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May 10-12 Pella Tulip Bulb Dig

Free Tulip Bulbs! Starts at 7 am. Thursday May 10 is reserved for residents within the Pella School District, and on Friday and Saturday digging becomes available to the general public. When digging up bulbs, please remove all foliage. Please do not leave stems and leaves behind or spill soil on the grass around the beds. Street beds are located between the sidewalk and the street on: Main Street from Huber Street north to Jefferson Street, Washington Street from Open Bible Church west to Brinkhoff Park, and Franklin Street from the Post Office west to West Market Park. City Parks include Brinkhoff, Central, West Market, Sunken Gardens, South, Power Plant, Community Center, Library, City Hall, Lions, and the Klokkenspel. Removal from any other bed is prohibited.

May 10 Pella Professional and Business Women's Forum

Sandy Hatfield Clubb, Athletic Director at Drake, will be speaking on succeeding in a male dominated field. Event Location: Pella Country Club

Date/Time: Thursday May 10, 2012 from 12 pm to 1 pm.

For reservations and more information: diane@ewingdevelopment.com

 

May 10 Bingo Night

Have fun playing Bingo! Proceeds benefit St. Mary's Catholic Church. Children 10-17 welcome with parent. For more information contact Peggy Moriarity at 641-861-1367. Event Location: 1203 Peace Street (Old building) Date/Time Information Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9 PM Admission: $0.50 to 2.00 per game or $17 for all night packet.

May 10 Registration for Union Vacation Bible School

Registration for Union Vacation Bible School is Thursday May 10, 2012 from 6:30-8 pm in Central Park (or rain date is Saturday May 12, 10:30-noon). The Union Vacation Bible School will be held June 4-8 from 9-11:30 am. All children who will be 4 years of age by September 15, 2012 through those entering sixth grade are invited to attend. The carnival and Vacation Bible School are free, but it is important to pre-register so that churches can prepare for your child.



 

May 11 - May 13 Tassel Ridge Winery's 6th Anniversary

Join us at Tassel Ridge Winery as we celebrate our 6th Anniversary. Enjoy complimentary Grapemobile tours, winery tours, wine tasting, and Chef Linda's special Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue® and Star Spangled White® cupcakes. Try samples of gourmet food items featuring Stonewall Kitchen products. The first 75 visitors each day will receive a commemorative Tassel Ridge 6th Anniversary wine glass.Website: http://www.tasselridge.com Location: Tassel Ridge Winery 1681 220th Street Leighton, IA 50143 E-Mail:info@tasselridge.com Date/Time Details: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday.    

May 11 Book Signing

There will be a reception and book-signing for Wes Granberg-Michaelson, former General Secretary of the Reformed Church in America, Friday May 11 from 7-8 PM in the Gathering Space of Second Reformed Church.  Unexpected Destinations is Wes' memoir that tells of his passage from an evangelical upbringing through leadership in the anti-war movement of the 60's and Sojourners magazine, his work with the  World Council of Churches in Switzerland, and then to his time as the leading officer of the RCA for 17 years, and now his deep commitment to the ecumenical church movement.  Come, greet Wes and thank him for his service to the Reformed Church.

May 11 Alzheimer's Support Group   

The Alzheimer's Support Group meets monthly to support caregivers, family members, and friends with a loved one with memory problems. Trained Alzheimer's Support Group Facilitators Nancy Van Wyk, RN, and Amy Stoltzfus, MSW of Hearthstone lead the group. "Exploring Financial Considerations Related to Long Term Care" continues to be the topic for May. 1:30 PM at Pella Manor East Social Room, 608 E 2nd Street, Pella. Contact Information: Nancy Van Wyk, 204-2655.  

May 12 My Kids Garden Club 

This is a monthly activity for children where they can create garden treasures and crafts. This month features crafts that can be given to mom for Mother's Day! Located at De Bloemen Hof, 2017 Washington Street Saturday May 12, 11 am. Contact: 641-628-2571.  

May 13 Mother's Day Lunch at Tassel Ridge 

Celebrate Mother's Day with the family at Tassel Ridge Winery's new Annual Mother's Day Lunch. No cooking, no standing in line for brunch, and a beautiful setting overlooking the vineyards will make the day special for any mother. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, May 9. Contact the Winery at 641.672.9463 for reservations.

Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM http://www.tasselridge.com.

May 15 City Council Meeting

Date: May 15, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. City Council meeting. Event Location: Police Training Room (behind police station) Fees/ Admission: open to the public.

May 16 Brush Pick-up Day

If you have any yard waste, be sure to have your brush out to pick up today. Brush that will not fit in yard waste bags must be bundled using string, rope, or other biodegradable material (no wire or plastic). Brush bundles must measure less than 48 inches long, 30 inches in diameter, weigh less than 40 pounds, and must not contain branches greater than 3 inches in diameter. The City will collect the brush bundles, meeting the above requirements, at no charge, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

May 17 Pella Farmer's Market

Wonderful spring greens, baked rolls and bread, homemade pies, gluten free products, plants for the flower garden and vegetable garden and crafts.  There will be more surprises, come and join in the fun! Location is First Reformed Church parking lot, 605 Broadway Street. Occurs Every Thursday from 3-6 pm. Free to the Public. 

May 17 Audition: Union Street Players "The Jungle Book"

Audition for the Union Street Players production of "The Jungle Book" (adapted by Monica Flory and based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling). Auditions are open and everyone is welcome. Perusal scripts are available at the Pella Community Library. Auditions are held Thursday May 17 from 7-9:30 pm and Saturday May 19 9-11am at the Pella Community Center. Performances will be held July 26-29. Parts needed for the following: 5 men and 5 women (18+ years of age), 8 boys or girls (ages 15-18), 1 girl (age 6-10) and 1 boy (age 12-15) For more information, contact Lisa K Morgan at

morgans11@iowatelecom.net.

May 17 Bingo Night

Have fun playing Bingo! Proceeds benefit St. Mary's Catholic Church. Children 10-17 welcome with parent. For more information contact Peggy Moriarity at 641-861-1367. Event Location: 1203 Peace Street (Old building) Date/Time Information Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9 PM Admission: $0.50 to 2.00 per game or $17 for all night packet.

May 19 Boater Education Class 

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a Boater Education Course at the Lake Red Rock Visitor Center on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an excellent course to brush up on your boating knowledge, safety requirements and general rules of the "road". The class is open to beginners as well as experienced boaters, and it fulfills the state's boater education requirement for young boaters 12 up to 18 years old. The course fee is $5.00 for those seeking certification. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Tracy Spry at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 or via email at lakeredrock@usace.army.mil.

May 19 Audition: Union Street Players "The Jungle Book"

Audition for the Union Street Players production of "The Jungle Book" (adapted by Monica Flory and based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling). Auditions are open and everyone is welcome. Perusal scripts are available at the Pella Community Library. Auditions are held Thursday May 17 from 7-9:30 pm and Saturday May 19 9-11am at the Pella Community Center. Performances will be held July 26-29. Parts needed for the following: 5 men and 5 women (18+ years of age), 8 boys or girls (ages 15-18), 1 girl (age 6-10) and 1 boy (age 12-15) For more information, contact Lisa K Morgan at morgans11@iowatelecom.net.   

May 19 Rose Gardens 101

Adam Vande Voort will be talking about learning the basics. Soil, sun, water, and maintenance requirements. After this class, you will understand how simple it can be to care for your rose garden! Begins at 11 am. Location: De Bloemen Hof, 2017 Washington Street. Contact: 641-628-2571. 

May 20 Outreach Project: Seeds for Needs

Third Church is partnering with GAiN (Global Aid Network) to package and send vegetable seeds to be distributed through churches in Third World countries.  Everyone is invited to join the Third Church Auditorium Service for our faith-in-action service project.  Two hour packaging times are available at 9:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm in the lower level of Third Church near the Lighthouse (signs will be posted).  Registration at www.trcpella.com/seeds is greatly encouraged, however you may "walk-in" for any of the packaging times. Cost: $20 per person to cover GAiN's ministry expenses can be paid upon check-in for your shift.  Contact: Jaime Schiferl, jaimes@trcpella.com.  To learn more, watch this brief video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27HQxTrSWd4&list=UUCvEFX-9PjKOEsJwmCSLjHQ&index=17&feature=plcp.