Good morning, West Des Moines.

Reports of about 100 potential bird flu cases have spiked since late November in West Des Moines and nearby communities.

Wildlife rehabilitators urge residents to keep their distance and report clusters of dead waterfowl (especially at public spots) to the Iowa DNR.

Starting Jan. 1, the Polk County Health Department will stop billing private insurance — including Medicare — and require immediate payment for services while still accepting Medicaid excluding STI visits and providing routine and seasonal vaccines; patients with private insurance are advised to use their primary doctor.

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.

Knitting 101 Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Hoyt Sherman Place — Cost info not provided — Learn the basics of knitting in a fun two-part course to create a cozy scarf or cowl.

Olivaya Dream: Stretch Series

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Registration opens December 1st — Start your new year with soothing stretches to ground your body and calm your spirit.

Land Investment Expo

8 AM — Iowa Events Center — Virtual registration available — Explore land investment trends and network with industry leaders at this premier event.

Tie Blanket Workshop

10 AM – 4 PM — Mainframe Studios — Ticket required — Create tie blankets and pillows with random fleece fabrics while enjoying a community craft experience.

Trivia Night at Exile Brewing

6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Happy hour pints for $4.50 — Test your knowledge with Trophy Husband Trivia and enjoy a fun evening out.