Dragons in State Baseball Tournament, Stand for the Silent, Cheerleading Clinic Set This Week

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The Johnston High School baseball team plays in the big leagues this week, but that's not the only thing happening in town.

Patch offers up a few must-see or do events for the week. Did we miss something? Add it to our events calendar.

Batter Up: The Dragons play Linn-Mar of Marion at noon Wednesday in the 4-A state quarterfinal Wednesday at Principal Park in Des Moines. Seventh-ranked Johnston (26-12) takes on unranked Linn-Mar (27-15). Ankeny and Des Moines East are the top-ranked teams in the tourney.

I Am Somebody: Stand for the Silent’s Kirk Smalley will share his moving presentation on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Des Moines Area Community College. The anti-bullying program begins at 1 p.m. in the auditorium at DMACC's Ankeny Campus Building 6. The goal is to raise awareness in our community about bullying and its effects on children. For more information contact sftscentraliowa@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/standforthesilentcentraliowa.

Business After Hours: The Johnston Chamber of Commerce will gather at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Active Wellness Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, 8711 Windsor Parkway, Suite 7. RSVP by Wednesday
to the Chamber office at 276-9064
or email heather@johnstonchamber.com.

Free Cheerleading Clinic: Polish your tumbling, cheers, stunts and more at a cheer clinic offered by Apex Athletics. The clinic starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the gym, 5750 N.W. Beaver Drive. Ages 3 and older can attend, it is open to all skill levels. Sign up visit on the Apex website at www.apexathletics.net.

Johnston Farmers Market: From organic food to one-of-a-kind clothing to specialty foods, an array of offerings are for sale every Tuesday at the market. The vendors are open for business from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot on Merle Hay Road. Did we mention the food? From barbecue to nuts to kettle corn, plus fabulous baked goods like cakes, cinnamon rolls, pies and cookies – Yum.