Science Center of Iowa reopens

The Science Center of Iowa will reopen in its new, multi-million-dollar facility, including the new IMAX Dome Theater, on Saturday at 9 a.m. The 110,000-square-foot attraction is located on four acres south of Market Street between Third and Fifth streets, just north of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

The center's new hours are Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

East Village gets thrifty

Yet another new business will open its doors in the East Village when Mohair Pear, a vintage clothing store, moves in with ZZZ Records in July. An original Mohair Pear location in Cedar Falls, started by Dave Deibler and Barb Schilf of the band House of Large Sizes, features vintage and retro clothing, unique gifts, wigs, hats, T-shirts, rings, posters, purses, bags and more. The name comes from a song on a House of Large Size's album.

ZZZ Records will condense its selection of vinyl and CDs into one-half of the store to accommodate the new tenant.

Scholarship golf outing scheduled

This year will mark the first ever Charles Lamont Lovelady Trust Scholarship Fund Open Golf Tournament at Grandview Golf Course on Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m. Proceeds will go to the scholarship fund, which helps high school/GED graduates further their education in business and human services.

Participants, hole sponsors and donations are needed for the golf outing. For rates or more information, call JoAnn Hughes, committee director, by phone at 208-2526 or through e-mail at Joanne-hughes@mchsi.com.

Tour de Metro
The third annual Tour de Metro, sponsored by the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Young Professionals Connection, will be held on Court Avenue between Third and Fourth streets on Friday, May 20, from 5 to 11 p.m. The event is designed to be a large social gathering for young people in the metro area.

Bicycle and pedestrian tours of downtown showcasing art, history, architecture and development in the area will be available from 6 to 8 p.m.

In addition, live music will be provided by local bands Gimmick and North of Grand; diversity will be provided by the "dress in drag" races; and an open house tour of downtown housing will be available.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Andrea Pett at a_pett@msn.com. Additional information on Tour de Metro can be found online at www.tourdemetro.com or by calling Allison Hay at 286-4969. CV

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