Five Things in Waukee: Library Fun, the Booster Club, a Christmas Drive and Nasty Weather

1) Activities at the Waukee Public Library

Looking for something for the kids to do today? Take them to the . Preschool storytime, for ages 3-6, begins at 10:15 a.m. Babies and Books, for ages birth to 18 mos., lets the little ones participate in songs, books and rhymes. It's also held at 10:15 a.m. No registration required. Only one child per caregiver, please.

For the older set, today's teen program is duct tape crafts beginning at 3:30 p.m.

2) Waukee Athletic Booster Club Meeting

The Waukee Athletic Booster Club will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Waukee High School commons. The Booster Club meets the first Wednesday of every month.

3) Waukee Police Department Christmas Drive

The launched its Christmas Drive yesterday. The program provides toys, food and other items to area low-income families in time for the holidays.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be taken at the Waukee Police Department now through December 16.  Donations of food and other non-perishable items can be made directly to the Waukee Area Christian Services Food Pantry. 

The Waukee Police are asking those who want to make a monetary donation to make checks payable to the Waukee Christmas Fund.

4) The Weather

It's back to the reality of fall today. You can expect rain this morning, then rain and snow later this afternoon. High today of 48.

Tonight, a chance of rain and snow mix with a low around 30.

5) Did You Know?

Did you know that Waukee High School is putting on a show? Tickets are now on sale for the Waukee Theatre Arts production of "The Elephant Man" Nov. 11 & 12 at the Theatre Arts Center at . Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at http://www.seatyourself.biz/waukeetheatrearts.