Get checked out
The “Scope It Out” free colon screening day in central Iowa will be held Saturday, April 24. Screenings will take place at Iowa Endoscopy Center, 1378 N.W. 124th St., in Clive and at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. For more information, visit www.iowaendoscopycenter.com or call 241-4141.
Stop by the Baby Fair
The Broadlawns Baby Fair will take place Saturday, April 24 at the Broadlawns Medical Center, 1801 Hickman Road. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include advice for caring for new babies, health and safety tips, access to local community resources, door prizes, live entertainment and vendors for baby and toddler needs. Call 282-2660 or e-mail jbailey@broadlawns.org.
LHF needs your help
Living History Farms is in need of historical interpreters to educate and engage visitors. A 16-month commitment is required for the position, and benefits include a pass for unlimited visits during the season, access to the in-house library, volunteer e-mail newsletters and a year-end volunteer recognition event. Living History Farms also has historical interpreter positions available and positions in the Visitors’ Service Department. If interested, call 645-9818 or e-mail jmilroy@lhf.org.
Sign up for Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Southeast Polk will be held May 1 at the Southeast Polk High School Stadium. The event runs from 3 to 10 p.m. and will bring together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools and many more to celebrate the lives of those with cancer and to remember those who have lost their battle with the disease. The evening will include a Luminaria Ceremony after sundown, and there will also be a “Fight Back” Ceremony, in which a community leader will inspire Relay participants to take a personal pledge to help fight the disease. Luminarias may be purchased for $10 by calling Peggy Harmeyer at 208-8132 or visit www.relayforlife.org/sepolkia. For more information, call (800) 227-2345. CV
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