Masons to sponsor free Christmas meal
The Masons of Central Iowa will sponsor the 25th Annual Free Christmas Dinner on Friday, Dec. 25 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 519 Park St. The dinner, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is dedicated to Jerry Marsengill, who started the tradition. The dinner aims to provide the homeless, the lonely and the public at large a traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. Meals are available for home delivery. For a ride or meal, call 288-8927.
Climb Iowa to host holiday camp
Climb Iowa will host a three-day camp from Monday, Dec. 28 to Wednesday, Dec. 30. The camp, intended for ages 8 to 14, will consist of learning techniques, playing climbing games and working with others as a team. The camp runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $70. Visit www.climbiowa.com or call 986-2565.
DART to hold public meetings
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will hold public meetings and a public hearing to consider proposed changes for DART bus service as well as a fare increase on Jan. 5-6, 13-14, 19, 21, 25 and 26. For times and locations, visit www.ridedart.com or call 283-8100.
Racing tickets available for 2010 season
Knoxville Raceway season tickets are available for the 2010 season. Season tickets have three categories kids ages 6 to 12, teens ages 13 to 18 and adults ages 19 and up. Call (641) 842-5431 or visit www.knoxvilleraceway.com.
Give this holiday season
Mars Café, 2318 University Ave., and the Des Moines Area Religious Council Emergency Food Pantries are collecting nonperishable food/paper items through Jan. 15, 2010. Nonperishable items include canned foods, boxed meals, cereal, peanut butter and paper products. For more information, visit www.marscafe.net or www.dmreligious.org. CV
Send news of your upcoming events, noble, nefarious or lost causes; as well as generally weird happenings to matt@dmcityview.com.
