Community Reminders – June 5th

The Library will kick-off summer with a party TODAY June 5th 5:00-7:00 pm.  Come have some fun!

The Roller-Skating season has started too!  Friday, June 5th theme is Candyland!  It’s FREE to skate. Time starts 7:00 – 9:00 pm. You don’t have roller-skates? NO PROBLEM. The Skate Shack is stocked with sizes from toddlers to adults, quad skates and in-line skates at no charge. Dress for the theme night and receive a participation treat!

June 6this the first Saturday of the month which means there will be Storm Siren Testing at 12:00pm (NOON)

FARMER’S MARKET - began Wednesday, June 3rd at Heritage Park. It’s every Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 pm through August. Come and shop with local vendors. Enjoy some good treats and treasures! We are still taking vendors, so if anyone is interested, please email dcfarmersmarket24@gmail.com

Dallas Center PK-12 Summer Lunches! The First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Center will offer Sack Lunches! June 2nd-August 20th (Tuesday and Thursdays) 11:30am–1:00pm.  Contact them at 515-992-3531 or pastor.aric@dcpresbyterian.org  The Church is located 1204 13th Street, Fellowship Hall.

DALLAS CENTER POOL:  Opening day was June 4th and daily hours are 12:30-7pm.  If you’d like to have a pool party, please complete the application and email it to poolmanager@dallascenter.com.  If you have already reached out, the pool manager will be getting back to you once we have a final count of lifeguards.  We want to make sure we have the staffing for your event!  For summer pool passes, please go to https://community.accessgrantedsystems.net/.../dallas_center.

YARD WASTE pick-up is every Monday (Monday Holidays are delayed one day) from April through November. Grass, leaves, twigs, etc. can be placed in brown paper bags, paper grocery bags, cardboard boxes, or trash cans. Do not use your Waste Management container or black plastic bags. Bundle sticks and branches in no more than four-foot lengths and less than 40 lbs.

THERE WILL BE NO MOSQUITO SPRAYING THIS YEAR

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The 12th Annual Bacoon Ride is coming through Dallas Center on Saturday, June 20th.  The route has been reversed this year, so riders will be coming from Minburn later in the day.  We are the last stop on the route after passing through Minburn and before heading back to Waukee. 

Wheeling with Waukee” will be coming to town on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  The Peach Pit will be their turnaround stop.  This ride also supports Gary’s Ride.