What to Do This Weekend in Waukee: Legos, Music, Shopping and Painting

Saturday

Lego Club at the Waukee Public Library

Come out to the Waukee Public Library at 1:30 p.m. to emerse yourself in the land of Legos. Kids (and adults) of all ages can come to the library to build, play and imagine a world built with tiny plastic blocks. The activity is free and goes from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday.

Halloween Bootique at Aloft Gallery

Come out to the Aloft Gallery today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. for the Halloween Bootique. The event promise spooky but whimsical Halloween decor and accessories, one-of-a-kind original artwork, and pet costumes. Come as you are or in costume. Enjoy free treats and enter the drawing to win free gift. The event goes from 4-8 p.m. today.

Timberline Brass at ArtsCentral

The Waukee Area Arts Council continues its Performance Arts Series with Timberline Brass tonight at 7 p.m. at ArtsCentral. Timberline Brass plays a wide range of classical music, as well as jazz, spiritual and popular works.  This bold quintet features a traditional lineup of two trumpets, french horn, trombone and tuba.  Members include:  Dave Krogan, tumpet; Perry Beeman, trumpet; Christina Deeds, horn; Rodney White, tuba; Jon Jero, trombone. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased at Waukee Hardware or at the door the day of the show (if available).

X-Treme Bowling at Warrior Lanes

Stop out to Warrior Lanes tonight between 7 p.m. and midnight to experience the X-treme light & sound show under the black lights. Cost is $5 per person, per game and show rental is $2.50. For more information, call (515) 987-4840.

Misfit Toyz at Mickey's Irish Pub

The Misfit Toyz is a classic rock cover band playing all the good stuff tonight at Mickey's Irish Pub at 9 p.m. They focus on your favorite cover music with the purpose of entertaining all ages with that great rock sound and a beat to keep you rockin'. . . with the energy you only get with rock & roll.  The five member band has more than 60 years of musical experience bringing the Misfit Toyz a wide range of musical interests and vocal capabilities.  They cover classic rock from the late 60’s and include rock, pop, blues, southern rock and country crossover into our play mix giving even greater variety to the Misfit Toyz. There is no cover charge to attend.

Sunday

Church Services

Looking for a new place of worship? Here's a listing of all the Waukee churches and their times of worship. Check one out this Sunday!

Waukee United Methodist Church 650 Ashworth Drive, 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church 900 Warrior Lane, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Westview Church 1155 S.E. Boone Drive, 10:30 a.m.
Christ's Church at Fox Creek Center 33365 335th St., 10 a.m.
St. Boniface Church 1200 Warrior Lane, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 400 S.E. Pleasantview Drive, 1 p.m.
Abundant Life Church of Waukee 670 Elm St., 11 a.m.
Waukee Community Church, meets at Prairieview School, 10 a.m.
Waukee Christian Church 29043 T Ave., 10 a.m.
Point of Grace Church 305 N.E. Dartmoor Drive, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Westwind Church, at South Middle School, 8 a.m.

Family Day at The Social Canvas

Grab the kids and try something new this weekend in Waukee. The Social Canvas is hosting family day at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Cost is $30 for children under $12 and $35 for adults. Everything you need - from the paint brushes, to the smock and the paint and canvas - is included. This weekend's painting is "Swirls." To reserve your spot, call (515) 480-2298.

ISU Extension and Outreach's 'Strengthening Families'

Make plans to attend the ISU Extension and Outreach's Strengthening Families seminar this Sunday at the Maple Street Community Center at 5:30 p.m. The program is for parents to attend with their youth ages 10-14. It will help families to maintain and/or build a positive relationship during the challenging pre-teen and teen years, to assist parents in helping their children succeed in the future, and to keep children from serious behavior problems. This free evidence-based program from ISU Extension and Outreach was recently named the number 1 most effective program for decreasing the onset of drug and alcohol problems in youth by the World Health Organization.  Strengthening Families is appropriate and beneficial for all families, not just families who feel they are struggling during the pre-teen and teen years. 

A free meal is included as well as free child care for younger children. Class size is limited. To register, contact Lisa Mickelson at (515) 993-4281 or lmickel@iastate.edu.