June 8-10
Grimes South Sports Complex
Admission is free.
Complete with concerts, parades, carnivals, car shows, and much, much more; Governors Days has something for everyone. This grand community event is headed up by a vibrant group of dedicated volunteers and organized with the help of the Grimes Chamber & Economic Development. Take a look at the full schedule of events.
Make sure you attend the Grand Parade on Saturday, June 10! Des Moines Parent is sponsoring and will be leading the way.
June 9-10
Newton, Iowa
NewtonFest, the weekend that celebrates the best of Newton, is coming together for 2023. Take a look at the full schedule of events.
Come to summer safety night on Wednesday, May 31st at the Decatur County Courthouse Lawn in Leon from 4:30-6:30pm. There will be water safety, 911 safety, sun safety, weather safety, bike safety, and more!
2023 DSM World Refugee Day
June 24th, 2023
Tower Park, Des Moines
12-4pm
Soccer tournament, cultural performances, resettlement fact walk, community art project, food from 20+ refugee/immigrant owned restaurants and more!
Early Learning Fall Institute
https://www.facebook.com/CCRRIA/photos/a.165858466800959/6105397462847000/
@IowaAEYC announces dates for the Early Learning Fall Institute!
October 6 & 7, 2023
This year’s Fall Institute will be at Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa. Mark your calendars for two days of incredible keynotes and a wide variety of ECE workshops!
Ankeny Fire Department Special Needs Open House, May 23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Ankeny Fire Station No. 1 120 NW Ash Drive
This open house is for individuals with autism, special needs or disabilities and their families. For more information, click here.
https://www.facebook.com/events/756462776097430
Attend the Live Empowered Conference presented by Inclusion Connection to discuss inclusion, communication, autonomy, and resilience with a keynote speaker and breakout session. Registration is at inclusionconnection.org.
Helping Parents Manage Common Behavior Problems: A Deeper Dive into Behavior Basics
This session will explain the role of behavioral function in behavioral assessments and treatments and describe the pros and cons of punishment and reinforcement. Participants will identify at least one “do” and “don’t” strategy that is based on behavioral function that can be recommended to families. Register at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YViVYyYkTbGUcZK1NW6P9Q#/registration
Preschool Palooza 2023
Date: April 29th, 2023
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines 50265)
West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Preschool Programs invites children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups to Preschool Palooza, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The fun and educational event connecting families with early WDMCS Preschool Programs and community resources will take place at the Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
This free event is designed for children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Children will be able to play games, jump in an inflatable, listen to a story, explore a City of West Des Moines vehicle, and much more. Their grown-ups will be able to talk with WDMCS district staff and community partner organizations about preschool, kindergarten, and district and community resources. A sensory friendly quiet room will be available. For any questions reach out to Emily Brott, Early Childhood Social Worker at 515-633-5028 or brotte@wdmcs.org
