Check out a spring farmers market, see 'Puffs' and more things to do around Dallas County
Adel City Wide Garage Sale
April 14-15 around Adel.
The 2023 City Wide Garage Sale is set for April 14-15 around Adel. View the garage sale flyer on the City of Adel, Iowa Facebook page or pick up a copy at the Adel Public Library or Adel City Hall.
Panther Creek Garage Sale
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday April 14 and 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren, 24529 J Ave., Adel.
A garage and bake sale will be held on April 14-15 at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren, 11 miles south of Perry and 9 miles northwest of Adel. There will be small furniture items, household items, clothing, shoes, toys, etc. Baked goods and candy will be added to the above items on Saturday.
Spring Sip & Shop
4-7 p.m. Friday, April 14 at Perry businesses.
Enjoy an after hours shopping experience at Perry businesses from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 14. Shop warm-weather and spring apparel, gifts, décor, and more! Perfect for a Girls Night Out or a cute little date night! Refreshments and in-store offerings vary per location.
ADM Drama Presents "Puffs"
April 14-16 at ADM High School Auditorium, 801 Nile Kinnick Dr. South, Adel.
The ADM High School Drama Department proudly presents "Puffs" or "Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" by Max Cox. The performances will be held at the ADM High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and ADM staff members. ADM Drama Department is doing ONLINE ticket sales and RESERVED seating for this production. It is highly recommended that people buy ahead of time at admhs.booktix.com.
Spring Farmers Market
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at McCreary Community Building, Perry.
The Spring Farmers Market is going to be a big deal! More vendors, more space. Come out and browse local vendor's goodies from 10 a.m. - 1.p.m at the McCreary Community Building. Vendors include Michelle Rothfus / RSimpleFarm - microgreens; Ruth Cave - baked goods; Juli Tripple / Tripple Berry Farm; Connie Metzler - resin crafts and paintings; Mykela / Donna Beasley - resin crafts and paintings; Lainey Stringer - tiedye; Fred Pruitt - windchimes; Dana Hoffman - crystals; Tammy Ross - Scentsy; Tennille Perez - handcrafted home decor; Julie Wolf - handcrafted home decor; Janice Patrick - baked goods; Atelier at 1109 - handmade goods; Perry Lutheran Homes; World Link exchange program.
Story Time and Craft with the Easter Bunny
10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Dexter Public Library.
Come listen to a story read by the Easter Bunny, put together a craft and get a picture with the Easter Bunny at the Dexter Public Library on Saturday, April 15.
Iowa Authors
1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at Forest Park Museum, 14581 K Ave, Perry.Iowa has huge number of prominent writers, so let’s look at some of them, including the ones in the museum collection. Register to be notified of weather cancelation through the DCB Eventbrite page.
Greater Des Moines Community Band
2 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at Perry Performing Arts Center, 1200 18th St., Perry.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be welcoming back Greater Des Moines Community Band at 2 p.m. on April 16 in the Perry Performing Arts Center. Please come and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music. Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations accepted, and open to all. The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Perry Public Library Teen Poetry Slam
4-6 p.m. Monday, April 17 at Perry Public Library Community Room.
April is National Poetry Month and we’re celebrating with a Teen Poetry Slam! Teens are invited to an informal poetry slam from 4-6 p.m. on April 17 in the Perry Public Library Community Room. This is all about learning how to perform in public and share your work. If you have never participated in a poetry slam before, no need to fear! The rules are simple. Poems can be on any (library appropriate) subject or in any style, each poet must perform their own work, and no props, costumes, or music will be used. This is a casual event, so there will be no microphone and, if anyone gets stage fright, Miss Laura or someone else can perform their poem for them. Participants will be supportive and secretly vote to award prizes in categories such as “Most Emotional,” “Funniest” and “My Favorite.” For questions, visit www.perry.lib.ia.us, call the library or Youth Services Librarian Laura Pieper at (515) 465-3569 or e-mail lpieper@perry.lib.ia.us.
April Bird (and Awe) Hike
8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Voas Nature Area, 19286 Lexington Rd, Minburn.
DCCB is offering seasonal bird hikes as part of the Beginner to Birder (B2B) Project, meant to nurture new birders or those who want to ramp up their skills. The diversity will increase each month as new birds arrive. Binoculars and books will be provided. Registration is required through the DCCB's Eventbrite page.
DEA National Takeback Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Dallas County Sheriff's Office, 28985 Thin Blue Line Lane, Adel.
Turn in unneeded medication to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22 for safe disposal. Please no liquids and no sharps.
Pancake Breakfast
7-10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Washington Township School, the corner of P58 and F31 seven miles south of Perry.
A pancake breakfast will be held at the Washington Township School from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage and drinks will be served. A free-will donation will be taken, with proceeds going to help with upkeep of the 100-year-old school building that is now used for community events.
Crafting with Friends Fundraiser
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at McCreary Community Building, Perry.
The Friends of the Perry Public Library will hold a Crafting with Friends fundraiser on Saturday, April 29. Spend the day crafting with friends while supporting the Friends of the Perry Public Library. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Perry Public Library. The cost is $40, which includes meals, six feet of workspace, door prizes, swap table, vendors and more. For more information or to register, contact Kathy at 515-822-6097 or email friendsoftheperrypubliclibrary@gmail.com. Registration forms can also be filled out at the Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Ave., Perry. Registration is due by Monday, April 17.
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