Sunday, December 23, 2012
Christmas eve and Christmas day church services in Waukee.
New to Waukee or have visitors staying with you who need to know the times for local church services? We've got a rundown of service times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If we've overlooked something, please add the information in comments below. Merry Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waukee Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. Christmas Day: 9 a.m. St. Boniface Church Christmas Eve Mass: 3, 5 and 10 p.m. Christmas Day: 9 a.m. (no 5:30 p.m. Mass) Waukee Community Church Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Westview Church Christmas Eve: 5:30 p.m. Point of Grace Christmas Eve Eve: Sunday Dec. 23, 9 and 10:30 a.m., then 5 and 7 p.m. guest illusionist Maple Grove United Methodist Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. and 11:p.m. candlelight services …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Haven't begun your Christmas shopping yet? No problem. You don't have to go far to check items off Santa's list. Waukee shops offer plenty of last-minute gifts.
Driving down Hickman Road to the heart of Waukee, the local stores hold holiday gift options for every last-minute shopper who wants to buy local. Earl May Nursery & Garden Center Earl May, to the outsider driving by, could be seen as a gardener’s paradise. I,n reality, it offers gifts such as poinsettias, which are ideal for anyone and are on sale for $9.99 and up. The two top-selling Christmas gifts at the store are the miniature Santa statues and rocks with the University of Iowa or Iowa State’s logo on them. Goodwill Goodwill offers gifts for the bargain hunter. Whether it is clothes or toys, Goodwill has a large variety to chose from that is updated often. Popular Christmas gifts are Christmas sweaters and toys. A variety of new, …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Sixth Street and Ashworth Road, for Waukee Winterfest.
Over 500 people gathered in Waukee's Downtown Triangle that was full of lights, Christmas music and holiday cheer Friday night. Winterfest began with people lining up to see Santa Claus in the gazebo. While everyone waited, an ice sculptor was sculpting four different ice blocks and Santa’s elves were going around talking to children and handing candy out. Brandie Smith of Waukee brought her family to Winterfest. “We had a wonderful time,” Smith said. “It just brings out the Christmas spirit. We do this every year and every year it gets better.” After seeing Santa, the children received a brown bag from one of the elves with a surprise in it and moved to a line waiting for a tractor ride. The tractor ride drove everyone to the Walnut …
Monday, November 26, 2012
When do you fess up and start telling the truth about Santa Claus?
We're not even into December yet and I'm already wondering how much longer I can talk about the existence of Santa Claus. If your kids are young enough to still believe, then you understand how easy it is to use him as the reason why they should be on their best behavior. "Don't hit your sister, Santa is watching," "If you don't go to sleep, Santa won't come," and, "If you're naughty, you won't get anything for Christmas." It's not like I'm the first parent to tell their kids about St. Nick. At our house, we perpetuate the story even further with an Elf on the Shelf. "Max" (our Elf) usually arrives the day after Thanksgiving to keep tabs on the kids and report back to Santa. I hate to admit it, but it works like a charm. Yes, my kids know …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Yes, already. We know the Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year in Waukee and everywhere else. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.
Head to Jordan Creek Town Center, Valley West Mall or any other nearby stores and you'll see that it's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2012 in and around Waukee All kinds of gift ideas are out there. What do you want for Christmas 2012? Tell us in comments. To keep things local, check out the Pin Oak Gallery, a specialty retailer that sells a variety of holiday-related items and gifts, ranging from jewelry, home decor, and even custom-framing. Maybe the big box stores are your thing? Walmart has already announced it is offering layaway again this year, with the iPad and HP Ultrabook-based laptops on the list of eligible purchases. The store has changed the policy on its open fee, which is kept if you ultimately can't pay for…
Friday, December 23, 2011
Everybody wants a little something for Christmas. We asked city leaders, school officials, business owners and residents what they asked Santa for this year.
Christmas is a time for giving but it's also nice to receive a little something too. We asked some of Waukee's finest - city leaders, school administrators, teachers, business owners and residents - what they asked Santa Claus for this year. Read about what they asked for this year: Chad Vollmecke, Waukee wrestling coach and teacher at Waukee High School "I asked Santa to bring me a day or two to sleep until I wake up on my own and then a clear schedule and silent cell phone so I can focus on my family. Dave Wilkerson, Waukee Schools superintendent "I really haven't asked for anything but since the St. Louis Cardinals delivered #11 in 2011, #12 in 2012 would sure be nice." Jerry Ripperger, Waukee School Board president "That all may have …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Still looking for the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list? Look no further than Waukee.
Still scrambling to get those last-minute gifts on your Christmas list? Look no further than your neighborhood retailer. That's right, everything you need can be found right here in Waukee. Here's a brief rundown of places you'll find the prefect present for that hard-to-buy for person on your list: The Handyman He can fix just about anything you ask him to. He tinkers around the garage or his "man cave" until all hours of the night. Shouldn't he have the very best tools for the job? Head over to the Sears Hometown Store for everything hand tools, power tools, even small appliances and home technology. If you can't find just the right thing, you can also pick up a gift card and let him choose from the Sears catalog. The Diva She's likes …
Friday, December 2, 2011
The annual Winterfest celebration will be back tonight in downtown Waukee.
You better watch out, you better not cry. Santa Claus is coming to Waukee. The annual Waukee winter tradition known as Winterfest is happening this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Triangle Park in downtown Waukee. Matt Jermier, director of the Waukee Parks & Recreation, said the event is one of the most popular gatherings in the city of Waukee. "I think it's the event we look forward to every year," he said. "It's always cold but that never scares anybody off as far as citizens showing up. We always have a good turnout and it's a way to get the community out and together." This year, Santa Claus will arrive promptly at 6 p.m. on the historic Waukee Triangle, riding a Waukee fire truck. Kids of all ages will have the chance to sit on Santa's …
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Friday, November 4, 2011
As the cold draws near, the Aloft Gallery in the barn at LT Organic Farm starts wrapping up its season with a Holiday Open House.
If you're looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, this weekend might just be your chance. The Aloft Gallery is holding its annual Holiday Open House this weekend in the barn at LT Organic Farm, 32513 Ute Ave. Wendy Rounds, co-owner of the Aloft Gallery, said the open house is one of the gallery's final hurrahs before winter weather sets in. "We'll be closing for the season soon so we're clearing out a lot so we don't have to pack it all up," Rounds said. "We have all kinds of things for sale. We have a line of couture hats for babies and other baby items, aprons...we'll have a lot of jewelry on sale and my line of dog clothes." Rounds said this isn't just a chance to clean house. In true holiday fashion, Aloft will have …
Lisa
9:36 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
Yes Merry CHRISTmas to all and Happy Birthday to our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ!! You should read the Bible Karl! And no, there is nothing wrong with letting your kids believe in Santa, the tooth fairy, etc. It's the commercialization & greediness that takes away from holidays & causes people to want want want and miss the true meaning. more ›