Saturday, 19 Sep 2009
ISU Clarinet Day
Some of the finest clarinetists in the country will come to perform, teach, and meet with musicians right here at Iowa State University.
Reiman Recycles
As part of its mission to advance sustainability, Reiman Gardens is holding "Reiman Recycles." Plastic pots, flats, plant tags and inserts will be collected. All items must be clean and sorted by size. Donors will receive a pass to Reiman Gardens.
Cyclone Cultural Festival
Cultural awareness through food, fun and entertainment, including the Ames Children's Choir, Mirage Middle Eastern dance troupe, Cyclone Ballroom and the Asian Pacific American Awareness Coalition.
Class: Ames C.art Sew & Swap
1-4pm on September 19, October 24, & November 14 Sharing and stitching together materials, ideas, and community!
Lecture: "Failure Is Not An Option"
Astronaut Fred Haise served as the lunar module pilot during the ill-fated 1970 Apollo 13 space mission. He survived another harrowing ordeal in 1973, following an aircraft crash during filming of the Pearl Harbor epic, Tora! Tora! Tora! Haise went on to become one of the first astronauts to pilot the space shuttle in test missions. He will use NASA footage of the Apollo 13 flight during his presentation.