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West Des Moines
Monday, November 18th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A bereaved family from West Des Moines creates 'Lisa's Tree' app to connect needy families with community support, in memory of a family member lost to breast cancer. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The United Way of Central Iowa's Book Buddies program significantly enhances children's literacy and is recruiting around 30 new volunteers. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Des Moines business, Inner Space, offers various therapies to help mitigate seasonal depression, aiming to enhance personal growth and emotional well-being. WHO13
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Free Holiday Portraits at Exile Brewing
Experience the joy of holiday photography with complimentary portraits available to families and friends during dinner reservations at Exile Brewing.
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Baby Rhyme Time Fun
Experience an engaging session of rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories designed for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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Old Crow Medicine Show Featuring Willie Watson
Experience a night of live music with renowned Americana band Old Crow Medicine Show and special guest Willie Watson at Val Air Ballroom.
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BabyTron & BLP Kosher Live Concert
Experience an energetic live performance featuring BabyTron alongside BLP Kosher at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
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Annual Christmas Gala Fundraiser
Experience an evening filled with festive cheer featuring a meal, silent and live auctions, raffle prizes, Christmas music, and a keynote speaker.
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Montez De Durango Live Concert
Experience an exciting concert featuring Montez de Durango alongside Conjunto Atardecer, K-Paz De La Sierra, and Patrulla 81 at Val Air Ballroom.
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ASAP Mondays: Fiber Art Workshop
Experience the creativity of fiber art as you learn to use various materials and techniques to create unique projects.
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker: A Contemporary Dance Holiday Spectacle
Experience a vibrant re-imagining of the classic Nutcracker story through hip hop dance, Tchaikovsky's music, and innovative visuals at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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Baby Rhyme Time at Des Moines Public Library
Experience an engaging session filled with rhymes, songs, and stories designed for caregivers and their babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Packages Available for Pickup
Experience a stress-free Thanksgiving with ready-to-eat meal packages prepared by Chef Fernando and his culinary team.
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