Friday, September 14, 2012
Looking for a little weekend fun in Waukee? Here's what's happening Sept. 14, 15 and 16 right here at home.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Friday Waukee vs. Mason City The Waukee Warriors will face the Johnston Dragons at Johnston High School Stadium tonight at 7:30 p.m. The Warriors are 2-1 after a win over Mason City last week here at home. Tonight is Johnston's Homecoming game. Saturday Waukee's 9th Grade Volleyball Inviational Waukee's 9th grade volleyball team will host an invitational meet Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at Prairieview School in Waukee. Teams from Ankeny, Ballard, Dowling Catholic, Grandview Park Baptist, PCM, Des Moines Roosevelt, Saydel Community Schools, and West Des Moines Valley will all compete. Kids Art Class: Mini Monets at Aloft Gallery Come out to the Aloft Gallery Saturday at 1 p.m. for a kids art class for children ages 7 and up. The little …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Battery recycling is now available to residents in Waukee thanks to a partnership with the Metro Waste Authority and Call2Recycle.
The city of Waukee has partnered with the Metro Waste Authority and Call2Recycle to make recycling batteries and cell phones more convenient. The program offers recycling of household batteries and cell phones at no cost to residents. "Waukee is joining thousands of communities across the country in protecting the environment by providing residents with an environmentally responsible way to safely dispose of used batteries," said Carl Smith, president and CEO of RBRC, which operates Call2Recycle. "Participating in a battery recycling program is one important way communities can make themselves healthier, safer and more sustainable." Residents can drop off batteries at Waukee City Hall, the Waukee Public Library,and the City Public Works …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, April 16, and some other stuff, too.
1) Yard Waste Collection Begins Today Yard waste collection is today in Waukee. Pick up will be every Monday through the last week of November. Residents are reminded that yard waste material is to be placed in yard waste bags or clearly marked containers. Do not use garbage or recycling bins. Sticks/branches are to be bundled and are not to exceed 4 feet in length. For questions, contact the city of Waukee at (515) 987-4522. 2) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do with the kids today? The Waukee Public Library has a few things for you to do. Whimsical Ones is for babies and toddlers ages 12-24 months. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, April 2, and some other stuff, too.
1) Yard Waste Collection Begins Today Yard waste collection will begin in Waukee begins today and will continue every Monday through the last week of November. Residents are reminded that yard waste material is to be placed in yard waste bags or clearly marked containers. Do not use garbage or recycling bins. Sticks/branches are to be bundled and are not to exceed 4 feet in length. For questions, contact the city of Waukee at (515) 987-4522. 2) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do with the kids today? The Waukee Public Library has a few things for you to do. Whimsical Ones is for babies and toddlers ages 12-24 months. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays and read-aloud stories, followed by …
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, March 29, and some other stuff, too.
1) Rotary Club Meeting Interested in joining the Rotary Club? The group will meet first thing this morning at 6:45 a.m. at the Des Moines Golf & Country Club in West Des Moines. 2) Waukee Area Food Pantry Services Waukee Area Christian Services Food Pantry is open today from 9-11 a.m. offering non-perishable food and personal items for those living in the Waukee School District or those with approval from local churches. The food pantry is located in the lower level of Westview Church. 3) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something fun to do for the kids today? Why not take a class at the Waukee Public Library? Time for Twos is for toddlers 2-3 years-old. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays, and read-…
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, March 28, and some other stuff, too.
1) Today's Weather Expect clear skies today with a high near 74. Tonight, much of the same with a low around 48. 2) Early Dismissal Don't forget! Today is early dismissal for all Waukee Schools. Elementary schools will dismiss today at 1:40 p.m. Secondary schools dismiss at 12:50 p.m. 3) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for some fun for the kids today? Check out Playful Preschoolers at 10 a.m. at the Waukee Public Library. Playful Preschoolers is for children ages 3 to 6. It includes read-aloud stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. Babies and Books also meets at 10 a.m. It's for pre-walkers (babies approximately birth to 18 mos.) with a caregiver. There will be songs, books and rhymes. Only one child per caregiver …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, March 27, and some other stuff, too.
1) Today's Weather Expect a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. today, otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 75. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 48. 2) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do today? Why not check out some of the activities at the Waukee Public Library? The Playful Preschoolers class, for children ages 3 to 6, includes read-aloud stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. It's offered at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. today. Are you a writer? Are you interested in meeting other writers to compare, critique, and expand your abilities? The Writer's Group meets at the library on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. 3) Waukee High School Girls Varsity Track…
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, March 13, and some other stuff, too.
1) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do today? Why not check out some of the activities at the Waukee Public Library? The Playful Preschoolers class, for children ages 3 to 6, includes read-aloud stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. It's offered at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. today. Dewey Discoveries: LEGOS! will meet today at 4:30 p.m. Come create with Legos. Prizes will be awarded for various categories. Enjoy a Lego themed treat while you are here! 2) Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Waukee Public Library. The next meeting of the Waukee Public Library Board will be held on…
Monday, March 12, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, March 12, and some other stuff, too.
1) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do with the kids today? The Waukee Public Library has a few things for you to do. Whimsical Ones is for babies and toddlers ages 12-24 months. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. Whimsical Ones meets at 10 a.m. Time for Twos is for toddlers 2-3 years-old. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays, and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. Time for Twos meets at 11 a.m. For students interested in leadership at the Waukee Public Library, the Teen Advisory Board will meet today at 3:30 p.m. at the library. Teen advisers volunteer at the library, plan teen programs and run fundraisers. They also …
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Want to know what's up in Waukee today? Here's everything you need to know today, March 7, and some other stuff, too.
1) Today's Weather Expect scattered showers today with thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m. Otherwise cloudy with a high near 62. Tonight, more rain is likely as well as a slight chance of snow. Expect a low around 31. 2) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for some fun for the kids today? Check out Playful Preschoolers at 10 a.m. at the Waukee Public Library. Playful Preschoolers is for children ages 3 to 6. It includes read-aloud stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. Babies and Books also meets at 10 a.m. It's for pre-walkers (babies approximately birth to 18 mos.) with a caregiver. There will be songs, books and rhymes. Only one child per caregiver is recommended. There will be a Teen Movie showing today at 1:30 p.m…
Lennie Thompson.
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