BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Ames Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Ames Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Ames\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:yolnQCuq7Xw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T130000 SUMMARY:Getting Involved Workshop LOCATION:Student Engagement Office (1560 Memorial Union) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Getting Involved Workshop to learn about opport unities and strategies to get connected\, create your involvement road ma p\, and make a plan for next steps. Space is limited so you must sign up in advance using the link above.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/yolnQCuq7Xw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/yolnQCuq7Xw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c9ta7h2s-zs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 SUMMARY:Lecture and reception: SpaceX VP Joe Petrzelka LOCATION:2055 Hoover Hall DESCRIPTION:Hours: 16:30–17:30\n\nIowa State alum Joe Petrzelka\, vice pr esident of starship engineering for SpaceX\, returns to campus for a spea king event hosted by the department of industrial and manufacturing syste ms engineering. A 4 p.m. reception precedes the talk.\n\nHosted by Iowa S tate University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/c9ta7h2s-zs URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/c9ta7h2s-zs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:_OcE8pUOnv8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000 SUMMARY:Culture\, Ecosystems and the Art of Social Change: Favianna Rodri guez Artist Lecture LOCATION:2630 Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Favianna Rodriguez\nArt and culture surround us all the time. They shape our identities\, values\, and behaviors\; and they f orge our collective imagination. Culture moves faster than politics. Time and again\, cultural change has paved the way for transformation. To cre ate a more just world\, we must build vibrant cultural movements that ins pire new ways of thinking and that include mother nature.\n\nHosted by Io wa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/_OcE8pUOnv8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/_OcE8pUOnv8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:-MdzoHqTauk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T210000 SUMMARY:Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Don't miss GRANDMA MOJO's\, Iowa State's premier improv comed y troupe\, and nights of hilarity\, every other Wednesday all semester!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/- MdzoHqTauk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/-MdzoHqTauk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eTKhcsJiJd0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T120000 SUMMARY:Flora\, Fauna\, and Future: A Hands-On Art Workshop with Favianna Rodriguez LOCATION:Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Art and culture are powerful forces that shape identity and i gnite the collective imagination. Culture inspires new ways of thinking a nd paving the way toward a world where everyone can thrive in harmony wit h the planet. Favianna Rodriguez will host this engaging\, hands-on works hop that lets you create a colorful poster about a theme meaningful to yo u.\nParticipation is limited to 50 attendees.\n\nHosted by Iowa State Uni versity\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eTKhcsJiJd0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eTKhcsJiJd0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iD-dxDqteSU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000 SUMMARY:A Chip Odyssey LOCATION:Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium\, Howe Hall DESCRIPTION:Documentary: Screening\n"A Chip Odyssey" features interviews with over 80 key figures who witnessed and shaped the development of the semiconductor industry - from the first generation of engineers and femal e factory workers\, to policymakers and technology venters\, and today's young engineers facing new crossroads.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University \n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/iD-dxDqteSU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/iD-dxDqteSU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ztLKRy8wLEs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000 SUMMARY:Museum Meetup: Just Dance LOCATION:Christian Petersen Art Museum DESCRIPTION:Get up and move your feet! Dance over to the Christian Peters en Art Museum for art in motion\, inspired by Luis Jiménez’s Fiesta Dance rs and Texas Waltz. Led by instructor Valerie Williams\, this beginner-fr iendly social dance session will teach participants various routines\, ac companied by games and snacks from student organization partner\, UNIDAS\ , which fosters connections between Latinx identifying women at Iowa Stat e University.\nThis event is FREE and open to the public.\n\nHosted by Io wa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/ztLKRy8wLEs URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/ztLKRy8wLEs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6yKO58sESiM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Masters of the Universe LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Masters of the Universe!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/6yKO58sESiM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/6yKO58sESiM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:YE7ilrhoF5Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000 SUMMARY:Writer’s Round with Jen McClung\, Bleujack\, Chris Myers\, & Tom Keinert LOCATION:3715 W. 190th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:Join 4 fantastic local songwriters as they share some tunes a nd tales of their craft! Jen McClung\, Bleujack\, Chris Myers and Tom Kei nert.\nThurs 10/22 7pm – $7/$10 all ages\nUnsold tables will be available first come first serve\, in addition to chairs.\nThis is a listening roo m show\, please keep conversation minimal during the performances so ever yone can enjoy\, thanks!\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/AmesIA/e/YE7ilrhoF5Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/YE7ilrhoF5Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:j9NJchnDiUM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T151000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T161500 SUMMARY:Food Insecurity: From Current Causes and Persistent Problems to S ustainable Solutions LOCATION:118 Horticulture Hall DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cary Fowler\nDr. Fowler’s seminar will be immediatel y followed by Q&A and a reception open to all.\nDr. Fowler served as Spec ial Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State before stepping down in 2025. From 2005-2012\, he was the Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust\, which provides ongoing support to majo r crop genebanks. Prior to that\, he was Professor at the Norwegian Unive rsity of Life Sciences and a senior advisor in the CGIAR system.\nDr.\n\n Hosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/j9N JchnDiUM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/j9NJchnDiUM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xuq_Z9kO6pE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T180000 SUMMARY:History Happy Hour: Jack the Ripper LOCATION:Ames History Museum DESCRIPTION:Join in a chilling evening at the museum! Explore the mystery of Jack the Ripper with Laurie Law\, sip on two themed drinks\, and enjo y exclusive after-hours exhibit viewing. This event is for ages 21+. Adva nce reservations required.\nFor over 138 years\, the mystery of Jack the Ripper has captivated historians\, criminologists\, and the public alike. \n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/xuq_Z9k O6pE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/xuq_Z9kO6pE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NRxL0xTboQw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T203000 SUMMARY:Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches LOCATION:56461 180th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:This geocache hunt is like no other! Combining the thrill of geocaching with the spirit of the season\, this special nighttime adventu re invites families and friends to explore the origins of Halloween while learning how to use a GPS unit to navigate the park. Experience McFarlan d after dark in a fun and welcoming atmosphere as you search for glowing jack-o’-lanterns and themed caches hidden throughout the park.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/NRxL0xTboQw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/NRxL0xTboQw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68lnnh2TO6k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Masters of the Universe LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Masters of the Universe!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/68lnnh2TO6k URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/68lnnh2TO6k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wjTqLNRztRo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T220000 SUMMARY:October DJ Set LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Live DJ Set with The New Sincerest at Morning Bell Coffee Roa sters!\nWe’ll have alcoholic and NA drinks available.\n\nHosted by Downto wn Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/wjTqLNRztRo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/wjTqLNRztRo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e1qI1GFTj5o@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 SUMMARY:Cyclone Family Weekend 2026 LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun\, connection\, an d discovery during Cyclone Family Weekend\, October 23-25\, 2026. From op en houses to engaging workshops and family-friendly events\, this weekend is packed with activities designed to strengthen families’ connection wi th ISU and create memories.\nRegistration for Cyclone Family Weekend is o pen until October 8. General registration is free for all Iowa State fami lies and students.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/AmesIA/e/e1qI1GFTj5o URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/e1qI1GFTj5o END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9fKD-SRjE3Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000 SUMMARY:Anime Ames 2026 LOCATION:Gateway Hotel & Conference Center DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 24\, come down to the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center for the third year of Anime Ames!\nThe first and only anime convention held in Ames\, Iowa~ Anime Ames is a one-day convention dedicated to providing a fun\, safe\, affordable\, and accessible event t hat caters to anime\, gaming\, and pop culture fans of all types and ages . We feature a vendor and artists’ hall\, video game tournaments\, cospla y contest (With Prizes!)\, rave\, panels\, workshops\, and other various performances.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ame sIA/e/9fKD-SRjE3Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/9fKD-SRjE3Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:KIfqo79HJQI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000 SUMMARY:Howler Growler: DIY Halloween Arrangements LOCATION:413 Northwestern Ave. DESCRIPTION:Trick or treat! Here’s an easy make and take workshop using a glass jug (growler) with Halloween (howler) decorative additions. This i s family friendly\; a youngster can participate with a grown-up. Coaching available in between as you complete your own distinctive design. All ma terials provided. Take home some seasonal fun for your porch\, entryway\, or countertop.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/A mesIA/e/KIfqo79HJQI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/KIfqo79HJQI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:I_7-eKA9b2Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Family Weekend open house: Special Collections and Univer sity Archives LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:A Special Collections and University Archives open house is p lanned from noon-2 p.m.\, Saturday\, Oct. 24\, 2026\, in the Special Coll ections Reading Room\, 403 Parks Library. Explore Iowa State family ties as part of Cyclone Family Weekend. Stop by to see collections featuring f amilies in Iowa State history.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/I_7-eKA9b2Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/I_7-eKA9b2Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qX-Uo-GOGaY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000 SUMMARY:The Howling LOCATION:3715 W. 190th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:The Howling is a music festival with a Halloween spirit. We i nvite spooky friends of all ages to join us for live music\, carnival gam es\, costume contests\, artists\, vintage clothing\, food trucks\, and be er!\nLINEUP\nMango Soul\nSurf Zombies\nFoxpin\nJ O E L\nWally Neal & Spir it Rattle\nFred Love\nPresenting sponsors:\nThe Connect Chiropractic\nDog -Eared Books\nWindmill Coffee\nMade possible in part thanks to the Discov er Ames Community Grant.\nPoster by Taylor Burnside\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/qX-Uo-GOGaY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/qX-Uo-GOGaY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:K2Mz1ZuIZr4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000 SUMMARY:Collage of Choirs LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium DESCRIPTION:All four major choral groups will perform at Stephens Auditor ium for Cyclone Family Weekend.\nAdmission is $15 for the general public. ISU students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets are available at the S tephens Ticket Office. Ticket office hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am – 4pm and 90 minutes before show time. To purchase tickets online\, go to www.c enter.iastate.edu/events/\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/AmesIA/e/K2Mz1ZuIZr4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/K2Mz1ZuIZr4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:l7SGoPbd3zk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000 SUMMARY:41st Anniversary Story County Pheasants Forever Chapter Banquet LOCATION:408 Progress Drive in Colo\, IA 50056 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 41st Anniversary Story County Pheasants Foreve r Chapter Banquet!\nWillow Brook Barn – 408 Progress Drive in Colo\, IA 5 0056\, Doors Open – 5:30 p.m.\, Dinner – 6:30 p.m.\nLive Auction\, Silent Auction\, GamesWe will have food catered by Lidderdale’s\,and a bar wher e we sell raffle tickets with an unlimited cup all evening.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/l7SGoPbd3zk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/l7SGoPbd3zk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aH-ZPNyteNw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Masters of the Universe LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Masters of the Universe!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/aH-ZPNyteNw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/aH-ZPNyteNw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Mf2EtWYqzEA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000 SUMMARY:William Elliott Whitmore with The Goldenrods LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Folk / blues / soul favorite William Elliott Whitmore returns to The M-Shop!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/AmesIA/e/Mf2EtWYqzEA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Mf2EtWYqzEA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4DBTB83GwPw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Family Weekend Art Walk LOCATION:Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Come see how art tells the story of family\, identity\, and c onnection at Iowa State. Join University Museums for a guided walking tou r of Iowa State’s public art collection during Cyclone Family Weekend. Di scover highlights from the Art on Campus Collection across central campus and experience art that celebrate the importance of family and the vibra nt\, generational spirit of Cyclone pride.\nMeet at the Fountain of the F our Seasons\, on the north side (exterior) of Memorial Union.\n\nHosted b y Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/4DBTB83GwPw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/4DBTB83GwPw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iD4b-o2urdg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000 SUMMARY:Trick or Treat in Treehouse Village LOCATION:1875 Peach Ave.\, Madrid\, Iowa DESCRIPTION:Get your Costumes ready\; Trick or Treat in Treehouse Village is coming soon! This annual Halloween event features fun activities\, tr ick-or-treat stops along Treehouse Village Trail\, and seasonal snacks. A ll activities are included with admission\; members are always free. And… playtime in Treehouse Village.\nDetails:\nSunday\, October 25\, 2026\nTri ck or treat activities from 1 – 4 pm.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/iD4b-o2urdg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/iD4b-o2urdg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:GLrbCV_IeNw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000 SUMMARY:Halloween Fun House LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Come join the Halloween fun at First United Methodist Church located at 516 Kellogg Avenue. There will be indoor trick or treating\, g ames and funhouse style rooms\, “spooky” music played on our 1400+ pipe o rgan. All spaces are fully accessible and this event is open to ALL ages and abilities!\n\nHosted by Downtown Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Am esIA/e/GLrbCV_IeNw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/GLrbCV_IeNw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fC0bCYuFuVE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T190000 SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins ar e welcome!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/fC0bCYuFuVE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/fC0bCYuFuVE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kPB5Css2R7Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Masters of the Universe LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Masters of the Universe!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/kPB5Css2R7Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/kPB5Css2R7Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mGkRYflbaG4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000 SUMMARY:America @ 250 Presents: Strongmen and How to Push Back Against Th em LOCATION:Great Hall\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ruth Ben-Ghiat\n2026 Manatt-Phelps Annual Lecture in Political Science\, part of the America250 lecture series.\nRuth Ben-Ghi at is a Professor of History at New York University and a leading expert on fascism\, authoritarianism\, and threats to democracy\, known for her New York Times bestseller “Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present”.\n\nHoste d by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/mGkRYflb aG4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/mGkRYflbaG4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dRXW6cSwMpU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000 SUMMARY:Procurement Services: Supplier Show LOCATION:Great Hall\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Explore products and services available through university-wi de contracts\, meet suppliers and ISU store representatives\, participate in games\, and enter prize drawings. Whether you're looking to streamlin e procurement\, build supplier relationships\, or simply learn more about available resources\, this event is a valuable opportunity to connect an d collaborate. A list of participating suppliers will be posted on the su pplier show website.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://social squares.org/AmesIA/e/dRXW6cSwMpU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/dRXW6cSwMpU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5SXi9YRy9-s@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000 SUMMARY:4th Tuesday Free Open Write LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Join Ana McCracken for our Open Write Tuesday on Zoom or in p erson at Fifth Street Writers.\nWHAT’S AN OPEN WRITE?\nWe join together\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy.\nEmail Ana\, ana@ameswri terscollective.org to register for the event.\n\nHosted by Downtown Ames\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5SXi9YRy9-s URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5SXi9YRy9-s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iyVeomi-wtI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 SUMMARY:Rovers at Reiman Howl-o-ween LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Bring your rovers in costume for a special spooktacular strol l!\nTuesday\, October 27\, 5:00 – 7:00 PM\nLooking for a spook-tacular wa y to celebrate Halloween with your pup? Bring your four-legged friend(s) to Reiman Gardens for an evening of costumes\, cuteness\, and community f un!\nCanine Costume Contest – Entrants will get to participate in a fun p hotoshoot between 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm\; pictures will be posted on social m edia the following day.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/AmesIA/e/iyVeomi-wtI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/iyVeomi-wtI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:n_WUoNgI_o0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 SUMMARY:America @ 250 Presents: The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts LOCATION:2630 Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gregg Hecimovich\nPart of the America250 lecture ser ies.\nGregg Hecimovich is the author of “The Life and Times of Hannah Cra fts”\, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Award\, the American Book Awa rd\, and the Phi Beta Kappa Christian Gauss Award\, was named one of The Washington Post's "10 Best Books of 2023\," and was a finalist for the Na tional Book Critics Circle Award and the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award .\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/n_WUoNgI_o0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/n_WUoNgI_o0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1ScQhwtUlvU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T194500 SUMMARY:Getting Involved Workshop LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Getting Involved Workshop to learn about opport unities and strategies to get connected\, create your involvement road ma p\, and make a plan for next steps. Space is limited so you must sign up in advance using the link above.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/1ScQhwtUlvU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/1ScQhwtUlvU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:_N0Rqr2sjFE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T210000 SUMMARY:Open Mic Night LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclone s with your amazing talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop !\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/_N0Rqr2sjFE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/_N0Rqr2sjFE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eNJL4Qq_ywM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T130000 SUMMARY:Art Walk: Metals Mastery LOCATION:Morrill Hall DESCRIPTION:Discover how artists shape\, cast\, and cut metal into works of art both monumental and small during this guided campus art walk. Surv eying Iowa State’s public sculptures alongside objects featured in the ex hibition Memory in Metal at the Christian Petersen Art Museum\, participa nts will learn about the materials\, techniques\, and craftsmanship behin d metal sculpture and die cutting.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\n https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eNJL4Qq_ywM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eNJL4Qq_ywM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5_51uBI7vNs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 SUMMARY:All Makers’ Eve 2026 LOCATION:Student Innovation Center DESCRIPTION:It’s alive! Celebrate creations of all kinds (Frankenstein’s monster\, we’re looking at you) at All Makers' Eve\, an evening that embr aces innovations of all kinds. Put your wildest ideas on display in the A ll Makers’ Creation Contest\, dress up as anyone (or anything!) in the Co stume Contest\, create something unexpected at the Scrap Art station\, st ep into another world with Halloween-themed VR experiences\, or sink your teeth into the caramel apple bar!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\n https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5_51uBI7vNs URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5_51uBI7vNs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:JDK5d7tIbQw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000 SUMMARY:Malloween at Discover Ames LOCATION:2801 Grand Ave.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:Join us at North Grand Mall for a Spooktacular time! Mallowee n is Wednesday\, October 28th and is a fun\, safe and warm environment to Trick or Treat! While you’re here\, stop by the tables in the main hallw ay for fun activities\, hand outs and learning tools! Malloween is a part nership between North Grand Mall\, United Way of Story County\, and Story County Reads.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Am esIA/e/JDK5d7tIbQw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/JDK5d7tIbQw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:W8FlaiTYXRM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000 SUMMARY:Sustainable Economics\, Systems Change\, and Collapse Resilience LOCATION:2630 Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gaya Herrington\nGaya Herrington is an international ly known sustainability researcher\, wellbeing economist\, and bioregiona lism advocate who works to transform the economy away from perpetual grow th toward one centered on human and ecological wellbeing.\n\nHosted by Io wa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/W8FlaiTYXRM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/W8FlaiTYXRM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gfjNTqmNZ9I@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T203000 SUMMARY:Cross Stitch Keychain LOCATION:500 Main St\, Ste 103 DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of cross stitch while creating an adorable keyc hain featuring a charming Robin Pickens Petites design! This beginner-fri endly cross stitch class is the perfect introduction to counted cross sti tch and a fun project for experienced stitchers looking for a quick\, sat isfying finish.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/A mesIA/e/gfjNTqmNZ9I URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/gfjNTqmNZ9I END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4kbvFWz1HYk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T200000 SUMMARY:Rethinking Monte Verde\, Chile\, and the Timing of Human Arrival in the Americas LOCATION:3560 Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Todd Surovell\nTodd A. Surovell is Professor of Anth ropology and Director of the George C. Frison Institute of Archaeology an d Anthropology at the University of Wyoming\, holding a B.S. from the Uni versity of Wisconsin-Madison and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. His research focuses on the human colonization of the Americas\ , Ice Age megafaunal extinctions\, stone tool technology\, and site forma tion processes\, primarily in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains.\n\nHo sted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/4kbvF Wz1HYk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/4kbvFWz1HYk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iQpkuBMmB_U@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Ciller Corn LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema special screening of the Iowa-made horror film Ciller Corn!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\n https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/iQpkuBMmB_U URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/iQpkuBMmB_U END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8KwuEfrL_tI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:Evil Dead The Musical LOCATION:120 Abraham Dr. Ames DESCRIPTION:Hours: 19:30\n\nDates & Times\n7:30 pm: October 28\, 29\, 30\ , 31\, November 6\, 7\n2:00 pm: November 8\nTicket Box Location Info\nOct agon Shop\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Downtown Ames\nEvil Dead The Musical By George Reinblatt and Music by Frank Cipolla\, Melissa Morris\, Christophe r Bond\nGroovy songs\, bloody fun\, and all the Evil Dead you can handle! \nFive college friends want to let loose.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/8KwuEfrL_tI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/8KwuEfrL_tI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HG5HaqNABaY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000 SUMMARY:Museum Meetup: DIY Coaster Night LOCATION:Brunnier Art Museum DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends for a fun night at the Brunnier Art Museum where you'll make something\, learn something\, and leave with a free sna ck and a dishwasher-safe wooden drink coaster for use and decoration in y our space.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/HG5HaqNABaY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HG5HaqNABaY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:uaseyZuWr3k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000 SUMMARY:Halloween Boozy Book Fair LOCATION:3801 W. 190th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Halloween at our Boozy Book Fair on Thur sday\, October 29! We’ll have tons of books\, a live DJ set\, and wine an d brick-oven pizza from Prairie Moon Winery.\nIn addition to that\, we’ll be hosting a COSTUME CONTEST! So wear your best costume and compete to w in a $35 Dog-Eared gift card.\nThis event is free and open to the public. Prairie Moon Winery is located just North of Ames at 3801 W 190th St.\n\ nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/uaseyZuWr3 k URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/uaseyZuWr3k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cJiSSTMNzR0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000 SUMMARY:Rethinking Rural LOCATION:Great Hall\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steven Conn\n2026 George M. Beal Distinguished Lectu reship in Rural Sociology\nIs there really any such thing as "rural"? Pla ces distinct and apart? That's the question Steven Conn will pose in his lecture "Rethinking Rural." Conn will take an historical look at the forc es that have shaped rural America since the Civil War\, forces no differe nt than those that have acted on the rest of the country.\n\nHosted by Io wa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/cJiSSTMNzR0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/cJiSSTMNzR0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jRyBKHMzar4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Scary Movie LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Scary Movie!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/j RyBKHMzar4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/jRyBKHMzar4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:IsfwhmO7FEQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T210000 SUMMARY:Local Showcase with Sunchoke & Pretty Uncommon LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Local rock favorites Sunchoke and Pretty Uncommon take the st age for SUB's Local Showcase tonight!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/IsfwhmO7FEQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/IsfwhmO7FEQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:WdQIGCODyxU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T130000 SUMMARY:Downtown Trick or Treat LOCATION:Downtown Ames\, Iowa DESCRIPTION:Calling all ghouls\, ghosts\, goblins\, and characters of all kinds…come trick or treat in Downtown Ames! Babies\, toddlers\, kids and parents… everyone is encouraged to dress up!\nJoin our friendly business es in Downtown Ames and enjoy a fun afternoon with the kids while getting to know our community. We’re excited to see your fun and creative Hallow een costumes!\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ame sIA/e/WdQIGCODyxU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/WdQIGCODyxU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:JqGhSP5QejU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T130000 SUMMARY:Legos & Chill LOCATION:Student Engagement Office (1560 Memorial Union) DESCRIPTION:Stop by to hang out\, relax\, and build your own creations wi th Legos.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org /AmesIA/e/JqGhSP5QejU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/JqGhSP5QejU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DfxxupnXO0M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T163000 SUMMARY:Earning the Right to Lead Someone Else’s Legacy LOCATION:127 Curtiss\, Dolezal Auditorium DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Craig Morris\nThe William K. Deal Leadership Lecture \nCraig Morris (’92 animal science)\, president of Keyport\, LLC\, “Earni ng the Right to Lead Someone Else’s Legacy.” His career reflects a deep c ommitment to advancing the U.S. agriculture and seafood industries. Morri s previously served as CEO of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers\, vice pre sident – international marketing for the National Pork Board\, and deputy administrator of the U.S.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps:// socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/DfxxupnXO0M URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/DfxxupnXO0M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Kmi_NBmWd24@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T183000 SUMMARY:Grand opening: IE Inc. LOCATION:Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building (Sukup Advanced Manu facturing Lab) DESCRIPTION:Come get a first-hand look at the automated manufacturing lin e in action. Run by Industrial Engineering students\, products will be de signed and manufactured for sale on campus. Activities include programmin g a robot\, tours\, live music\, and refreshments. A brief program kicks off with production at 5:15 p.m.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Kmi_NBmWd24 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Kmi_NBmWd24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HRJ0xIIdLhg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000 SUMMARY:Ames City-Wide Trick or Treat LOCATION:Throughout Ames DESCRIPTION:Trick-or-Treating in Ames has been set for Friday\, Oct. 30 w ith recommended hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, due to an Iowa State home football game on Halloween.\nMake sure to use caution that evening as man y will be out looking for their treats. Let’s plan for a safe and happy H alloween!\nSafety Tips for Kids:\nTravel with a parent/guardian or a resp onsible adult\nTravel only in familiar areas\nInspect treats at home befo re eating them\nSafety Tips for Drivers:\nSlow down in residential areas\ nObey all…\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA /e/HRJ0xIIdLhg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HRJ0xIIdLhg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VP7EntnIoGU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000 SUMMARY:October Planetarium Show: Deadliest Places in the Universe LOCATION:2323 Osborn Dr\, Ames\, IA 50011-1026 DESCRIPTION:The Planetarium at Iowa State University presents “Deadliest Places in the Universe”\, an interactive educational presentation about t he dangers in our universe! Each show will run approximately 30-35 minute s. Showtimes are 5:30\, 6:15\, 7 and 7:45. Please register for tickets ah ead of time here: ( ).\nPlease plan to arrive early or stay late to enjoy related hands-on activities shared by volunteers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/AmesIA/e/VP7EntnIoGU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/VP7EntnIoGU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:p1d9CtwIGH4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000 SUMMARY:The Adix Barn Boogie: Line Dance Lessons LOCATION:750 S Avenue\, Boone\, IA 50036 DESCRIPTION:Doors open 6pmLine Dance Lessons 7-8pmOpen Dance Floor 8-11pm \n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/p1d9Ctw IGH4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/p1d9CtwIGH4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lO1sEB7og7g@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Scary Movie LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Scary Movie!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/l O1sEB7og7g URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/lO1sEB7og7g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d-OIGzKRrZs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T130000 SUMMARY:Scooter’s Coffee Halloween Tailgate LOCATION:200 S 16th Street\, Ames\, IA 50010 DESCRIPTION:Uncover the magic of a spooktacular day!\nOctober 31\, 2026\n 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\n200 S 16th Street\, Ames\, IA 50010 – Grass lot next to the store\nEvent highlights:\nPop up vendors – Giveaways – Coupons\nScoo ters Spin the Wheel – Prizes\nYour Favorite Local Businesses – Small Busi nesses\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/d -OIGzKRrZs URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/d-OIGzKRrZs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pKLOlYgHeQM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T130000 SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at the Co-op LOCATION:413 Northwestern Ave. DESCRIPTION:Bring the kiddos for our 11th Annual Trick-or-Treat at the Co -op. Trick-or-treat stations will be set up all around the store with ple nty of goodies.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/A mesIA/e/pKLOlYgHeQM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/pKLOlYgHeQM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Zrg-QZ50HUw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Scary Movie LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Scary Movie!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Z rg-QZ50HUw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Zrg-QZ50HUw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lSqpjtEzIUY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T180000 SUMMARY:Iowa Statesmen Concert LOCATION:ISU Campus DESCRIPTION:The 100-voice Iowa Statesmen will sing a concert featuring a variety of TTBB repertoire — historical and contemporary compositions\, f olk and hymn arrangements\, and school songs. The public is cordially inv ited to attend.\nAdmission is $10 for the general public. ISU students an d youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ AmesIA/e/lSqpjtEzIUY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/lSqpjtEzIUY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:W597fHzYXmI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T190000 SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins ar e welcome!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/W597fHzYXmI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/W597fHzYXmI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:RGAiqXPYkKY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Scary Movie LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Scary Movie!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/R GAiqXPYkKY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/RGAiqXPYkKY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:GHD1vIwPI0E@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T190000 SUMMARY:What Is and What Could Be: Puppetry and the Practice of Possibili ty LOCATION:Great Hall\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Amanda Petefish-Schrag\nIn a world shaped by increas ingly complex challenges\, how do we expand our sense of what is possible ? Amanda Petefish-Schrag\, associate professor in the Department of Music and Theatre\, will explore how puppetry\, an inherently interdisciplinar y art form built on contradiction\, makes abstract ideas tangible and ope n to exploration.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/AmesIA/e/GHD1vIwPI0E URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/GHD1vIwPI0E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:S7SVFwwE7Ng@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T190000 SUMMARY:Books & Bevs at London Underground LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:On first Mondays of each month\, Books & Beverages will be me eting from 6 – 7 PM across the street at our favorite bar\, London Underg round\, with co-owner Ellyn and bookseller Bailey to keep you company.\nT his book club does not require that you read a particular book\; in fact\ , even if you wanted to\, there isn’t one. We invite you to come hang out \, grab a drink (London Underground has an extensive cocktail menu as wel l as many delicious mocktails)\, and discuss what you’ve been reading.\n\ nHosted by Downtown Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/S7SVFwwE7N g URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/S7SVFwwE7Ng END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xuxLdL6jLgQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T094500 SUMMARY:Getting Involved Workshop LOCATION:Student Engagement Office (1560 Memorial Union) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Getting Involved Workshop to learn about opport unities and strategies to get connected\, create your involvement road ma p\, and make a plan for next steps. Space is limited so you must sign up in advance using the link above.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/xuxLdL6jLgQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/xuxLdL6jLgQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mE_dckI8A0g@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T130000 SUMMARY:One Health Lecture LOCATION:2532 Patterson Hall DESCRIPTION:"One Health’s Role in Combating Ebola Virus Disease\," John M . Dye\, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.\nThe Mahr One Health Lecture will examine the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Africa and the Andes hantavirus outbreak\, two events that highlight h ow emerging zoonotic viruses can cross species barriers and challenge exi sting diagnostics\, vaccines\, therapeutics\, and public health systems.\ n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/ mE_dckI8A0g URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/mE_dckI8A0g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:m-93OE0XXqo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T183000 SUMMARY:Secret Supper Club LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Register for a chance to be selected for one of twenty seats at an exclusive dinner party! Randomly selected guests will be notified o ne week before each Secret Supper Club event. On the morning of the event \, guests will find out the location and menu for that night's meal.\n\nH osted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/m-93 OE0XXqo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/m-93OE0XXqo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:PL2C6TVSigQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T190000 SUMMARY:11th Annual 3-Minute Thesis Final Competition LOCATION:Sun Room\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Iowa State Graduate Students\nThe Three Minute Thesi s (3MT) celebrates research being conducted by current ISU graduate stude nts. Developed by the University of Queensland\, the competition is an op portunity for students to describe their research\, in three minutes\, in a relatable and relevant way to a non-specialist audience.\nThe cosponso rs of this event have provided access to a live stream via the Graduate C ollege's Facebook page.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/PL2C6TVSigQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/PL2C6TVSigQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pa9yEUMJfF8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T170000 SUMMARY:Off-Campus Student Support: Roommate Roundtable LOCATION:Parks Library\, Room 140 DESCRIPTION:Join Off-Campus Student Support to explore what makes a good roommate match\, meet potential roommates\, and grow your off-campus comm unity! Light refreshments will be served.\n\nHosted by Iowa State Univers ity\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/pa9yEUMJfF8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/pa9yEUMJfF8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CPKPFDGifeE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T190000 SUMMARY:Iowa Vet: Dogs\, Cats\, Corn\, & Murder LOCATION:Curtiss 0127 DESCRIPTION:Documentary Screening & Panel: Dr. Alan Younkin\, Michael Sch elp\nJoin veterinarian Dr. Alan Younkin\, Iowa State DVM 1983\, for a spe cial screening of “Iowa Vet: Dogs\, Cats\, Corn\, & Murder”\, followed by a Q&A with Dr. Younkin and filmmaker Michael Schelp.\nThe documentary fo llows Younkin’s remarkable journey from growing up on an Iowa farm to att ending Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine and building a successfu l veterinary practice in the big city.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University \n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/CPKPFDGifeE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/CPKPFDGifeE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QR-sBa5_Ox4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T210000 SUMMARY:Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Don't miss GRANDMA MOJO's\, Iowa State's premier improv comed y troupe\, and nights of hilarity\, every other Wednesday all semester!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Q R-sBa5_Ox4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/QR-sBa5_Ox4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CMaTIN3MyKg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 SUMMARY:Holiday Warm-Up LOCATION:Downtown Ames\, Iowa DESCRIPTION:Hours: 08:00–18:00\n\nEase into the holiday season at Downtow n Ames’ coziest weekend of the year! The Holiday Warm-Up is your invitati on to slow down\, sip on a warm drink\, and enjoy the first festive feeli ng of the season\, before jumping straight into full holiday chaos….free parking on Saturday and Sunday included!\nAs you stroll through downtown\ , each participating business will feature a preview table filled with gi ft ideas\, cozy inspiration\, and a sneak peek of what’s coming this holi day season.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesI A/e/CMaTIN3MyKg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/CMaTIN3MyKg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lLJMJR7rSf0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 SUMMARY:ISU Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium DESCRIPTION:Hours: 08:00–18:00\n\nBased on the work by Charles Dicken\nAd apted by Amanda Petefish-Schrag and Ben Schrag – Original Music by Ben Sc hrag\nDirected by Amanda Petefish-Schrag\nDates and Showtimes:\nThursday\ , November 5\, 2026\n7:30 pm @ Fisher Theater\nFriday\, November 6\, 2026 \n10:00 am @ Fisher Theater\nFriday\, November 6\, 2026\n7:30 pm @ Fisher Theater\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026\n7:30 pm @ Fisher Theater\nSunday\ , November 8\, 2026\n2:00 pm @ Fisher Theater\nThis new adaptation frames Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol within…\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/lLJMJR7rSf0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/lLJMJR7rSf0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3PqP9AXSgec@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T183000 SUMMARY:The Shape of a Seat LOCATION:Brunnier Art Museum DESCRIPTION:Chairs are objects that are both familiar and quietly complex . Though some are modest in material and form\, subtle details can reveal careful decisions of craftsmanship\, design\, and function. These detail s shape how we encounter chairs and how they support everyday life. Explo re the construction\, history\, and design of a selection of chairs from University Museums’ permanent collection with Peter Scheidt\, Assistant P rofessor of Wood and Material Studies.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University \n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/3PqP9AXSgec URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/3PqP9AXSgec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xEiOv4vDjZo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000 SUMMARY:After Jeffrey Epstein: How One Survivor Is Seeking Accountability \, Government Transparency\, and Empathy LOCATION:Sun Room\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dani Bensky\nDani Bensky is a survivor\, activist\, and advocate for victims of sexual trafficking\, child exploitation\, and related crimes. She is a direct survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's network — the largest known sex trafficking ring in U.S. history. Drawing on her fi rsthand experience navigating the failures of the legal system\, Dani is a leading voice for systemic reform\, most notably championing Virginia's Law\, which would eliminate statutes of limitations in civil sexual abus e cases.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ AmesIA/e/xEiOv4vDjZo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/xEiOv4vDjZo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CrTqlb2YSis@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: One Night Only LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of One Night Only !\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/CrTqlb2YSis URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/CrTqlb2YSis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:FaqlM2o7Iww@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T200000 SUMMARY:Rabbis\, Priests\, Imams\, and Infidels: Engaging the Other’s Rel igion in the Medieval Mediterranean LOCATION:Great Hall\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tom Burman\nFall 2026 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Schola r\nThroughout much of the Mediterranean region in the Middle Ages\, Jews\ , Christians\, and Muslims lived in the same cities\, often in the same n eighborhoods\, and sometimes in the same houses. This lecture will explor e what happened when scholars from among the three religions took the tim e to learn about their neighbors’ religions through learning their langua ges\, reading their holy books\, and studying their theologies.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/FaqlM2o7I ww URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/FaqlM2o7Iww END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kxHkd-pnuvo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T193000 SUMMARY:Cake Decorating Workshop LOCATION:MacKay Hall DESCRIPTION:Join our expert Culinary Food Science students for a fun and interactive cake decorating workshop. Participants will enjoy a live deco rating demonstration\, then put their new skills into practice by decorat ing their own cake using professional techniques. You'll take your decora ted cake home to enjoy. You will also receive an electronic recipe book f illed with decorating tips\, techniques\, and recipes to help you continu e building your skills long after the workshop.\n\nHosted by Iowa State U niversity\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/kxHkd-pnuvo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/kxHkd-pnuvo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SDmRayiEZLA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: One Night Only LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of One Night Only !\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/SDmRayiEZLA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/SDmRayiEZLA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:v6nQrftBzcM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T203000 SUMMARY:Evil Dead The Musical LOCATION:120 Abraham Dr. Ames DESCRIPTION:Dates & Times\n7:30 pm: October 28\, 29\, 30\, 31\, November 6\, 7\n2:00 pm: November 8\nTicket Box Location Info\nOctagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Downtown Ames\nEvil Dead The Musical By George Reinblatt and Music by Frank Cipolla\, Melissa Morris\, Christopher Bond\nGroovy s ongs\, bloody fun\, and all the Evil Dead you can handle!\nFive college f riends want to let loose.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/AmesIA/e/v6nQrftBzcM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/v6nQrftBzcM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:teynj6oBxNA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T220000 SUMMARY:ISU AfterDark LOCATION:Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:ISU students and their guests are invited to the Memorial Uni on from 9pm - 1am to participate in various free activities including Gre at Hall entertainment\, bingo\, a novelty activity\, and so much more!\n\ nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/te ynj6oBxNA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/teynj6oBxNA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NAUp-PJsnD8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000 SUMMARY:Bonsai Show LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Bonsai and Beyond: Suiseki\nJoin the Iowa Bonsai Association and the Eastern Iowa Bonsai Association for a formal display of some of t he finest bonsai in the Midwest! Suiseki stones\, traditional Japanese vi ewing stones shaped by nature will also be displayed.\nIBA docents will b e available to walk visitors through the show and answer bonsai related q uestions.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/NAUp-PJsnD8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/NAUp-PJsnD8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:WquD41gbCWk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T120000 SUMMARY:Book Reading / Signing – SEE JANE RIDE LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Local author Jolene Stratton Philo has written her fifth book in the Western Mystery Series\, SEE JANE RIDE. Join Jolene as she reads from her newest book. Be eligible to win Stam gift cards. There will be t able marks and chocolate samples at the Q/A table (while supplies last).\ n\nHosted by Downtown Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/WquD41gb CWk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/WquD41gbCWk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HoA_h5fXP9Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T170000 SUMMARY:Author Fair LOCATION:515 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, Iowa DESCRIPTION:It’s time for Ames Public Library’s Author Fair!\nCome meet I owa authors\, purchase their books or have your copy signed\, and check o ut some local publishers and literary organizations. Celebrate the joy of reading with some local literary talent!\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HoA_h5fXP9Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HoA_h5fXP9Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:-qs6VHC1Tug@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T180000 SUMMARY:Co-op Clothing Swap LOCATION:413 Northwestern Ave. DESCRIPTION:Donate clean clothing in good condition (no holes\, stains\, etc.)\, exchange something old for something new to you\, or just come by for the free clothes! All are welcome. Please no undergarments or used s ocks. Limit to 2 paper grocery sacks donation per person. Donations accep ted early from 11 AM – 1 PM on Saturday\, then from 4 PM – 5:30 PM during the event.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesI A/e/-qs6VHC1Tug URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/-qs6VHC1Tug END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97U1FhNDonU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: One Night Only LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of One Night Only !\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/97U1FhNDonU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/97U1FhNDonU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4sa7TiVsufk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T130000 SUMMARY:Secondhand Sunday Free Thrift LOCATION:413 Northwestern Ave. DESCRIPTION:Browse remaining items donated during the clothing swap. No n ew items accepted! Any clothing remaining after the free thrift will be d onated to Overflow Thrift Store.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://so cialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/4sa7TiVsufk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/4sa7TiVsufk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zCOdzYWEh2k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T180000 SUMMARY:Evil Dead The Musical LOCATION:120 Abraham Dr. Ames DESCRIPTION:Dates & Times\n7:30 pm: October 28\, 29\, 30\, 31\, November 6\, 7\n2:00 pm: November 8\nTicket Box Location Info\nOctagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Downtown Ames\nEvil Dead The Musical By George Reinblatt and Music by Frank Cipolla\, Melissa Morris\, Christopher Bond\nGroovy s ongs\, bloody fun\, and all the Evil Dead you can handle!\nFive college f riends want to let loose.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/AmesIA/e/zCOdzYWEh2k URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/zCOdzYWEh2k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:u1e-PNZFUZY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T190000 SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins ar e welcome!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/u1e-PNZFUZY URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/u1e-PNZFUZY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gXloz92CRdU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: One Night Only LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of One Night Only !\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/gXloz92CRdU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/gXloz92CRdU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:KFAuR3Ay6oQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T203000 SUMMARY:CySlides Live LOCATION:ISU Campus DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of spectacular brass music with a su rprise guest ensemble!\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/AmesIA/e/KFAuR3Ay6oQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/KFAuR3Ay6oQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5yNelP1pLkM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000 SUMMARY:Congress Up Close: Congress to Campus Public Forum LOCATION:2630 Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speakers: TBA\nJoin a bi-partisan team of former members of C ongress who will share their experiences running for a serving in the US Congress. Learn about members approach their jobs and decide how to vote on policy issues. Bring your questions! Part of Iowa State University's c elebration of America @ 250.\nCo-Sponsors: Center for Cyclone Civics\, Co mmittee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)\n\nHosted by Iowa Stat e University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5yNelP1pLkM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5yNelP1pLkM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Rzk9bpYispg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T210000 SUMMARY:Open Mic Night LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclone s with your amazing talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop !\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/Rzk9bpYispg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Rzk9bpYispg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HHug_q_XQu8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T180000 SUMMARY:Art & Objects Sale LOCATION:925 Airport Road Ames IA 50011 DESCRIPTION:Browse a wide variety of collectible and decorative objects d uring the University Museums Art & Objects Sale\, held in partnership wit h ISU Surplus.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/AmesIA/e/HHug_q_XQu8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HHug_q_XQu8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HEJe7Z4bTrw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T140000 SUMMARY:Housing Fair LOCATION:Great Hall\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Connect with local property managers\, the Department of Resi dence\, and resources that help students navigate leasing\, building comm unity\, budgeting\, and more.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HEJe7Z4bTrw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HEJe7Z4bTrw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ZvpxDQx6rZc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T130000 SUMMARY:Art Walk: Veterans Day LOCATION:Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ AmesIA/e/ZvpxDQx6rZc URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/ZvpxDQx6rZc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:TI-nj7DESdk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T150000 SUMMARY:Getting Involved Workshop LOCATION:Student Engagement Office (1560 Memorial Union) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Getting Involved Workshop to learn about opport unities and strategies to get connected\, create your involvement road ma p\, and make a plan for next steps. Space is limited so you must sign up in advance using the link above.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/TI-nj7DESdk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/TI-nj7DESdk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dTayjer99Ic@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T190000 SUMMARY:Science with Cyclones LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Science with Cyclones is inspired by a famous program at The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University–call ed the Flame Challenge–in which scientists craft engaging explanations of everyday\, yet complex\, scientific concepts that can draw in a young au dience (for example\, explaining what a flame is).\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/dTayjer99Ic URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/dTayjer99Ic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kCF-S-8Lfew@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T190000 SUMMARY:Vedem: Music of the Holocaust LOCATION:Sun Room\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lori Laitman\nFor a subject as important and horrifi c as the Holocaust\, I find that music is the perfect vehicle for telling the stories of those who experienced it – the music both amplifies the e motions and also helps to cushion the effect of the horror.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/kCF-S-8Lfew URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/kCF-S-8Lfew END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:LV3Kqxmj2XE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T200000 SUMMARY:Ivy Conversations: Answering Students’ Most-Asked Questions About AI LOCATION:Great Hall\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Pat Dennis\, Matt Bilunas\, and Renee Langeness\n“I vy Conversations: Answering Students’ Most-Asked Questions About AI” brin gs together leaders from OpenAI and Principal Financial Group\, along wit h former Best Buy executive Matt Bilunas\, to discuss student-submitted q uestions about artificial intelligence\, its impact in the workplace\, an d how AI is shaping the careers students are preparing to enter. All thre e speakers graduated from Iowa State University.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/LV3Kqxmj2XE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/LV3Kqxmj2XE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aOEaoxj-iak@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T170000 SUMMARY:Curator’s Tour: "Rabbit Hill" Reimagined LOCATION:Anderson Sculpture Garden DESCRIPTION:As winter approaches\, hop on over for a guided stroll throug h the Anderson Sculpture Garden with curator Sydney Marshall. Newly nestl ed into Central Campus\, Deb Masuoka’s "Rabbit Hill" invites you to see t he landscape through a more whimsical lens in this installation\, alongsi de the recently expanded Moment In Time perennial garden\, designed by Au stin Eischeid (ISU ’11).\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://so cialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/aOEaoxj-iak URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/aOEaoxj-iak END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eDg4cItLnEM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000 SUMMARY:The Barber of Little Rock: Building Community Trust Through Econo mic Trust LOCATION:Sun Room\, Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Arlo Washington\nAn Innovators Speaker Series event. \nArlo Washington draws on his journey from poverty to pioneering communi ty banker to explore how economic trust is the foundation of thriving com munities. Having created more than 1\,500 jobs in Arkansas and chartered the state's first Black-owned credit union\, Arlo speaks from a track rec ord of real\, replicable results — addressing the systemic disparities in banking and lending that leave low-income communities behind.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eDg4cItLnE M URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eDg4cItLnEM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BL3fuKSuRm4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Spider-Man: Br and New Day!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/AmesIA/e/BL3fuKSuRm4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/BL3fuKSuRm4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:L8WDNdcXcDU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T110000 SUMMARY:Coffee Chat: Early Ames Canadian Connections LOCATION:Ames History Museum DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, pastries\, and conversation at the museum. Pet er Hallock will present a history talk on “Early Ames Canadian Connection s\,” exploring some of Ames’ earliest settlers who emigrated from Canada. After the talk\, browse current exhibits – museum admission is included in the ticket price.\nOn November 13\, Hallock will discuss Ben and Maria Read\, who moved from Ontario\, Canada in the mid-1860s and helped get t he newly laid-out community of Ames off the ground.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/L8WDNdcXcDU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/L8WDNdcXcDU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OyYL6ZYJrVc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T140000 SUMMARY:Iowa State Cross Country NCAA Midwest Regional LOCATION:Ames\, Iowa DESCRIPTION:Iowa State Cross Country NCAA Midwest Regional\n\nHosted by I owa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/OyYL6ZYJrVc URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/OyYL6ZYJrVc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:apRXu-AUGzA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Spider-Man: Br and New Day!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/AmesIA/e/apRXu-AUGzA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/apRXu-AUGzA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:h4EjXlLjziE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T203000 SUMMARY:Band Extravaganza LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium DESCRIPTION:We bring together the ISU Wind Ensemble\, jazzONE\, and the I owa State University Cyclone Football ‘Varsity’ Marching Band for the lar gest indoor band event of the year!\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps:/ /socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/h4EjXlLjziE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/h4EjXlLjziE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5Cn8gL7ka1I@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T210000 SUMMARY:Nur-D at Iowa State University LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Celebrated Minnesota hip-hop artist Nur-D brings his high-ene rgy show to the M-Shop!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5Cn8gL7ka1I URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5Cn8gL7ka1I END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HaSDi_M2PQo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Spider-Man: Br and New Day!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/AmesIA/e/HaSDi_M2PQo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/HaSDi_M2PQo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:LcgBktY62NU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T190000 SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins ar e welcome!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/LcgBktY62NU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/LcgBktY62NU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mUtP1HgZtmo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Spider-Man: Br and New Day!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/AmesIA/e/mUtP1HgZtmo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/mUtP1HgZtmo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:yCDq6BYCmZs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T170000 SUMMARY:Tea Time at Iowa State University LOCATION:Student Engagement Office (1560 Memorial Union) DESCRIPTION:Grab a mug of tea or hot cocoa and join us to Find Your ComMU nity during an hour of conversation and connection.\n\nHosted by Iowa Sta te University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/yCDq6BYCmZs URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/yCDq6BYCmZs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:-zdabWCERWk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T193000 SUMMARY:The Couple with the Pitchfork: American Gothic from Easel to Icon LOCATION:Memorial Union DESCRIPTION:A can't-miss event with preeminent Grant Wood scholar and awa rd-winning art historian Wanda M. Corn. Corn's lecture will be given in h onor of Lynette L. Pohlman\, retired director (2026) of University Museum s. Held in the Memorial Union\, Sun Room\n\nHosted by Iowa State Universi ty\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/-zdabWCERWk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/-zdabWCERWk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:FTwSwnKXaUI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T200000 SUMMARY:Vienna Boys Choir LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium DESCRIPTION:Returning to Stephens Auditorium for it’s 7th performance aft er last playing on our stage in November 2017\, the illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone\, distinctive charm and diverse repe rtoire\, which includes everything from medieval to contemporary to exper imental music.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Am esIA/e/FTwSwnKXaUI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/FTwSwnKXaUI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kAwvQL15lOk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T123000 SUMMARY:GIS Day at Iowa State University LOCATION:The Catalyst (Parks 199)\, Parks Library DESCRIPTION:University Library and ISU GIS Facility welcome students\, st aff and faculty to The Catalyst to celebrate GIS Day 2026. The day featur es professional speakers from diverse fields\, speaking on topics related to GIS (geographic information systems) and geospatial sciences. Full sc hedule to be announced.\nFor questions\, please contact Erin Ridnour or M ichael Cummings.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/AmesIA/e/kAwvQL15lOk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/kAwvQL15lOk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:LtMN_YPwxs0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T130000 SUMMARY:Art Walk: Crops and Cultivation LOCATION:Seed Sciences DESCRIPTION:Reap what Iowa State has sown: join University Museums for a walking tour where art and agriculture grow hand in hand. We’ll plant our selves at a variety of public artworks from Seed Science to Agronomy and explore how ISU’s deep agricultural roots have sprouted into a vibrant ca mpus landscape. Don't let the dad jokes scare you away.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/LtMN_YPwxs0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/LtMN_YPwxs0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:TXQQCpuWOsU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T210000 SUMMARY:Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Don't miss GRANDMA MOJO's\, Iowa State's premier improv comed y troupe\, and nights of hilarity\, every other Wednesday all semester!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/T XQQCpuWOsU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/TXQQCpuWOsU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5KOAiQukzek@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T200000 SUMMARY:Kelley Smith & Kelly Hunt with Wally Neal LOCATION:3715 W. 190th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:This duo saved our souls last year with their gorgeous songwr iting\, banjos\, guitars\, harmony – don’t miss this one! Wally Neal open s the night!\nThurs 11/19 7pm – $10/$15 all ages\nMinnesota songwriter Ke lley Smith is a wallflower who fancies old poetry and grandpa sweaters. A ll at once whimsical and haunting\, Smith delivers deeply affecting lyric s with wry charm and a time traveler’s voice. Prone to melancholy and day dreaming\, Kelley spent her childhood roaming the woods of the north coun try.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5KO AiQukzek URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/5KOAiQukzek END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:M_cTU6SUqAk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T203000 SUMMARY:ISU Percussion Ensemble Concert LOCATION:ISU Campus DESCRIPTION:The Iowa State University Percussion Ensemble will perform th eir fall concert featuring a variety of contemporary chamber works.\nFree Event.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/ M_cTU6SUqAk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/M_cTU6SUqAk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:q4sRg5cYQ7k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T190000 SUMMARY:Camp Cozy at Discover Ames LOCATION:ISU campus DESCRIPTION:Exclusive pop up market featuring mobile clothing boutiques\, fun small businesses\, specialty foods and frosted with a bit of home de cor!\nPersonal experiences like fine line tattoos\, permanent jewelry\, c olor analysis\, piercings\, and psychic readings will be available. Enjoy live music and food trucks as well.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/q4sRg5cYQ7k URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/q4sRg5cYQ7k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eS75mKL7lIU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123 SUMMARY:Lucky Star Holiday Market LOCATION:3801 W. 190th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:Hours: 08:00–18:00\n\nSip & shop small batch makers\, artists & food artisans for the holidays.\nFind one of a kind gifts\, holiday tr eats\, fresh wreaths and greenery. Live music\, drink specials & more!\nM ARKET DATES & TIMES:\nSaturday\, Nov. 21 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nSunday\, Nov . 22 – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/AmesIA/e/eS75mKL7lIU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eS75mKL7lIU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A04nmALqIAo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T150000 SUMMARY:Holiday Market LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a relaxing holiday garden while browsing handcrafted\, seasonal goods from a variety of local vendors.\nSaturday\, November 21\, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.\nMark your calendars for our 3rd Annual Holiday Market at Reiman Gardens. Bring your friends and family for a re laxing holiday shopping experience while enjoying the beauty of Reiman Ga rdens. Enjoy art\, shopping\, butterflies\, the RG Express Exhibit\, and the beauty of the Gardens.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/AmesIA/e/A04nmALqIAo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/A04nmALqIAo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:KzLhTXvSrpQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T160000 SUMMARY:Camp Cozy at Discover Ames LOCATION:ISU campus DESCRIPTION:Exclusive pop up market featuring mobile clothing boutiques\, fun small businesses\, specialty foods and frosted with a bit of home de cor!\nPersonal experiences like fine line tattoos\, permanent jewelry\, c olor analysis\, piercings\, and psychic readings will be available. Enjoy live music and food trucks as well.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/KzLhTXvSrpQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/KzLhTXvSrpQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:izP6wWiqatM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T200000 SUMMARY:The Soul Searchers LOCATION:3715 W. 190th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of blues\, rockabilly\, surf\, jazz an d swing\, with Iowa Blues Hall of Famer Scott Eggleston and The Soul Sear chers!\nSat 11/21 7pm – $9/$12- All ages\nAdvance tickets available in th e taproom!\nAlluvial is a listening room\, please keep conversation low d uring the performance so everyone can enjoy\, thank you!\nIf you need ADA accommodation contact us.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/AmesIA/e/izP6wWiqatM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/izP6wWiqatM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:W8yy4m3l6D8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 SUMMARY:Fall break at Iowa State University LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Classes are recessed.\nUniversity offices are open\, but may be operating with adjusted hours.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/W8yy4m3l6D8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/W8yy4m3l6D8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qLUKOfHUFRU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T193000 SUMMARY:Thank-Full Moon Feast LOCATION:56461 180th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:Join us beneath the light of November’s full moon for a fires ide evening of outdoor cooking\, good food\, and gratitude! Together\, we ’ll prepare a warm and hearty meal featuring savory soup/ chili\, fresh b read\, and a sweet dessert while exploring a variety of outdoor cooking t ools and techniques. This beginner-friendly program is designed for adult s and offers a fun introduction to cooking over a fire.\n\nHosted by Disc over Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/qLUKOfHUFRU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/qLUKOfHUFRU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VLnUcsu1vRA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T180000 SUMMARY:Ames Turkey Trot LOCATION:410 5th St. DESCRIPTION:What is better on Thanksgiving Day than starting out with a f un 5K? Get ready for your turkey and potatoes through the streets of Ames with your favorite running & walking buddies! The course will weave you from beautiful downtown Ames through some of the best parts of our Cyclon e city and finish right back where we started.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames \n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/VLnUcsu1vRA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/VLnUcsu1vRA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:uO4keDTwJx4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 SUMMARY:University holiday LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:University offices are closed and classes are recessed for th e holiday.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/uO4keDTwJx4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/uO4keDTwJx4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:FAdmMi7GLAs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202 SUMMARY:2026 Small Business Weekend LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States DESCRIPTION:Hours: 00:00\n\nVisit Downtown Ames and Campustown to support your local small businesses throughout Small Business Weekend. Share joy \, shop small\, and shop all season long at your local small businesses!\ nEnjoy free parking Thursday-Sunday!\nThank You to Our Sponsor!\n*Downtow n Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on socia l media or our website. By attending\, you agree that Downtown Ames may u se any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n\nHosted by Downtown Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/AmesIA/e/FAdmMi7GLAs URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/FAdmMi7GLAs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4kfBdHOjP7I@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T210000 SUMMARY:Winter Wonderscape LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Reiman Gardens’ enchanting holiday li ght show!\nFeaturing more than 200\,000 dazzling lights\, this year’s wal k-through light show follows a completely re-imagined route through 17 ac res of beautiful outdoor gardens. Experience captivating tunnels that sur round you with color\, massive laser-lit disco balls\, dynamic light stra nds dancing across a frozen lake\, an enchanting Candy Land hillside\, an d so much more.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/A mesIA/e/4kfBdHOjP7I URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/4kfBdHOjP7I END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:x_bm13MhnhA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T190000 SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins ar e welcome!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/x_bm13MhnhA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/x_bm13MhnhA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9YfmN8crN2Y@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T210000 SUMMARY:Winter Wonderscape LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Reiman Gardens’ enchanting holiday li ght show!\nFeaturing more than 200\,000 dazzling lights\, this year’s wal k-through light show follows a completely re-imagined route through 17 ac res of beautiful outdoor gardens. Experience captivating tunnels that sur round you with color\, massive laser-lit disco balls\, dynamic light stra nds dancing across a frozen lake\, an enchanting Candy Land hillside\, an d so much more.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/A mesIA/e/9YfmN8crN2Y URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/9YfmN8crN2Y END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lz0BCmBZIY0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 SUMMARY:Art Mart Holiday Sale LOCATION:Durham Great Hall DESCRIPTION:Hours: 08:00–18:00\n\nFind great holiday gifts at the annual Art Mart Holiday Sale. This year’s sale will run from December 1 through December 4 and take place in the MU Art Gallery on the first floor. Hours are Tuesday 4 – 7 p.m.\, Wednesday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.\, Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.\, and Friday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFeaturing artists\, makers\, and c rafters\, the gallery transforms into a shopper’s paradise for art lovers and handmade item enthusiasts.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/lz0BCmBZIY0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/lz0BCmBZIY0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hLTBP6E41C4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T200000 SUMMARY:A Merry and Bright Christmas LOCATION:1517 Northwestern Ave.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:A Merry and Bright Christmas\nFeaturing Denver Bierman and De nver & The Mile High Orchestra with the Community Jazz Center of Greater Des Moines Big Band\nDate: Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026\nDoors Open: 6:3 0 p.m.\nConcert Begins: 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Bethesda Lutheran Church\, 1 517 Northwestern Ave\, Ames\, IA 50010\nAdmission: Free\nAbout Denver & T he Mile High Orchestra\nDenver & The Mile High Orchestra is a nationally recognized Christian entertainment group based in Nashville\, Tennessee.\ n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/hLTBP6E4 1C4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/hLTBP6E41C4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gVOnD4BCZbw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T210000 SUMMARY:Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Don't miss GRANDMA MOJO's\, Iowa State's premier improv comed y troupe\, and nights of hilarity\, every other Wednesday all semester!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/g VOnD4BCZbw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/gVOnD4BCZbw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a149SF46L0Y@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T200000 SUMMARY:2026 Snow Magic Kick-Off LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States DESCRIPTION:Downtown Ames is always festive during the holidays! Join us for a night of fun holiday themed activities that are great for the whole family.\nDowntown Ames businesses\, please sign up here ( )!\nSnow Magic Kick-Off Activities\nHot ChocolateNeed a little something to warm you up while you explore Downtown? The Salvation Army will be serving hot choco late in The Depot parking lot near Cornbred.\n\nHosted by Downtown Ames\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/a149SF46L0Y URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/a149SF46L0Y END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BOVdl1guI8I@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Odyssey LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Odyssey!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/B OVdl1guI8I URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/BOVdl1guI8I END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hiMMwz3_VpM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T203000 SUMMARY:The Doo Wop Project LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium DESCRIPTION:The Doo Wop Project is America’s premier group dedicated to p reserving and expanding the beloved sound of Doo Wop. Featuring Broadway stars from Jersey Boys\, Motown\, Beautiful\, and Hairspray\, this acclai med supergroup has reached audiences nationwide with a hit PBS special\, five albums\, and more than a decade of sold-out shows across the country and around the world.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/AmesIA/e/hiMMwz3_VpM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/hiMMwz3_VpM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7g2v2al21r8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T180000 SUMMARY:WinterFest at Discover Ames LOCATION:Durham Great Hall DESCRIPTION:WinterFest is a celebration of the winter season at Iowa Stat e. Preceding prep week in the Fall\, WinterFest provides a unique combina tion of winter themed events\, activities\, displays\, and traditions to help students relieve their end-of-semester stress and connect with the A mes community.\nThis event is open to all ISU students\, faculty\, staff\ , and members of the community. For questions\, email winterfest@iastate. edu.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/7g2 v2al21r8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/7g2v2al21r8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:KtljcRhiA5w@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T190000 SUMMARY:Yuletide Open House for WinterFest LOCATION:Farm House Museum DESCRIPTION:Step into a Victorian wonderland at the Farm House Museum! Ho sted by the University Museums’ interns and staff in conjunction with ISU WinterFest\, this annual festive open house invites you to celebrate at the Farm House Museum! Take part in free Victorian Yuletide (winter seaso n) themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/KtljcRhiA 5w URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/KtljcRhiA5w END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zQFz4qY4W7k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207 SUMMARY:Winter Wonderscape LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Hours: 17:00–21:00\n\nCelebrate the season at Reiman Gardens’ enchanting holiday light show!\nFeaturing more than 200\,000 dazzling li ghts\, this year’s walk-through light show follows a completely re-imagin ed route through 17 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens. Experience captiv ating tunnels that surround you with color\, massive laser-lit disco ball s\, dynamic light strands dancing across a frozen lake\, an enchanting Ca ndy Land hillside\, and so much more.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/zQFz4qY4W7k URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/zQFz4qY4W7k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EOp4p-LWK-0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T180000 SUMMARY:December Planetarium Show: Orion LOCATION:2323 Osborn Dr\, Ames\, IA 50011-1026 DESCRIPTION:The Planetarium at Iowa State University presents “Orion”\, a n interactive educational presentation about the constellation orion! Eac h show will run approximately 30-35 minutes. Showtimes are 5:30\, 6:15\, 7 and 7:45. Please register for tickets ahead of time here: ( ).\nPlease plan to arrive early or stay late to enjoy related hands-on activities sh ared by volunteers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy.\n\nHoste d by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/EOp4p-LWK-0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/EOp4p-LWK-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wP7XFfBgeAI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Odyssey LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Odyssey!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/w P7XFfBgeAI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/wP7XFfBgeAI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:w459b_nL4uE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Odyssey LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Odyssey!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/w 459b_nL4uE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/w459b_nL4uE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DLB8XoxtJDU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T190000 SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins ar e welcome!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/DLB8XoxtJDU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/DLB8XoxtJDU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0M9XEqBO3u8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T180000 SUMMARY:Blue Violin’s Retro Rock & Roll Christmas LOCATION:520 6th St. DESCRIPTION:After sold-out performances from the Sydney Opera House to Pr ague\, Carnegie Hall to Iceland\, America’s Christmas Soundtrack Returns with internationally touring violin sensation Blue Violin’s 4th Annual Re tro Rock & Roll Christmas Tour — an electrifying holiday spectacular blen ding the energy of an 80s arena rock show with the magic of Christmas.\n\ nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/0M9XEqBO3u 8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/0M9XEqBO3u8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jv-xzr03Bnc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T200000 SUMMARY:The Steel Wheels with Bobcat Opossum LOCATION:Maintenance Shop DESCRIPTION:Celebrated Americana roots / folk band The Steel Wheels retur n to The M-Shop!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/AmesIA/e/jv-xzr03Bnc URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/jv-xzr03Bnc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:rJxXr_-6T40@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T200000 SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Odyssey LOCATION:Carver 101 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Odyssey!\n \nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/r JxXr_-6T40 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/rJxXr_-6T40 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:X2rH-xKzqfI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T150000 SUMMARY:Barks@Parks 2026 LOCATION:Parks Library DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to drop by the University Library's Uppe r Rotunda\, located on the 2nd floor\, to destress each afternoon during Prep Week by petting certified comfort dogs.\nShort chair massages will b e offered on a first-come each afternoon.\nAdditional student wellness ac tivities\, including coloring pages\, origami and puzzles will be availab le 24/7 through finals week.\nParent and Family Programs will hand out sn acks\, notes of encouragement\, and more from families of Iowa State stud ents.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ame sIA/e/X2rH-xKzqfI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/X2rH-xKzqfI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:RqlGlhZrWrM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T150000 SUMMARY:Barks@Parks 2026 LOCATION:Parks Library DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to drop by the University Library's Uppe r Rotunda\, located on the 2nd floor\, to destress each afternoon during Prep Week by petting certified comfort dogs.\nShort chair massages will b e offered on a first-come each afternoon.\nAdditional student wellness ac tivities\, including coloring pages\, origami and puzzles will be availab le 24/7 through finals week.\nParent and Family Programs will hand out sn acks\, notes of encouragement\, and more from families of Iowa State stud ents.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ame sIA/e/RqlGlhZrWrM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/RqlGlhZrWrM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SDFohnM5dBg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T150000 SUMMARY:University Museums @ Parks! LOCATION:Parks Library DESCRIPTION:Need a study break? Get creative with University Museums! Swi ng by the second-floor rotunda at Parks Library for drawing activities in spired by Iowa State University’s Art on Campus Collection. Spark your cr eativity and unwind before diving back into studying!\nProvided in partne rship with Iowa State University Library and ISU Student Wellness.\n\nHos ted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/SDFohn M5dBg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/SDFohnM5dBg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dpG2qQGW2rM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T120000 SUMMARY:Biology and Genetics FaculTea Time LOCATION:Parks Library\, Room 140 DESCRIPTION:A drop-in event for students to de-stress before finals and c hat with Biology and Genetics faculty members.\n\nHosted by Iowa State Un iversity\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/dpG2qQGW2rM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/dpG2qQGW2rM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SuGx5VBhbTk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T150000 SUMMARY:Barks@Parks 2026 LOCATION:Parks Library DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to drop by the University Library's Uppe r Rotunda\, located on the 2nd floor\, to destress each afternoon during Prep Week by petting certified comfort dogs.\nShort chair massages will b e offered on a first-come each afternoon.\nAdditional student wellness ac tivities\, including coloring pages\, origami and puzzles will be availab le 24/7 through finals week.\nParent and Family Programs will hand out sn acks\, notes of encouragement\, and more from families of Iowa State stud ents.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ame sIA/e/SuGx5VBhbTk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/SuGx5VBhbTk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kRaus3nMxvk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T130000 SUMMARY:Art for Mindfulness and Reflection LOCATION:Parks Library\, Room 140 DESCRIPTION:Need a little break? Join University Museums for a calming vi sit to Parks Library to practice mindful looking and guided reflection. E xplore the Art on Campus Collection and discover how the art of “slow-loo king” can help quiet our busy minds and inspire self-reflection. Let your mind work differently for an hour. No art background needed. Just show u p.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA /e/kRaus3nMxvk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/kRaus3nMxvk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:blkkI8K3Azw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T150000 SUMMARY:Barks@Parks 2026 LOCATION:Parks Library DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to drop by the University Library's Uppe r Rotunda\, located on the 2nd floor\, to destress each afternoon during Prep Week by petting certified comfort dogs.\nShort chair massages will b e offered on a first-come each afternoon.\nAdditional student wellness ac tivities\, including coloring pages\, origami and puzzles will be availab le 24/7 through finals week.\nParent and Family Programs will hand out sn acks\, notes of encouragement\, and more from families of Iowa State stud ents.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ame sIA/e/blkkI8K3Azw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/blkkI8K3Azw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:yk5k_kQ02Zc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T110000 SUMMARY:Coffee Chat LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, pastries\, and conversation at the museum. Pet er Hallock will present a history talk on “Early Ames Canadian Connection s\,” exploring some of Ames’ earliest settlers who emigrated from Canada. After the talk\, browse current exhibits – museum admission is included in the ticket price.\nOn December 11\, Hallock will discuss the Chamberla in Family. Five Chamberlain siblings moved to Ames from Ontario\, Canada – four in 1869 and the fifth in 1875.\n\nHosted by Downtown Ames\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/yk5k_kQ02Zc URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/yk5k_kQ02Zc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VkuQ4md6THg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T150000 SUMMARY:Barks@Parks 2026 LOCATION:Parks Library DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to drop by the University Library's Uppe r Rotunda\, located on the 2nd floor\, to destress each afternoon during Prep Week by petting certified comfort dogs.\nShort chair massages will b e offered on a first-come each afternoon.\nAdditional student wellness ac tivities\, including coloring pages\, origami and puzzles will be availab le 24/7 through finals week.\nParent and Family Programs will hand out sn acks\, notes of encouragement\, and more from families of Iowa State stud ents.\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ame sIA/e/VkuQ4md6THg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/VkuQ4md6THg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AYiRG02oVx0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 SUMMARY:Winter Wonderscape LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Hours: 17:00–21:00\n\nCelebrate the season at Reiman Gardens’ enchanting holiday light show!\nFeaturing more than 200\,000 dazzling li ghts\, this year’s walk-through light show follows a completely re-imagin ed route through 17 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens. Experience captiv ating tunnels that surround you with color\, massive laser-lit disco ball s\, dynamic light strands dancing across a frozen lake\, an enchanting Ca ndy Land hillside\, and so much more.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/AYiRG02oVx0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/AYiRG02oVx0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cew2mtF8tj4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T140000 SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Holiday Farmers’ Market LOCATION:2601 E. 13th St. Ames\, IA DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Holiday Season at our 2nd Indoor Farmers’ Marke t of the season!\nMark your calendars for December 12\, 2026\, and join u s for a festive shopping experience! Discover incredible gifts\, decor\, treats\, and more\, all handcrafted by local artists and producers. Suppo rt your community while finding unique treasures for your loved ones. Don ’t miss out on this holiday market.\nWe can’t wait to see you there!\nVen dor List:\nComing soon!\n\nHosted by Downtown Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/AmesIA/e/cew2mtF8tj4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/cew2mtF8tj4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:081XuYb63Fk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T153000 SUMMARY:Holiday Creations LOCATION:56461 180th St.\, Ames DESCRIPTION:Oh What Fun… it is to create unique\, handmade crafts for the holiday season! Join us for a festive afternoon of crafting\, cozy creat ivity\, and seasonal cheer. Perfect for all skill levels\, participants w ill rotate through three craft stations and create handmade treasures to enjoy at home or give as gifts.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/081XuYb63Fk URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/081XuYb63Fk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eiV-CgLacjU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T190000 SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons LOCATION:Room 3512 DESCRIPTION:Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins ar e welcome!\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AmesIA/e/eiV-CgLacjU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/eiV-CgLacjU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sM_8ny_2hOM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 SUMMARY:Final Exams LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ AmesIA/e/sM_8ny_2hOM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/sM_8ny_2hOM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:frFSZ1BIUvQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T130000 SUMMARY:Art Walk: Highlights of Scheman LOCATION:Scheman Building DESCRIPTION:Discover the public art inside one of Iowa State’s iconic Bru talist buildings! The Scheman Building\, part of the Iowa State Center co mplex\, is not only home to the Brunnier Art Museum\, it also features a variety of public art! From Cyclone-inspired works of art to striking cha ndeliers\, join us for a closer look at this underexplored part of campus .\n\nHosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/ e/frFSZ1BIUvQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/frFSZ1BIUvQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Rbk8R-eU8Ls@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T190000 SUMMARY:Fonduementals: Chocolate\, Cheese & Wine LOCATION:413 Northwestern Ave. DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Anything Day with an ind ulgent evening of fondue! Fondue is simple\, fun\, and great for sharing. This demonstration class covers two classics: a savory Swiss fondue and a chocolate dessert fondue. You’ll leave knowing how to make both at home . We’ll cover cheese and chocolate selection\, how to get the right textu re\, and good dippers. You’ll also sample a few wines chosen to pair with each fondue\, so you know exactly what to serve when you recreate it.\n\ nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Rbk8R-eU8L s URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/Rbk8R-eU8Ls END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:U2fY-TOhDO8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224 SUMMARY:Winter Wonderscape LOCATION:Reiman Gardens DESCRIPTION:Hours: 17:00–21:00\n\nCelebrate the season at Reiman Gardens’ enchanting holiday light show!\nFeaturing more than 200\,000 dazzling li ghts\, this year’s walk-through light show follows a completely re-imagin ed route through 17 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens. Experience captiv ating tunnels that surround you with color\, massive laser-lit disco ball s\, dynamic light strands dancing across a frozen lake\, an enchanting Ca ndy Land hillside\, and so much more.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/U2fY-TOhDO8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/U2fY-TOhDO8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ThfptGhZGFo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219 SUMMARY:Fall 2026 semester ends LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Iowa State University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ AmesIA/e/ThfptGhZGFo URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/ThfptGhZGFo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:m5E5JYSQyUw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T044121Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T190000 SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams Holidaze LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium DESCRIPTION:CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtakin g holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holid ay theatrical event\, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style produc tion around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests of all ages wi ll be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life\, captivating audiences while defying gravity.\n\nHosted by Discover Ames\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/m5E5JYSQyUw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AmesIA/e/m5E5JYSQyUw END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR