Friday, Aug. 24, the Campustown Action Association (CAA) will be hosting an event to welcome students to Ames. First Friday in Campustown gives students the chance to visit local businesses and see all that Ames has to offer.

According to Karin Chitty, the CAA Director, tomorrow’s event “aims to welcome new and returning students to Campustown and the Ames community.”

“Several community organizations will be on hand,” Chitty said. “The overall goal of this even is to make students aware of the many resources and opportunities available to them as members of the Ames Community.”

The first part of the event, attendees are given “passports” which they can get stamped at participating businesses. Passports are picked up at Campustown Court, located at the corner of Welch and Chamberlain. Each business will be offering different discounts, coupons and giveaways when attendees stop.

The CAA hopes this event will help create a “welcoming environment” for students and new residents. They will host numerous events throughout the year as well to showcase all that Ames has to offer its community.

For more information on First Friday in Campustown contact Karin Chitty at [email protected] or call 515-292-4528.