January Events

December Make & Take Event

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FUSE - November Movie Night

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Night to Shine Registration now open

Click here to register or volunteer: http://www.ridgelife.org/night-to-shine

Pictures from Friday Night's Dance

What a great time Friday night!

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October FUSE Event

FUSE Fall Dance
Friday, October 16^th

6:30 – 8:30 PM

­ Admission is $3 per person (including staff - receipts can be provided)

­ Water & light snacks will be provided

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Prairie Ridge Church, 825 NW 36^th Street, Ankeny

Questions? Contact us at: info@ridgelife.org or call 965-1737 ext. 10

 

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Friends     Unity     Service     Education

http://www.ridgelife.org/fuse

 

  Our Vision:  To build and foster relationships for people with disabilities age 14 and older, in a safe and positive environment.  

August 25 - FUSE Fest

FUSE Fest

August 25

6:30 – 8:30

Games, face painting, balloon artist

Kona ice truck (one included with price of admission!)Water & light snacks will be provided

Fun for all!

Weather permitting will be outside, otherwise will be inside

$3 person ( (including staff - receipts can be provided)

RSVP by Monday, August 24 

Prairie Ridge Church, 825 NW 36th Street, Ankeny

Weather permitting, we will be outside.  Otherwise, we will be inside the church.

Questions? Contact us at: info@ridgelife.org or call 965-1737 ext. 10

Click here to  see the volunteer and donation needs for the August 25th FUSE event at The Ridge.

August 25th FUSE event

Next FUSE date - August 25th

Click here to  see the volunteer and donation needs for the August 25th FUSE event at The Ridge: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C044EABAE2DA2F85-fuse1 

We are also excited to announce that we are a confirmed Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine site for 2016. Watch for registration and volunteer opportunities opening later this fall. 

FUSE Fit Walk Club

We’re having fun this summer and keeping active! 

We’ll meet to walk as well as do other fun & wacky things.

FUSE Fit Walk Club Dates (flyer):

             Sunday, June 14, 2015, 6:30 PM

    Kickoff will be a Celebration Walk for Sydney Peterson

FUSE participants will lead the way as we walk up to one mile at Prairie Ridge Church with a balloon release, music & snack afterward.  Please wear purple, Sydney’s favorite color.

Monday, June 29th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Monday, July 13^th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Monday, July 27^th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Monday, August 10^th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

 

No admission fee

Bring your water bottle

Wear comfortable clothes & shoes

We’ll meet inside first, then go outside as weather permits

  

FUSE FIT t-shirts will be available for $7 prior to walks (lavender, orange, yellow)

  

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Prairie Ridge Church - 825 NW 36^th Street, Ankeny

Questions? email info@ridgelife.org or call 965-1737 ext. 10

The purpose of FUSE is to build and foster relationships for people with disabilities 14 and older, in a safe and positive environment. We do this by offering events and activities that encourage friendship, unity, service and education.

Private Movie Viewing of "Where Hope Grows"

·         Join us to watch a private viewing of the movie "Where Hope Grows”

·         Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Jordan Creek Cinema

·         Due to limited seating it would be preferred to allow the seats for participants; staff can pick them up after the movie. 

Sponsored by Train To Inspire and FUSE.  This is free to participants that sign up, however, donations will be accepted.  Participants will get popcorn and a drink.

Click here to sign up to attend.

**Be sure to include your phone as we will be calling the week of the movie to confirm attendance. 

  Those not able to attend will be taken off the list to allow others to sign up

  If spots are filled before you sign up, please email Lesa at lniday63@gmail.com to be added to the wait list

FUSE - May Day Dance

 * Cost is $3 per person (including staff; receipts can be provided)

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Highlights from Tuesday's Events

Check out the Fans of FUSE facebook page for highlights of Tuesday's Game & Karaoke Night.

April FUSE Event

It’s FUSE Game & Karaoke night!

Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

  6:30 – 7:00  Minute to Win It Games

7:00 – 8:30  Karaoke  (feel free to bring CD’s for karaoke & mark with your name)

Admission is $3 per person

Light refreshments will be served

RSVP by Monday, April 13:  965-1737ext. 10

 

Prairie Ridge Church, 825 NW 36^th Street, Ankeny

Questions?  info@ridgelife.org or 965-1737 x10

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March Movie Night - March 10 @ 6:30

It’s time for another FUSE Movie night!

                                          

          Tuesday, March 10        Movie starts at 6:30 p.m.

Admission: 3 non-perishable food items, per person

Let’s see how much we can collect for the Food Pantry!

Light refreshments will be served

Prairie Ridge Church, 825 NW 36^th Street, Ankeny

Questions?  info@ridgelife.org or 965-1737 x10

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Night to Shine Highlights

What a fabulous night! Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Prairie Ridge Church for hosting Night to Shine.

This event would not have been possible without Lesa Niday, Wendy Peterson, and Julie Wildebour - you ladies are amazing!

Click below for highlight of Night to Shine and don't forget to join us for our next FUSE Event March 10th - Movie Night (details below).

Photos

Highlight Video

WHO TV Story

Des Moines Register Story

Join us for our next FUSE event

It’s time for another FUSE Movie night

Tuesday, March 10 Movie starts at 6:30 p.m.

Admission: 3 non-perishable food items, per person

Let’s see how much we can collect for the Food Pantry!

Light refreshments will be served

Prairie Ridge Church, 825 NW 36th Street, Ankeny
Questions? info@ridgelife.org or 965-1737 x10

Night to Shine - Donations Needed

Thank you for supporting the Night to Shine Prom! 

 

 

 

 

We have 200 guests with special needs signed up to attend this event, and over 300 volunteers. 

 

 With the huge growth in numbers we are asking for donations on food items to help feed the guests a snack during the primping time prior to the prom, and also serve a light meal to the volunteers and the parents/care givers of the guest that will be at the event as well.  We will have catered food items for the guests and their buddies during the actual prom.

 

You may sign up for as many items as you would like to bring below.  All items may be dropped off at Prairie Ridge Church (825 NW 36th St, Ankeny) on Friday, February 13 between 12 - 4 pm.

 

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Night to Shine Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation

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Prairie Ridge Church was selected by the Tim Tebow Foundation as one of 50 host sites for the upcoming nationwide Night to Shine prom for people with special needs. This event will happen in 50 different cities across the country simultaneously on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 6-9 p.m.

With a red carpet entrance and friendly paparazzi welcome, guests will be greeted by their very own buddy who will serve as their host for the evening. Guests will receive VIP treatment including flowers, hair and makeup, professional photography, food, dancing, games and more! The guests will also participate in a crowning ceremony where they will each receive a crown or tiara. In addition to being crowned a prom king or queen, each guest will get to take home Night to Shine prom favors.


Prairie Ridge Church will be assembling a team of volunteers to assist in hosting these special guests. If you would like to be a part of Night to Shine prom, please see the links below or contact info@ridgelife.org for information about how to get involved, to volunteer, refer a guest, or to donate.

To Register to Attend

To Volunteer

To View Needed Donations