- Desktop PC: $50
- Laptops: $100
- Monitors: $50
- Printers: $50
October 20, 2010
City Selling used Computer Equipment
The City of Des Moines has begun selling its used computer equipment to the public. The prices for availabile equipment are listed below. Not all equipment may be available at any given time. Desktop PC's will include mouse and keyboard. All desktop and laptops for sale have Ubuntu 9.04 (a free version of Linux operating system) installed.
October 1, 2010
Ingersoll Theater is coming back to life in Cuban/Caribbean style
From the Des Moines Register .... Blog post by Joanne Boeckman • jboeckman@dmreg.com • October 1, 2010
The old Ingersoll Dinner Theater at 3711 Ingersoll Ave. is emerging from its cocoon with a new life as a Caribbean/Cuban restaurant and lounge.
Refurbishing the place has taken almost a year longer than the developers and owners expected, but the wait will be over Oct. 11 when it opens as the Copa Cavana. (Now try to get the melody of Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana” out of your head.)
The walls of the Copa Cavana have been decorated with wall murals and paintings that give it a tropical feel.
The owners are Americans who have a broad international mix of backgrounds, and include Ankur Amin, Katintha Mwanza, Faisal Samara and Belefia Parks. The chef is Alejandro Alvarado and the bar manager is Dustin Doran. Their goal is to create “the soul of the Caribbean in the heart of Des Moines,” and to create an environment that makes people feel like they’re on vacation, Amin said.
The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner, with a mix of tropical appetizers, such as spicy jerk shrimp, chips with mango salsa, and mariquitas con mojo sauce — sliced, fried plantains with a citrus-based sauce. Cuban sandwiches with a choice of sides will be offered, as will a variety of entrees such as pork, chicken, fish and vegetables.
Lunch prices will range from $8 to $11, and full dinners run up to $16. Sandwiches also will be available in the evening, and a kids’ menu will be offered. Daily lunch and dinner specials not found on the menu will be offered.
A VIP area with a bar has been created in the upstairs balcony area. A house specialty is POG Tai, a creation of light and dark rum, mai tai mix and passion fruit, orange and guava juices.
Total capacity for the place is 393.
About two weeks after the restaurant and bar open, the owners hope to add entertainment that will range from live bands or DJs to plays and musicals. Amin said he is looking for entertainment now.
There is a dance floor in front of the stage. On Sundays, free salsa, tango and merengue lessons will be offered.
Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and the bar is open until 2 a.m. those days.
The facility will be available for rent for special and private events.
The phone number will be 515-277-8000.
The old Ingersoll Dinner Theater at 3711 Ingersoll Ave. is emerging from its cocoon with a new life as a Caribbean/Cuban restaurant and lounge.
Refurbishing the place has taken almost a year longer than the developers and owners expected, but the wait will be over Oct. 11 when it opens as the Copa Cavana. (Now try to get the melody of Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana” out of your head.)
The walls of the Copa Cavana have been decorated with wall murals and paintings that give it a tropical feel.
The owners are Americans who have a broad international mix of backgrounds, and include Ankur Amin, Katintha Mwanza, Faisal Samara and Belefia Parks. The chef is Alejandro Alvarado and the bar manager is Dustin Doran. Their goal is to create “the soul of the Caribbean in the heart of Des Moines,” and to create an environment that makes people feel like they’re on vacation, Amin said.
The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner, with a mix of tropical appetizers, such as spicy jerk shrimp, chips with mango salsa, and mariquitas con mojo sauce — sliced, fried plantains with a citrus-based sauce. Cuban sandwiches with a choice of sides will be offered, as will a variety of entrees such as pork, chicken, fish and vegetables.
Lunch prices will range from $8 to $11, and full dinners run up to $16. Sandwiches also will be available in the evening, and a kids’ menu will be offered. Daily lunch and dinner specials not found on the menu will be offered.
A VIP area with a bar has been created in the upstairs balcony area. A house specialty is POG Tai, a creation of light and dark rum, mai tai mix and passion fruit, orange and guava juices.
Total capacity for the place is 393.
About two weeks after the restaurant and bar open, the owners hope to add entertainment that will range from live bands or DJs to plays and musicals. Amin said he is looking for entertainment now.
There is a dance floor in front of the stage. On Sundays, free salsa, tango and merengue lessons will be offered.
Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and the bar is open until 2 a.m. those days.
The facility will be available for rent for special and private events.
The phone number will be 515-277-8000.
September 27, 2010
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September 17, 2010
Holiday Greenery
Decorate this holiday season with FRESH pine and evergreens.
All money raised goes directly to the Woodland Heights Organization to help fund neighborhood efforts, such as beautification, community newsletters, events and much more! Order your holiday decorations by Monday, Nov. 8th and we’ll deliver it to your door before Thanksgiving.
You can help support the neighborhood and have a beautiful decoration for the holidays for as little as $15.00.
Watch for your order form in the next neighborhood newsletter.
All money raised goes directly to the Woodland Heights Organization to help fund neighborhood efforts, such as beautification, community newsletters, events and much more! Order your holiday decorations by Monday, Nov. 8th and we’ll deliver it to your door before Thanksgiving.
You can help support the neighborhood and have a beautiful decoration for the holidays for as little as $15.00.
Watch for your order form in the next neighborhood newsletter.
August 17, 2010
Des Moines Marathon Coming Soon
The Des Moines Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 15, 2010 and the route is near our neighborhood. Be sure to watch for road closings the day of the event. Also, consider going out and cheering the racers on. The committee noted at our last neighborhood meeting, that one of the best places to view the event will be at the Drake Stadium.
About the event
"If you like friendly people, fun activities and well organized events, come to the IMT Des Moines Marathon. It should be on every marathoner's to do list," Jeff Galloway, U.S. Olympian and Runner's World editor/columnist.
Race day features the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon, Bankers Trust Marathon Relay, Principal Financial Group 5K Road Race and Bankers Trust Kids Run presented by Iowa Kidstrong.
Some quick links:
About the event
"If you like friendly people, fun activities and well organized events, come to the IMT Des Moines Marathon. It should be on every marathoner's to do list," Jeff Galloway, U.S. Olympian and Runner's World editor/columnist.
Race day features the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon, Bankers Trust Marathon Relay, Principal Financial Group 5K Road Race and Bankers Trust Kids Run presented by Iowa Kidstrong.
Some quick links:
August 16, 2010
Meeting - 8/17 Moved to Palmers on Ingersoll
Our monthly meeting for Tuesday, August 17th is moving to Palmers on Ingersoll. The meeting is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
July 21, 2010
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