Things to do around Dallas County include community meals, pioneer stories program
French Toast Breakfast
8-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Woodward Social Center.
The Woodward Lions Club is serving a French toast breakfast starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Come enjoy French toast, sausage, eggs, juice, milk and coffee. Free-will donations welcome. All proceeds go to Woodward projects.
Dallas County Pioneer Stories
1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at Forest Park Museum, Perry.
Forest Park Museum curator Pete Malmberg will present a G-rated look at the bawdy stories of the early Dallas County Settlers. Wild Times! Register to be notified of weather cancelation through the DCCB Eventbrite page.
Adel Community Blood Drive
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Lincoln Savings Bank - Bloodmobile, 312 Nile Kinnick Drive S., Adel.
As our temperatures drop, the need for blood goes up. Winter weather, flu season and busy schedules all have an impact on blood donations and blood supply. LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to roll up a sleeve and give blood donation a try as soon as possible. Make an appointment at an upcoming neighborhood blood drive near you. Appointments are encouraged. The Adel Community Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Lincoln Savings Bank - Bloodmobile, 312 Nile Kinnick Drive S. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.
Pancake Supper
5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bouton.
Join St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bouton for pancakes and sausage on SHROVE Tuesday - last day before Lent. Free-will offering. Come and let us serve you!
Fat Tuesday Celebration
5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Van Meter United Methodist Church.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday and enjoy not having to make dinner! Van Meter Methodist Church is hosting its annual Pancake Dinner on Tuesday. Bring the kids to have fun flipping pancakes and trying yummy toppings at the all-you can-eat breakfast for dinner. Free-will donation supports a local family who are missionaries in Puerto Rico.
Stargazing and Winter Constellation Stories
7-8 p.m. Feb. 21 and March 9 at Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham.
Our night skies are filled with stories written in the stars. Each constellation holds a story and a connection for you to our place. Join a DCCB naturalist under the star-filled skies to learn how to build and read a star chart, measure distances in the sky to assist in locating and identifying common constellations and share a few sky stories. We hope that as we explore the wonders of the night skies, you will be reminded of the wonders underfoot here in the wilds of Dallas County, and now, newly-amazed by the stars, will work to protect the Earthly treasures.Registration is required through the DCCB Eventbrite page.
Fish Fry
5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 24 - March 31 at St. Pat's School Gym, Perry.
The Knights of Columbus will host Lenten fish fries on Fridays from Feb. 24 through March 31. The menu will include fried or baked fish, fish tacos, potatoes, coleslaw, drink and dessert. Shrimp is $3 extra. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-10 and free for kids 4 and under, for a maximum of $30 per family.
Eye-to-Eye Epiphany
4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Hanging Rock shelterhouse, Redfield.The opportunity to come eye-to-eye with a wild relative has proven to be a life-changing epiphany for many souls. Join DCCB to explore the stories and impacts of such epiphanies. This gathering will afford participants two things: to have an eye-to-eye epiphany with Strix, DCCB’s rehabilitated Barred Owl, and to share epiphany stories. Registration is required through the DCCB Eventbrite page.
Eagle Watch
12-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at Saylorville Reservoir – Cottonwood Shelter #4, northeast part of Johnston.
Every once in a while, nature gives us a chance to correct a mistake. In the 70’s, only 400 pairs of bald eagles were in the lower 48 states. Come view what is possible when we choose to care for the wilds. Bald eagles again grace the skies of our place. The open waters below the dam at the Saylorville Reservoir create feeding opportunities that congregate central Iowa’s winter eagles and almost guarantee you a chance to view an eagle. DCCB naturalists will set up spotting scopes and create a viewing station. Visitors can view this majestic bird and pose questions to the naturalists. This program is a joint effort between DCCB and the Corps of Engineers. Register to be notified of weather cancelation through the DCCB Eventbrite page.
Boba Tea at the Carnegie
4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at Carnegie Library Museum.
Have you been missing Lazy Goose Boba? Come to the Carnegie Library Museum to get your fix from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27. Buy tickets at the Perry Public Library or the Carnegie Library Museum. Tickets are $15 per person.
Fresh Conversations with Aging Resources of Central Iowa: Eye Health
12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at Perry Public Library Community Room.
Fresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+. The program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want to do: eat well and live well! Fresh Conversations is also an opportunity to connect with other adults for a friendly group discussion. March’s discussion will focus on eye health, food groups that benefit our eyes and feature a tasty recipe! This is a free event for ages 60+ and no registration is required. For more information, call the library at 515-465-3569 or visit www.perry.lib.ia.us.
Special Presentation by Historian Kathy Wilson
1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 at Perry Public Library Community Room.
On Wednesday, March 8, the Perry Public Library will welcome historian and educator, Kathy Wilson, from Historical Perspectives in Marion. Wilson will present from her popular series on 19th century women’s history with "Good Women and Bad Girls: Understanding Victorian Attitudes About Women, Home, and Health." The 90-minute program is free to the public. Wilson “believes learning about the past can be fun as well as interesting” and has curated multiple popular historical programs. She explains that her programs are “designed to challenge audiences to think differently about the past” and Good Women and Bad Girls is no exception. This engaging presentation on International Women’s Day will focus on Victorian views about the “fairer sex” and how these attitudes influenced marriage, family, and health. To learn more, visit the library, call 515-465-3569, or go to www.perry.lib.ia.us.
Spring Break Programs
March 12-17 at The Brenton Arboretum.
Join The Brenton Arboretum March 12 for adult, family and kids programming. Programs include Animal Adaptations on March 12, Tree House on March 13, Meet a Tree on March 14, Wildflower bar with Wildflower Factory on March 15, Nature Club and Make and Take Bath Salts with Prairie Land Herbs on March 16 and Soap Making with Sugar Grove Goods on March 17. Register at www.thebrentonarboretum.org/events.
Shamrock Sip & Shop
4-7 p.m. Friday, March 17 at Perry businesses.
Enjoy an after hours shopping experience at Perry businesses from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Shop new 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. Find more details on the Perry Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Dallas County Vietnam Era Veteran Recognition
9 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Veterans Reception Center, 910 Main St., Van Meter.
An event to honor and thank our veterans that served during the Vietnam era will be held on Saturday, March 25. A light breakfast will be provided along with drawings for door prizes. Please RSVP by March 1 by emailing kenyonmargie67@gmail.com.
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