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🌱 Patch AM: Blue Plate Mystery Dinner & Auction and 10 more events
Happening soon: Lapsit Storytime on the West Des Moines Patch calendar
Hello West Des Moines! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Lapsit Storytime at West Des Moines Public Library
- Senior Strength and Balance at West Des Moines Public Library
- Alpha at Valley Church
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 62, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.
📸 Around West Des Moines
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Des Moines
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★ Featured events ★
- Lapsit Storytime →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
10:30 am
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Senior Strength and Balance →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
11:00 am - Alpha →
Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
5:00 pm - Learn to Play Mah Jong →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
5:30 pm - Hand in Hand Mom's Support Group →
The Gathering, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
6:30 pm - Mom's Night Out at Pause Studio →
Pause West Des Moines, 7120 University Avenue, West Des Moines - Ribbon Cutting: WineStyles West Des Moines →
West Des Moines IA - West YP: Golf Affinity Group →
West Des Moines IA - Regroup →
Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
10:00 am - Toddler Storytime →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
10:30 am - West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
5:30 pm - Blue Plate Mystery Dinner & Auction →
Cass County Community Building, 805 W 10th St, Atlantic
5:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
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- KITTY REUNITED WITH FAMILY!
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- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for University Ave Back of House Team Member (Night time) in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 'It's outdated': City, partners investing in upgrades to Des Moines skywalk signage (weareiowa.com)
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- 2026 Toyota 4Runner Trd Off Road Premium for Sale $60,668 Wilson Toyota of Ames Vehicles For Sale Near Des Moines (desmoinesregister.com)
Ok West Des Moines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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