Five Things in Waukee: Family Night, a Meeting, a Writer's Group and Free Eats

1) Family Night at Valley West Mall

Valley West Mall will host a family fun night that includes inflatable rides, a coloring contest, arts and crafts, balloons and temporary tattoos tonight from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

2) Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Waukee City Hall Council Chambers. The next meeting of the commission will be held Nov.

3) Writer's Group at the Library

Are you a writer? Are you interested in meeting other writers to compare, critique, and expand your abilities? Look no further than the . The Writer's Group meets at the library on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

4) Kids Eat Free

Both and in Waukee offer free meals for the kids. Philly's Finest lets kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Pizza Ranch also allows kids to eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.

5) The Weather

Expect another great day today with mostly sunny skies and a high near 75. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies and a low around 45.