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Event Nov. 19-21: Junior League of Des Moines accepting retailer applications for Gift Mart

The Junior League of Des Moines will host its 27th annual Gift Mart Nov. 19-21 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial. The organization also is accepting applications for retailers wishing to host …

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Event Oct. 15: Candeo to hold first fashion show fundraiser

Candeo, a Polk County nonprofit organization supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, brain injuries and chronic mental illnesses, will host a fashion show fundraiser Oct. 15 aimed at raising awareness and support for Iowans with cognitive …

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Event Sept. 18-20: Homeless Stand-Down

Polk County Veteran Affairs will be participating in the Homeless Stand-Down the weekend of Sept. 18 on the east side of the Capitol grounds. The event is open to all those who are homeless or …

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Event Sept. 20-22: IBA Annual Convention

The Iowa Bankers Association will elect new officers and directors to serve on its 2015-16 board of directors during the IBA Annual Convention, which will be held Sept. 20-22 in Des Moines. The new officers …

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Event Sept. 16-18: Iowa Credit Union Convention downtown

More than 500 credit union CEOs, directors, executive staff members, guests are expected to  attend the 85th annual Iowa Credit Union Convention this Wednesday through Friday at the Des Moines at Community Choice Credit Union …

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Event Sept. 24: International Coach Federation conference

The Iowa chapter of the International Coach Federation will hold its first statewide conference Sept. 24 in Pleasant Hill. The event, “Discovering Your YOU-niqueness in Coaching” is open to prospective ICF Iowa member coaches, those …

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Event Oct. 9: Bow Tie Ball planned for Oct. 9

The third annual Bow Tie Ball, a fundraiser for Young Variety, will take place Oct. 6 at Wakonda Club in Des Moines. The event will not only give attendees an excuse to wear a bow …

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Event Sept. 16: Library offers class on finding foundation money

The Des Moines Central Library is offering a class aimed at employees of nonprofit organizations on how to use the Foundation Center’s comprehensive funding research tool. The class is from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, …

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Event Sept. 23: DNR to study Des Moines River fish

The public is invited to join staff members from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as they capture fish from the Des Moines River to show people the variety of species living in the water. …

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Event Sept. 24: YPC hosting annual volunteer fair

Community members of all ages are invited to attend the 10th annual YPC Volunteer Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Drake University’s Olmsted Center. The fair is a way to connect Greater …