Robert Hampton, will present a lecture on the cognition of Rhesus Monkeys and discuss the ability of rhesus monkeys to remember and identify things. For more information, call Maria Bohorquez at 515-271-2595 or e-mail maria.bohorquez@drake.edu.. Rm 206 Olin Hall, 1344 27th St., Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
10 Weeks to a New You!
Mastery of Consciousness Course of Study at School of Metaphysics, 3715 University Ave. Control and direct life and its circumstances with celebrated success through learning mental skills and meditation. Everyone desires situations to be different in their lives, but they don't know how to make the changes or improvements, many times feeling conflicted, anxious, and stressed. In just 10 weeks you will experience the heart-felt benefits of peace of mind, a growing inner security with a posititive, joyful, attitude about life and people. This course of study is applicable in all areas of life. Send this listing to a friend
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HEALTH/SUPPORT GROUPS
Des Moines Workout Partners Walking Club
Des Moines Workout Partners fitness group will have a walking club, martial arts, class and a beginers running club. For more information, call tracy h at 515-779-7509 or e-mail hrndx@yahoo.com. dsm workout partners, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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Dinner with the Doc
Dinner with the Doc is a health experience that will expose you to an entire new world of health and healing. Learn how to live a life of health and vitality free from drugs and surgery through chiropractic care. Call 255-3021 to reserve. A-Dong Restaurant, 1511 High St., Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
The second annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes walk-a-thon is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Copper Creek Lake and Park, 4390 East University Ave., in Pleasant Hill. All proceeds will benefit Hope Ministries’ programs and services to homeless men, women and children. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.hopeiowa.org. Copper Creek Lake, 4390 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill Send this listing to a friend
Dallas Center Farmers Market is held Fridays from 4-6:30 p.m. in front of the library through Sept. 3. Crafts, baked goods, and produce are available. Meal served by various Civic Organizations. Live Music and other entertainment – come join the fun!
The 8th annual DES MOINES RENAISSANCE FAIRE will take place at the state's newest theme park, now known as Canterbury-on-Sherwood. Hiding behind a fine grove of trees adjacent to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park,this merry olde English village features one of the biggest castles in the Midwest. It's 40 shops, ten entertainment stages and living history realms are only a part of this growing enterprise. The dates are Sept. 4-6, 11-12 and 18-19. There are discount coupon flyers to be found all over the Des Moines metro area. For further information go to www.dmrenfaire.com. Send this listing to a friend
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Latino Heritage Festival
The eighth annual Latino Heritage Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5 at Des Moines Water Works Park, 410 Fleur Drive. The largest Latino Festival in the state will includes music, exhibitors, talent search, children’s activities, poster contest, food, dance, live entertainment and the fourth Annual Latino Talent Search. Admission is $5 for adults and children ages 3 to 12 are $1. Festival dates are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.latinoheritagefestival.org. Water Works Park, 410 Fleur Dr., Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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Renaissance Faire
The fifth annual Des Moines Renaissance Faire will take place Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6, along with Sept. 11-12 and 18-19 on the grounds of Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, 4051 Dean Ave. Over the course of three weekends, the Faire will feature “Knights, Barbarians and Heroes,” “Scots, Britons and Irish” and “Pirates, Persians and Buccaneers.” Visit www.dmrenfaire.com. Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, 4051 Dean Ave., Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
Spend the weekend enjoying the sights and sounds of a small town fair! Walnut Hill will celebrate the fall with a mix of modern and Victorian entertainments including music, carnival games and strolling players. Enjoy pony rides, a melodrama, old-fashioned carnival games and the 1875 traveling museum of curiosities. Also a variety of hand-cranked, band and fair organs will share their music throughout the weekend, as members of the Carousel Organ Association of America gather for their rally. Historic Baseball Game at 2 pm. Living History Farms, Urbandale Send this listing to a friend
The 2010 Hobby Haven Off-Road Shootout will take place Friday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 5 at Hobby Haven, 2575 86th St., in Urbandale. The three-day event will include trophies and door prizes, and runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Pre-register your vehicle at www.rcsignup.com or call 276-8785. Hobby Haven, 2575 86th St., Urbandale Send this listing to a friend
Featuring Rogue Somer Honey. Sign up to be a part of the Rogue Nation! Samples of seasonal, year-round and specialty beers every Thursday. Brewery draws $3 all night. For more information, call Ashley Guillaume E-mail elbaitshop@yahoo.com. el Bait Shop, 200 SW 2nd, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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The Jimmy Carter Happy Hour with Jamie Beauchamp
Featuring Phat Tyre and American IPA. A salute to homebrewers every Thursday at el Bait Shop. Free samples from local and award winning homebrewers while it lasts.
For more information, call Ashley Guillaume E-mail elbaitshop@yahoo.com. el Bait Shop, 200 SW 2nd, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
Heart of Iowa Wine Trail Passport Holders Ride the Tassel Ridge Grapemobile Free at Tassel Ridge Winery
Heart of Iowa Wine Trail Passport holders ride the Grapemobile free at Tassel Ridge Winery the first Saturday of each month June through September. Call the Winery at 641.672.9463 the day you plan to visit for tour times and to make sure the weather that day or the day(s) before hasn’t closed the trail. The 2010 Heart of Iowa Wine Trail Passport is available for purchase at Tassel Ridge Winery. This Passport is the ticket to days of experiences visiting wineries in Central Iowa all are within about 60 miles of Des Moines. Each winery is different. Some offer tours and most offer wine tasting. Some have gift shops, places where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine, picnic grounds, vineyard tours, and entertainment. The Passport devotes two pages to each of the fifteen wineries that are members of the Heart of Iowa Wine Trail. Tassel Ridge Winery, 1681 220th St, Leighton Send this listing to a friend
Karaoke With Modern Generations For more information, call Bob E-mail moderngenerations@live.com. Kathy's 14TH Street Tavern, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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Karaoke With Modern Generations
Karaoke With Modern Generations For more information, call Bob E-mail moderngenerations@live.com. AJ's on East Court, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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Karaoke With Modern Generations
Karaoke With Modern Generations For more information, call Bob E-mail moderngenerations@live.com. Maddy's Again, West Des Moine Send this listing to a friend
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Karaoke With Modern Generations
Karaoke With Modern Generations For more information, call Bob E-mail moderngenerations@live.com. Doghouse Pub, Ankeny Send this listing to a friend
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Karaoke With Modern Generations
Karaoke With Modern Generations For more information, call Bob E-mail moderngenerations@live.com. Hull Avenue Tap, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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Karaoke With Modern Generations
Karaoke With Modern Generations For more information, call Bob E-mail moderngenerations@live.com. 101 Lounge, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
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Karaoke With Modern Generations
Karaoke With Modern Generations For more information, call Bob E-mail moderngenerations@live.com. Johnny Mac's, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend
Join the gang at BC Productions at The Ridgemont in Windsor Heights for a fun night of DJ Trivia every Thursday. DJ Trivia is like nothing else in Des Moines with video fun, nightly specials, music and much more. The Ridgemont, Windsor Heights Send this listing to a friend
Teams of four are invited to compete for a free bar tab. Topics include: pop culture, history, people and of course, music. House of Bricks, Des Moines Send this listing to a friend