Things to do around Dallas County include fish fries, dance showcases and an eagle watch
Fish Fry - Adel
5-7 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 24, 31 at St. John's Church, 24043 302nd Pl, Adel.
St. John's Catholic Church will host a community fish fry on Friday nights. The menu includes hand battered fish, grilled cheese sandwich, fries and coleslaw. The cost is $12 a plate. Dine in and carry out will be available.
Fish Fry - Granger
5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 24 - March 31 at Assumption Catholic Church, Granger.
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 24 to March 31 for dine-in or drive-thru at Assumption Catholic Church. The menu includes baked and fried fish, baked potato or fries (dine-in only), coleslaw, dinner roll, cheese pizza and Catholic Women's Club homemade desserts (dine-in only). A free-will donation will be taken.
Fish Fry - Van Meter
5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7 at Van Meter Veterans Reception Center.
A fish fry will be held on Friday nights through Lent at the Van Meter Veterans Reception Center. The menu includes fish, fries, hush puppies and coleslaw. A free-will donation will be taken for dine-in or drive-thru.
Fish Fry - Perry
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.
Pulse Dance Team Spring Showcase
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at Perry High School Gym.
The Perry High School Pulse Dance Team will host its annual Spring Showcase at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 in the high school gym. The team will be performing their dances from this season, along with spotlighting the seniors. Admission is $5 and no discounts or passes will be taken as it is the team's annual fundraiser.
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.
Perry Community Soup Supper & Bingo
5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Crossroads Church, Perry.
Crossroads Church invites the community to enjoy a free soup supper and bingo on Saturday, Feb. 25. The meal will be held from 5-7 p.m. The menu includes potato soup and chili w/fixins, cornbread, cinnamon rolls, desserts, coffee, tea and lemonade. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. and the cards are free. Winners of each bingo round receive a prize.
Family Fun Night
6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Perry Elementary.
Perry High School iJAG will host a Family Fun Night from 6-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. The event will feature a variety of activity stations, including bingo, tattoos, nail polish, face painting and cookie decorating. Purchase tickets at the door, 3 for $10 or 6 for $20.
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.
ADM Dance Team Showcase
6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at ADM North Gym.
The ADM Dance Team will be hosting its annual showcase at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27. The community is invited to come see the team's routines from the season. Along with solos, Adel Tiger Cheer and the ADM Middle School Cheerleaders will also be performing. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is a $5 donation.
100+ People for Perry Meeting
7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at Hotel Pattee.
The 2023 1st Quarter 100+ People for Perry Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Hotel Pattee. One Hundred+ People for Perry’s mission is to invest in Perry’s future through supporting current charities/nonprofits/worthy projects which advance the quality of life and the betterment of the Perry community. Anyone interested in joining 100+ People for Perry should contact Mark Powell (mpowell@fdplawfirm.com), Tom Lipovac (tom.lipovac@gmail.com), or Linda Kaufman (kaufmanlinda1948@gmail.com).
Pasta Dinner
5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at ADM MS Commons.
Join the ADM Fine Arts Boosters for its annual pasta dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The cost is $5 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.
International Women's Day
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at La Poste, 1219 Warford St., Perry.
Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for the International Women’s Day event at La Poste. Speakers include Pat McPherson and Pat (Bryan) Girton, Monica Peitz and Louise Alitz, Patti Naylor and exchange students from Ukraine and Georgia. Special guests will include Jenn Nelson directing the Perry High School Girls Choir. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served and door prizes will be given away. A free-will donation will be taken.
Artists "off" the Courtyard
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at Atelier at 1109, 1109 2nd St., Perry.
Experience and enjoy the art of Iowa on March 4 as Atelier at 1109 presents an Artists "off" the Courtyard Art Show featuring local and state artists. Walk through all four shops of Atelier at 1109, visit with artists about their craft and snag a few of your favorite unique art pieces. Visit the downtown galleries and shops and experience the art of Iowa.
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.
Stargazing and Winter Constellation Stories
7-8 p.m. 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.
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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