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Community Events

Welcome to our community hub! Please note that the following information includes events and activities unrelated to the school curriculum. We strive to keep you informed about various community opportunities.

For inquiries or submissions to this page, feel free to email us at webmaster@northpolk.org.

  • Out & About: Looking for a fun and supportive space to meet new people, try new things, and connect with others who understand you? Out & About is the place for YOU! Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, this club is all about building friendships, learning new skills, and supporting each other. Register online at Homepage | Camp Fire Heart of Iowa (campbrainregistration.com) under 2024-2025 School Year Programs.

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  • The Polk County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that we will again be showing our support by participating in the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Project during the month of October. The Community Relations Division is selling the following items during the month of October or until supplies last, with all proceeds being donated locally to the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines:

    • Pink Patches for $5.00
    • Pink Lapel Pins for $5.00
    • Pink Ribbon Vehicle Magnets for $5.00
    • Or buy all 3 items for $10.00

      Breast Cancer Awareness items can be purchased by contacting the Community Relations Division at 515-286-3015 or communityrelations@polkcountyiowa.gov. Cash or credit card payments accepted (convenience fee charged on all Debit/Credit card transactions.
       
  • Kids Create: is a children's studio that encourages a love of learning, creativity, and kindness. Kids Create is owned by Elizabeth Lyons, a former public school art teacher. The majority of their classes are centered around 2 of her passions, Art & Animals. She is an active foster for several area rescues, and you'll see "animal guests" noted on many event descriptions. Kids Create also welcomes a variety of exciting guest instructors who offer opportunities in crochet, sewing, culinary arts, STEM, robotics, archaeology, magic, stop motion animation, soap making, LEGOS, and more!
    • When: weekday, weekend, daytime, and evening options. Find camps that run all day or for just a couple hours. There are options for everyone's schedule. 

    • Where: across from the playground on the Polk City Square 

    • Who: rising PK- 9th grade students

    • Learn more: Head to the Kids Create Facebook page to browse photos, watch videos, and get a feel for past events. Follow to stay connected. https://www.facebook.com/pckidscreate

    • Register: Read camp & class descriptions and register on the Kids Create customer portal. https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/kidscreate

  • NH Fitness Young Adult Program: This program is designed to help our Young Adult Athletes that are serious about upping the levels of their game!

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    I’ll provide and cover multiple topics including nutrition for performance, rest/recovery/sleep importance, understanding and working with hormones, stress reduction and more! Please fill out the form below and I will be in contact with you about your athlete, small group or team as I have a variety of options for you to choose from! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with you about how to improve their skill set outside of the sport they love so they can thrive even more with i

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