Ankeny Celebrates the Arts: This and More in Ankeny's Five Things for Friday
Here's what is going on in Ankeny today and other tidbits for Friday, May 4.
1) Hershey's Track & Field Games are Tonight
The Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Hershey's National Track & Field Games, will hold a local meet on Friday. While the entrance deadline has passed, spectators can go to see the best in area youth compete. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.
2) Ankeny Celebrates the Arts at Prairie Ridge Church
The Ankeny Art Center, Ankeny Community Chorus and Prairie Ridge Church welcome you to a local artists exhibit and a performance by the Ankeny Community Chorus. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public.
3) ACA Spring Concert is Tonight
The Ankeny Christian Academy will hold its spring instrumental concert tonight at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public.
4) Gas Prices
Skipping town today? Here's a short roundup of a couple of the cheapest places in Ankeny to get gas right now, according to IowaStateGasPrices.com.
- Casey's General Store, (302 S. Ankeny Blvd.), $3.56 per gallon (regular)
- Hy-Vee Gas, (414 N. Ankeny Blvd.), $3.43 per gallon (mid-grade)
5) The Weather
They summer-style weather continues with some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon, according to weather.com. A few storms may be severe. High around 85. Winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Thirty percent chance of rain. Warm overnight with a low of 64 and a 50 percent chance of rain.
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Ankeny Art Center
1520 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA -
Prairie Ridge Church
825 NW 36th St, Ankeny, IA -
City of Ankeny Parks & Recreation Department
210 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA -
Ankeny Christian Academy
1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA
