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Nov 15 2021 (all day)

Hawkeye Haiku Contest

Location Virtual
Age Range Grades 3-12
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Cost Free
Organization University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact Kate Sojka
Email Kate.Sojka@foriowa.org
Phone (319) 467-3884
Information Channel your creativity towards the annual University of Iowa Hawkeye Haiku contest. This free contest is open to students in grades 3-12 and adults. Prizes for winners. Information: foriowa.org/write-now.
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Nov 6 2021 (all day)

Infant Water Safety Basics

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Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Celie Kohls
Email celie.kohls@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
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Nov 1 2021 (all day)

YMCA Swim Lessons

Location Indianola YMCA
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Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact celie kohls
Email celie.kohls@dmymca.org
Information Financial Assistance is available to both members and non-members
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Oct 31 2021 | 6:30 pm

TRICKS & TREATS WITH SIMPSON ATHLETES

Location Buxton Stadium - Simpson College
Age Range Kids of all ages!
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Organization Simpson College SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee)
Contact Moran Lonning
Email moran.lonning@simpson.edu
Phone (563) 380-9834
Information Please wear a Halloween Costume and Join Simpson Athletes on the turf for games, candy, & fun! Kids will move freely from station to station playing games and interacting with Simpson College Athletes!
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Oct 31 2021 (all day)

Central IA Division US Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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Organization Central IA Division US Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Contact Commanding Officer , LCDR, Eric Goslinga, NSCC
Email command@iowacadets.org
Phone (641) 752-0861
Information For students who want to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine.
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Dec 15 2021 (all day)

Star Search

Location McVay Trail, Indianola
Age Range All ages
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Cost Free
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Becky Lane
Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information No need to wait for darkness to find these stars! All ages are invited to hike along the McVay Trail between 9th and 15th Streets to see if you can find 30 different stars!
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Dec 17 2021 | 6:30 pm

Special Friends Holiday Dance

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
Age Range All ages
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Cost FREE thanks to our sponsor, McDonalds of Indianola
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information You'll have a holly, jolly time as DJ Steph plays holiday tunes for us to dance to! We always have fun - it's the most wonderful time of the year! All individuals with special needs, and their families, chaperones, respite providers or SCL workers are invited to attend.
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Nov 13 2021 | 9:00 am

Magicamp with Lee Cole

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
Age Range Ages 7 - 15
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Cost $47 nonresidents, $42 Indianola residents (within city limits)
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Becky Lane
Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Abracadabra! Magicamp is for anyone who likes to have fun! You’ll learn how to entertain and amaze your friends, family, and classmates with magic that you can do anywhere, at any time and for the rest of your life. See flyer for details
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Nov 5 2021 | 6:30 pm

Special Friends Fall Hoedown

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
Age Range All ages
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Cost FREE thanks to our sponsor, McDonalds of Indianola
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information Yee-haw! Come join us for this dance with DJ Steph Steveson. It's always fun to dress up like cowpokes and have fun with friends old and new! All individuals with special needs, and their families, chaperones, respite providers or SCL workers are invited to attend.
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Oct 30 2021 | 10:00 am

Children’s Costume Party

Location Indianola Town Square
Age Range Families with preschool-elementary age students
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Cost FREE
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information Join Indianola Parks & Recreation for this annual tradition on and around Indianola's town square! Enjoy free fall activities, enter the costume contest, and trick or treat at the businesses. See flyer for complete details.
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