Community Calendar

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Queers & Beers
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Everyone welcome! LGBTQIA+ Happy Hour. 21+ only. , …
Snow Magic Kick-Off
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown Ames is always festive during the holidays! Join us for a night of fun holiday themed activities that are great for the whole family. At 5:30pm, join us in Tom Evans Park for a Snow Magic Welcome! We’ll kick off the event, recognize and say thank you to the volunteers who helped repair and refresh the snowfla , …
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Saturday Morning Yoga at Della Viti
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Start off saturday mornings with VinoYasa Yoga at Della Viti , …
Beautiful Land Makers Market on Main
All Day
Makers Market on Main is Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-3pm with outstanding local vendors at three main locations; The Recipe, Sweet Caroline’s and American Legion. Shop from curated makers, designers, artists & vintage collectors this holiday season! Each location will have drink & treat options and g , …
Creative Artists’ Studios of Ames Holiday Art Sale
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us for the Holiday Art Sale at the Creative Artists’ Studios of Ames! This in-person event will be held at 130 South Sheldon Avenue, Ames, Iowa from 10-5pm. Discover a wide range of art pieces, including ceramics, paintings, and handmade crafts, all made by talented local artists. Whether you’re an art , …
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Annual Candlelight Meditation
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ames Yoga Center Annual Candlelight Meditation Experience a deep calm through a guided meditation which will dissolve stress, and leave you feeling nourished in your body, mind, and heart. Registration and Tickets are available: https://bookwhen.com/amesyogacenter/e/ev-sf3o-20231203180000 , …
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Nurturing Yin and Yoga Nidra
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The deep nurturing practice of Yin Yoga is a wonderful way to unblock the flow of vital energy throughout body and mind. It is practiced with longer holds, supported with props to strengthen and lengthen connective tissue, and to release deep chronic-held stress and tension. In addition, each class will include a deep , …
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Relax and Restore Yoga
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This mid-day, mid-week class is a wonderful way to decompress and release stress and tension during the week. Gentle yoga movement, breathing and relaxation practices to support your self care during the holiday season. , …
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Restorative Yoga Therapy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Restorative Yoga Therapy is an approach to asana practice that emphasizes the spiritual connection of body mind through a focus or intention for the session. Each session has a theme related to yoga which supports the practice. The class emphasizes the healing aspects of meditation and breath work, and encourages inwar , …
NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
NAMI Connection support groups , …
Dudes Hanging Out
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Casual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. , …
Meditation Listening Circle
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
In this monthly gathering, we will explore aspects of the practice of meditation. A wonderful way to support our growth in the practice and integrate compassion and wisdom into everyday life. , …
Cocktails & Convos with Denise Williams
7:00 pm
Meet back up again with Pearl and Cord as a second chance at romance tempts them both! We’re celebrating Denise Williams and her new book Technically Yours with a reading, delicious drinks, and a juicy conversation. Tickets include the evening and the book. Guest tickets are available for $10 if you want to bring fami , …
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Saturday Morning Yoga at Della Viti
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Start off saturday mornings with VinoYasa Yoga at Della Viti , …
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Nurturing Yin and Yoga Nidra
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The deep nurturing practice of Yin Yoga is a wonderful way to unblock the flow of vital energy throughout body and mind. It is practiced with longer holds, supported with props to strengthen and lengthen connective tissue, and to release deep chronic-held stress and tension. In addition, each class will include a deep , …
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Relax and Restore Yoga
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This mid-day, mid-week class is a wonderful way to decompress and release stress and tension during the week. Gentle yoga movement, breathing and relaxation practices to support your self care during the holiday season. , …
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Restorative Yoga Therapy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Restorative Yoga Therapy is an approach to asana practice that emphasizes the spiritual connection of body mind through a focus or intention for the session. Each session has a theme related to yoga which supports the practice. The class emphasizes the healing aspects of meditation and breath work, and encourages inwar , …
NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
NAMI Connection support groups , …
Dudes Hanging Out
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Casual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. , …
Ugly Sweater Run/Walk
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us on the 14th of December at 6:15 PM for a group run in your ugliest holiday sweater! The route consists of a few loops downtown Ames! Running and walking are both encouraged as well as pets! We plan on having hot chocolate, cookies, and an ugliest sweater contest. The Prize for this will be a $10 Gift Card to Fi , …
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Holiday Spectacular
7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble, conducted by Christian Carichner, presents “Holiday Spectacular!” at the Ames City Auditorium on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7 p.m. Step into a winter wonderland of enchantment as we invite you to our heartwarming Holiday Spectacular! Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season and le , …
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Saturday Morning Yoga at Della Viti
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Start off saturday mornings with VinoYasa Yoga at Della Viti , …
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Nurturing Yin and Yoga Nidra
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The deep nurturing practice of Yin Yoga is a wonderful way to unblock the flow of vital energy throughout body and mind. It is practiced with longer holds, supported with props to strengthen and lengthen connective tissue, and to release deep chronic-held stress and tension. In addition, each class will include a deep , …
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Relax and Restore Yoga
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This mid-day, mid-week class is a wonderful way to decompress and release stress and tension during the week. Gentle yoga movement, breathing and relaxation practices to support your self care during the holiday season. , …
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Restorative Yoga Therapy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Restorative Yoga Therapy is an approach to asana practice that emphasizes the spiritual connection of body mind through a focus or intention for the session. Each session has a theme related to yoga which supports the practice. The class emphasizes the healing aspects of meditation and breath work, and encourages inwar , …
NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
NAMI Connection support groups , …
Dudes Hanging Out
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Casual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. , …
Moving Into Meditation
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
In this monthly gathering, we will explore techniques to reset the nervous system back to its natural state of contentment and ease. , …
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Saturday Morning Yoga at Della Viti
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Start off saturday mornings with VinoYasa Yoga at Della Viti , …
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Relax and Restore Yoga
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This mid-day, mid-week class is a wonderful way to decompress and release stress and tension during the week. Gentle yoga movement, breathing and relaxation practices to support your self care during the holiday season. , …
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Restorative Yoga Therapy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Restorative Yoga Therapy is an approach to asana practice that emphasizes the spiritual connection of body mind through a focus or intention for the session. Each session has a theme related to yoga which supports the practice. The class emphasizes the healing aspects of meditation and breath work, and encourages inwar , …
NAMI Central Iowa Connection Support Group
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
NAMI Connection support groups , …
Dudes Hanging Out
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Casual men’s conversation group with a focus on mental health and belonging. , …
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Saturday Morning Yoga at Della Viti
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Start off saturday mornings with VinoYasa Yoga at Della Viti , …
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