More Pella Tulips in Scholte Gardens

May 13, 2010

Here are a few more tulip photos from Pella, Iowa:

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Pella Tulips

May 12, 2010

Here are some gorgeous tulips in Pella, Iowa! These were all in the Scholte Gardens.

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Tulips in Pella’s Central Square

April 24, 2010

Here are a few more pictures from the main Square in the middle of Pella, Iowa. The Tulip Time festival is only 2 more weeks away.

Tulips and Fountain

Central Park Tulip Bed Across From Main Street

Looking Across Washington Street to Scholte Gardens

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Tulip Time, The Tulip Tower and The Sundial

April 21, 2010

It’s more Pella, Iowa trivia! Tulip Time is just around the corner! This year you can register on-line to take part in the family fun as Pella attempts to set a Guinness World Record for people dancing in wooden shoes. Pella History is here.

Tulip Tower and Franklin Street Shops

Total Tulip Tower

Top of Tulip Tower

Sign for Sundial

Sundial

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More Tulips

April 20, 2010

Here are a few more tulip photos from Pella, Iowa, home of Central College. Every year on the first full weekend of May, Pella celebrates Tulip Time but the tulips are absolutely gorgeous right now!

By the Library

Orange Tulips Along Street

Pinkish Red Tulips Along Street

Yellow Tulips Along Street

Pink Tulips Along Street

White Tulips Along Street

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Earthpark

March 9, 2010

A fascinating, new Earthpark is being conceptualized by Ted Townsend and his Townsend Vision organizations Earthpark, Great Ape Trust of Iowa, US Center for Citizen Diplomacy. It would be a wonderful learning adventure and environment in the middle of Iowa! It will be interesting to follow their progress.


Dallas Party

March 8, 2010

Looks like the planning for the Dallas Party is coming along nicely for David and Betsy Roe. Cool!

From the Central Alumni page:
Help us celebrate David and Betsy Roe’s retirement and move to DALLAS with a Texas-sized party in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium, Saturday, April 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A program will begin at 6:45 p.m. Student meal plans will be in effect. Come to bid farewell to the Roes, hear great stories from featured speakers, enjoy the legendary delicacies of Central Dining Services and free entertainment courtesy of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Steel Pans and Jazz Combos. Attire for the event is Texas themed. Registration is required. RSVP by picking up your free tickets at the Maytag Information Booth after March 22. Or, register now online, call 800-447-0287 or e-mail alumni@central.edu.

The Roe party continues with a dance at the Pella Opera House Saturday, April 17, from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and registration is required. RSVP by purchasing your tickets at the Maytag Information Booth after March 22. Or, register now online, call 800-447-0287 or e-mail alumni@central.edu.

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Central College in Pella, Iowa

April 15, 2009

Central College is a very special place for me. Check out my separate page tab on Central for my explanation! Check out the Virtual Tour of the campus. Click on the Campus and Pella tabs first.

Tulip Time is just around the corner – May 7, 8 and 9th!! There are all kinds of family activities to participate in and watch: parades, windmills, tulips, Dutch Letters (pastries)!