Is your family ready for a brisk day outside, learning about bison and elk? The Junior Ranger Naturalist Program at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a great way to introduce youngsters to these magnificent animals. The refuge is open for winter hours, and provides many opportunities to observe plants and wildlife throughout the […]
Category: Community Events
Holiday Movie: The Polar Express
What are your favorite holiday movies? Is The Polar Express on your list? Are you getting just a little bit stir crazy with all of the wrapping (and having to wait for loved ones to open their gifts)? Do you think getting the little ones out for some holiday fun sounds nice? If so, then […]
Community Wrapping Event
It’s so much fun to buy piles of gifts for everyone! Then, just when you think you’re done until Christmas rolls around, you remember: Now you have to wrap all of those gifts! What a major endeavor that can turn out to be! If you’d like a little help this season, you just might want […]
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
Want to make sure your kids enjoy all of the amazing things you enjoyed as a child during the holidays? Feel like you’ve got an awful lot of exciting plans to pack in and not a lot of time to accomplish them? Get started by bringing your kiddos by the library for the upcoming Meet […]
Historical Society Cookie Sale
Sure, we’ve reminded you plenty of times to snack wisely, and brush after eating. Sometimes life requires sweet treats, however, and the Ankeny Historical Society holiday cookie sale is one of those times. The Ankeny Area Historical Society gathers and maintains documents and artifacts from Ankeny and surrounding areas. The cookie sale fundraiser helps support […]
Meet Our Team Member: Ashley!
You might immediately recognize Ashley if you’re already a patient of ours. Whether she has cleaned your teeth before or not, you recognize her face because she’s been working with us as one of our very friendly dental hygienists for several years! She’s a skilled and important part of our hard-working dental care team, compassionate […]
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Is your kiddo off from school on the day before Thanksgiving? Perhaps your tiny tyke wants your attention but you’ve been doing about a million other things in preparation for Turkey Day, which means your son or daughter has some serious energy to use up! Take a quick break and head over to the Thanksgiving […]
Teen Minecraft And Robotics Night
Love seeing the amazing things your teens can do with Minecraft? Are they quite taken with robotics? As impressed as you are, do you ever think to yourself, “Hmm, this is great but I would sure love it if my kid was hanging out with other kids in real life” but virtual reality frequently wins? […]
2nd Through 4th Grade Basketball Registration
Has your son or daughter been extremely excited about upcoming basketball league? If so, you won’t want to miss the registration deadline. Make sure to set aside time to sign up your children for Ankeny Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Leagues, so they can look forward to a very fun and active start to the […]
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Howl-O-Ween Pooch Pawty
Do you have plans for Halloween? How about Howl-o-ween? If you aren’t certain about how you’ll be celebrating this exciting holiday with your furry best friend but you definitely can’t imagine letting the opportunity pass you by, then it’s probably a good idea to check out the upcoming Howl-O-Ween Pooch Pawty! […]
