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DEC. 26 REIMAN GARDENS HALF-PRICED ADMISSION This holiday season, Reiman Gardens will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, and on Thursday, Jan. 2, for visitors to shop at the Gift Shop and see the RG Express indoor holiday train display. Admission is half-price for everyone after 4:30 p.m. The Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing still closes at 4:30 p.m.This is a great opportunity to see the outdoor lights and decorations illuminated against the night sky. The Gift Shop will offer 30 percent off all regularly priced merchandise.
DEC. 27 BLAST DANCE WORKSHOP Blast is a dance workshop featuring classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, hip-hop, funk, and creative movement from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, at 319 S. 17th St., in Ames. The classes are taught by alumni of the Robert Thomas Dancenter and the Dancenter Dancer Company. It is open to all interested dancers. Register early to reserve your spot at www. ddblast.com.
DEC. 28 VINOYASA: YOGA AND WINE Join Della Viti, 323 Main St., in Ames, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, for the Yoga Series VINOYASA led by Katherine Anderson. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. and close at the start of class. Space is limited, and bring your own yoga mat. The cost is $10 and includes a free drink after class.
COSTAKI ECONOMOPOULOS Costaki Economopoulos will be at the Talent Factory, 1114 Sixth St., in Nevada, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28. A wily stand-up veteran, Costaki is perhaps best known for his appearances on the Bob & Tom Radio Show. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com
DEC. 29 WOMEN & WHISKEY Explore various ways women influence the production of whiskey from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, at London Underground, 212 Main St., in Ames. Preview the featured whiskey for January: Laphroaig scotch. Featured “Witchy Women” cocktail will be available all day and $1 from each cocktail sold will be donated to YWCA Ames-ISU.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 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.
DEC. 30 MUCKY DUCK QUIZ NIGHT Join the Mucky Duck Pub for a quiz night from 8 to 10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, at 3100 S. Duff Ave. in Ames. There are great prizes, great atmosphere, great beer, and free admission.
DEC. 31 PEARLS FOR PAWS Pearls for Paws Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve Party will be from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, in the Prairie Ballroom at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. Proceeds benefit five animal charities. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite. com.
JAN. 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer New Year’s Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 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.
The “Foodies Group” of the Iowa State University Women’s Club met recently to celebrate the holiday season. One of the members shared her expertise by having members make a Swedish tea ring to share with families and friends. After completing the project, the group enjoyed a lunch of soup, salad, and dessert. Pictured are Cathy Halverson, Regina Ellingson, Karen Mannes (hostess), Rochelle Ginder, Gwen Mitzel, Bobbi Countryman, Sylva Williams and Marie Schropp. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
P.E.O. Chapter KC’s Book Club 2 members participate in ‘Holiday Family Giving Program’ P.E.O. Chapter KC’s Book Club 2 members participated in the 2019 Youth and Shelter Services’ “Holiday Family Giving Program” for the eleventh year by providing holiday gifts for families. The Book Club 2 members gathered at YSS in Ames to drop off their wrapped gifts for the program by Youth and Shelter Services. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization where women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College, and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. P.E.O. was founded on Jan. 21, 1869, by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. P.E.O. Chapter KC’s Book Club 2 members participate in at Youth and Shelter Services “Holiday Family Giving Program.” Members pictured are Diane Pelz, Debra Johnson, Kathie Weber, Marianne Spalding, Kathi Skinner, Lucille Andersen, and Ingrid Place. Not pictured: Margaret Vance and Randi Peters. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO