Five Things Waukee Residents Should Know: Sports, Books and Families

1) YMCA Youth Sports

The Waukee Family YMCA has youth flag football today at 1 p.m. at the practice fields. Youth volleyball will be held at 1 p.m. at .

2) Planned Parenthood Book Sale

The annual Planned Parenthood Book Sale is almost over but that doesn't mean there aren't still books to be had. The sale continues today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Admission is free.

3) Strengthening Families Program

Strengthening Families Program is for parents and youth ages 10-14 offered by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It's designed to help families build strong relationships through communication and problem solving. The program will be held today at 5 p.m. at Waukee Elementary School. For more information, check out the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach website.

4) The Weather

Expect sunny skies today with a high near 73. Tonight, cool and clear with a low around 48.

5) Did You Know?

Did you know that you can find out where candidates for city council and the mayor's seat stand on the issues well before the November election? On Tuesday at 6:30, the Waukee Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host a candidate's forum in the Waukee City Council Chambers in the . There are two candidates for mayor and three for city council seats. Attendees are asked to RSVP at www.waukeechamber.com/registration.