Good morning, West Des Moines.

The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick will host their annual parade on Tuesday, March 17 at noon at Grand Avenue in Des Moines, ending at 7th Street, and a Pre-Paddy Party on Saturday, March 14 at The Shop DSM on Cherry Street (2 to 6 p.m.).

Environmental advocates rallied at the Capitol rotunda Wednesday to urge lawmakers to restore funding for the Iowa Water Quality Information System and address radon and coal ash issues.

They warned that without $600,000 in funds, the monitoring system might go offline in summer 2026 — fueling health concerns.

Central Iowa Water Works will expand its reverse osmosis facility in Grimes to meet growing demand, increasing output from 5.3 to 8.5 million gallons per day with completion scheduled by 2030 — a new plant is planned on the metro's west side for 2032.

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.

Writers' Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Share your writing and get feedback from fellow writers in a supportive environment.

Tabletop Game Night

7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Roll dice and enjoy classic board games along with D&D character sign-ups for all skill levels.

Sushi Making Class

6-8 p.m. — Waterfront Seafood Market — Drinks sold separately — Learn hands-on sushi making with provided ingredients in a fun and creative atmosphere.

The Outreach Project

1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No registration required — Connect with community advocates for vital resources like meal sites and shelters.

Spirit Sports Des Moines Nationals 2026

March 7-8 — RecPlex — Bids offered for Summit Championships — Cheer on the top all-star cheerleading teams in this energetic competition.

The Po' Ramblin' Boys Concert

6-8 p.m. — xBk Live — Tickets start at $56 — Enjoy an unforgettable performance by the Po' Ramblin' Boys in Des Moines.

Hawthorne Heights Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — $81+ — Experience the energetic live performance of Hawthorne Heights in Des Moines, IA.