Things to do around Dallas County include Shamrock Sip & Shop, spring equinox celebration
Taco Salad Memorial Fundraiser
5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at La Poste, The Cellar 1219 Warford St.
Taco salads will be served for $10 on Thursday, March 16 during Handle Bar Happy Hour. All sales of Chef Ana's taco salads will go to the Fuentes Gavidia family. Call (515)465-3511 to order taco salads with pick up between 5-8 p.m. Pastry Chef Angie will also have three candy bar cheesecakes that will be raffled off to raise funds for the family.
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.
Fish Fry - Granger
5:30-7 p.m. Fridays through March 31 at Assumption Catholic Church, Granger.
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays through 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. March 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. Fridays through March 31 at St. Pat's School Gym, Perry.
The Knights of Columbus will host Lenten fish fries on Fridays 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.
Spring Equinox Sunset Celebration
7-8 p.m. Monday, March 20 at Hanging Rock, Redfield.
Join DCCB Naturalists at the astronomical clock atop the ridge to observe and celebrate the sunset of Spring Equinox. Perhaps the frenetic pace of your life could use a little stand-still time. Come explore metering time in a different scale, a clock made of rocks, and enjoy the magic of a sunset. Often times the woodcocks join our celebration and participants get to witness the aerial flight display and call of their mating behavior. Registration required through the DCCB Eventbrite page.
Fish Fry - Adel
5-7 p.m. March 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.
Mobile Food Pantry
8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Crossroads Church, Perry.
Crossroads Church will host a mobile food pantry from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25.
March Bird Hike
8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Voas Nature Area, Minburn.
As part of the Beginner to Birder Project, DCCB is offering seasonal bird hikes. The plan is to start early in the season when diversity is lower and introduce learners to lesser-known species. As the seasons transition from winter to summer, we will include more species as the phenomenon allows. Binoculars and books provided. Registration required through the DCCB Eventbrite 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.
Daddy Daughter Dance
6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Perry Middle School Gym.
The Perry Girls Softball Tournament Teams will host a Daddy Daughter Dance for preschool to fifth grade students on Saturday, March 25. The cost is $10 per couple and $5 for each additional person. Flowers and pictures will be available, not included in the admission price, as well as drinks and snacks. All proceeds will go to pay for tournaments for the 8U-12U Perry teams.
Bingo Fundraiser
12 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Perry Elks Lodge.
A Bingo Fundraiser for Raccoon River Pet Rescue will be held on Sunday, March 26. Doors Open at noon with bingo starting at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome (kids too). Twenty gift baskets will be awarded along with a grand prize (blackout round) of $250 Perry Bucks. Walking tacos, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Bring your own daubers or you can purchase one. Come EARLY as space is limited!
Red Cedar Chamber Music Concert
2 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Perry Performing Arts Center, 1200 18th St., Perry.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting Red Cedar Chamber Music at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 in the Perry Performing Arts Center. Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations accepted and open to all. The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Traditional Irish Afternoon Tea
4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 27 at Carnegie Library Museum.
Join Hometown Heritage at the Carnegie Library Museum for a Traditional Irish Afternoon Tea on Monday, March 27. Traditional Irish fare will be served; Irish scones with cream, corned beef finger sandwiches, shamrock cookies and, of course, Irish tea! Tickets are limited, so come get yours at the Carnegie Library or Perry Public Library today. $15 per ticket.
Hometown Heritage at the Carnegie Library Presents: An Oscar Mayer Panel Discussion
6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry.
Join the Carnegie Library Museum for a "Conversation With" event featuring former Oscar Mayer employees from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. This will be a panel discussion with insights from people who remember Oscar Mayer in Perry. Don't forget to come see the Oscar Mayer Exhibit in the Carnegie Library as well! This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
6-8 p.m. Friday, March 31 at Dallas County Extension Office, 28061 Fairground Rd, Adel.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a fruit tree grafting workshop from 6-8 p.m. on March 31 at the Dallas County Extension Office. Participants will hear a presentation on why and how to graft fruit trees by commercial horticulture specialist Patrick O’Malley and take part in hands-on apple tree grafting. Preregistration is required at least one week prior to the workshop at go.iastate.edu/JNGEC4. Limit of 25 people per workshop. Registration fee includes rootstocks, scions and equipment needed to self-graft two apple trees to take home for $40 per person. Additional apple rootstock will be available for $5 each. For more information or questions about the workshops contact Patrick O’Malley at omall@iastate.edu or 319-337-2145.
Fish Fry
5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Washington Township School, 7 miles south of Perry on P58.
The Minburn American Legion Osborne Post #99 is hosting a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Washington Township School. The menu includes fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, drink and bars. A free-will donation will be taken. Dine in, carry out or drive up service available.
Puzzle Fundraiser
1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at Perry High School Library.
Join the Perry Booster Club for a puzzle fundraiser. The cost is $120 for a team of six. Participants can choose what sport or club they wish to sponsor. Register at perry-booster-club.square.site/. Whoever finishes their puzzle first wins.
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