Five Things in Waukee: From Pancakes to Marching Bands

1) Waukee Fire Association Pancake Breakfast

Head to the Waukee Fire Station this morning for an "All You Can Eat" Pancake Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. They are also having a food drive. All non-perishable food items will be donated to the Waukee Food Pantry. Breakfast is $5 for ages 5 and up. Children 4 and under are free.

2) “Ride to the Ribbon” Ribbon-Cutting

Join the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Waukee, City of Dallas Center and Dallas County Conservation Board for the “Ride to the Ribbon” today at 9 a.m. The ride celebrates the completion of the Raccoon River Trail between Waukee and Dallas Center (between 270^th St./Meredith Drive.) For more information, check out the city of Waukee website.

3) Drive One 4 UR School

Stivers Ford will be raising money for the Waukee Band Program today at Waukee Stadium from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fundraiser, Drive One 4 UR School, or every test drive of a Ford vehicle, Stivers will donate $20 to the Waukee Band Program. One test drive per household and drivers must be 18 years of age to drive.

4) Waukee Marching Invitational

Looking for a great night of music and fun for the whole family? Head on over to Waukee Stadium at 5 p.m. today for the Waukee Marching Invitational. http://www.waukeebands.org/wmi/welcome.html. There are 19 marching bands from across the state competing. The Waukee High School Regiment will perform in an exhibition performance at 10:10 p.m.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

5) The Weather

Today, sunny with a high near 66. Tonight, clear skies with a low of 42.