Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

If you never looked at a childhood belief as an adult, you still believe it as a child. Maybe it’s time to take a fresh look.

This is a secular life review workshop. It will entail individuals examining and reflecting on key moments in their life (birth, school, teenage years, young adult, current) and writing letters from the perspective of you during that time to current you, and current you writing back. These will be shared amongst a very small group that are doing the same exercises.
You’ll remember things you had forgotten, you’ll see things in a new light, you’ll hear that deep dark secret you’ve been keeping….somebody else in the group has it too.
You’ll find hurts you didn’t know about, comfort in letting go of things you’ve held onto, and hopefully a path forward in being a healthier, happier human.
NOTE: The moderator is not licensed, trained nor affiliated in any way with any psychological, grief, trauma or any such group. He has been through a similar process that was life changing and this is simply paying it forward. There is no charge, nothing will be sold.
This will take a tremendous amount of your time, could be 10+ hours per week for ~12 weeks. Dates are TBD. Once a group is selected (3 people max) we’ll work around everyone’s schedule.
Please contact with questions.Please sign up via the link below, we’ll only have room for those that have signed up.

Local Event: Letters From Your Inner Child - Kickoff

Polk County

Ankeny

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Letters From Your Inner Child - Kickoff

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What is all this? Just matter, energy and probability? Is there more? Is there a creator or source? Are we living in a simulation?
This group is for those seeking answers, and those who feel they’ve found them and wish to share.
Any religion or belief system is welcome to a frank, honest and respectful discussion. We’ll tailor topics based on group members and interest. One meetup could be discussing Noah’s Ark, another enlightenment, another simulation theory.
You don’t need to be an expert, you just need to be curious.PLEASE SIGN UP VIA THE LINK BELOW

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Outlets of Des Moines

Curiouser and curiouser! A Broadway-style, animal-free circus is tumbling, flying, and laughing its way into Iowa as the Venardos Circus returns to <a href="https://www.outletsofdesmoines.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Outlets of Des Moines</a> from May 29 – June 7, 2026. <a href="https://www.venardoscircus.com/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tickets are on sale now</a>! Inspired by the spirit of Alice, audiences are invited to step through the looking glass and under the iconic red-and-white striped big top, entering a delightfully unexpected world where gravity is optional, laughter is contagious, and extraordinary talent takes center ring.
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 <li>Friday, May 29 – 7 p.m. OPENING NIGHT!</li>
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 <li>Saturday, May 30 – 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.</li>
 <li>Sunday, May 31 – 2 p.m., 5 p.m.</li>
 <li>Wednesday, June 3 – 7 p.m.</li>
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 <li>Thursday, June 4 – 7 p.m.</li>
 <li>Friday, June 5 – 7 p.m.</li>
 <li>Saturday, June 6 – 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.</li>
 <li>Sunday, June 7 – 2 p.m., 5 p.m.</li>
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General Admission tickets start at $17.95 for youth under the age of 12 and $28.95 for adults. One baby in arms (two years old or younger) is admitted free with each paying adult. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.venardoscircus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">VenardosCircus.com</a> or <a href="https://www.outletsofdesmoines.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">OutletsofDesMoines.com</a>.

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