The theme for this year’s parade is The 80s … Break out your biggest hair, your bright color-block clothes, and your rad dance movies!
Friday, August 20th, 2021: 5:00pm -11:00pm
Saturday, August 21st, 2021: 7:30am – 11pm
Sunday, August 22nd, 2021: 8am-2pm
New Life Community Church is excited to bring the inaugural SummerFest celebration to the Marion area, Sunday August 15th from 12:00-8:00pm.
SummerFest is a family-friendly, free event featuring inflatables, carnival games, bingo, live music, and food trucks.
SummerFest – A free, fun event for Marion, IA (summerfestnewlife.com)
Stop by Cleveland Park from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 8/14 for a chance to win prizes, play games, meet local mascots, learn more about being safe in your community, and more!
For more information, please send inquiries to clevelandpark108@gmail.com or visit the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association website at www.cana108.com
The first 1500 students will receive free school supplies to start the 2021-2022 school year off right.
-School Supplies
-Hair cuts and hair styles
-Food
-Resource Fair
-Carnival Games
-Sports Jamboree
-Local & live entertainment
-And more
Mask use is encouraged especially while participating in indoor activities.
Registrations are FREE and are accepted at a first come, first serve basis.
Friends that identify or have been socialized as female ages 10-24 and their families are invited to join this event.
Back to School Bash – Young Women’s Resource Center (ywrc.org)
There will be a Bike Back to School Giveaway where 100 bikes, helmets and locks are given away. It is first come first served and it is intended for children under 10 years old who qualify for free or reduced lunch. It will be held August 7th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Pioneer Columbus Community Center in Des Moines. Free books and hot dogs are also provided. Please see the attached flyer.
The Des Moines Art Center wants to honor Iowans that have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 in this year’s Day of the Dead celebration. Family members or friends can fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xa30po06i0WBB0EqOcjH-6Gu526kVzREhHLkfQPK3pFUQktLVU9EWUVJVlZXMEdZNThTUlBHQkFBOS4u .
Honorees will be those who have lost their lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Honorees will be considered regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. If you need additional information, please contact Mia Buch at 515.271.0349 or mbuch@desmoinesartcenter.org.
Los homenajeados serán aquellos que hayan perdido la vida como resultado de la pandemia del COVID-19. Los homenajeados serán considerados independientemente de su edad, género, raza, etnia o preferencia sexual. Si necesita información adicional, comuníquese con Mia Buch al 515.271.0349 o mbuch@desmoinesartcenter.org.
Moms of infants and Toddlers:
If so…then you can skip this group!
For the REST of us moms, who don’t feel like we have it all together, then this is the group for you!
Join us for a chance to talk to other moms, ask questions, and get tips and support in raising your little ones.
This event is free, but moms must register to get the Zoom link.
Moms can register here: https://www.shortyears.org/upcoming-events
AND they can follow the event on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/944305956129401
Please join us for a FREE fishing event with local law enforcement.
Those 15 and under that don’t have fishing equipment will receive a free rod and reel and starter tackle box. (Numbers are limited)
Children are encouraged to attend with anyone 16 and older; anyone 16 and older who are fishing will require a valid fishing license.
Hotdogs, chips, and water will be provided for all in attendance.
Contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with questions. (712) 374-2673
