This Weekend
Doggie Dip
Saturday • 8/17 • 10:00am for small dogs, 11:00am for large dogs
Winterset Aquatic Center
Enjoy the ‘Dog Days’ of summer by taking your pooch for a dip at the Winterset Aquatic Center on Saturday morning. The aquatic center will close for the season (to humans) this Friday, August 16th. Once the swimmers are gone, the dogs get to take over! Small dogs (under 30 pounds) are welcome to swim from 10:00 to 10:45 on Saturday and large dogs (31 pounds and over) can have their turn from 11:00 to 11:45. The fee is $4 per person and $4 per dog.
Live Music : Nate Nelson & the State Street Band
Saturday • 8/17 • 6:30 – 9:30pm
Winterset Cidery
You can find live music, classic cars and BBQ all at the Winterset Cidery this Saturday night. Nate Nelson & the State Street Band bill be pumping out their country and rock tunes starting at 6:30 while Up in Smoke is serving a hog roast (from 5:30 – 8:30) and the Central Iowa Auto Club hosts a Show ‘N Shine beginning at 5:00. There will be a $5 cover charge. The cidery asks you to not bring any pets to this event and if you bring the kids, make sure they stay with you.
Music at the Winery: Suede
Saturday • 8/17 • 7:00 – 10:00pm
Covered Bridges Winery
NOW Playing at the Iowa Theater
The Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. PG / 110 min
High Plains Drifter
Coming Soon
Early Season Mums Available
Monday • 8/19
Groth’s Gardens & Greenhouses
Groth’s Gardens & Greenhouses re-opens Monday at 9:00am for the Fall season of mums & pumpkins. Early Season Mums will be available so stop by and grab some color for your front porch.
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
Sunday • 8/25 • 2:00pm & 4:30pm
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Winterset on Sunday, August 25th. They will perform two shows under the old-fashioned Big Top which will be set up at on the practice field between the Elementary School and the Old High School/Administration Building. Advanced tickets can be purchased at a discounted price ($12 for adults and $7 for children and seniors) at Fareway, ASB, Hy-Vee, Breeding’s, Ben Franklin, Bridges Financial, F&M Bank, The Cellar, Village Bootery and USB or online. On circus day, tickets can be purchased at the box office and will be $15 for adults and $8 for children 2-12 and seniors 65 & up. No charge for children under the age of 2. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the local sponsor, the Winterset Band Boosters.
The Winterset Stage “Introduction to the Stage” class
Saturday • 9/7 • 10:00am – Noon
to be held at The Iowa Theater
If being on stage is one of your ‘bucket list’ items, if you’ve thought about getting involved in a production but you feel a little rusty since your high school theater days, or even if you’ve been involved in some productions but want to bump up your actings skills, we welcome you to join us for this “Introduction to the Stage” Workshop.
Led by Teddi Yaeger and Meredith McKay, this completely relaxed and non-threatening two-hour workshop will cover:
- Stage Lingo & Vocabulary
- How to get the most from a script
- Basics of blocking and stage movement
- Auditioning Basics
There is no cost for this workshop and it’s open to all! If you’d like to audition for Charlotte’s Web (Auditions on September 15 & 16), this would be a great way to get yourself in the groove.
And Finally…
All WCSD teachers head back to school tomorrow (many have been there for several days or weeks already!) and the kiddos hit the halls next Friday. Here are some other ‘back to school’ events and dates that you might want to file away as well:
9th Grade Orientation • Monday, August 19th • 5:00 – 6:00pm
Jr. High Orientation • Tuesday, August 20th • 5:00 – 6:00pm
Elementary “Meet the Teacher” Night • Wednesday, August 21st • 4:30 – 6:00pm
Middle School “Meet the Teacher” Night • Wednesday, August 21st • 5:00 – 6:30pm
Meet the Team Night • Friday, August 23rd
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