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The Parade was a grand success!
With a few thousand people lining the streets, music in the air, the scent of popcorn, candy flying into the hands of children, and the sounds of laughter, our city had all the reasons to be thankful this weekend, and it was evident on the community pages! Thank you all for joining in the fun!
Music, Music, Music by the Beach!
Our concert series is back! Come join us each Wednesday evening at 7 pm. There will be food trucks, and you can bring the kids and the dog in with you to enjoy liquid refreshment from Party on the Rocks.
Hope to see you there!
Q & A
How can I get a parking pass? Just stop on by the Harbormaster’s office down at the Marina or Call 206-824-5700! If you have an address in Des Moines, you can get unlimited access to either the parking lot in Redondo or the Marina for only $40 per year. And for an extra $10 you can get unlimited access to both!
Mayor’s Meetings & Events
Shark in the Park
Our first annual celebration of Sharks went swimmingly! Des Moines has been officially proclaimed the “Six Gill Shark Capital of the World” and we are going to enjoy making it fun, educational and delicious! With games, crafts, music, and food, July 6 at Wooten Park was amazing. Hope to see you next year!
City Parks (Otter) Pop Ups!
Des Moines Park Pop Up was a great experience at Cecil Park! Beautiful weather, good conversation and feedback - and Otter Pops!
Midway Park is next! - August 18, 5:00 - 6:30.
Farmer’s Market
The Farmer’s Market is back offering food, fun, friends, and wares of all kinds. And, you may just run into a City Councilmember or two! Please feel free to tap us on the shoulder for any questions at all – we love to hear from you!
Celebrating Second Love
It was an incredibly celebratory atmosphere with people lined up down the block in order to get into the officially opened Second Love Coffee Roasters. Located on the main floor of the Theater building, they would love to have you stop by!
Ages in Stages
Early childhood education at its best; Ages In Stages! It was a delight to tour this vibrant school right here in Des Moines. Serving children from 4 months to kindergarten, these certified educators are bright, energetic, and passionate about teaching and loving kids.
#NotADaycare
The King County Fair
What a fun day to celebrate the opening of the oldest fair this side of the Mississippi - - with elected officials from all over the County!
Hope to see you next year!
The Wenatchee – the first in the Country
What a terrific morning for a ferry tour with regional elected officials which included a deep dive into the workings of the first hybrid ferry in the country: The Wenatchee.
Wow factor: The batteries deliver 7 megawatts of electricity into 4000 volt 60 hz power.
All I know is that is mind boggling.
Our ferry system is working hard to serve us well.
Waterland Kids Fest
Huge shout out to Legacy, City Staff, Mountain Church, and dozens of volunteers for a TERRIFIC Waterland Kids fest!!
Coming Up
Items in my calendar that may be of interest to you:
For more detailed information on the events listed, as well as additional events, please visit the City's calendar on the website by clicking here.
CITY EVENTS
Camp KHAOS
June 30-August 29
Field House
Summer Concert Series - Laborer and Universal Roots
July 23
Beach Park
City Council Regular Meeting
July 24
City Hall
Summer Concert Series - Joey Jewell and Chris Anderson
July 30
Beach Park
Citizens Advisory Board
July 30
Des Moines City Hall
National Night Out
August 5
TBD
Summer Concert Series - Queen Mother
August 6
Beach Park
City Council Regular Meeting
August 7
City Hall
Summer Concert Series - Nite Wave
August 13
Beach Park
City Staff Neighborhood Pop Up
August 18
Midway Park
Summer Concert Series - Pilot Seat
August 20
Beach Park
Senior BBQ
August 21
Beach Park
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
September 4
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
September 11
City Hall
Citizens Advisory Board
September 24
Des Moines City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
September 25
City Hall
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
October 2
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
October 9
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
October 23
City Hall
Citizens Advisory Board
October 29
Des Moines City Hall
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
November 6
City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
November 13
City Hall
City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session
December 4
City Hall
Holiday Boat Lights
December 6
Des Moines Marina
Citizens Advisory Board
December 10
Des Moines City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
December 11
City Hall
Polar Bear Express Movie
December 13
Beach Park
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Tea & Silent Reading
July 23
Marina Mercantile
Weekly Wine Tasting
July 24
Marina Mercantile
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
July 25
Des Moines Beach
Live Music
July 25
Quarterdeck
Ugly Shoe Party
July 26
Waterland Arcade
Yoga
July 26
Soundview Park
Des Moines Farmer's Market
July 26
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program
July 26
MaST Center
Discovery Day
July 26
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
July 26
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
July 26
Live and Local Sounds on the Sound
July 26
Quarterdeck
Live Music
July 27
Quarterdeck
Live Music
July 28
Quarterdeck
Live Music
July 29
Quarterdeck
Tea & Silent Reading
July 30
Marina Mercantile
Weekly Wine Tasting
July 31
Marina Mercantile
Wastemobile
August 1
Midway Elementary School
Camp Craft Away: A Day Camp for Craft Loving Adults
August 1
Beach Park Event Center
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
August 1
Des Moines Beach
Boardwalk Beats: Live Music
August 1
Redondo Boardwalk
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
August 2
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program
August 2
MaST Center
Discovery Day
August 2
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
August 2
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
August 2
Tea & Silent Reading
August 6
Marina Mercantile
Weekly Wine Tasting
August 7
Marina Mercantile
Live and Local Sounds on the Sound
August 8
Quarterdeck
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
August 8
Des Moines Beach
Yoga
August 9
Soundview Park
Des Moines Farmer's Market
August 9
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program
August 9
MaST Center
Discovery Day
August 9
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
August 9
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
August 9
Cambodian Culture Event
August 9
Saltwater State Park
Tea & Silent Reading
August 13
Marina Mercantile
Weekly Wine Tasting
August 14
Marina Mercantile
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
August 15
Des Moines Beach
Des Moines Farmer's Market
August 16
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program
August 16
MaST Center
Discovery Day
August 16
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
August 16
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
August 16
Tea & Silent Reading
August 20
Marina Mercantile
Weekly Wine Tasting
August 21
Marina Mercantile
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
August 22
Des Moines Beach
Brews & Blues
August 23
Beach Park
Yoga
August 23
Soundview Park
Des Moines Farmer's Market
August 23
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program
August 23
MaST Center
Discovery Day
August 23
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
August 23
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
August 23
Tea & Silent Reading
August 27
Marina Mercantile
Weekly Wine Tasting
August 28
Marine Mercantile
Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3
August 29
Des Moines Beach
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
August 30
Des Moines Marina
Marine Mammal Stewards Program
August 30
MaST Center
Discovery Day
August 30
MaST Center
Des Moines Creek Park Run
August 30
Beach Park
Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
August 30
Thank you!!
Thank you for taking time to read! As always, please feel free to reach out to me via phone or email – I would be happy to visit with you! [email protected] – 206-251-2719️
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