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Monday, December 16th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
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Asian Cooking Class: Learn to Make Vegetable Dumplings
Participants will learn to prepare vegetable dumplings with guidance from CultureALL ambassadors, featuring a different dish in each session of this three-part cooking series.
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Triple Chocolate Shortbread Baking Class
Attendees will learn to make triple chocolate shortbread with Pie Bird Pies, enjoying samples and receiving recipes and baking media recommendations.
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Jingle in the Junction Holiday Celebration
Many businesses in Valley Junction extend their hours on Thursdays, offering opportunities to shop for holiday gifts and enjoy free entertainment amidst festive lights.
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Community Resource Connection Event
The Des Moines Public Library collaborates with local organizations to provide information on community resources such as meal sites and shelters, along with support for various needs.
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Ugly Sweater Speed Dating Event for Ages 35-45
A speed dating event for singles aged 35-45 featuring an ugly sweater theme, allowing participants to connect over a series of short conversations.
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Show
Experience a festive evening with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as they perform classic holiday songs alongside timeless hits from their legendary repertoire.
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NOLA Holiday Show featuring the NOLA Jazz Band
Experience the vibrant sounds of the NOLA Jazz Band at the Noce Jazz Club, a premier destination for live music in Des Moines.
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I Spy: Winter at Des Moines Public Library
Children can search for winter-themed pictures in the youth area for a chance to win a prize.
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JT's Slapshot New Year's Puck Drop Hockey Tournament
JT's Slapshot New Year's Puck Drop is a competitive hockey tournament featuring various age divisions held in West Des Moines, IA.
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Decoy Live Performance
Decoy will perform live at Wooly's in Des Moines, offering an evening of entertainment starting at 8 PM.
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