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- 11st Saturday FREE Write Together10:00 am – 12:00 pmJoin us at Fifth Street Writers on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 AM to Noon. Together we’ll write in community on our writing projects. What’s an Open Write? Bring your laptop or whatever you write with to work on your creative writing projects—novels, memoirs, poems, project outlines, your to-do list for the , …
- 2Death Cafe5:30 pm – 6:30 pmHave questions about the afterlife? Want to talk about wills, obituaries, hospice, cemeteries, and more? Death Cafes are a space for group directed conversation about death with no agendas, profit, or specific objectives or themes. Death Cafe is a discussion group as opposed to grief support or counselling session. Thi , …Books & Bevs at London Underground6:00 pm – 7:00 pmOn first Mondays of each month, Books & Beverages will be meeting from 6 – 7 PM across the street at our favorite bar, London Underground, with co-owner Ellyn and bookseller Bailey to keep you company. This book club does not require that you read a particular book; in fact, even if you wanted to, there isn’t , …
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- 5Free Health Class – Balance Matters: Dizziness, Unsteadiness & Your Nervous System6:00 pm – 7:00 pmDo you ever feel dizzy, lightheaded, or unsteady? These common symptoms aren’t just random—they are often connected to how your spine, nervous system, and balance system work together. Led by an advanced NUCCA upper cervical chiropractor, this class is designed for anyone curious about natural, non-invasive ways to sup , …
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- 7Dog-Eared Forever9:00 am – 8:00 pmWe’re celebrating Dog-Eared Books’ 5th birthday, so it’s time for a rager! Join us the weekend of March 7th – 8th to celebrate. Our dear friends at Superdog will be out on Main Street serving up delicious food, and we will have some special birthday snacks available in the store. Along with that , …Fifth Street Writers | 1st Saturday Write Together9:30 am – 12:00 pmJoin us at Fifth Street Writers on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 AM to Noon. Together we’ll write in community on our writing projects. What’s a Write Together? Bring your laptop or whatever you write with to work on your creative writing projects—novels, memoirs, poems, project outlines, your to-do listR , …Choral Skills Group11:00 am – 1:00 pmJoin our Choral Skills Group for the chance to grow your skills as a singer with a tight-knit community of other local musicians! No matter your skill level or prior experience, everyone is welcome to add their voice to our choral group. Together, we learn and review proper singing techniques and apply those skills to , …Travel First Aid Kit Workshop4:30 pm – 6:00 pmJoin us for a hands-on workshop that blends creativity with everyday wellness. In partnership with Prairie Rose Needleworks, you’ll embroider a small red fabric bag that will become your own traveling first aid kit — perfect for your purse, car, diaper bag, or backpack. Once your pouch is stitched, we’ll move into the , …
- 8Dog-Eared Forever Flash Tattoos10:00 am – 5:00 pmWe are super excited to announce a FLASH TATTOO EVENT in collaboration with some of our favorite local tattoo artists from Inkblot Studio and Heroic Ink. As always, flash events are first-come, first-served. Doors will open and sign-ups will begin at 10 AM. Some designs will be available to view in the days leading up , …Sound Bath Meditation Experience with Amy4:30 pm – 5:30 pmJoin us for an immersive evening of relaxation, reflection, and renewal. Led by Amy, a Certified Therapeutic Sound Bath Facilitator and passionate advocate for holistic wellness, this experience invites you to reconnect with your inner calm through the transformative power of sound. Amy has been guiding sound bath expe , …
- 9Rainbow Stitch & Bitch6:30 pm – 7:30 pmAmes Pride and Prairie Rose Needleworks are partnering for a special craft meetup for LGBTQIA+ crafters! Bring your craft project and join the fun! , …
- 10Homebody Club Sign Class6:30 pm – 7:30 pmCreate a beautiful, reusable home décor sign using Chalk Couture! In this relaxed, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use Chalk Couture silkscreen transfers and chalk paste to design a sign you’ll be proud to display (or gift). We’ll walk through the entire process step-by-step—positioning your transfer, applying past , …Brown and Blue: Mexican Americans, Law Enforcement, and civil Rights in the Southwest7:00 pm – 8:00 pmMexican-origin people have since the 1830s been the victims of heavy handed and often abusive treatment at the hands of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in the Southwestern United States. Brian Behnken has spent nearly 15 years working on a two-part book project on this history. The first part, Borders o , …
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- 12Community Class: Growing Food in Iowa5:30 pm – 7:00 pmJoin vegetable farmer Alice for this beginner’s class, which will touch on what, when and how to plant a home food garden with tips on how to manage weeds and pests organically. Learn the basics of soil, how to read a seed packet, look at Extension publications to figure out when to plant and when to harvest, as well a , …
- 13500-Piece Puzzle Competition7:00 pm – 9:00 pmThat’s right, it’s time for another one of our favorite events: the 500-piece puzzle competition! This is back due to popular demand. Grab your best puzzlers and put together a team of up to 4 people to compete in the Dog-Eared Books 500-piece puzzle competition on Friday, March 13 at 7 PM. Tickets for this , …
- 14Saturday Stitchers1:00 pm – 3:00 pmCelebrate the weekend with a special weekend stitching group. Show off finished projects, find great new patterns, and maybe even get a stitch or two on your current WIP at this fun monthly event. , …Billy Goats Gruff Performance3:00 pm – 4:00 pmThe Billy Goats Gruff offers a lively, laugh-out-loud retelling of the classic tale bursts to life with music from Mozart, Rossini, and Donizetti. Follow three determined billy goats as they try to cross the bridge home, only to be stopped by a bully troll! Along the way, they discover that kindness really is contagiou , …
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- 18Lunch Bunch Stitching Meetup12:00 pm – 2:00 pmDe-stress during the work day with our new lunch time stitching group! Bring a project, bring lunch, and join us for stitching fun. Every Third Wednesday of the Month, 12-2 p.m. , …Bored? Games!6:30 pm – 8:30 pmWill you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out! Tabletop games will be available to play, or bring a favorite to share. All gaming experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Everyone 18 or older is welcome. Supported by t , …
- 19Board Game Night6:00 pm – 9:00 pmMorning Bell will be open late, offering our coffee menu plus a special cocktail and mocktail with board games available to play , …
- 20Soft Geometry Bargello Class6:30 pm – 8:30 pmUnlock the vibrant world of Bargello needlepoint in this hands-on class designed for beginners and makers ready to try something new! Bargello is a stunning geometric stitching technique known for bold color transitions and rhythmic wave-like patterns. In this session, you’ll stitch a chic border that transforms an eve , …
- 21Choral Skills Group11:00 am – 1:00 pmJoin our Choral Skills Group for the chance to grow your skills as a singer with a tight-knit community of other local musicians! No matter your skill level or prior experience, everyone is welcome to add their voice to our choral group. Together, we learn and review proper singing techniques and apply those skills to , …Build Your Own Plant Terrarium Workshop11:00 am – 12:00 pmIn this creative, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build and care for your very own terrarium, whether you prefer a lush, self-sustaining closed terrarium or an airy, desert-inspired open one. These living landscapes bring a bit of nature indoors and make beautiful, low-maintenance décor. We’ll walk you through , …
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- 23Author Event with Art Cullen7:00 pm – 8:30 pmJoin Ames Public Library for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning editor, author, and journalist Art Cullen, to celebrate his new book, Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World. In, Dear Marty, Cullen explores the relationship between farming and the environment, and the devastating effect , …
- 244th Tuesday Free Open Write3:30 pm – 5:00 pmJoin Ana McCracken for our Open Write Tuesday on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. WHAT’S AN OPEN WRITE? We join together, share what we’re working on, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end, we share our successes, and sign off. Easy peasy. Email Ana, ana@ameswriterscollective.org to register for the event. , …Just Before the Battle Mother – A Visit From A Civil War Soldier7:00 pm – 8:00 pmDressed in full Union Army regalia, O.J. Fargo focuses his first person presentation on an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil War experience. After a brief overview of the state’s involvement, the audience is introduced to a returning Civil War veteran (played by Fargo). He will detail the experiences of an Iowan during t , …
- 25Menopause 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and What to Expect7:00 pm – 8:00 pmJoin us for a clear, straightforward overview of menopause and perimenopause. We’ll discuss typical symptoms, myths and misconceptions, and modern approaches to care. Whether you’re just starting to notice changes or are well past your last period, this session offers practical guidance and answers to common questions , …
- 26Home Cooking with Midland Co: Shrimp Basics & Scampi5:30 pm – 7:00 pmMidland Co., a local Iowa business dedicated to raising responsibly sourced, delicious, and nutritious shrimp, will take the mystery out of cooking shrimp. In this engaging, demonstration-style class, you’ll learn how to confidently buy, store, thaw, and peel shrimp, along with simple, reliable techniques for cooking t , …Drumming with Chris & Lisa!5:30 pm – 6:15 pmBring your dumbeck and learn to play some popular Middle Eastern Rhythms. A new rhythm will be introduced each week! (There will be a few drums available to borrow during class if needed.) , …Drawing with Mr. Chris & Mr. Owyn!6:30 pm – 7:15 pmExplore a new artistic concept each week and have fun expanding your creativity. (This class was designed to celebrate the inner child in us all.) , …Delsarte Expression with Lisa!6:30 pm – 7:15 pmWhether you’re a performing artist or someone who wishes to be more purposefully expressive, this class is for you! Together, we’ll explore the qualities of Mental, Vital and Harmonic in the body and how each can help enhance our expressive capabilities. Lisa is a certified Three Pillars Arts ® Delsarte teacher and loo , …Dog-Eared Presents Norah O’Donnell7:00 pm – 9:00 pmDog-Eared Books is deeply honored to be hosting award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell for the release of her book We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America. Over her decades-long distinguished career, she has worked tirelessly to bring to light the untold stories of the women who shaped our country. To hono , …
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- 28Name That Toon!2:00 pm – 4:00 pmJoin the FunDamental Studios family for an Art Jam & Community Social with a focus on creating stories using cartoons. , …Sola Wood Flower Reed Diffuser Workshop5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJoin us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design a beautiful, everlasting wood flower arrangement that doubles as a natural essential oil diffuser. Using sola wood flowers, reeds, and a decorative vase, you’ll craft a piece that’s both functional and stylish—perfect for adding a touch of fragrance and charm to any r , …
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- 30Belly Dance FunDamentals with Shiara!6:00 pm – 6:45 pmThis class introduces students to the Basic Movements used in all styles of Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance. Come join the fun and shake up your Monday night routine! , …Belly Dance: Expand Your Dance with Shiara!7:00 pm – 7:45 pmThis continuing education class will introduce students to a new concept each week. An understanding of the fundamental moves used in belly dance is highly recommended. (No class on April 9) , …
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