring food and hygene products for donation. A Preview Party is will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and Tickets cost $15 and include a $5 drink ticket, hosted appetizers, desserts and a market bag. Tickets are available on the Beautiful Land Market website, beautifullandmarket. com and at JB Knacker on Main Street in Gilbert.
Good Company presents winter concert ‘Light and Joy’ Ames-based women’s choral group Good Company will present its annual winter concert on at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at St. Andrews Church, 209 Colorado Ave. Tickets are $12 in advance from Good Company members or $15 at the door. The holiday theme this year is “Light and Joy.” The evening will include works and styles to appeal to a range musical tastes — including variations on familiar Christmas songs such as “Sing We Now of Christmas,” as well as classic works including “Magnifi cat Quarti Toni” by Palestrina and “Lift Thine Eyes” by Felix Mendelssohn, and
contemporary works “O Lux Beatissima” by Joan Szymko and “The Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre. This season, Good Company marks its 25th season. To celebrate this milestone, the winter concert will feature photos and memorabilia from previous seasons — and focus on the many ways the group has fulfi lled its outreach mission to serve the community through the years. The spring concert will highlight the many people who have participated in or contributed to the group, including audience members. Director Steven Hoifeldt has directed
the company since its beginning in 1993. “For 25 years, Good Company has promoted harmony through both music and camaraderie among the singers,” Hoifeldt said. “We stay fresh by challenging ourselves with new material and inviting new members into the group, yet we maintain consistency through the quality and musicality of our performances.” Good Company — an auditioned group of skilled singers who take time from their professional lives to learn and perform challenging music — is one of few adult women’s choral groups in Iowa. Its programs en-
able the audience to experience the wide and varied repertoire available for women’s choirs. Members are experienced vocalists who enjoy making music in the company of friends. They are excited to share in the beauty of choral music while continuing to learn and grow as individual artists. Learn more at GoodCompanyEnsemble.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ GoodCompanyAWomensChoralEnsemble. For more information, contact Betsy Hickok, (515) 450.6787 or betsy. hickok@yahoo.com
Noon Kiwanis serves Food At First
DEC. 2
FAIR TRADE FUNDRAISER: Shop to benefi t the Love Your Neighbor Fund of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. It will be held after all Masses at the church on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3. Mass times are 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Merchandise will be available from Worldly Goods, a local fair trade store. Twenty percent of sales will go to Love Your Neighbor, a fund that assists those in need with rent and utility deposits and payments.
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Volunteers from Ames Noon Kiwanis recently planned, prepared and served a meal at Food At First for 80 guests and volunteers. From left, Kiwanians Carl Anderson, Paul Domoto, Steve Miller, club president Cynthia Gaunt, Bernie White and Ronnie Lindeman. Also helping with the meal preparation, serving and cleanup were members of ISU’s Kiwanis Circle K group and young people from Ames High School and Ames Middle School. Guests were served pork loin, roasted asparagus, carrots, potatoes, cole slaw, fruit salad and dessert. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Friday, Dec. 1: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes, yellow squash, mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Dec. 4: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. Tuesday, Dec. 5: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches. Wednesday, Dec. 6: Macaroni and cheese, Lima beans,
garden lettuce salad, cut banana, birthday treat. Thursday, Dec. 7: Peppered beef tips, whipped potatoes, California mixed vegetables, carrot and celery sticks, applesauce. Thursday, Dec. 8: Peppered pork loin with chutney, country sweet potatoes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie. Monday, Dec. 11: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, yellow
squash, carrot sticks, raisins. Tuesday, Dec. 12: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, cooked spinach, mandarin orange cup, sugar-free vanilla pudding. Wednesday, Dec. 13: Baked salmon (alternative: herb chicken), wild rice, cauliflower, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Thursday: Dec. 14: Chicken broccoli rice casserole, corn, mixed fruit cup, sugar cookie.
Friday, Dec. 15: Goulash, green beans, cooked carrots, mandarin orange cup. Monday, Dec. 18: Cafe meatloaf, baked potato, yellow squash, yogurt cup. pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Dec. 19: Pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, applesauce, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, Dec. 20: Winter holiday Ham, country sweet potato, scalloped corn, garden lettuce
salad, pineapple fruit cup, holiday dessert treat. Thursday, Dec. 21: Key West roast cod, (alternative: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, chocolate chip cookie. Friday, Dec. 22: Spaghetti bake, green beans, garden lettuce salad, sugar-free chocolate pudding, breadstick. Monday, Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas holiday.
Tuesday, Dec. 26: Closed for Christmas holiday. Wednesday, Dec. 27: Chicken with Dijon sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans, garden lettuce salad, mandarin orange cup. Thursday, Dec. 28: Vegetable beef stew, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, peaches, chocolate chip cookie. Friday, Dec. 29: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, tapioca pudding.
Calendar of Events Friday, Dec. 1 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon Cards 1 p.m., Wreath making 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, Dec. 2 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, Dec. 3 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Dec. 4 9 a.m., Video Exercise 1 p.m., Holiday decorating by students
Tuesday, Dec. 5 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 11:50 a.m., Lunch & Learn 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Dec. 6 9 a.m., Video Exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 4 p.m., Jolly Holiday Lights bus trip Thursday, Dec. 7 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, Dec. 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon Cards Sunday, Dec. 10 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Dec. 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring Book
Workshop Tuesday, Dec. 12 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 7 p.m., Monthly dance and Moose Lodge 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, Dec. 13 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco Thursday, Dec. 14 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, Dec. 15 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon Cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, Dec. 17 1:30 p.m., Duplicate
bridge Monday, Dec. 18 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie — “Christmas With The Kranks” Tuesday, Dec. 19 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Dec. 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Dec. 21 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, Dec. 22 9 a.m., Video exercise
12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Dec. 24 Closed for Christmas holiday Monday, Dec. 25 Closed for Christmas holiday Tuesday, Dec. 26 Closed for Christmas holiday Wednesday, Dec. 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, Dec. 28 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo Friday, Dec. 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Dec. 31 Closed for New Year’s holiday
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Story City Yulefest Tour of Homes Dec. 2-3 In the fall of 1986, three local service organizations decided to join forces for a community fundraiser – a Christmas tour of homes, with each club sponsoring one home. Three decades later, P.E.O. Chapter FZ, Praeri Rail Trail Questers and Hook and Eye Questers continue to successfully combine their efforts to support a variety of projects and organizations in the community. The 31st Yulefest Tour of Homes will be Dec. 2 and 3 in Story City. P.E.O. FZ promotes the education of women. Since 1988, Chapter FZ has awarded a scholarship to a Roland-Story young woman to attend a university or college. They also recommend and sponsor an exceptional RolandStory senior woman for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. A highly competitive scholarship, she must exemplify excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. The Educational Loan Fund is available to women who wish to attain a higher degree or certification from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, but are in need of financial assistance. Chapter FZ is proud to have facilitated low interest loans for 17 teachers within the Roland-Story School District to pursue a
master’s degree. In addition to promoting education for women, Chapter FZ has donated to the Story City Bertha Bartlett Public Library building fund drive. Praeri Rail Trail Questers donated to the Bertha Bartlett Public Library, renovation of the Grand Viking Hall and the Story Theater/Grand Opera House and gave items to City Hall and the Chamber Office. They were supporters of moving the Sheldahl School to Story City and continue to provide for furnishings and more recently a new roof for the school house. Praeri Rail Trail has donated regularly to the Story City Carousel and secured a $6,000 grant from Questers International for the most recent restoration of the animals. They have been a long time contributor to the Story City Historical Society. Projects they have supported for the Bartlett Museum have included everything from wallpaper to furnishings to exterior paint. The Carriage House Museum, completed in 2008, receives funding on a regular basis from Praeri Rail Trail including archival supplies, display cases and materials for museum exhibits. They also often try to supply “in kind” support to Story City Historical Society for their regular events. Hook and Eye Questers helped with several Story City
projects such as the restoration of the North Park Gazebo. They purchased church pews for the Story City Carousel, matted and framed the carousel history in calligraphy and helped fund the repair of the calliope. They provided a cast iron stove and period kerosene lamps with electrified reflectors for the Sheldahl School House. Supporting the Carriage House Museum, they cleaned glass negatives from Hansen Studio and printed and sleeved photos for the archival albums. Hook and Eye Questers undertook the porch restoration, purchased pillars, bought period light fixtures, completely furnished both the sewing room and sun room, and provided the Victorian Christmas decorations for the Bartlett House Museum. Hook and Eye Questers have applied for and received state and international Preservation and Restoration Grants which have helped to improve and maintain all four historical sites in Story City. As P.E.O. Chapter FZ, Praeri Rail Trail Questers and Hook and Eye Questers continue their successful stewardship supporting young women furthering their education and Story City’s heritage with our 31st Yulefest Tour of Homes Dec. 2 and 3, may all of us embrace kindness and goodwill toward others.
Joe Traylor conducts the Golden K Singers at the annual Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Benefit Choir Concert on Nov. 5 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Golden K Singers perform at benefit concert The Ames Golden K Kiwanis Singers conducted by Joe Traylor joined 13 choirs and ensembles to perform at the Annual Good Neighbor Emergency
Assistance Benefit Choir Concert held Nov. 5 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Four Golden K Singers members joined in the accom-
paniment as a brass ensemble. For more information about Ames Golden K Kiwanis, please visit www.ames goldenk.org.
Four members of Golden K Singers joined in the accompaniment as a brass ensemble at the annual Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Benefit Choir Concert on Nov. 5 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church Front row, from left, Bob Stumbo and Wayne Hagemoser; back row, from left, Alan Spohnheimer and Wayne Dowling. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE Creative Artists’ Studios of Ames to host holiday open house Creative Artists’ Studios of Ames will have its Holiday Open House and Art Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at
CASA, 130 S. Sheldon Ave. This event offers an opportunity to meet individual CASA artists, view their wide range of art, see their studios and, if desired,
purchase holiday gifts for friends and relatives. The art on display and for sale includes paintings, encaustic art, paper sculptures, jewelry, photographic art and textiles.
Robin Ruiz, a potter with CASA, works on a bowl.
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Items such as these will be for sale at the open house.
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R-S volleyball players earn all-conference honors, set records
Roland-Story volleyball players Jenna Clark, left, and MaKayla Geise set all-time singleseason school records this fall. Clark Jenna set the season assists record with 812. The previous record was 783 by Wendy Graber. Geise MaKayla set the season kills record with 459. The previous record was 410 by Lauren Himan. As a team, the Norse set a record with 28 victories, three more than the previous record. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Five Roland-Story volleyball players received Heart of Iowa Conference honors this fall. Front row, from left, Juliann Clark (honorable mention) and MaKayla Geise (first team); back row, from left, Jenna Clark (second team), Hailey Louw (second team) and Madison Friest (honorable mention). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Kiwanis International Project Eliminate celebrates reaching $110 million goal
Front row, from left, Ted MacDonald, Gary Wade, Cynthia Gaunt, and Lynell Dougherty; middle row, from left, Sue Converse, Kris Meinhard, Carl Anderson, Anne Schmitt, Geri Derner and Jack Cleasby; back row, from left, Mike Miller, Jim Converse, Bob Currie, Bill Bossenberger, Shirley Bossenberger and Bud Everett. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Ames Noon Kiwanis is celebrating completion of its portion of Kiwanis International’s $110 million pledge to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus (MNT) worldwide. Noon Kiwanis Club’s five-year was $46,500, and that goal was met two years early. The $110 million Kiwanis International goal
was achieved in February. The funding supports three innoculations ($1.80 cost) that immunize mothers from neonatal tetanus, and passes the protection on to their children. Noon Kiwanis members who contributed at least $1,250 to the MNT effort were recognized with Zeller
awards. Completion of the MNT effort designates Ames Noon Kiwanis as a Model Club. When the MNT project began, a child died every nine minutes due to neonatal tetanus. Today that death rate has been cut almost in half. Sixteen countries are still in the MNT immunization process.
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CENTRAL IOWA RSVP Nevada Elementary School
Volunteer as a Pen Pal for a fi fth-grade student. The Pen Pals program helps students improve their writing skills and build respect and a better understanding as they learn from and about an older generation. This is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences, and the kids are great.We even have a party with the students at the end of the school year. For more information, call Arti at (515) 292-8890. Key Club members gather in Ames High School’s parking lot prior to the start of the fundraiser. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames High School Key Club trick-or-treats for UNICEF On the night of Halloween, members of Ames High School’s Key Club took part in their annual Trickor-Treat for UNICEF event, a partnership between Key Club International and UNICEF in an effort to eliminate maternal
and neonatal tetanus worldwide. Members went door-to-door asking for donations in lieu of candy. Key Club was also joined by members of Ames High School’s DECA and National Honor Society and Ames
Middle School’s Builders Club. In total, Ames High School’s Key Club raised $731.22 in an hour and a half. Key Club would like to thank all the members of the community who contributed to this cause.
Story County Sheriff’s Office
Do you have a knack for computers and a desire to assist your local law enforcement? The Story County Sheriff’s Offi ce has a major project in which they need volunteers’ help to scan confidential fi les. Morning and afternoon shifts are available during the week, and training is provided. Volunteers can expect to have a background clearance check completed. To learn more, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
Nevada Schools
Volunteers are needed for the strength-based, one-on-one mentoring program, equipping mentors to help students from third to 12th grade discover their individual strengths and talents and identify opportunities for them to build on the ways that they are uniquely awesome. Data collected has demonstrated that this program produces a positive impact on students’ levels of hope, engagement in school, and well-being. As a result, mentees look forward to meeting with their mentors each week and have the support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential. The session happens every week for 20 minutes. A two-hour training is provided by the school. If you would like to make a difference, please call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Habitat for Humanity
Needs volunteers to help at the store on Wednesday afternoons
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from noon to 4 p.m. Duties would be directing customers to wanted items, answering questions about donations and pickups, delivering purchases, etc. Anyone is welcome to visit the store at 402 E. Lincoln Way and “observe the action” and/ or visit with manager Dan. There is also a need for volunteers from 2 to 7 p.m on Thursdays. Call Arti for more information at (515) 2928890.
Sawyer Elementary School
The school year is in full swing, and Sawyer is in of volunteers to help with some of their high-ability students. These are two current needs: 1.) A volunteer to work with three high-ability third grade math students one to two times a week, with the times being negotiable. The volunteer would design math extension activities that would have a real-world application. 2.) Two to three volunteers to work with two to three high-ability firstgrade reading students one to two times a week at 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. The volunteer would read books with the students and would ask higher-order questions as they progress through the books. If you have any questions or are interested in this tutoring opportunity, please contact Arti at (515) 2928890. Orientation: Orientation for new or prospective volunteers will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30,at the Ames RSVP offi ce at 110 Crystal St. Information: For more information about RSVP, please visit www. rsvpvolunteer.org, like our Facebook page at Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.
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DEC. 2
PANCAKE DAY: Boy Scout Troop 196 will host its 49th-annual Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Elk’s Lodge at 522 Douglas Ave. Tickets can be purchased in advance from a Troop 196 Scout or at the event and are $8. Customers get all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage, coffee, hot tea, milk and orange juice. Various baked goods will also be available for purchase. Proceeds from Pancake Day allow Troop 196 to offer its members various activities and opportunities throughout the year.
DEC. 2
OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS: Enjoy old-fashioned refreshments, games, and crafts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Ames Historical Society, 416 Douglas Ave. Visit with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon. It is free and open to all.
DEC. 2
FARM HOUSE CHRISTMAS: See what Christmas was like during the Victorian era and explore the first building on Iowa State campus from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Farm House Museum.
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Nov. 16 delared as World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Story County
Exlore the building, sip some hot cocoa, visit with Santa and have the kids make crafts. Parking available at the Memorial Union or the East Campus Parking Deck.
DEC. 3
HOLIDAY CHOIR CONCERT: The Ames Children’s Choirs will present their annual Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3,at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Ave. The program will feature a variety of music accompanied by piano, organ, flute, banjo and percussion. Tickets are on sale at Rieman Music in Ames or at the door: $5 for students/seniors and $8 for adults. For more information, contact info@ameschildrenschoirs.org or (515) 2901422.
DEC. 3
BCPAA PERFORMANCE: The Ballard Community Performing Arts Association invites you to its annual Holiday Wonders performance on at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, in the Ballard High School Auditorium, 709 Ballard Drive, Huxley. This will be its 25th-annual Holiday Concert. In celebration of 25 years, former members are invited to join us. Free admission and holiday refreshments will be provided.
Ames resident Melinda Thach, second from left, recently met with the Story County Board of Supervisors, Loris Olson, Rick Sanders and Martin Chitty, who each signed the proclamation recognizing Nov. 16 as World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Story County. Thach volunteers with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, the world’s toughest cancer, with a five-year survival rate of only 9 percent. Thach also met with Ames mayor Ann Campbell and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to have Nov. 16 declared as World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Ames and the state of Iowa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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