**As always, items entered are to the best of my knowledge and I apologize for any errors. Please email announcements and items of community interest to info@polkcitysquare.com. Thank you! -Kimberly **
Monday, January 23
- City Council Meeting
6:30 pm. Open to the public. Click here to see agenda & meeting minutes.
- Saylorville Marina Fitness
5:30 pm Step & Strength, 6:30 pm Power Yoga. Bring your own mat!
Tuesday, January 24
- BeTween
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Join us weekly for TwEEN programs. This month we will be playing Wii. Polk City Community Library.
- Saylorville Marina Fitness
5:30 pm Zumba/Mat Work, 6:30 pm Zumba Express.
Wednesday, January 25
- Coffee Wednesday
10:00 am. Polk City Community Library.
- Saylorville Marina Fitness
5:30 pm 15/15/15, 6:30 pm Power Yoga. Bring your own mat.
Thursday, January 26
- Story Time @ Library
10:30 am. Join us for this story time designed for all ages. Polk City Community Library.
- Saylorville Marina Fitness
5:30 pm Step/Power Yoga, 6:30 pm Boot Camp Fitness.
- Sit n Stitch.
6:00 pm. Bring your needlework and join us for the evening! All levels of stitchers welcome! Polk City Community Library.
- Movie Night @ The Library
6:30 pm. Animal Planet: Growing Up Arctic NOT RATED See what it’s like to grow up in the arctic if you’re a polar bear, seal or walrus! You are welcome to bring pillows, blankets and snacks. Polk City Community Library.
Friday, January 27
Saturday, January 28
Sunday, January 29
Upcoming Events:
- North Polk Central Elementary 5K Walk n’ Run, April 21, 2012 (Registration form)
- Four Seasons Festival, July 20-21, 2012
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Submitted by Chris Mullins
Volunteers are needed to help with a chess club at West Elementary. The club meets on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15. The dates are every Tuesday from Jan 31 – March.7. We are looking for people who know how to play chess. Interested people may contact Mrs. Ann Fox at West asap. Thanks for your help. Please let me know if you have questions.
Info from www.fourseasonsfestival.com
Mark your calendars! Standing Hampton has been booked for Friday, July 20, 2012. “Capturing the sound and magic of the glory days of classic rock, Standing Hampton performs the best musical nuggets of the 70’s, 80’s and beyond.” Click here to visit their website.
Info from www.fourseasonsfestival.com
It is this time of year that we begin to dream of longer days, warmer temps and outdoor play. But before long, Spring will be upon us and the training countdown will begin for the 3rd Annual Four Seasons Festival 5k/8k races in Polk City. We appreciate your feedback following the 2011 races and are excited to announce several improvements for 2012:
- Expanded age group awards
- Medals for all 5k/8k finishers
- Improved coordination between race finish, awards, and kids’ races
- Expanded post-race food/beverage options
- Plus a few surprises – all for an affordable, family friendly registration fee
We’re pleased that so many of you enjoyed the races in 2011 and we look forward to making a great event even better. As you hang up the 2012 calendar next week, our hope is that you’ll flip ahead, circle Saturday, July 21st, and plan to join us in Polk City once again.
Sincerely,
Greg Bell and Scott Patterson
5k/8k Co-Race Directors
Polk City Four Seasons Festival
(ALL proceeds go to North Polk Post Prom Event)
Who: Anyone over the age of 21
What: Socializing, Dancing, Karaoke
When: Saturday, February 25th, 2012
7:30 pm-11:30 pm
Where: TCI Golf Club, Polk City
* Light appetizers * Cash Bar * Casual Dress *
$50.00 Admits 2 Adults
(single tickets also available)
No refunds if event cancelled due to weather
Tickets available at:
North Polk High School, Alleman
***** GIVEAWAY *****
We have TWO tickets to giveaway to Polk City Square readers! We’ll draw for one ticket on January 30th and the second ticket February 6th.
Online Registration will start January 16th. Go to our website http://www.eteamz.com/polkcitylittleleague1 and click on the registration button. You will still be able to pay by check via the online registration.
Age ranges 4-12 years old by April 30th of this year.
Fees: First player 65.00 Second Player 60.00
LOCATION CHANGE: Walk in registration will be January 28th from Noon – 4pm Cupp Insurance on the square.
Registration Ends February 28th.
League Dates: April 1st – June 24th.
If you would like to volunteer for the upcoming season please send and email to Jay Kvidera @ pcll@mediacombb.net
Big Creek Ducks Unlimited
Where: Assumption Church Gym – Granger
When: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
Doors open at 5:30
Ticket prices: $40 single $55 couple $25 greenwing $260 sponsor
Meal will be choice of Pork Medallion, Grilled Chicken Breast, Veggie Lasagna, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Corn, 3 salads, Brownies and Lemon Bars.
There will be raffles, games, and silent and live auctions
Tickets maybe purchased online at www.ducks.org, select Iowa, click on see all events, then click on Big Creek Ducks Unlimited, and then Buy Tickets or call Chad at 515-707-2565
Open House at Treasures and More this weekend!
Friday, January 20th, Noon – 5:30 pm
Saturday, January 21st 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Tasting of Jasper Winery wines Saturday January 21st 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Come in and check out the variety of items found in our shop as well as get some great deals from local vendors! The Craft Exchange on the square is having an open house as well. We are right next to the Reising Sun Cafe and Ashley’s Dance Studio! JKLART Jewelry, Bread by Brown, and Thirty-one (Denae Erickson) will be in the store these 2 days. Stop in!!!
The Craft Exchange is celebrating its First Anniversary by having a Stash Sale.
Friday and Saturday January 20th and 21st we will be celebrating. We bought over 700 yards of fabric and quilting supplies. I’m sure you will recognize these names; Hoffman International, Debbie Mum, South Sea Imports, Thimbleberries, and Kaufman. There are also a lot of novelty fabrics: John Deere, Boy Scouts, Raggedy Ann, Animal Prints, Laurel Birch, and Holiday Fabrics. All are priced at $4.00 to $6.00 a yard. The store will be open extended hours; 9:00 – 6:00 on Friday and 10:00-5:00 on Saturday.
Everything in the store will be an additional 10% off. Plus if you have one of our recycle bags from when we opened bring it in for 40% off one item or cut of fabric,
Join us for cake from The Reising Sun on Saturday!
Happy Anniversary to The Craft Exchange
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