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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 , …Capturing the Night Sky: Astrophotography for Beginners6:00 pm – 8:30 pmHave you ever wanted to photograph a beautiful night sky, but been frustrated by your phone camera’s capabilities? Come learn about the basics of astrophotography with Jesus Acosta and Oleg Pestovsky from the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers. They will explain how to get started with this hobby, answer questions, an , …
- 2Middle Eastern Rhythms with Shiara!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmLearn some of the basic drum rhythms used in Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance and explore a variety of ways of bringing them to life through movement! , …Belly Dance FunDamentals with Shiara!7:30 pm – 8:30 pmThis 5-week beginner level class will focus on learning fundamental movements used in all styles of belly dance. Students will begin to build a strong foundation in this beautiful art form while also exploring stylization and personal expression. , …
- 3NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group2:00 pm – 3:30 pmNAMI Connection support groups , …Dudes Hanging Out5:00 pm – 7:00 pmCasual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. For any questions, please contact: David at 515-520-2552 or email aquarist72@yahoo.com , …
- 4Chinese Tea Service11:00 am – 2:00 pmJoin us for our First Friday Chinese Tea Service, where we explore the rich history and tradition of Chinese fermented teas brewed in the traditional gong fu style. Reserve your seat at either 11am or 1pm, and each service is limited to 6 attendees. Reservations https://checkout.square.site/merchant/8E864ZF1MYNGQ/check , …Sip & Stitch Meetup4:00 pm – 6:00 pmNeed a relaxing night of stitching fun? Bring your favorite beverage and join us for an afternoon of fun and needlework. , …Queers & Beers5:00 pm – 7:00 pmEveryone welcome! LGBTQIA+ Happy Hour. 21+ only. , …Spring Floral Embroidery Hoop5:30 pm – 7:30 pmLearn a new skill while creating a new piece of art for your home or a gift for a friend! Owner of Handful of Made, Karlie Hunter, will walk you through embroidering this spring floral hoop. You will learn a few basic stitches, embroidery tips and tricks, and go home with your own hand embroidered spring floral 5″ , …Drink & Draw6:00 pm – 9:00 pmInkblot Studio and Morning Bell Coffee Roasters present Drink and Draw. Grab a coffee, latte, cocktail, mocktail and a great time. We’ll have a clothed figure model for your academic drawing delight. Open to all skill levels and all media. FREE! , …Music Bingo at Cornbred!!8:00 pmFree to Play, Win Prizes, Happy Hour Drink Specials! Come on over and sing to some fun party songs and fill up your BINGO board! , …Buckmiller Schwager Trio at Della Viti8:00 pm – 11:00 pmIYKYK Buckmiller Schwager is a show you don’t want to miss! we are happy to welcome them back to Della Viti for a super fun Friday Night Show! April., 4th 8pm Free to attend, 21+ Delicious Drinks, #bestinstorycounty Wine selection and an extensive cocktail menu means it will be an amazing night!! See less , …
- 5Ken Jolls on the Chocolaterie Stam Baby Grand Piano12:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome and hear world renowned Ken Jolls on the Stam baby grand piano! Ken has played all over the world with other musicians, including such notables as Bob Hope, Sonny and Cher, and Helen Reddy, as well as a couple of presidents. Ken is a retired Chemical Engineering professor from Iowa State. He has degrees in Chemica , …
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- 7Middle Eastern Drumming with Chris & Lisa!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmJoin us to Learn Basic Middle Eastern Rhythms, plus flourishes & ornamentations. Each week will focus on a new rhythm! , …
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- 9Middle Eastern Rhythms with Shiara!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmLearn some of the basic drum rhythms used in Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance and explore a variety of ways of bringing them to life through movement! , …
- 10NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group2:00 pm – 3:30 pmNAMI Connection support groups , …Dudes Hanging Out5:00 pm – 7:00 pmCasual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. For any questions, please contact: David at 515-520-2552 or email aquarist72@yahoo.com , …CLASS – Starting Solids: Purees & Baby-Led Weaning5:30 pm – 7:00 pmGetting ready to introduce solid foods to your baby or struggling with how much—or what—they should be eating? Unsure whether to follow traditional weaning or try baby-led weaning? Join this introductory class led by a registered dietitian to learn about your baby’s nutritional needs and discover strategies to foster a , …
- 11Sip & Stitch Meetup4:00 pm – 6:00 pmNeed a relaxing night of stitching fun? Bring your favorite beverage and join us for an afternoon of fun and needlework. , …Music Bingo at Cornbred!!8:00 pmFree to Play, Win Prizes, Happy Hour Drink Specials! Come on over and sing to some fun party songs and fill up your BINGO board! , …
- 12Ken Jolls on the Chocolaterie Stam Baby Grand Piano12:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome and hear world renowned Ken Jolls on the Stam baby grand piano! Ken has played all over the world with other musicians, including such notables as Bob Hope, Sonny and Cher, and Helen Reddy, as well as a couple of presidents. Ken is a retired Chemical Engineering professor from Iowa State. He has degrees in Chemica , …Ames Mrs. Roper Romp!!1:00 pm – 5:00 pmThe National Order of Mrs. Ropers – Ames chapter will be hosting its first Pub Crawl on April 12th from 1-5 pm. We will meet at Tom Evans Plaza on Main street for a group picture at 3:30 pm. (Weather pending – we may change location) Participating venues are: Della Viti, London Underground, Sweet Caroline&# , …Saturday Night Live Music with Great Ceasar’s Goat at Della Viti8:00 pm – 11:00 pmWe are excited to have Great Caesar’s Goat back this In April! Mark your calendars and get here early for a seat – these guys rock the house and you don’t want to miss it! Free event, 21+, Great cocktails, Wine and Craft Beer!! See less , …
- 13Sunday Stitchers1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBanish the Sunday scaries 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. , …
- 14Area Young Professionals Sip & Social at Della Viti!4:30 pm – 6:30 pmJoin us at Della Viti for a fun evening of drinks, delicious appetizers, and great company. It’s the perfect chance to unwind and connect with AREA YP Members. Have a drink, make new friends. It’s casual! We will do a raffle drawing for two gift cards at 5:30pm – must be present to win. First 30 people to arrive will g , …Middle Eastern Drumming with Chris & Lisa!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmJoin us to Learn Basic Middle Eastern Rhythms, plus flourishes & ornamentations. Each week will focus on a new rhythm! , …
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- 16Middle Eastern Rhythms with Shiara!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmLearn some of the basic drum rhythms used in Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance and explore a variety of ways of bringing them to life through movement! , …
- 17NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group2:00 pm – 3:30 pmNAMI Connection support groups , …Dudes Hanging Out5:00 pm – 7:00 pmCasual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. For any questions, please contact: David at 515-520-2552 or email aquarist72@yahoo.com , …Third Thursday Needle Night6:00 pm – 8:00 pmIt’s needle night at the Octagon! Come see local artists demonstrate a variety of needle and fiber arts, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, quilting and mending. This come-and-go event is from 6:00-8:00 PM and is for all ages. Feel free to bring your own fiber projects to work on as you sit alongside , …Third Thursday Miles and Pints Group Run/Walk6:15 pm – 8:00 pmJoin us for a fun, east run or walk! After the event, we will walk over to Torrent Brewing and hang out! , …
- 18Sip & Stitch Meetup4:00 pm – 6:00 pmNeed a relaxing night of stitching fun? Bring your favorite beverage and join us for an afternoon of fun and needlework. , …Music Bingo at Cornbred!!8:00 pmFree to Play, Win Prizes, Happy Hour Drink Specials! Come on over and sing to some fun party songs and fill up your BINGO board! , …
- 19Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk9:00 am – 11:30 amISU faculty, staff, students, and community members will gather for a 4K route around campus to raise awareness for suicide prevention and learn about community mental health resources. A brief program will feature the parents and fraternity brothers of ISU student, Jeremy Onyango, who died of suicide in 2022. This is , …Ken Jolls on the Chocolaterie Stam Baby Grand Piano12:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome and hear world renowned Ken Jolls on the Stam baby grand piano! Ken has played all over the world with other musicians, including such notables as Bob Hope, Sonny and Cher, and Helen Reddy, as well as a couple of presidents. Ken is a retired Chemical Engineering professor from Iowa State. He has degrees in Chemica , …
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- 21EARTH MONTH CLASS – Beginner Bike Repair6:15 pm – 7:15 pmCurious about bike maintenance? Learn how to fix a flat, oil your chain, and keep your bike in top shape with simple preventative care. Avoid costly repairs down the road by joining the legendary Ronn Ritz, owner of Skunk River Cycles, for an engaging session on the fundamentals of bike repair. Ronn will not have time , …Middle Eastern Drumming with Chris & Lisa!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmJoin us to Learn Basic Middle Eastern Rhythms, plus flourishes & ornamentations. Each week will focus on a new rhythm! , …
- 22EARTH MONTH CLASS – Composting with Worms!6:00 pm – 7:00 pmJoin us to discover just how easy it is to turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich compost! Vermiculture, or composting with worms, is a simple and efficient method perfect for both homeowners and apartment dwellers. With just a small bin and some hardworking worms, you can compost food waste year-round—no backyard re , …
- 23DV Trivia Night – the 2000’s – Wed 4/237:00 am – 9:00 pmDV Trivia – Jeopardy Style is SO much fun we can ONLY do it Monthly! And for April it will be on the Decade that began with Y2k – All the Trivia From 2000 – 2010 Yo Mama said you should be there! , …Middle Eastern Rhythms with Shiara!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmLearn some of the basic drum rhythms used in Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance and explore a variety of ways of bringing them to life through movement! , …
- 24NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group2:00 pm – 3:30 pmNAMI Connection support groups , …Dudes Hanging Out5:00 pm – 7:00 pmCasual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. For any questions, please contact: David at 515-520-2552 or email aquarist72@yahoo.com , …Twisted Stitchers5:00 pm – 7:00 pmDo you love dark, sassy, or, dare we say, vulgar stitching? This group is for you! Mix, mingle, and talk needlework with a naughty bent. , …
- 254th 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. , …Sip & Stitch Meetup4:00 pm – 6:00 pmNeed a relaxing night of stitching fun? Bring your favorite beverage and join us for an afternoon of fun and needlework. , …Music Bingo at Cornbred!!8:00 pmFree to Play, Win Prizes, Happy Hour Drink Specials! Come on over and sing to some fun party songs and fill up your BINGO board! , …
- 26EARTH MONTH CLASS – Beginner Bike Repair9:30 am – 10:30 amCurious about bike maintenance? Learn how to fix a flat, oil your chain, and keep your bike in top shape with simple preventative care. Avoid costly repairs down the road by joining the legendary Ronn Ritz, owner of Skunk River Cycles, for an engaging session on the fundamentals of bike repair. Ronn will not have time , …Ken Jolls on the Chocolaterie Stam Baby Grand Piano12:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome and hear world renowned Ken Jolls on the Stam baby grand piano! Ken has played all over the world with other musicians, including such notables as Bob Hope, Sonny and Cher, and Helen Reddy, as well as a couple of presidents. Ken is a retired Chemical Engineering professor from Iowa State. He has degrees in Chemica , …
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- 28Middle Eastern Drumming with Chris & Lisa!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmJoin us to Learn Basic Middle Eastern Rhythms, plus flourishes & ornamentations. Each week will focus on a new rhythm! , …
- 29HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging5:00 pm – 6:30 pmJoin us for an immersive, hands-on foraging class at Ada Hayden Park, where we’ll explore the natural abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing in our local landscape. Led by Crystal Jewell, a Neuroscience Graduate Student at Iowa State and Science Communicator, this class will teach you how to identify, harvest , …
- 30Embroidered Market Tote6:30 pm – 8:30 pmCelebrate the start of farmer’s market season with a hand stitched tote bag! Participants will practice some stitches before starting a tote bag decorated with market veggies. This class is beginner friendly. All supplies are provided. , …Middle Eastern Rhythms with Shiara!6:45 pm – 7:15 pmLearn some of the basic drum rhythms used in Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance and explore a variety of ways of bringing them to life through movement! , …Lecture Series: Bells of Iowa State7:00 pmAs Iowa State University marks the Campanile’s historic 125th anniversary, experience this multi-media history of the Carillon located in this iconic structure. Melodies from this 50-bell instrument are woven into daily life on campus – memorable to students and visitors alike. The program includes a charming video of , …
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