At the May meeting, the Teddy Bear Tea Party was one of the many events announced being sponsored by the Women’s Club. The event, which will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on June 6 will be for children from ages 3 to 7 years of age who are accompanied by an adult. The cost is $15 per adult/child pairing, and $5 for each additional child.

This will introduce the young children to the atmosphere of a formal event, with both adults and children asked to dress up and to bring their favorite Teddy bear or stuffed animal.

“There will be a scavenger hunt, and a book reading of ‘Where’s My Teddy'” by Jez Alborough read during the afternoon,” said Women’s Club President Valerie Rickert. “We are including the boys who would want to attend.”

A fun lesson on manners and etiquette will be part of the afternoon, which will include refreshments and door prizes. Funds raised from this program will be used for scholarships that are given each year to high school seniors.

“The Women’s Club gives out two $300 scholarships each year,” Rickert said. Recipients will be invited to the June meeting of the Women’s club.

Membership in the Women’s Club is still only $25 for any woman who lives in Hamilton County. The house can be rented for meetings and special events for $60 a day, with a $50 damage deposit.

Bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and other special events are popular as the home makes it feel special. Reservations can be managed through Donna Foster at 515-835-9111.

The Women’s Club has been responsible for the furnishings and maintenance of the building which housed the original Kendall Young Library, before the existing library was built.

“We’ve been meeting at the Jane Young House since 1923, said Rickert. “It’s a group of women who come together and have educational programs and enjoy the history of the home and community.”

“The Jane Young House is a hidden gem,” said Rickert. “It’s a wonderful place and new members are always welcome.”

The Jane Young House is not only historic, but it also maintains a rotating museum collection of artifacts and attire from the past. The museum is open for tours on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23 will be the next opening of the museum at the Jane Young House. Special arrangements can be made for tours on other days by contacting Loween Getter at 515-297-0846 or JoAnn Robb at 515-310-0397.

Recent repairs have been done on the ramp, which makes the facility handicapped accessible, and the front porch.

The next project will be additional painting on the porch. All the repairs and work have been done through the Jane Young House Foundation, which is chaired by Dean Bowden. Donations are always welcome to help maintain the facility.