Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
Good morning, West Des Moines.
AAA-Iowa warns drivers not to stop in traffic for selfies while families enjoy holiday light displays, advising that if drivers want to snap pictures they should pull over to a safe spot before taking pictures.
On Dec. 24, a young girl named Brynlee visited Waukee police & firefighters with her mom to deliver cookies and spread holiday cheer.
Officials thanked her in a Facebook post for brightening their day.
Dome for the Holidays
5-9 p.m. — Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — Adults $17, Children (2-12) $11 — Experience a dazzling light display and holiday cheer in a tropical oasis.
Chicago Wolves vs Iowa Wild
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Casey's Center — Tickets starting at $29 — Catch the excitement as the Wolves take on the Wild in this thrilling AHL matchup.
Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy
7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Fun family entertainment — Witness a hilarious twist on classic princess tales with Snow White and her friends in this musical comedy.
K-pop Meet-up
5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow K-pop fans to trade photocards, enjoy snacks, and listen to music.
New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Des Moines Civic Center — $40 - $90 — Experience mesmerizing Cirque performances mixed with orchestral masterpieces for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration.
Writers' Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No registration required — A great opportunity for writers to share their work and receive valuable feedback.
Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book
4:15-5:00 p.m. — West Des Moines Public Library — Free entry — Share your favorite book and play a fun guessing game with fellow tweens.
Baby Rhyme Time: Bilingual Storytime
9:30-10 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A delightful bilingual storytime session for caregivers and babies aged 0-18 months featuring special guest Miss Arlette.
Toast to Terrariums
5:30-7 p.m. — Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers — Enjoy wine while crafting and nurturing your own terrarium.
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works
10-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Engage in lively discussions of short written works among fellow writers.
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