5 Things Waukee Residents Should Know: A Carnival, the Pope and a Walk for Hunger

1) Brookview Fall Carnival

The Fall Carnival will be held today from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brookview Elementary. There will be raffles, prizes, games and fun for all Brookview families.

2) "The Pope of the People" at St. Boniface Church

Experience the drama and pageantry of Pope John Paul II's visit to Poland and Iowa in 1979, his impact on Poland's Solidarity movement, and miraculous escape from death at the hands of an assassin in this all-new theatrical piece offered today at .

Ticket prices: Adults: $18 in advance, $22 at the door; students: $9 in advance, $10 at the door; 12 and under (with parent) free; group discount (10+), $15 purchased online.

To purchase tickets: Online http://www.thepopeofthepeople.com or order by phone: (515) 276-9266 or (800) 810-4152 or (515) 689-9266.

3) Dallas County CROP Hunger Walk

The Dallas County CROP Hunger Walk will be held today in Adel. The Walk supports life-saving programs around the world and right here in Adel, Dallas Center and Waukee.

To donate, go to Dallas County CROP Hunger Walk website.

4) The Weather

Today, expect sunny skies and less wind with a high near 80. Tonight, party cloudy with a low of 58.

5) Did You Know?

Did you know that Waukee High School Warrior Regiment won first place at the 2011 ValleyFest Marching Band Competition. ValleyFest was held yesterday at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines.