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X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines · Thursday · 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: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:East High School – Boys Fall Golf: Des Moines East vs Council Bl uffs Jefferson (Varsity) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTSTAMP:20260909T182219Z UID:evt-195239@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Fall Golf – Des Moines East vs Council Bluffs J efferson LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T182219Z 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:20260924T100000Z DTEND:20260924T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:be4188c0d0d914d4f54684b7b79fc726 CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, dance\, and play at this interactive story time! Join us for a half-hour of books\, rhymes\, and music perfect for yo ur little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards.\nN o registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Boys Fall Golf: Des Moines North vs Council Bluffs Jefferson (Varsity) DTSTART:20260924T150000Z DTEND:20260924T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-193818@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Fall Golf – Des Moines North vs Council Bluffs Jefferson 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:Braille Babies DTSTART:20260924T150000Z DTEND:20260924T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:18906-1790244000-1790245800@iowalibrary.blog CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille Babies \nToday’s Programming: Apple Harvest\nConcept Covered: Sorting by Size LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-54/?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:Lunch + Learn: Anti-Stigma\, Abby Holt\, EFR DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003652Z UID:4ksm7tvvpqamfuufi3omv1jm9g_R20260827T170000@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:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306015734 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:Teen Make and Take DTSTART:20260924T180000Z DTEND:20260924T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T182325Z UID:1f2013e3dcfa352ca993cc25cc334c10 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Drop in and create your very own squishy! We'll have all suppl ies ready for your creation.\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:Meditation to Support Recovery DTSTART:20260924T181500Z DTEND:20260924T190000Z 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:Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) DTSTART:20260924T190000Z DTEND:20260924T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002611Z UID:13140-1790258400-1790263800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gat her at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connectio ns and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will offer a social atmo sphere and a variety of exploratory projects to try out materials and tech niques with the support of an experienced teaching artist. \nIn this sessi on\, students will create their own greeting cards. Materials\, tools\, an d instructor guidance will be provided. \nCost of the class is $30 ($24 fo r Art Center members). \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002611Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-studio-series-2/?u tm_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:SPARC Networking Event DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260924T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182002Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53427786789151 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We invite faculty or staff to join us for our SPARC Networking Event. This time will allow you to connect with your peers and SPARC pers onnel to discuss upcoming opportunities\, current grant-related topics\, a nd to connect for future collaborations/submissions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182002Z LOCATION:Howard Hall\, 212 URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/sparc-networking-event?utm_source=cal discovery&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:Lincoln High School – Football: Des Moines Lincoln vs Sioux City North (Freshman) DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260924T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187027@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Des Moines Lincoln vs Sioux City 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:Meet & Play Social Game Night DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T060924Z UID:10000772-1790265600-1790276400@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:20260831T060924Z 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- 24/?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:Mahjong Open Play DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061000Z UID:10001296-1790265600-1790280000@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Follow the winds to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe every fou rth Thursday (4PM-8PM) where we will host Mahjong Open Play. \nThis tradit ional yet modern game is bringing in new players every day. Have you been waiting to try it? Don’t be a joker and come on down! Beginners will lea rn the basics and seasoned pros will be able to find another community mee tup to play their favorite game. \n\nWe will have limited tiles available to play with\, so please bring your own supplies into our space. We will h ave a few copies of regular and large print Mahjong Cards available for us e during this event. \nAll styles of play are welcome at this event includ ing American\, Chinese\, or Riishi. You can stop by any time during the Op en Play hours and stay for a little or awhile. \nThe full cafe and food me nu will be available for purchase during this event. There is no ticket fe e associated with Mahjong Open Play\, but PlayPasses are required to enter the Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe every day after 4PM. \n\n\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 \nGraphics and writing for this event were made without the use of artificial intelligence by someone who can’t wait to learn Mahjong w ith you! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061000Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/mahjong-open-play-3/2026-09-24/?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: Indianola Invitationa l (Varsity) DTSTART:20260924T213000Z DTEND:20260925T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187028@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Cross Country – Indianola 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:09-24 | Meet the Author - Jaime Zollars DTSTART:20260924T213000Z DTEND:20260924T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z UID:15396-1790267400-1790272800@beaverdalebooks.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Simon is comfortable in his quiet house\, surrounded by famili ar sounds\, smells\, and sights. Outside is another story. Outside\, he imagines all the awful maybes that could be lurking in the unknown: Bullie s! Rattlesnakes! Martians! But when Simon is forced to venture from his ho me\, he sees that not everything is quite what he expected. If the worst t hing ever is out there waiting for him\, maybe the best thing ever is\, to o? \nIn this richly illustrated story about expectations and embracing new experiences\, Jaime Zollars offers young readers a way to explore feeling s of uncertainty—and reminds them that what if? is a question with man y happy answers. \nJaime Zollars creates picture books for curious readers . Through the conversation between words and pictures\, her stories invite children to look twice\, question first impressions\, and discover new la yers with every reading. Using visual metaphor\, humor\, and imagination\, Jaime explores courage\, uncertainty\, and the small shifts in perspectiv e that help us better understand ourselves and one another. She is the aut hor and illustrator of the Little\, Brown picture books The Truth About Dr agons and Maybe Monsters. A former illustration professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)\, Jaime enjoys sharing the creative proces s with young readers and encouraging them to tell stories that only they c an tell. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230230Z LOCATION:Beaverdale Books\, 2629 Beaver Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/09-24-meet-the-author-jaime-zollars/ ?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:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines North (JV2A) DTSTART:20260924T214500Z DTEND:20260924T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185701@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover 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:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines North (JV1) DTSTART:20260924T214500Z DTEND:20260924T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185702@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV1 Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover 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 – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es East (JV1) DTSTART:20260924T214500Z DTEND:20260924T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187029@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:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es East (JV2A) DTSTART:20260924T214500Z DTEND:20260924T224000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187030@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2A 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:Lincoln High School – Boys Cross Country: Indianola Invitational (Varsity) DTSTART:20260924T220000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187031@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Boys Cross Country – Indianola 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:Drake University Softball vs Iowa Western DTSTART:20260924T220000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T120006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53732922122426 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Drake University Softball vs Iowa Western LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T120006Z LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Buel Field URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-university-softball-vs-iowa-wes tern?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:20260924T220000Z DTEND:20260924T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T182553Z UID:19307-1790269200-1790272800@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-2/ ?utm_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:Art for Every Body DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14484-1790271000-1790276400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Art for Every Body is a welcoming creative program designed fo r adults (ages 18+) of all abilities who are seeking connection\, reflecti on\, and community through art. This experience begins with a visit to the Des Moines Art Center’s galleries\, where participants will explore art works and participate in a guided conversation about a selected work. Afte r the museum visit\, participants will transition to an art making worksho p that invites personal expression inspired by the gallery experience. \nT his program fosters curiosity\, connection\, and creativity\, offering a s pace where every body can engage with art in ways that are meaningful and empowering. Whether you’re curious about art\, seeking creative expressi on\, or hoping to connect with others in a supportive environment\, all ar e welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring support people or companio ns\, and accommodations are available upon request at registration to ensu re everyone can fully engage. \nFree\; registration required. \nREGISTER \ nContact the Community Access Program Manager at kburr@desmoinesartcenter. org in advance with specific needs so we can prepare appropriate accessibi lity supports. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-for-every-body-2/?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:2026 Rainbow Welcome Reception DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182002Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52958692062486 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Rainbow Union\, Drake Alumni Relations\, and the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association at our annual welcome and celebration o f LGBTQ+ students\, faculty/staff\, and alumni. It's important to ensure t hat our entering and returning LGBTQ+ students feel supported on campus by the LGBTQ+ and allied community on campus. Food and drink are provided\, and there's always a chance to snap a photo with Griff! Please come and go as you are able.\n\nAll LGBTQ+ and allied students\, alumni\, faculty/sta ff are invited to come to get to know each other and be in community. If y ou are interested in attending\, we encourage you to register here to let us know how many to expect.\n\nIf you can't make it\, that's okay! Please leave words of advice\, encouragement\, and inspiration for our students h ere. Let our LGBTQ+ students know the fierce and fabulous network of alums \, students\, faculty\, and staff that have their back!\n\n \n\nDate: Thur sday\, September 24\, 2026\n\nTime: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (short welcome at 6 pm)\n\nWhere: Drake University Alumni House (2700 University Ave\, Des Mo ines\, IA\, 50311) LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182002Z LOCATION:Alumni House URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/2026-rainbow-welcome-reception?utm_so urce=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:An Evening with Harry Smith: His Reflections on America at 250 DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000331Z UID:0-9744@star1025.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to invite you to share an evening with one o f America’s most compelling storytellers. Acclaimed journalist and story teller Harry Smith will narrate American Mosaic at our Season Debut in September\, and he’s joining us for an exclusive dinner and conversation on Thursday\, September 24. Over dinner\, Harry will share his reflection s on America at 250 years\, offering his unique perspective on the people\ , moments and stories that have shaped our nation. Then\, on September 26 and 27\, experience his extraordinary gift for storytelling on stage as he narrates the complete American Mosaic\, a powerful musical celebration of America’s 250th birthday. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000331Z LOCATION:Walnut on Grand\, 6011 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, U nited States URL:https://star1025.com/events/an-evening-with-harry-smith-his-reflection s-on-america-at-250/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=d es-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preserving Your Harvest DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000999-1790271000-1790276400@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Join Flora Café to learn safe and effective methods for prese rving your harvest: fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs through canning\, dryi ng\, and freezing. This hands-on class covers food safety\, proper equipme nt\, storage techniques\, and best practices to help you extend the life o f your harvest and enjoy seasonal foods year-round! Includes all food ingr edients needed\, instruction\, recipes\, and small take-home gift. \n$21.2 5 Members | $25 Nonmembers \nREGISTER HERE \nHave you dined at Flora yet? It’s a delicious farm-to-table spot right in the heart of the Botanical Garden! See what’s on the menu HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/preserving-your-harvest/?utm_sourc e=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 – Girls Swimming & Diving: Mason City vs Des Mo ines East (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-188226@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Mason City vs Des M oines East 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 Swimming & Diving: Mason City vs Des Mo ines East (Varsity) DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-188227@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving – Mason City vs Des Moines E ast 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:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines North (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260924T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185703@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover 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:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines North (JV2B) DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260924T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185704@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover 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 – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es East (JV2B) DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260924T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187032@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:JV2B 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:Lincoln High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es East (Junior Varsity) DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260924T235500Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187033@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Junior Varsity 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 – Football: Des Moines East vs Waukee Northwest (Freshman) DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188255@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Des Moines East vs Waukee Northwest 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 Ames ( Freshman) DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T002459Z UID:evt-189308@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Ames LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T002459Z 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:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z 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: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Ames (Freshman) DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T001913Z UID:evt-221437@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Ames LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T001913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Panel Dialogue on Religion and the Insurance Industry DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T003245Z UID:14137-1790272800-1790278200@comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:On Thursday September 24 at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 Univer sity Ave)\, we host our first event of our 2026–2028 series on Prophets & Profits\, a panel dialogue featuring local insurance industry executives . LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T003245Z LOCATION:Drake University\, Aliber Hall\, 2847 University Ave\, Des Moines \, IA\, 50311\, United States URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/panel-dialogue-on-religio n-and-the-insurance-industry/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:The Comparison Project X-SOURCE-URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/religions-of-des-moine s/des-moines-zen-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Religion and Insurance: A Panel Discussion DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T062103Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53860968069373 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:On Thursday September 24 at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 Univer sity Ave)\, The Comparison Project and Zimpleman College of Business host the first event of their 2026–2028 series "Prophets & Profits\," a panel dialogue featuring local insurance industry executives. The series is gen erously supported by the Joel W. Peterson Trust. \n\nInsurance does more t han calculate probabilities and pay claims. It determines how uncertainty\ , vulnerability\, and financial loss are shared—and who will be protecte d when catastrophe strikes. Decisions about pricing\, coverage\, exclusion s\, claims\, and capital therefore involve not only technical and commerci al judgments\, but also fundamental questions of fairness\, responsibility \, trust\, and human dignity.\n\nThis opening panel in the Prophets & Prof its series will bring together experienced insurance executives to explore how their personal moral and religious convictions inform the difficult d ecisions they face as leaders. How do they balance actuarial discipline an d financial sustainability with compassion and social responsibility? Are there ethical limits to risk-based pricing\, even when it is economically justified? What responsibilities do insurers have to individuals and commu nities facing risks they cannot reasonably bear alone?\n\nDrawing on both personal experience and professional expertise\, the panelists will consid er how these tensions shape their leadership\, their organizations\, the i nsurance industry\, and the communities they serve—especially in a world confronting growing climate volatility\, healthcare costs\, and interconn ected economic risks.\n\nPanelists for the event include: \n\nScott Jean i s President and CEO of EMC Insurance Companies\, where he has served since beginning his career as an actuary in 1991. A graduate of Iowa State Univ ersity\, he is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.\n\nNick Gerhart is Chief Operating Offi cer of Homesteaders Life Company and previously served as Chief Administra tive Officer at FBL Financial Group and Commissioner of the Iowa Insurance Division. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and both law and health-administration degrees from Saint Louis Unive rsity.\n\nChristian Walk is Senior Vice President\, Legal and Associate Ge neral Counsel at Global Atlantic Financial Group\, as well as a respected leader in Iowa’s insurance community. An attorney and ordained minister\ , he brings a distinctive perspective on the intersection of professional responsibility\, faith\, and ethical leadership.\n\nJason Giles is a share holder at Nyemaster Goode whose corporate practice encompasses insurance\, mergers and acquisitions\, commercial transactions\, governance\, and ris k assessment. A Drake MBA and law graduate\, he is active in his church an d religious organizations and previously served a two-year mission in Ecua dor. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T062103Z LOCATION:Aliber Hall\, 101 URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/religion-and-insurance-a-panel-discus sion?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:DSM Smash Bros. Local DTSTART:20260924T233000Z DTEND:20260925T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061524Z UID:694@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-2026-09-24/?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:Lincoln High School – Football: Des Moines Lincoln vs Sioux City North (Varsity) DTSTART:20260925T000000Z DTEND:20260925T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187034@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines Lincoln vs Sioux City 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:Hoover High School – Volleyball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines North (Varsity) DTSTART:20260925T001500Z DTEND:20260925T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-185705@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Volleyball – Des Moines Hoover 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 – Volleyball: Des Moines Lincoln vs Des Moin es East (Varsity) DTSTART:20260925T001500Z DTEND:20260925T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-187035@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity 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:Jordan Concert Series: Heidi Melton\, soprano DTSTART:20260925T003000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T000008Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53887658531165 CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Heidi Melton\, acclaimed for her “big gleaming soprano” (T he New York Times) and hailed by La Presse as “the Wagnerian voice we ha ve been waiting for since Flagstad and Nilsson\,” has established hersel f as one of the leading dramatic sopranos of her generation. Known for her interpretations of the works of Wagner\, Strauss\, and other late Romanti c composers\, she is a frequent guest at the world’s foremost opera hous es and concert halls. In the 25/26 season she performs Strauss’s Vier le tzte Lieder with both the Littleton Symphony Orchestra and the Boulder Phi lharmonic.\n\nMs. Melton has appeared with many of the world's major opera companies\, including The Metropolitan Opera\, San Francisco Opera\, Hous ton Grand Opera\, Deutsche Oper Berlin\, Oper Frankfurt\, Opernhaus Züric h\, Canadian Opera Company\, English National Opera\, Badisches Staatsthea ter Karlsruhe\, Opéra National de Bordeaux\, Bayreuther Festspiele\, Seat tle Opera\, and Teatro La Fenice.\n\nA sought-after interpreter of the gre at Wagnerian heroines\, Melton has portrayed Isolde (Tristan und Isolde)\, Sieglinde and Brünnhilde (Die Walküre\, Siegfried\, Götterdämmerung)\ , Senta (Der fliegende Holländer)\, and Elisabeth and Venus (Tannhäuser) . Her repertoire also includes Ariadne (Ariadne auf Naxos)\, Amelia (Un ba llo in maschera)\, Santuzza (Cavalleria rusticana)\, Mescalina (Le grand m acabre)\, Elsa (Lohengrin)\, and Gertrud (Hänsel und Gretel)\, among othe rs.\n\nOn the concert stage\, she has appeared with the Vienna Philharmoni c\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, New York Philharmoni c\, Dallas Symphony\, Minnesota Orchestra\, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic\, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic\, Tonkünstler Orchestra (Vienna)\, Orques tra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya\, Hong Kong Philharmon ic\, New World Symphony\, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra\, Montreal Symph ony Orchestra\, Aspen Music Festival Orchestra\, St. Louis Symphony\, and Colorado Springs Philharmonic.\n\nMelton’s artistry has led to collabora tions with many of the world’s most celebrated conductors\, including Va lery Gergiev\, Sir Simon Rattle\, Fabio Luisi\, Donald Runnicles\, Alan Gi lbert\, Jaap van Zweden\, Kirill Petrenko\, Zubin Mehta\, Karina Canellaki s\, Eun Sun Kim\, Andres Orozco-Estrada\, Kent Nagano\, Marin Alsop\, Jame s Gaffigan\, Markus Stenz\, Robert Spano\, and Patrick Summers.\n\nNotable career highlights include her debut with the Vienna Philharmonic performi ng the Immolation Scene from Götterdämmerung under Valery Gergiev at bot h the Musikverein and Carnegie Hall\; her Bayreuth Festival debut as Siegl inde in Die Walküre\; a BBC Proms appearance as Elisabeth in Tannhäuser with Donald Runnicles\; and the role of Isolde in Tristan und Isolde with the Mariinsky Orchestra. Her discography includes Tristan und Isolde with the Mariinsky Orchestra (Gergiev) and Wagner’s Siegfried and Die Walkür e with the Hong Kong Philharmonic (van Zweden) on the Naxos label. She als o appears on The Metropolitan Opera’s commercially released Ring Cycle c onducted by Fabio Luisi (Deutsche Grammophon).\n\nA graduate of the Eastma n School of Music and the Curtis Institute of Music\, Melton is a winner o f the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions\, the Sara Tucker Awar d\, and the Hans Gabor Belvedere Competition.\n\nMs. Melton proudly shares her expertise with Turn The Spotlight\, a foundation working to identify\ , nurture\, and empower leaders – and in turn\, to illuminate the path t o a more equitable future in the arts. Turn The Spotlight offers mentorshi p by and for exceptional women\, people of color\, and members of other eq uity-seeking groups in the arts.\n\nThis event is free and open to the pub lic.\n\n \n\nAbout the Jordan Concert Series \nThe Jordan Concert Series is named in honor of Alice and Frank B. Jordan\, a prominent couple in Dr ake’s history. Alice (Yost) Jordan graduated from Drake University in 19 38 and married Dr. Frank B. Jordan\, a long-time professor of music and fo rmer dean of Drake University’s College of Fine Arts. \n\nAlice Jordan p ublished more than 250 choral and organ works during a long and distinguis hed career as a composer. Several of her works gained international exposu re. She was active in the Des Moines community\, serving on the boards of the Des Moines Symphony Association\, the Des Moines Women’s Club\, the Drake Alumnae Association\, and President of the Des Moines Civic Music As sociation. She received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Drake in 2006 and was inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame in 2002. \n\ nThe Jordans founded the Jordan Concert Series in 1992\, and when Alice pa ssed away in 2012\, the legacy for the concert series began. The Jordan Co ncert performance will take place at their namesake venue\, the Jordan Sta ge of Sheslow Auditorium. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T000008Z LOCATION:Sheslow Auditorium URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/jordan-concert-series-heidi-melton-so prano-2183?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