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Go Further Girls STEM Conference | FEMALES IN GRADES 8-10
March 28, 9:00 am
| Location | Iowa State University Memorial Union |
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| Event For | 8-10th grade female and non-binary students |
| Cost | $25 |
| Organization | Program for Women in Science and Engineering |
| Contact | Taylor Bryan |
| americorps_wise@iastate.edu | |
| Phone | 4025157359 |
Go Further is for female-identifying students in grades 8-10 to engage in STEM activities, learn about STEM opportunities at Iowa State and meet STEM role models. Spring 2023 conferences are Tuesday, March 28th and Wednesday, April 5th. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Scholarships are available.
Families First Newsletter | ALL AGES
March 31
| Event For | All PCSD families |
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| Organization | Families First |
| Contact | Allison Kerndt |
| familiesfirst94@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 16417805741 |
The Families First Newsletter provides information about Families First events, local family-friendly events, and parenting topics.
Dutch Costume Market (formerly Dutch Costume Exchange) | GRADES KG-5
April 1, 11:00 am
| Location | Scholte Church at Pella Historical Museums |
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| Event For | Elementary Students |
| Organization | Pella Historical Museums |
| Contact | Charma Vander Wert |
| cvanderwert@pellahistorical.com | |
| Phone | 641-628-4311 |
Tulip Time is fast approaching! If you need to purchase a child or adult costume for participation or fun, check out the Dutch Costume Market! **If you want to sell your costumes, this is the perfect opportunity to do that also. There is always a demand for costumes.
Dodgeball Tournament | GRADES KG-ADULT
April 1, 5:00 pm
| Location | Smash Park Pella |
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| Event For | Kindergarten and Up |
| Cost | $5 |
| Organization | Smash Park Pella, Bobbi Slagter |
| Contact | Bobbi Slagter |
| bobbi.slagter@smashpark.com | |
| Phone | 6417809534 |
Sign up on the Smash Park app individually and teams will be made day of event.
Kindergarten through 4th grade
5th grade through 8th grade
$5 per person
Kindergarten through 4th grade
5th grade through 8th grade
$5 per person
Dodgeball Tournament - ALL AGES
April 1, 5:00 pm
| Location | Smash Park Pella |
|---|---|
| Event For | Kindergarten to Adult |
| Cost | $5 |
| Organization | Smash Park Pella, Bobbi Slagter |
| Contact | Bobbi Slagter |
| bobbi.slagter@smashpark.com | |
| Phone | 641-780-9534 |
Dodgeball Tournament
Sign up Individually and we will set up teams' day of event.
(3 divisions: 5:00pm- K-4th, 6:00pm- 5th-8th, 7:00pm 9th-ADULTS)
Minimum of 8 people, or possible combining divisions upon your permission, or a full refund.
Sign up Individually and we will set up teams' day of event.
(3 divisions: 5:00pm- K-4th, 6:00pm- 5th-8th, 7:00pm 9th-ADULTS)
Minimum of 8 people, or possible combining divisions upon your permission, or a full refund.
Youth Softball Clinic | FEMALES GRADES 3-8
April 3, 5:00 pm
| Location | Pella Middle School |
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| Event For | 3rd-8th Grade girls |
| Cost | $35 (includes camp t-shirt) $70 family rate for 2 or more campers (includes camp t-shirts) |
| Organization | Dutch Softball |
| Contact | Katie Gravert |
| katie.gravert@pellaschools.org |
WHO: 3rd-8th Grade Girls
WHAT: Softball Skills & Fundamentals
WHEN: April 3, 4, and 6
3rd and 4th Grades 5:00- 6:15
5th and 6th Grades 6:15- 7:30
7th and 8th Grades 7:30- 8:45
WHERE: Pella Middle School
WHAT: Softball Skills & Fundamentals
WHEN: April 3, 4, and 6
3rd and 4th Grades 5:00- 6:15
5th and 6th Grades 6:15- 7:30
7th and 8th Grades 7:30- 8:45
WHERE: Pella Middle School
Spring Junior Menace | AGES 3-9
April 10, 5:30 pm
| Location | Des Moines Metro Area |
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| Event For | Pre-School, Elementary boys and girls |
| Cost | $60-$110 |
| Organization | Des Moines Menace |
| Contact | Sydney Tatam |
| Sydney.Tatam@MenaceSoccer.com | |
| Phone | (515) 457-6367 |
Join the fun this spring with the Menace! Junior Menace is for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9, and is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities and games. We accept day of walk-ups.
Middle School Bowling Team | GRADES 5-8
April 15
| Location | Dutch 200 Bowl |
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| Event For | Grades 5-8 |
| Cost | $85 |
| Organization | Middle School Bowling (Grades 5-8) |
| Contact | Lynn Bishara |
| pellayouthbowlingleague@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 641-628-3010 |
Everyone loves bowling, having fun, getting better & making new friends!
Street Survival | GRADES 9-12
April 30, 8:30 am
| Location | DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA |
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| Event For | High School Students |
| Cost | $95.00 |
| Organization | SCCA Foundation and BMW CCA Foundation |
| Contact | Kathy Talbot |
| tkathy62@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 515.490.5833 |
Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens more about car control in a full day of driving their own car through exercises in a controlled environment with an in car instructor. This program is designed to give students hands on experience and the tools to become smarter, safer drivers
Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) | AGES 5-12
April 30, 6:00 pm
| Location | Third Reformed Church - 708 East 13th St - Pella |
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| Event For | Children Ages 5 - 12 |
| Cost | $15 for workbook, scholarships available |
| Organization | Divorce Care for Kids |
| Contact | Becky Watkins |
| beckywatkins20@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 641-990-2789 |
DC4K is a nondenominational support group for children of families experiencing seperation, divorce or an absent parent. A 13-week program that uses games, crafts, videos, music, puppets, exercise, stories, & activities that help children learn to process current family dynamics.
Pella Wish Lists 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3 | GRADES PS-6
May 31
| Organization | Pella PTO |
|---|---|
| Contact | Pella PTO |
| pellapto@gmail.com |
Even with a carefully planned school supply list, our teachers and staff often spend their own money to re-supply their classrooms or buy new materials for special projects. Let's help them achieve their classroom goals by purchasing one or two items from their Amazon (or Target) Wish Lists!
Drake University Summer Voice Intensive | GRADES 7-12
June 19
| Location | Drake University Harmon Fine Arts Center |
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| Event For | Middle and High school Students |
| Cost | $375 |
| Organization | Drake University |
| Contact | Alyssa Becker |
| alyssa.becker@drake.edu | |
| Phone | 515-271-3534 |
This week-long daytime camp provides students with voice lessons, coachings, classes, full choir experiences and performance opportunities to develop their voices, build confidence in performance, and prepare for auditions. The week will culminate into a performance for friends and family.
Ambush Sports 7 on 7 Football in Pella | STUDENTS ENTERING 1-12 for 2023-24
June 26, 5:00 pm
| Location | Pella Sports Park |
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| Event For | Kids Grades 1-12. School Year 2023-24 |
| Cost | $450 per team grades 1-2, $800 per team Grades 3-8, $1k High school. |
| Organization | Ambush Sports |
| Contact | Collin Jacobsen |
| Ambushsports.Collin@gmail.com |
7 on 7 Football with modified field sizes for younger ages. Teams play minimum of two 25 minute games per week. Season runs June 26 - July 2. Cost is roughly $80 per player (little more for high school). Teams may register with $100 deposit or players individually.
Community Services Summer Program Guide | ALL AGES
October 4
| Organization | City of Pella, Community Services |
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| Contact | Brenda Ross |
| bross@cityofpella.com | |
| Phone | 641-628-4571 |
Little Acorns - A New Kid-Centric Non-Profit! | GRADES 1-8
October 1
| Event For | K-12 Students |
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| Organization | Little Acorns |
| Contact | Elise Pederson and Marlaina Lightkeeper |
| greatoaksfromlittleacorns@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 6124322394 |
A new Pella based non-profit organization, Little Acorns, has been created. This kid-centric group will encourage and recruit young people in the area to participate in service projects and activities to better our community. Lead by 8th grader, Marlaina Lightkeeper.