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X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover the Wild - Blank Park Zoo DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTSTAMP:20260730T230240Z UID:0-9704@star1025.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Blank Park Zoo invites you to Discover the Wild! Meet amazing animals\, explore hands-on learning activities\, and uncover the connections between wildlife and conservation.\n\nJoin us each month f rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore Blank Park Zoo’s conservation prioritie s during our Discover the Wild Days. Discover\, Connect\, and Take Action by learning about the animals in our care\, the conservation organizations we support\, how we care for each species\, and how AZA-accredited zoos w ork together for the survival of wildlife.\n\nEvery month features a diffe rent animal and includes an at-home activity and downloadable education gu ide so you can keep exploring long after your visit.\n\nIncluded with zoo admission. Get your tickets HERE!\n\nJune - Reticulated Giraffe\n\nDiscov er the Wild Day: June 21\, 2026\n\nJuly - Wild Iowa\n\nDiscover the Wil d Day: July 18\, 2026\n\nAugust – Lemurs\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:  August 23\, 2026\n\nSeptember - Red Panda\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: Sept ember 19\, 2026\n\nOctober - Cinereous Vultures\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:  October 15-18\, 22-25\n\nNovember - Turtles\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:  November 12\, 2026\n\nDecember - Cotton-top Tamarins\n\nDiscover the Wild  Day: December 13\, 2026\n\nFull event details HERE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230240Z URL:https://star1025.com/events/discover-the-wild-blank-park-zoo/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley Junction Farmers Market DTSTART:20260827T210000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062527Z UID:1093949-1787846400-1790280000@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Every Thursday | May – September\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Val ley Junction Farmers Market\nPresented by \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00pm-8:00pm100-300 Blocks of 5th Street \nThe Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 80 weekly vendors selling fresh produce\, baked go ods\, plants and flowers\, arts and crafts\, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 100 – 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday\, May – September. \nFind each week’s vendo rs on our interactive VENDOR MAP \nFULL FARMERS MARKET DETAILS CAN BE FOUN D HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDOR OF THE WEEK\n \n \n \n \n \n Christy’s Tropical Sno (#201) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tropical Sno Hawaiian Sh aved Ice. The brand Tropical Sno says it all. Premium Sno–our block shav er shaves the ice so fine it literally absorbs our flavors. Epic Flavors –One taste will convince you that no one does it better than Tropical Sn o. Lots of Love–Every Tropical Sno is individually handcrafted for you\, the way you want it. Add cream for a more Hawaiian taste. Our delicious f lavors make our shaved ice superior! \n**Come by\, get a Sno Cone\, and ta ke a photo on our BEACH. \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Rev it Up Car Show Pres ented by Nan’s Nummies | 5th & Elm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PERFORMING ARTISTS \n\nWyatt Goodrich | 214 5th\nThe Juan & Only | 227 5th\nTwizted Things Balloons | by the arc h\nWest Homestead’s Healing Heard | Lil’ Sprouts Kid Zone\n\nNON-PROF IT & EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHTS \n\nWest Des Moines Public Library\nIowa Donor Network\nWarriors From Ashes Rising INC\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Music in the Junction\n5:00-8:30 in the Railroad Park Beverage Garden \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION DETAILS CAN BE FO UND HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n  Getting Here\nHere is the ma p link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving rout es and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Polic e officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or pr ivate driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or within 10 feet of an intersection of any stree t or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or tr affic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding pa rking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking congestio n\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available \, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDORS: Read our F armers Market Vendor Handbook and then apply to be a vendor. Applications were due 2/28. All applications received after this date will be put on a waitlist. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062527Z LOCATION:100-300 Block of 5th St\, 5th St. & Railroad Park\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music in the Junction w/ Randy Burk & the Prisoners DTSTART:20260827T220000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062527Z UID:1096489-1787850000-1790281800@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Week: Randy Burk & the Prisoners \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIn the rich tradition of artists like Steve Earle\, Johnny Cash\, and Dave Alvin\, artist Randy Burk creates mu sic that is at once exciting and familiar\, honest and soulful\, fearless and introspective. Burk has an unparalleled blue-collar work ethic that he ’s easily applied to the cutthroat world of music with a midwestern sens ibility that for the last 23 years has enabled him to play more than 200 s hows a year across the Midwest\, West Coast\, and Europe with the Prisoner s.  \nBurk’s affinity for songs about love\, life\, pain\, and good ol ’ hard work can be traced to his small-town Iowa roots. Born and raised in Atlantic\, Iowa\, Burk spent much of his youth singing in the church an d listening to his father’s collection of Elvis Presley 8 tracks. These roots he never abandoned even while sharing the stage with artists from Bi g Smith to Jason Aldean. Roots that ground honesty to his songwriting and humility across the thousands of miles and thousands of shows.  \n“My b oots have known mostly rocky roads\, but that makes the songs come easy so metimes\,” Burk says. In 2012 Randy Burk and the Prisoners won the Artis tSignal.com 90-day competition for $25\,000\, which helped them release th eir 3rd album “Money\, Heart & Soul.” Burk and the Prisoners are slate d to release their highly anticipated 5th album this winter. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This week’s b everage tent sponsors making sure you don’t go thirsty:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the hear t of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow veh icles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or with in 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on event d ays. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option \, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drops of f near Fifth and Vine streets: \n \n \n \n \n \n Rent th e Music in the Junction VIP Tent\nDo you have a celebration\, organization milestone\, or any other reason to party? (who needs a reason?) Rent the VIP tent for any Music in the Junction date. Rent the tent before the band s are booked for next year\, and you can have input on who should perform on your date. More information is here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Be a Beverage Tent Sponsor\nWe need help slinging drinks at Music in the Junction\, and your company or organization can be that help. Get marketi ng and exposure to the Valley Junction community while providing the peopl e who make this concert series continue on each year. Email Bobbie Bishop at office@valleyjunction.com for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062527Z LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, I A\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junctio n/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley Junction Farmers Market DTSTART:20260903T210000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062623Z UID:1093949-1788451200-1790280000@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Every Thursday | May – September\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Val ley Junction Farmers Market\nPresented by \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00pm-8:00pm100-300 Blocks of 5th Street \nThe Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 80 weekly vendors selling fresh produce\, baked go ods\, plants and flowers\, arts and crafts\, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 100 – 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday\, May – September. \nFind each week’s vendo rs on our interactive VENDOR MAP \nFULL FARMERS MARKET DETAILS CAN BE FOUN D HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDOR OF THE WEEK\n \n \n \n \n \n Oat So Good (#201) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oat So Good Bake Co. is a 100% gluten- free\, dairy-free sourdough microbakery specializing in freshly milled who le-grain baked goods. Every product is crafted using traditional sourdough fermentation and milled-to-order grains to preserve nutrition\, flavor\, and integrity. Rooted in professional baking technique and a passion for n ourishing families\, Oat So Good offers thoughtfully made staples designed to support gut health and active lifestyles. \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n In nerVisions HealthCarePERFORMING ARTISTS \n\nJoseph Sorensen\nTwizted Thing s Balloons | by the arch\nCirque Wonderland | by the arch\n\nNON-PROFIT & EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHTS \n\nInnerVisions HealthCare\nWest Des Moines Lacros se Club\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Music in the Junction\n5:00-8: 30 in the Railroad Park Beverage Garden \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n \n \n \n \ n \n  Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To k eep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehi cles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or withi n 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a f lashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at t he side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on event da ys. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option\ , the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drops off n ear Fifth and Vine streets:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDORS: Read our Farmers Market Vendor Handbook and then apply to be a vendor. Applications were due 2/28. All applications r eceived after this date will be put on a waitlist. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062623Z LOCATION:100-300 Block of 5th St\, 5th St. & Railroad Park\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley Junction Farmers Market DTSTART:20260910T210000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T062418Z UID:1093949-1789056000-1790280000@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Every Thursday | May – September\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Val ley Junction Farmers Market\nPresented by \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00pm-8:00pm100-300 Blocks of 5th (May – August)100-200 Blocks of 5t h (September) \nThe Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 75 week ly vendors selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants and flowers\, arts and crafts\, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 1 00 – 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday\, May – September. \nFind each week’s vendors on our interactive VENDOR MAP \nFULL FARMERS MARKET DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDOR OF THE WEEK\n \n \n \n \n \n Iowa Pepper Co (#202) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We love growing peppers and making them into flavorful sauces. Our hot sauce journey started in 2020 when we rented a plot at a community gar den and grew our first pepper plants. We’re on a mission to defy watered -down\, slightly spicy vinegar sauce and we’re excited to share our fier y creations with you! \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Hot Pepper Eating Competit ion Presented by Iowa Pepper Co | 5th & Maple \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PERFORMING ARTISTS \n\nCirque Wonderland\nBeewitched Belly Dance\nTwizted Things Balloons\nErich Tran\n \nNON-PROFIT & EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHTS \n\nDowntown Disciples\nWarriors Fro m Ashes Rising\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Music in the Junction\n 5:00-8:30 in the Railroad Park Beverage Garden \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n  Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in th e heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instruction s. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or t ow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailbox es\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin o r within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal locat ed at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on e vent days. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drop s off near Fifth and Vine streets: LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T062418Z LOCATION:100-300 Block of 5th St\, 5th St. & Railroad Park\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music in the Junction w/ Cedar Falls Rock & Roll Revue DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062712Z UID:1096489-1789059600-1790281800@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Week: Cedar Falls Rock & Roll Re vue\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe CF Rock & Roll Revue is dedica ted to the music that we grew up with in our teens. All members of the ban d are Cedar Falls\, IA. natives and graduated in the class of 1977 or 1978 . High school bandmates from Cedar Falls Iowa get back together after 50 y ears to play songs we enjoyed in our youth and raise funds through live gi gs for student artists and musicians and kids experiencing hunger. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This week’s beverage tent sponsors making sure you don’t go thirsty:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valley Junction welcomes Valley High School Class of 1 970 to the VIP Tent! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find drivin g routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crossw alk at an intersection\nWithin or within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know find ing parking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking con gestion\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is a vailable\, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets: \n \n \n \n \n \n Rent the Music in the Junction VIP Tent\nDo you have a celebration\, organization milestone\, or any other reason to party? (who needs a reason?) Rent the VIP tent for any Music in the Juncti on date. Rent the tent before the bands are booked for next year\, and you can have input on who should perform on your date. More information is he re. \n \n \n \n \n \n Be a Beverage Tent Sponsor\nWe nee d help slinging drinks at Music in the Junction\, and your company or orga nization can be that help. Get marketing and exposure to the Valley Juncti on community while providing the people who make this concert series conti nue on each year. Email Bobbie Bishop at office@valleyjunction.com for mor e information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062712Z LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, I A\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junctio n/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Fall Bible Study DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20260804T183033Z UID:10004582-1789344000-1795132799@valley.church CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”mi ddle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_ direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_ position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_bord er_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visibl e” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” sha pe_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” colum n_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”defaul t” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default ” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ ba ckground_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” col umn_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target= ”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_ri ght” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=” default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” bord er_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style= ”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]SERMON ON THE MOUNT\nWomen: Week of September 14 – November 19\nMen: September 17 – November 19 \nThe Sermon on the Mount contains some of the most fa miliar and treasured passages in all of scripture—from the Lord’s Pray er and the Beatitudes to Jesus’ gentle yet profound teachings on money\, ambition\, and relationships. While we often encounter these verses in fr agments\, treating them as separate lessons\, what if we navigated these t hree chapters in Matthew exactly as they were originally heard? \nJoin us for this 9-session study as we walk verse by verse through Jesus’ teachi ng\, reading them as one cohesive message. Together we will be challenged to think differently about what it means to faithfully and obediently foll ow Jesus. \nRegister for the time you wish to attend: \n\nMultiple group o ptions available to fit your schedule\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to g row deeper in God’s Word and in community. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_colum n][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”mid dle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_d irection_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_p osition=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_borde r_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible ” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shap e_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column c olumn_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” c olumn_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column _element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default ” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default ” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ ba ckground_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” col umn_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target= ”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_ri ght” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=” default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” bord er_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style= ”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button _color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Register for Me n’s Study” url=”https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registration s/signups/3716715″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_d irection=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direct ion_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_appli es=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_dir ection=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_an imation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column _padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_pa dding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” co lumn_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” ta blet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” backg round_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_ backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius= ”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gr adient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1 /1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_i mage_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=” none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” butto n_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”non e” text=”Register for Women’s Study” url=”https://valleychurchdm .churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3715280″][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T183033Z URL:https://valley.church/event/adult-fall-bible-study-2/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Garage Sale Drop-Off Window DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260905T001015Z UID:10002010-1789516800-1790207999@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been seeking the thrill of Garage Sale season but with a Board Game twist you’ve come to the right place. We are so excite d to announce that the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe is hosting our second Game Garage Sale! What is a better way to celebrate back to school than ge tting some cash for your old games and picking up some new ones to add to your collection. \nThis page is dedicated to those looking to sell at Game Garage Sale. Looking to sell some games? Keep reading on. Just wanting to attend the sale and purchase games for yourself? Go to our main event pag e. \nPlease read everything below carefully so we can all have an exciting and successful Game Garage Sale for the community. Here’s everything yo u need to know: \nSeller’s Game List \nEvery seller needs to fill out a Seller Form and a Game List. Please click the button below to get us all t he information we need to organize Game Garage Sale. This is required for all seller’s. \nSubmit Your Seller Form + Game List \nGame Drop-Off: Wed nesday\, September 16 through Wednesday\, September 23\nDuring these dates you can drop off your used Board Games from during all open hours at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe. The Rook Room is open from 4 PM to 10 PM Mon day through Thursday and 8 AM to 10 PM Friday through Sunday. \nWe will no t be accepting any games to sell outside of this window\, so please make s ure you get your games in during this time! \nYou must complete a seller ’s form before bringing in your games. \nPlease bring your games in a bo x\, tote\, or bag that we can return to you during the Pick-Up/Payout wind ow. Containers must be clearly labeled with your name.  \nWe will not be accepting any games to sell outside of this window\, so please make sure y ou get your games in during this time! \nGame Garage Sale: September 26 fr om 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM\nDuring this time Rook Room staff will host and run the garage sale\, selling all of the games the community brought in. \nYou will get 60% of the profits of your game. Selling an old copy of Catan fo r $30? You’ll get $18. An uno deck for $5\, you’ll get $3. \nGame Pick -Up Days: Saturday\, October 3 to Friday\, October 9\nDuring open hours at the Rook Room between October 3 and October 9 you can pick up any of your games that didn’t sell. You also have the option for us to donate your leftover games to a local nonprofit. \nWe cannot wait to keep games out of the landfill and putting them in the  hands of new owners ready to play them! Feel free to read further in the FAQ below if you have questions. \n * * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/ purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookro om.com/privacy-policy \n\n\nFAQ:\nWhy are you doing this? We’ve been doi ng puzzle swaps for years now and between requests for something similar f or games and talking with our counterparts across the country\, we knew th is would be a great fit to host in Des Moines. Who doesn’t love a garage sale?! \nWhen do I drop off my games again? Game drop off is Wednesday\, September 16 through Wednesday\, September 23 during regular open hour at the Rook Room. \nI am having an issue with the form\, what should I do? If you are having issues submitting to form that persist\, you can send a co py of your Game List directly to events@therookroom.com. You can find that template here. \nHow do I price my games? You will fill out the games pri cing sheet linked here and above. This helps our team keep track of your g ames to pay you and makes our set up run smoothly. It is up to you how to price your games\, but our general recommendation is between 50-75% of mar ket value depending on the wear and quality of your game. \nCan I price my game above $30? We do allow you to do that. You will fill the price you w ant to sell your game for in the notes section of your Game List! Be caref ul\, though\, to price everything to sell if you want to see a return. \nW hat if I don’t want the games that don’t sell? We can donate your unso ld games to local nonprofits like The Beacon\, Senior Center\, and youth p rogramming! \nI don’t want the money from sales. Can I just donate my cu t? Yes\, you sure can. We’ll will use any profits to continue our missio n of providing an accessible\, community-oriented third place with great g ames\, food\, and drinks for the greater Des Moines area! \nHow do I get p aid? You will receive your payout after October 1 through Venmo. You will provide your Venmo account on the google form. This is the only payment op tion we are offering for this Game Garage Sale. \nWhy am I only getting 60 % of the sale price of my games? The Rook Room team is putting a lot of ti me and effort into making a great Game Garage sale for the community and h osting it in our space\, so we want to pay our people for their time and m ake sure we can continue to host exciting events like this for the communi ty! \nHow can I help? We love this question! If you are interested in hel ping us inventory games\, support Garage Sale set up efforts\, or spread t he word\, we love all of those options. Email events@therookroom.com to ge t more information. \nCan you help me\, I have a different question!? Fear not! Email events@therookroom.com and we will get your question answered. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001015Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/game-garage-sale-drop-off-window-septemb er-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Art Center Café\, Dinner with Friends: Jordan Mix and Hanna Howar d DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260821T002119Z UID:14782-1789603200-1789689599@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:food,music DESCRIPTION:We are excited to continue the Art Center Café’s signature culinary experience: Dinner with Friends. Be our guest as we gather around the table with friends for a lighthearted evening of laughter\, conversat ion\, and live music in the cozy setting of the café. Each dinner feature s a unique menu inspired by our special guest hosts and prepared by the Ar t Center Café’s Executive Chef Stephanie Williams. \nFor the first inst allment of our fall dinner series\, we’re welcoming Jordan Mix and Hanna Howard! Jordan Mix is the Associate Executive Director at Iowa Safe Schoo ls. Hanna Howard is the Iowa State Historical Museum Curator and is the fi rst woman to serve in this role. Jordan and Hanna’s menu\, “Recipes fr om the Resistance\,” asks us to consider food differently: not simply as something we eat\, but as a tool for resistance\, connection\, and care. Through the menu created in collaboration with Chef Williams\, they explor e how sharing a meal can nourish more than our bodies—it can offer digni ty\, build community\, preserve culture\, and help people endure and resis t difficult circumstances. Join us for an evening that brings together foo d\, community\, and the stories that connect us. The event will also inclu de live music by Terry Luthers and Erich Gaukel. \nUpcoming Dates:\nOctobe r 1: Deidre and Marvin DeJear\nOctober 15: Tar and Erika Macias \n$125/per son\; all-inclusive. \nReservations are required\; payment will be taken o n the night of the event. Tickets include a four-course meal and beverages . First seating begins at 5 pm and seating ends at 6:15 pm. Please share a ny dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Limited capacity. Ta bles seat six\; smaller parties will be seated together for a festive even ing of community and togetherness. \nRESERVATIONS \nFor questions or to jo in the waitlist call 515.271.0313 or email cafe@desmoinesartcenter.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002119Z LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/dinner-with-friends-jordan-mix-an d-hanna-howard/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-mo ines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Girls Tennis: Des Moines North vs Centerville (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T091500Z DTEND:20260917T101500Z DTSTAMP:20260911T000545Z UID:evt-195287@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Des Moines North vs Centerville LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T000545Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation 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:Business 101: Does AI Understand My Website with Krista Lockwood o f Wasson Management & Marketing DTSTART:20260917T120000Z DTEND:20260917T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:65ddc1f88e46d28edac152bdb47193e0 CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:Townsend Center\, 6615 NE 41st Ave.\, Altoona\, IA X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Boys Fall Golf: Marshalltown Joe August Invite (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193644@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Fall Golf – Marshalltown Joe August Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Boys Fall Golf: Boys Golf (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T060405Z UID:evt-193817@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Fall Golf – Boys Golf LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T060405Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation 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/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Boys Fall Golf: Marshalltown Joe August Invite (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-222011@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Fall Golf – Marshalltown Joe August Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brightside Market-- Altoona's Farmers Market DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:cb1bc074b72dca1191308e9adc6792cd CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Come check out our market in front of Brightside Aleworks. We' ll have lots of vendors with produce and merch\, food trucks and much more !! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Tim's Personal Story DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003652Z UID:1r4ap3ovqn6orghtchk25s9c0b_R20260820T170000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch and learn conversation -- lunch is include d! All are welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003652Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306009583 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation to Support Recovery DTSTART:20260917T181500Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:6h2gne9644ljr73j4h37qsbcdv_R20260730T181500@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:All Are welcome for this time of silent meditation.  No exper ience with meditation is necessary\, and some simple instructions may be o ffered. We’ll share a reading or short teaching moment\, followed by 20 minutes of silent meditation.  If time allows\, we may have some discuss ion to support your meditation practice. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Katie Garth DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T181657Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753819105836 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Hear about the artist Katie Garth's journey as an artist and a bout her current practice. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition (Not ) At Home on display at the Anderson Gallery from September 10th-October 1 8th. Talk generously sponsored by the Friends of Drake Arts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181657Z LOCATION:Harmon Fine Arts Center\, 336 URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/artist-talk-with-katie-garth?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Who Picked This Book? Club Altoona Public Library DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:74d3b2328adadbd5c9740b050d0a333c CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:This month we're reading:\nTheo of Golden by Allen Levi\n\nWho picked this book? Club is our longest running book club. Participants are encouraged to pick up a book in advance and attend the in-person discussi on. Print copies are generally available to check out the day after the pr evious month's book club. For those living in Altoona or rural Polk county \, ebook and eaudiobook editions may also be available on Bridges or hoopl a.\n\nThe book is the same for both Who Picked this Book? Club and Booked for Lunch. To ensure we have space for all interested readers\, please pla n to attend one.\n\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:2026 Drake University Constitution Day Lecture DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T181657Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53498204018871 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Featuring Aziz Huq\, Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Professor of Law\, The University of Chicago Law School.\n\n \n\nRegister for the ev ent here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=6a3b6af d-aa6a-403b-b58d-42eaa0bbe14a&envId=p-5q02DJVwcU2zacASsSW7Ig&zone=usa\n\n \n\nAziz Z. Huq is a scholar of US and comparative constitutional law. His recent work concerns democratic backsliding and the regulation of AI. His award-winning scholarship is published in several books and in leading la w\, social science\, and political science journals. He also writes for Po litico\, the Washington Post\, the New York Times\, and many other non-spe cialist publications. In 2015\, he received the Graduating Students Award for Teaching Excellence. He has an active pro bono practice\, and is on th e board of the Seminary Coop and the ACLU of Illinois. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181657Z LOCATION:Cartwright Hall\, James A. Albert Classroom (Room 213) URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/2026-drake-university-constitution-da y-lecture?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-i a X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Hoover/Meredith Food Pantry Distribution DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062318Z UID:evt-194920@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Hoover/Meredith Food Pantry Distribution LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062318Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – CANCELLED – Boys Cross Country: I35 XC Bo ys Meet (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180635Z UID:evt-193478@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Cross Country – I35 XC Boys Meet LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180635Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – CANCELLED – Girls Cross Country: I35 XC G irls Meet (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180635Z UID:evt-193479@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – I35 XC Girls Meet LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180635Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Actuarial Science and Risk Management Alumni Reception DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T002234Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53701412701014 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and celebration with Drak e’s Actuarial Science and Risk Management community. Enjoy drinks\, appe tizers\, and great conversations as we honor Darrell Knapp\, BN'81\, recip ient of this year’s Stuart A. Klugman Distinguished Alumni Award.\n\nDea n Alanah Mitchell and Emeriti Faculty Stuart Klugman\, BN’70\, will lead a short program recognizing Darrell’s outstanding career and contributi ons to the profession.\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, September 17\nTi me: 4:00-6:00 p.m.\nWhere: Embassy Club West\, 520 Market Street\, West De s Moines\, IA\, 50266 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T002234Z LOCATION:Embassy Club West URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/actuarial-science-and-risk-management -alumni-reception?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des- moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meet & Play Social Game Night DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T060943Z UID:10000771-1789660800-1789671600@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Looking to broaden your gaming group or just interested in mee ting some new people? Join us for Meet & Play Social Game Night every Thur sday from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe! \nMaking new f riends can be hard these days. Luckily\, at the Rook Room\, we’re really good at bringing people together and building lasting connections! \nEver y Thursday\, we’re holding our Meet & Play Social Game Night\, where you can pop in knowing you’ll be able to meet and play with like-minded ind ividuals. Come solo or bring a friend or two! \nWe’ll have tables set as ide for Meet & Play (look for table signs with the Meet & Play logo) and a Rook Room staff member ready to help foster connections\, suggest games\, and even teach if you need. \nWe’ll have a particular focus on party-st yle games that accommodate big groups and the ability for players to jump in and jump out freely – though you and your newfound friends are welcom e to play anything off our shelves! \nReady to meet some new people throug h a shared love of games? Make plans to stop by every Thursday night! \nMe et & Play Social Game Night is free to join – no registration or tickets required – and all are welcome. Please note there is a $5 PlayPass fee at the door for entry on Thursday nights. \nWhile Meet & Play Social Game Night is a regularly recurring event\, please double-check our event sched ule before departing in the case of conflicting holidays or special events . \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purcha se & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom. com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at thero okroom.com/privacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T060943Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/meet-and-play-social-game-night/2026-09- 17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moine s Hoover (JV2A) DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260917T222500Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001904Z UID:evt-185671@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Hoover LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001904Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moine s Hoover (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260917T222500Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001904Z UID:evt-185673@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Hoover LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001904Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Mason City (JV 1) DTSTART:20260917T214500Z DTEND:20260917T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188231@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Mason City LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Mason City (JV 2A) DTSTART:20260917T214500Z DTEND:20260917T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188232@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Mason City LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – East ELL – Senior Edition DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193280@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:East ELL – Senior Edition LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Football: South Hamilton vs Hoover 8th Grad e Football (Hoover 8th Grade Football) DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T060425Z UID:evt-194093@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Hoover 8th Grade Football Football – South Hamilton vs Hoove r 8th Grade Football LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T060425Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:09-17 | Meet the Author - Ari Weinzweig DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T181827Z UID:15519-1789664400-1789671600@beaverdalebooks.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:We’re honored to welcome Ari Weinzweig\, co-founder of Zinge rman’s Community of Businesses (Zingerman’s)\, to Beaverdale Books for a conversation about leadership\, dignity and the everyday practice of de mocracy.  Ari’s work has long influenced the way organizations think ab out culture\, hospitality and shared responsibility. His newest pamphlet\, “Why Democracy Matters\,” explores how principles like trust\, transp arency and agency can shape not only our communities but our workplaces an d daily lives.\n\nAri Weinzweig is CEO and co-founding partner of Zingerma n’s Community of Businesses\, which includes Zingerman’s Delicatessen\ , Bakehouse\, Creamery\, Catering\, Mail Order\, ZingTrain\, Coffee Compan y\, Roadhouse\, Candy Manufactory\, Events at Cornman Farms\, Miss Kim and Zingerman’s Food Tours. Zingerman’s produces\, sells and serves all s orts of full flavored\, traditional foods in its home of Ann Arbor\, Michi gan to the tune of $68\,000\,000 a year in annual sales. Ari was recognize d as one of the “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America” by the 200 6 James Beard Foundation and has been awarded a Bon Appetit Lifetime Achie vement Award among many recognitions. \nAri is the author of a number of a rticles and books\, including Zingerman’s Guide to Good Eating\, Zingerm an’s Guide to Better Bacon (Zingerman’s Press)\, Zingerman’s Guide t o Giving Great Service\, Zingerman’s Guide to Good Eating (Houghton Miff lin)\, Zingerman’s Guide to Good Leading\, Part 1: A Lapsed Anarchist’ s Approach to Building a Great Business\, and Zingerman’s Guide to Good Leading\, Part 2: A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Being a Better Leader . Zingerman’s Guide to Good Leading\, Part 3\; A Lapsed Anarchist’s Ap proach to Managing Ourselves\, Zingerman’s Guide to Good Leading\, Part 4\; A Lapsed Anarchist’ s Approach to the Power of Beliefs in Business w as released in summer of 2016. In 2017 Ari was named one of “The World ’s 10 Top CEOs (They Lead in a Totally Unique Way)” by Inc. Magazine. In 2018 he released the pamphlet\, “The Art of Business\; Why I Want to be an Artist.” Another pamphlet\, “Going into Business with Emma Goldm an” came out in June\, 2019. “Humility\; A Humble\, Anarchistic Inquir y” came out in October 2020. “Working Through Hard Times\; Life and Le adership Learnings from 2020” was published in the first weeks of 2021\; “The Story of Visioning at Zingerman’s: Four Visions\, Forty Years\, and a Positive Look Towards the Future\,” in 2022\; “A Taste of Zinger man’s Food Philosophy: Forty Years of Mindful Cooking and Eating” in 2 023. “A Revolution of Dignity in the Twenty-First Century Workplace” w as released in March of 2024. 2025 saw the release is the chapbook\, “Li fe Lessons I Learned from Being a Line Cook.” His newest publication is the pamphlet\, “Why Democracy Matters.” \nAri\, along with his partner Paul Saginaw\, founded Zingerman’s Delicatessen with a $20\,000 bank lo an\, a Russian History degree from the University of Michigan\, 4 years of experience washing dishes\, cooking and managing in restaurant kitchens a nd chutzpah from his hometown of Chicago. They opened the doors with 2 emp loyees\, a small selection of specialty foods\, and exceptional sandwiches . \nToday\, Zingerman’s Delicatessen is a nationally renowned food icon and the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses has grown to 11 businesses w ith over 800 employees and over $80 million in annual revenue. Aside from the Delicatessen\, these businesses include Zingerman’s Bakehouse\, Coff ee and Candy Company\, Roadhouse\, Mail Order\, ZingTrain\, Cornman Farms\ , Miss Kim\, Food Tours\, and Zingerman’s Service Network. No two busine sses in the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses are alike\, but they all share the same Vision and Guiding Principles and deliver “The Zingerman ’s Experience” with passion and commitment. \nAri regularly travels ac ross the country (and world) on behalf of ZingTrain\, teaching organizatio ns and businesses about Zingerman’s approach to business. He is a sought -after Keynote speaker\, having delivered keynotes for Inc. 500\, Microsof t Expo Spring Conference\, Great Game of Business Gathering of Games\, Pos itive Business Conference at the University of Michigan Ross School of Bus iness\, American Society for Quality (ASQ)\, and the American Cheese Socie ty. \nNotwithstanding the awards\, being engaged on a daily basis in the w ork of 10 businesses with 19 partners\, writing books on business and in-d epth articles on food for the Zingerman’s newsletter\, Ari finds time to be a voracious reader. He acquires and reads more books than he can find room for. Ari might soon find himself the owner of the largest collection of Anarchist books in Ann Arbor outside the Labadie collection at the Univ ersity of Michigan library! \n\nJoining Ari in conversation will be Mike D raper\, the founder and owner of RAYGUN\, which has been called ‘The Gr eatest Store in the Universe’ by RAYGUN. In business since 2005\, the co mpany has been steadily growing since then\, to surprise of just about eve ryone — Mike included. All in all\, he’s been able to do all sorts of neat things and meet all sorts of neat people without ever really leaving Des Moines.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181827Z LOCATION:Beaverdale Books\, 2629 Beaver Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/09-17-meet-the-author-ari-weinzweig/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Beaverdale Books X-SOURCE-URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/poetry-open-mic-night-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake University Softball vs Grand View DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T120006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53732922058908 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Drake University Softball vs Grand View LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T120006Z LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Buel Field URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-university-softball-vs-grand-vi ew-4590?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beyond the Book: Teen/Tween Book Club DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T182553Z UID:19302-1789664400-1789668000@iowalibrary.blog CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Special request\, the Teen Book Club is back\, now we have add ed Tween Book Club to the mix! Your time to connect with other teens/tween s through Beyond the Book: Teen/Tween Book Club\, a welcoming and accessib le space to explore stories\, share perspectives\, and be creative! \n\nEa ch month features a unique theme\, a highlighted book title (with accessib le formats available)\, and an optional activity to inspire discussion and connection.\nParticipants can engage at their own pace and comfort level —perfect for casual readers and book lovers alike!\nReceive a Book List that will showcase each monthly Book of the Month!\n\nThursdays from 5:00- 6:00 PM “Exciting activities\, awesome reading all in a club that goes Beyond the Books!” LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182553Z LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/beyond-the-book-teen-tween-book-club/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Music in the Junction w/ Gut Feeling DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T062418Z UID:1096489-1789664400-1790281800@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Week: Gut Feeling\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAn FAQ with Gut Feeling\nWhat type of music does Gut Feeling play?Gut Feeling is a cover band specializing in rock and pop hit s from the ’70s\, ’80s and ’90s. Expect high-energy performances of classic favorites as well as less-covered hits that get everyone singing a nd dancing! \nWhere is Gut Feeling based?We’re based in Des Moines\, Iow a\, and regularly perform in the surrounding area. \nWhat kind of events d oes Gut Feeling perform at?We play at a variety of events\, including priv ate parties\, corporate functions\, weddings\, festivals and live music ve nues. If you’re looking for a great band to liven up your event\, we’r e here for you! \nWhat is a typical setlist for your performances?Setlists include iconic rock and pop songs from the final decades of the 20th cent ury. They feature crowd-pleasing hits from bands like The Cars\, Stevie Ni cks\, AC/DC and more\, as well as those less-covered hits that we all love but don’t hear performed as often. Let us know if you’d like to see a sample setlist! \nHow long is a standard performance?Our typical performa nce is about three hours long\, including breaks. However\, we can adjust the length to fit your event needs. \nDo you take song requests or customi zed setlists?We have an expansive list of songs available for your party. Unfortunately\, we don’t take requests on the night of the event. Howeve r\, if there are specific songs you’d like to hear\, please let us know when booking\, and we’ll determine if we can add them for your show! Add itional fees may apply. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This week’s beverage tent sponsors making sure you don’t go thirsty:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valley Junction welcomes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n to the VIP Tent! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting Here\nHere is th e map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines P olice officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public o r private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswal k at an intersection\nWithin or within 10 feet of an intersection of any s treet or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign o r traffic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know findin g parking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking conge stion\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is ava ilable\, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets: \n \ n \n \n \n \n Rent the Music in the Junction VIP Tent\nDo y ou have a celebration\, organization milestone\, or any other reason to pa rty? (who needs a reason?) Rent the VIP tent for any Music in the Junction date. Rent the tent before the bands are booked for next year\, and you c an have input on who should perform on your date. More information is here . \n \n \n \n \n \n Be a Beverage Tent Sponsor\nWe need help slinging drinks at Music in the Junction\, and your company or organi zation can be that help. Get marketing and exposure to the Valley Junction community while providing the people who make this concert series continu e on each year. Email Bobbie Bishop at office@valleyjunction.com for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T062418Z LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, I A\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junctio n/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Multicultural Welcome Reception DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182002Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52958333292655 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual welcome and celebration of the Drake Bl ack\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) including Latinx\, students \, faculty/staff\, and alumni. It is important for our diverse BIPOC/Latin x students to see how they are supported in their Drake experience. Food a nd drink are provided\, and there's always a chance to snap a picture with Griff! Please come and go as you are able. \n\nAll BIPOC/Latinx students\ , alumni\, faculty\, staff\, and allies are invited to come to get to know each other and be in community. If you are interested in attending\, we e ncourage you to register here to let us know how many to expect. This even t is hosted by the Black Alumni Association and the Latinx Alumni Associat ion.\n\nIf you can't make it\, that's okay! Please leave words of advice\, encouragement\, and inspiration for our students here. Let our students o f color know that there's a fierce network of alums\, students\, faculty\, and staff that have their back! If you have filled this form out in previ ous years\, your response has been recorded and you do not need to fill th is out again. \n\n \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\n\nTime: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (short welcome at 6 pm)\n\nWhere: Drake University Alumni Ho use (2700 Univeristy Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311) LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182002Z LOCATION:Alumni House URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/2026-multicultural-welcome-reception? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines East vs B oone (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-192085@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines East vs Boone LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines East vs B oone (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-192086@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines East vs Boone LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – CANCELLED – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincol n vs Des Moines Hoover (JV2B) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260917T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182512Z UID:evt-185672@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Hoover LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182512Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Mason City (JV 2B) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260917T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188235@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Mason City LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Mason City (Ju nior Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260917T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188236@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Mason City LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Football: Dallas Center-Grimes vs Des Mo ines Roosevelt (Freshman) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-189295@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Dallas Center-Grimes vs Des Moines Roose velt LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alumni Reunion Welcome Reception DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52505923316947 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Graduates of the classes of 1976\, 1986\, and 2001 will gather at the Rewind Hotel West Des Moines to celebrate their 25th\, 40th\, and 50th class reunions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230230Z LOCATION:The Rewind West Des Moines\, Tapestry Collection by Hilton URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu/event/reunion-welcome-reception?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Meeting DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:6et90osup6pfjj7t33g56conr8_R20260730T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery\, cre ated for individuals and family members seeking a self-empowering way to o vercome addictive problems. All are welcome!To learn more\, visit www.smar trecovery.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Football: Dallas Center-Grimes vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Freshman) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221089@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Dallas Center-Grimes vs Des Moines Roose velt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines North vs Des Moines Lincoln (Varsity) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182512Z UID:evt-187015@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines North vs Des Moines Lincoln LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182512Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moine s Hoover (JV1) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260917T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001904Z UID:evt-185670@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Hoover LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001904Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Football: Ottumwa vs Des Moines Lincoln (F reshman) DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T060540Z UID:evt-193756@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Ottumwa vs Des Moines Lincoln LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060540Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DSM Smash Bros. Local DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061524Z UID:693@dsmgamingclub.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Des Moines Gaming Club returns with a new venue!\n\nhttps://st art.gg/dmgc\n\nhttps://discord.gg/kNjfyKuH6p\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8300 University Ave\, Ste 20A\, Clive Iowa\n\nParking is available onsite.\n\n Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Venue Fee: $5\n Event Fee: $5 per event ($10 per team for doubles events)\n\nPayment is taken on-site\, cash only.\n\nS tream\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Ultimate will be streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/w elfarepickles\n Melee will be streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/gdubstv\ n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n Venue Opens: 6:30pm\n Melee Doubles: 7pm (SHARP)\n Ultimate Singles: 7:30pm\n Melee Singles: 8pm\n\n(Times are a pproximate and subject to change\, but we would like to start as on time a s possible.)\n\nRulesets\n\n\n\n\nUltimate Stagelist is below - we will be running the Iowa Smash Bros. Ultimate Unified Stage Ruleset (included bel ow). Shorthand ruleset is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d /1Fam8hXJq8mszQtnNCGScKxaGxn5_pXIvLv868Vnwtec/\n\nMelee Ruleset: https://d ocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQkeM7TW7mCnwiHwS5OGQw0DSW0xqBv1DRml-0o DyHlsaO2teL-mF99jUeJnG7bdZ3mQr1dcMBYP9hK/pub\n\nClick here to join our dis cord community! \n\n  Iowa Melee: https://discord.gg/VCrZyQpQqy\n\n\n  T he Des Moines Gaming Club: https://discord.gg/kNjfyKuH6p LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061524Z LOCATION:The Des Moines Gaming Club\, 8303 University Ave\, Ste 20A\, Cliv e\, Iowa\, 50325\, United States URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com/events/dsm-smash-bros-local-2026-09-17/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:HOME X-SOURCE-URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley Sisterhood Between the Pages DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T060040Z UID:10004499-1789669800-1789675200@valley.church CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”mi ddle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_ direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_ position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_bord er_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visibl e” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” sha pe_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” colum n_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”defaul t” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default ” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ ba ckground_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” col umn_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target= ”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_ri ght” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=” default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” bord er_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style= ”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Whethe r you like to read or craft\, this Valley Sisterhood night is for you. Joi n us to create custom bookmarks and enjoy a dirty soda bar. You’ll have the chance to use watercolor\, flowers\, and jewels to decorate the perfec t bookmark to slide into your latest fall read all while sipping on your o wn dirty soda creation. Don’t like to read? That’s okay\, come for the craft and community! \n\nValley Community Center Sky Venue\nCost: $5\nReg istration required\nValley Sisterhood Gatherings are designed for women ag es 18-35\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_conta iner” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” colum n_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=” dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radi us_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ grad ient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_ image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding ” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”def ault” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”def ault” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”defaul t” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1 ″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_bord er_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”def ault” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”defau lt” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border _width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”smal l” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_fam ily=”none” text=”Register for Between the Pages” url=”https://va lleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3657554″][/vc_column] [/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T060040Z URL:https://valley.church/event/valley-sisterhood-between-the-pages/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Denver\, CO @ The Improv DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260730T001828Z UID:2609-1789689600-1789775999@davelandau.com CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:@ The Improv LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001828Z URL:https://davelandau.com/event/denver-co-the-improv/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Dave Landau X-SOURCE-URL:https://davelandau.com/event/des-moines-ia-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Mason City (Va rsity) DTSTART:20260918T001500Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188238@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Mason City LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moine s Hoover (Varsity) DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182512Z UID:evt-185674@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Hoover LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182512Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation 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:DMAM Club Board Meeting DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230231Z UID:3931-1789718400-1789722000@rotaryclubofdmam.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:8:00 am – 9:00 am\n\n\n\n\n\nDes Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230231Z LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, Unite d States URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/dmam-club-board-meeting-9/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Club of Des Moines AM X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/michael-lavalle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Business Over Board Games DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T061016Z UID:10001817-1789718400-1789722000@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new way to expand your network by building long lasting connections? We want to create a space for you to get business\, s hare news\, and build your community here in Central Iowa\, all while play ing board games. Join us Every 3rd Friday of the month from 8AM to 9AM at the Rook Room. \nThat feeling of meeting someone new at an event\, before you find something in common and you can’t remember their name without l ooking down at their nametag? Yeah we get it. This isn’t that. \nBoard g ames boost interpersonal connection by 53% while states of isolation creat e a 21% reduction of productivity. So the choice to network over board Did we mention there’s free coffee too? We wouldn’t leave your caffeine a ddition hanging like that! \nJoin us for the Rook Room’s newest – and FREE – event\, Business Over Board Games\, to leave with some extra moti vation to kick Friday’s butt. \nParking information for the Rook Room is available on this page of our site. \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this eve nt\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agr eement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nVi ew our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy \nThe graphic s and copy for this event were created by humans who can’t wait to play Board Games with you! LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T061016Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/business-over-board-games/2026-09-18/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:DMU Alumni Reunion — Classes of ’76\, ’86 and ’01 DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52505947545474 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Classes of 1976\, 1986 and 2001\, mark your calendars! Des Moi nes University Medicine and Health Sciences is thrilled to invite you back to campus Sept. 17-18\, 2026\, for a spectacular reunion weekend.\n\nReco nnect with classmates\, explore campus and celebrate the legacy of DMU hea lth care professionals. Whether you’re marking a major milestone or simp ly ready to reunite with fellow alumni\, this is your chance to relive fav orite memories\, share stories of lives changed and patients served and fo rge new connections with the DMU community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230230Z LOCATION:DMU's Campus URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu/event/reunion-activities-on-campus?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Extended Summer Evenings DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000904-1789725600-1789759800@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:From June through September\, the Botanical Garden stays open late on Tuesdays and Fridays—giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of summer\, your way. \nCome early. Stay late. Or arrive just in time for su nset. \nWander paths in full bloom\, relax on the lawn\, or take in the gl ow of golden hour across the gardens. Whether you’re meeting friends\, p lanning a date night\, or enjoying a family outing\, Extended Summer Eveni ngs offer a flexible\, welcoming way to experience the Botanical Garden. \ nPLAN YOUR EVENING of golden hours filled with flowers. \nMembers and dono rs enjoy free access. Not a member yet? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/extended-summer-hours-9-18/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Hangout DTSTART:20260918T153000Z DTEND:20260918T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:62d7cfaa9f6b9ccf1bb85607bb6e7a13 CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch\, m ake crafts\, eat snacks\, or just hang out!\nGrades 6-12. Registration not 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:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z UID:10000013-1789729200-1792364400@www.waterworkspark.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\ nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe rfest trivia LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\ , 50321\, United States URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie rgarten/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306010608 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Iowa Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting DTSTART:20260918T173000Z DTEND:20260918T224500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183527Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53867519086793 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Continuing education credit will be available.\n \n\nLEARN MOR E AND REGISTER.\n\n \n\nTARGET AUDIENCE\n\nHealthcare clinicians.\n\n \n\n AGENDA\n\nAll times listed are in Central Time. The agenda is subject to c hange.\n\n \n\n12:00 pm - Registration\n\n12:30 pm - Welcome\n\n12:40 pm - Iowa Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting Updates and Ce lebration (Non-CME)\n\n1:00 pm - Advocacy Scholars Medical Student Recogni tion and Awards (Non-CME)\n\n1:15 pm - Infectious Disease Panel: ID Hot To pics \n\n2:00 pm - Pediatrician Well-Being\n\n2:25 pm - Sleep Medicine and Obstructive Sleep Apnea\n\n3:00 pm - Break\n\n3:30 pm - Autism Spectrum D isorder and Caregiver Resources\n\n4:00 pm - Artificial Intelligence and M itigating Burnout\n\n4:25 pm - Childhood Obesity\n\n5:00 pm - AAP Communit y Advocacy Roadmap\n\n5:30 pm - Closing Remarks\n\n5:45 pm - Adjourn LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183527Z LOCATION:The Graduate Hotel URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu/event/iowa-chapter-american-academy-of-pediat rics-annual-meeting?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=de s-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness: Grab & Go DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181717Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53861499945375 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come stop by Pom Stage with SAB to fill a bag of goodies for y ourself! All things like stress balls\, face masks\, journals\, and so muc h more! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181717Z LOCATION:Pomerantz Stage URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/mental-health-awareness-grab-go?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fitness Fridays DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:51op4geqhas32i0hm5sq1rndl0_R20260731T200000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join us every Friday for various fitness activities! Activitie s may include nature walks\, stretching\, meditative yoga\, and more! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neva Alden Live Music DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:b92d0fcbc8d2624a2ea66907feb8d8de CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of Good Food\, Good Drinks and Good Vibes! Come early and stay late. Reservations available on our website. Support Local Artists and Business! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Brick & Ivy Rooftop 400 34th Ave SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Football: Des Moines East vs Marshalltown (Fr eshman) DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188237@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Des Moines East vs Marshalltown LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Conversations DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260918T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:2cp5blmmd1fp8ni10n619ce828_R20260821T213000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Have a voice in your recovery! We =welcome everyone to join us in the conversations that will help shape the services and culture of you r community center.\nGuests and volunteers will meet to have important con versations about topics like activities that are important to you\, ways t o expand pathways of recovery\, special events\, etc.\nStaff will be avai lable to answer questions and/or address concerns. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Fun Night DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:20a7g63jgmus2nrh8u6sblujv1_R20260731T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us each Friday night for free\, sober fun! Activities wil l vary each week. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Joe & Tay Live Music DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:e8db6ebd8c4a86f982cd94bb49534ef3 CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Joseph Donnelly of the national touring band Gallivant\, bring s his unique sound to the Finish Line Show Lounge for a free performance. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind show where Joseph becomes a one-man band\, l ooping every instrument live to create an unforgettable musical experience . LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Prairie Meadows Casino\, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr \, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll Fall Color DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000960-1789752600-1789756200@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing of the seasons and vibrant display of f all colors – with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Learn about what’ s in bloom\, what’s coming soon\, and other timely behind-the-scenes upd ates on our collection from Director of Horticulture Aaron Harpold. All pa rticipants must be 21 years of age or older. \n$17 Members | $20 Nonmember s \nREGISTER HERE \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for Extended Evenings through September—find out more here. Members and donors enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a m ember? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-9-18-26/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mini Terrarium Drop-In DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000965-1789752600-1789759800@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Looking to build a miniature ecosystem? Design and assemble a miniature tropical terrarium in this quick and easy drop-in activity. This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission. Available whil e supplies last. No preregistration required. Want to buy tickets to the B otanical Garden? Go Here. \nWalk-up registration available while supplies last. \n$15 per terrarium \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the G reater Des Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for E xtended Evenings through September—find out more here. Members and donor s enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in beco ming a member? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mini-terrarium-drop-in-activity-9- 18-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RocketLeague Weekly In House DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061524Z UID:738@dsmgamingclub.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Our weekly local is held every Friday at the Des Moines Gaming Club from 6-10 pm.\n\nDiscord not yet established\nCasual and Tournament Details\nCasuals\n\n 10$ to get in and play casuals all night\n Casuals start around 6 but you can arrive earlier\n Play on our gaming PCs\n Bri ng your own Controller\, You can also bring your own Playstation setup\, w e have monitors available.\n\nLeague\n\n With enough people\, we will dev elop into a local league with weekly official matches and training events held at the gaming club on the PCs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061524Z URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com/events/rocketleague-weekly-in-house-2026-03- 20-2026-03-27-2026-04-03-2026-04-10-2026-04-17-2026-04-24-2026-05-01-2026- 05-08-2026-05-15-2026-05-22-2026-05-29-2026-06-05-2026-06-12-2026-06-19-20 2-11-2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-m oines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:HOME X-SOURCE-URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beaverdale Fall Festival Trivia Night DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T001031Z UID:10002202-1789754400-1789765200@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of testing your trivia knowledge! The Ro ok Room will be running one of our popular Trivia Night team trivia events at this year’s Beaverdale Fall Festival on Friday\, September 18th\, st arting at 6:00 PM. \nTrivia will consist of five total rounds\, including general knowledge\, themed\, and audio rounds. So get your brainiest frien ds together and get ready to outsmart the competition. \nThe competition b egins at 6:00 PM in the Medicap Pharmacy parking lot. Food and beverages – including adult beverages – are available from dozens of nearby fest ival vendors. \nThe cost is $30 per team of up to six players each. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Walk-ups are welcome while team spots are available. \nSign up today for your chance at some big cas h prices for all you trivia buffs out there! \nRegister Here \n* * * * * \ n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-at tendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/priv acy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001031Z LOCATION:Beaverdale Fall Festival\, 2805 Beaver Avenue\, Des Moines\, 5031 0\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/beaverdale-fall-festival-trivia-night-09 1826/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Denver\, CO @ The Improv DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260730T001828Z UID:2612-1789776000-1789862399@davelandau.com CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:@ The Improv LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001828Z URL:https://davelandau.com/event/denver-co-the-improv-2/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Dave Landau X-SOURCE-URL:https://davelandau.com/event/des-moines-ia-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Football: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-189296@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Gri mes LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Football: Des Moines North vs Perry (Varsity ) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191459@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines North vs Perry LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Football: Ottumwa vs Des Moines Lincoln (V arsity) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191987@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Ottumwa vs Des Moines Lincoln LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260729T180854Z UID:10000429-1789776000-1789862399@sleepyhollowsportspark.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:The Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines is a magical experience for both young and old. When you enter the gates for t he first time you will go back in time to an era when kings and queens rul ed\, knights jousted\, and the arts came alive! \nThis event is held the f irst\, second and third weekends in September. Tickets can be purchased fr om the event organizer at SleepyHollowRenFaire.com \nThis event is operate d by a contracted vendor which rents the grounds for its event. Any questi ons or concerns related to the Renaissance Faire should be directed to the event staff. Contact information here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180854Z LOCATION:Festival Grounds at Sleepy Hollow\, 4355 Fairview Dr.\, Pleasant Hill\, IA\, 50327\, United States URL:https://sleepyhollowsportspark.com/event/fall-renaissance-faire-at-sle epy-hollow/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Sleepy Hollow X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Freedom Train (AA) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:10f01339ma3haencodgunptpb5_R20260801T000000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:You can find more information about this meeting and other loc al AA meetings here: https://aadesmoines.org/meetings/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Football: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221090@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Gri mes LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll Fall Color DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000961-1789758000-1789761600@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing of the seasons and vibrant display of f all colors – with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Learn about what’ s in bloom\, what’s coming soon\, and other timely behind-the-scenes upd ates on our collection from Director of Horticulture Aaron Harpold. All pa rticipants must be 21 years of age or older. \n$17 Members | $20 Nonmember s \nREGISTER HERE \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for Extended Evenings through September—find out more here.Members and donors enjoy f ree access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a me mber? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-9-18-26-2/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Football: Des Moines East vs Marshalltown (Va rsity) DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188239@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines East vs Marshalltown LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Symptoms of Being Alive DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002505Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869611539897 CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:A staged reading\, written by Asher Speck\, winner of the 2026 Iowa Playwright Series. Directed by Drake Theatre student Melina Williams . Get tickets at: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/drakefinearts/6865 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002505Z LOCATION:Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-theatre-arts-presents-symptoms- of-being-alive?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moi nes-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Fall Lecture Series | Finding Your Way Around the Sky DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182002Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53268604207758 CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182002Z LOCATION:Drake Municipal Observatory URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/2026-fall-lecture-series?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCRUB + Mega SCRUB DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000015-1789801200-1789826400@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19 | 7 AM to 2 PM (Mega SCRUB 7 AM to 1 P M) Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted b y the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delawa re Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.\nMega SCRUB: Bell Avenue Business Center\, 1901 Bell Ave. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-mega-scrub-4/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:River Bend Neighborhood Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/category/heart-of-des-moine s-farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – ACT Testing DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-192251@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:ACT Testing LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Grand View Football vs Benedictine College DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193424@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Grand View Football vs Benedictine College LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Diamond Art DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T182325Z UID:ef469da55386b89993b2b644f5ba5140 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Turn tiny jewels into works of art! We'll have designs ready t o create sparkly bookmarks\, or you can bring your own supplies that you w ould like to bedazzle.\nGrades 6-12. Registration not required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182325Z 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:Roosevelt High School – Volleyball: Waukee Varsity Volleyball In vite (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T132900Z DTEND:20260919T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002346Z UID:evt-189298@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Waukee Varsity Volleyball Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002346Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Waukee Varsity Volleyball Invite (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T132900Z DTEND:20260919T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001742Z UID:evt-221263@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Waukee Varsity Volleyball Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001742Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Siou x City North (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002346Z UID:evt-194911@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Sioux City Nort h LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002346Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Sioux City North (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001742Z UID:evt-222325@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Sioux City Nort h LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001742Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Johnston vs Des Moines East (JV2A ) DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T145500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188240@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Johnston vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Southeast Polk vs Des Moines East (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T145500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188241@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Southeast Polk vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Volleyball: Ankeny Centennial vs Des Moines North (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T145500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191460@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Ankeny Centennial vs Des Moines North LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succulent Display and Sale DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000815-1789808400-1789833600@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus and Succu lent Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale\, hosted by the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare and unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to enchanting succulents\, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A large number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Okla homa\, Bedwell Gardens\, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answ er your questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible op portunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for yo ur own collection. \nIncluded with admission. \n\nWe look forward to your visit. To find out more about our hours and admission\, please click here. \nLooking for details on classes and programs we offer? You can find that on our calendar here.\nCurious about our gardens and what’s in bloom? Ex plore our different gardens here.\nPlanning your visit and want to be prep ared? Check our visitor’s guide.\nReady to enjoy more of Des Moines afte r your visit? Take advantage of the savings offered with the CatchDSM Fun Pass OR Discover Des Moines list of more things to do around town! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mid-iowa-cactus-and-succulent-show /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mini Market featuring Stuff Sue Makes DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T001031Z UID:10002201-1789808400-1789822800@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Shop local\, shop small\, and support your community at our up coming Saturday Mini Market featuring local creator and artist\, Stuff Sue Makes. Stop by the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe on Saturday\, September 1 9th\, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM to look and shop. \n\nStuff Sue Makes is a homemade crochet business run by none other than\, you guessed it\, Sue ! She will be selling hats\, fidgets\, pouches\, hackey sacks\, and more t his Saturday!\n\n\nThe Rook Room’s Mini Market series is focused on help ing to support fellow small\, local businesses\, creators\, makers\, and m ore by offering them a place to pop up and share their amazing creations. \nMini Markets take place on Saturday mornings at the Rook Room Game Loung e & Cafe on a semi-regular basis. Keep tabs on our calendar for upcoming M ini Markets and partner creators. \n* * * * * \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreemen t can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView ou r full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001031Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/mini-market-featuring-stuff-sue-makes-09 1926/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Roosevelt High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Wauk ee (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T143000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002346Z UID:evt-194912@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Waukee LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002346Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Waukee (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T143000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001742Z UID:evt-222326@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Waukee LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001742Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Southeas t Polk (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T155500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187016@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Southeast Polk LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Ankeny Centennial vs Des Moines E ast (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T155500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188242@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Ankeny Centennial vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Ames vs Des Moines East (JV2A) DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T155500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188243@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Ames vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawkeye Watch Party DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:3551e8036c7244b6222b029f97a1d5b4 CATEGORIES:drink,sports DESCRIPTION:HAWKEYE WATCH PARTY! \n\n \n\nIowa VS. Northern Illinois \n\n \n\nTVs inside and on our patio!\n Emcee & DJ!\nBucket & shot specials dur ing the game!\n Nina's Tacos\n Kickoff is at 3:00pm\nHawk Heaven Tavern | 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=de s-moines-ia 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:Boys Cross Country: Heartland Classic (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T151000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-222032@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Cross Country – Heartland Classic LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Christian vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T153000Z DTEND:20260919T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002346Z UID:evt-194916@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Christian vs Des Moines Roos evelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002346Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Christian vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T153000Z DTEND:20260919T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001742Z UID:evt-222327@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Christian vs Des Moines Roos evelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001742Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z UID:10000068-1789815600-1789858800@www.waterworkspark.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\ nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe rfest trivia LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\ , 50321\, United States URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie rgarten-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines- ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es East (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T165500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187017@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Dowling Catholic vs Des Moines Ea st (JV2A) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T165500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188244@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Dowling Catholic vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Volleyball: Southeast Polk vs Des Moines Nor th (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T165500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191461@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Southeast Polk vs Des Moines North LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cribbage Tournament DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T061919Z UID:10000643-1789815600-1789826400@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Join us and peg your way to victory at our monthly for-fun Cri bbage Tournament at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe every third Saturday star ting at 11:00 AM. \nPlayers will face off against each other in our round- robin-style tournament play. And\, of course\, the tournament winner will head home with an exciting prize package. \nNo need to be a Cribbage pro\; all ages and experiences are welcome to join in the excitement! Spectator s and cheer teams are more than welcome as well. This is a for-fun tournam ent where good sportsmanship and kindness are expected. \nThe tournament s hould take a few hours and wrap up around 2:00 PM. All materials will be p rovided – all you need to bring is your game face. Custom boards\, pegs\ , and card decks are welcome as long as they adhere to standard rules. \nC ribbage Tournaments will be held at the same time and place every third Sa turday of the month\, except in cases where it lands on a holiday or other special event. Please double-check dates and times. \nWe have an amazing menu full of tasty bites\, brews\, and non-alcoholic options – so come h ungry and thirsty! \nReservations are required\, and space is limited. Cos t is $5 per person. Proceeds go to the materials cost and your Cribbage To urnament host. \nGrab some of your best Cribbage friends and register toda y by clicking the button below. \nRegister Here \nBonus – if you reach a n infamous 29 points you can get a $0.29 meal! \n* * * * * \n\nBy attendin g this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. Th e full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agree ment/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T061919Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/cribbage-tournament/2026-09-19/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Lincoln High School – Girls Cross Country: Heartland Classic (Va rsity) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180734Z UID:evt-195439@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – Heartland Classic LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180734Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Boys Cross Country: Heartland Classic (Var sity) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180734Z UID:evt-195440@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Cross Country – Heartland Classic LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180734Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MadCap Improv DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:0b1a888bc5720fc6b2a1585f802f6964 CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:***Location: CAP Theatre (fall and winter)\, Haines Park (spri ng and summer) – check social media for location.\n***Admission: $5 Cash ONLY\n***Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Parents will drop off and pick up their kids f rom inside the theatre or at the amphitheatre at Haines Park.\nNotes: Stud ents should bring their own water bottle\, but some water bottles will be available on-site. Concessions will be available for $2.00 each.\nMadCAP I mprov is a wild\, fast-paced improvisation games workshop for young adults in grades 6-12! Join us monthly for a two-hour workshop where students wi ll learn to trust themselves and others while embracing spontaneity and ex ploring the essential elements of telling the greatest unknown story. If y our student is interested\, the only thing they must do is say “Yes\, An d!” LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:CAP Theatre 201 1st Ave S\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake University Softball vs Indian Hills DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T120006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53732922097835 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Drake University Softball vs Indian Hills LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T120006Z LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Buel Field URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-university-softball-vs-indian-h ills-2408?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-i a X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306011633 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es North (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T171500Z DTEND:20260919T181000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T060405Z UID:evt-187018@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines North LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T060405Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Volleyball: Ames vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T173000Z DTEND:20260919T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002346Z UID:evt-194917@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Ames vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002346Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Ames vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T173000Z DTEND:20260919T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001742Z UID:evt-222328@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Ames vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001742Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RC Races - Club Race DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T065730Z UID:1764-1789822800-1789844400@www.dallascountyfair.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Hotlaps at 3 PM \nRacing at 5 PM LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T065730Z LOCATION:RC Track URL:https://www.dallascountyfair.com/event/rc-races-club-race-2/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Dallas County Fair X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dallascountyfair.com/event/carnival-open-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” Exhibition Tour DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14559-1789822800-1789826400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Topographi es: Mapping Being and Belonging” on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery through September 20\, 2026. Topography (drawn from the Ancient Greek wor ds topos\, meaning place\, and graphia\, meaning writing) is the creation of a visual map that describes the natural or human-made features of a pla ce. \nFree\; no registration required. \nSky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pech anga Band of Luiseño Indians\, born 1984)\n“Mnemonics of Shape and Reas on\,” 2021 (still)\nHD video\, stereo\, color\, 4.2 min\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections\; Purchased with funds from the Pamela Bass-B ookey and Harry Bookey Moving-Image and Time-Based Art Fund\, 2025.1\n© S ky Hopinka. Image appears courtesy of the Artist and The Green Gallery\, M ilwaukee LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-mapping-being-and-be longing-exhibition-tour-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T013151Z UID:10000143-1789822800-1789828200@northshorerecarea.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Come learn about one of the world’s most talked about butter flies and what makes them so unique! We will also try our hand at catching and tagging monarchs as they migrate to their winter home in Mexico. Come prepared to move around and have some fun! \nREGISTRATION: None \nCOST: F ree \nAGES: All ages welcome \nPolk County Conservation strives to host we lcoming\, accessible events and meetings that enables all individuals to p articipate. If you anticipate needing a modification due to a disability o r have questions about accessibility\, please contact us at 515-323-5300 o r pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T013151Z LOCATION:Easter Lake Event Center\, 2830 Easter Lake Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50320\, United States URL:https://northshorerecarea.org/event/monarch-tagging/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Athene North Shore X-SOURCE-URL:https://northshorerecarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Ankeny Centennial vs Des Moine s Lincoln (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T181500Z DTEND:20260919T191000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187019@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Ankeny Centennial vs Des Moines Lincoln LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines North vs Des Moines Ea st (JV1) DTSTART:20260919T181500Z DTEND:20260919T191000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188246@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines North vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Newton (JV2A) DTSTART:20260919T181500Z DTEND:20260919T191000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T002540Z UID:evt-195345@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Newton LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002540Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – CANCELLED – Girls Cross Country: Lighted Links- XC Race Ottumwa (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T193000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000718Z UID:evt-185692@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – Lighted Links- XC Race Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000718Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – CANCELLED – Boys Cross Country: Lighted L inks XC Race- Ottumwa (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000718Z UID:evt-195416@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Cross Country – Lighted Links XC Race- Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000718Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Hair Mafia DTSTART:20260919T220000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:96ddc5dc8fec52547e2b998e85bd2628 CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Big Hair Mafia takes the stage for a free show in the Finish L ine Show Lounge\, celebrating the iconic music of the 80s. They are the re al deal with no wigs or backing tracks\, just four musicians playing authe ntic rock and roll you will want to sing and dance along to! Must be 21 or older to attend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Prairie Meadows Casino\, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr \, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Art Center Gala DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:13739-1789840800-1789858800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to experience a night of art\, music\, and ce lebration at the 2026 Des Moines Art Center Gala\, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in style! Join us at the legendary Val Air Ballr oom\, where jazz syncopation meets punk disruption\, elegance meets edge\, and rhythm sparks connection. This is a night where art doesn’t simply hang on the walls—it moves\, grooves\, and gathers us together. \nCockta il Hour | 6 pm\nDinner and Dessert | 7:30 pm\nDancing and Music | 9 – 11 pm \nBlack tie optional. Creative attire encouraged. Break a fashion rule . \nYour support of this dynamic event ensures the Des Moines Art Center r emains free and accessible to everyone\, every day. With your help\, we wi ll continue to offer engaging exhibitions and exciting educational program s\, building an inclusive space that stimulates creative\, critical\, and empathetic thinking. \n2026 Gala Sponsorships are available now. Guarantee tickets to the event and maximize your brand by becoming a sponsor today. \nPresenting Sponsor | $20\,000\nSignature Sponsor | $10\,000\nTable Spon sor | $7\,500\nSupporting Sponsor | $4\,000 \nTo pledge your support\, ple ase email Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0338. \n purchase tickets \nPatron Pair | $2\,700 | Seating for two and patron reco gnition\nIndividual Patron | $1\,350 | Seating for one and patron recognit ion\nIndividual Gala Ticket | $300 | Seating for one\nArtist Ticket | $300 | Sponsor seating for one artist\nYoung Professional Ticket | $200 | Seat ing for one \nFor more information\, purchasing tickets\, or questions abo ut the gala\, please contact Gala and Development Events Coordinator Jess Lane at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0336. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Val Air Ballroom\, 301 Ashworth Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265 \, United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/2026-gala/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake University Men's Soccer at FIU DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T120008Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53449785290021 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Drake University Men's Soccer at FIU\nStreaming Video: https:/ /fiusports.com/sports/mens-soccer/espn.com/watch/player/_/eventCalendarId/ 401898934?gameId=401898934&sourceLang=en&om-navmethod=espn:globalsearch:re sults LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T120008Z LOCATION:Miami\, Fla. URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-university-mens-soccer-at-fiu?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake University Men's Soccer at FIU DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T120008Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52945469104354 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Drake University Men's Soccer at FIU\nStreaming Video: https:/ /fiusports.com/sports/mens-soccer/espn.com/watch/player/_/eventCalendarId/ 401898934?gameId=401898934&sourceLang=en&om-navmethod=espn:globalsearch:re sults LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T120008Z LOCATION:Miami\, Fla. URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-university-mens-soccer-at-fiu?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260729T180854Z UID:10000430-1789862400-1789948799@sleepyhollowsportspark.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:The Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines is a magical experience for both young and old. When you enter the gates for t he first time you will go back in time to an era when kings and queens rul ed\, knights jousted\, and the arts came alive! \nThis event is held the f irst\, second and third weekends in September. Tickets can be purchased fr om the event organizer at SleepyHollowRenFaire.com \nThis event is operate d by a contracted vendor which rents the grounds for its event. Any questi ons or concerns related to the Renaissance Faire should be directed to the event staff. Contact information here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180854Z LOCATION:Festival Grounds at Sleepy Hollow\, 4355 Fairview Dr.\, Pleasant Hill\, IA\, 50327\, United States URL:https://sleepyhollowsportspark.com/event/fall-renaissance-faire-at-sle epy-hollow/2026-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Sleepy Hollow X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Symptoms of Being Alive DTSTART:20260920T003000Z DTEND:20260920T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002505Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869611540922 CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:A staged reading\, written by Asher Speck\, winner of the 2026 Iowa Playwright Series. Directed by Drake Theatre student Melina Williams . Get tickets at: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/drakefinearts/6865 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002505Z LOCATION:Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-theatre-arts-presents-symptoms- of-being-alive?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moi nes-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5K Beer Run DTSTART:20260920T110000Z DTEND:20260920T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:76c1922dbf7e6b9d65c1c0d06e8f9118 CATEGORIES:drink,sports DESCRIPTION:We are the Iowa Brewery Running Series® and we run for beer! \n\nSee you at Reclaimed Rails on September 20!\n\nJoin us for a 5K-ish fu n run that starts and ends at Reclaimed Rails. Whether you run\, walk\, or jog\, this event is for all ages and fitness levels. Move at your own pac e\, enjoy some fresh air\, and then celebrate with a locally made\, cold c raft beverage at the finish line! \n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details:\n\n When: S unday\, September 20th | Fun run starts from the taproom at 11AM\n\n Where : Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company in Bondurant\n\n Course: We've mapped ou t a 5K-ish course that starts and ends at the taproom\, showing off Lake P etocka.\n\n \n\n \n\nCelebrate at the finish line! \n\nYour registration i ncludes:\n\n One craft beverage of your choice from Reclaimed Rails\n\n Co llector's pint glass or a series swag item from the Brewery Running Series \n\n Access to the day's festivities including live music\, food trucks\, games with our partners and sponsors when available\n\n \n\n \n\nOur Missi on:\n\nBe active. Have fun. Give back. A portion of all proceeds from this event will support a local nonprofit. Over $700k raised to date across a ll states!\n\n \n\n \n\nImportant Event Details:\n\n Untimed fun run – A ll walkers\, runners\, and joggers are welcome!\n\n Open course – The ev ent takes place on public roads\, so you are responsible for obeying all t raffic laws and being aware of your surroundings.\n\n ID required – Brin g a valid ID or driver's license. You don't need to be 21 to participate\, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the beer . Underage participants will receiv e a token for a non-alcoholic beverage .\n\n Rain or shine – The event w ill go on\, no matter the weather!\n\n Limited registration – To ensure the best experience\, registration is limited to the size of the taproom. Sign up today to guarantee your spot!\n\nKeep an eye on your inbox – we' ll send final event details and reminders the week of the event\, includin g anything else you need to know to participate.\n\nQuestions? Reach out t o us at: audrie@breweryrunningseries.com\n\nLet's run\, drink\, and give b ack together at Reclaimed Rails on September 20 \n\n#RunFarDrinkLocal #Bre weryRunningSeries #RunIA #LifeIsBrewtiful LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:Reclaimed Rails 101 Main St SE\, Bondurant X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:House Plant Bingo & Bloody's DTSTART:20260920T120000Z DTEND:20260920T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:21eb2cde1194b85163cbd079f5962edf CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:This month we are putting a fun spin on our bingo! HOUSE PLANT bingo makes its debut on Sunday\, September 20th!\n\nThis one is for all of our green thumb girlies! Each bingo winner will take home a house plant !! \n\nJoin us at 12:00pm for BINGO!! This is a fun and free event for 21+ !\n-Free to play!\n-6 rounds with prizes each round!\n-Raffle Prizes!\nDoo rs Open: 11am\nBingo Starts: 1:00pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:King David's Lodge #407 Cow Pasture Golf DTSTART:20260920T130000Z DTEND:20260920T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T002321Z UID:528eb47b936c737fcfdec8b5f6aa3dd0 CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002321Z LOCATION:6421 NE 46th St.\, Altoona X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SMART Recovery DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:2o4cr62qb7ckrcse1kh54f5i29_R20260802T140000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery\, cre ated for individuals and family members seeking a self-empowering way to o vercome addictive problems. All are welcome!To learn more\, visit www.sma rtrecovery.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Paints and Pints DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:54d303c9ddc2a43df23563254885d936 CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Join us for a paint-and-sip event at Brightside Aleworks in Al toona! Paint "Walk In The Woods" on a 16x20-inch canvas. Registration incl udes two hours of instruction\, all supplies\, and a 16x20-inch canvas to take home. Enjoy Brightside's full drink menu\, for purchase before/during /after the event.\n\nSeating is limited\; register early.\n\nEVENT LOCATIO N:\nBrightside Aleworks\n480 Center Place\nAltoona\, IA 50009 LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succulent Display and Sale DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000816-1789894800-1789920000@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succule nt Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale\, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare a nd unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to en chanting succulents\, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A la rge number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Oklaho ma\, Bedwell Gardens\, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible oppo rtunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for your own collection. \nIncluded with admission. \n\nWe look forward to your vi sit. To find out more about our hours and admission\, please click here.\n Looking for details on classes and programs we offer? You can find that on our calendar here.\nCurious about our gardens and what’s in bloom? Expl ore our different gardens here.\nPlanning your visit and want to be prepar ed? Check our visitor’s guide.\nReady to enjoy more of Des Moines after your visit? Take advantage of the savings offered with the CatchDSM Fun Pa ss OR Discover Des Moines list of more things to do around town! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mid-iowa-cactus-and-succulent-show -2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten DTSTART:20260920T160000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z UID:10000072-1789902000-1789945200@www.waterworkspark.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\ nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe rfest trivia LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\ , 50321\, United States URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie rgarten-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines- ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide DTSTART:20260920T160000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T182141Z UID:0-9748@star1025.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Walk With Us. Spread Hope.\n\nJoin us Sept. 20 at DMACC in Ank eny for the Central Iowa Out of the Darkness Walk. Walk in memory\, walk i n support\, and walk for a future where suicide is preventable.\n\nRegiste r today and make your steps count! LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T182141Z LOCATION:DMACC Ankeny Campus\, 2006 North Ankeny Blvd.\, Ankeny\, IA\, 500 23\, United States URL:https://star1025.com/events/out-of-the-darkness-walk-to-prevent-suicid e/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306012658 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DUiN Noir Meeting DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002505Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869047193686 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:DUiN General Meeting where we'll go over events\, deadlines\, brainstorm headlines\, and keep up to date with the magazine's progress LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002505Z LOCATION:Johansen Student Center\, 108 URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/duin-noir-meeting?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260921T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060925Z UID:10000630-1789923600-1789941600@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Join The Rook Room for Prism Tabletop Club\, a twice-monthly L GBTQ+ board gaming meetup group celebrating the diversity in the gaming co mmunity. \nWe’ll be hanging out at our space\, Rook Room Game Lounge & C afe\, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM every first Wednesday of the month and thir d Sunday of the month. \nOur entire game shelf is up for grabs to take and play. Our full lineup of food\, beverage\, and cafe menus will also be av ailable throughout the night. \nWe’ll have a section of our space design ated for our Prism Tabletop Club attendees\, making it easy to find friend s and build community. Choose a table there or anywhere else in our space you’d like! \nSo bring some friends or come ready to make some new ones. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nPrism Tabletop Club take s place during PlayPass hours\, and a $8 PlayPass fee is required for entr y during the event. \nPrism Tabletop Club is held on the first Wednesday o f each month and the third Sunday of each month (except during holidays an d other extenuating circumstances – please double-check dates and times) . \nAbout Prism Tabletop Club\nThe goal of Prism Tabletop Club is to creat e a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQIA-identifying individuals of all ag es to build a lasting\, supportive community connecting over a shared love of games on a regular\, twice-monthly basis. We encourage you to gather\, play games\, slay dragons\, piece together puzzles\, hang out\, and meet new friends! As a completely LGBTQ-owned business\, The Rook Room is excit ed to help arrange and sponsor Prism Tabletop Club as an accessible and we lcoming event. \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Po licy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060925Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-game-night/202 6-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Adventure Sundays: RPG of the Month - Pirate Borg DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260921T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T001023Z UID:10000843-1789923600-1789941600@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Feel adventurous? You don’t need to roll a Nat 20 on a wisdo m check to know that joining the Rook Room for Adventure Sundays is a good idea! \nAdventure Sundays will take place at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe every Sunday from 5PM to 10PM. If your party has been looking for a h ome or if you’ve been meaning to try out a new TTRPG\, this is the place for you. \nOn September 19 we will be featuring an RPG of the month – P irate Borg! Thank you to Rook Room member\, Kyle\, for facilitating a teac hing season for this swashbuckling adventure. Join in with no experience r equirements! \nExclusively during this time two special menu items can be purchased with extra benefits to be used IN GAME (at the discretion of you r GM). \nThe Mana Potion: Blueberry purée\, blue raspberry syrup\, sour m ix\, Fresca\, and Sprite. Also included is a +1 Mana wooden token\, that c an recharge a spell slot. \nThe Health Potion: Strawberry Puree\, Raspberr y Syrup\, Peach Syrup\, Fresca and Sprite. Also included is a +10 HP woode n token\, that can be used as temp or recharged HP.  \nWe’ll reserve so me tables at our tavern for local adventuring parties to find their next t reasure or defeat their next Big Bad. \nAny and every TTRPG is welcome her e whether DND\, Pathfinder\, Kids on Bikes\, Call of Cthulhu\, Cyberpunk\, Warhammer\, or the latest and greatest table is your game\, we can’t wa it to fuel your party here. \nSeems like your inventory and spell slots ar e stocked and ready to go\, so answer the call and join us for Adventure S undays at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe! \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending t his event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The f ull agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreemen t/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T001023Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/adventure-sundays-2/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Booked For Lunch DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:79e410fb9488b208773459fa9249205f CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:This month we're reading:\nTheo of Golden by Allen Levi\n\nBoo ked for Lunch is our newest book club! Grab your lunches and join us for a ll or some of the hour to discuss this month's book.\n\nParticipants are e ncouraged to pick up a book in advance and attend the in-person discussion . Print copies are generally available to check out the day after the prev ious month's book club. For those living in Altoona or rural Polk county\, ebook and eaudiobook editions may also be available on Bridges or hoopla. \n\nThe book is the same for both Who Picked this Book? Club and Booked fo r Lunch. To ensure we have space for all interested readers\, please plan to attend one.\n\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:East High School – Boys Fall Golf: Valley Golf Classic (Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T150000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193472@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Fall Golf – Valley Golf Classic LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boys Fall Golf: Valley Golf Classic (Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T150000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221995@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Fall Golf – Valley Golf Classic LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306012659 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Score yourself great resources at the DMU Library Vendor Fair 2026 ! DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183607Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53940814810051 CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Free food\, swag\, and handouts! \n\nLibrary vendors will be h ere with their products to show you new and favorite features and answer q uestions.\n\nMonday\, Sept 21 at noon - 1PM in Summerfield's!\n\n \n\nVisi t the vendors and complete your passport to be entered into a prize drawin g!\n\nVendors attending include:\n\nUpToDateElsevierJoVEMcGraw-HillOvidThi emeVisualDxVisible BodyAll of these products are provided through the libr ary and are free for you to use!\n\n \n\nEmail the library with any questi ons: library@dmu.edu\n\nVisit the library online at: lib.dmu.edu/home LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183607Z LOCATION:Summerfield's URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu/event/score-yourself-great-resources-at-the-d mu-vendor-fair-2026?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=de s-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hand in Hand Mom's Support Group DTSTART:20260921T183000Z DTEND:20260921T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T012307Z UID:10003664-1790015400-1790020800@valley.church CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”mi ddle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_ direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_ position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_bord er_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visibl e” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” sha pe_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” colum n_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”defaul t” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default ” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ ba ckground_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” col umn_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target= ”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_ri ght” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=” default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” bord er_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style= ”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\nJoin other moms of children with special needs as we come together to share\, connect\, a nd support one another in a welcoming and understanding space. \nWe meet o n the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. \nNo registration is needed—just come as you are! \nFor details about our next meeting\, feel free to emai l us at hih@valley.church. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012307Z LOCATION:The Gathering\, 4343 Fuller Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, U nited States URL:https://valley.church/event/moms-support-group-2/2026-09-21/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Night Trivia at Hawk Heaven DTSTART:20260921T190000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:247c0a953f3a082b83443b3dfccedffb CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us every Monday for an elevated trivia night experience!\ n\n \n\nEVERY MONDAY\n 7pm start time\nFREE!!!\nHawk Heaven Tavern | 805 1 7th Ave SW\, Altoona! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Girls Tennis: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es North (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T210000Z DTEND:20260922T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T181806Z UID:evt-186956@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Tennis – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es North LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181806Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Girls Tennis: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es North (Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T210000Z DTEND:20260922T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T181806Z UID:evt-186957@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Nort h LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181806Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Volleyball: PCM JV Volleyball Tournament (Junior Varsity 2) DTSTART:20260921T220000Z DTEND:20260921T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-189302@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity 2 Volleyball – PCM JV Volleyball Tournament LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: PCM JV Volleyball Tournament (Junior Varsity 2) DTSTART:20260921T220000Z DTEND:20260921T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221551@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity 2 Volleyball – PCM JV Volleyball Tournament LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Girls Cross Country: PCM XC Invite (Varsity ) DTSTART:20260921T222000Z DTEND:20260921T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185694@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – PCM XC Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines East vs O ttumwa (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T182530Z UID:evt-188250@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines East vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182530Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines East vs O ttumwa (Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T182530Z UID:evt-188251@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines East vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182530Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Boys Cross Country: PCM XC Invite (Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T225000Z DTEND:20260921T234000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185695@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Cross Country – PCM XC Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Football: Marshalltown vs Des Moines East (Ju nior Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188247@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Football – Marshalltown vs Des Moines East LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Football: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-189303@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Cen ter-Grimes LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – CANCELLED – Football: Des Moines Lincoln vs Ottumwa (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180734Z UID:evt-192621@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Football – Des Moines Lincoln vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180734Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bad Company (NA Meeting) DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:9jd0ksu0pvi0topcnpgu7mtkc4_R20260803T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a registered Narcotics Anonymous meeting. For more information\, please go to na.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Football: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Junior Var sity) DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221091@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Cen ter-Grimes LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alpha DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T060040Z UID:10004605-1790013600-1790019000@valley.church CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”mi ddle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_ direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_ position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_bord er_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visibl e” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” sha pe_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” colum n_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”defaul t” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default ” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ ba ckground_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” col umn_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target= ”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_ri ght” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=” default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” bord er_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style= ”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\nGo t Questions About Faith? Let’s Talk Over Dinner. \nBig questions\, frien dly conversations. \n\n\nEver wonder about life’s deeper meaning or wher e God fits into everything? You’re not alone. Alpha is a space for exp loring those thoughts without pressure or judgment—just real conversatio ns over a good meal. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row typ e=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin= ”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”de fault” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” r ow_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength= ”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position= ”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no -extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone =”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_ desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_al ignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_align ment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color _opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none ” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_ position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_stre ngth=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animatio n_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple ” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar _btn size=”medium” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent -Color” icon_family=”none” text=”REGISTER” url=”https://valley churchdm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3800170″][/vc_column][/vc _row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T060040Z LOCATION:Valley Church\, 4343 Fuller Rd\, We\, IA\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valley.church/event/alpha/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:09/21 | Book Launch - Rebecca Janni DTSTART:20260921T233000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T181923Z UID:15697-1790015400-1790020800@beaverdalebooks.com CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:At the beginning of all things\, God spoke\, and a family tree sprouted in the dust. Adam and Eve were the first branches\, but soon thi s beautiful tree came to include Noah\, Abraham\, Jesse\, King David\, and eventually Jesus… \nBranch retells the journey from sin to salvation th rough stirring poetry and a wonderfully accessible metaphor of trees\, gar dens\, and plants. Luminous art from Michelle Carlos overflows with striki ng Old and New Testament imagery\, which is explained further in back matt er notes from the author and illustrator. Whether readers are hearing this story for the first–or hundredth–time\, they’ll find something new to discover on this expansive journey from Genesis to Revelation. Branch  is an unforgettable book to share during all seasons\, especially around C hristmas and Easter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit – Courtney Wil son\nRebecca Janni (pronounced Yawn-nee) goes by Rebecca on paper\, Becky in voice and sign language (sign name: B handshape\, tap opposite shoulder )\, and “Mom” to six adult and young adult children. She lives in Stil lwater\, MN with her husband James\, their youngest daughter Elizabeth\, a nd their two dogs Ollie and Louie.  \nYoung Becky learned early that biki ng was the best way to get around the neighborhood and reading was the bes t way to get around the world. On a bus ride home from school\, she confid ed to a friend that she was working on a novel about a girl and her horse. She never finished the novel\, but a horse of a different hoof shows up i n her Every Cowgirl series.  \nHer newest book\, Branch: A Resurrection S tory\, is her “heart on paper\,” exploring the connection between her faith and writing. For as long as she can remember\, her most profound mom ents of prayer and worship have happened with a blank sheet of paper and a pen. Whether she is journaling\, writing for ministry\, or creating a wor k of fiction\, writing feeds her faith and faith enriches her writing. \nR ebecca holds a BA in English and French from Iowa State University and an MAT in English Education from Boston University. She has enjoyed teaching both high school and college. In addition to writing children’s books\, Rebecca has written for Meredith Corporation publications\, local ministri es\, and education curricula. She loves visiting schools\, universities an d libraries\, offering story times and writing workshops. If you invite he r\, she might pedal into your neighborhood\, too! \n \n  \nBeaverdale Boo ks is proud to donate 10% of the book’s event sales to Central Iowa Deaf Academy\, an organization committed to academic excellence\, spiritual fo rmation\, and social-emotional growth to equip Deaf students for lifelong success\, service\, and faith-filled living. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T181923Z LOCATION:Beaverdale Books\, 2629 Beaver Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/09-21-book-launch-rebecca-janni/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Beaverdale Books X-SOURCE-URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/poetry-open-mic-night-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night DTSTART:20260922T000000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T060936Z UID:10000553-1790017200-1790024400@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Gather all of your smartest friends and get ready to show off your collective brain power with Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe every Monday night\, starting at 7 PM. \n Trivia is played live and is hosted by one of our Geeks Who Drink Quiz Mas ters. The event lasts for roughly two hours and consists of 7 rounds of 8 questions\, including an audio round and a visual round. \nAnswers are sub mitted electronically through a website\, so make sure someone on your tea m has a phone\, tablet\, or even a computer to use during the game. Others are welcome to follow along on their own devices. Just make sure to charg e your batteries beforehand! \nIt’s free to play for your chance at priz es and bragging rights. No registration required. Teams of up to six playe rs per team are eligible to play and win. Teams of more than six are welco me to join\, but won’t be eligible for prizes\, so we recommend larger t eams consider splitting into two teams. \nTrivia nights will be held every Monday night at the same time and place – 7 PM at the Rook Room Game Lo unge & Cafe – so make plans to meet up with friends every week and make it part of your routine. \nGeeks Who Drink is part of a nationwide pub qui z provider with venue partner locations all across the U.S. Be sure to fol low Geeks Who Drink social media for updates and even some insider knowled ge on upcoming trivia nights! \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, yo u are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T060936Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/geeks-who-drink-pub-quiz-trivia-night/20 26-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-i a 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:Kenny Frette & the Country Classics DTSTART:20260922T110000Z DTEND:20260922T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:09107278fa56f05fb32b090efcdc8401 CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Country music fans will not want to miss this show! Join Ken F rette and his band in the Finish Line Show Lounge as they play your favori te country songs from the past. Must be 21 or older to attend. Free show! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Prairie Meadows Casino\, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr \, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Set: Movie DTSTART:20260922T130000Z DTEND:20260922T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T182325Z UID:eab2156d0c600ceb7e814018273aec86 CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while watching a film on our big sc reen. Come alone or bring a friend! Fresh-popped popcorn and beverages wil l be provided.\n\nThis month we'll be watching: 1776 (1972)\n\nNo registra tion required\, must be 60+ to attend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182325Z 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:Extended Summer Evenings DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000899-1790071200-1790105400@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:From June through September\, the Botanical Garden stays open late on Tuesdays and Fridays—giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of summer\, your way. \nCome early. Stay late. Or arrive just in time for su nset. \nWander paths in full bloom\, relax on the lawn\, or take in the gl ow of golden hour across the gardens. Whether you’re meeting friends\, p lanning a date night\, or enjoying a family outing\, Extended Summer Eveni ngs offer a flexible\, welcoming way to experience the Botanical Garden. \ nPLAN YOUR EVENING of golden hours filled with flowers. \nMembers and dono rs enjoy free access. Not a member yet? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/extended-summer-hours-9-22/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creative Club DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:2j9jc0kpf0kqa4lr7j6jbpnkim_R20260728T170000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Express yourself through art and creativity! No experience nec essary. Paint / Color /Draw / Crochet / Scrapbook / CollageMaterials will be provided or you can bring your own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306013684 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAA Presents\, A Mid-Day Conversation with Nana Coleman\, BN’13: Building a Meaningful Career Beyond Traditional Paths DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T060006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53913756416307 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:What happens when your original career plan no longer fits? Wh ether you're considering a career change\, exploring an entrepreneurial id ea\, or simply looking for your next professional challenge\, we have you covered. Join us for an exclusive virtual mid-day conversation with Nana C oleman\, about how to navigate uncertainty\, embrace new opportunities\, a nd build a meaningful career path.\n\nNana Coleman is a Des Moines-based f inancial services professional. His current work as a Financial Advisor w ith Principal Financial Network of Central Iowa builds on his experiences as an entrepreneur\, product leader\, and actuary\, where he has been focu sed on increasing economic equity by building and expanding access to inno vative financial solutions. He has led efforts to develop accessible finan cial protection products\, while also contributing to workforce and educat ional opportunities for students from historically underrepresented backgr ounds. In addition to this\, he helped co-found Pyramid Theatre Company\, Des Moines’ first Black theater company\, reflecting a broader commitmen t to strengthening the city’s business\, education\, and arts communitie s.\n\nHis career has pivoted from corporate actuarial science to entrepren eurialism and small business ownership. Through his experience in navigati ng change\, he will share the framework and mindset that have guided him t hrough career pivots\, new ventures\, and leadership opportunities\, offer ing practical tools that attendees can apply immediately. The conversation will be facilitated by Black Alumni Association Board Member\, Yaa Gyamfu ah Nsiah AS’13.\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 22 2026\n\nTime: 12:00 pm t o 1:00 pm\n\nWhere: Zoom (Register Here) LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T060006Z URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/baa-presents-a-mid-day-conversation-w ith-nana-coleman-bn13-building-a-meaningful-career-beyond-traditional-path s?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander DTSTART:20260922T210000Z DTEND:20260923T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181052Z UID:10000707-1790092800-1790114400@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,gaming DESCRIPTION:Gather up and head to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for you r weekly dose of Magic\, Pokemon\, Yu-Gi-Oh!\, Lorcana\, One Piece\, or mo re every Tuesday night. \nBring your decks and play with friends or soon-t o-be friends all night long\, surrounded by a community of fellow TCG fans . \nWe’ll be setting aside some of our tables to play – just look for the TCG Tuesday table stands. As always\, we’ll have our full food menu and complete lineup of cafe beverages\, cocktails\, poptails\, beers\, win es\, THC drinks\, and sodas available all night. \nJoining us for some Cas ual Commander through our official partnership with Wizards of the Coast? We can’t wait to welcome you in! A Rook Room staff member will check you in at the door using your Wizards account. Haven’t made your account ye t? No worries! Check this link out to register in advance for our TCG Tues days\, connect with other players\, and stay up to date on all things Magi c the Gathering. \nYou can find our event listing through Wizards of the C oast here.  \nDuring TCG Tuesday we will be selling limited availability themed poptails that include a free pack of Magic cards with purchase! Oth er prizes will be given out throughout the night. \nWe can’t wait to see you soon at TCG Tuesdays at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe! \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendan ce Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase- attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/pr ivacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181052Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/tcg-tuesdays/2026-09-22/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Virtual After-School Program DTSTART:20260922T211500Z DTEND:20260922T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T182355Z UID:19108-1790093700-1790096400@iowalibrary.blog CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:From exploring the wonders of outer space to celebrating the c hanging seasons\, every month brings a brand-new journey filled with DIY u nique design\, curiosity\, and friendship. Along the way\, you’ll discov er hidden talents\, build confidence\, and unlock new sides of yourself. H ow exciting! \nWhether you’re a returning friend or joining us for the f irst time\, you belong here. Each month features fresh themes\, hands-on a ctivities\, inspiring guest speakers\, stories\, and surprises all thought fully designed to make every experience feel like it was created just for you. \nWhat to Expect Each Month:\nWeek 1 – Guest Spotlight: Meet inspir ing guest speakers and discover exciting new careers\, hobbies\, and adven tures.\nWeek 2 – Book Club & Story Adventures: Dive into engaging storie s\, share your thoughts\, and connect with friends.\nWeek 3 – Creative A rts Studio: Create hands-on\, tactile projects while exploring your imagin ation.\nWeek 4 – Surprise Adventure Week: Expect the unexpected with STE M challenges\, virtual field trips\, Fact or Fiction games\, and other exc iting surprises! \nProgram Details:\nWhen: Tuesdays\, September through Ap ril | 4:15–5:00 p.m.\n(9/15/26 – 4/20/27).\nWhere/Who: Zoom/School/col lege ages are welcome!\nCost: Entire Program Absolutely FREE 100%!\n– 4- week Activity Supply Kit\n– BONUS MONTHLY INSERT – Parent Corner Newsl etter (Parent Tips\, Family Centered Activities\, Weekend Recipes.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T182355Z LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/virtual-after-school-program-2/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa (J V1) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185696@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa (J V2A) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185697@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es Roosevelt (JV2A) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T180419Z UID:evt-187020@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T180419Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es Roosevelt (JV1) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187021@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Des Moines Nor th (JV2A) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188248@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Des Moines North LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Des Moines Nor th (JV1) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188249@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Des Moines North LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221052@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV2B) DTSTART:20260922T214500Z DTEND:20260922T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221053@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Girls Cross Country: Steve McDermott Invit ational (Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193656@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – Steve McDermott Invitational LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Football: Fort Dodge vs Lincoln MS Des Moi nes (Middle School) DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002754Z UID:evt-194101@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Middle School Football – Fort Dodge vs Lincoln MS Des Moines LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002754Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Girls Cross Country: Riverhawk Cross Cou ntry Invite (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T221500Z DTEND:20260922T224500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193841@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Cross Country – Riverhawk Cross Country Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls Cross Country: Riverhawk Cross Country Invite (Junior Varsit y) DTSTART:20260922T221500Z DTEND:20260922T224500Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221998@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Cross Country – Riverhawk Cross Country Invite LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines Lincol n vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T060405Z UID:evt-187022@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T060405Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines Lincol n vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T060405Z UID:evt-187023@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T060405Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines North vs Mason City (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191463@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines North vs Mason City LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines North vs Mason City (Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191464@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines North vs Mason City LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Boys Cross Country: Steve McDermott Invita tional (Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193657@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Cross Country – Steve McDermott Invitational LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevel t (Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221622@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls Swimming & Diving: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevel t (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221623@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist Lecture: Valentin Noujaïm – “What Caïn saw\, and othe r variations on the desire to destroy" DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000559Z UID:14568-1790100000-1790100000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Des Moines Art Center invites you to join us for a free ar tist lecture with Valentin Noujaïm – “What Caïn saw\, and other vari ations on the desire to destroy.” This lecture is presented alongside th e Art Center’s exhibition\, “Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense\,” on vi ew in the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery September 10 – Dec ember 6\, 2026. \nNoujaïm is a French-Lebanese artist and filmmaker based between Paris\, France and Athens\, Greece. His work explores how individ uals and territories navigate forms of collapse\, treating contemporary ar chitecture as spaces charged with narratives\, tensions\, and latent imagi naries. Through film and video\, he examines how power\, memory\, and coll ective imaginaries are inscribed in built environments and what survives w hen they unravel. Moving between documentary and fiction\, he weaves toget her personal histories\, political landscapes\, and the silent weight of s paces to construct layered works. \nREGISTER \nFree\; registration require d.\nImage: Valentin Noujaïm\; photo by Boris Camaca \nSupported by Etant donnés\, a program of Albertine Foundation and Villa Albertine LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000559Z LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, Un ited States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artist-lecture-valentin-noujaim/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake University Women's Volleyball vs UNI DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T120027Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53007427861881 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Drake University Women's Volleyball vs UNI\nTV: ESPN+\nStreami ng Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/ced32086-0274-483f-89da-4 f8d99d2e412\nTickets: http://godrakebulldogs.com/calendar.ashx/tinyurl.com /3pr7ejvk LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T120027Z LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Knapp Center URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-university-womens-volleyball-vs -uni-6591?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-i a X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa (J V2B) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185698@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa (J unior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185699@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es Roosevelt (JV2B) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187024@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es Roosevelt (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187025@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Des Moines Nor th (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188252@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Des Moines No rth LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Des Moines Nor th (JV2B) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188253@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Des Moines North LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Girls Cross Country: Steve McDermott Invit ational (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193658@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Cross Country – Steve McDermott Invitat ional LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Meeting DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:1bbbus69asf2mbpthjsajnnntg_R20260728T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery\, cre ated for individuals and family members seeking a self-empowering way to o vercome addictive problems. All are welcome!To learn more\, visit www.sma rtrecovery.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV2B) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221054@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Junior Var sity) DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260922T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221055@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Girls Cross Country: (Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T231500Z DTEND:20260922T234500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193842@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls Cross Country: (Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T231500Z DTEND:20260922T234500Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221999@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Boys Cross Country: Steve McDermott Invita tional (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193659@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Boys Cross Country – Steve McDermott Invitati onal LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Altoona Smiles Smile From the Heart Free Dentistry Day DTSTART:20260923T000000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T182404Z UID:8a5bfb060ee1f97ecba56d60c049b52d CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Altoona Smiles is excited to host their annual Smiles From the Heart event!\n\nThey are offering free dental care for anyone in need who doesn't have the means to pay. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome!\n \n\n Date: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\n Location: Altoona Smiles\n Ho w to Join: Call 515-967-3046 to reserve your appointment today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T182404Z LOCATION:Altoona Smiles 2575 1st Ave S\, Altoona X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa (V arsity) DTSTART:20260923T001500Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185700@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover vs Ottumwa LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es Roosevelt (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T001500Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187026@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosev elt LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Volleyball: Des Moines East vs Des Moines Nor th (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T001500Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188254@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines East vs Des Moines North LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T001500Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221056@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moines Roosev elt LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bowling for Soup DTSTART:20260923T003000Z DTEND:20260923T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230240Z UID:0-9687@star1025.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Bowling For Soup are pop punk legends. Celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band\, the Grammy nominated Texan four piece smashed thei r way into the public consciousness at the start of the millennium and hav e stayed there ever since. With hits like Girl All The Bad Guys Want\, 198 5\, High School Never Ends and the Disney powered Today Is Gonna Be A Grea t Day (from Phineas and Ferb)\, there's a good chance most people you know will know at least one "BFS" song. Their 2022 album Pop Drunk Snot Bread was hailed as their best album in 15 years\, a tribute to their enduring a bility to put out great songs all the way through their career.\n\nGet you r ticket here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230240Z LOCATION:Val Air Ballroom\, 301 Ashworth Rd\, Des Moines \, 50265\, United States URL:https://star1025.com/events/bowling-for-soup/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CrossTrainers DTSTART:20260923T063000Z DTEND:20260923T080000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T193002Z UID:10002972-1790145000-1790150400@valley.church CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Equipping men with the spiritual tools to enhance their relati onship with God\, their wives\, children\, church\, friends\, and communit y. Join us each Wednesday—in-person or via Zoom—as we strive to live w ell and finish strong. \nJoin us on Zoom LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T193002Z LOCATION:Valley Church Chapel\, 4343 Fuller Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50 265\, United States URL:https://valley.church/event/crosstrainers-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center 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:Women of Vision: The Science Behind Happiness with Connie Fiscus DTSTART:20260923T113000Z DTEND:20260923T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:775a46e8c6d09ce5548db66cc249435c CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:The Carriage House at PCA Real Estate\, 3232 Hubbell Ave. DSM X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Navigator Wednesday's DTSTART:20260923T120000Z DTEND:20260923T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:bc44b9e1df4dfc8cbf8a5f08f4ac01a8 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Stop by Caring Hands on Wednesdays from 12:00–4:30PM to meet with a Community Navigator from St. Vincent de Paul.\n\nGet help with:\n • DOT driver's license written knowledge test\n• Skip the Trip service s (approved provider)\n• Employment resources for job seekers\n• Onlin e applications for SNAP\, Polk County General Assistance\, and more\n• R eferrals to St. Vincent de Paul and other community resources\n\nSt. Vince nt de Paul offers food and clothing pantries\, reentry services\, and empl oyment programming throughout central and south Des Moines. (Financial ass istance is not provided).\n\nCaring Hands 602 3rd Street SW in Altoona\n Q uestions? Call 515-967-4533 or email office@caringhandsiowa.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:Caring Hands Outreach Center 602 3rd St SW\, Altoona X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:18887-1790154000-1790157600@iowalibrary.blog CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Instructional Materials Center Office Hours \nIMC staff will b e available online during office hours to answer questions and provide inf ormation on IMC/Library services\, accessible educational materials\, orde ring materials for students and other topics. \nJust register once and rec eive the link to all office hour sessions so you have it when you need it! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/imc-office-hours-48/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Hoover High School – Girls Tennis: Class 1A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195383@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 1A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000614Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Girls Tennis: Class 2A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195388@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000614Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Girls Tennis: Class 2A Region 6 – IGHSAU In dividual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195389@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 6 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000614Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Girls Tennis: Class 2A Region 5 – IGHS AU Individual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195390@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 5 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000614Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls Tennis: Class 2A Region 5 – IGHSAU Individual Regional Ten nis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002055Z UID:evt-222459@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 5 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002055Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306014709 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pajamas With A Purpose DTSTART:20260923T181500Z DTEND:20260923T201500Z DTSTAMP:20260915T002046Z UID:53d17925f9fe9757a7aa18c5e41beba9 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and purpose! We'll assemb le pajama bags for children served through Hope Ministries Women's Center\ , write notes of encouragement\, enjoy some snacks and spend time together .\n\nWant to help but can't attend? You can also donate needed items or gi ve toward the project. Look for all the ways to participate in the Event D iscussion.\n\nCome to pack\, shop to help\, give if you'd like — or simp ly come and be part of the evening. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002046Z LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Cross 1701 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:Trivia Night at Fireside DTSTART:20260923T190000Z DTEND:20260923T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:a1018bd684f0c6a62f01999a180e764b CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:Fireside Grille 523 8th St SE\, Altoona X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Prairie Seed Walk DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000979-1790184600-1790190000@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Go on a Fall Prairie Seed Walk. Celebrate the beauty of autumn while learning the art of seed collecting on this guided prairie hike at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge\, located 30 minutes east of Des Moine s. Join Botanical Garden and NSNWR staff for a casual walk to explore loca l landscapes\, identify native plants\, and discover proper techniques for collecting and utilizing seeds for future planting. Gain insight into pra irie plant lifecycles\, seed dispersal\, and the importance of preserving native species. Participants will collect\, process\, and take home some n ative prairie seeds! \nFREE for Members | $5 Nonmembers \nREGISTER HERE \n Interested in reading up about Prairie Plants & Seeds—more info here fro m the Iowa DNR. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fall-prairie-seed-walk/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Des Moines Training Grounds Weekly DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061524Z UID:640@dsmgamingclub.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Our weekly local is held every Wednesday at the Des Moines Gam ing Club from 6-10 pm.\n\nhttps://discord.gg/yDa84ph4an\nCasual and Tourna ment Details\nCasuals\n\n 5$ to get in and play casuals all night\n Casu als start around 6 but you can arrive earlier\n Bring your own controller to make sure you are able to play games.\n Mostly have PS4/PS5s with a f ew people bringing their PCs\n Ask ahead of locals if there are specific games you would like to see available and we will work on getting that set up!\n\nTournaments\n\n 5$ to enter the Weekly Rotating tournament on top of 5$ to get in\n Tournament Starts at 7:00 pm\n Free to enter tourname nt every week showcasing a wider variety of games\n\nContact Us\nPlease fe el free to reach out to us at the IOWA FGC Discord to stay up to date on all news about the goings on in our scene and ask any questions! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061524Z LOCATION:The Des Moines Gaming Club\, 8303 University Ave\, Ste 20A\, Cliv e\, Iowa\, 50325\, United States URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com/events/des-moines-training-grounds-weekly-20 26-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-i a X-SOURCE-NAME:HOME X-SOURCE-URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game League Season 1 DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T001014Z UID:10001992-1790186400-1790193600@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Have you been looking for a way to play more games with friend s\, formidable opponents\, or family? Are you wanting to find your inner b oard game competitor\, or maybe just improve some of your gaming skills? O r maybe you just wanna party with your fellow game lovers. Whatever you m ay be looking for\, Rook Room Game League is locked and loaded for Season 1 of our very first competitive Board Gaming League. Our focus is fun and friendly competitive play\, with plenty of opportunity for all levels of g amers.  \nIt’s Season 1 of Game League. You have two paths. Some of you will find three other team mates and sign up together. Others will sign u p solo and get paired with three new friends. No matter the path you choos e\, adventures await like never seen before at Rook Room Game Lounge & Caf e! \nTogether\, eight teams of four will enter the ring to compete in a fu n and friendly competitive circuit. One welcome event\, six sessions of ga meplay\, and one big celebration later\, you will have completed your firs t eight session Game League season! Teams that meet all qualifications of completin g the Season will get a free commemorative pin\, invite to an ex clusive celebration party\, and the chance to win prizes! Look for the ful l FAQ on the Game League website for more rules and gameplay details. \n Each of the six sessions of gameplay\, players rotate between playing one of four games. Season 1’s games are Azul\, Dominion\, Wingspan\, and Ti cket to Ride. Are you an expert in one or new to all four? Head to that F AQ on the Game League website to find out how your team can divide and c onquer the six sessions fairly (and what happens if someone can’t make a session!). \nWe encourage all kinds of gamers to join in on Game League w hether you are solo\, brand new to games\, or a gaming champion already.  During our welcome gathering we will have structured time to get to know t he games and your teammates and fellow teams\, so we will all start with a solid foundation of knowledge. \nRegistration for Game League can be foun d at the button below. \nLET’S GET GAMING! \nThis season’s Game League Dates: \nAll sessions are 6PM to 8PM at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe.   \n08/05/26 – Week 1 – Welcome Gathering- Get to know the teams and the games!\n08/12/26 – Week 2 – Gaming Week 1\n08/19/26 – Break Week \n08/26/26 – Week 3 – Gaming Week 2\n09/02/26 – Week 4 – Gaming We ek 3\n09/09/26 – Week 5 – Gaming Week 4\n09/16/26 – Week 6 – Gamin g Week 5\n09/23/26 – Week 7 – Gaming Week 6\n09/30/26 – Break Week\n 10/07/26 – Week 8 – Party! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T001014Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/rook-room-game-league/2026-09-23/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:!🎉 09-23 | Meet the Author - Jodi Picoult DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z UID:15087-1790188200-1790193600@beaverdalebooks.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this chance to meet Jodi Picoult\, the #1 New Yo rk Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name\, as she returns to De s Moines!  Jodi had such a great visit in 2024\, that she requested to co me back again.  PURCHASE your ticket HERE!  Ticket price includes: admis sion for one person + a pre-signed copy of her newest book + a photo with Jodi!\n\nHollow Bones is a riveting novel about the risks we take to prot ect the ones we love in a world where crisis is always just around the cor ner.\n\nOn September 11\, 2001\, when Molly Fitzgerald was only two months old\, her mother went to an appointment at the World Trade Center and nev er came home. Her father and the stepmother who raised her couldn’t have loved her more\, but she still grew up with a healthy dread of disasters. \n\nNow an adult\, she runs the Rhode Island Department for Emergency Prep aredness\, mapping out ways to save lives during storms\, epidemics\, and airplane crashes. She and her husband\, Jesse—a police polygraph expert with his own history of crisis—have found a love that is a solace in a d angerous world. But then the unexpected upends their new marriage\, leadin g them both to question everything they thought they knew.\n\nMoving betwe en past and present\, Hollow Bones is an epic story of the lies we tell ourselves as we write the narratives of our lives\, the plans we design to protect ourselves at the worst moments\, and the ties that bind mothers a nd daughters.\n \n\nJodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine novels\, renowned for combining richly drawn charact ers with timely and thought-provoking themes. Her 30th novel\, Hollow Bon es\, will publish on September 15\, 2026. Her books\, including Mad Honey  (co-written with Jennifer Finney Boylan)\, Wish You Were Here\, The Boo k of Two Ways\, A Spark of Light\, Small Great Things\, Leaving Time\, an d My Sister’s Keeper\, have been translated widely and have reached mi llions of readers around the world. She has also co-authored two young adu lt novels\, Between the Lines and Off the Page\, with her daughter Sam antha van Leer.\n\nPicoult’s work is celebrated not only for its emotion al depth and meticulous research but also for tackling complex moral and e thical issues with nuance and compassion. Whether writing about reproducti ve rights\, racism\, school shootings\, or end-of-life choices\, she invit es readers into intimate\, often controversial spaces that challenge assum ptions and spark conversation.\n\n\nIn addition to her literary achievemen ts\, Picoult is a passionate and vocal advocate for intellectual freedom a nd the freedom to read. She has emerged as one of our nation’s most outs poken opponents of book banning\, working with organizations such as PEN A merica and Unite Against Book Bans to defend the right to read. Her essays and speeches on the subject have resonated with educators\, librarians\, and readers nationwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKali White VanBaale will join Jodi as moderator for this event. She is the award-winning author of the n ovels The Monsters We Make\, The Good Divide\, and The Space Between. Sh e also writes and publishes short stories\, personal essays\, and articles . \n​Kali is the managing editor-at-large of the nonfiction literary jou rnal and anthology Past Ten  and is a core faculty member in the Linden wood University MFA in Writing Program where she was named adjunct profess or of the year.  \nShe lives in Iowa with her family and is a 2025 Iowa A uthor Award recipient. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE:  This event will be held in th e Franklin Center’s Large Auditorium located on the northwest corner of the venue.  Doors will open at 5:30 pm.  Free parking is available on th e north\, west\, and south parking lots.  All books will be pre-signed.  Additional copies will be available for purchase from Beaverdale Books.  A professional photographer will arrange for photos.  Full refunds must be requested 48 hours prior to the event.  Handicapped access is availabl e.  If unable to attend\, ticketed attendees may arrange to pick up their signed copy at Beaverdale Books the week FOLLOWING the event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230230Z LOCATION:Franklin Event Center\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/9-23-meet-the-author-jodi-picoult/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Beaverdale Books X-SOURCE-URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/poetry-open-mic-night-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T060924Z UID:10001162-1790188200-1790199000@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Des Moines’ most exciting and most fun jigsaw p uzzle competition! Test your ‘saw skills against the best in Puzzlepaloo za. \nThe Rook Room’s extremely popular jigsaw puzzle competition\, Puzz lepalooza\, is back for another round on at SingleSpeed Brewing \nCheck-in begins at 6:00 PM\, and the competition begins promptly at 6:30 PM. \nFor those who haven’t been before\, teams of up to four face off in a race to be the first to complete their 500-piece puzzle. Sound easy? Don’t be deceived because the competition is stiff\, and we throw in just a little twist: the opportunity to sabotage the other teams. \nSingleSpeed has an amazing menu full of tasty bites\, brews\, and non-alcoholic options – s o come hungry and thirsty! Once you finish your puzzle\, feel free to hang out and enjoy the vibe. \nReservations are required\, and space is limite d. Cost is $50 per team of up to 4 players and includes the puzzle\, which is yours to keep. Only one registration is required per team. \nGrab some of your best puzzle friends and register today for Des Moines’ hottest jigsaw competition! \nTickets will go on sale roughly one month before the competition. Please watch for exact dates and times in our newsletter and on social media. \nWhen tickets are available\, you will find them here b y clicking the button below. \nRegister Here \nGET EXCLUSIVE EARLY REGISTR ATION ACCESS\nTo get exclusive early access to future events\, sign up for our newsletter! It comes out once a week\, and we promise not to spam you r inbox. \nSubscribe Now \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can b e found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy \nWaitlist Policy: We enc ourage you to keep these event dates open if possible. If something does c ome up or plans change\, we certainly understand. Life is busy. We just re quest that you remove yourself from the waitlist by emailing us at info@th erookroom.com and letting us know. Due to the popularity of our Puzzlepalo oza events\, we want to do our best to make sure that everyone who wants t o attend has that chance. Failing to respond to multiple waitlist invites over several events may negatively affect your chances of receiving future invitations. Again\, this policy is in place to help make sure we are abl e to help everyone who wants to attend has that opportunity and we appreci ate your assistance in making that happen. \nRefund Policy: Refunds will b e accepted up to 7 days prior to the event based on the event start time. Refund requests made inside the 7-day window will be handled on a case-by- case basis and may be contingent on waitlist team acceptance. For refund r equests within that window\, we encourage you to reach out to info@therook room.com to begin a conversation. We will do everything we can to try to r each the best outcome for all parties. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T060924Z LOCATION:SingleSpeed Brewing\, 303 Scott Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, U nited States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/puzzlepalooza-jigsaw-puzzle-competition- at-singlespeed-brewing-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia 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:Middle School Wednesday Night DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T192249Z UID:10004711-1790188200-1790193600@valley.church CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Middle School Ministry Wednesday night is for 6th-8th graders who want to have fun\, connect with a small group\, and grow in their fai th! No registration is required\; you can just show up! Wednesday nights a re the best way to get connected with other middle schoolers who are follo wing Jesus. We hope you can join us! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T192249Z LOCATION:Valley Community Center\, 4444 Fuller Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-wednesday-night/2026-09-23/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Iowa murder mystery\, retold by an all-Iowa cast & crew DTSTART:20260924T000000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T062103Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53870056600296 CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Drake English Department’s Susan Glaspell Writers & Critics and the Varsity Cinema will present the 90-minute film “Jury of Her Peer s\,” an adapted screenplay based on the 1917 short story by Drake journa lism graduate (1899!) and Pulitzer prize winning playwright\, Susan Keatin g Glaspell. We will welcome the Iowa filmmaker\, William Rock\, and a few members of his cast & crew for a brief panel discussion after the showing. \n\nTickets & seating available at: https://varsitydesmoines.com/movies/j ury-of-her-peers/\n\nTICKETS ARE FREE FOR DRAKE STUDENTS - Contact event o rganizer Dr. Carol Spaulding-Kruse for discount code. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T062103Z LOCATION:Varsity Cinema URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/an-iowa-murder-mystery-retold-by-an-a ll-iowa-cast-crew?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des- moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR