Art Exhibit - "the well worn path" by Suzanne Faris
From 02/17/2010 - 03/25/2010
Mills Gallery, Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts, Central College, 812 University Street. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Artist Suzanne Faris’s work explores the relationship of people to place to object as affected by memory and visual perception. Her primary area of focus is sculpture and installation art while being experiential in nature. Her exhibit titled “the well worn path” is site specific, and she will create it especially for the Mills Gallery. She also will install small, related pieces in various places around campus. Faris received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and visual communication from Purdue University and a Master’s of Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is currently an assistant professor of art at Colorado State University. Faris is this year’s Allison B. Allen guest artist and artist in residence. The Allison B. Allen visiting artist endowment is in memory of Allison B. Allen, artist and teacher, and funds a visiting artist selected so as to expand the diversity of artistic experience and cultural outlook beyond that offered by the faculty of the art department. An artist talk and reception will be February 18, in Mills Gallery at 5:30 p.m. Exhibit & artist talk are both free & open to the public. For more information, call 628.5334.
Dutch Dancing Practices
From 03/09/2010 - 04/22/2010
Jefferson Intermediate School, 813 E. 13th Street. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tulip Time is just around the corner! Learn how to Dutch dance & show your skills by dancing in front of the Tulip Toren at 2 & 7 p.m. all 3 days of Tuliip Time! Practices are for beginners in 5th grade through adult & are Tuesday & Thursday nights. There will be no practice March 16 & 18 due to Spring Break. Alumni Dutch dancers join April 20 & 22. All dancers will move to Franklin Street for practices April 26, 27, & 28 and May 3 & 4 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. For more information or to register, call Sue at 780.7207 or Trish at 621.0025.
Pella Recreation Little Tyke Soccer Registration
From 03/10/2010 - 04/09/2010
Register at Pella Community Services Office in Community Center.
712 Union (office hours 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.).
Registration deadline is Friday, April 9th.
For boys and girls 4 years of age who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2010.
Central College coaches & players will instruct basic skills of soccer such as dribbling, passing & kicking.
Program dates are April 10, 17, 24 & May 1 from 10:00 till 10:45 a.m. at the Pella Soccer Complex.
Program fee is $15 living in the city limits and $18 living outside the city limits.
Pella Cinema Movies
From 03/17/2010 - 03/25/2010
"SHUTTER ISLAND" (R)
Last Shows Wed. & Thurs. March 17th & 18th @ 7:10 p.m.
"Alice in Wonderland" (PG)
Now Showing
- Fri. & Sat. at 6:50 & 9:10 p.m.
- Sat. & Sun. Matinees at 1:30 & 4:00 p.m.
- Sun. through Thurs. at 6:50 p.m.
"THE BOUNTY HUNTER" (PG-13)
Starts Fri. March 19th
- Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 & 9:20 p.m.
- Sat. & Sun. Matinees at 1:40 & 4:10 p.m.
- Sun. through Thurs. at 7:00 p.m.
"SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE" (R)
Now Showing
- Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 & 9:20 p.m.
- Sat. & Sun. Matinees at 1:40 & 4:10 p.m.
- Sun. through Thurs. at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, call 621-0329 or visit www.dreamstar-cinemas.com.
Afternoon Movie at the Pella Library
From 03/17/2010 - 03/17/2010
Please come watch an afternoon movie at 2:30 p.m. on the big screen in the meeting room. Parents are welcome.
Girls' Night Out!
From 03/18/2010 - 03/18/2010
Tassel Ridge Winery, 1681 - 220th Street, Leighton. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a Wine-A-Rita and fabulous Caribbean-style appetizers at our tropical-themed Girls’ Night Out! Wear your favorite island attire and receive a complimentary Tassel Ridge Winery tasting glass. There will be ongoing “Create Simple Appetizers to make your Entertaining a Hit” demonstrations complete with recipe cards for you to take home. Gather a group of your girlfriends and make reservations now. These events are sure to sell out fast! Price is $15 per person plus tax. Reservations required by March 8 for either nights - March 11 or 18. For more information or reservations, call 641.672.9463.
Amazing Race: Pella Edition
From 03/18/2010 - 03/18/2010
Sponsored by Sterling Physical Teraphy
Hosted by Pella Aquatic Department, Art Center & Pella Public Libary
10 a.m. for 10 teams of 2
Must register before race @ the Community Center Office
Cost is $5 per team
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
From 03/19/2010 - 03/19/2010
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 726 - 218th Place. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss the annual St. Mary's Knights of Columbus fish fry. All are welcome to attend the Stations of the Cross held at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary's, just before the fish fry. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 or under, and $20 for a family for dine-in or take-out. For more information or to order take-out, call 628.3078.
Open Gaming at the Pella Library
From 03/19/2010 - 03/19/2010
The library will have the Wii set up for play from 10:00 a.m. until noon and also from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. All students are welcome to participate.
Cadet-O-Rama
From 03/20/2010 - 03/20/2010
Vermeer Global Pavilion from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Cadets will race model cars starting at 8:30 a.m.
Cadets will display badgework and projects they completed this year.
Concessions will be available all morning.
Family activities include a carnival and a miniature golf course.
Gospel Singers Male Chorus at First Baptist Church 9 a.m.
From 03/21/2010 - 03/21/2010
Ron & Debra Reinstra Speaking at Central College
From 03/22/2010 - 03/23/2010
Speaking about their new book "Worship Words:Discipline Language for Faithful Ministry"
Monday March 22nd, Noon (Cost $6.50).
Join Ron & Debra for lunch in the President's Dining Room at Central Market.
Tuesday March 23rd, 9:00 a.m. at 2nd Reformed Church (FREE).
Workshop on litturgical language.
Tuesday March 23rd, 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel (FREE).
Presentation discussing challenges of using language with dignity, power & insight in the context of worship.
The couple spent many years working at Central prior to writing their book. Ron was an assistant chaplain, while Debra was an adjunct professor of English. Ron currently is visiting professor of worship and preaching at Western Theological Seminary. Debra is associate professor of English at Calvin College.
Tulip Time Queen & Court Debut
From 03/23/2010 - 03/23/2010
Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Presenting 75 year old story of Tulip Time!
Open to the public with a recerption following.
Come meet Queen Heidi and her Royal Court!
Pella Dutchesses will also be featured.
Royalty Party
From 03/23/2010 - 03/23/2010
Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium, Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street. 7:00 p.m.
The Royalty Party is one of the first public events for the Tulip Queen and Court. They will present their program and the Dutchesses will perform. Refreshments and opportunity to greet the Queen and Court follows the program. No admission charged or reservations needed. For more information, call 628.2409.
Mary & Dale Andringa Speaking at Central College
From 03/23/2010 - 03/23/2010
Cox-Snow Recital Hall at 11:00 a.m. free and open to the public.
Mary & Dale Andringa will share experiences and insights from their careers as business and social entrepreneurs. This presentation of the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Program is made possible by Bruce and Sandy Heerema who endowed the Martin Heerema Chair in Business and Entrepreneurship.
Mary serves as president and co-chief executive officer of Vermeer Corporation and Dale is involved in not-for-profit work following his retirement from practicing medicine for nearly 30 years.
Prior to being named president and co-chief executive officer in 2003, Mary was president and chief operating officer with a special focus on manufacturing, continuous improvement and engineering. She joined the family-owned company in 1982 as a marketing researcher. She’s served on several boards, nationally and locally, and is a former trustee of Central College.
Dale retired as chief medical officer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 2008. He continues working on corporate initiatives as a consultant for Wellmark.
He began his practice in primary care internal medicine in 1979 and was instrumental in merging and growing it into what eventually became Integra Health. As vice president and chief medical officer of Integra Health, he was responsible for quality oversight, physician governance and process improvement initiatives. At the age of 35, Dale became the youngest attending physician to be elected president of the medical staff at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. In 1997, he joined the family business as medical director and director of strategic improvement, managing Vermeer’s 7,000-member self-funded health plan. He’s also served on several boards and committees throughout Iowa.
Dad's Belgium Waffles at Faith CRC
From 03/24/2010 - 03/24/2010
Waffles from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. free will offering.
Auction at 7:00 p.m. by the Young People (sponsored by GEMS).
First Baptist Church Benefit for Youth Mission Trip
From 03/24/2010 - 03/24/2010
Serving chili, ham sandwiches, dessert and drink from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. freewill donations.
Jennifer Pozner Presentation
From 03/24/2010 - 03/24/2010
van Emmerik Studio, Maytag Student Center, Central College, 812 University Street. 7:00 p.m.
Jennifer Pozner presents Bachelor Babes, Bridezillas & Husband-Hunting Harems: Unraveling Reality TV’s Twisted Fairy Tales. Do you ever wonder: why “reality” TV frames humiliation of women as “ideal fairy tale romance”?; if Prince Charming would really make his “true love” bend over so he could kick her in the butt?; if men should be valued for more than just the size of their…wallets? Then don't miss this rousing, multi-media presentation! With humor, razor-sharp analysis and provocative clips from shows like "The Bachelor," "America's Next Top Model," "American Idol," "Extreme Makeover" and "Flavor of Love," media critic Jennifer L. Pozner exposes how “reality” TV reinforces regressive stereotypes about women and men, race and class, and sex, love and marriage in America. She skewers the lack of ethnic and physical diversity in a genre where women are sold right alongside soda and cell phones, and reveals how reality TV glorifies eating disorders, derides female intelligence, demeans people of color, and reduces Prince Charming to any jerk with a firm butt and a firmer financial portfolio. Students will never see dating, mating and makeover shows the same way again… and they will laugh—a lot! Sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Life. For more information, call 628.5134.
US Poet Laureate Kay Ryan Reading at Central
From 03/25/2010 - 03/25/2010
Cox-Snow Recital hall at 7:30 p.m. free and open to the public.
Ryan will meet informally with aspiring writers in the Geisler Library's Reading Room at 4:00 p.m.
Ryan's works are exhilarating and she has been described as an anomaly in literary culture. Laureate is one of California's most highly regarded poets. Her peoms and essays have appeared in numerous magazines, journals and anthologies. One of her peoms has been permanently installed at New York's Central Park Zoo.
Her visit is made possible by a $7,050 grant from Humanities Iowa. The proposal, which was deemed "exemplary" provides support for the Geisler Library Writers Reading Spring 2010 series. Humanities Iowa is a private, non-profit state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, whose mission is to enhance the civic life, culture and identity of Iowans. Humanities Iowa is particularly interested in supporting projects that stimulate meaningful community dialogue, attract diverse audiences, are participatory and engaging, and invite discovery of the humanities in interesting and exciting ways. In addidtion to the Humanitites Iowa funds, other sponsors for this program were made possible by Geisler Library and The Friends of Central Arts.
Habits for a Fantastic Marriage Get-Away Weekend
From 03/26/2010 - 03/29/2010
Relationship Enrichment Center at Strawtown Inn
Please contact us for reservations:
1111 Washington St (PO Box 5) 641-621-9500
Email: strawtown@iowatelecom.net
Step out of the demands of your daily life to enrich your relationship with your spouse.
Stay, dine, relax and learn the habits for a fantastic marriage.
Based on God's word learn how to create a lasting & an extraordinary marriage.
Price is $150 per couple includes meals, conference materials and a 3 night stay.
Begins Friday evening & concludes Monday morning after breakfast.
Other Weekend Dates:
April 9th - 12th
April 23rd - 26th
May 14th - 17th
Midweek Dates:
April 20th - 23rd
May 25th - 28th
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
From 03/26/2010 - 03/26/2010
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 726 - 218th Place. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss the annual St. Mary's Knights of Columbus fish fry. All are welcome to attend the Stations of the Cross held at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary's, just before the fish fry. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 or under, and $20 for a family for dine-in or take-out. For more information or to order take-out, call 628.3078.
Central College Presents the 2010 Iowa Days of Percussion
From 03/26/2010 - 03/27/2010
PANORAMIC will perform Friday, March 26th at 7:30 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium.
All-Iowa Mass Steel Band featuring the Central College Flying Pans Steel Pans and the University of Iowa Pan American Steel Band will perform Saturday, March 27th at 7:30 pm.m in Douwstra Auditorium.
Central College along with the Iowa Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society will present the 2010 Iowa Days of Percussion. The festival features junior high/high school and university/college percussion ensembles from across iowa. Workshops and clinics are held for participants and taught by members of the Caribbean-fusion group PANORAMIC. All events are free and open to the public.
Stanley Dahl, associate professor of music at Central College will host the event.
Participating schools include: Central College, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls High School, Des Moines Roosevelt High School, Pella High School, Pleasant Valley High School, Waukee High School, West Des Moines Dowling Catholic High School, North Scott Junior High School and Walcott Junior High School.
Wine & Food Pairing Dinner
From 03/27/2010 - 03/27/2010
Tassel Ridge Winery, 1681 - 220th Street, Leighton. 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a three-course dinner under a Moroccan-style tent featuring delicious Moroccan foods. Each course will be paired with select Tassel Ridge wines. Last year’s event was a huge hit! Price is $50 per person plus tax. Reservations accepted through March 24. For more information or to reserve your space, call 641.672.9463.
Dutch Costume & Wooden Shoe Exchange
From 03/27/2010 - 03/27/2010
Scholte Church, Pella Historical Village, 501 Franklin Street, Pella. 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Tulip Time is just around the corner! Get yourself a new costume at the Dutch Costume Exchange.
Costumes on hangers & wooden shoes can be dropped off March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. need to be priced.
For more information, call Nela at 628-4975 or the Historical office at 628-2409.
Benefit for Ian Davidson & Curtis Meyers
From 03/27/2010 - 03/27/2010
Vermeer Global Pavilion, 1210 Vermeer Road East. 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The evening will include supper, a carnival, bake sale, prize-drawing, and concert. Proceeds will benefit Ian Davidson, the son of Pastor Ross and Heidi, who is battling leukemia, and Curtis Meyers, husband and father, who is fighting kidney cancer. Free will donation. For more information, call Verla at 628.9629 or email Jason.
Book Bash "Now I Eat My ABC's"
From 03/27/2010 - 03/27/2010
Pella Public Library 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a morning filled with crafts, activities & information for parents.
First 100 families with a child age 0 to 5 will receive a FREE Copy of the book!
Sponsored by Families First
Funded by Marion County Empowerment & The Friends of the Pella Public Library
The Pella Shooting Club
From 03/27/2010 - 03/27/2010
Pella High School Parking Lot, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Collecting "all" redeemable cans & bottles.
To donate your cans please call 641-780-4802.
Money raised will help middle through high school youth purchase equipment and pay for events.
Gospel Singers Male Chorus at First Baptist Church 6:00 p.m.
From 03/28/2010 - 03/28/2010
Teen Challenge Benefit
Relay Iowa Presentation at Pella Public Library
From 03/30/2010 - 03/30/2010
Hard of Hearing Residents of Pella are encouraged to attend a presentation at 10:30 a.m. about a telephone that provides captions to those who are hard of hearing. A phone will be available for the community to try through May 2010.
For more information contact lori.sporrer@hamiltionrelay.com or www.relayiowa.com or call 888-516-4692.