Events

Iowa History Book Club

To commemorate Iowa’s 175th year of statehood, the State Historical Society of Iowa invites you to take a deep dive into some of the best books about Iowa’s fascinating history. Join Andrew Klumpp, editor of The Annals of Iowa, and a guest author every three months for a lively, online discussion about each book.

This is a virtual event. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference desk at 712-323-7553, to view with us in Meeting Room D, or pre-register from our website to view it from home via Zoom. Books are available at the Reference desk.

Book for December - “On Behalf of the Family Farm: Iowa Women's Farm Activism Since 1945” by Jenny Barker-Devine. Hosted by Andrew Klumpp and author.

PACE Art Class | Youth Ceramics

Students will be learning coil and slab techniques in creating works of art out of clay. These sessions can stand alone, and will focus on teaching form, design, and craftsmanship. Sign up today!

Members $5 | Non-Members $10 | Ages 7-12

Frontier Heritage Library Open House

The Genealogy Society is hosting a reception to celebrate the reopening of the Frontier Heritage Library after months of closure due to COVID-19 and to welcome a new neighbor to share the building, Firehouse Letterpress. Learn what information the library has to offer and explore the extensive collection of antique letterpresses, prints, and memorabilia of Firehouse Letterpress. Complimentary refreshments will be served from a retro soda fountain. There is no admission charge and everyone is invited.

PACE Art Class | Youth Painting

Join PACE and our wonderful art teacher as your children get to explore colors, textures, and their imagination. Members $5 | Non-Members $10 | Ages 7-12

PACE Art Class | Youth Makers Lab

Come join our STEAM makers lab where every class will be a new exploration into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. You could be doing anything from wiring a circuit board to engineering a stable structure. Each class is stand-alone, so come learn something new here at PACE. Members $5 | Non-Members $10 | Ages 7-12 w/ Adam Van Odsel

Year End Holiday Party - Steam into Saturday Virtual Happy Hour

Celebrate the season and the closing of another year. We'll play some games, do a little trivia and talk holiday trains.

Winter Survival Secrets: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our December program participants will explore winter adaptations of the plant and animal world as well as tips and tricks for effective winter bird feeding.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

PACE Art Class | Youth Ceramics

Students will be learning coil and slab techniques in creating works of art out of clay. These sessions can stand alone, and will focus on teaching form, design, and craftsmanship. Sign up today! Members $5 | Non-Members $10 | Ages 7-12

PACE Art Class | Youth Painting

Join PACE and our wonderful art teacher as your children get to explore colors, textures, and their imagination. Members $5 | Non-Members $10 | Ages 7-12

PACE Art Class | Youth Makers Lab

Come join our STEAM makers lab where every class will be a new exploration into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. You could be doing anything from wiring a circuit board to engineering a stable structure. Each class is stand-alone, so come learn something new here at PACE. Members $5 | Non-Members $10 | Ages 7-12 w/ Adam Van Odsel

Angels Dementia Caregiver Series at Amelia Place

Join us for the Caregiver Support Program -10 Part Series When Your Loved One Has Dementia presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP - Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health Council Bluffs. The presentations take place on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Amelia Place. Lunch is provided.

 RSVP to Amber at 402-616-2561

Monday, December 20th: Keeping the Peace
Monday, January 17th: The Behaviors
Monday, February 21st: Dementia & Medications

*For more information on classes or our Alzheimer’ & Dementia Program, please contact our office at 712-352-3640

Angels Dementia Caregiver Series at Amelia Place

Join us for the Caregiver Support Program -10 Part Series When Your Loved One Has Dementia presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP - Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health Council Bluffs. The presentations take place on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Amelia Place. Lunch is provided.

 RSVP to Amber at 402-616-2561

Monday, January 17th: The Behaviors
Monday, February 21st: Dementia & Medications

*For more information on classes or our Alzheimer’ & Dementia Program, please contact our office at 712-352-3640