November 2012

For the 10th consecutive year, parishoners of the United Methodist Church recreate the scene of Christ's birth (as depicted in the Gospels) using real people and animals. Those with cars need not even leave them to view this scene. Call Pat Norcross, the church's secretary, at 515-232-6329 for details. Ms. Norcross can be reached by email at calvaryames@yahoo.com. Her church is located on 1403 24th Street in Ames.

Officials from the Story County Conservation department hold a meeting during which members of the public can discuss improvements to Dakins Lake and the area surrounding it. The meeting takes place in the town of Zearing. Call the department at 515-232-2516. It can be reached by email at conservation@storycounty.com.

The duo known as Dailey & Vincent performs Christmas-themed bluegrass music in Stephens Auditorium, which is on the grounds of the Iowa State Center. For ticket information, call Angela Ossian at 515-294-3347. Ms. Ossian can be reached by email at aossian@iastate.edu.

Iowa State University music students and faculty present the unversity's 48th annual madrigal dinner. The dinner is served in the Memorial Union's Great Hall. For ticket information, call the Memorial Union's ticket office at  515-294-8349. For more information about the madrigal itself, visit music.iastate.edu/events/MadrigalDinners.