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Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) | Ages 5-12
December 8, 6:00 pm
| Location | Third Church-708 East 13th Street-Pella |
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| Event For | Ages 5 - 12 |
| Cost | $0 |
| Organization | Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) |
| Contact | Becky Watkins |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-990-2789 |
DC4K IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WITH AN ABSENT PARENT, OR EXPERIENCING SEPARATION OR DIVORCE
South East Aquatics Winter Registration | Ages 5-18
November 22
| Event For | Ages 5 through 18 |
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| Organization | South East Aquatics |
| Contact | Kim Nedder |
| [email protected] |
Registration for South East Aquatics Winter Swim Team is now open! SEA offers developmental and competitive swimming opportunities for athletes ages five through high school. Please go to www.seaswim.org and look for the red flashing light for more information and to register.
Go Further Girls in STEM Conference | Grades 8-10
November 7, 9:00 am
| Location | Iowa State University Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50011 |
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| Event For | Grades 8-10 |
| Cost | Early registration: $30; After 10/22: $35 |
| Organization | Iowa State University Program for Women in Science and Engineering |
| Contact | Taylor Bryan |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 515-294-5814 |
Conference Dates:
Saturday, October 26th
Thursday, October 31st
Thursday, November 7th
Saturday, October 26th
Thursday, October 31st
Thursday, November 7th
Pella Schools Club Tennis | Grades 5-8
October 16, 3:45 pm
| Location | Pella High School Tennis Courts |
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| Event For | Grades 5-8 |
| Cost | 25 |
| Organization | Pella Tennis |
| Contact | Lindsy Brandt |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6412049031 |
Fall Pella Schools Club Tennis open to Pella School students grades 5-8.
Families First Parenting & Youth Support Classes | PARENTS & ADULTS SUPPORTING YOUTH
October 15
| Event For | PARENTS & ADULTS SUPPORTING YOUTH |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Organization | Families First of Pella |
| Contact | Allison Kerndt |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-5741 |
"Good Inside" Workshops offered for parents facing a variety of challenges as well as Love and Logic classes for adults supporting youth with challenging pasts. Please see flyer for detailed information.
Pella in Pink | ALL AGES
October 6, 2:00 pm
| Location | Cordova Park Pavilion at Lake Red Rock |
|---|---|
| Event For | Family Friendly |
| Cost | $35 |
| Organization | Pella Regional Health Center Foundation |
| Contact | Jenny Hesseltine |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-621-2290 |
Join us on Sunday, October 6, from 2-4 PM at Cordova Park Pavilion, Lake Red Rock for a 1.2-mile walk to support those impacted by breast cancer. Wear pink, walk with us, and make a difference! Registration Deadline: September 3. Registration includes an exclusive event shirt!
Little Acorns - A New Kid-Centric Non-Profit! | GRADES 1-8
October 1
| Event For | K-12 Students |
|---|---|
| Organization | Little Acorns |
| Contact | Elise Pederson and Marlaina Lightkeeper |
| [email protected] | |
| 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.
The Perry Initiative - GRADES 9-12
September 28, 8:30 am
| Location | University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Medical Education and Research Facility 375 Newton Road, Iowa City |
|---|---|
| Event For | High School Students |
| Organization | The Perry Initiative and University of Iowa Health Care |
| Contact | Hanna Stone or Ava Waddilove |
| [email protected] |
The Perry Initiative inspires young women and students underrepresented in medicine to be leaders in Orthopaedic Surgery
and Engineering by partnering with medical centers, universities, and high schools nationwide.
and Engineering by partnering with medical centers, universities, and high schools nationwide.
Girl Scout Informational Meeting | FEMALES K-5
September 24, 6:00 pm
| Location | Lincoln: September 5, 6:00-7:00 pm; Madison: September 24, 6:00-7:00 pm |
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| Event For | Girls in K-5 |
| Organization | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa |
| Contact | Trelawney Carman |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 515-577-6281 |
Stop by one of the events to learn more about Girl Scouts in Pella! Bring your grown-ups along!
Love and Logic Parenting Classes | Parents of All Ages
September 24, 6:00 pm
| Location | Trinity Church |
|---|---|
| Event For | Parents of all ages |
| Cost | No Cost |
| Organization | Families First of Pella |
| Contact | Allison Kerndt |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-5741 |
The Love and Logic approach is dedicated to making parenting fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and chaotic. It provides practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children.
Christian College Fair | High School Kids
September 23, 6:30 pm
| Location | Pella Christian High School |
|---|---|
| Event For | High school and college age students and their families |
| Cost | Free |
| Organization | Pella Christian & NACCAP |
| Contact | Trixanna Wang |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641.628.4440 |
Meet admissions personnel, gather important financial aid information, & explore Christian college & university opportunities. Join us at Pella Christian High School on September 23rd, 6:30-8:30 pm. All students and their families are welcome. Admission is free. Pre-Registration strongly encouraged.
58th annual Fall Festival at Nelson Pioneer Farm | ALL AGES
September 21, 10:00 am
| Location | 2211 Nelson Lane, Oskaloosa, Iowa |
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| Event For | families, individuals, lovers of history and farming |
| Cost | Adults $10, Students $5, Kids 5 & Under Free |
| Organization | Mahaska County Historical Society |
| Contact | Susan Knox |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-672-2989 |
Lake Red Rock's Summer Program Schedule | ALL AGES
September 21
| Location | Lake Red Rock |
|---|---|
| Event For | Family audiences - some day camps are for specific ages - see program details in booklet |
| Cost | free |
| Organization | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Contact | Tracy Spry |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-828-7522 |
Looking for something to do this summer? Lake Red Rock's 2024 Summer Program Guide is now available! There are lots of great activities planned for the family!
Pella Children's Choir | 1-6th GRADES
September 16, 6:00 pm
| Location | Peace Lutheran Church |
|---|---|
| Event For | 1st-6th Grade Students |
| Cost | $75 |
| Organization | Iowa Youth Chorus/Pella Children's Choir |
| Contact | Joseph Tangen |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 507-350-4787 |
Students in grades 1st through 6th are welcome. Children will work on proper singing technique, reading music, and perform a variety of styles of choral music. The Pella Children’s Choir has local performances as well as performances in the Metro area with the other Iowa Youth Chorus groups.
World Renowned Pianist - Dino Kartsonakis Concert | ALL AGES
September 15, 6:00 pm
| Location | First Church at 605 Broadway St. Pella, IA |
|---|---|
| Event For | All Ages |
| Cost | General Admission: $25/ticket; Artist's Circle: $35/ticket; VIP: $50/ticket |
| Organization | First Church of Pella |
| Contact | Amanda Johnston |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-3493 |
First Church is excited to host Dino Kartsonakis
Sunday, September 15 at 6:00 PM
First Church Sanctuary
Grammy, Dove, and Telly Award Winner
More information about Dino at dinopiano.com
Sunday, September 15 at 6:00 PM
First Church Sanctuary
Grammy, Dove, and Telly Award Winner
More information about Dino at dinopiano.com
Dino Kartsonakis World Renowned Pianist Concert & Scholarship | ALL AGES
September 15, 6:00 pm
| Location | First Church at 605 Broadway St. Pella, IA |
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| Event For | All Ages |
| Cost | General Admission: $25/ticket; Artist's Circle: $35/ticket; VIP: $50/ticket |
| Organization | First Church of Pella |
| Contact | Amanda Johnston |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-3493 |
Enjoy the Grammy, Dove, and Telly Award Winner Dino Kartsonakis piano concert on September 15th at First Church. Register by frcpella.org/events or by calling 641-628-3493. He is also offering a scholarship to a budding 5th-12th grade piano student. See First Church's website for details.
