BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/des-moines-ia/src-5368.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - des-moines-ia 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/ 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:General Meeting DTSTART:20260929T230000Z DTEND:20260930T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000016-1790704800-1790704800@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 29 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter . LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moi nes\, IA\, 50314\, United States URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/general-meeting-5/ 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:Blocktober DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000017-1790985600-1791071999@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3 An outdoor block party and neighborhood g athering. A chance for River Bend neighbors to come together\, meet new fa ces\, and celebrate our community. ⚠️ Time and location details TBD. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/blocktober/ 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:SCRUB DTSTART:20261017T120000Z DTEND:20261017T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000018-1792220400-1792245600@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17 | 7 AM to 2 PM Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \n \nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-3/ 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:General Meeting DTSTART:20261027T230000Z DTEND:20261028T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000019-1793124000-1793124000@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 27 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation C enter (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moi nes\, IA\, 50314\, United States URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/general-meeting-6/ 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:November Meeting DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000022-1794938400-1794938400@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter. Monthly general meeting\, moved from the last Tuesday of the month due to Thanksgiving week. Open to all residents\, no membership required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moi nes\, IA\, 50314\, United States URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/november-meeting/ 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:SCRUB DTSTART:20261121T130000Z DTEND:20261121T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000020-1795244400-1795269600@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21 | 7 AM to 2 PM Free disposal of debris\ , yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted by the City of Des Moines. \ n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delaware Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-4/ 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:Season of Lights Home Tour DTSTART:20261205T160000Z DTEND:20261206T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T001619Z UID:10000013-1796464800-1796572800@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community,holiday DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Season of Lights Home Tour in River Bend \, one of Des Moines\, Iowa’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods. F or close to thirty years\, River Bend has opened its historic homes for a self-guided tour each September — and this year\, for the first time\, w e’re bringing it to December\, with the neighborhood decorated for the h olidays. The tour runs Saturday\, December 5th\, and Sunday\, December 6th \, 2026. \nRiver Bend is full of history\, with many homes dating back to the 1870s and a lively mix of families and architectural styles. The Home Tour is the River Bend Neighborhood Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year\, supporting community projects and events like our annual Blockt ober Party and Trunk or Treat. \nSpend a weekend afternoon stepping inside some of the district’s most striking homes and businesses\, now trimmed and decorated for the season. You’ll see restorations in progress\, the work of the architects who shaped the neighborhood\, and the kind of holi day details that make each home feel warm and welcoming. Whether you’re a longtime visitor or a first-time guest\, it’s a great way to start the holidays in Des Moines. \nThe tour is self-guided\, so you can visit the homes in any order and at your own pace\, on foot or by car. It runs from 10 AM to 4 PM both days\, rain\, snow\, or shine. Pick up your tour bookle t at the ticket booth (location to be announced) when you arrive. A courte sy shuttle will run during the tour\, though space is limited and may not accommodate everyone at all times. We look forward to sharing our neighbor hood with you this holiday season! \nTour details: \n\nDates: Saturday\, D ecember 5th and Sunday\, December 6th\nTime: 10 AM – 4 PM on both days\n Self-guided\, rain\, snow\, or shine\n\nTickets and tour booklets: \n\n$20 * on the day of the event (available online or at our neighborhood ticket booth)\n$15* in advance (deadline for advance purchase: November 30)\n*An automatic payment processing fee is added to all online ticket purchases\n Route maps and tour booklets can be picked up during tour hours at the tic ket booth (location to be announced). Early pickup is not available\n\nGet ting around and accessibility: \n\nVisit the homes in any order\, at your own pace — on foot or by car\nPark anywhere in the neighborhood\, or alo ng the street near each home\nA limited-capacity courtesy shuttle service will be available during the tour\nMany homes are historic and may have st airs or other features that limit accessibility. Contact the River Bend Ne ighborhood Association for specific questions or concerns\n\nEtiquette and guidelines: \n\nHost homes are private residences\; respectful conduct is required at all times\nAsk permission before taking photos inside the hom es\nWear provided booties or remove shoes when entering homes\nChildren mu st be accompanied by an adult at all times\n\nAmenities and experience: \n \nComplimentary water will be available along the tour route (limited supp lies)\nSome homes will be in varying states of restoration\, showcasing pr ogress year after year\nTake your time\, ask questions\, and visit local b usinesses for a complete River Bend experience\n\nEnjoy the tour\, and dis cover River Bend at its most festive! \n Learn More LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T001619Z URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/annual-historic-home-tour/ 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:Annual Meeting DTSTART:20261216T000000Z DTEND:20261216T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z UID:10000021-1797357600-1797357600@riverbendneighborhood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 15 | 6 PM | Reichardt Community Recreation Center (915 College Ave) \nZoom link shared on Facebook and in newsletter. The association’s annual meeting\, moved from the last Tuesday of the m onth due to the holiday season. This meeting includes a review of the year \, board elections\, and planning for the year ahead. Open to all resident s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave\, Des Moi nes\, IA\, 50314\, United States URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/annual-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:River Bend Neighborhood Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/category/heart-of-des-moine s-farmers-market END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR