Community Calendar Events


Brenton Arboretum Botanical Drawing Class June 1st.

[ November 30, -0001 12:00 am to May 1, 2018 12:00 pm. ] Brenton Arboretum

Courtesy of Brenton Arboretum:

The Brenton Arboretum will host a Botanical Drawing Class on June 1, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Instructor Teena Case will display her illustrations of stunning detail, and you will learn how to begin an illustration and drawing techniques.

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Antiques on Ninth Open Feb 8th - 9th

[ November 30, -0001 12:00 am to February 8, 2013 3:00 pm. November 30, -0001 12:00 am to February 9, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Antiques on Ninth - Adel Iowa

Adel and Dallas County memorabilia will be featured at  Antiques on Ninth (Cameo Rose Building)  from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. this weekend.

February 8th - 9th

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Buy Eat Live Healthy Classes Begin in Dallas County Jan 10th

[ January 10, 2012; 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. ] ISU Extension and Outreach

Eat HealthyCourtesy of Dallas County ISU Ext:

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers nutrition classes to families on limited incomes with children under age 10 or who are expecting a child.

The next session of the Family Nutrition Program begins January 10, 2013,  11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at Westview Church in Waukee.

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Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby Jan. 29th.

[ January 29, 2012; 12:30 pm; ]

Adel Scout Pack 152 Pinewood Derby

You're invited to join Pack 152 for their Annual Pinewood Derby at the old ADM Middle School.

The scouts will be debuting their brand new track purchased with the last two years of popcorn sales.

The event takes place Sunday, January 29th.

Weigh in is at 12:30 p.m. and the races start at 1:30 p.m.

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Dallas County Owl Prowls

[ January 27, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. February 3, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

Dallas County, Iowa

Owl Prowl in Dallas CountyCourtesy of Dallas County Iowa:

Dallas County Owl Prowl

Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham
Date: 1/27/2012 
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Voas Nature Area, Minburn 
Date: 2/3/2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

“Owl Prowl”, hikes will start around a bonfire as you learn about the owls of Dallas County and their signature calls.

Then you will explore the wooded trails and practice calling owls. If successful, you will experience the thrill of hearing an owl answer back to your call...

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Anytime Fitness Female Self Defense Classes

[ January 26, 2012; 6:30 pm; ]

Adel Anytime Fitness

Courtesy of Anytime Fitness

On Thursday January 26th at 6:30 p.m., Jerry Spargus of Adel will be hosting a informational meeting at the Adel Public Library meeting room.

Jerry will be discussing his intention to host, Female Self Defense Classes at the Anytime Fitness Location in Adel, Iowa.

Jerry will be gauging interest as well as discussing cost.

Anytime Fitness will also be offering special membership rates to participants.

Please call Jerry at 321-8791 for further information.

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Open House at Genesis Development Jan. 24th

[ January 24, 2012; 5:00 pm; ]

Genesis Development Open House

Courtesy of genesis Development:

Please join us as we host an Open House on January 24th, 2012 at our office located at 211 S. 7th St. Suite D here in Adel (right next to Patricks).

The open house will begin at 5:00 p.m. and refreshments will be served.

In the event that you are unable to attend but are still interested in learning more about Genesis Development and the services we offer you can get in touch with us by phone at (515) 993-5986 or by email at trevor@genesisdevelopment.com.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

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Soup Cook Off Jan 29th

[ January 29, 2012; 2:00 pm; ]

Keaseys Soup Cook Off

Keasey's Hideaway Lounge in Adel, invites you to "Soup Cook Off" Sunday, January 29th, at 2:00 p.m.

$5 Entry Fee - Sign up with bartender, any soup of any kind.

Or just come in and taste the variety!

Bloody Marys $3 (Ashley makes the best in town) and other drink specials!

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Cross Country Skiing Jan. 21st. & 22nd.

[ January 21, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. January 22, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Dallas County, Iowa

Winter in Dallas CountyCourtesy of Dallas County Iowa:

Dallas County Cross Country Skiing

Voas Nature Area, Minburn 
Date: 1/21/2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham
Date: 1/22/2012 
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Enjoy the beauty of Dallas County! The Dallas County Conservation Board is offering to two free workshops for beginners. 

There will be indoor instruction, outside practice, and an invitation to ski the beautiful prairie trails of Dallas County. Skis provided by DCCB, or bring your own.

Registration is required for this free program.

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ADM Youth Spring Soccer Registration Now Open

[ January 21, 2012; 8:00 am to 11:00 am. ]

Courtesy of Adel Park and Rec:

Spring Soccer is available for ages 5-19 .

Spring Season Games are played on weekends: mid-April to early June.

There are 2 walk-in registrations dates that will be held in the middle school commons: Jan. 10th 5:30-8pm, and Jan. 21st 8am-11am.

Registration can also be done on-line by visiting www.admsoccer.net

Registration Deadline: Jan. 21, 2012

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