Community Corner
Book Signing, Food Pantry Weekend - And More Weekend Events in Johnston and Des Moines Metro
What do you have planned this weekend?

What:
When/Where: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at , 6125 Merle Hay Road
Why go: Stop by for a book signing of "Worlds Apart" by Kate Mathias. The plot: Piper Reynolds learns she is not alone each time a crisis arises in her life, for in a parallel reality, an identical woman named Pip stands by to help her. Exploring Pip’s dimension, Piper soon realizes that although several aspects of their lives appear to be the same, small choices have significantly made their realities far different from one another.
Cost: Free
What:
When/Where: Saturday in Johnston
Why go: Although summer is winding down, there are still several Johnston garage sales to check out!
Cost: TBA
What: Iowa State Fair
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday at the Iowa State Fair Grounds
Why go: The 2012 Iowa State Fair winds down this weekend. There's still plenty of delicious food to eat and events to see. Check out and
Cost: $2 to $11 depending on time
What: Food Pantry Weekend
When/Where: all weekend and
Why go: Help stock the DMARC food pantry by making a donation this weekend.
Cost: free
Weather
Mostly sunny Saturday with a high in the upper 70s. Cloudy and cool in the evening, with a low in the lower 50s.
Sunday sunny with a high in the upper 70s. In the evening, partly cloudy with a low in the mid 50s.
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