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July 21, 2010
July 20, 2010
Meeting Tonight - 7/20
Join us for our monthly meeting at Freedom Financial Bank (corner of Woodland Ave and Martin Luther King) from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
July 12, 2010
House Project? Consider ReStore.
ReStore is the place to start all your home improvement projects
It's located at 2341 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA. And, it's hours are:
It's located at 2341 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA. And, it's hours are:
- Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm
- Saturday 8am-4pm
- Closed Sunday & Monday
A little bit about ReStore - you can shop or donate!
Shop!
ReStore sells new and gently used home improvement materials to the public at discount prices.Shop!
- All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
- We are proud to provide affordable home improvement materials and be environmentally responsible by promoting reuse.
Donate!
Most materials sold at ReStore are donated from manufacturers, contractors, retailers and homeowners.- Donations accepted during store hours.
- Check our web site or call (515-309-0224) for:
- - items we accept as donations.
- - information about scheduling a donation pickup.
- - ways your business can work with ReStore.
- Donation receipts are issued for your tax records.
Information taken directly from the ReStore website.
July 9, 2010
Yard Waste
If these storms are kicking up some additional yard waste in your yard, consider subscribing to the city's "Premium Yard Waste Program."
This convenient program allows you to collect your yard waste in a 96 or 64 gallon cart similar to the cart used for garbage and recycling. Yard waste is collected year-round in the City on your regular collection day. The monthly cost for a 96 gallon cart is only $10.42 or a 64 gallon cart is only $8.34 and this service is conveniently billed monthly on your Water Works bill.
Think of the savings of this option versus using yard bags and stickers. For more information about this service, read here.
To enroll in the Premium Yard Waste Program or if you have additional questions, you can contact the Public Works 24-Hour Customer Service Center at 283-4950.
Information taken from the Des Moines City Website.
This convenient program allows you to collect your yard waste in a 96 or 64 gallon cart similar to the cart used for garbage and recycling. Yard waste is collected year-round in the City on your regular collection day. The monthly cost for a 96 gallon cart is only $10.42 or a 64 gallon cart is only $8.34 and this service is conveniently billed monthly on your Water Works bill.
Think of the savings of this option versus using yard bags and stickers. For more information about this service, read here.
To enroll in the Premium Yard Waste Program or if you have additional questions, you can contact the Public Works 24-Hour Customer Service Center at 283-4950.
Information taken from the Des Moines City Website.
July 8, 2010
Getting Bitten?
If you notice too many mosquitos buzzing around, consider contacting the city and requsting the area be sprayed.
There are two ways you can do this:
There are two ways you can do this:
- Completing the online form
- Calling the Mosquito Hotline at 515-248-6609 during regular business hours
July 7, 2010
Rest Your Car
Rest Your Car is an incentive program sponsored by the Transportation Management Association (TMA) to encourage commuters to carpool, vanpool, ride the bus, bike, or walk to work a few times a month instead of driving alone. Commuters who participate in the program and use an alternate commute option at least four times per month are eligible for prizes such as $1,000 VISA gift cards - two (2) given away each quarter - and monthly drawings for $75 or $20 Downtown Gift Cards.
Commuters who take part in this program are also eligible for the Guaranteed Ride Home.
Go to the Rest Your Car website to enroll and for more information!
Information taken directly from the Rest Your Car website.
Commuters who take part in this program are also eligible for the Guaranteed Ride Home.
Go to the Rest Your Car website to enroll and for more information!
Information taken directly from the Rest Your Car website.
July 1, 2010
Fun at Gray's Lake
There are a variety of fun classes being held at Gray's Lake, Check them out! And, if you're really up for it, take a walk from our neighborhood over to the lake.
Canoe Lessons
- When: Thursday, May 06, 2010 at 10:00:00 AM - Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 10:00:00 AM
- Where: Gray's Lake Park
- What: $20/class
Intro to Sailing
- When: Monday, June 07, 2010 at 10:00:00 AM - Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 10:00:00 AM
- Where: Gray's Lake Park
- What: Every Monday of the month
Yoga in the Park
- When: Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. from June 5 thru September 25
- What: Yoga in the Park
- Where: Peninsula Area at Gray's Lake Park
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