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X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines · Wednesday · 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: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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime DTSTART:20260923T100000Z DTEND:20260923T103000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:750ed96f0d56d3346cda66d24bc0cbd5 CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting\, acry lic paints\, brushes\, easels\, aprons\, and space for you to spread out. We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This is not a guided painting event.\n\nRegistration required\, must be 60+ to attend. 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:Women of Vision: The Science Behind Happiness with Connie Fiscus DTSTART:20260923T113000Z DTEND:20260923T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:775a46e8c6d09ce5548db66cc249435c CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:The Carriage House at PCA Real Estate\, 3232 Hubbell Ave. DSM X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z UID:18887-1790154000-1790157600@iowalibrary.blog CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Instructional Materials Center Office Hours \nIMC staff will b e available online during office hours to answer questions and provide inf ormation on IMC/Library services\, accessible educational materials\, orde ring materials for students and other topics. \nJust register once and rec eive the link to all office hour sessions so you have it when you need it! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/imc-office-hours-48/?utm_source=caldisc overy&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:Hoover High School – Girls Tennis: Class 1A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195383@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 1A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis 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:Lincoln High School – Girls Tennis: Class 2A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195388@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 7 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis 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 Tennis: Class 2A Region 6 – IGHSAU In dividual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195389@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 6 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis 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:Roosevelt High School – Girls Tennis: Class 2A Region 5 – IGHS AU Individual Regional Tennis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000614Z UID:evt-195390@www.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 5 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis 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:Girls Tennis: Class 2A Region 5 – IGHSAU Individual Regional Ten nis (Varsity) DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002055Z UID:evt-222459@roosevelt.dmschools.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Varsity Girls Tennis – Class 2A Region 5 – IGHSAU Individu al Regional Tennis LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002055Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Roosevelt High School - Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://roosevelt.dmschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306014709 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: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Fall Prairie Seed Walk DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000979-1790184600-1790190000@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Go on a Fall Prairie Seed Walk. Celebrate the beauty of autumn while learning the art of seed collecting on this guided prairie hike at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge\, located 30 minutes east of Des Moine s. Join Botanical Garden and NSNWR staff for a casual walk to explore loca l landscapes\, identify native plants\, and discover proper techniques for collecting and utilizing seeds for future planting. Gain insight into pra irie plant lifecycles\, seed dispersal\, and the importance of preserving native species. Participants will collect\, process\, and take home some n ative prairie seeds! \nFREE for Members | $5 Nonmembers \nREGISTER HERE \n Interested in reading up about Prairie Plants & Seeds—more info here fro m the Iowa DNR. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fall-prairie-seed-walk/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Des Moines Training Grounds Weekly DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061524Z UID:640@dsmgamingclub.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Our weekly local is held every Wednesday at the Des Moines Gam ing Club from 6-10 pm.\n\nhttps://discord.gg/yDa84ph4an\nCasual and Tourna ment Details\nCasuals\n\n 5$ to get in and play casuals all night\n Casu als start around 6 but you can arrive earlier\n Bring your own controller to make sure you are able to play games.\n Mostly have PS4/PS5s with a f ew people bringing their PCs\n Ask ahead of locals if there are specific games you would like to see available and we will work on getting that set up!\n\nTournaments\n\n 5$ to enter the Weekly Rotating tournament on top of 5$ to get in\n Tournament Starts at 7:00 pm\n Free to enter tourname nt every week showcasing a wider variety of games\n\nContact Us\nPlease fe el free to reach out to us at the IOWA FGC Discord to stay up to date on all news about the goings on in our scene and ask any questions! 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/des-moines-training-grounds-weekly-20 26-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-i a X-SOURCE-NAME:HOME X-SOURCE-URL:https://dsmgamingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game League Season 1 DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T001014Z UID:10001992-1790186400-1790193600@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Have you been looking for a way to play more games with friend s\, formidable opponents\, or family? Are you wanting to find your inner b oard game competitor\, or maybe just improve some of your gaming skills? O r maybe you just wanna party with your fellow game lovers. Whatever you m ay be looking for\, Rook Room Game League is locked and loaded for Season 1 of our very first competitive Board Gaming League. Our focus is fun and friendly competitive play\, with plenty of opportunity for all levels of g amers.  \nIt’s Season 1 of Game League. You have two paths. Some of you will find three other team mates and sign up together. Others will sign u p solo and get paired with three new friends. No matter the path you choos e\, adventures await like never seen before at Rook Room Game Lounge & Caf e! \nTogether\, eight teams of four will enter the ring to compete in a fu n and friendly competitive circuit. One welcome event\, six sessions of ga meplay\, and one big celebration later\, you will have completed your firs t eight session Game League season! Teams that meet all qualifications of completin g the Season will get a free commemorative pin\, invite to an ex clusive celebration party\, and the chance to win prizes! Look for the ful l FAQ on the Game League website for more rules and gameplay details. \n Each of the six sessions of gameplay\, players rotate between playing one of four games. Season 1’s games are Azul\, Dominion\, Wingspan\, and Ti cket to Ride. Are you an expert in one or new to all four? Head to that F AQ on the Game League website to find out how your team can divide and c onquer the six sessions fairly (and what happens if someone can’t make a session!). \nWe encourage all kinds of gamers to join in on Game League w hether you are solo\, brand new to games\, or a gaming champion already.  During our welcome gathering we will have structured time to get to know t he games and your teammates and fellow teams\, so we will all start with a solid foundation of knowledge. \nRegistration for Game League can be foun d at the button below. \nLET’S GET GAMING! \nThis season’s Game League Dates: \nAll sessions are 6PM to 8PM at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe.   \n08/05/26 – Week 1 – Welcome Gathering- Get to know the teams and the games!\n08/12/26 – Week 2 – Gaming Week 1\n08/19/26 – Break Week \n08/26/26 – Week 3 – Gaming Week 2\n09/02/26 – Week 4 – Gaming We ek 3\n09/09/26 – Week 5 – Gaming Week 4\n09/16/26 – Week 6 – Gamin g Week 5\n09/23/26 – Week 7 – Gaming Week 6\n09/30/26 – Break Week\n 10/07/26 – Week 8 – Party! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T001014Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/rook-room-game-league/2026-09-23/?utm_so urce=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:!🎉 09-23 | Meet the Author - Jodi Picoult DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z UID:15087-1790188200-1790193600@beaverdalebooks.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this chance to meet Jodi Picoult\, the #1 New Yo rk Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name\, as she returns to De s Moines!  Jodi had such a great visit in 2024\, that she requested to co me back again.  PURCHASE your ticket HERE!  Ticket price includes: admis sion for one person + a pre-signed copy of her newest book + a photo with Jodi!\n\nHollow Bones is a riveting novel about the risks we take to prot ect the ones we love in a world where crisis is always just around the cor ner.\n\nOn September 11\, 2001\, when Molly Fitzgerald was only two months old\, her mother went to an appointment at the World Trade Center and nev er came home. Her father and the stepmother who raised her couldn’t have loved her more\, but she still grew up with a healthy dread of disasters. \n\nNow an adult\, she runs the Rhode Island Department for Emergency Prep aredness\, mapping out ways to save lives during storms\, epidemics\, and airplane crashes. She and her husband\, Jesse—a police polygraph expert with his own history of crisis—have found a love that is a solace in a d angerous world. But then the unexpected upends their new marriage\, leadin g them both to question everything they thought they knew.\n\nMoving betwe en past and present\, Hollow Bones is an epic story of the lies we tell ourselves as we write the narratives of our lives\, the plans we design to protect ourselves at the worst moments\, and the ties that bind mothers a nd daughters.\n \n\nJodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine novels\, renowned for combining richly drawn charact ers with timely and thought-provoking themes. Her 30th novel\, Hollow Bon es\, will publish on September 15\, 2026. Her books\, including Mad Honey  (co-written with Jennifer Finney Boylan)\, Wish You Were Here\, The Boo k of Two Ways\, A Spark of Light\, Small Great Things\, Leaving Time\, an d My Sister’s Keeper\, have been translated widely and have reached mi llions of readers around the world. She has also co-authored two young adu lt novels\, Between the Lines and Off the Page\, with her daughter Sam antha van Leer.\n\nPicoult’s work is celebrated not only for its emotion al depth and meticulous research but also for tackling complex moral and e thical issues with nuance and compassion. Whether writing about reproducti ve rights\, racism\, school shootings\, or end-of-life choices\, she invit es readers into intimate\, often controversial spaces that challenge assum ptions and spark conversation.\n\n\nIn addition to her literary achievemen ts\, Picoult is a passionate and vocal advocate for intellectual freedom a nd the freedom to read. She has emerged as one of our nation’s most outs poken opponents of book banning\, working with organizations such as PEN A merica and Unite Against Book Bans to defend the right to read. Her essays and speeches on the subject have resonated with educators\, librarians\, and readers nationwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKali White VanBaale will join Jodi as moderator for this event. She is the award-winning author of the n ovels The Monsters We Make\, The Good Divide\, and The Space Between. Sh e also writes and publishes short stories\, personal essays\, and articles . \n​Kali is the managing editor-at-large of the nonfiction literary jou rnal and anthology Past Ten  and is a core faculty member in the Linden wood University MFA in Writing Program where she was named adjunct profess or of the year.  \nShe lives in Iowa with her family and is a 2025 Iowa A uthor Award recipient. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE:  This event will be held in th e Franklin Center’s Large Auditorium located on the northwest corner of the venue.  Doors will open at 5:30 pm.  Free parking is available on th e north\, west\, and south parking lots.  All books will be pre-signed.  Additional copies will be available for purchase from Beaverdale Books.  A professional photographer will arrange for photos.  Full refunds must be requested 48 hours prior to the event.  Handicapped access is availabl e.  If unable to attend\, ticketed attendees may arrange to pick up their signed copy at Beaverdale Books the week FOLLOWING the event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230230Z LOCATION:Franklin Event Center\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States URL:https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/9-23-meet-the-author-jodi-picoult/?u tm_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:Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T060924Z UID:10001162-1790188200-1790199000@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Des Moines’ most exciting and most fun jigsaw p uzzle competition! Test your ‘saw skills against the best in Puzzlepaloo za. \nThe Rook Room’s extremely popular jigsaw puzzle competition\, Puzz lepalooza\, is back for another round on at SingleSpeed Brewing \nCheck-in begins at 6:00 PM\, and the competition begins promptly at 6:30 PM. \nFor those who haven’t been before\, teams of up to four face off in a race to be the first to complete their 500-piece puzzle. Sound easy? Don’t be deceived because the competition is stiff\, and we throw in just a little twist: the opportunity to sabotage the other teams. \nSingleSpeed has an amazing menu full of tasty bites\, brews\, and non-alcoholic options – s o come hungry and thirsty! Once you finish your puzzle\, feel free to hang out and enjoy the vibe. \nReservations are required\, and space is limite d. Cost is $50 per team of up to 4 players and includes the puzzle\, which is yours to keep. Only one registration is required per team. \nGrab some of your best puzzle friends and register today for Des Moines’ hottest jigsaw competition! \nTickets will go on sale roughly one month before the competition. Please watch for exact dates and times in our newsletter and on social media. \nWhen tickets are available\, you will find them here b y clicking the button below. \nRegister Here \nGET EXCLUSIVE EARLY REGISTR ATION ACCESS\nTo get exclusive early access to future events\, sign up for our newsletter! It comes out once a week\, and we promise not to spam you r inbox. \nSubscribe Now \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agreement can b e found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy \nWaitlist Policy: We enc ourage you to keep these event dates open if possible. If something does c ome up or plans change\, we certainly understand. Life is busy. We just re quest that you remove yourself from the waitlist by emailing us at info@th erookroom.com and letting us know. Due to the popularity of our Puzzlepalo oza events\, we want to do our best to make sure that everyone who wants t o attend has that chance. Failing to respond to multiple waitlist invites over several events may negatively affect your chances of receiving future invitations. Again\, this policy is in place to help make sure we are abl e to help everyone who wants to attend has that opportunity and we appreci ate your assistance in making that happen. \nRefund Policy: Refunds will b e accepted up to 7 days prior to the event based on the event start time. Refund requests made inside the 7-day window will be handled on a case-by- case basis and may be contingent on waitlist team acceptance. For refund r equests within that window\, we encourage you to reach out to info@therook room.com to begin a conversation. We will do everything we can to try to r each the best outcome for all parties. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T060924Z LOCATION:SingleSpeed Brewing\, 303 Scott Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, U nited States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/puzzlepalooza-jigsaw-puzzle-competition- at-singlespeed-brewing-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&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: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Iowa murder mystery\, retold by an all-Iowa cast & crew DTSTART:20260924T000000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T062103Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53870056600296 CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Drake English Department’s Susan Glaspell Writers & Critics and the Varsity Cinema will present the 90-minute film “Jury of Her Peer s\,” an adapted screenplay based on the 1917 short story by Drake journa lism graduate (1899!) and Pulitzer prize winning playwright\, Susan Keatin g Glaspell. We will welcome the Iowa filmmaker\, William Rock\, and a few members of his cast & crew for a brief panel discussion after the showing. \n\nTickets & seating available at: https://varsitydesmoines.com/movies/j ury-of-her-peers/\n\nTICKETS ARE FREE FOR DRAKE STUDENTS - Contact event o rganizer Dr. Carol Spaulding-Kruse for discount code. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T062103Z LOCATION:Varsity Cinema URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/an-iowa-murder-mystery-retold-by-an-a ll-iowa-cast-crew?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