Event Calendar
Friday May, 24th 2013
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Froggin' Hike
- Lake Red Rock
- South Tailwater Recreation Area
- 1104 N. Highway T15 Knoxville, IA 50138
- 641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
Fri., May 24—9:00 p.m.—South Tailwater
Croaks, chirps, trills, and burps...who’s making all that noise? Spring is a great time to enjoy the serenades of native frogs and toads. Join us for a hike to one of Red Rock’s wetlands to listen to the concert, identify some of their calls, and maybe catch a glimpse of some of the musicians!
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Saturday May, 25th 2013
-
Knoxville Championship Cup Series #6 plus 305's
- Knoxville
- Knoxville Raceway
- 1000 North Lincoln St.
- 641.842.5431 or 641.842.3220
- Website
6:45 p.m.
- Fee: Yes
- Category: Racing
Saturday May, 25th 2013
-
Let's Go Paddling!
- Lake Red Rock
- Roberts Creek
- 1617 Fillmore Dr, Otley IA
- 641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
Sat., May 25—12:00-2:00 p.m.—Roberts Creek
Here you will have the chance to experience both
canoeing and kayaking in the same day! Give one
or both types of watercraft a try and see how much
fun paddling can be! (You must be at least 10 years
old to use kayaks. Life jackets will be provided.
Programs may be cancelled if inclement weather/
wind conditions.)
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Saturday May, 25th 2013
-
Marion County Pioneer Day
- Knoxville
- Marion County Park
- 306 Willets Drive
- 641.842.4895
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pioneer demonstrations. crafts and entertainment. The museum and historical village will be open for viewing.
- Fee: No
- Category: Culture & History
Saturday May, 25th 2013
-
Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Pella
- Volksweg Trailhead, University & West 5th Street
- 641.628.1562
- Website
Ride will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Saturday May, 25th 2013 – Monday May, 27th 2013
-
Bobber the Water Safety Dog Cartoons
- Lake Red Rock
- Red Rock Visitor Center
- 1105 N Highway T15, Knoxville IA 50138
- 641.828.7511 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Red Rock Visitor Center
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Monday May, 27th 2013
-
The Vermeer Mill and Minature Dutch Village
- Pella
- Pella Historical Village
- 507 Franklin St.
- 641.628.2409
- Website
Special Summer Holiday Hours: 11:a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Fee: Yes
- Category: Dutch Heritage
Tuesday May, 28th 2013
-
Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Pella
- Volksweg Trailhead, University & West 5th Street
- 641.628.1562
- Website
Ride starts at 6 p.m. Please arrive before 6 p.m. to make sure you are not left behind.
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Friday May, 31st 2013
-
Building the Red Rock Dam
- Lake Red Rock
- Whitebreast Amphitheater
- 971 Highway S-71, Knoxville IA
- 641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
Fri., May 31—9 p.m.—Whitebreast Amphitheater
In March, 1969, the Des Moines River Valley changed forever as the newly constructed Red Rock Dam closed its gates for the first time, creating the reservoir we know as Lake Red Rock. Join a park ranger to learn how the dam was built and how it changed the Red Rock area.
- Fee: No
- Category: Culture & History
Friday May, 31st 2013 – Saturday June, 1st 2013
-
Pleasantville Pig-Out
- Pleasantville
- Downtown Pleasantville
- 515.848.3316
- pleasantvillepigout@gmail.com
- Website
Friday, May 31 starting at 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 1 starting at 8 a.m.
Car show, BBQ contest, music and much more!
- Fee: No
- Category: Culture & History
Saturday June, 1st 2013
-
Birdwatching Hike
- Lake Red Rock
- Whitebreast Campground
- 971 Highway S-71, Knoxville IA
- 641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
Sat., June 1—7:00 a.m—Whitebreast Camp
Take a journey on the Stu Kuyper Nature Trail on a quest for Red Rock's winged wonders! You will learn how to spot birds and the basics of identifying them by sight and sound. Bring your binoculars and a field guide, or borrow these from us. Please wear closed-toe shoes and pants.
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Saturday June, 1st 2013
-
Knoxville Championship Cup Series #7 plus 305's
- Knoxville
- Knoxville Raceway
- 1000 North Lincoln St.
- 641.842.5431 or 641.842.3220
- Website
6:45 p.m.
- Fee: Yes
- Category: Racing
Saturday June, 1st 2013
-
Let's Go Paddling!
- Lake Red Rock
- Whitebreast Beach
- 971 Highway S-71, Knoxville IA
- 641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
Sat., June 1—10 a.m.-noon—Whitebreast Beach
Here you will have the chance to experience both
canoeing and kayaking in the same day! Give one
or both types of watercraft a try and see how much
fun paddling can be! (You must be at least 10 years
old to use kayaks. Life jackets will be provided.
Programs may be cancelled if inclement weather/
wind conditions.)
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Saturday June, 1st 2013
-
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
- Knoxville
- National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum
- One Sprint Capital Place
- 641.842.6176
- Website
12 p.m. (Noon)
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Banquet to enshrine individuals into the Hall of Fame for their contributions to the sport of sprint car racing.
- Fee: Yes
- Category: Racing
Saturday June, 1st 2013
-
Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Pella
- Volksweg Trailhead, University & West 5th Street
- 641.628.1562
- Website
Ride will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Tuesday June, 4th 2013
-
Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Pella
- Volksweg Trailhead, University & West 5th Street
- 641.628.1562
- Website
Ride starts at 6 p.m. Please arrive before 6 p.m. to make sure you are not left behind.
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Wednesday June, 5th 2013
-
Young Naturalists - Pond Critters
- Lake Red Rock
- South Tailwater
- 1105 Highway T-15, Knoxville IA
- 641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
Wed., June 5—10 a.m.—South Tailwater (Theme: Pond Critters)
Explore nature with your child and enjoy hands-on
activities exploring the natural world! Each activity
covers a different theme. (Parent/guardian must
participate in the program with the child.)
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Friday June, 7th 2013
-
Knoxville Bike Night
- Knoxville
- Downtown Square
- 641.891.9461 or 515.729.1343
6 - 10 p.m.
- Fee: No
- Category: Culture & History
Friday June, 7th 2013
-
Let's Go Paddling!
- Lake Red Rock
- Roberts Creek
- 1617 Fillmore Dr, Otley IA
- 641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
- lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
- Website
Fri., June 7—6:00-8:00 p.m.—Roberts Creek
Here you will have the chance to experience both
canoeing and kayaking in the same day! Give one
or both types of watercraft a try and see how much
fun paddling can be! (You must be at least 10 years
old to use kayaks. Life jackets will be provided.
Programs may be cancelled if inclement weather/
wind conditions.)
- Fee: No
- Category: Nature & Recreation
Saturday June, 8th 2013
-
Knoxville Championship Cup Series #8 plus 305's
- Knoxville
- Knoxville Raceway
- 1000 North Lincoln St.
- 641.842.5431 or 641.842.3220
- Website
6:45 p.m.
- Fee: Yes
- Category: Racing
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