Ankeny Event Planner: Celebrating Retiring Teachers, Hawkfest, an Evening of Art and More

You could find all these events in our events calendar, but we at Ankeny Patch thought we would make it easy for you by putting the highlights of this week all in one, convenient place.

Here's what is going on in Ankeny the week of April 30 through May 6:

Monday

• The Ankeny City Council will hold a special meeting tonight at 5 p.m. at . Tonight's agenda will include discussion by the council on how to fill the seat which will be effective May 30.

• The Ankeny High School Music Department will hold its tonight at the auditorium. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free to the public.

Tuesday

• Are you a DMACC student with some health concerns? If so, nurse practitioner Ed Piasecki will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Campus Health Office to see currently enrolled DMACC students for free to address their health concerns and needs. Appointments are needed for physicals and some fees may apply. Call 515-964-6352 to make an appointment.

• Join Ankeny Chamber members today for a . The ribbon cutting will be held at noon at the . Come network with other members and see what the business has to offer the community.

• The Ankeny Young Professionals will hold a session Tuesday at 12 p.m. at . At the event, local candidates running for the Iowa House of Representatives will be present and will answer a couple questions prepared by AYP.

• Fifth graders at will hold a Tuesday night. The event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

• The will be held today at 7 p.m. at in Ankeny. If you're a member, remember to mark this on your calendar.

Wednesday

• Looking to get active? will hold a couple activities today including Seniors Exercising Together at 10 a.m. and yoga at 6 p.m. For more info on these events, call the church at 515-964-4249.

• students, don't forget your Frisbees, footballs and blankets when you head to school today. Why? Because today marks the first annual HawkFest. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will be treated to a grill out and a couple hours of fun activities as part of the school's new Youmanity program, which encourages students to pay it forward and do good things for other people.

Thursday

• This morning, take the little ones to Tot Time at the . Tot Time is a time set aside for kids and moms/caregivers to gather, play and get to know one another. Tot Time is held in the library meeting room and begins at 10:15 a.m.

• Are you a member of the Uptown Ankeny Association? The group will hold its today at 12 p.m. at the .

• Fifth graders at will hold a Tuesday night. The event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

• Also, the Ankeny Optimist Club will hold its tonight at 7 p.m. at , located on North Ankeny Boulevard. All are welcome to attend.

Friday

• The , in cooperation with the Hershey's National Track & Field Games, will . 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.

• The , Ankeny Community Chorus and welcome you to a by the Ankeny Community Chorus. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public.

• The will hold its tonight at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public.
  

Saturday

• PTO will host its at the school tonight. Activities and food will be plenty for Northwest students and their families. For more information or to volunteer, contact Angela Wakely at 515-249-9567.

Sunday

• The Ankeny Physical Education and Health Team, along with Iowa Health, is excited to host the second annual Ankeny Get Up and Get Fit 5K/1 Mile Fun Run and Health Fair from 12:30-3 p.m. today at . The event is open to the public and is an excellent opportunity to get out and enjoy a day of exercise as a family. Check here for registration times, pricing and other info.

• Today, tour the metro's most advanced Green home nestled in Ankeny's Prairie Trai development. From triple-pane windows to reclaimed wood accents, this Net Zero home powers itself through solar energy, yet looks and acts like a regular Iowa home. The open house will be held from 1-4 p.m. Check here for more information.

• The Ankeny Area Historical Society will host its May open house from 2-4 p.m. at the . Two new displays are available for the public to see, including a store display and “The Des Moines Ordnance Plant” display.

• Going through a divorce? holds a each Sunday. The group meets at 3 p.m.

• The Ankeny Board of Education invites members of the public to a to help recognize these retiring staff members. Among those retiring are Linda Donahue, Jim Ford, Connie Funk, Morgan Masters, Denny Prather, Leslie Rollins and Barb Stiles. The celebration will be held at 3 p.m. at the on the campus.
  

Week-Long Events

• Registration is open this week for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's Vacation Bible School. Join the church for "Operation Overboard" and dare to go deep with God! Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to participate in a fun-filled week of adventures, songs, crafts, recreation and storytelling. Two sessions will be offered and registration cost is $18. Check here for more info.