Looking back this Christmas season
In the midst of the craziness of Christmas, maybe you’re craving some time to relax. Take a couple minutes to unwind and reflect on what God has done for you this year.
December 1, 2024
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Divorce Care
Divorce Care, a Biblical pathway through the pain of divorce will be held at NorthPoint Church beginning 9/9/12 at 6:30 pm. This group takes you through 13 weeks of growth […]
Walk To Hawaii: An Iowan Adventure
The Goal: Move it to Hawaii AND back before Christmas. 3912mi out, 3912mi back for a total of 7,824miles by Dec 14. When we make it, we will have a […]
American Business Womens Professional Development Luncheon
Join us for November Professional Development Luncheon! Your RSVP is requested by Monday, November 11th. We love for everyone to be able to join us. In order to make sure […]
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
Advent at St. Mark
Advent at St. Mark
Advent is the season of waiting, but waiting is hard! Join us for an Advent sermon series on Sundays titled Why Wait? Pastor Bob and Pastor Eliezer will explore why […]
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Join us for a free trial of our in-person group piano lessons! This free trial will introduce you to our accredited January Start program, which features weekly group lessons for […]
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Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Guitar Lesson
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Guitar Lesson
Join us for a free trial of our in-person group guitar lessons! This free trial will introduce you to our accredited January Start program, which features weekly group lessons for […]
4 events,
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
4 events,
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
12 events,
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Advent at St. Mark
Advent at St. Mark
Advent is the season of waiting, but waiting is hard! Join us for an Advent sermon series titled Why Wait? Pastor Bob and Pastor Eliezer will explore why waiting for […]
Single Moms Group in Pleasant Hill at Woodland Hills Church of Christ (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Pleasant Hill at Woodland Hills Church of Christ (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Dads Group in West Des Moines at Single Parent Provision Office
Single Dads Group in West Des Moines at Single Parent Provision Office
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Westchester Evangelical Free Church (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Westchester Evangelical Free Church (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in Norwalk at Fellowship Community Church (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Norwalk at Fellowship Community Church (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Valley Church (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Valley Church (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
6 events,
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Winter Wonderscape
Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December. One of Iowa’s largest holiday light displays! Featuring more than 180,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes […]
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
Kerstmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market
Kerstmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market
Experience a Dutch Christmas Market in Pella, Iowa! Stroll along the Molengracht enjoying a warm beverage in hand from one of our local vendors. Along this European style canal you […]
9 events,
Winter Wonderscape
Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December. One of Iowa’s largest holiday light displays! Featuring more than 180,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes […]
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
Kerstmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market
Kerstmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market
Experience a Dutch Christmas Market in Pella, Iowa! Stroll along the Molengracht enjoying a warm beverage in hand from one of our local vendors. Along this European style canal you […]
Holiday Promenade
Holiday Promenade
Attend a free, festive holiday event in the Historic East Village! The 23rd Annual Holiday Promenade takes place each Friday from Nov. 22 – Dec. 20 and includes special events […]
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New Hope Choir, Orchestra & Drama Team Present, “The Light of Christmas”
New Hope Choir, Orchestra & Drama Team Present, “The Light of Christmas”
Christmas comes alive with singers, instrumentalists, and dazzling displays of light. You’re invited to be our guests as we kick off the holiday season with “The Light of Christmas.” Childcare […]
16 events,
Winter Wonderscape
Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December. One of Iowa’s largest holiday light displays! Featuring more than 180,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes […]
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
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Johnston Alternative Gift Market
Johnston Alternative Gift Market
Why get Uncle Bob yet another sweater he really doesn’t need? Instead, honor those who have enough by giving to those who have too little at the 11th Annual Johnston […]
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Cookie Walk – Messiah Lutheran Church / Johnston
Cookie Walk – Messiah Lutheran Church / Johnston
Saturday December 7th – 9:00am to noon (or until the cookies are gone!) Choose from hundreds of homemade cookies and bars. Purchase a bucket for $15 and fill it with […]
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Women’s Advent
Women’s Advent
Come join us for a brunch music crafts and a special guest speaker. This is a great opportunity to gather together and prepare our hearts and minds for the season […]
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GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Please join us on Saturday, December 7th from 9:30 – 11:30am […]
Kerstmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market
Kerstmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market
Experience a Dutch Christmas Market in Pella, Iowa! Stroll along the Molengracht enjoying a warm beverage in hand from one of our local vendors. Along this European style canal you […]
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Des Moines Concert Handbells 2024 Winter Concerts
Des Moines Concert Handbells 2024 Winter Concerts
Come join us for one or all three of our Des Moines Concert Handbells Winter Concert. We will have a variety of music and can’t wait for you to join […]
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New Hope Choir, Orchestra & Drama Team Present, “The Light of Christmas”
New Hope Choir, Orchestra & Drama Team Present, “The Light of Christmas”
Christmas comes alive with singers, instrumentalists, and dazzling displays of light. You’re invited to be our guests as we kick off the holiday season with “The Light of Christmas.” Childcare […]
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Volunteer to Serve Single Parents This Christmas Season (Single Parent Provision)
Volunteer to Serve Single Parents This Christmas Season (Single Parent Provision)
We love to love single parents and especially at Christmas time there are many ways to do that! Please consider gathering your family and friends to join with others and […]
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Sanctus Real with Special Guest JJ Weeks Band in Perry Iowa on December 7th
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Sanctus Real with Special Guest JJ Weeks Band in Perry Iowa on December 7th
Sanctus Real with Special Guest JJ Weeks Band is coming to Perry Iowa on December 7th! Doors Open at 6pm!2810 1st Ave, Perry, IA.Buy tickets at: https://showops.co/e/1094/sanctus-reals-acoustic-christmas Add Event to […]
17 events,
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
Advent at St. Mark
Advent at St. Mark
Advent is the season of waiting, but waiting is hard! Join us for an Advent sermon series on Sundays titled Why Wait? Pastor Bob and Pastor Eliezer will explore why […]
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Boone Area Tour of Homes for Wings of Refuge
Boone Area Tour of Homes for Wings of Refuge
Visit the homes in any order! And don’t forget to come to the Arboretum to see the new treehouse exhibit and A FESTIVAL OF TREES to be auctioned off. See […]
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Christmas Tour of Homes
Christmas Tour of Homes
Christmas Tour of Homes – is a fundraiser for Wonderfully Made Family Camp (WMFC) for Special Needs. Begin your holiday season by touring homes beautifully decorated for the festivities. Tour […]
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BCPAA Holiday Musical Celebration
BCPAA Holiday Musical Celebration
31st Annual Holiday Concert presented by the Ballard Community Performing Arts Association (BCPAA) on December 8th at the Ballard HIgh School, 701 Ballard Drive, Huxley, Iowa. The concert is scheduled […]
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Hayden Wiseman Violin Concert
Hayden Wiseman Violin Concert
Join us in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 8 for a violin concert by Hayden Wiseman. Based in Australia and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, […]
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Hayden Wiseman Violin Concert
Hayden Wiseman Violin Concert
Join us in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 8 for a violin concert by Hayden Wiseman. Based in Australia and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, […]
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Join us for a free trial of our in-person group piano lessons! This free trial will introduce you to our accredited January Start program, which features weekly group lessons for […]
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Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas
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Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas
Join us for a holiday celebration where passion resonates in every note. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies of award-winning classical crossover artist, the Blue Violin this Christmas for an […]
Free Trial Guitar Lesson
Free Trial Guitar Lesson
Join us for a free trial of our in-person group guitar lessons! This free trial will introduce you to our accredited January Start program, which features weekly group lessons for […]
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New Hope Choir, Orchestra & Drama Team Present, “The Light of Christmas”
New Hope Choir, Orchestra & Drama Team Present, “The Light of Christmas”
Christmas comes alive with singers, instrumentalists, and dazzling displays of light. You’re invited to be our guests as we kick off the holiday season with “The Light of Christmas.” Childcare […]
7 events,
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
8 events,
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
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Blue Christmas Prayer Service
Blue Christmas Prayer Service
“Blue Christmas” is a contemplative church service of peace, healing and hope for anyone who is mourning a lost loved one or experiencing hurt of any kind. This service includes […]
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Runaway Christmas – A Story Ballet
Runaway Christmas – A Story Ballet
Come enjoy this annual Christmas story ballet as we learn the story of a prodigal daughter as she gets in trouble at Christmas time and decides to leave her family […]
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Children and Family Urban Movement CFUM.org Holiday Store
We are gathering new gifts and we are inviting our CFUM.org parents to shop for their own kids in our Holiday/Christmas Store. We’ are turning our Cafeteria at CFUM-Trinity Las […]
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
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This Little Christmas – Dance Performance
This Little Christmas – Dance Performance
Join Encounter Performing Arts Campany, a pre-professional dance company that performs throughout our community sharing the Gospel through dance as they perform joined by adorable preschool dancers from Grace Ballet […]
Advent at St. Mark
Advent at St. Mark
Advent is the season of waiting, but waiting is hard! Join us for an Advent sermon series titled Why Wait? Pastor Bob and Pastor Eliezer will explore why waiting for […]
Single Moms Group in Pleasant Hill at Woodland Hills Church of Christ (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Pleasant Hill at Woodland Hills Church of Christ (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Westchester Evangelical Free Church (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Des Moines at Westchester Evangelical Free Church (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in Norwalk at Fellowship Community Church (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in Norwalk at Fellowship Community Church (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Valley Church (Single Parent Provision)
Single Moms Group in West Des Moines at Valley Church (Single Parent Provision)
Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life […]
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Join us for a free trial of our in-person group piano lessons! This free trial will introduce you to our accredited January Start program, which features weekly group lessons for […]
8 events,
Winter Wonderscape
Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December. One of Iowa’s largest holiday light displays! Featuring more than 180,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes […]
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
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HealthSource Annual Holiday Hoorah
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HealthSource Annual Holiday Hoorah
Join us for our annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive to help children in the area have a happier holiday season! All are welcome to celebrate the holiday season with […]
12 events,
Winter Wonderscape
Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December. One of Iowa’s largest holiday light displays! Featuring more than 180,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes […]
Celebrate Christmas with Mac Powell and Matt Maher
Celebrate Christmas with Mac Powell and Matt Maher
Celebrate Christmas with Mac Powell and Matt Maher at the Vibrant Music Hall!
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Arrow Academy of Music Free Trial Piano Lesson
Join us for a free trial of our in-person group piano lessons! This free trial will introduce you to our accredited January Start program, which features weekly group lessons for […]
Holiday Promenade
Holiday Promenade
Attend a free, festive holiday event in the Historic East Village! The 23rd Annual Holiday Promenade takes place each Friday from Nov. 22 – Dec. 20 and includes special events […]
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Des Moines Concert Handbells 2024 Winter Concerts
Des Moines Concert Handbells 2024 Winter Concerts
Come join us for one or all three of our Des Moines Concert Handbells Winter Concert. We will have a variety of music and can’t wait for you to join […]
16 events,
Winter Wonderscape
Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December. One of Iowa’s largest holiday light displays! Featuring more than 180,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes […]
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands – Give Joy
Many Hands wants to share with you the joy of giving, as we celebrate the gift given to us through the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. The items in […]
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Christmas for Kids
Christmas for Kids
Bring your kids to hear the Christmas story, decorate cookies, sing songs, and more! You could even use the time to get a few things done all by yourself! Add […]
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ILC’s Annual Cookie Walk
ILC’s Annual Cookie Walk
Join us for ILC’s annual cookie walk! Delicious cookies prepared and donated by Immanuel Lutheran Church families with all proceeds going towards youth mission trip and programs. Purchase by the […]
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Holiday Vendor and Craft Show in Lamoni, IA
Holiday Vendor and Craft Show in Lamoni, IA
Craft and Vendor show at the Stables Event Center in Lamoni, IA. Located 1/2 mile off of I35 the show will host 20+ vendors, crafters, and bakers in preparation for […]
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Caterday at the Norwalk Easter Public LIbrary
Caterday at the Norwalk Easter Public LIbrary
Caturday Every second Saturday join us from 10am-12pm to visit with adoptable cats & kittens at the library! On-site adoptions are not available, but enjoy a meet and greet session. […]
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Des Moines Concert Handbells
Des Moines Concert Handbells
Come join us for one or all three of our Des Moines Concert Handbells Winter Concert. We will have a variety of music and can’t wait for you to join […]
Christmas at the Barn
Christmas at the Barn
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’d love to see you at this year’s Christmas at the Barn. We have two services:5 – 6 pm6 pm – […]
Synchronized Lights & Live Nativity
Synchronized Lights & Live Nativity
A Norwalk Tradition Loved By Thousands Each Year!Usher in the Christmas season by visiting Fellowship Community Church at 225 North Avenue in Norwalk. Fellowship invites the public to the 13th […]