The Hobbit, Sales Tax Holiday, Free Pops Concert: In the Week Ahead

There's a lot of things happening in Ames this week, many of which you won't want to miss.

So to make your life easier, we at Patch are offering up a few must-see or do events for the week.

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Mondays @ The Garden

8 to 9 a.m. Monday, Squaw Creek Community Garden, South Maple and 4th Street

Children will learn gardening skills through an Ames Public Library Program

English Conversations

1 to 2 p.m. Monday Ames Public Library

Non-native speakers are invited to come practice their English speaking skills with staff and volunteers.

Food in the Gardens

6 to 8 p.m. Monday Reiman Gardens, 1407 University BLVD.

Chefs and nutrition experts will teach participants how to make healthy dishes using foods grown in the garden.

Tech Talk

2 p.m. Tuesday Ames Public Library

Participants will learn how to check out free e-books and audiobooks with mobile devices.

The Hobbit

4 p.m. Wednesday Ames City Auditorium, 520 6th Street.

Teens are invited to come watch “The Hobbit” at the City Auditorium as part of the Ames Public Library's movie showing.

North Grand Farmers' Market

3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday North Grand Mall

Central Iowa Symphony Pops Concert

8 p.m. Thursday Durham Bandshell, 6th Street & Duff Ave.

Free performance by the Central Iowa Symphony.

Reiman Gardens After Hours: Tomato

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday Reiman Gardens, 1407 University BLVD.

This live music event is open to guests 21-years-old and older.

Friday Features

2 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Ames City Auditorium

Bring the whole family to a free movie in this Ames Public Library program.

North Grand Farmers' Market

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday North Grand Mall

Ames Main Street Farmers' Market

8 a.m. to noon Saturday Ames Main Street

Goods, live music, children's activities and more.

Gallery Walk: The Petersen Legacy

2 p.m. Sunday Christian Petersen Art Museum

Sales Tax Holiday

The sales tax holiday for back to school items is Friday and Saturday Aug. 2 and Aug. 3. No sales tax will be collected on clothing or footwear that costs $100 or less. For more information visit http://www.iowa.gov/tax/educate/holiday1.html

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