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SUMMARY:The RG Express - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat.\, Nov. 8\, 2025\, through Sun.\, Jan. 18\, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination\, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture. The RG Express is one of only 18 North American train displays of this magnitude! Walk past\, around\, and under miniature buildings and bridges built in the likeness of some of Iowa State University’s and Reiman Gardens’ most significant buildings. Don’t miss the magic of the RG Express this holiday season!  \nClosed November 22\, Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. Open until 8 p.m. on Tues.\, December 2\, 9\, and 16 to allow for special nighttime viewing of the RG Express. The lighted buildings and holiday decorations help the season come alive as the trains travel throughout our indoor conservatory.  \nDue to capacity limits\, the RG Express Train Display is not open during the Winter Wonderscape light show. This display is included in the regular price of admission (free for members and Iowa State University students). \nThe RG Express Train exhibit would not be possible without the support of the Central Iowa Garden Railway Society and Just Add Water.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission\n$12\n\n\nseniors\, ages 65 and up\n$11\n\n\nyouth\, ages 2-12\n$6\n\n\nyouth\, under 2\nfree\n\n\nReiman Gardens members\nfree\n\n\nIowa State University students\nfree\n\n\n\nMore information about admission here: https://reimangardens.com/admission-and-hours
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LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Foster Parent Panel - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to a special event about fostering\, whether you are interested in starting or are experienced and looking to connect with other families and services. A panel of current foster parents will talk about their journeys through the foster care system. Representatives from local organizations supporting foster families will be available to share information and answer questions. Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \nChildcare will be available during the event. \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/foster-parent-panel-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players\, but card trading will not be allowed. Don’t want to play? Come to watch others\, enjoy Poké-art activities\, chat with other kids\, and build a supportive community of friends! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \nKids ages 8 and under need to bring a caregiver along to help. Caregivers: not sure what Pokémon is all about? This is a great opportunity to learn along with your kids! \nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pokemon-club-ames-public-library/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying Tour - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying Tour – Sun.\, Nov. 23\, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $32. \nDubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard)\, Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications.  West is also a five-time GRAMMY nominee\, NSAI’s 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year\, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient\, ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year recipient\, and a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner. He has received an American Music Award\, a Billboard Music Award\, K-LOVE Fan Awards\, GMA Dove Awards\, and has been named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award\, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.” \nIn addition to his own recording career\, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards eight times and has more than 275 songwriting credits to his name\, including cuts by Anne Wilson\, Rascal Flatts\, Scotty McCreery\, Michael W. Smith\, Amy Grant\, Mandisa\, Danny Gokey\, Casting Crowns\, and others. The release of Don’t Stop Praying marks his 13th studio album. West’s first single from the album and title track\, “Don’t Stop Praying” (released January 2024) marked his biggest streaming single debut in his 20-year career and notched a No. 1 spot for two weeks at radio. The newest single\, “Unashamed\,” from the Don’t Stop Praying album is currently climbing the Top 10 on Christian radio\, inspiring people across the Nation to stand boldly in faith and live unashamed of the Gospel. \nAdding author to his list of accolades\, West has written eight books to date: K- Love award winning  “My Story\, Your Glory 30-Day Devotional\,” “Give This Christmas Away\,” “The Story Of Your Life\,” “Forgiveness\,”  “Today Is Day One”\, “Hello\, My Name Is\, “The God Who Stays\,” “Come Home For Christmas” with his ninth book “Don’t Stop Praying” slated to release in February 2026. In 2020 The Matthew West Podcast debuted and continues weekly with special guests.  West is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father\, Pastor Joe West\, they founded popwe\, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft\, share\, and live a more meaningful life. \nFor more information visit www.matthewwest.com or follow him on Facebook\, Instagram\, TikTok\, Twitter and YouTube.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/matthew-west-dont-stop-praying-tour-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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