Iowa Sales Tax Holiday
Friday and Saturday, August 1-2, 2008
*On Select Clothing and Footwear*
Please be aware that... The holiday does not include Sunday. Businesses that are open on these days are required to participate. Businesses cannot advertise that they will pay or otherwise absorb the sales tax on items that don’t qualify.
Exemption period: from 12:01 a.m., August 1, 2008, through midnight, August 2 2008. No sales tax, including school and local option sales taxes, will be collected on sales of an article of clothing or footwear having a selling price less than $100.00.
Details are available on the Iowa Department of Revenue Web site at http://www.state.ia.us/tax/educate/holiday1.html
Description:
Static displays of tractors & gas engines. Daily demonstrations of steam engine threshing, plowing, baling, corn shelling, steam powered working shingle mill & saw mill. Horse demonstrations, black smiths, crafts and a flea market. Breakfast is served daily 6:30-9 am. Demonstrations are conducted weather permitting 8-5 pm. Evening Classic Country shows 7-9 pm. Admission charge of $5 is good for all three days. Located 8 miles West of Marshalltown. Visit http://www.miapa.org for more information.
Description:
Marshalltown Garden Club Annual Bus Tour leave Marshalltown's Fisher Community Center 8:30-6pm
Neal Smith Prairie Refuge, Near Colfax, Ia
Lunch at the Raccoon River Brewing Co., included
Better Homes & Garden Test Garden tour
Botanical Center workshop & tour
Ticket Cost members $40, non-members $45
Call Linda Casady 641-752-7761
Time:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Open Studio
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Iowa Sales Tax Holiday
Friday and Saturday, August 1-2, 2008
*On Select Clothing and Footwear*
Please be aware that... The holiday does not include Sunday. Businesses that are open on these days are required to participate. Businesses cannot advertise that they will pay or otherwise absorb the sales tax on items that don’t qualify.
Exemption period: from 12:01 a.m., August 1, 2008, through midnight, August 2 2008. No sales tax, including school and local option sales taxes, will be collected on sales of an article of clothing or footwear having a selling price less than $100.00.
Details are available on the Iowa Department of Revenue Web site at http://www.state.ia.us/tax/educate/holiday1.html
Description:
Static displays of tractors & gas engines. Daily demonstrations of steam engine threshing, plowing, baling, corn shelling, steam powered working shingle mill & saw mill. Horse demonstrations, black smiths, crafts and a flea market. Breakfast is served daily 6:30-9 am. Demonstrations are conducted weather permitting 8-5 pm. Evening Classic Country shows 7-9 pm. Admission charge of $5 is good for all three days. Located 8 miles West of Marshalltown. Visit http://www.miapa.org for more information.
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Static displays of tractors & gas engines. Daily demonstrations of steam engine threshing, plowing, baling, corn shelling, steam powered working shingle mill & saw mill. Horse demonstrations, black smiths, crafts and a flea market. Breakfast is served daily 6:30-9 am. Demonstrations are conducted weather permitting 8-5 pm. Evening Classic Country shows 7-9 pm. Admission charge of $5 is good for all three days. Located 8 miles West of Marshalltown. Visit http://www.miapa.org for more information.
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists.
For more information contact the CIAA at 641-753-9013.
Time:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Description:
This weeks theme is "Wild Things" with a field trip to Tokens Fun Center. Contact the Community y for more deatils at 641-752-8658.
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
Back to School Design and Decorate a Portfolio for School Papers
Kids age 5-12 Bring Friends
Materials and Snack Provided
CIAA 709 S Center St
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
CIAA 709 S Center St
Free and Fun! Back to School Art Class
Design and Decorate a Portfolio for School Papers
Kids age 5-12, bring a friend
Membership not required
Children must be accompanied by parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Materials and Snack Provided
641 753-9013 to make reservations or to ask questions
Description:
Established over 40 years ago and continues every Tueday morning. Work on a variety of projects and share new trends and ideas. Bring your own project or join in on a group lesson.
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Time:
10:00am
Description:
The Marshall County Conservation Board invites preschoolers, accompanied by an adult, to Nature's Story Hour at 10 am at GrimesFarm & Conservation Center. Held each month on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Contact Diane Pixler at 641-752-5490 for more information.
Description:
Meskwaki Indian Powwow. Held annually on the only Indian Settlement in the State of Iowa, the four-day festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage which has been handed down from generation to generation. Come and witness the unique tribal songs and dances of the Meskwaki as they perform in full-dress regalia.
Grand entries are held at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
For more information contact the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa at 641-484-4678 or visit their website at http://www.meskwaki.org
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camraderie of other artists.
Should you wish to attend Thursday evening Open Studio, please call ahead, 641-753-9013. If nobody plans to come on a particular evening, we'll let our studio volunteer go home.
Time:
11:30am - 1:30pm
Description:
Make up class for Bonnie Harmon or Jeanne Schoborg classes
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Description:
Support group open to all individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Grief counselors in attendance. Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month at the Iowa River Hospice office @ 206 W Church St. Marshalltown.
Phone: 753-7704
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Description:
"Thursday After Hours" is a free event hosted by The Perfect Setting, 13 West Main Street, downtown Marshalltown. Between 5 pm and 8 pm, guests can visit with one of our area artists about their new work and participate in a wine tasting.
On August 7th, our featured artist is Kirk Neihouse, ceramic artist from Marshalltown.
Description:
Meskwaki Indian Powwow. Held annually on the only Indian Settlement in the State of Iowa, the four-day festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage which has been handed down from generation to generation. Come and witness the unique tribal songs and dances of the Meskwaki as they perform in full-dress regalia.
Grand entries are held at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
For more information contact the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa at 641-484-4678 or visit their website at http://www.meskwaki.org
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Open Studio
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
CIAA membership is NOT required.
Description:
Meskwaki Indian Powwow. Held annually on the only Indian Settlement in the State of Iowa, the four-day festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage which has been handed down from generation to generation. Come and witness the unique tribal songs and dances of the Meskwaki as they perform in full-dress regalia.
Grand entries are held at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
For more information contact the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa at 641-484-4678 or visit their website at http://www.meskwaki.org
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
CIAA membership is NOT required.
Description:
Meskwaki Indian Powwow. Held annually on the only Indian Settlement in the State of Iowa, the four-day festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage which has been handed down from generation to generation. Come and witness the unique tribal songs and dances of the Meskwaki as they perform in full-dress regalia.
Grand entries are held at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
For more information contact the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa at 641-484-4678 or visit their website at http://www.meskwaki.org
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Description:
Open house at The Perfect Setting, 13 West Main Street in downtown Marshalltown, 3 pm to 5 pm on Sunday August 10th. Stroll in for free wine tasting & refeshments. Hostesses include Paula Hartman, Clinique reprentative, and Pam Swarts, interior designer.
Time:
5:00pm
Description:
This is a social support group that meets the 2nd Sunday of each month in marshalltown @ 5 pm. This group is sponsored by Iowa River Hospice and is for widows and widowers to share a meal, connect and socialize. For more information and meeting location call the Iowa River Hospice @ 753-7704.
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists.
For more information contact the CIAA at 641-753-9013.
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Description:
This weeks theme "Outdoor Adventure" with a field trip to Isaak Walton. contact the Community y for more details at 641-752-8658.
Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Y Teens is a leadership club for girls in 5th-8th grade. This is a chance for participants to personalize meeting areas for the 2008-2009 school year.
Description:
Excel XP Made Easy
This session students learn basics of preparing a spreadsheet including toolbars, opening and finding a workbook, editing worksheets, using formulas, working with rows and columns, as well as formatting and printing a worksheet.
Cost $70.00
No show fee $30.00 Workbook included
6:00-9:00 PM
Computer Lab
Location: Education and Training Center
206 E. Church St.
Description:
Established over 40 years ago and continues every Tueday morning. Work on a variety of projects and share new trends and ideas. Bring your own project or join in on a group lesson.
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camraderie of other artists.
Should you wish to attend Thursday evening Open Studio, please call ahead, 641-753-9013. If nobody plans to come on a particular evening, we'll let our studio volunteer go home.
Description:
Good Food, Good Music, Great Cars, Trucks & Bikes.
Everyone is welcome to the Marshalltown Street Rods Cruise in Nite held at Fields Bar & Grill. 50/50 drawing and trophy.
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Description:
Enjoy meeting other woodcarvers or learn what supplies are needed to take up woodcarving. This group meets every month on the second Thursday. The location for the group is at Iowa Valley Continuing Education. Call Iowa Valley Continuing Education at 752-4645 for more information.
Description:
Meets on the Second Wednesday of every month with speakers, new information and networking.
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
An opportunity to play 500, Bridge, or Cribbage. There are prizes, snacks and coffee along with gracious fellowship and fun! Occurs at the Community Y Cultural Center on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. No cost to participate.
Time:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Open Studio
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
CIAA membership is NOT required.
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
A discussion group that meets every third Thursday to discuss a selected book for that session. A lively room of readers proves to be an adventerous trip through the novel!
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
CIAA membership is NOT required.
Description:
Auditions for Tennesse Williams classi drama, Streetcar Named Desire, held on the stage of the Martha Ellen Tye Theater at 2:00 PM A large cast is required.
Scripts can be checked out in advance for review at Lowes Flowers and Hellberg Jewlers.
contact: Director Dave Engel at 641.751.8793
Description:
August 7-17, 2008. Visit their website at
http://www.IowaStateFair.com
Time:
9:00am
Description:
The 10th Annual Annette Nielsen Memorial Golf Tournament is being sponsored by the Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, MMSC Diagnostic Imaging Department and the MMSC Foundation. The event is a 18-Hole memorial tournament, 4 person best shot at Lincoln Valley Golf Course, State Center.
Date: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 9:00 AM
$35 per person/$140 per team
Registration for tournament available through MMSC Diagnostic Imaging Dept. 641-754-5077 or log onto www.everydaychampions.org for a registration form. Reserve carts at Lincoln Valley Golf Course.
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists.
For more information contact the CIAA at 641-753-9013.
Time:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Description:
This weeks theme is "Last Chance Workout" with a trip to the Aquatic Center. Contact the Community Y for more deatils at 641-752-8658
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Description:
This is a support group for caregivers and is facilitated by a trained Iowa River Hospice Social Worker. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 pm @ the Iowa River Hospice office located at 206 W Church St. Marshalltown.
If you would like to attend, but need transportation or other assistance, please call the hospice office @ 753-7704.
For more information, please call 753-7704.
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Description:
Marshalltown Community Theater will be holding auditions for the classic "A Street car named Desire." Large cast of men and women needed-all adults. For more information contact the MCT at 641-752-4164
Description:
Established over 40 years ago and continues every Tueday morning. Work on a variety of projects and share new trends and ideas. Bring your own project or join in on a group lesson.
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Time:
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Description:
Marshalltown area women will have an opportunity to get a sampling of new events and learning opportunities for women at a drop-in event at Fisher Community Center on August 19th from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Women who attend will be able to learn about a new “Ask a Woman” program series, the opportunity to march in a reenactment of a women’s suffrage parade to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the only one held in Iowa, the possibility of networking with newcomers to our area, and more. Information will also be available about new Iowa Valley Continuing Education classes, arts and cultural events, and other area activities.
What’s New for Women? is for Marshalltown area women of all ages, including longtime residents and newcomers. This is a free, public event sponsored by the Marshalltown Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Light refreshments will be served.
Contact Monica Rohde-Fulton, 641-752-2410 or 641-754-5738.
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Time:
10:00am
Description:
The Marshall County Conservation Board invites preschoolers, accompanied by an adult, to Nature's Story Hour at 10 am at GrimesFarm & Conservation Center. Held each month on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Contact Diane Pixler at 641-752-5490 for more information.
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camraderie of other artists.
Should you wish to attend Thursday evening Open Studio, please call ahead, 641-753-9013. If nobody plans to come on a particular evening, we'll let our studio volunteer go home.
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
First of three watercolor classes
taught by Bonnie Harmon
CIAA 709 S Center St
Call to pre-register 641 753-9013
Cost $52.50 non-CIAA member $47.25 members
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Description:
Marshalltown Garden Club program with Mike Stegmann from Marshall County Conservation Board will do a show and tell at Green Castle Park Shelter House near Ferguson about "Trumpeter Swans" at 1:00 pm.
All program are free, contact information 753-5544.
Time:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Open Studio
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
CIAA membership is NOT required.
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Time:
All day event
Description:
The Bike MS: Cruise the Cornfields Ride is just one of five Bike MS events put on by the North Central States Chapter. In 1980 the MS Bike Ride got its start in Minnesota and quickly spread throughout the country as the nations’ largest premier cycling event. Annually, more than 70,000 people nation-wide participate in this fundraising event. Iowa’s 2007 MS Bike Ride hopes to have 200 riders and raise $62,000 for the Iowans living with multiple sclerosis.
Cyclists pay $30 to register for the event and are required to raise a minimum of $200 in pledges or donations. Their registration fees help us to provide a commemorative t-shirt, overnight accommodations, an overnight party, rest stops every 10-15 miles(stocked with water, sports drinks and lots of food), SAG service and much more.
Riders pedal over 150 miles in just two days and raise awareness and funds to create a world free of MS. The route will head from Des Moines to Marshalltown meeting riders that rode from Cedar Rapids. Riders will be treated to breakfast each morning, complimentary food and beverages at various rest stops about every 8-10 miles along the route, as well as a team of bike repair experts and plenty of support vehicles. Lunch is provided at a rest stop each day, music, a variety of food, massages, and excited cheering crowds await the riders at the finish line. On Saturday evening, a banquet is held for all riders, volunteers, and their families.
The Des Moines MS Bike Ride has a following of many faithful riders and we strive to give them a great event so they return year after year.
This is why we ride:
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. The majority of people living with multiple sclerosis receive their diagnosis between the ages of 20 and 50. Women are diagnosed twice as often as men. Symptoms of MS, which can be mild or severe, are variable in each case and from day to day in the individual.
Proceeds from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Bike MS benefit the 4,800 Iowans and their families who live with multiple sclerosis every day. These funds provide the necessary support for the Chapter’s programs including maintaining a lending library, providing information and referral services, hosting local and statewide educational programming, developing community self-help groups and more.
In addition to programmatic support, the National MS Society provides more funding to the research of multiple sclerosis than any other organization, with the exception of the U.S. government. Currently, there are four researchers at the University of Iowa who receive funding for their MS research from the National MS Society.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
CIAA membership is NOT required.
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists.
For more information contact the CIAA at 641-753-9013.
Description:
Established over 40 years ago and continues every Tueday morning. Work on a variety of projects and share new trends and ideas. Bring your own project or join in on a group lesson.
Time:
11:30am
Description:
The potluck lunch starts at 11:30 followed by meeting at 12:30 and a program at 1pm at the Fisher Community Center. Program "Butterflies in your Garden". All meetings and programs are free and open to the community. Any questions call 753-5544.
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Description:
Program "Butterflies in your Garden" at the Fisher Community Center by the Marshalltown Garden Club at 1 pm. All meetings and programs are free and open to the community. Any questions call 753-5544.
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
Jeanne Schoborg, award-winning artist and member of the Equine Art Guild, teaches Oil Painting to adults and youth 13 years and up. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing so drop in any Tuesday for either session or both. If you don't have paints, brushes, etc., to bring they can be purchased in the Student Supply Store at the Studio.
Cost for 6 2-hour classes = $105
CIAA members = $94.50
First session 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Second session 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Central Iowa Art Association Studio, Fisher Community Center, 907 S. Center St., Marshalltown
Phone: 641-753-9013
May be cancelled for holidays or inclement weather.
Time:
6:00pm
Description:
Ty Smedes, nature photographer will give two of his beautiful programs, "Bald Eagles" and "Things Worth Saving", sponsored by the Marshalltown Garden Club. All programs and meetings are free and open to the community. Any questions call 753-5544.
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camraderie of other artists.
Should you wish to attend Thursday evening Open Studio, please call ahead, 641-753-9013. If nobody plans to come on a particular evening, we'll let our studio volunteer go home.
Time:
11:00am
Description:
Second of three watercolor classes
taught by Bonnie Harmon at the Central Iowa Art Association, 709 S Center St.
Call to pre-register, 641 753-9013
Cost $52.50 non-CIAA member $47.25 members
Time:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Description:
Open Studio
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
CIAA membership is NOT required.
Description:
Farmer's Market located at 108 N. 2nd Avenue is open May - October on Wednesday's from 4-6 pm and Saturday's from 8-11 am.
For more information contact Margaret Hala at 641-752-2981 or Al Barten at 641-752-6192.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
The Central Iowa Art Association Studio is open for local artists to work on their projects in the company of other artists. Bring your materials or buy some here, use our tables or easels, enjoy our spacious, north-lit studio and the camaraderie of other artists. CIAA Studio: 753-9013
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: CIAA Studio in Fisher Community Center,
709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
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