Tech Tuesdays
May 21, 2013 - May 22, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Avenue
The Forest Avenue Library offers a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program for 6th to 12th graders created by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Enjoy real-world interaction and project-based learning through hands-on projects and competitions.
Indianola StoryWalk
May 22, 2013 - 6:30 am - 9:00 pm at Mcvay Trail
9th & 15th St
Read and walk together as you enjoy family-friendly books posted along trails and in Indianola’s city parks. The schedule for 2013 features three books in three different locations throughout Indianola. Visit website for more details.
Birding Basics
May 22, 2013 - 11:00 am - 11:45 am at Gray’s Lake
2100 Fleur Drive
Give your smartphone a break & head out to Gray’s Lake over lunch to “Tweet Up” with the birds. Each Wednesday, join local birder John Bissell to watch as water & land birds stop by Gray’s Lake Park to refuel for their continued journey north during spring migration.
Iowa Cubs
May 22, 2013 - 12:05 pm - 4:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs. Las Vegas 51s (Mets) at 12:05 PM
NLC Des Moines Mask & Mingle
May 22, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Pkwy
NLC Des Moines Fellows invite you to our Masquerade Ball. Grab your mask and join us minutes from downtown Des Moines to support civic leaders from Des Moines as well as the next generation of leaders across the country. Bring your own mask for the competition or purchase one at the event! Tickets $20. Visit https://ff.secure.newleaderscouncil.org/page/contribute/nlc-des-moines-2013ff for more info.
Lend Me a Tenor
May 22, 2013 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
It’s Cleveland Grand Opera Company’s gala season opener. World famous tenor Tito Morelli is to perform Otello, but when he finally arrives, he’s drunk. Through a hilarious series of mishaps, with two Otellos in costume and two women en dishabille, the farce spins out of control onstage and off. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End.
Indianola StoryWalk
May 23, 2013 - 6:30 am - 9:00 pm at Mcvay Trail
9th & 15th St
Read and walk together as you enjoy family-friendly books posted along trails and in Indianola’s city parks. The schedule for 2013 features three books in three different locations throughout Indianola. Visit website for more details.
Iowa Cubs
May 23, 2013 - 12:05 pm - 4:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs. Las Vegas 51s (Mets) at 12:05 PM
West Des Moines Farmers’ Market
May 23, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Valley Junction
137 5th St
Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4 – 8 pm.
Jimmy Carter Happy Hour
May 23, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd Street
The Jimmy Carter Happy Hour features free samples from local and award winning brewers from 6-8:30pm every Thursday at el Bait Shop!
