Five Things in Waukee: Holiday Open House, Steve King and an Election

1) Aloft Gallery Holiday Open House

The Aloft Gallery in the barn at the LT Organic Farm is holding its annual Holiday Open House today from 12 to 4 p.m. Aloft will have handmade items including Christmas decorations, door prizes, treats and artist demonstrations.

2) Steve King at Point of Grace

U.S. Rep. Steve King will be at tonight at 7:30 p.m. as part of the “Values Voter Bus Tour." Connie Mackey, president of the Family Research Council Action PAC will join King at the event tonight.

3) Sapphire Gymnastics Harvest Hoedown 2011 at South Middle School

Sapphire Gymnastics at 4405 121st St. in Urbandale is hosting its Harvest Hoedown Gymnastics Meet 2011 all day today at . Questions regarding schedules or for any other information, contact  Jennifer Holloway at 515-987-5235.

4) Today's Weather

Today, expect partly sunny skies with a high around 60. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 33.

5) Did You Know?

Did you know that an for mayor of Waukee and Waukee City Council will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8? Mayor Bill Peard is running uncontested while Casey Harvey, Chris Colter and Shelly Hughes are vying for two available seats on the Waukee City Council. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at , the , , and .