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Ukulele Club

720 5th Ave
Grinnell, IA
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April 1, 2026
7:00 PM

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking for a fun group to jam with, this club is all about making music together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Bring your own ukulele or just bring your enthusiasm!

Who: Adults and Youth (Ages 14+) - no experience necessary, and experienced players are welcome! 

When: Wednesdays, April 1 and May 6

Cost: $20 each class OR $75 when you attend all 4. Ask us about pay-what-you-can options. Advanced registration is appreciated.

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Contact: Erin Bustin
(641) 888-0850
director@grinnellschoolofmusic.org
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Prairie Burner Gravel Curious Rides

925 Broad St.
Grinnell, IA
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April 2, 2026
5:30 PM

Gravel Curious rides are for bike riders interested in trying out gravel riding. Rides leave from Bikes To You at 5:30 PM and end with time for food and community. Locations TBD. Routes are approx. 12-15 miles in length.

Please be familiar with riding a bike, changing gears and using the brakes. To borrow a bike, talk with someone from Bikes to You or visit the Prairie Burn website linked in this event listing.

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Contact: Jennifer Cogley
(651) 236-5518
jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org
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Game Night for Adults @ Drake Community Library

930 Park St.
Grinnell, IA
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April 6, 2026
5:30-7:00 PM

Love board games? So do we! Join us at 5:30 P.M. on the first Monday of each month for a fun and relaxed evening of board gaming. We’ll have a variety of games on hand, or feel free to bring a favorite to share with the group. It’s a great way to meet new people and enjoy some screen-free fun—no experience necessary!

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Contact: Drake Community Library
(641) 236-2661
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Metal Work: Simple Forged Rings

927 Broad St
Grinnell, IA
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April 11, 2026
10:00 AM-12:00 PM INSTRUCTOR: Nick Self AGES: 18+ FEE: $40 (Current Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available) Learn the basics of hand-forging with a beginner friendly, single-session workshop to make a simple ring with your choice of steel or brass. Materials included, no experience required. For More Information
Contact: Grinnell Area Arts Council
(641) 236-3203
info@grinnellarts.org
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Messy Mondays

926 Broad St.
Grinnell, IA
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April 13, 2026
10:00-11:15 AM

Pre-schoolers and a family member/guardian can come and experiment with art together in a relaxed environment where it's OK to be messy! Have fun exploring artistic mediums through hands-on projects. $5 fee; registration required.

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Contact: Grinnell Area Arts Council
(641) 236-3203
info@grinnellarts.org
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LINK Mentoring Annual Bowling

915 State St.
Grinnell, IA
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April 18, 2026
11:00 AM-6:00 PM

To make the LINK Mentoring Annual Bowling Event successful, we need you on our team! This year’s theme is “For Splits and Giggles.” The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Bowladrome in Grinnell. For $300, 5 team members may bowl two games, eat a delicious meal, get a cool t-shirt and win fabulous prizes. All funds support the LINK Mentoring program for the next school year. Teams may bowl from 11 AM-1 PM; 1:30-3:30 PM; or 4-6 PM.

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Contact: Sandy Motta
grinnellmentoring@gmail.com

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Pizza, Puzzles, and Pints

616 4th Ave
Grinnell, IA
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April 18, 2026
4:00 PM

$100 entry. First team to finish all three games wins! Spots are limited so see a Grinnell Eagles bartender to sign up today.

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Contact: Grinnell Eagles Club
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Musical Theater Singalong

720 5th Ave.
Grinnell, IA
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April 23, 2026
7:00-8:30 PM

Belt out your favorite show tunes alongside fellow Broadway lovers. Accompanied live on piano by talented local musicians, this series brings the magic of musical theater to an informal, joy-filled setting. We’ll provide a curated songbook full of hits from classic and contemporary musicals, and you’re encouraged to make requests. Whether you sing every word or just hum along, all voices are welcome. This is one of our drop-in programs, designed for those who may be unable to commit to regular classes but who want to be part of a musical community. Attend whenever it works for you. Advance registration is recommended, but we will do our best to accommodate you at the door.

The suggested participation fee is $15 per event. As with all of our programs, pay-what-you-can is always an option. You can also subscribe and support GSoM! For $50/month, attend all the programs you’d like, and help support the Grinnell School of Music!

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The Grinnell School of Music, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is a community music school in Grinnell where children and adults access professional music instruction. With an emphasis on participatory, community music-making in addition to excellence in performance, we provide accessible opportunities for all ages.

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Coffee with the College

1033 Broad St
Grinnell, IA
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April 30, 2026
9:00-10:00 AM

Join us to share the creativity, curiosity, and work happening across Grinnell College in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Attendees will have a chance to meet several of the Grinnell College Board of Trustees.

A Q&A panel format will ask questions such as:

-What inspired you to serve on the Board?

-How do trustees stay connected to what is happening in Grinnell?

-What are some of your favorite things about our community?

 

Everyone is welcome, including community members, students, faculty, and staff, to foster conversations across campus and community. Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.

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Contact: Office of Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research
(641) 269-3900
communityenhance@grinnell.edu
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