Five Things in Waukee: No School, Christmas Tree Pick-Up, Two Meetings and Library Fun

1) Teacher Work Day - No School

There will be no school today due to a teacher work day in the Waukee School District.

2) Christmas Tree Pick-Up

The last day of Christmas tree pick-up will be held today. Residents are encouraged to have their trees on the curb by 8 a.m. this morning.

3) Waukee Food Pantry and Free Clinic Open Today

will be open today for those people living in the Waukee School District or for those with approval from local churches to receive non-perishable food and personal items. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m.

will also be open today, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The free clinic provides everything from high blood pressure treatment to care for a cold or even minor injury.

Both the Waukee Food Pantry and the Waukee Free Clinic are housed in lower level of the .

4) Waukee City Council and School Board Meetings Tonight

The Waukee City Council will meet tonight for its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Waukee City Hall Chambers.

The Waukee School Board will meet tonight for its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in the Waukee Community Schools District Office board room.

5) Activities at the Waukee Public Library

Looking for something to do with the kids today? The has a few new activities.

Whimsical Ones is for babies and toddlers ages 12-24 months. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. Whimsical Ones meets at 10 a.m.

Time for Twos is for toddlers 2-3 years-old. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays, and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. Time for Twos meets at 11 a.m.

There will also be a Teens Drop-in Craft Time at 2 p.m. today.