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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Water Works Pops - Cinematic Magic: Family Festival & Film Music
DTSTART:20260906T223000Z
DTEND:20260907T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z
UID:10000020-1788715800-1788724800@www.waterworkspark.org
CATEGORIES:family,festival,film,music
DESCRIPTION:Experience cinematic magic! Be transported through time on the
  wings of dragons and through the blizzards of Arendelle. Water Works Park
  will be transformed into a hub for activities for all ages—local vendor
 s\, kids’ activities\, and food trucks. Join us for an afternoon of lege
 ndary film music the whole family will love! \nTo learn more\, click here.
  \nThe Des Moines Symphony’s Water Works Pops concerts are presented by 
 Linda & Tom Koehn and are completely free to attend. Join us on Saturday\,
  too\, for a high-energy celebration of the Eagles with 7 Bridges!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z
LOCATION:Lauridsen Amphitheater\, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA
 \, 50321\, United States
URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/water-works-pops-cinematic-magic-
 family-festival-film-music/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cinematic Magic for the Whole Family
DTSTART:20260906T223000Z
DTEND:20260907T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230240Z
UID:0-9696@star1025.com
CATEGORIES:family,film,food
DESCRIPTION:Experience cinematic magic! Be transported through time on the
  wings of dragons and through the blizzards of Arendelle. Water Works Park
  will be transformed with activities for all ages to enjoy—local vendors
 \, kids’ activities and food trucks. Join us for an afternoon of legenda
 ry film music the whole family will love!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230240Z
LOCATION:Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park\, 2251 George Flagg Pk
 wy\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
URL:https://star1025.com/events/cinematic-magic-for-the-whole-family/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park
X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lego Club
DTSTART:20260908T173000Z
DTEND:20260908T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:afac0bdcb0139e69de4ce27f1c6d352b
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! C
 ome build a masterpiece\; we'll supply the LEGOs.\nGrades K-6th\nRegister 
 at https://www.altoonalibrary.com/event/lego-club-28421\nRegistration for 
 Altoona and rural Polk residents opens 4 weeks before the event\, general 
 registration opens 3 weeks before.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DTSTART:20260909T100000Z
DTEND:20260909T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:750ed96f0d56d3346cda66d24bc0cbd5
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting\, acry
 lic paints\, brushes\, easels\, aprons\, and space for you to spread out. 
 We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This
  is not a guided painting event.\n\nRegistration required\, must be 60+ to
  attend.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Afterschool BINGO
DTSTART:20260909T153000Z
DTEND:20260909T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:f861aa27e08ead5195342b2412f525f4
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Kids can stop by the library to play BINGO and win books or ot
 her cool prizes.\n\nGrades K-6th.\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Open Books: Inside Youth Mental Health Services
DTSTART:20260909T213000Z
DTEND:20260909T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T001639Z
UID:0-9732@star1025.com
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Open Books is a quarterly community conversation series design
 ed to make mental health support more transparent\, understandable\, and h
 uman. Through real stories and candid discussion\, we explore how support 
 actually works—what helps people stay engaged in care\, where systems fa
 ll short\, and how community-based approaches like peer support\, youth se
 rvices\, and creative programming make a meaningful difference. These sess
 ions are open to families\, community advocates & leaders\, and anyone who
  wants a clearer picture of how the mental health support system works in 
 practice. All sessions will be held at Community Support Advocates headqua
 rters\, unless otherwise noted. Dates and topics are as follows:\n\n 	Insi
 de Youth Mental Health Services\n\n 	Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\n\n\n 
 	The Role of Art in Mental Health\n\n 	Thursday\, December 10\, 2026 (@ Ma
 inframe Studios)\n\n\n 	Mental Health and the Justice System\n\n 	Wednesda
 y\, March 3\, 2027\n\n\n\nEvent cost: free\n\nEvent URL: https://teamc
 sa.org/event/open-books-inside-youth-mental-health-services/\n\nEvent Con
 tact: Katelyn Gonzalez\n\nEvent Contact Phone Number: 515-313-5621\n\nE
 vent Contact Email: katelyng@teamcsa.org
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001639Z
LOCATION:Community Support Advocates\, 1516 Valley West Dr.\, West Des Moi
 nes\, iowa\, 50266\, United States
URL:https://star1025.com/events/open-books-inside-youth-mental-health-serv
 ices/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park
X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DTSTART:20260910T100000Z
DTEND:20260910T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:be4188c0d0d914d4f54684b7b79fc726
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, dance\, and play at this interactive story
 time! Join us for a half-hour of books\, rhymes\, and music perfect for yo
 ur little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards.\nN
 o registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pipsqueak Playdate
DTSTART:20260911T100000Z
DTEND:20260911T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:4b31cbd7ab8fbbd7f8a510d3bda60c66
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come
  participate in art\, sensory activities\, and free play at your own pace.
  There will be several stations to explore!\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Art Spectrums
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260812T001741Z
UID:6854-1789304400-1789311600@desmoinesartcenter.org
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens w
 ith autism\, along with their families\, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Cente
 r and make memories with art. In this program\, kids\, ages 5 – 18\, on 
 the autism spectrum and their family members explore and make art together
 . Participants will visit and discuss a work of art in the museum for insp
 iration. Next\, attendees make their own artwork in the studio\, inspired 
 by what they discovered in the Art Center galleries. \nArt Spectrums is a 
 free\, monthly program\, and registration is required. \nREGISTER
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T001741Z
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\
 , United States
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-spectrums/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shimmie Shake
DTSTART:20260914T100000Z
DTEND:20260914T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:9eb1a76b0030a39886609c0f99634cbc
CATEGORIES:dance,family
DESCRIPTION:Come dance\, groove\, and learn at this interactive storytime 
 filled with songs\, dance and fun stories! Caregivers are encouraged to co
 me ready to dance along with their kids.\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fun Size Kitchen at Altoona Public Library
DTSTART:20260914T123000Z
DTEND:20260914T143000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:7e53526fc58a32e5452294826783a54b
CATEGORIES:education,family,food
DESCRIPTION:It's lunch time\, so let's measure\, mix\, and make something 
 amazing together! Preschoolers and their caregivers will prepare a snack b
 ased on a story. We'll also learn important kitchen skills like following 
 directions\, stirring\, mashing\, scooping\, pouring\, and cutting (with s
 upervision).\nThis month we will be making Treasure Bars!\n\nAges 5 and un
 der\n\nRegister at https://www.altoonalibrary.com/event/fun-size-kitchen-2
 1925\n\nRegistration is open to Altoona and rural Polk County residents 4 
 weeks before the event. Registration will be open to the general public 3 
 weeks before the event.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DTSTART:20260916T100000Z
DTEND:20260916T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:750ed96f0d56d3346cda66d24bc0cbd5
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting\, acry
 lic paints\, brushes\, easels\, aprons\, and space for you to spread out. 
 We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This
  is not a guided painting event.\n\nRegistration required\, must be 60+ to
  attend.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Paint Along with Miss Amber
DTSTART:20260916T153000Z
DTEND:20260916T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:bcd85837d120277f190bc74c566ffd7a
CATEGORIES:arts,education,family
DESCRIPTION:Miss Amber will be leading a painting class for kids. We will 
 have the supplies available for you to follow along and create a mini-mast
 erpiece.\n\nRegister at https://www.altoonalibrary.com/.../paint-along-mis
 s-amber...\n\nRegistration is open to Altoona and rural Polk County reside
 nts 4 weeks before the event. Registration will be open to the general pub
 lic 3 weeks before the event.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DTSTART:20260917T100000Z
DTEND:20260917T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:be4188c0d0d914d4f54684b7b79fc726
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, dance\, and play at this interactive story
 time! Join us for a half-hour of books\, rhymes\, and music perfect for yo
 ur little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards.\nN
 o registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DTSTART:20260917T150000Z
DTEND:20260917T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z
UID:18903-1789639200-1789641000@iowalibrary.blog
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10
 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin
 d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the 
 importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille
  skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource
 s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille 
 Babies \nToday’s Programming: Falling Leaves\nConcept Covered: The Color
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree
 t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-53/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
 op-sparkling-suncatchers-mug-cakes-and-literary-delights
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pipsqueak Playdate
DTSTART:20260918T100000Z
DTEND:20260918T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:4b31cbd7ab8fbbd7f8a510d3bda60c66
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come
  participate in art\, sensory activities\, and free play at your own pace.
  There will be several stations to explore!\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Beaverdale Fall Festival Kids & Family Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T181115Z
UID:10002009-1789812000-1789851600@therookroom.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival
DESCRIPTION:Beaverdale Fall Festival’s famous mascot Baxter Beaver got l
 ost while exploring all the fun around Des Moines’ favorite neighborhood
  celebration! Can you help us find him?! \nJoin The Rook Room in the hunt 
 for Baxter in this year’s Kids & Family Scavenger Hunt. It’s free to p
 lay and runs throughout the festival on Saturday\, September 19th. \nIt’
 s fun and easy to play: \n\nPick up your Scavenger Hunt Clue & Answer Shee
 t at the Beaverdale Fall Festival information tent near the main stage to 
 get started.\nFollow the clues in any order to search for Baxter. He’ll 
 be hanging out around the festival in notable areas and local businesses.\
 nWhen you find him\, he’ll have a special secret word for you.\nWhen you
  find all of the secret words\, fill out your Answer Sheet and return it t
 o the info tent to get an exclusive Baxter Scavenger Hunt sticker!\n\nBaxt
 er will not be hiding in areas that are off-limits or otherwise inaccessib
 le. Please be respectful of the area and people around you during your sea
 rch. \nBaxter may be hiding in a Beaverdale business within the festival g
 rounds. If the business is open\, he may be hiding inside – so take a wa
 lk in and look around. If the business is closed\, he will be visible from
  outside of the business. \nThe scavenger hunt is designed for kids and fa
 milies and should be easy and fun for all ages. \nIf you get stuck or need
  additional information\, please visit the Beaverdale Fall Festival Inform
 ation Tent and ask a volunteer for help.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181115Z
LOCATION:Beaverdale Fall Festival\, 2805 Beaver Avenue\, Des Moines\, 5031
 0\, United States
URL:https://therookroom.com/event/beaverdale-fall-festival-kids-family-sca
 venger-hunt-091926/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob
 er-wednesday-game-night-100224
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shimmie Shake
DTSTART:20260921T100000Z
DTEND:20260921T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:9eb1a76b0030a39886609c0f99634cbc
CATEGORIES:dance,family
DESCRIPTION:Come dance\, groove\, and learn at this interactive storytime 
 filled with songs\, dance and fun stories! Caregivers are encouraged to co
 me ready to dance along with their kids.\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DTSTART:20260923T100000Z
DTEND:20260923T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:750ed96f0d56d3346cda66d24bc0cbd5
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting\, acry
 lic paints\, brushes\, easels\, aprons\, and space for you to spread out. 
 We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This
  is not a guided painting event.\n\nRegistration required\, must be 60+ to
  attend.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DTSTART:20260924T100000Z
DTEND:20260924T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:be4188c0d0d914d4f54684b7b79fc726
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, dance\, and play at this interactive story
 time! Join us for a half-hour of books\, rhymes\, and music perfect for yo
 ur little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards.\nN
 o registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DTSTART:20260924T150000Z
DTEND:20260924T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z
UID:18906-1790244000-1790245800@iowalibrary.blog
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10
 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin
 d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the 
 importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille
  skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource
 s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille 
 Babies \nToday’s Programming: Apple Harvest\nConcept Covered: Sorting by
  Size
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree
 t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-54/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
 op-sparkling-suncatchers-mug-cakes-and-literary-delights
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pipsqueak Playdate
DTSTART:20260925T100000Z
DTEND:20260925T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:4b31cbd7ab8fbbd7f8a510d3bda60c66
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come
  participate in art\, sensory activities\, and free play at your own pace.
  There will be several stations to explore!\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shimmie Shake
DTSTART:20260928T100000Z
DTEND:20260928T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:9eb1a76b0030a39886609c0f99634cbc
CATEGORIES:dance,family
DESCRIPTION:Come dance\, groove\, and learn at this interactive storytime 
 filled with songs\, dance and fun stories! Caregivers are encouraged to co
 me ready to dance along with their kids.\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DTSTART:20260930T100000Z
DTEND:20260930T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:750ed96f0d56d3346cda66d24bc0cbd5
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting\, acry
 lic paints\, brushes\, easels\, aprons\, and space for you to spread out. 
 We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This
  is not a guided painting event.\n\nRegistration required\, must be 60+ to
  attend.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DTSTART:20261001T150000Z
DTEND:20261001T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260817T182537Z
UID:19209-1790848800-1790850600@iowalibrary.blog
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10
 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin
 d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the 
 importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille
  skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource
 s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille 
 Babies \nToday’s Programming: Friendly Farm\nConcept Covered: Soft Textu
 res (Feathers & Wool)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T182537Z
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree
 t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-55/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
 op-sparkling-suncatchers-mug-cakes-and-literary-delights
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Family Weekend
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260904T001649Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53879689595135
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:This is a date from Drake University's official Academic Calen
 dar\, which is updated and maintained by the Office of the Registrar.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001649Z
LOCATION:Drake University
URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/family_weekend
X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Family Weekend
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260904T001649Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53879689731336
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:This is a date from Drake University's official Academic Calen
 dar\, which is updated and maintained by the Office of the Registrar.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001649Z
LOCATION:Drake University
URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/family_weekend
X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Family Weekend
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260904T001649Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53879689791753
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:This is a date from Drake University's official Academic Calen
 dar\, which is updated and maintained by the Office of the Registrar.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001649Z
LOCATION:Drake University
URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/family_weekend
X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DTSTART:20261008T150000Z
DTEND:20261008T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260818T002504Z
UID:19231-1791453600-1791455400@iowalibrary.blog
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10
 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin
 d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the 
 importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille
  skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource
 s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille 
 Babies \nToday’s Programming: Changing Weather\nConcept Covered: Hot vs.
  Cold
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002504Z
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree
 t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-56/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
 op-sparkling-suncatchers-mug-cakes-and-literary-delights
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Monster Mash
DTSTART:20261010T160000Z
DTEND:20261010T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260825T002022Z
UID:14784-1791630000-1791640800@desmoinesartcenter.org
CATEGORIES:arts,family,holiday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s October Social Saturday eve
 nt: Monster Mash! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios\, Fright Night wi
 th Final Act Ensemble\, a scavenger hunt\, a guided tour\, spooky storytim
 e\, treats in the Art Center Café\, and so much more. \nWe invite you to 
 dress for the season and come in costume!\nPlease dress appropriately for 
 a family friendly event. Consider safety and security when choosing your o
 utfit. Avoid tails\, wings\, costume props or inflatable elements that cou
 ld accidentally damage artwork as you walk through the galleries. Costume 
 masks and replica weapons are not allowed. Our security team has the right
  to refuse any costume entering the museum. \nSchedule of Events:\n11:15 
 – 11:30 am | Spooky Storytime (all ages)\nLevitt Auditorium\n1 pm | Guid
 ed Tour (all ages)\nMeet in the Macomber Lobby\n1:30 pm | Fright Night wit
 h Final Act Ensemble\nThe Des Moines Community Playhouse’s Final Act Ens
 emble brings ghosts\, witches\, murder\, and mystery to life in a Hallowee
 n performance inspired by the golden age of radio. *Please note: This prog
 ram may not be suitable for younger children.\nLevitt Auditorium  \nDrop-i
 n Activities (11 am – 2 pm):\nMuseum Galleries \n\nFind the Social Satur
 day interactive Art Cart in the galleries.\nComplete a scavenger hunt in t
 he galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize.
 \n\n\nMacomber Lobby \n\nEnjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station.\n\
 n\nArt School Studios \n\nExplore creativity and your inner artist! Free d
 rawing available in the studio space\, as well as a unique Social Saturday
 : Monster Mash activity with jack-o’-lanterns.\n\n\nArt Center Café\n \
 n\nStop by for a sit-down lunch\, a delicious pastry\, and a full coffee a
 nd tea menu. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the café. Pac
 kage up a picnic to-go and enjoy your meal on the grounds of the Art Cente
 r or in Greenwood Park.\n\nMuseum Shop \n\nBrowse the Museum Shop to find 
 gifts and souvenirs. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the Mu
 seum Shop.\n\nSee our special exhibitions! \n\n“Elle Pérez: La Despedid
 a” (A. H. Blank Gallery)\n“Artists on Fire” (Pamela Bass-Bookey and 
 Harry Bookey Gallery)\n“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense” (John Brady P
 rint Gallery)\n\nSocial Saturdays occur at the Des Moines Art Center on th
 e second Saturday of the month. This event is free to attend\, and no regi
 stration is required. Social Saturdays will be documented with photograph
 y. \nFor programs in Levitt Auditorium:\nWe strive to provide live caption
 ing for all events offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shorta
 ges throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only availa
 ble upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emai
 ling jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nGenerous support provided by 
 Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nSupport is provide
 d by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which
  exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002022Z
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\
 , United States
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/social-saturday-monster-mash/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DTSTART:20261015T150000Z
DTEND:20261015T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260818T002504Z
UID:19234-1792058400-1792060200@iowalibrary.blog
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10
 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin
 d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the 
 importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille
  skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource
 s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille 
 Babies \nToday’s Programming: Perfect Pumpkins\nConcept Covered: The Sha
 pe of a Circle
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002504Z
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree
 t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-57/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
 op-sparkling-suncatchers-mug-cakes-and-literary-delights
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DTSTART:20261022T150000Z
DTEND:20261022T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T182538Z
UID:19238-1792663200-1792665000@iowalibrary.blog
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10
 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin
 d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the 
 importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille
  skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource
 s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille 
 Babies \nToday’s Programming: Silly Shadows\nConcept Covered: Spatial Aw
 areness
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T182538Z
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree
 t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-58/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
 op-sparkling-suncatchers-mug-cakes-and-literary-delights
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Last Day of Preschool
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270603
DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z
UID:evt-221949@roosevelt.dmschools.org
CATEGORIES:family
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z
X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Last Day of School for K-12 Students\, Early Dismissal
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270604
DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z
UID:evt-221950@roosevelt.dmschools.org
CATEGORIES:family
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z
X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR