JCI Ames (Ames Jaycees)

Ames on the Half Shell: Cover That
2026-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Durham Band Shell Park, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Join us for Ames on the Half Shell (presented by Ames Jaycees) with Cover That! 5-8 p.m. at Durham Bandshell Park.
Admission: $5 (cash preferred, processing fees apply for credit card payment)
Discounted season passes are available at https://amesonthehalfshell.com/tickets
Beverages from our beer tent include six different beers, hard seltzer, hard cider, water, and pop.$6/one alcoholic drink, $15/three alcoholic drinks, and $1/pop or water
All proceeds from Ames on the Half Shell directly support the Ames Jaycees and their mission to enhance the Ames community through various service projects.
Is your local business interested in sponsoring our local, community-focused fundraising event? Learn more and get in touch at https://amesjaycees.com/halfshell/sponsor/

Ames on the Half Shell: RECOIL
2026-06-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Durham Band Shell Park, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Join us for Ames on the Half Shell (presented by Ames Jaycees) with Recoil! 5-8 p.m. at Durham Bandshell Park.
Admission: $5 (cash preferred, processing fees apply for credit card payment)
Discounted season passes are available at https://amesonthehalfshell.com/tickets
Beverages from our beer tent include six different beers, hard seltzer, hard cider, water, and pop.$6/one alcoholic drink, $15/three alcoholic drinks, and $1/pop or water
All proceeds from Ames on the Half Shell directly support the Ames Jaycees and their mission to enhance the Ames community through various service projects.
Is your local business interested in sponsoring our local, community-focused fundraising event? Learn more and get in touch at https://amesjaycees.com/halfshell/sponsor/

Ames on the Half Shell: Bittersweet Nation
2026-06-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Durham Band Shell Park, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Join us for Ames on the Half Shell (presented by Ames Jaycees) with Bittersweet Nation! 5-8 p.m. at Durham Bandshell Park.
Admission: $5 (cash preferred, processing fees apply for credit card payment)
Discounted season passes are available at https://amesonthehalfshell.com/tickets
Beverages from our beer tent include six different beers, hard seltzer, hard cider, water, and pop.$6/one alcoholic drink, $15/three alcoholic drinks, and $1/pop or water
All proceeds from Ames on the Half Shell directly support the Ames Jaycees and their mission to enhance the Ames community through various service projects.
Is your local business interested in sponsoring our local, community-focused fundraising event? Learn more and get in touch at https://amesjaycees.com/halfshell/sponsor/

Ames on the Half Shell: Midnight Radio
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Durham Band Shell Park, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Join us for Ames on the Half Shell (presented by Ames Jaycees) with Midnight Radio! 5-8 p.m. at Durham Bandshell Park.
Admission: $5 (cash preferred, processing fees apply for credit card payment)
Discounted season passes are available at https://amesonthehalfshell.com/tickets
Beverages from our beer tent include six different beers, hard seltzer, hard cider, water, and pop.$6/one alcoholic drink, $15/three alcoholic drinks, and $1/pop or water
All proceeds from Ames on the Half Shell directly support the Ames Jaycees and their mission to enhance the Ames community through various service projects.
Is your local business interested in sponsoring our local, community-focused fundraising event? Learn more and get in touch at https://amesjaycees.com/halfshell/sponsor/

Ames on the Half Shell: Burnin’ Sensations
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Durham Band Shell Park, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Join us for Ames on the Half Shell (presented by Ames Jaycees) with Burnin’ Sensations! 5-8 p.m. at Durham Bandshell Park.
Admission: $5 (cash preferred, processing fees apply for credit card payment)
Discounted season passes are available at https://amesonthehalfshell.com/tickets
Beverages from our beer tent include six different beers, hard seltzer, hard cider, water, and pop.$6/one alcoholic drink, $15/three alcoholic drinks, and $1/pop or water
All proceeds from Ames on the Half Shell directly support the Ames Jaycees and their mission to enhance the Ames community through various service projects.
Is your local business interested in sponsoring our local, community-focused fundraising event? Learn more and get in touch at https://amesjaycees.com/halfshell/sponsor/

Door Hanging & Ames on the Half Shell Kick-Off Party!
2026-05-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Perfect Games, 1320 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, United States
Get excited for Ames on the Half Shell! At 5:30, we will meet at the Bandshell to hang door hangers on the neighborhood. Once that is complete, then we will head to Perfect Games! We will celebrate the season by bowling and eating pizza – you will get your t-shirt and we will go over basic information for our first Half Shell event on May 29. We cannot wait to see you there!!

May Membership Meeting
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

515 Days
2026-05-15 15:00 - 20:00 | Ames Main Street
Come table with the Ames Jaycees at 515 Days! The Jaycees are a sponsor at this year’s event, which is very exciting! Set-up begins at 3:15 PM and event will run from 4 – 8 PM. We will be located on 5th Street, Space 5. Come promote our awesome organization and recruit for new members! We will also be sharing Ames on the Half Shell information!

As If! 90s & 2000s Trivia Night with the Ames Jaycees
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Prairie Moon Winery, 3801 W 190th St, Ames, IA, 50014, United States
Join the Ames Jaycees for a fun trivia night! Also learn how to join the Jaycees and learn more about the organization!

Ames on the Half Shell Meeting & Dinner
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Monterrey Mexican Grill, 823 Wheeler St, Ames, IA, 50010
Ames on the Half Shell Committee Meeting + Supper Club! We will eat at Monterrey Mexican Grill at 6 PM and give updates about Half Shell!
Members pay for their own meals.

Attend the ISU Football Spring Showcase
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Jack Trice Stadium, 1732 Jack Trice Wy, Ames, IA, 50011, United States
Cheer on the Iowa State Cyclones for their Spring Showcase! Come see the players and Coach Rogers in action! We will meet in front of Jack Trice Stadium at 10:00 AM! This is a free event!

Social: Board and Brush Class
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Board and Brush, 405 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
Join the Ames Jaycees for a craft night at Board & Brush Creative Studio! RSVP is required prior to attending – you must select your project.
Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30 PM. Snacks are allowed in – but drinks must be purchased at the shop.

April Membership Meeting
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Cross Stitch Class with Prairie Rose Needle Works
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Prairie Rose Needle Works, 500 Main St, Ste 103, Ames, IA, 50010
Want to learn a new skill? Come to a private class at Prairie Rose Needle Works with the Ames Jaycees!
Chapter will purchase class for participants. Please RSVP in Facebook group.

March Membership Meeting
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Ames on the Half Shell Committee Meeting
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Planning for the 2026 Half Shell season has begun! We will discuss the upcoming season and distribute tasks including Food Trucks, Beverages, Volunteers, and more! Please join us!
We will meet in the PEO Room on March 12 at 6:30 PM

Teacher Appreciation Kits with the United Way
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 | United Way, 315 Clark Ave, Ames, IA, 50011, United States
The Ames Jaycees have funded Teacher Appreciation Kits with the United Way, and now we can assemble the kits!

Volunteer Opportunity: Pancake Days (Hosted by Ames Kiwanis Club)
2026-03-06 06:30 - 11:00 | IA
Support the Ames Kiwanis Club by volunteering at Pancake Days! Kiwanis is looking for volunteers on Saturday, March 6. Please sign-up with the Sign-Up Genius HERE.

February Membership Meeting
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Join the Ames Jaycees for our February Membership Meeting! This will be a special meeting since we will have a professional development opportunity with Piece and Freedom, a woman & Ukrainian owned bakery in Ames! We are excited to have a conversation with them and learn more about their company!
6:30 PM on February 19 at Somerset Clubhouse

Social: Attend Iowa State Women's Basketball Game
2026-02-15 12:30 - 15:00 | Hilton Coliseum, 1705 Center Dr., Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Let’s cheer on the Iowa State Women’s Basketball team while they take on Kansas State! Game is at 1 PM on Sunday, February 15. Please meet by the ticket office at 12:45 PM so the chapter can pay for tickets.

Social: Attend Brains and Brews Trivia
2026-01-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Alluvial Brewing, 3715 W 190th St, Ames, IA, 50014, United States
Do you know a lot of random things? Let’s put it to the test! Join the Ames Jaycees while we attend Brains and Brews Trivia at Alluvial Brewing on Wednesday, January 28 at 7 PM. We plan to get a table around 6:30 PM. It’s free to play!

Volunteer: Table at the Community
2026-01-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Volunteer with the Ames Jaycees and table at the Community Volunteer Fair, sponsored by Discover Ames. This is a perfect opportunity to come meet the Jaycees and promote the organization. This event will take place on Saturday, January 24 from 1:30 – 3 PM at the Ames Public Library!
Not a member? Come meet us!

January Membership Meeting
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Start the year of 2026 off right – join us for our January Membership Meeting!
Dinner will be served at 6 PM, with meeting beginning at 6:30 PM. We will be swearing in our new board members and creating goals for 2026!
All are welcome to join!

Holiday Party 2025
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Happy Holidays! Join the Ames Jaycees for a holiday party on Thursday, December 18 at 6:30 PM in the Somerset Clubhouse. We will be doing a gift exchange – please bring an item that is new or gently used ($10 or more) to exchange with the group.
Bring a side to share for food and we will enjoy a dinner together.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Hy-Vee, 640 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Make a difference in the community and ring the Salvation Army Bell! Dress festive and warm, we hope to raise a lot of money in our kettle!

Holiday Food Baskets
2025-12-13 08:00 - 10:30 | MICA, 230 SE 16th St., Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Help support the longest running Ames Jaycees event! Holiday Food Baskets will take place on Saturday, December 13th. Please arrive to MICA at 8 AM to assemble food baskets and then we will hand them out to members of the community starting at 9 AM.

2026 Board Elections
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Open Flame, 225 Main St, Gilbert, IA, 50105, United States
Come enjoy a good meal with the Ames Jaycees and elect the 2026 board! The chapter will purchase dinner and appetizers, individuals will be responsible for alcoholic drinks. Please RSVP so we can get an accurate head count.

October 2025 Membership Meeting
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
The Ames Jaycees Membership Meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month at 6 PM at the Somerset Clubhouse. Dinner will be provided at 6 PM and formal meeting beginning at 6:30 PM.

Social: Iowa Cubs Baseball Game
2025-09-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States
Enjoy a fun night of baseball with the Jaycees! RSVP with Travis by August 31st.

September 2025 Membership Meeting
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
