The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance is gearing up for the upcoming Thursdays in Pella, with the first event beginning this week. Events Coordinator Sarah Treft says each Thursday in June and July, volunteers and local businesses will partner together to host several activities in downtown Pella. The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio is broadcasting from every Thursdays in Pella this summer. Hear more about this year’s Thursdays in Pella events on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.

The themes for each night are as follows:

June 6: Let’s Play!
June 13: Game Night
June 20: Manufactured in Marion County
June 27: Ag in the City
NO THURSDAYS ON JULY 4th – city is hosting several activities
July 11: Up, Up & Away
July 18: Celebrate
July 25: Around the World