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Visit Ames, Iowa
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May 2010
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Let Us Help You Plan Your Next Trip to Ames!
 Why not take advantage of all that Ames has to offer? Let the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau be your guide to the best accommodations and latest happenings in Ames. Check out www.visitames.com, your 24/7 resource to the tastiest restaurants, trendiest shopping areas and the best performances in town with our complete directory and event calendar.
Download a complimentary copy of the 2010 Visitors Guide online, or have it mailed right to you by entering your address here. If you are already in the area, visit us in person at the Ames/ISU Information Booth located on University Boulevard, northeast of Jack Trice Stadium. Ambassadors are there to help you weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., or by calling 515.294.5583. Take full advantage of our Red Carpet Coupons that offer terrific deals at many area businesses! Print your own copy at www.visitames.com, or just stop by the information booth to pick one up! |
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Snapshots of Ames
 Entry deadline: May 17
Exhibit: June 4 - July 25, 2010
Snapshots of Ames, a juried photography exhibit of photos taken in or around Ames, will be showcased this summer at the Octagon Center for the Arts. All amateur and professional photographers that are residents of Iowa are eligible to enter. Photographs may be creative, unique, architectural, special events, sports, landscapes, weather, animals, people, places, etc. The photograph must be an original and taken within the Ames zip codes within the last two years. There will be cash prizes awarded to the photographers of the top seven photographs.
For more information, check out the registration and exhibit guidelines.
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__________________________________________________________________ |  "Celebration of Garden Ornamentation"
This year, Reiman Gardens introduces a new theme featuring garden decoration, with a humorous twist. Come and explore the secret world of garden ornamentation!
Visit the15-foot gnome, built to be the largest gnome in the United States! Or come to the Gardens and take the Gnome Walk, enjoy 20 gnomes decorated by different organizations. Other displays include the southern garden tradition of hanging bottles from trees to capture evil spirits, the beautiful knot garden design of topiaries in the Herb Garden, the colorful pinwheels in the Campanile Garden, the mythical ornamentation of fairies and trolls in the Children's Garden, a rustic country scene complete with wheelbarrows and rusty gates in the Home Production Garden, a flock of plastic flamingos in the Pattern Garden and much more!
For more information, visit www.reimangardens.com.
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__________________________________________________________________ Vote for Reiman's Rose Gardens!
 Help Iowa State's beautiful Reiman Gardens win best rose garden in the country! Show your support by heading to Reiman Gardens' Web site and clicking the big yellow square to vote. You helped Reiman win a tourism award last year, let's see if we can do it again!
As spring transforms into summer, things are bustling at Reiman Gardens. Below is an idea of what is going on in the Gardens in the months of May and June.
Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers Association
Saturday, May 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Come
and visit Reiman Gardens on Saturday May 1st to learn all about wood carving
and woodcarving techniques from the Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers Association. The day
will include woodcarving displays and demonstrations and classes to
learn all about this fascinating art form.
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County Master Gardener's Association Plant Sale
Saturday,
May 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A
large selection of new plants, house plants, annuals, hanging baskets,
container gardens and perennial divisions - many from the gardens of Master
Gardeners - will be for sale. There will also be local vendors selling garden art.
Mother's
Day
Sunday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
All
moms receive free entry to Reiman Gardens. Take Mom out for a stroll in the
gardens, visit the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing and let Mom pick out a
treasured keepsake from the Gift Shop.
Ames Garden Club Plant Sale
Saturday, May 15
Support
the Ames Garden Club and shop for plants in the Reiman Gardens' Maintenance
Building parking lot.
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In
honor of their service, all active duty personnel and veterans will be
admitted free.
For a complete list of events at Reiman Gardens, visit www.reimangardens.iastate.edu.
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__________________________________________________________________ | AM in the Plaza
May 29, June 26, July 31 and August 28
The Ames Community Arts Council is proud to present a new Saturday morning event filled with friends, facts, and free fun for everyone!AM in the Plaza will be held the last Saturday of each month, beginning May 29 at Tom Evans Plaza in downtown Ames. Invited artists will use their artistic skills to educate and enlighten children and adults of all ages. Enjoy three different 20 minute performances at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30am.
Performers are:
May 29 - Duncan Preston, Meskwaki Native American and folk life artist - Meskwaki Storyteller
June 26 - Bob Welch - Songs of the Civil War, A Program of Music, History, and Storytelling
July 31 - Jennifer Nieland - Renaissance Fashion
August 28 - Dave Losure and Mary Schaeffer-Losure, Flying Pig Fiddle & Banjo - Appalachian Music History
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__________________________________________________________________ | Make This Spring in Ames a Memorable One!
As the weather warms up, there are more things than ever to see and do in Ames! Head outdoors and take advantage of the beautiful parks and gardens that the city has to offer. Enjoy great food or an outdoor concert with family and friends, attend a show or get involved in the community! Take an active role this summer by exploring the friendly community of Ames!
Here are a few events to get you started! Be sure to check out www.visitames.com for a complete list!
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__________________________________________________________________ Win an "Explore Your Heritage" Giveaway
 You have the opportunity to win great prizes when you enter your name into the Silos & Smokestacks "Explore Your Heritage" Giveaway! Prizes are given away monthly, and the grand prize winner will be announced September 3rd.
The Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area makes it their mission to preserve and tell the story of American agriculture and its global significance through partnerships and activities that celebrate the land, people and communities of the area.
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Become a fan of Ames, Iowa on Facebook!
Get links to events and special news updates. Check out our photo albums. Comment on your favorite things to do in and around town.
Go to www.facebook.com/visitames to become a fan!
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__________________________________________________________________ Ames was recently ranked #17 for Best Small Places For Business And Careers according
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Hope you have a wonderful visit to Ames!
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
515.232.4032
1.800.288.7470
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