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SUMMARY:Discover the Wild - Blank Park Zoo
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260730T230240Z
UID:0-9704@star1025.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Blank Park Zoo invites you to Discover the Wild! 
 Meet amazing animals\, explore hands-on learning activities\, and uncover 
 the connections between wildlife and conservation.\n\nJoin us each month f
 rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore Blank Park Zoo’s conservation prioritie
 s during our Discover the Wild Days. Discover\, Connect\, and Take Action 
 by learning about the animals in our care\, the conservation organizations
  we support\, how we care for each species\, and how AZA-accredited zoos w
 ork together for the survival of wildlife.\n\nEvery month features a diffe
 rent animal and includes an at-home activity and downloadable education gu
 ide so you can keep exploring long after your visit.\n\nIncluded with zoo 
 admission. Get your tickets HERE!\n\nJune - Reticulated Giraffe\n\nDiscov
 er the Wild Day: June 21\, 2026\n\nJuly - Wild Iowa\n\nDiscover the Wil
 d Day: July 18\, 2026\n\nAugust – Lemurs\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: 
 August 23\, 2026\n\nSeptember - Red Panda\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: Sept
 ember 19\, 2026\n\nOctober - Cinereous Vultures\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:
  October 15-18\, 22-25\n\nNovember - Turtles\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: 
 November 12\, 2026\n\nDecember - Cotton-top Tamarins\n\nDiscover the Wild
  Day: December 13\, 2026\n\nFull event details HERE!
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Altoona Smiles Smile From the Heart Free Dentistry Day
DTSTART:20260923T000000Z
DTEND:20260924T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T182404Z
UID:8a5bfb060ee1f97ecba56d60c049b52d
CATEGORIES:community,free
DESCRIPTION:Altoona Smiles is excited to host their annual Smiles From the
  Heart event!\n\nThey are offering free dental care for anyone in need who
  doesn't have the means to pay. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome!\n
 \n\n	Date: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\n	Location: Altoona Smiles\n	Ho
 w to Join: Call 515-967-3046 to reserve your appointment today!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T182404Z
LOCATION:Altoona Smiles 2575 1st Ave S\, Altoona
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CrossTrainers
DTSTART:20260923T063000Z
DTEND:20260923T080000Z
DTSTAMP:20260816T193002Z
UID:10002972-1790145000-1790150400@valley.church
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Equipping men with the spiritual tools to enhance their relati
 onship with God\, their wives\, children\, church\, friends\, and communit
 y. Join us each Wednesday—in-person or via Zoom—as we strive to live w
 ell and finish strong. \nJoin us on Zoom
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T193002Z
LOCATION:Valley Church Chapel\, 4343 Fuller Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50
 265\, United States
URL:https://valley.church/event/crosstrainers-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=cal
 discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church
X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Community Navigator Wednesday's
DTSTART:20260923T120000Z
DTEND:20260923T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z
UID:bc44b9e1df4dfc8cbf8a5f08f4ac01a8
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Caring Hands on Wednesdays from 12:00–4:30PM to meet
  with a Community Navigator from St. Vincent de Paul.\n\nGet help with:\n
 • DOT driver's license written knowledge test\n• Skip the Trip service
 s (approved provider)\n• Employment resources for job seekers\n• Onlin
 e applications for SNAP\, Polk County General Assistance\, and more\n• R
 eferrals to St. Vincent de Paul and other community resources\n\nSt. Vince
 nt de Paul offers food and clothing pantries\, reentry services\, and empl
 oyment programming throughout central and south Des Moines. (Financial ass
 istance is not provided).\n\nCaring Hands 602 3rd Street SW in Altoona\n Q
 uestions? Call 515-967-4533 or email office@caringhandsiowa.org
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z
LOCATION:Caring Hands Outreach Center 602 3rd St SW\, Altoona
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pajamas With A Purpose
DTSTART:20260923T181500Z
DTEND:20260923T201500Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T002046Z
UID:53d17925f9fe9757a7aa18c5e41beba9
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and purpose! We'll assemb
 le pajama bags for children served through Hope Ministries Women's Center\
 , write notes of encouragement\, enjoy some snacks and spend time together
 .\n\nWant to help but can't attend? You can also donate needed items or gi
 ve toward the project. Look for all the ways to participate in the Event D
 iscussion.\n\nCome to pack\, shop to help\, give if you'd like — or simp
 ly come and be part of the evening.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002046Z
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Cross 1701 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Fireside
DTSTART:20260923T190000Z
DTEND:20260923T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z
UID:a1018bd684f0c6a62f01999a180e764b
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z
LOCATION:Fireside Grille 523 8th St SE\, Altoona
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Middle School Wednesday Night
DTSTART:20260923T233000Z
DTEND:20260924T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T192249Z
UID:10004711-1790188200-1790193600@valley.church
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Middle School Ministry Wednesday night is for 6th-8th graders
  who want to have fun\, connect with a small group\, and grow in their fai
 th! No registration is required\; you can just show up! Wednesday nights a
 re the best way to get connected with other middle schoolers who are follo
 wing Jesus. We hope you can join us!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T192249Z
LOCATION:Valley Community Center\, 4444 Fuller Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\,
  50265\, United States
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-wednesday-night/2026-09-23/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Valley Church
X-SOURCE-URL:https://valley.church/venue/valley-community-center
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