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X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines · today · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover the Wild - Blank Park Zoo DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTSTAMP:20260730T230240Z UID:0-9704@star1025.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Blank Park Zoo invites you to Discover the Wild! Meet amazing animals\, explore hands-on learning activities\, and uncover the connections between wildlife and conservation.\n\nJoin us each month f rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore Blank Park Zoo’s conservation prioritie s during our Discover the Wild Days. Discover\, Connect\, and Take Action by learning about the animals in our care\, the conservation organizations we support\, how we care for each species\, and how AZA-accredited zoos w ork together for the survival of wildlife.\n\nEvery month features a diffe rent animal and includes an at-home activity and downloadable education gu ide so you can keep exploring long after your visit.\n\nIncluded with zoo admission. Get your tickets HERE!\n\nJune - Reticulated Giraffe\n\nDiscov er the Wild Day: June 21\, 2026\n\nJuly - Wild Iowa\n\nDiscover the Wil d Day: July 18\, 2026\n\nAugust – Lemurs\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:  August 23\, 2026\n\nSeptember - Red Panda\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: Sept ember 19\, 2026\n\nOctober - Cinereous Vultures\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:  October 15-18\, 22-25\n\nNovember - Turtles\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:  November 12\, 2026\n\nDecember - Cotton-top Tamarins\n\nDiscover the Wild  Day: December 13\, 2026\n\nFull event details HERE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230240Z URL:https://star1025.com/events/discover-the-wild-blank-park-zoo/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley Junction Farmers Market DTSTART:20260827T210000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062527Z UID:1093949-1787846400-1790280000@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Every Thursday | May – September\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Val ley Junction Farmers Market\nPresented by \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00pm-8:00pm100-300 Blocks of 5th Street \nThe Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 80 weekly vendors selling fresh produce\, baked go ods\, plants and flowers\, arts and crafts\, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 100 – 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday\, May – September. \nFind each week’s vendo rs on our interactive VENDOR MAP \nFULL FARMERS MARKET DETAILS CAN BE FOUN D HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDOR OF THE WEEK\n \n \n \n \n \n Christy’s Tropical Sno (#201) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tropical Sno Hawaiian Sh aved Ice. The brand Tropical Sno says it all. Premium Sno–our block shav er shaves the ice so fine it literally absorbs our flavors. Epic Flavors –One taste will convince you that no one does it better than Tropical Sn o. Lots of Love–Every Tropical Sno is individually handcrafted for you\, the way you want it. Add cream for a more Hawaiian taste. Our delicious f lavors make our shaved ice superior! \n**Come by\, get a Sno Cone\, and ta ke a photo on our BEACH. \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Rev it Up Car Show Pres ented by Nan’s Nummies | 5th & Elm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PERFORMING ARTISTS \n\nWyatt Goodrich | 214 5th\nThe Juan & Only | 227 5th\nTwizted Things Balloons | by the arc h\nWest Homestead’s Healing Heard | Lil’ Sprouts Kid Zone\n\nNON-PROF IT & EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHTS \n\nWest Des Moines Public Library\nIowa Donor Network\nWarriors From Ashes Rising INC\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Music in the Junction\n5:00-8:30 in the Railroad Park Beverage Garden \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION DETAILS CAN BE FO UND HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n  Getting Here\nHere is the ma p link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving rout es and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Polic e officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or pr ivate driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or within 10 feet of an intersection of any stree t or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or tr affic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding pa rking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking congestio n\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available \, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDORS: Read our F armers Market Vendor Handbook and then apply to be a vendor. Applications were due 2/28. All applications received after this date will be put on a waitlist. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062527Z LOCATION:100-300 Block of 5th St\, 5th St. & Railroad Park\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music in the Junction w/ Randy Burk & the Prisoners DTSTART:20260827T220000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062527Z UID:1096489-1787850000-1790281800@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Week: Randy Burk & the Prisoners \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIn the rich tradition of artists like Steve Earle\, Johnny Cash\, and Dave Alvin\, artist Randy Burk creates mu sic that is at once exciting and familiar\, honest and soulful\, fearless and introspective. Burk has an unparalleled blue-collar work ethic that he ’s easily applied to the cutthroat world of music with a midwestern sens ibility that for the last 23 years has enabled him to play more than 200 s hows a year across the Midwest\, West Coast\, and Europe with the Prisoner s.  \nBurk’s affinity for songs about love\, life\, pain\, and good ol ’ hard work can be traced to his small-town Iowa roots. Born and raised in Atlantic\, Iowa\, Burk spent much of his youth singing in the church an d listening to his father’s collection of Elvis Presley 8 tracks. These roots he never abandoned even while sharing the stage with artists from Bi g Smith to Jason Aldean. Roots that ground honesty to his songwriting and humility across the thousands of miles and thousands of shows.  \n“My b oots have known mostly rocky roads\, but that makes the songs come easy so metimes\,” Burk says. In 2012 Randy Burk and the Prisoners won the Artis tSignal.com 90-day competition for $25\,000\, which helped them release th eir 3rd album “Money\, Heart & Soul.” Burk and the Prisoners are slate d to release their highly anticipated 5th album this winter. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This week’s b everage tent sponsors making sure you don’t go thirsty:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the hear t of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow veh icles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or with in 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on event d ays. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option \, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drops of f near Fifth and Vine streets: \n \n \n \n \n \n Rent th e Music in the Junction VIP Tent\nDo you have a celebration\, organization milestone\, or any other reason to party? (who needs a reason?) Rent the VIP tent for any Music in the Junction date. Rent the tent before the band s are booked for next year\, and you can have input on who should perform on your date. More information is here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Be a Beverage Tent Sponsor\nWe need help slinging drinks at Music in the Junction\, and your company or organization can be that help. Get marketi ng and exposure to the Valley Junction community while providing the peopl e who make this concert series continue on each year. Email Bobbie Bishop at office@valleyjunction.com for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062527Z LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, I A\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junctio n/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley Junction Farmers Market DTSTART:20260903T210000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062623Z UID:1093949-1788451200-1790280000@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Every Thursday | May – September\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Val ley Junction Farmers Market\nPresented by \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00pm-8:00pm100-300 Blocks of 5th Street \nThe Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 80 weekly vendors selling fresh produce\, baked go ods\, plants and flowers\, arts and crafts\, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 100 – 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday\, May – September. \nFind each week’s vendo rs on our interactive VENDOR MAP \nFULL FARMERS MARKET DETAILS CAN BE FOUN D HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDOR OF THE WEEK\n \n \n \n \n \n Oat So Good (#201) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oat So Good Bake Co. is a 100% gluten- free\, dairy-free sourdough microbakery specializing in freshly milled who le-grain baked goods. Every product is crafted using traditional sourdough fermentation and milled-to-order grains to preserve nutrition\, flavor\, and integrity. Rooted in professional baking technique and a passion for n ourishing families\, Oat So Good offers thoughtfully made staples designed to support gut health and active lifestyles. \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n In nerVisions HealthCarePERFORMING ARTISTS \n\nJoseph Sorensen\nTwizted Thing s Balloons | by the arch\nCirque Wonderland | by the arch\n\nNON-PROFIT & EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHTS \n\nInnerVisions HealthCare\nWest Des Moines Lacros se Club\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Music in the Junction\n5:00-8: 30 in the Railroad Park Beverage Garden \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n \n \n \n \ n \n  Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To k eep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehi cles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or withi n 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a f lashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at t he side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on event da ys. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option\ , the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drops off n ear Fifth and Vine streets:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDORS: Read our Farmers Market Vendor Handbook and then apply to be a vendor. Applications were due 2/28. All applications r eceived after this date will be put on a waitlist. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062623Z LOCATION:100-300 Block of 5th St\, 5th St. & Railroad Park\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley Junction Farmers Market DTSTART:20260910T210000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T062418Z UID:1093949-1789056000-1790280000@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Every Thursday | May – September\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Val ley Junction Farmers Market\nPresented by \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00pm-8:00pm100-300 Blocks of 5th (May – August)100-200 Blocks of 5t h (September) \nThe Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 75 week ly vendors selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants and flowers\, arts and crafts\, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 1 00 – 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday\, May – September. \nFind each week’s vendors on our interactive VENDOR MAP \nFULL FARMERS MARKET DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n VENDOR OF THE WEEK\n \n \n \n \n \n Iowa Pepper Co (#202) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We love growing peppers and making them into flavorful sauces. Our hot sauce journey started in 2020 when we rented a plot at a community gar den and grew our first pepper plants. We’re on a mission to defy watered -down\, slightly spicy vinegar sauce and we’re excited to share our fier y creations with you! \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Hot Pepper Eating Competit ion Presented by Iowa Pepper Co | 5th & Maple \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PERFORMING ARTISTS \n\nCirque Wonderland\nBeewitched Belly Dance\nTwizted Things Balloons\nErich Tran\n \nNON-PROFIT & EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHTS \n\nDowntown Disciples\nWarriors Fro m Ashes Rising\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Music in the Junction\n 5:00-8:30 in the Railroad Park Beverage Garden \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n  Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in th e heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instruction s. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or t ow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailbox es\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin o r within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal locat ed at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on e vent days. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drop s off near Fifth and Vine streets: LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T062418Z LOCATION:100-300 Block of 5th St\, 5th St. & Railroad Park\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music in the Junction w/ Cedar Falls Rock & Roll Revue DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062712Z UID:1096489-1789059600-1790281800@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Week: Cedar Falls Rock & Roll Re vue\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe CF Rock & Roll Revue is dedica ted to the music that we grew up with in our teens. All members of the ban d are Cedar Falls\, IA. natives and graduated in the class of 1977 or 1978 . High school bandmates from Cedar Falls Iowa get back together after 50 y ears to play songs we enjoyed in our youth and raise funds through live gi gs for student artists and musicians and kids experiencing hunger. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This week’s beverage tent sponsors making sure you don’t go thirsty:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valley Junction welcomes Valley High School Class of 1 970 to the VIP Tent! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find drivin g routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crossw alk at an intersection\nWithin or within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know find ing parking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking con gestion\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is a vailable\, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets: \n \n \n \n \n \n Rent the Music in the Junction VIP Tent\nDo you have a celebration\, organization milestone\, or any other reason to party? (who needs a reason?) Rent the VIP tent for any Music in the Juncti on date. Rent the tent before the bands are booked for next year\, and you can have input on who should perform on your date. More information is he re. \n \n \n \n \n \n Be a Beverage Tent Sponsor\nWe nee d help slinging drinks at Music in the Junction\, and your company or orga nization can be that help. Get marketing and exposure to the Valley Juncti on community while providing the people who make this concert series conti nue on each year. Email Bobbie Bishop at office@valleyjunction.com for mor e information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062712Z LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, I A\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junctio n/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Fall Bible Study DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20260804T183033Z UID:10004582-1789344000-1795132799@valley.church CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”mi ddle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_ direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_ position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_bord er_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visibl e” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” sha pe_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” colum n_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”defaul t” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default ” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ ba ckground_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” col umn_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target= ”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_ri ght” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=” default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” bord er_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style= ”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]SERMON ON THE MOUNT\nWomen: Week of September 14 – November 19\nMen: September 17 – November 19 \nThe Sermon on the Mount contains some of the most fa miliar and treasured passages in all of scripture—from the Lord’s Pray er and the Beatitudes to Jesus’ gentle yet profound teachings on money\, ambition\, and relationships. While we often encounter these verses in fr agments\, treating them as separate lessons\, what if we navigated these t hree chapters in Matthew exactly as they were originally heard? \nJoin us for this 9-session study as we walk verse by verse through Jesus’ teachi ng\, reading them as one cohesive message. Together we will be challenged to think differently about what it means to faithfully and obediently foll ow Jesus. \nRegister for the time you wish to attend: \n\nMultiple group o ptions available to fit your schedule\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to g row deeper in God’s Word and in community. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_colum n][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”mid dle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_d irection_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_p osition=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_borde r_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible ” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shap e_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column c olumn_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” c olumn_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column _element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default ” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default ” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ ba ckground_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” col umn_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target= ”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_ri ght” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=” default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” bord er_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style= ”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button _color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Register for Me n’s Study” url=”https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registration s/signups/3716715″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_d irection=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direct ion_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_appli es=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_dir ection=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_an imation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column _padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_pa dding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” co lumn_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” ta blet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” backg round_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_ backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius= ”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gr adient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1 /1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_i mage_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=” none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” butto n_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”non e” text=”Register for Women’s Study” url=”https://valleychurchdm .churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3715280″][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T183033Z URL:https://valley.church/event/adult-fall-bible-study-2/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Garage Sale Drop-Off Window DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260905T001015Z UID:10002010-1789516800-1790207999@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been seeking the thrill of Garage Sale season but with a Board Game twist you’ve come to the right place. We are so excite d to announce that the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe is hosting our second Game Garage Sale! What is a better way to celebrate back to school than ge tting some cash for your old games and picking up some new ones to add to your collection. \nThis page is dedicated to those looking to sell at Game Garage Sale. Looking to sell some games? Keep reading on. Just wanting to attend the sale and purchase games for yourself? Go to our main event pag e. \nPlease read everything below carefully so we can all have an exciting and successful Game Garage Sale for the community. Here’s everything yo u need to know: \nSeller’s Game List \nEvery seller needs to fill out a Seller Form and a Game List. Please click the button below to get us all t he information we need to organize Game Garage Sale. This is required for all seller’s. \nSubmit Your Seller Form + Game List \nGame Drop-Off: Wed nesday\, September 16 through Wednesday\, September 23\nDuring these dates you can drop off your used Board Games from during all open hours at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe. The Rook Room is open from 4 PM to 10 PM Mon day through Thursday and 8 AM to 10 PM Friday through Sunday. \nWe will no t be accepting any games to sell outside of this window\, so please make s ure you get your games in during this time! \nYou must complete a seller ’s form before bringing in your games. \nPlease bring your games in a bo x\, tote\, or bag that we can return to you during the Pick-Up/Payout wind ow. Containers must be clearly labeled with your name.  \nWe will not be accepting any games to sell outside of this window\, so please make sure y ou get your games in during this time! \nGame Garage Sale: September 26 fr om 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM\nDuring this time Rook Room staff will host and run the garage sale\, selling all of the games the community brought in. \nYou will get 60% of the profits of your game. Selling an old copy of Catan fo r $30? You’ll get $18. An uno deck for $5\, you’ll get $3. \nGame Pick -Up Days: Saturday\, October 3 to Friday\, October 9\nDuring open hours at the Rook Room between October 3 and October 9 you can pick up any of your games that didn’t sell. You also have the option for us to donate your leftover games to a local nonprofit. \nWe cannot wait to keep games out of the landfill and putting them in the  hands of new owners ready to play them! Feel free to read further in the FAQ below if you have questions. \n * * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/ purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookro om.com/privacy-policy \n\n\nFAQ:\nWhy are you doing this? We’ve been doi ng puzzle swaps for years now and between requests for something similar f or games and talking with our counterparts across the country\, we knew th is would be a great fit to host in Des Moines. Who doesn’t love a garage sale?! \nWhen do I drop off my games again? Game drop off is Wednesday\, September 16 through Wednesday\, September 23 during regular open hour at the Rook Room. \nI am having an issue with the form\, what should I do? If you are having issues submitting to form that persist\, you can send a co py of your Game List directly to events@therookroom.com. You can find that template here. \nHow do I price my games? You will fill out the games pri cing sheet linked here and above. This helps our team keep track of your g ames to pay you and makes our set up run smoothly. It is up to you how to price your games\, but our general recommendation is between 50-75% of mar ket value depending on the wear and quality of your game. \nCan I price my game above $30? We do allow you to do that. You will fill the price you w ant to sell your game for in the notes section of your Game List! Be caref ul\, though\, to price everything to sell if you want to see a return. \nW hat if I don’t want the games that don’t sell? We can donate your unso ld games to local nonprofits like The Beacon\, Senior Center\, and youth p rogramming! \nI don’t want the money from sales. Can I just donate my cu t? Yes\, you sure can. We’ll will use any profits to continue our missio n of providing an accessible\, community-oriented third place with great g ames\, food\, and drinks for the greater Des Moines area! \nHow do I get p aid? You will receive your payout after October 1 through Venmo. You will provide your Venmo account on the google form. This is the only payment op tion we are offering for this Game Garage Sale. \nWhy am I only getting 60 % of the sale price of my games? The Rook Room team is putting a lot of ti me and effort into making a great Game Garage sale for the community and h osting it in our space\, so we want to pay our people for their time and m ake sure we can continue to host exciting events like this for the communi ty! \nHow can I help? We love this question! If you are interested in hel ping us inventory games\, support Garage Sale set up efforts\, or spread t he word\, we love all of those options. Email events@therookroom.com to ge t more information. \nCan you help me\, I have a different question!? Fear not! Email events@therookroom.com and we will get your question answered. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001015Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/game-garage-sale-drop-off-window-septemb er-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob er-wednesday-game-night-100224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY: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:Denver\, CO @ The Improv DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260730T001828Z UID:2609-1789689600-1789775999@davelandau.com CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:@ The Improv LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001828Z URL:https://davelandau.com/event/denver-co-the-improv/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Dave Landau X-SOURCE-URL:https://davelandau.com/event/des-moines-ia-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pipsqueak Playdate DTSTART:20260918T100000Z DTEND:20260918T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:4b31cbd7ab8fbbd7f8a510d3bda60c66 CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art\, sensory activities\, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore!\nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DMAM Club Board Meeting DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230231Z UID:3931-1789718400-1789722000@rotaryclubofdmam.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:8:00 am – 9:00 am\n\n\n\n\n\nDes Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230231Z LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, Unite d States URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/dmam-club-board-meeting-9/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Club of Des Moines AM X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/michael-lavalle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Business Over Board Games DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T061016Z UID:10001817-1789718400-1789722000@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new way to expand your network by building long lasting connections? We want to create a space for you to get business\, s hare news\, and build your community here in Central Iowa\, all while play ing board games. Join us Every 3rd Friday of the month from 8AM to 9AM at the Rook Room. \nThat feeling of meeting someone new at an event\, before you find something in common and you can’t remember their name without l ooking down at their nametag? Yeah we get it. This isn’t that. \nBoard g ames boost interpersonal connection by 53% while states of isolation creat e a 21% reduction of productivity. So the choice to network over board Did we mention there’s free coffee too? We wouldn’t leave your caffeine a ddition hanging like that! \nJoin us for the Rook Room’s newest – and FREE – event\, Business Over Board Games\, to leave with some extra moti vation to kick Friday’s butt. \nParking information for the Rook Room is available on this page of our site. \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this eve nt\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agr eement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nVi ew our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy \nThe graphic s and copy for this event were created by humans who can’t wait to play Board Games with you! LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T061016Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/business-over-board-games/2026-09-18/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob er-wednesday-game-night-100224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DMU Alumni Reunion — Classes of ’76\, ’86 and ’01 DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52505947545474 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Classes of 1976\, 1986 and 2001\, mark your calendars! Des Moi nes University Medicine and Health Sciences is thrilled to invite you back to campus Sept. 17-18\, 2026\, for a spectacular reunion weekend.\n\nReco nnect with classmates\, explore campus and celebrate the legacy of DMU hea lth care professionals. Whether you’re marking a major milestone or simp ly ready to reunite with fellow alumni\, this is your chance to relive fav orite memories\, share stories of lives changed and patients served and fo rge new connections with the DMU community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230230Z LOCATION:DMU's Campus URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu/event/reunion-activities-on-campus?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Extended Summer Evenings DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000904-1789725600-1789759800@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:From June through September\, the Botanical Garden stays open late on Tuesdays and Fridays—giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of summer\, your way. \nCome early. Stay late. Or arrive just in time for su nset. \nWander paths in full bloom\, relax on the lawn\, or take in the gl ow of golden hour across the gardens. Whether you’re meeting friends\, p lanning a date night\, or enjoying a family outing\, Extended Summer Eveni ngs offer a flexible\, welcoming way to experience the Botanical Garden. \ nPLAN YOUR EVENING of golden hours filled with flowers. \nMembers and dono rs enjoy free access. Not a member yet? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/extended-summer-hours-9-18/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Hangout DTSTART:20260918T153000Z DTEND:20260918T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:62d7cfaa9f6b9ccf1bb85607bb6e7a13 CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch\, m ake crafts\, eat snacks\, or just hang out!\nGrades 6-12. Registration not required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z UID:10000013-1789729200-1792364400@www.waterworkspark.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\ nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe rfest trivia LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\ , 50321\, United States URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie rgarten/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306010608 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Iowa Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting DTSTART:20260918T173000Z DTEND:20260918T224500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183527Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53867519086793 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Continuing education credit will be available.\n \n\nLEARN MOR E AND REGISTER.\n\n \n\nTARGET AUDIENCE\n\nHealthcare clinicians.\n\n \n\n AGENDA\n\nAll times listed are in Central Time. The agenda is subject to c hange.\n\n \n\n12:00 pm - Registration\n\n12:30 pm - Welcome\n\n12:40 pm - Iowa Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting Updates and Ce lebration (Non-CME)\n\n1:00 pm - Advocacy Scholars Medical Student Recogni tion and Awards (Non-CME)\n\n1:15 pm - Infectious Disease Panel: ID Hot To pics \n\n2:00 pm - Pediatrician Well-Being\n\n2:25 pm - Sleep Medicine and Obstructive Sleep Apnea\n\n3:00 pm - Break\n\n3:30 pm - Autism Spectrum D isorder and Caregiver Resources\n\n4:00 pm - Artificial Intelligence and M itigating Burnout\n\n4:25 pm - Childhood Obesity\n\n5:00 pm - AAP Communit y Advocacy Roadmap\n\n5:30 pm - Closing Remarks\n\n5:45 pm - Adjourn LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183527Z LOCATION:The Graduate Hotel URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu/event/iowa-chapter-american-academy-of-pediat rics-annual-meeting?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=de s-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness: Grab & Go DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181717Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53861499945375 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come stop by Pom Stage with SAB to fill a bag of goodies for y ourself! All things like stress balls\, face masks\, journals\, and so muc h more! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181717Z LOCATION:Pomerantz Stage URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/mental-health-awareness-grab-go?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fitness Fridays DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:51op4geqhas32i0hm5sq1rndl0_R20260731T200000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join us every Friday for various fitness activities! Activitie s may include nature walks\, stretching\, meditative yoga\, and more! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neva Alden Live Music DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:b92d0fcbc8d2624a2ea66907feb8d8de CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of Good Food\, Good Drinks and Good Vibes! Come early and stay late. Reservations available on our website. Support Local Artists and Business! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Brick & Ivy Rooftop 400 34th Ave SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Football: Des Moines East vs Marshalltown (Fr eshman) DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188237@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Freshman Football – Des Moines East vs Marshalltown LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Conversations DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260918T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:2cp5blmmd1fp8ni10n619ce828_R20260821T213000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Have a voice in your recovery! We =welcome everyone to join us in the conversations that will help shape the services and culture of you r community center.\nGuests and volunteers will meet to have important con versations about topics like activities that are important to you\, ways t o expand pathways of recovery\, special events\, etc.\nStaff will be avai lable to answer questions and/or address concerns. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Fun Night DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:20a7g63jgmus2nrh8u6sblujv1_R20260731T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us each Friday night for free\, sober fun! Activities wil l vary each week. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Joe & Tay Live Music DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:e8db6ebd8c4a86f982cd94bb49534ef3 CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Joseph Donnelly of the national touring band Gallivant\, bring s his unique sound to the Finish Line Show Lounge for a free performance. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind show where Joseph becomes a one-man band\, l ooping every instrument live to create an unforgettable musical experience . LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Prairie Meadows Casino\, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr \, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll Fall Color DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000960-1789752600-1789756200@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing of the seasons and vibrant display of f all colors – with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Learn about what’ s in bloom\, what’s coming soon\, and other timely behind-the-scenes upd ates on our collection from Director of Horticulture Aaron Harpold. All pa rticipants must be 21 years of age or older. \n$17 Members | $20 Nonmember s \nREGISTER HERE \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for Extended Evenings through September—find out more here. Members and donors enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a m ember? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-9-18-26/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mini Terrarium Drop-In DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000965-1789752600-1789759800@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Looking to build a miniature ecosystem? Design and assemble a miniature tropical terrarium in this quick and easy drop-in activity. This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission. Available whil e supplies last. No preregistration required. Want to buy tickets to the B otanical Garden? Go Here. \nWalk-up registration available while supplies last. \n$15 per terrarium \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the G reater Des Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for E xtended Evenings through September—find out more here. Members and donor s enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in beco ming a member? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mini-terrarium-drop-in-activity-9- 18-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RocketLeague Weekly In House DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061524Z UID:738@dsmgamingclub.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Our weekly local is held every Friday at the Des Moines Gaming Club from 6-10 pm.\n\nDiscord not yet established\nCasual and Tournament Details\nCasuals\n\n 10$ to get in and play casuals all night\n Casuals start around 6 but you can arrive earlier\n Play on our gaming PCs\n Bri ng your own Controller\, You can also bring your own Playstation setup\, w e have monitors available.\n\nLeague\n\n With enough people\, we will dev elop into a local league with weekly official matches and training events held at the gaming club on the PCs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061524Z URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com/events/rocketleague-weekly-in-house-2026-03- 20-2026-03-27-2026-04-03-2026-04-10-2026-04-17-2026-04-24-2026-05-01-2026- 05-08-2026-05-15-2026-05-22-2026-05-29-2026-06-05-2026-06-12-2026-06-19-20 2-11-2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-m oines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:HOME X-SOURCE-URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beaverdale Fall Festival Trivia Night DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T001031Z UID:10002202-1789754400-1789765200@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of testing your trivia knowledge! The Ro ok Room will be running one of our popular Trivia Night team trivia events at this year’s Beaverdale Fall Festival on Friday\, September 18th\, st arting at 6:00 PM. \nTrivia will consist of five total rounds\, including general knowledge\, themed\, and audio rounds. So get your brainiest frien ds together and get ready to outsmart the competition. \nThe competition b egins at 6:00 PM in the Medicap Pharmacy parking lot. Food and beverages – including adult beverages – are available from dozens of nearby fest ival vendors. \nThe cost is $30 per team of up to six players each. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Walk-ups are welcome while team spots are available. \nSign up today for your chance at some big cas h prices for all you trivia buffs out there! \nRegister Here \n* * * * * \ n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-at tendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/priv acy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001031Z LOCATION:Beaverdale Fall Festival\, 2805 Beaver Avenue\, Des Moines\, 5031 0\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/beaverdale-fall-festival-trivia-night-09 1826/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob er-wednesday-game-night-100224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roosevelt High School – Football: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-189296@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Gri mes LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North High School – Football: Des Moines North vs Perry (Varsity ) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191459@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines North vs Perry LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln High School – Football: Ottumwa vs Des Moines Lincoln (V arsity) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-191987@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Ottumwa vs Des Moines Lincoln LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Freedom Train (AA) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:10f01339ma3haencodgunptpb5_R20260801T000000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:You can find more information about this meeting and other loc al AA meetings here: https://aadesmoines.org/meetings/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Football: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Varsity) DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230239Z UID:evt-221090@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines Roosevelt vs Dallas Center-Gri mes LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll Fall Color DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000961-1789758000-1789761600@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing of the seasons and vibrant display of f all colors – with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Learn about what’ s in bloom\, what’s coming soon\, and other timely behind-the-scenes upd ates on our collection from Director of Horticulture Aaron Harpold. All pa rticipants must be 21 years of age or older. \n$17 Members | $20 Nonmember s \nREGISTER HERE \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for Extended Evenings through September—find out more here.Members and donors enjoy f ree access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a me mber? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-9-18-26-2/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East High School – Football: Des Moines East vs Marshalltown (Va rsity) DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T064355Z UID:evt-188239@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Football – Des Moines East vs Marshalltown LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T064355Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Public Schools - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dmschools.org/departments/division-of-leadership- learning/transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Symptoms of Being Alive DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002505Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869611539897 CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:A staged reading\, written by Asher Speck\, winner of the 2026 Iowa Playwright Series. Directed by Drake Theatre student Melina Williams . Get tickets at: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/drakefinearts/6865 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002505Z LOCATION:Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/drake-theatre-arts-presents-symptoms- of-being-alive?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moi nes-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Fall Lecture Series | Finding Your Way Around the Sky DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182002Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53268604207758 CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182002Z LOCATION:Drake Municipal Observatory URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/2026-fall-lecture-series?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR