Have you ever seen a pumpkin smashed in the middle of the road and wondered who threw it there? Perhaps your teens saw the same thing and yelled, “Cool!” as you drove by the bright orange mess. While your kiddos are well-mannered enough not to recreate this on their own, perhaps the upcoming Teen “Pumpkin […]
Category: Community Events
Leaf Collection Days 2018
Of course, with all of the things that we absolutely, wholeheartedly love about autumn, there comes the beautiful yet inevitably messy falling of the leaves. While you may give yourself the time to enjoy the beautiful blanket of foliage that surrounds your home, the time comes when they need to be gathered up! If you […]
Ankeny Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 2018
Did you attend the pancake event last year? If so, then you’ve probably been dreaming about flapjacks, hotcakes, or pancakes! No matter what you call them, you know that the yearly Ankeny Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is one of the most delicious events our Ankeny, IA community has to offer (and since it’s for a […]
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Fire Prevention Week Open House
October is certainly known for its build up to Halloween but did you know there’s something else that’s quite significant to pay attention to? National Fire Prevention Week takes place during this month, too! Don’t let the excitement of Jack-O-Lanterns and candy overshadow this important time in our nation and in our community, as we […]
Bunny 101 Program 2018
Nope, we’re not confused. This isn’t an Easter event! Instead, the upcoming Bunny 101 Program is just for individuals and families who are thinking that they might want to add a special bunny friend to their lives (or, perhaps already have) but don’t know a whole lot about these furry little creatures. Feel like you […]
Iowa KidSight Free Eye Screening
Have you been meaning to have your little one’s eyes screened for their pre-K requirements? For those with very young children, Iowa KidSight brings the Iowa KidSight Free Eye Screening event to our Ankeny, IA community. It offers screenings to promote early detection (which allows for very early treatment) for vision concerns. Learn more, remember […]
Spanish Language Conversation Circle
Wish you could remember some of the details you’ve forgotten since your high school Spanish classes? Still have the basics down but you’re quite rusty when it comes to putting sentences together and actually speaking? No problem! Our Ankeny, IA community’s Spanish Language Conversation Circle will help you polish up your conversational Spanish in no […]
Elephant & Piggie Book Club
If you’re already very familiar with Elephant & Piggie, then you know just why heading to the library for Elephant & Piggie Book Club will put a huge smile on your child’s face! If you’re not familiar just yet, head to the library or your nearest book store and check out these wonderful books for […]
Crafty Reader Story Time
Do you love activities for your children that are multi-faceted? Is there something about story times that are more interactive that seem to put your child in a particularly good mood? If so, you may wish to begin attending Crafty Reader Story Time. Don’t miss it! […]
Family Game Night!
Are there few things you find more enjoyable than sitting around playing games with the family? If you have every intention of doing so but you end up distracted (or if you’d really love to join other Ankeny, IA community families, too, for even more fun), head on out to the upcoming Family Game Night! […]
