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Ames Patch Five Things: Santa, Middle School Choir and City Council

Things happening in Ames today and some other things people might want to know.

1) Santa

Santa will be taking requests from man's best friend and other animals at North Grand Mall today. Bring your pet for a photo with Santa from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. All pets must be in a carrier or on a leash.

2) City Council

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Ames City Council will meet early at 6 p.m. tonight to discuss many things including a land swap deal that would allow the city to move forward with replacing its 1924-era water treatment plant.

3) Wine Tasting

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will host another wine tasting from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with expert Jim Werbel. The class costs $15 and is limited to 10 people so call before coming.

4) Middle School Concert

will hold a sixth grade band, orchestra and chorus concert 7 p.m. Dec. 13.

5) Weather

The National Weather Service called for rain today after noon with a high in the 30s.


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