PELLA — Central College invites the public to a free mini-block party with the Iowa Wild Hockey 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, for the inaugural Big Red Rally on the Central campus.

Iowa Wild will bring its Wild on Wheels tour to Pella, presented by Kwik Star. Iowa Wild mascot Crash and the organization will bring in street hockey, games and giveaways. Central will offer mini-golf around the pond, corn hole, inflatables, a petting zoo, balloon artist, dance lessons, and more. Food trucks will be on campus for meal purchases from Prime Country BBQ, Pho’t, Kaaswagen, Over the Top, Zimms Kettle Corn and Central Catering.

Central plans to give away prizes. Game winners will turn in tickets for raffle prizes like tickets to a Wild game, a Wild jersey, a Spirit Shoppe gift card and more.

“We were thrilled when the Iowa Wild approached us about bringing their tour to Pella. It fits perfectly with the beginning of the semester and our Welcome Week activities on campus,” says Karmen Ten Napel, vice president for student development and dean of students. “We welcome all to join in the family-friendly fun and games on campus.”

Community members may park in Central’s guest lot on University Street, south of 812 University St. Any weather-related announcement will be made by noon, Thursday, Aug. 22.