COMMUNITY EVENTS SEPTEMBER – JANUARY September 22 – Art on the Lake Festival Art on the Lake is excited to announce The 3rd Annual Art on the Lake Festival which will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2018! The Art on the Lake Festival is held at Copper Creek Lake Park in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The Festival is a family-friendly event that is free to the public and features music presented by Central Iowa Blues Society, food from local venders, interactive kids’ crafts in Lil’ Artist Alley, and showcases over 50 local artists. Location Time Date Fee
Copper Creek Lake Park 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sept 22 Free
Tumbling Tots This 45 minute program is designed for kids ages 3-6 to explore large motor movements in a group environment, emphasizing balance and coordination through basic tumbling moves and exercises. Location Dates Time am Ages Register
Doanes Park Youth Center Tuesdays, Sep 25 – Oct 30 Tuesdays, Jan. 8 – Feb. 12 Session 1: 9:00 am-9:45 am Session 2: 10:00 am-10:45 3 – 6 years PHTumblingTots@yahoo.com or (515)360-7919
October 3 - Coffee with a Cop The Pleasant Hill Police Department invites community members to come together for Coffee with a Cop. This informal event invites community members to discuss issues, learn more about the department’s work, build relationships and drink coffee with the cops! Location Date
Caribou Coffee 4910 Maple Drive Oct 3
Time
7:00 am-9:00 am
3 - Stay Independent This four-week nutrition and wellness series is taught by a registered dietitian for adults aged 60 and older who want to remain strong and independent. These classes will teach you about the fantastic health benefits of eating well and moving more. You will sample healthy, tasty food and take home an exercise DVD and guidebook. You will set realistic health goals and trade tips with peers! Session 1: Three Meals a Day for Work and Play Session 2: Feast on Fruits and Vegetables Session 3: Power Up with Protein Session 4: Exercise Your Independence Location Pleasant Hill Public Library Dates Wednesdays, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 Time 10:00 am– 11:00 am Fee $10.00 for all sessions Age 60+ Deadline Oct 1 Register at
www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
13 - Pleasant Hill Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Come meet your local fire department, friends, and neighbors. Mercy One and Life Flight Helicopters will land for families to see. Donations will benefit the firefighters’ association. A Flu Shot Clinic will be available from 8-10 am Location Dates
Pleasant Hill Fire Station 5151 Maple Drive Oct 13
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7:00-11:00 am Free will donation
MARY SIMON Banking 515.245.5480 msimon@bankerstrust.com www.bankerstrust.com 3820 8TH STREET SW ALTOONA, IA 50009
JEFF JARDING Healthcare 515.262.2496 kharlow@broadlawns.org www.broadlawns.org 1801 HICKMAN ROAD DES MOINES, IA 50314
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EVENTS CONT. 13 – Babysitting Basics Help your child be a great babysitter by expanding their skills and confidence to provide safe and responsible care when asked to babysit. Designed for students in fifth grade and above, this course teaches basic first aid, caring for infants and young children, meal preparation, and child development. Upon completion of the course, your child will receive a Babysitting Basics Certificate. Cost of the program includes lunch as well as some babysitting essential items. This class is for both boys and girls. Location Berean 5299 E University Ave Date Oct 13 Time 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fee $30.00 Age 10+ Deadline Oct 9 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
13 - Pleasant Hill Public Library Ribbon Cutting
The library has undergone major improvements and renovations, including a reorganization of space. Come celebrate and experience the
changes with us! Treats and activities will be available for kids of all ages. Bring the family! Location Dates Time Fee Age
Pleasant Hill Public Library Oct 13 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Free All Ages
19 – Halloween Party
Time Fee
Come and join the ghoulish fun! There Will be fun and games for all ages. Come in your favorite costume! *Sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Library and Parks & Recreation* Location Doanes Park Youth Center Date Oct 19 Time 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Fee Free
26 – Trick or Treat Around the Lake Trick or Treat Around the Lake is going on the second year in Pleasant Hill. Come out and meet your local businesses, bring your family to the lake and trick or treat. We will provide face painting, bouncy houses and plenty of fun for the whole family. Last year’s event was a huge hit for our community. Location Date
Copper Creek Lake Park Oct 26
Creative Genius Art Children shine bright in Creative Geniuses Art Program as they explore many mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students use an artistic process that connects personal interests to inspire ideas, develop technical art skills, and empower creativity beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook. Creative Geniuses Sketchbooks are available at www. WeAreCreativeGeniuses.com. Location Dates Time Fee Age Deadline
CHER BROWN Financial Planner
KIRK GLAWE Telecommunications
515.262.0858 cher@clbrownassociates.com
515-262-7686 kglawe@gotovi.com
www.clbrownassociates.com 5075 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. SUITE E PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
5:30pm- 7pm Free
www.gotoci.com 1301 NE 56TH STREET PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
Doanes Park Youth Center Nov 3 – Nov 17 Pleasant Hill Public Library Nov 24 Saturdays, Nov 3 – Nov 24 10:00 am – 11:30 am $70.00 Grades K – 5 Oct 26
Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
November
3 – Community Tree Planting Project
Mural Makers Mural makers is an especially designed art program for middle schoolers. This program gives a place for the needs of this age: individual expression, socializing, and creative growth. Mural Makers engages youth in joy of community service and connects the arts to the community. We will make memories as we come together to develop and design who they are and what they mean to the community. Each artist uses their own individual strengths and talents to form an unified collaborative piece together. Students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook. Creative Geniuses Sketchbooks are available at www. WeAreCreativeGeniuses.com. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Nov. 3 – Nov. 17 Pleasant Hill Public Library Nov 24 Dates Nov 3–Nov 24 Time 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Fee $70.00 Age Grades 5 – 8 Deadline Oct 29 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration children =
Join the Pleasant Hill Parks & Rec for a volunteer tree planting event in Pleasant Hill. We will start at 8:00 a.m. at the Parks Maintenance Shop (1600 South Pleasant Hill Blvd). The Parks & Rec will provide gloves and tools. Volunteers simply need to show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.
Location Parks Maintenance Shop 1600 South Pleasant Hill Blvd Date Nov 3 Time 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee Free Questions Rick Courcier 515.262.9368 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
4 - Cops 4 Kids Chili Feed & Silent Auction The Cops 4 Kids Chili Feed & Silent Auction is a fundraising tool the Pleasant Hill and Altoona Police Officers use to purchase Holiday gifts, which are then given to deserving families in Eastern Polk County. Location Date Time
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11:00 am- 2:00 pm
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TRISHA SMITH Banking
12 – Dinner Delights Freezer Meal Parties – Get Ready for the Busy Holiday Season Dinner Delights freezer meal parties are a fun way to assemble meals ahead of time so you can pull them out and have fresh, delicious dinners on the table in no time. They will take care of the menu planning, shopping and prepping. At the end of the party, everyone takes home six meals to put in the freezer. Dinner Delights brings all the meal supplies. All you have to bring is bag to take the meals home. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Date Nov 12 Time 6:00 pm Fee $90 for 3 servings of 6 meals Age 18+ Deadline Nov 9 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
December 1 – Breakfast with Santa Come and have breakfast with Santa! Pancakes, sausages, milk, and juice will be served (while supplies last). Children can enjoy breakfast, face painting, and a book fair. Don’t miss any photo opportunities with Santa and friends. Location Time Date
Doanes Park Youth Center 8:00 am - 11:00 am Dec 1
KRIS DEBOLT Video Productions
515.331.3100 tsmith@bankcsb.com
515-556-2911 krisdebolt@gmail.com
www.bankcsb.com
www.digitalmatters.net
1025 N. HICKORY BLVD. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
80 CONSTITUTION BLVD. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
EVENTS CONT. Fee Free
1 – Family Fun Night Bring the whole family and have a blast at the Doanes Park Youth Center. Play BINGO, win prizes, and spend quality time with your family. Younger kids can practice their numbers and letters. No cash prizes and no blotters...this is a family event! Parents are encouraged to play with their children. Location Time Date Fee
Doanes Park Youth Center 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dec 1 Free
2 – Make and Take Join us for creative fun! Adults and children make holiday ornaments for your special tree! The annual Make and Take an Ornament allows families to decorate ornaments for their Christmas tree or give them as gifts. Refreshments will be served. *The event is sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Public Library* Location Doanes Park Youth Center Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Date Dec 2 Fee Free
7 - Tot Time Want to get your little one out of the house to play? Come and play with us inside this winter! This program provides a place for care givers to bring their children to play in a safe and fun environment, and it's a great way to make new friends! This is not a structured play group, but rather an open space for kids to move around, play, laugh, and have fun! We provide the activities and care givers provide the supervision. *Care givers are required to stay* Location Doanes Park Youth Center Time 9:00 am - 10:30 am Dates Fridays, Dec 7 - Feb 1 Ages 2 – 6 yrs Fee Free! *No Program Dec 28 and Jan 1*
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8 – Friends & Family Art Make art together with family or friends. Seasonal and holiday inspired art time. Family portraits, greeting cards, and more! Treats and refreshments will be served. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Date Dec 8 Time 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Fee $10/Person Deadline Nov 30 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/ registration
14 – Kidz Night Out Holiday Edition It's the best LEGO party in town! Kidz Night Out is an evening of creative FUN sure to please your budding builders. Three hours of LEGO activities including loads of free play LEGO bricks for creative projects and challenges. Our signature motorized "technic" model building featuring winter and holiday themed models. 3D winter and holiday models and mosaics plus Chima Speedorz and LEGO Spinjitzus will add to the fun. Builders can watch a LEGO movie, create a holiday spin art craft and more. Bring them hungry... we will have pizza and Christmas cookies. With a variety of stations and activities, our event is great for LEGO fans 4*-12 years old, so leave them with us and enjoy a night out for dinner and a movie! You'll feel great knowing your kids are in a safe, enriching environment and the kids will be happy to have an evening of Holiday FUN dedicated to them! Each participant will build and take home a LEGO Christmas tree ornament. *4 year olds must be accompanied by an older sibling or parent* Location Doanes Park Youth Center Date Dec 14 Time 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Fee $30 Age 4 – 12 yrs Register at www.bricks4kidz.com/
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January Healthy and Homemade “Healthy and Homemade” is a series of three fun nutrition classes for people who want to eat healthy and enjoy doing it! The classes are taught by Mary Krisco, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and Human Sciences Specialist for ISU Extension and Outreach. Session 1 - Veg Out!: Participants will assemble a delicious roasted vegetable dish; learn about all the ways vegetables can help them fight heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and strategize and set goals to increase their personal vegetable consumption. Session 2 - Slow Cooker Meals: Participants will gather for a cozy meal of slow-cooked chili and discuss the benefits of slow cookers for saving time, money and energy. They will learn how to avoid the most common food safety mistakes people make with slow cookers and go home with delicious, healthy recipes. Session 3 - Cooking for One or Two: This class is intended for people who find it hard to get motivated to cook at home when there are only one or two diners to feed. Participants learn ways to fix quick, easy, affordable and appetizing meals that will support their health. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Dates Thursdays, Jan 17, 24, 31 Time 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Fee $30 for all sessions Age 18+ Deadline Jan 10
MATT WEBER Grocery Store 515.262.5951 u1381@farewaystores.com www.fareway.com 5500 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
Skinner Law Office P.C BRAD SKINNER Legal Services brad@eastpolklaw.com 515.967.4264
KARL RITLAND Insurance/Financial Planning 515-266-8188 karl.ritland@edwardsjones.com www.edwardsjones.com 4400 E. UNIVERSITY, SUITE 100 PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
MINDY LITTELL Used Car Sales 515.262.8244 Mindy.Littell@MurrayDSM.com MikeMurrayMotors.com 2602 NE 46TH AVE. DES MOINES, IA 50317
PO Box 367 Altoona, IA 50009
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EVENTS CONT. Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
Date
10 – Dinner Delights Freezer Meal Parties – Get Organized for the New Year
12 – Adaptive Sports Day
Dinner Delights freezer meal parties are a fun way to assemble meals ahead of time so you can pull them out and have fresh, delicious dinners on the table in no time. They will take care of the menu planning, shopping and prepping. Dinner Delights brings all the meal supplies. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Dates Jan 10 Time 6:00 p.m. Fee $90 for 3 servings of 6 meals Age 18+ Deadline Jan 7 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
Time
4910 Maple Drive Jan 11 7:00 am-9:00 am
Enjoy a morning of activities specifically designed for those with special needs. Courage League Sports will lead some of your favorite field games adapted to the skill level of participants. We guarantee a fun-filled morning of play and socialization. Soccer, giant game board fitness, parachute play and tumbling are just a few of the activities participants can look forward to enjoying. Location Date Time
Deadline
Jan 9
Register at info@courageleaguesports.com
Doanes Park Youth Center Jan 12 9:00 am (2 – 6 yrs) 10:00 am (7 – 12 yrs) 11 am (13+)
11 - Coffee with a Cop Pleasant Hill Police Department invites community members to come together for Coffee with a Cop. This informal event invites community members to discuss issues, learn more about the department’s work, build relationships and drink coffee with the cops! Location
Caribou Coffee
18 - Creative Genius Art
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ERIC CANNON Engineers and Planners 515.964.2020 ecannon@snyder-associates.com
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Children shine bright in Creative Geniuses Art Program as they explore many mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students use an artistic process that connects personal interests to inspire ideas,
JOE SHEPHERD Home Inspections 515.783.6566 joe@hchinspections.com
www.snyder-associates.com
www.hchinspections.com
2727 SW SNYDER BLVD. ANKENY, IA 50023
8324 NE 46TH AVE. ALTOONA, IA 50009
develop technical art skills, and empower creativity beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook. Creative Geniuses Sketchbooks available at www. WeAreCreativeGeniuses.com. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Dates Saturdays, Jan 26 – Feb 16 Time 10:00 am – 11:30 am Fee $70.00 Age Grades K – 5 Deadline Jan 18 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
18 – Mural Makers Mural makers is an especially designed art program for middle schoolers. This program gives a place for the needs of this age: individual expression, socializing, and creative growth. Mural Makers engages youth in joy of community service and connects the arts to the community. We will make memories as we come together to develop and design who they are and what they mean to the community. Each artist uses their own individual strengths and talents to form an unified collaborative piece together. Students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook. Creative Geniuses Sketchbooks are available at www. WeAreCreativeGeniuses.com. Location
Doanes Park Youth Center
Dates Saturdays, Jan 26 – Feb 16 Time 11:45 am -1:15 pm Fee $70.00 Age Grades 5 – 8 Deadline Jan 18 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
Ongoing Events
23 – Friends & Family Art Make art together with family or friends. Activities will include a spring inspired sculpture project. Treats and refreshments will be served. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Date Feb 23 Time 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Fee $10/person Deadline Feb 15 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
14 – Dinner Delights
WHITNEY THOMPSON Family Entertainment Center
Dinner Delights freezer meal parties are a fun way to assemble meals ahead of time so you can pull them out and have fresh, delicious dinners on the table in no time. They will take care of the menu planning, shopping and prepping. Dinner Delights brings all the meal supplies. Location Doanes Park Youth Center Dates March 14 Time 6:00 p.m. Fee $90 for 3 servings of 6 meals Age 18+ Deadline March 11 Register at www.pleasanthilliowa.org/registration
Febuary
March
Freezer Meal Parties – Get Organized for the New Year
Senior Tennis League Looking for something to do on a Wednesday? Join the Pleasant Hill Senior Tennis League. This is a great way to meet people and play the game of tennis. Beginner tennis players are welcomed! Location Doanes Park Tennis Courts Dates Wednesdays (weather permitting) Time 8:00 am Fee Free Age 55+ Registration Not Required
Pickleball League
ROBERT RILEY JR. Agriculture
515.263.1700
515.263.0408 rgriley2@feedenergy.com
whitney@greatescapeiowa.com www.greatescapeiowa.com
www.rileyresourcegroup.com
655 NE 56TH ST. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
4400 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
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EVENTS CONT. Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Join the Pleasant Hill Pickleball League. This is a great way to meet people and play the game of Pickleball. Beginner players are welcomed!
Location Doanes Park Tennis Courts Dates Sundays (weather permitting) Time 4:00 – 6:00 pm Fee Free Registration Not Required
Martial Arts
Pleasant Hill Parks & Recreation Martial Arts program is designed to offer
physical and mental conditioning to
improve self-confidence, character development, discipline, and overall fitness. Two sessions will be offered— Little Ninja (Ages 4-6) and Family Karate (Ages 7 –Up) This program is offered year round and accepts new students at the beginning of every month.
Location Doanes Park Youth Center Dates Wednesdays Time Little Ninjas 6:00 pm Family Karate 6:30 pm Age Little Ninja (4 – 6 years) Family Karate (7+) Register gctkarateka@aol.com or (515)710-2342
Programs at the Pleasant Hill Public Library
Sept. 25th, Oct. 23rd, Nov. 27th 6:00pm – 7:00pm Ages 3-7 (with parents/caregiver siblings welcome) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Early literacy games and activities
TODDLERTIME
Tuesdays at 10:30am Ages 3 & under (siblings welcome) Stories, songs, & movement
TODDLER PLAY GROUP
Children Activities
September 11th & 25th October 9th & 23rd November 13th & 27th December 11th 11:00 am Ages 3 & under Free play for little ones
YEAR ROUND
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
ToddlerTimes are held on Tuesdays at 10:30 am and Preschool Storytimes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30. New in September, the library is offering Toddler Play Group times on the Tuesday dates listed below. Come join the fun!
CURT GAUSE www.midamerican.com 888.427.5632 500 E Court Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309 10
BUILDING A READER
Wednesdays at 10:30 am Thursdays at 10:30am Ages 6 & under (siblings welcome) Themed stories for fun & learning
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. children =
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TROY HUGEN Agriculture-Chemicals 515.262.8299 hugent@helenaindustries.com www.helenaindustries.com 3525 VANDALIA RD. DES MOINES, IA 50317
BEEZ RUSTIC TREASURES SARAH DELEON-SCHIMMING Retail Store 515.245.5480 beezrustictreasures@yahoo.com 1225 COPPER CREEK DRIVE PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
DARIN SCHOOP Grocery Store 515.262.7944 1530director@hy-vee.com
MIKE BREWINGTON Wholesale Beer Distribution 515.266.2274 mbrew@ibev.net
www.hy-vee.com
www.iowabeveragesystems.com
4815 MAPLE DRIVE PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
2115 NE 58TH AVE. DES MOINES, IA 50313
MAKENZIE MOBERG Senior Community
LA FERIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
515.967.8700 makenzie.moberg@prairievistavillage.com www.prairievistavillage.com 2785 FIRST STREET S ALTOONA, IA 50009
www.laferiaiowa.com 515-262-5448 4450 E. University Ave. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 11
EVENTS CONT. Enjoy a family-friendly movie, free popcorn, and lemonade!
CREATIVE KIDS CRAFT
Wednesdays at 4pm Kindergarten – 5th grade PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Various arts, crafts, & activities at no cost. Participants must be able to work independently or bring a helper
SCAVENGER HUNTS - MONTHLY Sometimes silly, sometimes educational, always fun! Look for the scavenger hunt display table on the west side of the library. There’s a new scavenger hunt each month. Your young detectives will love tracking down the clues throughout the library!
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Birth – Pre-Kindergarten Challenge: Read 1,000 books to your child before s/he begins kindergarten. It’s easier than you think, and the
benefits to your child are HUGE! Receive a free browsing bag when you register, and get a free book at completion.
TICKET TO READ
Kindergarten – High School Challenge: Read a book in every genre. Register at the library and receive your tickets and instructions. Free book at completion!
PRESCHOOL LITERACY WORKSHOP
Over the summer, a child can lose two months of reading achievement! Our goal is to encourage reading. We provide prizes as incentive to make it fun.
Teen
STEM FAMILY NIGHTS
Brand new teen programs are starting this fall. In October, get set for Youth Adventures! This is your chance to get involved, meet others and have a chance to win a terrific grand prize!
4th Monday of each month September 24th, October 22nd, November 26th at 6 pm STEM (Science, Technology,
515.264.1503 jjohnson@nucara.com www.nucara.com
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2019 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Sept. 25th, Oct. 23rd, Nov. 27th 6 – 7pm Ages 3-7 (with parents…siblings welcome) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Circle time & literacy stations Educational and fun!
JULIA JOHNSON Pharmacy/Healthcare
4927 MAPLE DRIVE PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
Engineering and Mathematics) activities are offered on a monthly basis. Children and their parents are invited to participate in great STEM-related activities. Offered by the Polk County Extension Service, this popular series for children in 3rd through 5th grades also offers suggestions for at home activities. Please preregister by contacting the library at 515-266-7815.
DAVE HENRY Golf Cars
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515.266.4653 golfcarsofiowa@hotmail.com www.golfcarsofiowa.com 5181 MAPLE DRIVE PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
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Adult Activities BOOK DISCUSSION The Book Discussion group meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm. A new book is discussed every month. Below are upcoming books which will be discussed: September "The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Grander, Newfoundland" by Jim Defede October "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird" by Lisa See Check out all of the other activities listed below including SnackChat and Maker Tuesdays. See you soon at the library and check out our new expanded and revamped Teen area!!
YOUTH ADVENTURES
1st Sunday of the Month 2 - 4pm Begins in October. Various topics and activities each month. Pre-Registration is required. Passports are included and there will be a Grand Prize ($125 value) awarded in the Spring…more details to come!
3 - 5pm Drop-In at your Leisure for a DIY craft
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
3rd Thursday of Every Month 6pm Popcorn and Lemonade served with a new release family film
SNACKCHAT (& GAMES)
4th Thursday of the Month 3 - 5pm Snacks provided! Come hangout afterschool and have some fun!
MAKE-N-TAKE TUESDAY 2nd Tuesday of every month
November "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mina, and the Miracle That Set Them Free" by Hector Toban December "Redbird Christmas" by Fanny Flagg
BEST GROUP
(Bringing Education and Seniors Together) B.E.S.T. is targeted to people age 55 and up. We plan a day trip once a month to local sights. Our day trips are generally on one Thursday of each month from April through September. Times may vary according to the destination. A Holiday Potluck is held in November
ERIC KUNKEL Banking 515.266.6900 eric.kunkel@ksbiowa.com
JULIE STEWART
www.ksbiowa.com
www.prairiemeadows.com
6871 NE 12TH AVE. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
515.967.1241 1 Prairie Meadows Drive Altoona, IA 50009
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PROGRAMS CONT. of each year at the Doanes Park Youth Center on the Friday before Thanksgiving. This year, the potluck will be held on Friday, November 16th at 12 noon. BEST participant or not, all are welcome! Call the library at 515.266.7815 with questions and to reserve a spot on the bus. Also, find out what trip we have planned or add your name to the mailing list! Des Moines Adult Education also offers a variety of adult classes at the library. For more information visit dmced.org or call 515-242-8521. Recent programs have included soap making, crocheting and keeping a journal. Let us know what classes you would like to see held at the library.
FRIENDS OF THE PLEASANT HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Friends meet on a quarterly basis on the first Tuesday of the month. They will meet on: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Tuesday, June 4, 2019 The Friends support the library by purchasing items and equipment which would otherwise not be available for patrons to use. Books on CD, DVDs, and equipment, including computers and a popcorn
MADISON LINKENMEYER Transportation
Mass Grading/Utilities 515.266.3111
515.283.8149 mlinkenmeyer@ridedart.com
www.eldercorp.com
620 CHERRY ST. DES MOINES, IA 50309
5088 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
COPPER CREEK GOLF COURSE & EVENT CENTER
CUSTOM SOUND & IMAGE, LLC.
KEN NORLAND Golf Course 515.263.1600 ken.norland@hubbellgolf.com www.golfcoppercreek.com 4825 COPPER CREEK DRIVE PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
AARON & SARA BEKERINK Automotive Accessories 515.240.2240 customsoundandimage@gmail.com 4950 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
Pleasant Hill, IA JOHN ROOKER Car Wash
BRAD DEHEER
515.559.7357
www.midlandcu.org
squeakycleaniowa@gmail.com
515.278.5333
777 HICKORY BLVD. PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327
1225 Copper Creek Dr. # M Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 15