Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Here is a list of fun ways to celebrate the arrival of spring in Waukee, even if the weather forecast doesn't sound like spring.
It's officially spring in Waukee. And yet, we're still wearing sweaters, scarves and boots because temperatures are nearly 20 degrees where they should be. Accuweather.com says the high temp today should be 51; it predicts the high in Waukee will be 30 degrees. The weather service says Waukee won't break out of the cold spell until early April, when it expects the thermometer to finally pop back into the 50s. Nevertheless, here are 7 fun ideas to try in Waukee as spring arrives: 1) Take to the trails. Explore the amazing 89-mile Raccoon River Valley Trail, which runs through Waukee and connects three counties. You can head east on it along Hickman Road and connect to Des Moines' network of trails. Or head west to Perry, Jefferson, Panora …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Canned and boxed foods can be dropped off at the Waukee Earl May Nursery location during store hours March 10-17. The store will also donate part of its March 16 sales to the food pantry run by Waukee Area Christian Services.
Mornings will be darker, but you’ll get an extra hour of daylight when you get home from work or school.
Daylight Saving Time officially began at 2 o’clock this morning. If you’re one of those people whose lives revolve around the sun, it takes some adjustment. Just what time will the sun set in Waukee tonight? Sunset is at 7:15 p.m. Sunrise on Monday is 7:29 a.m. The vernal equinox is on March 20. From that point on, we’ll be enjoying more hours of daylight. On the first day of spring, the sun rises at 7:14 a.m. and sets at 7:26 p.m. By May Day, Waukee will have 14 hours and 17 minutes of daylight, with the sun rising at 6:01 a.m. and setting at 8:18 p.m. Here are a couple of ideas to consider now that the days are longer. Add your suggestions in the comments. Start exercising outside. An extra hour of daylight at the end of the day gives …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Canned and boxed foods can be dropped off at the Waukee Earl May Nursery location during store hours March 10-17. The store will also donate part of its March 16 sales to the food pantry run by Waukee Area Christian Services.
From a Waukee Earl May News Release: Earl May Nursery & Garden Center has joined forces with the Waukee food pantry for the Earl May Cares Community Event, according to a news release. The Garden Center, located at 1530 S.E. Blackthorne Drive, will collect canned and boxed goods to be delivered to the Waukee food pantry on March 18. You may drop off your donation during normal store hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 10-17. In addition to the food drive, Earl May Nursery & Garden Center will be donating 20 percent of its sales on Saturday, March 16, to the Waukee food pantr During this all-day event, they will be focusing on feeding your family and the community by growing your own vegetables, herbs and fruits, no matter the space. There will …
Monday, December 24, 2012
Following our mostly local theme, Patch suggests these Waukee area small businesses for your last-minute holiday shopping.
Yikes! You haven’t shopped for her yet? She’s been doing all this work to get the household ready for Christmas and you’re still still wondering about what to get her? Husbands and other men – and we say this with absolute love and affection for the male gender – have a reputation, earned or not, for waiting until the last minute. Trust Patch. This. Will. Get. You. Off. The. Hook. First off, buy her some flowers. For today, not for Christmas Day. You have serious ground to make up. A holiday poinsettia — say, from Waukee's Earl May Nursery — is a great choice and you should definitely buy one and present it as a thoughtful gesture, a prelude to the prelude to the prelude to the real gift. Say something like this, “Gee, honey, with all you’…
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Mixing a concoction of things that can be found at the corner store will extend the life and luster of fresh firs.
If you're buying a live Christmas tree just this year, the following recipe will extend the life of a live tree, according to an expert. Most Christmas trees are expected to live only a couple of weeks after being cut down. But Stow, OH, Fire Marshall Jim Leidel has a recipe, he says, that extends the life and luster of the fresh firs. "No fire-proofing technique works 100 percent of the time," said Leidel. But he believes the following recipe can make a living tree stay green longer. You can buy live trees in Waukee at: Earl May Nursery, 1530 S.E. Blackthorne Drive Ingredients: Instructions: So, how does this Christmas tree tea work? "The syrup provides the food necessary to allow the base of the tree to take up water," said Leidel. "As…
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Whether you're looking for a small gift for your favorite teacher or a garage filled with tools, you can find it here in Waukee.
1) Pin Oak Gallery: If you're looking for personalized customer service and a great selection of unique gifts, Pin Oak Gallery is the place to find it. They have a little bit of everything from jewelry, home decor, artwork, candles, holiday items and so much more. They also offer free gourmet coffee, home design consultation, gift wrap, gift certificates and even shipping and delivery. Pin Oak is on the downtown Waukee Triangle at 405 Sixth St. 2) Classic Floral Design Want to send flowers or balloons for the holiday season? Look no further than Classic Floral Design. The flower shop specializes in flower arrangements, plants and balloons but also carries a small selection of gifts and decor in their shop at 450 Sixth St. 3) Waukee …
