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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!
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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
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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
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X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Tim's Personal Story
DTSTART:20260917T170000Z
DTEND:20260917T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T003652Z
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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
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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-
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Actuarial Science and Risk Management Alumni Reception
DTSTART:20260917T210000Z
DTEND:20260917T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260815T002234Z
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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
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X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Meet & Play Social Game Night
DTSTART:20260917T210000Z
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T060943Z
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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-
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 Multicultural Welcome Reception
DTSTART:20260917T223000Z
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T182002Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Alumni Reunion Welcome Reception
DTSTART:20260917T230000Z
DTEND:20260918T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z
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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
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X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu
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SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Meeting
DTSTART:20260917T230000Z
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z
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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
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SUMMARY:Valley Sisterhood Between the Pages
DTSTART:20260917T233000Z
DTEND:20260918T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T060040Z
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