Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
Good morning, West Des Moines.
🏥 Health
The Des Moines Fire Department is launching the REACH Program in Polk County to help overdose survivors receive treatment.
Funded by opioid settlement funds, the program offers social support (and medically assisted treatment) to ease demands on first responders and bring hope to affected families.
🎉 West Des Moines Events
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Emanuel Ax Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Sheslow Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the extraordinary talent of renowned pianist Emanuel Ax in a solo recital.
Crossroads: A History of the Blues
2-4 p.m. — Forest Avenue Library — Free entry — Explore the evolution of the blues from the Delta to Chicago with expert musicians and stories.
Winnie the Pooh Theatre Show
1-5 p.m. — Stoner Theater — Ticket prices vary — Adventure with Pooh, Piglet, and friends as they explore the Hundred Acre Wood in a theatrical adaptation of Milne's classic tales.
Tech Central Open House
6-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Explore the latest maker lab innovations with 3D printers, laser cutters, and various crafting demonstrations.
Mardi Gras Prix Fixe Dinner with NOLA Jazz Band
7-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $85 per person — Celebrate Mardi Gras with a seven-course dinner accompanied by live jazz by the sensational NOLA Jazz Band.
Baby Rhyme Time
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in playful rhymes, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers.
General Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Enjoy happy hour pricing — Test your knowledge weekly with Trophy Husband Trivia at Exile Brewing.
Ballet Des Moines: Nothing Holds Still
7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $35, $54, $74, $89 — Experience the premiere of three captivating ballets featuring talented dancers and live music by the Belin Quartet.
5th Annual BingoBASH
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Elwell Family Food Center — Tickets available on site — Enjoy family-friendly bingo sessions and support local nonprofits.
Iowa Reptile Show
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines — VIP & General Admission Tickets at the door — Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies with local breeders.
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