Five Things in Waukee: A Bag Challenge, Toddlertime, BINGO and a Food Drive

1) Build with Bags School Challenge Ends Today

Today is the last day schools will collect plastic bags for the Build with Bags School Challenge. , the Metro Waste Authority and the Iowa Grocery Industry Association teamed up to teach kids about the environment and the importance of recycling. Students were encouraged to recycle plastic shopping bags with a goal of earning a $100 gift card or a piece of outdoor furniture made from recycled bags.

2) Toddlertime at the Waukee Public Library

Toddlertime for ages 18 month to 3 years, will be held today at the at 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Toddlers and their caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays, and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime.

3) Books for BINGO Night at Maple Grove

Looking for a fun family night out? Come play BINGO at tonight from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and you could win a book! Snacks will be provided. The event will be held in the Maple Grove Elementary gymnasium.

4) Today's Weather

You can expect sunny skies with a high of 54. Tonight, partly cloudy with a  low around 40. 

5) Did You Know?

Did you know that the Waukee School District just kicked-off its annual Dollars for Scholars Food Drive? The drive runs Nov. 1 - Nov. 28 and all donated items benefit the Waukee Area Christian Services Food Pantry. Parents are asked to bring or send donated items to their children's school. Cash donations will also be accepted.

Below is a list of suggested items by school:

Brookview Elementary: Baking items, jello, pudding, crackers
Eason Elementary:Peanut butter, jelly, drinks (juice)
Maple Grove Elementary: Pizza mix/sauce, pasta, pasta sauce
Shuler Elementary: Canned fruit, snacks, rice/pasta sides
Walnut Hills Elementary: Canned meat, canned beans, canned vegetables,  canned tomatoes
Waukee Elementary: Cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup
South Middle School: Cleaning products, laundry soap, diapers
Waukee Middle School: Personal Care items-shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothpaste, toilet paper
Prairieview School: Canned meals, canned soup (cream or broth)
Waukee High School: Boxed meals, boxed potatoes, boxed stuffing