Things to do this weekend around Dallas County include Bike Ride to Rippey

Crossroads Church Care Closet

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb. 3-4 at Crossroads Church, 2810 First St., Perry.

The Crossroads Church Care Closet is growing and will be open the first weekend of every month. The Care Closet will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 3-4. Everything is free, including clothing for men, women, boys and girls, kitchenware, small appliances and more. For more information, call 515-465-5478.

Date Night Pickleball

6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at McCreary Center.

The Perry Picklers and McCreary Center will host open play from 6-8 p.m. each Friday through April. Everyone is invited to join in to learn the game and play. Pickleball is FREE for McCreary Center members or $3 per person for non-members. Due to scheduling conflicts with the gym, open play won't be offered on Feb. 10.

2023 BRR - Perry’s 46th Annual Bike Ride to Rippey

Saturday, Feb. 4 starting at Hotel Pattee, Perry.

Perry's 46th Annual Bike Ride to Rippey will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4. As the biggest annual fundraiser for the Perry Chamber of Commerce, The Original Winter Ride is held regardless of weather. Registration and check-in at the Hotel Pattee will be held from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Feb. 4. The group start will be at 10 a.m. from Willis Avenue and 2nd Street. Breakfast will be served at the Hotel Pattee. Perry Hy-Vee will host its annual hot chocolate pit stop on the way to Rippey. The Rippey Lions Club will serve roast beef sundaes, chili, bars and beverages at the community room inside the Rippey Library on Main Street. The Rippey United Methodist Church and Rippey Ballpark Commission will serve a baked potato bar, chili, nachos, pie and beverages at the Rippey United Methodist Church at the west end of Main Street. Food will be served starting at 10 a.m. and full menus and prices can be found at both locations. For more information on BRR, contact the Perry Chamber at 515-465-4601 or visit www.perryia.org/brr. To register, visit www.2023brr.eventbrite.com.

59th Annual Stag Night

5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Minburn American Legion, 319 Baker St, Minburn.

American Legion Osborne Post #99 will host its 59th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed on Saturday, Feb. 4. The menu will include beef and turkey oysters, baked beans and salad. The cost is $15 per person and a free-will bar will be available. A raffle drawing will follow supper (1 ticket for $2, 6 for $10, 12 for $20). Tickets are available around town at Minburn businesses.

Daddy Daughter Dance

7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at ADM High School Commons.

ADM After Prom will host a Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 4. The dance is open to girls in grades preschool through fifth. The cost is $25 per couple and $10 for each additional child. Registration will include entrance to the dance, snacks and drinks and photo opportunities throughout the evening.  Complete the Google form to pre-register through the ADM After Prom Facebook page. Questions can be sent to AfterPromADM@gmail.com. All proceeds go to support ADM After Prom 2023.

Hard Water Hike

2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at Hanging Rock lower parking lot, Redfield.

Low water levels and Iowa’s low winter temperatures will come together to turn the Middle Raccoon River into a “hard water” hiking trail from Hanging Rock to the Old Hwy 6 bridge! This 1-mile, major habitat corridor is home to all kinds of wildlife, from bald eagles to otters to deer. We should be able to walk right up to the exposed sandstone that is the namesake of Hanging Rock. Registration is required through the Dallas County Conservation Board's Eventbrite page.

Social Center Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Woodward Social Center.

The Woodward Social Center will host a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6. The menu will include scalloped potatoes and ham, mixed veggies, rolls and Jello poke cake. A free-will offering will be taken to help support the Woodward Social Center.

Conversation with an Owl

6 or 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 and 9 at Hanging Rock Shelterhouse, Redfield.

Join the Dallas County Conservation Board for a fire glowing in the hearth and meet Strix, a barred owl. Participants will come face-to-face with Strix during a naturalist- led conversation examining the owl species common to Dallas County, their adaptations to nighttime hunting, and an introduction to their calls. Will include an Owl Prowl hike on the trails to see if we can strike up a conversation with one of the local barred owls. Registration required to choose date/time through the DCCB's Eventbrite page.

Coffee and Learn: Urban Land Management

9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Brenton Arboretum.

Join The Brenton Arboretum Education Manager, Penny Perkins for an in depth class on turning your yard into a diverse environment. Reconnect your yard to it’s natural diversity and learn the history and science behind creating a diverse environment in your yard. Best suited for age 18 and older. Coffee will be provided by The Brenton Arboretum. Register online through The Brenton Arboretum's website.

Free Community Supper

5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Heartland Church of Christ, 14417 J Ave., Perry.

All are welcome to join us at Heartland Church of Christ in Perry for supper on the second Wednesday of every month - no charge. Take a night off cooking and let us serve you!

Animal Sign Hike

10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Voas Nature Area, Minburn.Who is active in winter? How can we tell? Join Dallas County Conservation Naturalist Erica “Bearica” on a hike to see what critters have been active and how we can tell them apart. If there’s snow on the ground, we’ll play a game to test your tracking skills. Register to be notified of weather cancelation through the DCCB's Eventbrite page.

Wreath Retirement

11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Volunteers are needed for Wreath Retirement Day at 11 a.m. on Feb. 10 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Volunteers are encouraged to dress warm and wear boots.

Sweetheart Sip & Shop

4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Perry businesses.

Grab your Gal Pals (or make it a date!) and enjoy an after hours shopping experience at Perry businesses from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. Shop warm-weather and spring apparel, Valentine's gifts, décor and more! Refreshments and in-store offerings vary per location. Look for a list of participating businesses on the Perry Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Perry's 20th Annual Chocolate Walk

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Perry businesses.

Grab a friend and join the Perry Chamber for this Valentine's Day themed shopping event in Perry - always the second Saturday in February - with more than a dozen shops offering delicious chocolate treats and sweet specials. You'll love this 'sweet' event in Perry, best enjoyed with friends and family! A ticket for this self-guided tour of shops in Perry becomes your passport for a complimentary chocolate treat at each stop, shopping in-store specials along the way at 20 different stops! Get your ticket stamped at each place you shop and turn it in to the Hotel Pattee at the end of the day to be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize of $150 gift card to Pattee Cafe at the Hotel Pattee. Tickets available online or in-person, in advance or day-of. Feb. 1-10 = $10: ONLINE with pick-up at Hotel Pattee day-of event -or- IN-PERSON at Hotel Pattee, Ben's Five & Dime or Perry Perk. Feb. 11 = $10: IN-PERSON ONLY at participating businesses. Online tickets are available at 2023perrychocolatewalk.eventbrite.com. Find a full list of stops on the Perry Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Backyard Birds of Dallas County

10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Forest Park Museum, Perry.

Learn to identify birds with local birder and conservationist, Ray Harden. Along with his wife Margaret, Ray has traveled the world photographing wildlife. This will be a deeper dive than the Birding Basics program and is preparation for the March Bird Hike. Attending the other two trainings is not a requirement. Registration required through DCCB's Eventbrite page.

Winter Farmers Market

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Perry Public Library Community Room.

Perry Farmers Market will host a winter market from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 in the library's Community Room. Keep watching for more details on the Perry Farmers' Market Facebook page.

Valentine’s Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at Woodward Social Center.

Come join Woodward Fire and Rescue for its Valentine’s Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 12. The menu will include biscuits and gravy, eggs, hash browns, coffee and juice. A free-will offering will be taken.

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