Fantastic day at the Bayliss Park farmers market! Look at all these great vendors.

Local and regional artists will be displaying, selling and demonstrating artwork at Bayliss Park on both August 31st and September 7th, 4:30 pm -7:30 pm. The Art Walk events are free and open to the public. The Council Bluffs Farmer's Market will also be open both days and features fresh produce, handmade goods and more. Other activities and entertainment will be available Thursdays through September 14th. Some of the featured artists include: Jake Rogers (photography) Fernando Gutierrez (photography) Darcy Horn (bead work & jewelry) Claire Morgan Caswell (jewelry & fiber art) Joyce Branigan (sterling silver jewelry) Buck Christensen (photography) D.C. Lutz (wood) Julie Stueve (eclectic decor & acrylic) Emily Globe (acrylic, ink, mixed)

It's happening, and close to the Park. The biggest block party yet. Everyone is invited to the 100th Block Party! There will be live music, kids activities, contests and prizes, a celebrity dunk tank, food and drink, and so much more. Tell your neighbors, your family, your friends, your coworkers, and everyone else you know. Let's get together and celebrate the people, the places, the history and the happenings that make Council Bluffs unlike anywhere else. www.100blockparties.com

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8/3 E String Band Classic Rock & Country 8/4 The Great Gilly Hopkins (2016)

Music and Movies in the Park for August 2017 8/3/17, 6:30 PM, E String Band, Classic Rock and Country. And, a movie feature on August 4th. Starting after dusk, around 9 PM (see Pic). Enjoy! Monte Wilson, NP Dodge, Realtor Call or Text me if you or someone you know needs to buy or sell Real Estate, 712-435-9347, MoveToTheMetro.com

Register as a sponsor for Council Bluffs' annual Latino Festival scheduled for September 9th, 2017 at Bayliss Park. Deadline is July 28th. Festival reach of 1,000 people with music, food, and fun for all families.

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StoryWalk ® StoryWalk is for families with children 0-5 years old Saturday, July 15, 2017 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM • Bayliss Park StoryWalk combines the pleasures of reading wonderful children’s books aloud with all the joys and benefits of walking together outdoors. As you walk along the path, you discover another page, and then another, and realize you’re reading a story! • Snacks Provided • Free Book & Activity • Railroad Days 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sponsors of this post: Raise Me to Read @RaiseMetoRead Monte Wilson, Realtor, www.MoveToTheMetro.com

Its a good day to stay cool in the park. But, here are some cost-Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Cool in Summer Keeping your home cool without cranking the A/C can be quite the challenge during the hot summer months. This summer, try these tips and tricks to beat the heat and keep your utility costs down. Mind the blinds. As the sun beats down on your windows, it traps heat inside your home, producing what's known as the greenhouse effect. Keep blinds closed during the day to prevent this. Run appliances at night. Large appliances, such as your dryer and dishwasher, emit a lot of heat when in use. To keep things cool at home, try running appliances only at night. Grill more, bake less. Using your oven heats up your house quickly and makes it harder to cool down. When cooking, limit oven usage by opting for the grill instead. Replace your sheets. Being hot at night can wreak havoc on your sleep. Rather than letting the air conditioner run all night, try replacing your sheets with cotton or bamboo, which absorb sweat and are more breathable. Synthetic wet-wicking sheets may also be a good option. Utilize fans. If you have ceiling fans, adjust them to turn counter-clockwise during the summer months. This pushes cool air downward and produces a wind chill effect, causing you to feel naturally cooler without the need to lower the thermostat. For floor or table fans, mimic the effect of the air conditioner by placing a fan in front of a bowl of ice. Swap out incandescent lights. Incandescent bulbs use heat to create light, so they naturally produce more heat in your home and waste a lot of energy. Switch to LEDs (light-emitting diodes) or CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs) for energy-efficient lights that last longer and emit very little heat. Plant a tree. Greenery, such as trees, vines, and tall shrubs, provides natural shade that helps keep your home cool during the day. While it may take a few years to produce a sufficient amount of shade, planting greenery in strategic locations can help you combat the summer heat and save on energy costs for years to come. Get a cool roof. If you're willing to make a small investment, turning your roof into a cool roof can provide a sizable future payoff. Cool roofs are lighter in color, allowing them to reflect the sunlight and absorb less heat than conventional, dark roofs. You can paint your roof, apply a sheet covering, or replace it with reflective shingles or tiles to achieve the benefits of a cool roof.

Movies in the Park. Here is the Schedule for July 2017 (Not all of them are in Bayliss). July 3 – Sunset Movie TBA at Midtown Crossing July 7 – 9pm Sing at Bayliss Park July 7 – Sunset Rogue One at LaVista Public Library July 8 – Dusk The Secret Life of Pets with Flix at the Chef behind Dairy Chef in Elkhorn July 10 – Sunset Captain America: Civil War at Midtown Crossing July 14 – 9pm Finding Dory at Bayliss Park July 14 – 915pm Movie TBA at Camp Fontanelle July 17 – Sunset Movie TBA at Midtown Crossing July 21 – 9pm Doctor Strange at Bayliss Park July 24 – Sunset Casablanca at Midtown Crossing July 28 – 855pm Movie TBA at Camp Fontanelle July 28 – 9pm Jungle Book at Bayliss Park July 28 – 915pm The Lego Batman Movie at SumTur Ampitheater July 31 – Sunset Finding Dory at Midtown Crossing