Five Things Waukee Residents Should Know: Early Out, A Last Hurrah and Patch Places

1) Early Dismissmal

Don't forget! Today is early dismissal for all Waukee Schools. Elementary schools will dismiss today at 1:40 p.m. Secondary schools dismiss at 12:50 p.m.

2) Last Farmers Market of the Year

Looking for homegrown fruits and veggies or maybe a nice handmade gift? Look no further than the Waukee Farmers Market tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Triangle in downtown Waukee. Tonight's Farmers Market will be the last of the year. It will resume in June 2012.

3) Writer's Group at the Library

Are you a writer? Are you interested in meeting other writers to compare, critique, and expand your abilities? Look no further than the Waukee Public Library. The Writer's Group meets at the library on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

4) The Weather

Today, expect partly cloudy skies with a high around 77. Tonight, clear skies with a low around 56.

5) Did You Know?

Did you know that Waukee Patch has a directory? Looking for a new doctor? Look no further than Patch Places. Want to grab a drink after work? Patch Places. And, if you're so inclined, you can review your favorite Patch Place right there in the directory! Genius, huh?