Top Five Weekend Activities

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‘The Lion King’ hits the stage

“The Lion King” is under way at the Civic Center in Des Moines. Shows run now through Jan. 24.
Based on the Disney film, the stage version of “The Lion King” brings the animals to life with elaborate costumes. Performers move to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and the score includes songs from the film including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” as well as “Circle of Life.”

Tickets for “The Lion King” range in price from $22.50 to $130 and are available at the Civic Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000 and online at www.civiccenter.org.

Groups of 20 or more should call (515) 246-2321. For a complete listing of show times available visit www.civiccenter.org.

See Monday’s Newton Daily News for a review.

Resolve to get in shape with YMCA challenge

The YMCA is kicking off the Ultimate Fitness Challenge this weekend, giving local residents a chance to make good on some New Year’s resolutions.

The Ultimate Fitness Challenge begins Saturday with the initial assessments at 7 a.m. in the small gym at the Newton YMCA. 

The challenge is a 12-week program with intense body sculpting workout.  There are three major components to the program including nutrition, cardio and resistance training. 

The first kick boxing with bags and gloves class begins Jan. 11 at 5:15 a.m. or 5:15 p.m. 
Those who have not participated in this program before will need to go through the initial assessments on Saturday.

For more information contact Rhonda Robson at the YMCA or at rhonda.robson@newtonymca.org or check out the YMCA Web site at www.newtonymca.org.

Valor — Christian Rock Worship Band

Warm up from the blistering cold weather with some faith-based rock and a warm cup o’ joe.
Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse will host Christan Rock and Worship Band Valor on Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

The band features Matt Meredith, Ben McClurg, Brandon Hills, Danae Patterson, Tiffany Larson and Joe Kempen.

Give the gift of life

It might not be the most “fun” activity but donating blood at the Prairie City & Monroe Community Blood Drive will give the gift of life.

The drive is scheduled from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church located at 407 N. Monroe St. in Monroe.

Eligible donors must be at least 16 years of age, be in general good health and weigh at least 120 pounds.

PCM hosts wrestling tourney

Area grapplers will go head to head as PCM hosts its annual wrestling tournament Saturday in Monroe.

With action starting at 9:15 a.m., the Mustangs will be joined by area teams Lynnville-Sully and Newton’s junior varsity squad. PCM is led by captains Bryce Wignall and Aaron Peter.
Lynnville-Sully is led by junior Kyle Soderblom, who is ranked No. 4 in Class 1A at 189 pounds.