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/