Don't forget, meeting tonight - Oct. 15

Don't Forget: Meeting Tonight

Come meet your neighbors and learn about important issues impacting Woodland Heights Organization.


Meetings are held monthly; typically the third tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Callanan Middle School cafeteria.

Free Picnic Tonight at 6 PM in Chamberlin Park (National Night Out)

Useful services and programs for residents

Learn more about the programs and services the Des Moines Community Action Agency offers residents!

- Heating/cooling support
- Food pantry
- Financial education
- Reducations in fees for park and recreation activities
- Holiday toys
- Employement search options

These services are avaiable for residents of Des Moines and have annual gross incomes meeting 150% of federal poverty guidelines.


Learn more at www.dmgov.org/hs/dmcaa.

If you're interested in donating services/time, contact them today!
515-248-6216 or caa@dmgov.org

Don't Forget: Meeting Tonight

Come meet your neighbors and learn about important issues impacting Woodland Heights Organization.


Meetings are held monthly; typically the third tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m.  We're meeting at Dahls this month.

Don't Forget: Meeting Tonight

Come meet your neighbors and learn about important issues impacting Woodland Heights Organization.

Meetings are held monthly; typically the third tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m.

We're meeting at Dahls this month.

Don't Miss: Today, 6/8 Dedication Ceremony

Don't forget, at 10:00 a.m. today, Saturday June 8 - the new entrance arch at Woodland Heights Cemetery will be dedicated.

The event will start in front of the receiving vault.  This is a special event to not only dedicate the arch, but to honor longtime Woodland preservation advocate Gerald LeBlanc.

Gerald is a retired history teacher from the Des Moines Public School system - he taught at Callanan for a time.  He's been actively raising funds not only for the arch, but to help preserve some of the older stones in the cemetery. 

It's a beautiful morning, come down and join us!

Don't Forget: Free Yoga In the Park

... during the summer.  Just go to Gray's Lake on a Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. and experience yoga!  It's free and a great way to get fit and meet others in town.

Yoga and Zumba:Coming Soon to Gray's Lake

Every Saturday, starting May 25 through September 28, you will have the opportunity for FREE outdoor Yoga classes. Yoga is from 9 to 10 a.. on the southeast lawn.  Plus during June, you can come out a try Zumba before Yoga at 8:15.

A great way to meet neighbors, relax and get fit!

Check out free resource - Crime Mapping

During tonight's monthly meeting of the Woodland Heights Organization, our neighborhood based delivery system officers shared a free resource with us: www.crimemapping.com.

This website allows you to see what type of crimes are occuring - not just in our neigbhorhood, but city-wide.

Check it out today to stay informed.  Site is updated frequently.

Upcoming Des Moines Events

Get out and mingle with fellow Des Moines residents at these upcoming events:

• RAGBRAI - Des Moines is an overnight town on Tuesday, July 23rd
• Downtown Farmers' Market is now open on Saturdays through Oct. 26th.
• Principal Charity Classic - May 28 through June 2.
• Dam to Dam (run) - June 1.
• Des Moines Art Festival - June 28-30. 

For a complete listing and for details about events (including any feeds/tickets needed), go to: http://www.downtowndesmoines.com/events.

SCRUB DAYS - One Coming Up, May 18

SCRUB DAYS are an excellent way to clean up and get rid of unwanted items.  Click here to view a listing of SCRUB DAYS and locations the city of Des Moines sponsors. 

To participate, you must bring proof of residency (a photo id or current utility bill).

To learn more, go here.

What's In a Name

A recent article in the "Des Moines West Side Living" publication sheds light on the history of several Des Moines landmarks.  Make sure you check out the article written by Melissa Walker for some interesting (and potentially little known facts) about buildings in our neighboorhood and near by.

Check out her article now.

May 19, Food Fair Near By

The annual Jewish Food Fair hosted by Temple B'Nai Jeshurun is coming soon!  It's being held on Sunday, May 19 and goes from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 5101 Grand Ave. 

Admission is $14 and free for children 6 and under.

Prepare yourselves for runners (6/28)

This coming Sunday, WHO neighbors will get a front-row seat to the Drake Relays, Hy-Vee Road Race 1/2 Marathon and 10k runners.

Getting around the neighborhood by car on Sunday, June 28th will be tricky.  Consult this site for more information: http://www.hy-veeroadraces.com/

Get to know our city!

The Des Moines city website is full of helpful tips and upcoming events.  Just check out this Frequently Asked Questions to page to get a glimpse of what residents want to know about: http://www.dmgov.org/FAQ/Pages/default.aspx

Working on a special project? Need to borrow a tool?

Many don't realize, but Habitat for Humanity offers a Tool Lending Library - and they have a variety to choose from. To learn more about the program, go here.

And, don't forget get about ReStore for your new and used home imporvement materials for your project - available at a discounted price.  They are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday.  Check them out: 220 E. Euclid Ave, Des Moines.  Website: http://www.gdmhabitat.org/restore/ 

Support Your Neighborhood

We have two more opportunities to show the city we care about our neighborhood planning.  Please attend these important meetings with our city officials:

• Monday, 3/25 - 4:30 p.m. City Council Meeting - Council Chambers, 400 Robert D Ray Drive, 2nd Floor
• Tuesday, 3/26 - 9:30 a.m.  Board of Supervisors Meeting - Polk County Admin Building, 111 Court Ave, Room 120

Please attend! 

Meeting Happening Now!

It's not too late - stop by the Dahls cafeteria to learn what happening in our neighborhood.  Elections are tonight too!

7:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. - March 19, 2013

Don't Forget: Meeting Tonight (Elections Too!)

Our monthly meeting will be held at Dahls tonight at 7:00 p.m.  Our main agenda topic tonight is the election!

Hope to see you there!
Laura

March Meeting: Moved to Dahls (and elections)!

Please make plans to join your neighbors in the Dahls cafteria for our March 2013 meeting.

We'll meet from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19th.

Hope to see you there! We'll be voting on new officers - please come and vote!