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CONTENTS To assist planning efforts and As a result, the City was urged to develop a model make sure West Des Moines for public/private broadband collaborations to is future ready, I’ve appointed leverage assets, speed investment and reduce WDM NEWS a Leadership Advisory Board costs. Staff also was encouraged to develop a 3 The Mayor’s Column of CEO-level individuals who broadband asset map for West Des Moines and have volunteered to meet quarterly and share identify existing broadband access gaps. 4 Photo Contest their thoughts about important issues in our 5 WDM Facility Map community. The idea to create this board was a Workforce issues also sparked discussion about 6 Big Fun In Valley Junction Serving our result of our collaboration with futurist Rebecca what we should be doing to help with employee communities for Ryan to develop a 20-year plan for West Des recruitment. The group decided that staff, in 6 Annual Easter Egg Hunt Moines called WDM 2036. collaboration with education and workforce 7 Fishing Derby more than a century. partners, should develop a marketing piece for 8 Potholes The mission of this unique group of proven and West Des Moines employers to make sure they well-respected leaders is to work together on are aware and taking advantage of new workforce 9 YourGov w 5525 Merle Hay Road community priorities. By meeting face to face, training tools, programs and funding to help with 10 WDM Historical Society Suite 200 each member is making a commitment to open recruitment challenges. Johnston, IA 50131 12 Scrap Appliance & Metal Drop-Off up the channels of communication, build trust w Phone 515.278.2913 and help everyone understand each other’s issues It was also recommended that City staff should 13 2017 WDM Solid Waste Events Fax 515.278.1846 and concerns. The advantage of having different discuss methods to gather additional information 14 Things That Don't Belong In w HRGREEN.COM points of view and varying perspectives is that about workers who are classified as Millennials The Garbage it will help us stay on top of emerging trends, (born 1977-1995) and Gen Z/iGens (born after plan for our future and work together to achieve 1996). Employers are often more comfortable 15 Tire Drop-Off TRANSPORTATION + WATER GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES shared goals. with earlier generations, Gen X and Baby 16 Spring Cleanup LAND DEVELOPMENT Boomers, because they have more experience 17 Community Compliance Corner ENERGY + CONSTRUCTION This group of leaders, now called WestLAB, met working with them. Younger generations of last December, and had a fascinating discussion employees are more of a mystery because they 18 Yard Waste Collection about the challenges and opportunities we face have different expectations and workplace goals. 19 Hazardous Waste Drop-Off as a community. 20 Sidewalk Program In addition to WestLAB, I’m also establishing a With members from large and small businesses, Quality of Life Advisory Council that will help 21 National Public Works Week school districts, government and health care, us make sure we’re attracting and retaining great 22 Prepare for Spring and Summer WestLAB members are engaging in focused companies, talent and families. This group will Severe Weather discussions about topics they consider critical to take a look at measurable indicators of quality of 24 Tree Maintenance our success. Dave Lyons with the Iowa Institute life and how we can make sure we’re staying ahead has agreed to facilitate these discussions, and the of the curve when it comes to making West Des 25 Caring For Our Lawns board has identified two key issues, broadband Moines one of the most vibrant suburban cities 26 Emerald Ash Borer and workforce, to focus on immediately. in North America. Together, I believe these 28 West Des Moines Water Works two groups, with their valuable, citizen-oriented The group spent considerable time at its first perspectives, will make a meaningful difference 30 WDM Resident Guide WEST DES MOINES CITY HALL meeting discussing whether West Des Moines in the course of our community and the lives of 54 City Officials/Boards/Commissions should consider high-speed Internet access those who live here. 4200 Mills Civic Parkway 55 From The City Manager to businesses and residential properties as a West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 priority for our community. Members reached a (515) 222-3600 consensus that broadband was quickly becoming the fourth utility and we should strive for near WDM ACTIVITIES universal connectivity. Although our City P1 Parks & Recreation Activities was perceived as too large and diverse with its broadband needs for a municipal-owned 32 Library Activities approach, members felt that a middle path 46 Human Services Programs would be the most appropriate for businesses Steven K. Gaer and residents.
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to over 31,000 homes and businesses 3 Fire Stationthroughout #21: 3421 Ashworth Road 1st St. 3 6th St. 5th St. the City. HRGreen 4 Human Services: 139 6th Street• Inside front cover The WDM Magazine is published three times per Vine St. 5 WDM Public Library: 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy year to highlight city news and information as well www.HRGreen.com 11 13 4 as community events and programming available 15 8 6 Law Enforcement Center: 250 Mills Civic Pkwy 81st St. through WDM Parks & Recreation, the WDM 6 14 5 Library, and WDM Human Services. 7 Public Works: 560 S. 16th Street 1 2 7
8 Fire Station #17: 1401 Railroad Avenue 16th St. S. 9 Westside Fire Station #22: 1801 68th street 12
10 Fire Station #18: 5025 Grand Avenue
11 Community Center: 217 5th Street 10
12 Nature Lodge: 2500 Grand Avenue S 11th St. 13 Holiday Aquatic Center: 1701 Railroad Avenue Army Post Rd.
14 Valley View Aquatic Center: 255 S. 81st Street Eye On West 15Des Teen Moines Center: 1401 Photo Vine Street Contest 16 Water Works Plant: 1501 Railroad Avenue he City of West Des Moines is Photographs must be entered in one of partnering with WDM Magazine five categories that represent life in the 1 City Hall: 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy 9 Westside Fire Station #22: to sponsor the Eye on West Des City of West Des Moines: T 2 Public Safety Station #19: 1801 68th street Moines Photo Contest. Submissions for • Living – Activities/Events the 2016 contest are accepted anytime 8055 Mills Civic Pkwy 10 Fire Station #18: through Friday, June 2 at 4:00pm. • Living – Plants/Wildlife 3 Fire Station #21: 5025 Grand Avenue Entries must be electronically submitted • Seasons in WDM 3421 Ashworth Road 11 Valley Junction Activity Center: to [email protected]. • Raising Families 4 Human Services: 139 6th Street 217 5th Street • Grand Prize/Overall Winner: $100 5 WDM Public Library: 12 Nature Lodge: • Doing Busine and featured on the cover of a future ss 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy 2500 Grand Avenue edition of WDM Magazine. 6 Law Enforcement Center: 13 Holiday Aquatic Center: • Category Winners: $50 250 Mills Civic Pkwy 1701 Railroad Avenue All submissions must be received by 7 Public Services: 14 Valley View Aquatic Center: June 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please 560 S. 16th Street 255 S. 81st Street contact Mark Brewick at 8 Fire Station #17: 15 Water Works Plant: 222-3441 or Mark.Brewick@ 1401 Railroad Avenue 1505 Railroad Avenue wdm.iowa.gov
4 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 5 18th Annual Cops N’ Bobbers FISHING DERBY
Join the WDM Police Event Date Department for the 18th Saturday, June 3 Annual Cops N’ Bobbers Fishing Derby at the City Event Location Hall Pond (4200 Mills Civic West Des Moines, City Hall Pond, Pkwy). Teams must consist of at 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy, least one child under 18 years of age and one adult (18 years old and up). West Des Moines, IA Contestants must supply their own bait, Registration BIG FUN IN VALLEY JUNCTION tackle and poles. This is a catch and release Begins at 8:30 am event where participants will return all fish to the pond once they are measured. Prizes Fishing Farmers Market & Music in the Junction will be awarded in several categories. From 9:00 am – 11:00 am Thursdays, beginning May 4 The event is FREE Prizes will be awarded Cinco de Mayo Festival to the public and 11:30 am Saturday, May 6 will be held in conjunction with the Iowa DNR’s Free National Public Works Week Celebration For more information, Fishing Weekend. please call Brent Kock Thursday, May 25 Fishing licenses are not required for Iowa at 515-222-3357 or Valley Junction Arts Festival residents during the [email protected] Sunday, May 21 weekend of June 2 – 4, 2017.
WDM Firefighter Association’s ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Join us for the West Des Moines Firefighter Association’s Annual Easter Don't miss out on the fire trucks, Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th. Easter egg hunt begins promptly at face painting and photos with 10:30 am at DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand Avenue, WDM. the Easter Bunny!
Event Date Saturday, April 15 Easter Egg Hunt begins promptly at 10:30am Event Location DMACC West Campus 5959 Grand Avenue sponsored by DMACC
6 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 7 4 A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO CONTACT YOUR POTHOLES WDM CITY GOVERNMENT! A pothole must Driving along and you’re concerned about a pothole? It’s easy to be located in report a pothole in West Des Moines! You can: the City street SHOVEL IN HOT MIX ASPHALT GOV • Call Public Services at 222-3480 Your (not a driveway approach). • From the City website click on "Online Service Desk" • Download the YourGOV app on your phone – it’s simple, and you can even snap a photo to send. At your fingertips 24/7, citizens can The defect must be 5 report non-emergency issues and • From your PC, go to the City’s website at www.iowa.gov.com an actual nuisance service requests using: (small defects are a and type “YourGOV” in the search box. Click on the “+” to natural occurrence). add a request. • The web And then what happens? Your report of a pothole is assigned to Visit http://yourgov.wdm-ia.com the Street Maintenance supervisor and the street crew is notified to start using the YourGOV immediately on their iPad. web-based request portal.
Once the crew arrives on the scene, workers will immediately • Apple iPhone™ secure the area with cones to protect the workers. And then, they: download the free YourGOV TAMP IT DOWN iPhone app by visiting the iTunes App Store. 1 2 3 • Android™ 6 enabled smartphones download the free YourGOV app at Google Market or the Amazon App Store.
CLEAN THE AREA
If the area is small, the crew may immediately move on to the next pothole. If it’s a larger area, or in the direct path of heavy traffic, the crew will wait until the DIG IT OUT BLOW IT OUT CLEAN THE AREA asphalt cools before moving on. WITH AN AIR HOSE
8 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 9 With Appreciation…. Celebrate The West Des Moines Historical Society Prairie Meadows relies heavily on grants to maintain and Education programming and outreach to preserve the historic Jordan House at 2001 underserved youth populations, through Decoration Fuller Road and Bennett School, a one enhanced Underground Railroad curriculum room schoolhouse at 4001 Fuller Road. and Bennett School programming. Grant funding also supports educational Day programming for students and the general Polk County Betterment Grant public on various aspects of the history of Educational programming, including May 21 our community. Thanks to the following Bennett School curriculum and educational 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. funders for supporting the work of the outreach and programs, expanded Open FREE: WDM Historical Society over the past House tours and increasing usage of the several months! Jordan House through special events. Join the West Des Moines Historical • WDM Community Band Concert Society and Parks and Recreation • Ice Cream Social Bravo: Capital Campaign & Project Jordan Scholars Department to discover the history • Children’s Crafts Grant Support from Polk County, Kemin behind Decoration Day. The family- • Jordan Cemetery Self-guided Tour Repairs to protect and maintain the Jordan Industries, West Des Moines Community friendly celebration will take place at the Jordan House Tours: Jordan House, 2001 Fuller Road, and House, including repairs on flat roofs and Foundation, West Bank, Pat Jordan • $5 adults/$3 students siding. Relocated visitor entrance to the Berkley and the Jordan family, John Ruan Jordan Cemetery on Sunday, May 21. south side to enhance accessibility for IV to fund the Jordan Scholars Institute for select high school juniors in the Des visitors with mobility issues. Find more information on page 12 of the WDM Parks and Recreation program guide. Moines metro area. Bravo: Cultural Enrichment Grant Support of education events and programming, including expanded Open House tours and October Underground Railroad presentation. Also funding to develop curriculum and materials for teachers to use at the Bennett School. Bravo funds will also support promoting and distributing this information and providing teacher training. High school students learn about the Underground Railroad at the Jordan House. City of West Des Moines City funds were utilized on critically needed repairs at both the Jordan House and Bennett School, including: Jordan House: repairing flat roofs, The West Des Moines patching holes in foundation, tuck pointing two chimneys, installing new heating ducts. Installation of wireless Historical Society fire detection system, first in the city of West Des Moines. The West Des Moines Historical Society is a privately MidAmerican Energy Foundation funded non-profit organization that relies on the generosity Bennett School: repaired seven of its friends and supporters. Help preserve the legacy windows sills and replaced two windows. Capital repairs on the Jordan House, to be completed in 2017. Includes replacement of West Des Moines’ history through membership. Repainted exterior. Become a member today by visiting the Society’s website at of siding, scraping and painting the historic www.wdmhs.org facility. . (And follow us on Facebook!)
10 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 11 Clip & Save! Scrap Appliance & Metal Drop-Off 2017 SOLID WASTE EVENTS 2017 SOLID WASTE EVENTS Spring: Saturday, April 8 • Fall: Saturday, September 9 FOR WDM CITIZENS FOR WDM CITIZENS 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC SERVICES The City of West Des Moines is offering residents additional opportunities to recycle unwanted items! Annual Spring Cleanup SERVICES SERVICES Annual Spring Cleanup SERVICES June 5 ‐ 9 June 5 ‐ 9 Residents may bring scrap appliances and metal to the West Des Moines Public Services facility located at 560 S. 16th Street on Saturday, April 8, and September 9, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon). On your regular trash collection day On your regular trash collection day These items will be accepted – FREE April 3 Yard Waste Pick-Up begins on normal trash collection day April 3 Yard Waste Pick-Up begins on normal trash collection day Air Conditioners (all sizes) Dishwashers Ice Makers Saws Batteries, Lead Acid Dryers Metal - Most anything Speakers April 8 Scrap Appliance, Metal Drop-Off - 8 AM - Noon - WDM Public Services April 8 Scrap Appliance, Metal Drop-Off - 8 AM - Noon - WDM Public Services Blenders/Mixers/Toasters DVD Players Metal Shelving Stereo systems Scrap Tire Drop-Off - 7:30 AM - 4 PM – West Des Moines Public Scrap Tire Drop-Off - 7:30 AM - 4 PM – West Des Moines Public Calculators Exercise Equipment Microwaves Stoves April 15 April 15 Services Services Cameras, Camcorders Fans Mowers - Riding Vacuums Nat’l Public Works Week Celebration – 4-7 PM Valley Junction Nat’l Public Works Week Celebration – 4-7 PM Valley Junction Cell Phones Fax Machines Mowers - Walk Behind VCRs May 25 May 25 Farmer’s Market Farmer’s Market Chillers Freezers (no food) Phones Video Game Systems June 5 - 9 Annual Spring Cleanup – On your regular trash day June 5 - 9 Annual Spring Cleanup – On your regular trash day Computer Towers, Servers Furnaces Pots, Pans, Electric Skillets Washers Sept. 9 Scrap Appliance, Metal Drop-Off – 8 AM - Noon - WDM Public Services Sept. 9 Scrap Appliance, Metal Drop-Off – 8 AM - Noon - WDM Public Services Condenser Units Garage Doors & Printers Water Coolers Openers Dec. 1 Yard Waste Pick-Up Ends Dec. 1 Yard Waste Pick-Up Ends Copiers General Scrap Refrigeration Units Water Heaters Jan 2-12, Jan 2-12, Winter Yard Waste & Christmas Tree Collection Winter Yard Waste & Christmas Tree Collection Metal 2018 2018 Dehumidifiers Humidifiers Rooftop AC Units Water Softeners (no salt) No paper shredding service will be provided by the City due to the variety of privately No paper shredding service will be provided by the City due to the variety of privately sponsored paper shredding events in our area throughout the year. sponsored paper shredding events in our area throughout the year. These items will NOT be accepted – Anything with food in it Garbage Paint Wood Yard Waste and Annual Spring Cleanup events are available to all Yard Waste and Annual Spring Cleanup events are available to all Chemicals Light Bulbs Plastics West Des Moines residents who are eligible for solid waste collection. West Des Moines residents who are eligible for solid waste collection.
Televisions and Monitors Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options: are accepted at a cost. Metro Northwest Drop-Off - 4105 SE Beisser Dr., Grimes Metro Northwest Drop-Off - 4105 SE Beisser Dr., Grimes Cash or Check Only 2nd Saturday in the months of March thru December, 8 a.m. - Noon 2nd Saturday in the months of March thru December, 8 a.m. - Noon $15.00 Each TV or Monitor Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off - 1105 Prairie Drive SW, Bondurant Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off - 1105 Prairie Drive SW, Bondurant Note: Residents participating in City-provided $30.00 Each Console or Big Screen solid waste collection may dispose of TVs and Tuesday - Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Tuesday - Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. monitors of any type by putting them at the curb HH & W Recycling is partnering xxxxxxxxxxxxx 8 a.m. to Noon. xxxxxxxxxxxxx 8 a.m. to Noon. by 6AM on their normal collection day with the with the City of West Des Moines House-Side Collection - learn more at www.WhereItShouldGo.com/houseside House-Side Collection - learn more at www.WhereItShouldGo.com/houseside appropriate sticker(s). For more information, in this collection event. If you have visit the City website at www.wdm.iowa.gov or any questions, please call the Public Visit http://www.whereitshouldgo.com/ Visit http://www.whereitshouldgo.com/ Services Department at 222-3480. Metro Waste Authority at www.mwatoday.com For more details, check the calendar on the City's website: www.wdm.iowa.gov For more details, check the calendar on the City's website: www.wdm.iowa.gov for recycling opportunities. No paper shredding will be provided at these dropoffs due to the variety of or call the Public Services Department at 222-3480 or call the Public Services Department at 222-3480 privately sponsored paper shredding events in our area throughout the year. . 12 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 13 THIS Doesn’t Belong in the Garbage?
For many of the things we need to get rid Appliances: of that cannot be recycled or donated, the Appliances contain valuable metals that garbage cart is where they belong. But, can be recycled, but they also contain some things require a little more care, hazardous materials, like mercury. In Community Tire Drop-Off – April 15 and with good reason. Below is a guide to order to best protect our land and water, get commonly used items off the curb as appliances are handled with care and do Looking to get rid of old tires? On Tires can also be recycled with Liberty quickly, safely and effectively as possible. not go into the landfill. Appliances are April 15 from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Tire in Des Moines, or disposed of at collected from the curb with the use residents can bring tires to West Des these Metro Waste Authority facilities Wet Latex Paint: of Large Item stickers. Stickers can be Moines Public Services (560 S. 16th year-round for a fee: Latex paint can go in the garbage because purchased at local grocery and hardware Street) to dispose of them free of charge. it’s not hazardous, but it must be dried stores. Seven $5 stickers ($35 total) cover Each household can bring a maximum of • Metro Park East Landfill (12181 out first. The reason is simple. Wet paint the cost for a separate truck to collect the five tires; all must have rims removed. University Avenue NE makes a big mess as it’s transferred from appliance, keeping it out of the landfill, as Mitchellville, Iowa 50169) the garbage cart to the garbage truck, well as the demanufacturing cost. Tires NOT accepted include: often finding its way onto the driveway, • Tires generated by businesses • Metro Park West Landfill in Perry neighborhood streets and the garbage Sharps, Needles & Syringes: (2499 337th Street • Farm or tractor tires truck. Drying the paint is easy, just In order to properly protect those at Perry, Iowa 50220) add equal parts kitty litter or shredded home, as well as sanitation workers, these • Solid tires (lawnmower, forklift or paper until it’s solid. Or, take it to the products must be packaged properly. golf cart tires) • Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Northwest Drop-Off in Grimes (Details Simply put these objects in a laundry • Bicycle tires Bondurant (1105 Prairie Drive SW listed on page 19) and pay $1/gallon for detergent bottle or a sharps container Bondurant, Iowa 50035) disposal. (available at most pharmacies), secure the lid with tape, and label it “hazardous For more information about safe, smart Yard Waste: material.” When packaged properly, you waste disposal and recycling options, Yard waste is not accepted at the landfill, can also take them to a hazardous waste call 515.244.0021 or visit www. and therefore, not in the garbage cart drop-off (details listed on page 19). WhereItShouldGo.com. either. When yard waste is kept separate from garbage, it’s collected through the Not sure if other items belong in the Compost It! program, and delivered to garbage? Call Metro Waste Authority the compost site, where it’s turned from at 515.244.0021 or visit www. grass and branches into a natural soil WhereItShouldGo.com. amendment, which is great for the health of lawns and gardens. (Learn to use the Compost It! program on page 18.)
14 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 15 Spring Cleanup: June 5-9 Help make our City a wonderful place to live
• Junk in general should be properly removed from the property and never Is that ugly, green chair from the ‘90s Community placed on the right of way until the still taking up space in your basement? day prior to a scheduled pick up. Solid If you haven’t made that trip to the waste carts should not be put on the landfill, or keep forgetting to buy a Compliance curb until after 5pm the night prior to Large Item sticker at the grocery store, the scheduled pickup and then removed then you’re in luck! Spring Cleanup Corner from the curb within 24 hours of is right around the corner, on your collection. Junk should never be allowed garbage day the first full week of June. to accumulate in piles. Make sure things you wish to dispose of are to the curb by 6 a.m.
Follow these simple guidelines during Spring Cleanup to ensure everything is With spring right around the corner collected from your curb: there are a number of ways we can all work together to help make our Garbage Limit: You can set out individual properties, and our City, a as much as will fit in the bed of one wonderful place to live. pickup truck. Examples of The following are some of the Weight Limit: If it’s reasonable that ACCEPTED Items: areas the Community Compliance two people could lift the item, then it’s Mattresses Specialists will be looking at to ensure accepted. Couches a healthy vibrant community: • Inoperable/Obsolete vehicles: No Bags/Boxes of End Tables All vehicles must have current plates Miscellaneous Items: Garbage Fans and be able to start and travel down the like this can be put in your garbage road. They must also be free of broken cart year-round and these things Lamps windows and have air in the tires. often create litter throughout the Grills (no propane) Vehicles may only be parked on a hard neighborhoods during Spring Cleanup. surface. If vehicles do not meet all these If you’re disposing of an item in its requirements, they must be placed in a original box, then that’s fine. (An garage or hauled away. artificial Christmas Tree in its box is acceptable). Your Community Compliance Specialists Items NOT Accepted: are an integral part of keeping our Construction and Demolition Appliances community beautiful. They are tasked Waste: Items must weigh less than with the responsibility of ensuring that 40 lbs. each. Building materials violations to City Code are corrected. Concrete • Weeds, grass or vegetation: If you have a code compliance concern, If you’re still unsure whether an item is Weeds or grass reaching the height please contact 222-3480 during the accepted, call your garbage hauler, Household hazardous waste of 10” or the accumulation of brush hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday Waste Connections, Tires piles should be properly removed and through Friday, report on the City’s at (515) 265-7374. Yard waste lawns maintained. Trees and bushes website using the Online Service Desk, or should be maintained and cut back from enter a request on YourGOV from your the sidewalks to a height of 8 feet of cellphone or PC. clearance.
16 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 17 The season for yard work is almost upon us! Curbside yard waste collection starts the week of April 3 and continues through November. Yard waste cannot be disposed of in your normal garbage, so residents have the option to use Compost It! bags, stickers, or carts. The Compost It! name pays for the cost of collection. Bags Place yard waste into a Compost It! brand bag and no sticker is required. Do not exceed 40 lbs. of material per bag. Bags are sold for $8.00 per bundle of five, and can be found at most grocery and hardware stores. Watch Out for the Hazards of Spring Cleaning Stickers The first signs of spring often conjure up West Des Moines residents have a free, If using a generic compost bag, the urge to declutter and freshen things convenient and safe disposal option for attach a Compost It! sticker, up for warmer months to come. However, these types of hazardous materials: The making sure the sticker is dealing with old household cleaners, paint, Northwest Household Hazardous Waste visible to the hauler from the stain and other common chemicals around Drop-Off in Grimes. The Northwest Drop- street. Compost It! stickers the house often isn’t so refreshing. When off is open the second Saturday of the should also be attached to an item is considered hazardous, proper month from March – December from 8 a.m. brush bundles. Bundles cannot disposal is important to the health and – Noon. The Drop-Off is located at 4105 exceed 18 inches in diameter safety of your family and the environment. SE Beisser Dr. in Grimes just 1 1/2 miles or four feet in length. Stickers NW of Interstate 80/35 and Hwy 141. are sold for $1.25 and are also available at most grocery and hardware stores. Hazardous Materials to Watch for While Spring Cleaning Carts If you regularly have a lot of Hazardous materials are those with labels Residents can also utilize the Metro yard waste, a Compost It! cart could purchase ($60) to begin the program that say flammable, toxic, corrosive or keep Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant be the solution for you. The cart is 96 ($80 with delivery). To enroll in the out of reach of children. Items like oil, gas, (1105 Prairie Drive SW), Tuesday – Friday, gallons and can hold the equivalent of program, call Public Services at antifreeze, pesticides, fertilizers, florescent from 1 – 5 p.m., and the first and third three yard waste bags. If you purchase 222-3480 or renew your service at light bulbs, furniture polish and household Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. – Noon. more than 65 bags a year, or simply don’t www.WhereItShouldGo.com. cleaners contain hazardous ingredients and want to hassle with bags, the cart is a nice should be taken to a Drop-Off rather than For a full list of hazardous materials alternative. For more information, including what put in the regular trash. Most household accepted at a Drop-Off, go to is accepted and what is not accepted, hazardous items are accepted free of charge www.WhereItShouldGo.com/dropoff. Carts are available for a $105 annual call 515.244.0021 or visit at the Northwest Drop-Off. Latex paint is service fee, plus a one-time cart www.WhereItShouldGo.com. accepted for a charge of $1/gallon or $5/five- gallon container.
18 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 19 National Public Works Week (NPWW) 2017 Sidewalk Program Celebration May 25 | 4pm – 7pm What a pleasure to live and work in a City (according to the Secretary of State’s that offers an excellent transportation office) will receive the notice. The North end of the Valley Junction Farmer’s Market system, including sidewalks! The number property’s responsible party has the option of residents walking, jogging and enjoying to repair individual sidewalk defects on our neighborhoods steadily increases. their own, or they may elect to have their The name of West Des Moines’ Public Works sidewalks included in the citywide repair Department has been changed to “Public Services,” but we’re still in the same family of professionals! Our annual sidewalk program provides project. If repairs are not made within a means of reviewing the condition of a period of time specified (generally 75 Come join us for a celebration of the Public existing sidewalks throughout the City on days), the City will proceed with the Works/Services men and women in North America a rotating basis every eight years. A map identified repairs and bill the property who provide and maintain the infrastructure and (shown below and available on the City owner or responsible party. services of our communities. website) indicates the areas and schedule for inspection of sidewalk conditions. This sidewalk program helps protect This event is not just a FREE FUN FAMILY pedestrians who actively use the sidewalks, EVENT, it’s an opportunity to learn. Yes, you Notices of defective sidewalks are sent and property owners, from liability issues. MAY climb up into the big equipment! to the owner of record according to the More information is available on the City’s County Auditor’s office. For townhomes website. or condominiums, the Registered Agent
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20 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 21 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN IOWA IS Prepare for Spring and MARCH 27 - 31 Summer Severe Weather
Wireless Emergency Alert Severe Weather Procedures for West Des Moines Citizens Spring is here and with it comes the Emergency Supply Kit Alert Iowa is a statewide mass emergency possibility of severe weather. Severe messaging system used by state and local Assemble an emergency supplies kit with West Des Moines’ emergency siren system weather can be unpredictable and authorities to quickly distribute emergency items you may need. Store the items in is an outdoor warning system designed create hazardous conditions such as information to residents in counties that an easy to carry backpack or duffel bag. A only to alert those who are outside during thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, large utilize the system. basic emergency supply kit should include severe weather and prompt you to seek hail and flash flooding. Thousands of the following recommended items: additional information on the threat people are injured by these weather events Alert Iowa will allow citizens to sign up (timing, location and severity). This is a each year. Be prepared by creating a family • Water (one gallon of water per person for the types of alerts they would like to national initiative that dates back to the emergency plan, putting an emergency per day for at least three days) for receive. The best way to receive messages 1970’s and is not intended for notification supply kit together and learning about drinking and sanitation is by text message. Messages may contain within structures. The sirens are activated wireless emergency alerts. photo, video and audio attachments to for severe thunderstorms with 70 mile per • Food (at least a three-day supply of non- help subscribers better understand the hour winds, tornado warnings and funnel Family Emergency Plan perishable food). Manual can opener for emergency situation or where to find cloud sightings by authorized personnel. additional information. food. • Meet with your family and discuss why Often by the time we are aware of an • Battery-powered or hand crank radio To register for Alert Iowa statewide you need to prepare for severe weather. approaching storm, we have little if any (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) and messaging system, go to: • Discuss the types of severe weather that time to prepare for it. So why not take extra batteries are most likely to happen where you live the surprise factor out of severe weather • Flashlight and extra batteries http://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/about_ and explain what to do in each case. and prepare yourself and your family? If HSEMD/alert_iowa.html • First aid kit thunderstorms, tornadoes, and floods do • Identify responsibilities for each member occur, you'll be ready for them. of your household and how you will work • Whistle to signal for help together as a team. • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and • Pick two places to meet: right outside plastic ties for personal sanitation your home and at a friend’s home nearby • Multi-purpose tool in case you can’t return home. • Medications • Practice as many elements of your plan as • Local maps possible. • Develop an emergency communication • Cell phone with chargers, inverter or plan in case family members are solar charger separated from one another. • Family and emergency contact • Plan how to take care of your pets. information • Extra cash
22 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 23 TREE MAINTENANCE EMERALD ASH BORER TREATMENT UPDATE: Early in 2017 the Urban Forester will begin evaluating all ash trees planted on City property. Over 700 trees were injected in the summer of 2015 with an insecticide that protects the tree for two seasons and it In the past, the responsibility for the also be removing damaged or dead trees is anticipated that another 700 will be treated in the summer of 2017. maintenance of trees in the City right-of- and vegetative material that poses an Evidence of EAB increased during 2016 and more than likely dozens, way (typically the area between the street immediate risk to public safety and/or if not hundreds, of trees will succumb to the and sidewalk in most areas of the City) adjacent property or infrastructure. For invasive beetle in 2017. If you have an ash has been the responsibility of the adjacent the purposes of scheduling and assigning tree on your private property you may wish property owner. Under City Code adjacent locations, crews will work through zones to have it assessed by a tree care professional property owners had the responsibility similar to those used by the City’s Street and decide on what option suits your situation. for maintaining a minimum tree clearance Cleaning program. The goal for the City’s DO THIS SOON. height of 14’ over a city street and an approximate 6,400 public trees will be to 8’ minimum height over sidewalks. The evaluate and, if necessary, trim on a three- If you have any questions related to City trees height clearances also pertain to trees year rotation. Any private trees on the list or EAB, please contact the West Des Moines planted on private property. State law has will be referred to the West Des Moines Urban Forester at 515-222-3417. dictated that all trees planted within the Community Compliance officers to public right-of-way that are dead, diseased address in the appropriate manner. Public and dying are the responsibility of the as well as private trees provide numerous City. Many residents have been diligent benefits to our community and with with the trimming of the trees planted in proper and routine maintenance should City right-of-way but issues with clearance continue to do so for years to come. and maintenance have continued to be a concern. CARING FOR Tree clearance issues create on-going problems for traffic, pedestrians, school buses and solid waste collection. Various OUR LAWNS Some simple things property operations performed by Public Services owners can do to reduce lawn staff such as snow plowing and street care related pollution include: sweeping have also been impacted. • Do not blow grass clippings To minimize many of the issues associated into the street with the maintenance of City trees in the As spring is approaching, off these paved areas • Spread fertilizers and lawn our focus will again public right-of-way, the West Des Moines and into the storm sewer chemicals only on turf area turn to taking care of where they directly enter City Council approved modifications and not on paved surfaces to the City Code at the December 27, lawns and open spaces. our streams and rivers. Lawn care companies Never dispose of • Sweep excess fertilizers 2016 Council meeting that shifts the and homeowners do clippings, twigs or other maintenance of these trees from the and grass clippings from an excellent job of yard waste near waterways driveways, sidewalks, and adjacent property owner to the Public maintaining lush and or sewers. This organic roads Services Department. Keep in mind thriving turf areas in our material will break down that this only applies to trees planted community. However, and reduce oxygen levels • Dispose of yard waste within City rights-of-way; trees lawn care products in the water, endangering properly, using the Metro planted on private property are still 14' 8' applied excessively or fish and other aquatic life! Waste Authority Compost-It! the responsibility of the property onto streets, driveways, program or by composting. owner to maintain. sidewalks, and alleys can Your actions have a pollute streams and rivers. direct effect on aquatic • Do not hose down Rainfall washes fertilizers, life and the water quality pavements or use water to In addition to trimming trees planted pesticides, and herbicides of streams and rivers. clean up spills in public rights-of-way, the Urban Forester and Public Services staff will Thank you for doing your part to help protect our environment! • Clean up after pets
24 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 25 EMERALD ASH BORER
in port, the larvae did what larvae do — morphed into adults and then quickly discovered a defenseless food source.
In its native range, EAB plays nicely with local populations of ash trees. Iowa’s woodlands contain closely related flatheaded boring beetles, and similar to EAB on its home turf, they have an understanding with our native populations No reason to sugar coat it, if you are the of ash trees. It would be a poor and short- owner of one or more ash trees and have lived evolutionary tactic for any insect to no plans to treat them for the emerald ash attack and kill healthy, live stems from the borer (EAB), buy a chain saw or better yet, one tree genus that sustains it. Instead, get to know an arborist. millennia of co-existence have settled on a life cycle that for the most part make These photographs are from Last May, a privately owned ash tree in ash tree species fair game for native insect the vicinity of Vine St. and Ashworth populations only after they begin to a tree inspected in West Des Rd. in West Des Moines was confirmed decline from scores of other factors. North Moines. The combination of the to be infested with the non-native American ash species are not equipped beetle responsible for the death of more with the EAB specific defense mechanisms size of the trees and the degree hardwood trees in U.S. history than any that shield their close Asian cousins from of decline indicates these trees previous forest pest! Two weeks earlier, the death sentence it is here. have been infected for 3-5 years. the first confirmed case of EAB in the metro was announced by the IA DNR and The movement from ground zero for IA Dept. of Ag and Land Stewardship. EAB, Detroit, MI, to West Des Moines, Multiple ash trees in a rural Waukee IA, took approximately 20 years. As Ash tree owners should not get Homeowner insurance policies will not development also were confirmed to be mentioned, last year only a couple of area complacent. An arborist will assess your cover damage resulting from a tree killed harboring the invasive beetle. ash trees were confirmed to be infested. ash tree(s) and provide a professional by insects or disease, so if the choice is to Last summer, the City’s Urban Forestry recommendation. There are insecticidal not treat, removing the tree sooner than In 1996, officials in Detroit, MI, struggled Supervisor observed a couple dozen with treatments that all but guarantee 2 years later is strongly recommended. Property with attributing any known vector to an the telltale symptoms, all in yards. As EAB protection from the beetle and teams of owners are understandably attached to increasing number of declining ash trees. moved east through countless communities chemists are likely locked in labs searching the trees they’ve nurtured and guided into Intense research eventually revealed that in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, for an even better option. However, not maturity. Sadly though, the EAB threat is the cause for the decline and soon to be a strikingly similar pattern of impact all ash trees are treatment worthy and the real. Feel free to contact WDM’s Urban death of thousands of Detroit metro ash was repeated in its wake. Once EAB is experienced tree care professional will Forestry Supervisor at 222-3417 with any trees was a hitchhiker from NE Asia, the officially confirmed in a municipality, identify existing or potential concerns. related questions. emerald ash borer, and more specifically, each subsequent year is marked by an the larval stage of EAB. Detroit is a exponential number of ash trees showing shipping center on the Great Lakes, and EAB symptoms. Five years out from an The larvae do all the damage and when there’s enough of them, the officials concluded that EAB larvae had initial EAB observation, roughly 5% of all overlapping galleries (serpentine path as they feed on the live tissue) likely punched their tickets from China untreated ash trees will die, 10 years out via pallets of green cut ash lumber. Once 60%, and after 15 years, 100% mortality! cut off the flow of nutrients and water, essentially girding the tree.
26 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 27 Wilson acknowledges that digging a well with your hands doesn’t work when you need to tap into an aquifer 2,500 feet beneath the surface.
Enter Grosch Irrigation Co. In late November 2016, the crew began assembly of the drill rig, which stands 120 feet tall.
“Just looking at the rig, you The project concludes with the construction can see that this process is far more complicated than of a well house similar to the one above. digging a hole,” Wilson adds. “The drill bores through six we want to assure our customers and major geological systems to reach the neighbors that it is only temporary,” Jordan Aquifer, and each of those systems Wilson points out. “When the project contains a variety of layers.” is complete, the site will be cleaned up, restored and landscaped.” In order to reach aquifer, nearly half a mile below the surface, the drill runs 24 The Holiday Park site was chosen for its If you drove by Holiday Park recently, hours a day, seven days a week during the proximity to other well lines that feed you probably noticed a tall tower that construction process. The hole, which starts the A.C. Ward Treatment Plant and for resembled a 12-story carnival ride, at 34 inches (with a 30-inch pipe) at the its distance from other deep wells. Wells adjacent to the softball diamonds. surface, tapers to 12-inch hole at the aquifer. are located at least one-half mile apart to avoid interference with each other and to Don't worry; it's not an amusement As the drill bores through prevent a concentrated drawdown of the attraction, and it's not permanent. West the soil, a stainless steel aquifer at a specific location. Des Moines Water Works is constructing a liner is installed to keep the new deep well, and long before the dog days well from falling in on itself. The WDMWW Board of Trustees of summer arrive in 2017, the construction Approximately 8,000 cubic approved drilling the new well in order site will look more like a clubhouse with feet of material is removed to fully utilize the treatment capacity landscaping and green space. during construction. available at the A.C. Ward Plant. The plant treats 6 million gallons of water per The construction on the new well in “The drilling process can day, and the new well will add another 3 Holiday Park commenced in December be noisy and messy, but million gallons of capacity per day. 2016, with drilling scheduled to take approximately four months to complete.
“Building techniques and technology have definitely evolved, especially when you consider that drilling water wells dates back to at least 7000 B.C. Early wells were dug with human hands and a few crude tools,” The drill rig tower stands 120 feet in the explains Diana Wilson, general manager of air. (right) The drill rig in Holiday Park. West Des Moines Water Works.
28 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 29 Mayor’s Office...... 222-3610 All City service requests can be directed to the Online Service Desk at Motor Vehicle License Plates/Registration • Dallas County...... 993-5812 www.wdm.iowa.gov • Polk County...... 286-3030 • Madison County...... 462-1542 Taxes...... See Property Tax • Warren County...... 961-1111 Tickets Moving Violations Nature Lodge...... 222-3424 • Dallas County...... 993-5816 EMERGENCY...... 911 Des Moines Register Raccoon River Park 2500 Grand Ave. • Polk County...... 222-3772 Non-Emergency Dispatch ...... 222-3321 Subscriptions ...... 1-847-424-0225 One Call Underground Utility Lines • Madison County...... 462-1542 • Warren County...... 961-1032 ADA Coordinator...... 222-3603 Driver’s License 811 OR 1-800-292-8989 Parking Violations (non-moving) TDD/TTY...... 1-800-413-4955 • Dallas County ...... 993-6992 Parks & Recreation...... 222-3444 Finance ...... 222-3600 Aquatic Centers...... 273-0700 • Polk County ...... 244-1052 [email protected] Ambulance Billing ...... 273-0652 • Madison County ...... 462-1542 Traffic Signals/Street Signs ...... 222-3480 Parking Violations (non-moving). 222-3600 [email protected] Animal Control...... 222-3364 • Warren County...... 961-1144 Passports...... 1-877-487-2778 Trash Collection...... 265-7374 Driveway Permits 250 Mills Civic Parkway ...... 222-3480 Planning & Zoning...... 222-3620 Waste Connections • www.wasteconnections.com Animal Licenses ...... See WestPet 560 S. 16th St. • [email protected] [email protected] Tree Planting Permits ...... 222-3417 Better Business Bureau ...... 243-8137 Economic Development...... 273-0770 Police Administration...... 222-3300 [email protected] Birth Certificates...... See Vital Records [email protected] [email protected] Utilities Mid American Energy Building Safety/Inspections...... 222-3630 Election Office Police/Fire/EMS/Dispatch (Westcom) Gas & Electric...... 1-888-427-5632 [email protected] • Dallas County ...... 993-6914 • Emergency...... 911 EMERGENCY...... 1-800-595-5325 Business License Info...... 1-800-532-1216 • Polk County...... 286-3247 • Non-Emergency...... 222-3321 One Call Line Locator...... 1-800-292-8989 www.midamericanenergy.com Cable Television • Madison County...... 462-3914 250 Mills Civic Parkway Valley Junction Activity Center ... 222-3440 Mediacom...... 1-800-332-0245 • Warren County...... 961-1020 Post Office...... 255-6471 Billing, Cust. Service, Connect/ Disconnect, Electrical Service...... See Utilities 430 5th St. WDM 50265 • usps.com Valley Junction Foundation...... 222-3642 2205 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines • mchsi.com Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 273-0768 Property Tax Vehicle Registration ...... See Motor Vehicle License Plates/Registration Jordan Cemetery ...... 222-3444 EMS Billing ...... 8055 Mills Civic Parkway • Dallas County...... 993-5808 Vital Records Sales and Maintenance CPR and Public Access Defibrillation Classes • Polk County...... 286-3060 • Dallas County...... 993-5804 Chamber of Commerce ...... 225-6009 [email protected] • Madison County...... 462-1542 • Warren County...... 961-1110 • Polk County...... 286-3781 www.wdmchamber.org Farmers Market (VJ Foundation) . 222-3642 Public Transportation ...... See DART • Madison County ...... 462-3771 City Attorney ...... See Legal Department Finance Department...... 222-3600 • Warren County...... 961-1089 Public Services...... 222-3480 City Clerk Fire Administration ...... 222-3603 ...... 222-3420 [email protected] Voter Registration • Dallas County...... 993-6914 Business related licenses / voter registration 3421 Ashworth Road • [email protected] Recycling – Curb IT! • Polk County...... 286-3080 application Gas Service ...... See Utilities Waste Management...... www.wm.com City Council...... 222-3610 Hazardous Waste • Madison County...... 462-3914 Missed Pickup/Questions...... 244-7336 • Warren County...... 961-1020 City Hall Offices...... 222-3600 Regional Collection Center ...... 967-5512 Recreation Programs ...... 222-3444 Iowa Elections Division...... 281-8849 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy Holiday Pool...... 273-0700 Rental Housing Inspector ...... 222-3630 Water Treatment Plant ...... 222-3465 City Manager...... 222-3610 Housing Rehabilitation Program. 273-0770 [email protected] 1505 Railroad Ave. Senior Citizen Meals Claim for Damages ...... 222-3601 Human Resources...... 222-3616 ...... 274-0373 West Des Moines Water Works... 222-3460 Sewer Stoppages/Repair Community Compliance Human Rights Commission...... 222-3675 ...... 222-3480 Water/Solid Waste, New Service, Service (Code Enforcement)...... 222-3480 Human Services...... 222-3660 [email protected] Changes/Maintenance...... 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy [email protected] 139 6th Street • [email protected] Shelter Rentals (Parks & Rec)...... 222-3444 www.wdmww.com • [email protected] Community & Econ. Development ...... 273-0770 Senior & Disabled Transportation, Energy School Districts Westcom [email protected] Assistance, Food & Clothing Pantry, Homeless • Norwalk • EMERGENCY...... 911 981-0676 • www.norwalk.k12.ia.us County Web Site Addresses Prevention • Dispatch Non-Emergency...... 222-3321 • Van Meter WestPet...... 273-0651 • Dallas County www.co.dallas.ia.us Illegal Waste Disposal...... 725-0268 996-2221 • www.vmbulldogs.com • Polk County www.co.polk.ia.us http://www.iowadnr.gov • Waukee Animal Licenses • www.westpet.org • Madison County www.madisoncoia.us State Dept of Natural Resources industrial or major 987-5161 • www.waukee.k12.ia.us Yard Waste – Compost IT! • Warren County www.co.warren.ia.us hazardous waste and chemical spills. • West Des Moines Waste Management ...... www.wm.com General Info/Questions...... 1-800-796-9696 Death Certificates...... See Vital Records Minor/Household Spills...... 222-3321 633-5000 • www.wdm.k12ia.us Missed Pickup ...... 1-800-796-9696 Development Services Job Hotline (City of WDM)...... 222-3616 Sidewalk Permits...... 222-3480 Building Division...... 222-3630 www.wdm.iowa.gov 560 S. 16th St. • [email protected] Social Security Offices Engineering & Planning Divisions ...... 222-3620 Library ...... 222-3400 ...... 800-772-1213 Persons with disabilities are encouraged to Street Light Outages participate in City activities. Those individuals [email protected] 4000 Mills Civic Parkway • [email protected] MidAmerican Energy...... 1-888-427-5632 seeking City services and in need of special Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) Legal Department ...... 222-3523 Street Repairs/Cleaning...... 222-3480 accommodations should either contact the Public Transportation ...... 283-8100 4200 Mills Civic Parkway [email protected] department sponsoring the event or the ADA [email protected] Marriage Licenses...... See Vital Records Coordinator.
30 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 31 LIBRARY WDM Public Library WDM Library Adult Programs
Mission Statement: The WDM Public Library is a relevant CHECKMATES: CHESS AND BOARD GAME CLUB 4th Thu from 6:30-8 pm: Apr 27 [4/3] | May 25 [5/1] | Jun 22 [6/5] and integral part of the community. The library enriches the | Jul 27 [7/3] | Aug 24 [8/7] lives of residents by providing convenient and timely access For those who know the basics, we’ll provide chess sets and feature a different board game to information and ideas; by offering engaging activities each month. Sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Foundation. Age 6 – adult. Registration and opportunities for personal and professional growth; preferred. 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org by promoting a love of reading and learning; and by remaining responsive to the changing needs of its users. HOLIDAY CARDS WDM Library Adult Programs *Fri @ 6:30 pm: Birthday – Apr 28 [4/3] When you care enough to make it yourself! Make three birthday cards for special friends REGISTRATION INFORMATION or family. Sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Foundation. Ages 18 & up (tweens with All programs are held in the WDM Library Community Room unless otherwise indicated. permission). *After hours program. Registration required. 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org All programs are free and require registration unless otherwise indicated. Registration dates are in brackets. You may register for most programs online at www.wdmlibrary.org. NEW! QUICK & EASY HOLIDAY CARDS WDM WRITER’S CLUB Tue, Aug 22 @ 2 pm [8/7] 2nd & 4th Sat @ 10 am • Millie Knee Classroom For this afternoon program, we’ll make three super simple cards – thank you, thinking of you, Informal meetings for accomplished or aspiring writers – share any form of writing and offer/ or all-occasion greetings. Sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Foundation. Ages 18 & up. receive constructive criticism. • 222-3413 Registration required. 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org
NEW NAME! PAPERCRAFTS C.L.U.B. ADULT SUMMER READING CLUB: BUILD A BETTER WORLD…READ Sat 10 am-4 pm: Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3, Jul 8, Aug 5 | Fri 5-11 pm: Jun 16 Mon, May 22 – Fri, Jun 30 FKA Scrapbook & Cardmaker Club. Be it scrapbooks, holiday cards, book folding, or adult You could earn prizes by reading (or listening) to books! Reading logs and book review forms coloring, we welcome all papercrafters! Bring a project and your own supplies. (No sales at the available online and in the library. See page 40 for details. Sponsored by the WDM Library event.) We’ll provide space, snacks, and cutting tools. Sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Friends Foundation. 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org Foundation. Registration preferred. 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org
COLOR CONNECTION: PECHA KUCHA NIGHT ADULT COLORING CLUB Fri, Jun 9 @ 7 pm 2nd Tue @ 2 pm: Apr 11 | May 9 | Jun 13 | Jul 11 | Aug 8 We’re hosting our first Pecha Kucha Night and YOU are Guaranteed to cure rheumatism, chill blains, toothache, and warts! Okay, not really, but it IS invited! So what’s Pecha Kucha? It’s an informal gathering relaxing and F-U-N! Bring your own supplies or use our markers, colored pencils, and coloring where creative people share their ideas, works, thoughts… sheets. Make the color connection! Sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Foundation. Ages 18 just about anything, really. Presentations are given in the & up. Registration preferred. 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org Pecha Kucha 20x20 format (speakers show 20 images for 20 seconds each). Check our website and social media for updates on this fun free event! Find out more about Pecha Kucha online. www.pechakucha.org FRIENDS WINE & CHEESE AROUND THE WORLD BUILD YOUR MIND: Fri, Apr 21 @ 6 pm BRAIN GAMES Library Living Room* Tue @ 2 pm: Jun 20, Jul 18 Sample wines, cheeses, and book Millie Knee Classroom displays from featured countries during You can Build a Better World if you build a better our Friends fundraising event. Watch for brain! Get with the Summer Reading Club theme more information on our website or in and train your brain with puzzles, word searches, the WDM Library Times (adult programs and other challenges…or just bring your coloring flyer) available in the library. *After hours book along! Ages 18 & up. Registration preferred. program. 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org
32 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdmlibrary.org Visit us on the web at www.wdmlibrary.org SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 33 LIBRARY 34 WDM phone. Questions? Contact [email protected] • 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org • 222-3403 • [email protected] Contact Questions? phone. welcome toattend. SponsoredbytheWDM Library FriendsFoundation.Register onlineorby meeting orattheLibrary's1st Floor ServiceDesk.Anyonewhohasreadthebookis attendees! Copiesofthecurrent month'sbookcanbepickedupattheprevious the by chosen be will selections Book Read! Club Not YA – club book newest Library’s looking forabookclubthatdoesn’t takeitselftooseriously?ThenjoinusfortheWDM Are youa“GrownUp”wholikes toreadandtalkaboutYoungAdultbooks?Areyou Locations Vary 2nd Thu@6:30pm:Apr13,May11,Jun8,Jul Aug10 NEW! YANOTCLUBREAD wdmlibrary.org • 222-3403 preferred. Registration we’ll talkaboutwhatwe’veallbeenreadingsincethelastSocial. Newcomerswelcome. Make newfriends!Discoverauthors!Bringanappetizer ordesserttoshareand Room Community Library • 1 Aug 4, Apr pm: 6:30 @ Tue CLUB READSOCIAL wdmlibrary.org • 222-3403 preferred. Sponsored bytheWDMLibraryFriendsFoundation.MillieKneeClassroom.Registration A fewcopiesareavailableatthe1stFloorServiceDeskoryoumaybringyourowncopy. Jul 11 Jun 6 May 2 Tue @6:30pm: CLUB READ wdmlibrary.org • 222-3403 required. Registration Foundation. Friends See ourwebsitefordates/timesorcallanappointment.SponsoredbytheWDMLibrary e-Books library • tablets • e-Readers • email • Internet • areas: following the in assistance individual or group offer We OPEN COMPUTERLAB WDM Library MAGAZINE • MAGAZINE The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Adult Programs
VVisit usonthe web at 222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org • 222-3403 thread aneedle.Registrationpreferred. to enough well see must Note: tell!) keep itforyourself.(Shh!Wewon’t bookmark. Makeoneforafriendor you makeaholiday-themedbeaded It’s hotoutsidebutyou’llbecoolwhen Millie KneeClassroom • 25 Jul pm: 2 @ Tue BUILD ABOOKMARK NEW! CHRISTMASINJULY: www.wdmlibrary.org iPad Lending,AuthorVisits,andmore! Summer ReadingClub,BeadingBasics,LaptopLab, Color Connection,PapercraftsC.L.U.B.,Adult Club Read,YANotHolidayCards, programs: ADULT many for pay memberships Friends Join TheFriends! Programs, Please If YouEnjoyOur will savestafftime andbenefitresidentswho areunabletovisitthelibrary in person. between seven participating seniorlivingand carefacilities.TheElderCare OutreachProgram outreach collection,featuringlarge printbooks,movies,andaudiobooks.Materialswillrotate Thanks totheWDMLibraryFriends Foundationwhichrecentlydonated$9,000tofunda new Friends Sponsor Elder Care Outreach Program wdmlibrary.org • 222-3407 4000 MillsCivicPkwy,WDM,IA50265. WDM LibraryFriendsFoundation, Donations are tax deductible! Visit usonthe web at KNOW? YOU DID www.wdmlibrary.org
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LIBRARY What can YOU do to help your child? PRESCHOOL • Allow your child time to talk while you listen attentively Storytime Series • Encourage your child to handle books and All children's programs are free and may require advance registration. “tell” you the story Sign up for April programs begins Monday, April 3 at 9 a.m. • Provide an atmosphere that is fun and Register online, in person, or by phone. 515.222.3405 • wdmlibrary.org language rich EARLY LITERACY • Read often and make reading time an enjoyable time “Early literacy is what children know about • Read, sing, talk, and play with your child MOTHER GOOSE FAMILY reading and writing before they actually • Write and color with your child to develop learn to read and write. It is not the teaching fine motor skills STORYTIME STORYTIME Mon @ 9:30, 10 & 10:30 Wed @ 9:30 & 10:30 of reading, but is laying the foundation for am: Apr 10, 17 & 24 | am: reading so that when children are taught to How can the WDM Library Storyroom Apr 12, 19 & 26 | read, they are ready.” – from Early Literacy LIBRARY help? Simple stories, gentle tunes, flan- Library Storyroom Storytimes @ Your Library by Saroh Nadkarni nel boards, and nursery rhymes. Lights, camera, action! Ghoting and Pamela Maritn-Diaz • Ask a librarian for suggestions Each week we’ll incorporate activi- Our stories, songs, felt • Use one of our many recommended ties that emphasize and reinforce boards, and rhymes set reading lists to find materials your child body part identification, counting, the stage for children Why is Early Literacy important? may enjoy (i.e. 100 Books to Read Before rhythm, sensory stimulation, fine to become successful Acquiring early literacy (pre-literacy) skills Kindergarten) and gross motor skills, and animal readers. Includes a before school leads to reading achievement • Check out library materials to use at home sounds. Ages 6 mo-2 yrs w/adult. take-home craft! All ages w/adult. and academic success. Children who enter Registration required. No registration! • Attend age appropriate library programs school with well-developed early literacy skills (see our Storytime Series) are ready to learn to read. NIGHTY-NIGHT STORYTIME NEW! LAPSIT LAMBS Mon @ 6:45pm: Thu @ 9:30 & 10:30am: What are the Six Early Apr 10, 17 & 24 | Library Storyroom Apr 13, 20 & 27 | Library Storyroom Literacy Skills? Build a lifetime love of books and reading as Now offered on Tuesdays AND Thursdays! Using we share bedtime stories, sing-along songs, and puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we’ll 1. Letter Knowledge – knowing the names WDM Library TaleTrail interactive fingerplays with an early literacy focus. engage baby and caregiver in language-rich and sounds of letters, and recognizing that Nighty-Night Storytime follows the Family Story- activities designed for pre-walking babies. See the same letter can look different (upper vs. In Memory of time format. All ages w/adult. No registration! Tuesday Lapsit description for details! Ages 1mo. lower case, different fonts) Dr. Robert C. Brooks -18 mo. w/adult. Registration required. 2. Narrative Skills – being able to describe LAPSIT LAMBS events and tell stories From the library side of the pond through the Tue @ 9:30 & 10:30am: OLIVER'S PUPPY TALES 3. Phonological Awareness – the ability to tunnel to Ashawa Park, visitors are invited Apr 11, 18 & 25 | Library Storyroom Thu @ 10:30 am : Apr 13, 20 & 27 Fri @ 10:30 am: Apr 14, 21 & 28 hear and play with the smaller sounds that to travel the “TaleTrail” – a series of sixteen Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, Library Community Room make up words kiosks designed to slowly reveal a children’s staff will engage baby and caregiver in language- rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. Join little Oliver for stories, rhymes, felt boards, 4. Print Awareness – noticing print, the ability story. The tales displayed are expected to We will spotlight sensory stimulation, animal music, and movement. Each week we will to handle a book, and understanding how change on a quarterly basis. The TaleTrail sounds, fine and gross motor skills, and of course introduce and develop specific pre-literacy skills to follow the words on a page project is sponsored by private donations FUN! Includes play ideas that are easily inte- and provide effective tools, tips, and techniques 5. Print Motivation – being interested in and and the WDM Library Friends Foundation. grated into baby’s everyday routine. Ages 1mo. for caregivers to try at home. Stay for playtime to enjoying books -18 mo. w/adult. Now offered on Thursdays too! improve social, motor, and sensory skills! All ages 6. Vocabulary – knowing the names of things Registration required. w/adult. No registration!
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LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUBS 2017 SchoolPROGRAMS Age
All childrens programs are free and require registration unless otherwise indicated! WDM Library You may register online at wdmlibrary.org, in person, or by phone at 515.222.3405.
KIDS CLUB READ CHECKMATES: CHESS & Thu @ 4:15 pm: Apr 6, May 4, Jun 8, BOARD GAME CLUB Jul 6, Aug 3 — Titles TBA 4th Thu from 6:30-8 pm: Apr 27 [Apr 3] Children’s Programs Library Community Room | May 25 [May 1] | Jun 22 [Jun 5] | If you like to read and talk about books, this Jul 27 [ Jul 3] | Aug 24 [Aug 7] group is for you! | Library Community Room Join us for discus- For those who know the basics, sion and activities we’ll provide chess sets and feature related to each a different board game each month. month’s book. Sponsored by the WDM Library Ages 8-12. Sign Friends Foundation. Age 6-adult. up at the Chil- Registration preferred. dren’s Desk.
TEEN SUMMER VOLUNTEERS The WDM Library is looking for summer student volunteers! Volunteers help out library staff in BUILD A BETTER YOUTH SUMMER many ways: assisting with summer programs, shelving picture books, cleaning shelves, and refilling READING CLUB 2017 summer reading supplies. Volunteers must be age 13 or older AND have finished the 7th grade. If you’d like to become a student volunteer, pick up an application at any library service desk or print WORLD…READ! “Wood” you like to Build a Better World? The one online. Applications available starting April 1. Positions are limited so turn in your application WDM Library invites kids of all ages (babies Summer Reading Club (SRC) encourages soon! www.wdmlibrary.org/teens too!) to join our 2017 Summer Reading Club. reading and learning for all ages over the Make some concrete plans to enter contests, summer (May 22-Jun 30). This year kids, win prizes, meet your reading goals, and nail teens, and adults share the same theme: Build (earn) a ticket to our final party (Sat, Jul 29) a Better World. Building and construction… featuring Jason the Juggler! Sign up at the ecology and conservation…think of the many library or online. ways YOU can build a better world through reading! Register and pick up your reading log at the Reference or Children’s Desk or TEEN SUMMER sign up and print online at wdmlibrary.org. READING CLUB 2017 Sign up for ALL Summer Reading Clubs Build a Better World at your library! Teens begins Mon, May 22. can earn great rewards this summer… by reading, participating in contests, and attend- As always, our SRC programs would ing library programs. So “go green” at the not exist without the support of the library! Sign up and grab your reading log at the reference desk, or register and print WDM Library Friends Foundation. online. It’s easy!
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SUMMER READING CLUBS 2017 (continued) LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER YOUTH SUMMER WDM Library services READING CLUB 2017 READING CLUB Questions? Call This summer it’s all about RE: RE-cycle, RE-use, PROGRAMS: All services are free unless otherwise indicated. 222.3400 and RE-ad. And the library is the perfect As the architect of your summer schedule, environment to RE-ad, RE-lax, and RE- you’d be nuts (& bolts) to miss our special new! Get it?! So Build a Better World… events! Hammer your opponents (safely) as enjoy refreshing displays, rejuvenating pro- you complete the challenges of Survivor; grams, and remarkable weekly prize draw- design and assemble a lap quilt during Kids ings – just for reading (or listening) to books! Learn to Quilt; and celebrate the 20th an- WDMLIBRARY.ORG MY ACCOUNT RE-member, your library is a great RE-source niversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Access the library 24/7 from the comfort BY PHONE OR ONLINE for nonfiction (learn how to RE-pair stuff!) and Stone (publication). Enjoy riveting programs, of your home... search for information on For online access, go to wdmlibrary.org fiction (RE-charge your batteries with some such as visits from the Blank Park Zoo; build- our website or items in the WDM Library and select “my account login” (left column). “chick lit”). Reading Logs and Book RE-view ing with Legos; Movie Madness, and more! Forms available online and in the library. Catalog. Choose from six broad subjects: You will need your library card number June program registration begins Mon, Jun 5 My Account, Research, Using the Library, (barcode) and your pin number. Account | July program registration begins Mon, Jul 3 Calendar, Support the Library, and About [the information includes titles checked out; due Register in person, by phone, or online. Library] OR select one of the three orange dates; requested items and position on children’s desk • 515-222-3405 • tabs leading to pages for KIDS | TEENS | wait lists; overdue materials; and charges wdmlibrary.org ADULTS. A scan column also lists quick access on your account. You may renew all items topics such as “get a library card”. Look in the at once, or renew individual titles if you center section for What’s Happening (news have the barcodes. 515-225-1576 • ADULT SUMMER and blog items), Today’s Events, and Featured wdmlibrary.org READING CLUB Programs. Problems? Click on the help button PROGRAMS: (upper right). ITEM REQUESTS: WE TAKE RESERVATIONS! The library “engineers” are planning a If the item you want is checked out, use your great summer for you: Coloring Club, Brain Games, Beaded Bookmarks, Dr. Who, and LIBRARY HOURS library card to place a reserve or “hold” more! Check our website for updates. (Labor – Memorial Day) on it – either by phone or online from your M o n - T h u : 9 a m - 9 p m | F r i : 9 a m – 6 p m account. We’ll let you know when it comes in. S a t : 9 a m – 5 p m * | S u n : 2 p m – 5 p m * If we don’t own the book you need, we can *SUMMER HOURS usually get it for you within a short time. Long Sat: 10 am–4 pm | Sun: Closed wait list? Don’t worry. We buy one copy for • Friends memberships pay for many of our Call or check our website for holiday hours. every six book reserves. 515-222-3400 • If You Enjoy Our special youth programs throughout the year. 515-222-3400 • wdmlibrary.org wdmlibrary.org • During the 2015-16 Fiscal Year, the library offered 516 children’s programs with 35,155 MOBILE ACCESS Programs, attendees. Friends memberships pay for many of GET A LIBRARY Our mobile app puts the library at your our special youth programs throughout the year. CARD…IT’S FREE! fingertips. Tap into library resources from any internet-connected mobile phone. Browse the Please Join The • Memberships provide incentives to the 2500 Present a valid ID with proof of current library catalog, hold or renew a book, check children participating in the Summer Reading address. Residents of WDM, DSM, Ankeny, Friends! Club, which encourages young readers to keep Clive, Urbandale, and Windsor Heights may your account, find events, and more. Search learning when they are not in school. apply. Cards are valid for three years (no for “West Des Moines Library” on your phone renewal fee). app store and download. It's free! • Your donation is tax deductible! 515-222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org/app
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• 515-222-3400 SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Friends projects, like the Laptop Lab, and the Laptop Lab, and projects, like for all ages. Contributions programs movies books, music, and mean more a better so YOU have in the collection, selection. FRIENDS BOOK SALE AREA Find great bargains in the corner the by periodicals children’s – from 10¢ magazines to $1 hardbacks – adult and children's titles. Coordinated by the Friends Foundation, proceeds benefit library programs and collections. VOLUNTEER We need reliable adult volunteers, especially need We in our homebound delivery program (1-2 deliveries per month). Pick up an application at the 1st Floor Service Desk or print one online. Student volunteers are accepted to work in the summer (apply in early April); must be age 13 or older; and have completed the 7th grade. Group service projects may be available through the school year. 515-222-3400 • wdmlibrary.org • Memberships fund special • Your donations are tax deductible! Foundation WDM Library Friends WDM, IA 50265 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, 515.222.3407 • wdmlibrary.org
www.wdmlibrary.org Like the Friends on Facebook @ WDMLibraryFriends WDM LIBRARY LIBRARY WDM FRIENDS FOUNDATION AMAKES DIFFERENCE is fortunate to Our community library the WDM Library have the support of Friends Foundation – a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. Visit us on the web at GIFTS & MEMORIALS | BOOK BUY BOOK 515-222-3407 • wdmlibrary.org SUPPORT SUPPORT THE LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION: gift, but you tough finding the right It’s or a special can honor friends, family, Bookoccasion through the Friends’ Book Buy donation program. For each $25 donation, we’ll purchase an appropriate title, add a bookplate, and send notification of your gift. This program builds a better library collection for all to enjoy AND your gift is tax-deductible! Larger gifts can be made to the Friends endowment or to fund a special project. Online donations accepted too! www.wdmlibrary.org 222-3585 children's titles Visit us on the web at If you are a WDM resident, unable to come to the library reasons and interested for health in receiving regular monthly visits from a give us a call or check our website. volunteer, 515-222-3400 • wdmlibrary.org • 515-222-3410 adult titles • wdmlibrary.org CALENDAR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Search the library calendar for events and descriptions. Searchable by event types (library info, public meetings) and age group. If registration is required, selecting the event will lead to the online registration form. You may also register in person or by phone. 515-222-3400 • wdmlibrary.org HOMEBOUND DELIVERY: WE HOMEBOUND DELIVERY: MAKE HOUSECALLS! BOOK CLUB COLLECTION The library copies of past Club has multiple Read titles (Book Club Kits) available for Specific titles are local book clubs to borrow. listed on our website. Advance reservations required. PUBLIC MEETING & STUDY ROOMS for Available public use at no charge: small Knee Classroom (20),rooms (8 people), Millie Call for guidelines andCommunity Room (60). scheduling information. 515-222-3400 • wdmlibrary.org
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E-CONTENT TO TO E-CONTENT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD MAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 USING THE LIBRARY E-CONTENT The library options for eBooks offers several and eAudiobooks, plus digital magazines, graphic novels, and eComics! Bridges, Cinema Collection, ComicsPlus, World Flipster, InstantFlix, and more. See our website or ask at the Reference Desk for details. 515-222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org DATABASES have a variety We of electronic resources – some are available in the library; others are include also accessible from home. Topics numbers, address/phone repair, genealogy, magazine/newspaper searching, business homework and investing; readers’ advisory, help, travel, hobbies, and more. 515-222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org REFERENCE TOOLS listed find links to great websites, You’ll Life Links including business, by category. health, and legal;education, job searching, Books, Music and Entertainment; Hobbies and Interests; Local Interest; Government; General history, geography, Reference (biography, and the religion, and science); and Travel can help! Outdoors. Got a question? We 515-222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org RESEARCH WDM
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MAGAZINE • WDM SPRING/SUMMER 2017 YOUR LIBRARY STORY YOUR LIBRARY Has the WDM Library has made a difference us about it in 500 words in YOUR life? Tell or less. Selected stories will be featured on our website or promotional materials (with permission). For details, visit wdmlibrary.org/tell-us-your- library-story SOCIAL NETWORKS Facebook, and Find links to our Twitter, Pinterest pages on our website home page @ (upper right corner). Follow us on Twitter @ WDMLibraryChildWDMLibrary, or @ to receive “tweets” (updates) WDMLibraryTeen on library and events. Like news, programs, our Pinterest page to us on Facebook. Visit Bookssee Activities for Kids, Book Club Picks, & Reading (quotes), Staff Picks, and more! Questions? Contact the Reference Desk. 515-222-3403 • wdmlibrary.org
www.wdmlibrary.org See Library Activities pages for adult & children’s programs at the WDM Library. Visit us on the web at KIDS | TEENS | ADULTS BLOGS LIBRARY From our home page, click on KIDS, TEENS, (orange box, left side). BLOG is or ADULTS boxone of the choices you’ll find in the green (upper left). Get the latest program updates, literacyplus book lists, staff picks, reading and tips, and more. YOUTH SERVICES Department includes The first floor Children’s wellbooks for babies through 6th grade, as as audiobooks, music, movies, magazines, puzzles, and puppets (for use with the puppet istheater and for check-out). Our kids’ area Duploequipped with train, lightbox, and Lego You’ll tables which encourage creative play. materials upstairs, along Adult (YA) find Young with comfy couches and study tables. For info on programs and activities, drop in or check out our website. wdmlibrary.org/teens • 515-222-3403 www.wdmlibrary.org Visit us on the web at
515-222-3400 • MAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY for Available use in the library: photocopier, fax, interactive storybooks, word processing, free Internet and a access, wireless access, 20/20+TV enlarger for the visually impaired. Overhead projector and iPads available for checkout. Hate long lines? Try a 3M SelfCheck machine! wdmlibrary.org ABOUT THE LIBRARY ABOUT MORE THAN BOOKS library is more than a warehouse for Your relax, a place to meet, discover, books. It’s magazines, find popular You'll and enjoy. materials, books onnewspapers, large print DVDs, computers,CD, popular and nonfiction iPads, and more. WDM
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WDM Human Services programs
Human Services Mission: WDM Human Services “To provide opportunities for citizens to improve and enhance their quality of “The ♥ of the Community” life and sense of community through the WDM Human Services has been helping community members since 1979. As a department programs and services available.” within the City of West Des Moines, WDM Human Services is a non-profit agency that provides necessary assistance to low-income, elderly and disabled individuals in our service area. Basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, transportation and emergency financial assistance are a few of the critical services provided by WDM Human Services. For more than 35 years, we have provided assistance to community members during emergency situations to TRANSPORTATION ensure their well-being and to improve their quality of life. WDM Human Services partners contact/ dates eligibility/ with members of the community to provide description location days/times qualifications fee support and assistance. If you would like to help us meet our community need, please call SENIOR DINNER Trans. First Tuesday • WDM senior Cost of your 273-0633. CLUB Supervisor of each month residents dinner 222-3661 Seniors (60+) have the • Reservations opportunity to enjoy one Transportation must be made FREE another’s company while at least 24 they dine at one of our (donations hours in encouraged) local restaurants. advance TRANSPORTATION
contact/ dates eligibility/ description location days/times qualifications fee CITIZENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WESTSIDE Trans. M – F • Seniors donations COMMUNITY Supervisor 8am – 4pm (60+) encouraged FRIENDSHIP CENTER 222-3661 Lunch served • Reservations Human Thursdays • Young NONE CONNECTION Services 10am – adults with Transportation is avail- at 11:30 am required at least Friendship Connection is Staff 11:30am special needs able for senior residents 134 6th St. 24 hours in a club for young adults 222-3660 of West Des Moines, Clive Westside advance with special needs. (Polk County), Windsor Community Heights and Des Moines Center Friendship Connection is offered every (Frisbee Park area). Along Thursday from 10:00am to 11:30am with a nutritious lunch, through WDM Human Services at enjoy fun daily activities. various locations throughout the community. Participants socialize, APPOINTMENTS Trans. M – F • Seniors (60+), donations play games, sing and have fun! Transportation is available Supervisor 8am – 4pm disabled and encouraged Organizations throughout the community for necessary medical 222-3661 low-income also make special presentations on appointments, recreational residents of occasion. To learn more, or to register group trips, Human Ser- WDM as a participant, volunteer or presenter, vices referral trips and for • Reservations Friendship Connection please call 222-3660 or visit our must be made at other trips as time allows website at www.wdm.iowa.gov/ (i.e., grocery store, bank) least 24 hours in advance HumanServices.
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contact/ dates eligibility/ contact/ dates eligibility/ description location days/times qualifications fee description location days/times qualifications fee
DMARC Human M 8:30am - 3pm • Must provide NONE ENERGY Human M 8am – 3pm • Low-income NONE Services T 8:30am - 3pm Services households in FOOD PANTRY ID for all Funding for ASSISTANCE T 8am – 3pm Staff household Staff Polk County WDM HUMAN SERVICES Food is available at W 8:30am - noon this program (LIHEAP) W 8am – noon 222-3660 members and is provided by 222-3660 WDM Human Services for TH 8:30am - 3pm The Low Income Home TH 8am – 3pm • Social security card proof of address USDA which households in need. F 8:30am - noon Energy Assistance Program Sign-up through is an equal • Call for an & date of birth opportunity (LIHEAP) helps qualifying 4/28/17 for all household employer. appointment 2nd & 4th Tues households with their members of each month primary heating costs Sign-up begins: • Walk-ins • 13 weeks of 4:30pm – during the winter. 6:30pm welcome • 10/2 for verifiable income seniors and from all sources Dallas County Residents receive disabled for all household HOLIDAY FOOD Human • Registration • Must meet NONE assistance at the Dallas County Family households members Development Center, Services begins in Oct. income criteria of ASSISTANCE 2814 1st St., Perry, IA 50220 • 11/1 for Staff Federal Poverty Food assistance for the 465-5185 all other 222-3660 • Walk-ins Guidelines holidays is available to welcome households eligible households. • Must be in our • Deadlines service area Human apply EMERGENCY M 8am – 3pm • Low income WDM NONE FINANCIAL Services T 8am – 3pm residents. ASSISTANCE Staff W 8am – noon • Residents must Human M – F 9am NONE Emergency Assistance 222-3660 TH 8am – 3pm BREAD NONE show eviction or DISTRIBUTION Services is available to avoid Staff disconnect notice Donated bakery items are housing evictions and utility 222-3660 to qualify available weekdays for disconnections to eligible households in need. households. • 13 weeks of verifiable income from all sources SUMMER FOOD Human Lunches served All children 18 FREE for for all household years or younger children SERVICE PROGRAM Services M-F, beginning members 18 years The state of Iowa, in staff in June – See conjunction with WDM website for or younger 222-3660 ASSISTANCE WITH Human M 8am – 3pm Service area NONE Human Services and the dates and • Crestview GOVERNMENT Services T 8am – 3pm residents WDM Community School • Legion times. Staff District, provides a free FORMS W 8am – noon Park Government forms are not 222-3660 TH 8am – 3pm summer lunch program to ensure children from low- • Hillside always easy to fill out. • Stilwell WDM Human Services is income homes receive adequate food while here to help. Includes forms not in school. for DHS and tax rebates. CURRENT NEEDS
GARDEN Human M 8am – 3pm • Must meet NONE Each month WDM Human Services assists approximately 350 low-income PROGRAM Services T 8am – 3pm income criteria of households with personal care products. We need your help to meet the needs Offset the cost of food by Staff W 8am – noon Federal Poverty in our community. We need the following items on an on-going basis: 222-3660 growing your own garden. TH 8am – 3pm Guidelines Tilling is available to elderly & • Laundry detergent • Deodorant • Diapers (Sizes 4-6) disabled residents of WDM. Registration • WDM residents • Shampoo • Toilet Paper • Soap begins April 3 • Conditioner • Toothpaste
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YOUTH Human M 8am – 3pm • Proof of income Varies Gently used clothing Human M 8:30am - 3pm • Proof of income NONE RECREATIONAL Services T 8am – 3pm • Proof of address depending articles and housewares Services T 8:30am - 3pm • Proof of address (donations ASSISTANCE Staff W 8am – noon • Low income on household are available to those in Staff W 8:30am - noon • Service area encouraged) WDM HUMAN SERVICES TH 8am – 3pm residents of income need on a monthly basis. 222-3660 TH 8:30am - 3pm resident Limited scholarships for 222-3660 WDM F 8:30am - noon • ID required for recreational/educational all household activities offered through This is a community supported 2nd & 4th Tues members WDM Parks & Recreation program — donations of clothing and of each month: are available to eligible small housewares are always needed. 4:30pm – households. 6:30pm
SCHOOL SUPPLIES Human • Annually in • Eligible NONE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT School supplies are Services August low-income available on a limited Staff residents of ESL CLASSES Human T & TH • P re-registration NONE basis in August including 222-3660 • Registration WDM are provided for individuals Services Staff 10am – noon required classroom supplies begins in July whose first language is not 222-3660 and backpacks. English. • Limited # of participants HOLIDAY Human • Registration • Must meet NONE ASSISTANCE Services begins in Oct. income criteria of COMPUTER CLASSES Human Varies • P re-registration NONE Staff Federal Poverty are available to provide Services Staff required Need help with the • Walk-ins holidays? Programs are 222-3660 Guidelines introductory computer skills 222-3660 welcome instruction. • Limited # of available for qualifying participants households including • Deadlines Adopt-A-Family and apply Toyland. ELDERLY ASSISTANCE
Human M – F • Income - eligible NONE SWIM PASSES Human M 8am – 3pm • Eligible Reduced HANDYMAN Services 8am – 5pm seniors (age (donations Swim passes are available Services T 8am – 3pm low-income Rate SERVICES Staff 60+) or income- encouraged) to low-income residents of Staff W 8am – noon residents of Services include lawn mowing, snow removal 222-3660 eligible disabled West Des Moines. 222-3660 TH 8am – 3pm WDM and minor home repairs residents of for low-income elderly WDM Registration and disabled residents of begins April 3 • Registration WDM. required for HOUSING new clients HOUSING Housing M – F • Eligible homeless VOLUNTEER TODAY! SOLUTIONS Solutions 8am – 4pm participants will Coordinator need to meet HUD homeless A housing and supportive West Des Moines Human Services extends a heartfelt THANKS to all 222-3666 Limited guidelines and income criteria services program that of the wonderful volunteers who donate their time and talents to help us works with homeless availability families to identify • Must be referred by Primary continue to be the heart of the community. Volunteers are currently needed and work to overcome Healthcare (515-248-1850) in the food pantry and clothing closet. If you have a passion for helping barriers preventing them those in need, please call 222-3663 or visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ from providing stable or HumanServices. permanent housing for their families. 50 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 51 WDM HUMAN SERVICES
Partner with WDM Human Services to help WDM HUMAN SERVICES our neighbors in need!
WDM Human Services Current Needs
Personal Pantry: Each month WDM Human Services assists approximately 350 low-income households with personal care products. We need your help to meet the needs in our community. Free The following items are needed on an on-going basis: Transportation Summer Food Service Program • Laundry detergent • Toilet Paper • Shampoo • Toothpaste West Des Moines West Des Moines Human Services is pleased to partner • Conditioner • Diapers (Sizes 4-6) residents who are seniors with the USDA and the West Des Moines Community • Deodorant • Soap (age 60+), disabled, or low School District Nutrition Department to provide the free income can receive free children’s summer lunch program. This lunch program is transportation to necessary designed to provide nutritional meals for low-income youth Clothing Closet: appointments and to the (up to age 18) during the summer months. This year’s Our clothing closet is in need of new or gently Westside Community program will be held at the following locations: used children’s, teen, and adult clothing items. Center. Rides are provided • American Legion Park (301 Vine St., WDM) We also need towels, sheets, blankets and small with a fleet of four lunch household items. Clothing Closet donations are vehicles, three wheelchair accepted Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4pm • Hillside Elementary accessible buses and one (713 8th St., WDM) at 139 6th Street in West Des Moines. Donation van. The service operates breakfast and lunch receipts are available. Monday through Friday • Crestview Elementary (8355 Franklin Ave., Clive) all year. Transportation breakfast and lunch is also provided for • Stilwell (1601 Vine St., WDM) recreational outings breakfast and lunch like the “Senior Dinner ESL Classes at WDM Human Services Club,” as well as trips to • Valley High School (3650 Woodland Ave., WDM) the bank, grocery store, breakfast English as a Second Language classes are now being offered at West Des Moines Human barber, etc. as time allows. Services. The beginner-level classes provide instruction in conversational English. The classes Reservations required Please contact Human Services at 222-3660 take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 am to noon in eight week sessions. 24 hours in advance. for specific dates or visit us on the web at Volunteer tutors are needed to assist with the classes. Volunteers will provide small group Please call 222-3661 for www.wdm.iowa.gov/HumanServices. and one-on-one instruction for adult learners. Knowledge of a second language is not more information, or to necessary to volunteer. schedule a ride. Call 222-3663 for more information or to register as a student or volunteer!
52 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 53 From The City Manager
As West Des Moines complicated and funds are divided up among continues to grow and competing interests that don’t have support develop, we want to ensure that we deliver the from a majority of voters. WDM CITY OFFICIALS exceptional services, amenities and quality of life that our residents have grown to expect. If West Des Moines was allowed to place We also want to make sure that you, our a referendum on the ballot, the West Des Mayor Bicycle Human Plan and taxpayers, are able to determine how funds are Moines City Council has pledged that 50 Advisory Services Board Zoning spent by your local government. percent of all revenue collected would go Steven K. Gaer Commission Mary Bernabe Commission toward property tax relief for our residents Kip Albertson Sue Bosworth Erica Andersen One of the tools we don’t have available to and business owners. Our projections estimate City Council Margaret Christiansen Janet Clary-Jones Michele Brown us today is a local option sales tax (LOST) that an extra penny in sales tax would allow which would allow us to collect an extra us to significantly reduce taxes, perhaps by as Kevin Trevillyan Spencer Cox Tammy Cline Chris Costa First Ward Helen Eddy Matt McNeece Kevin J. Crowley penny in sales tax for every dollar spent in our much as $1.00 for every $1,000 of property Greg France Jessinda Madonia Craig Erickson community. Although an additional cent may valuation. John Mickelson Brittany Freund Jim Miller Scott Hatfield not sound like much, the revenue it would Second Ward Steve Gatton Wendy Ogden Jill Southworth generate would greatly reduce the property tax The Council also has pledged to allocate Amanda Kelley Rick Riley burden on our residents as well as help fund the other 50 percent of sales tax money to Russ Trimble Joel Wolcott Robert Shoemaker Third Ward Public Arts services we provide for residents and visitors, Quality of Life initiatives, which would include Lori Teel Advisory such as police, fire and emergency medical improved Police, Fire and EMS services, park Board of Richard Turner Rick Messerschmidt Commission services, road maintenance, traffic management improvements, bike trail extensions, as well as At Large Adjustment Daniel Werner and parks and recreational services. expanded recreational opportunities. Diane Boyd Michael Blaser Susan Wright Jim Sandager Ryan Crane Claire Celsi We feel that it’s important for all Iowa At Large Gary Hammers Over 1,300 cities and unincorporated Eric P. Christiansen Library Board Tamara Kenworthy areas in Iowa have a local option sales tax. communities to be treated equitably by the Thomas Cunningham of Trustees T.J. Lechtenberg Unfortunately, the Des Moines metro and sales tax law so we’ve been working for several Angie Pfannkuch Key City Louise Gately Rita Luther the Iowa City area are the only two large years with the Iowa Legislature to pass a bill Melissa Gillespie Brenda Sedlacek population centers that cannot collect the local that would allow our residents to vote and Staff Civil Service Mark Lowe option sales tax without the approval of over determine if a penny sales tax is right for this City Manager Commission Stephanie Maxwell 50% of the county or counties the city resides community. Additional revenue sources are Joseph Murphy Sister Cities Tom Hadden Kevin Flagg Commission in. Why? Under current law, cities must obtain absolutely essential for us as we grow and Chris Haviland Bryan Myers permission from all counties before they can work to make West Des Moines the kind of 222-3610 Erika Cook Lori Lavorato Kay Rosene hold an election for their city. All cities that city that sets a new standard of living in the Brian Crotty boarder another city are required to vote as a Midwest. Deputy City Manager Human Rights Park and Jeffrey Lipman Jamie Letzring Matthew McKinney block as well. This makes it difficult to reach Commission Recreation consensus on a referendum because each entity We would like the citizens of West Des 222-3610 Advisory Board John Norwood Bernell Edwards Heather Perry has different priorities and ideas about how the Moines to determine their decision “yes or no” Frank Harty Joe Hrdlicka City Attorney Phyllis Staplin money should be spent. by having the right to vote on this issue. Justine Morton Forrest Ridgway Please stay tuned for more information. Richard J. Scieszinski Ila Plasencia Heather Schebel As it stands today, West Des Moines 222-3523 Sanjita Pradhan Aaron Sewell Water Board of Trustees would need to have city and county voters Rick Swalwell representing over 50 percent of the Scott Brennan populations in Polk, Dallas and Madison Brian P. Rickert counties agree to a special election before we The WDM magazine was produced by the City of West Des Moines, Jody E. Smith JM Impressions and Colorfx. Karen Novak Swalwell could even attempt to place a local option Gretchen Tegeler sales tax on the ballot. Past attempts at © 2017 City of West Des Moines, Iowa metro referendums have met with strong Tom Hadden, opposition from voters because the ballot gets City Manager
54 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 55 SPRING / SUMMER 2017 WDM Parks & Recreation PROGRAM GUIDE
REGISTRATION STARTS: RESIDENTS: March 7 • 8am NON RESIDENTS: March 21 • 8am
Parks & Recreation Facilities...... p2 Parks Directory...... p3 Facility Rentals...... p3 Parks & Recreation Map...... p4-5 Archery Facility...... p6 Dog Park...... p7 Art On The Campus & Art On The Trail ...... p8 Special Events Programs...... p9-16 Birthday Parties ...... p16, 63 Family Programs...... p9-19 Youth Programs ...... p19-47 Adult Programs...... p47-55 Senior Citizen Programs...... p56-57 Travel Programs ...... p59 Aquatic Programs...... p60-65 Program Registration...... p66-67 West Des Moines Parks & Recreation Department Facilities West Des Moines Parks American Legion Park....301 Vine St. Pearson Park...... 1256 19th St. Administrative Office at WDM City Hall Ashawa Park...... 4431 Waterford Dr. Peony Park...... 1100 63rd St. 4200 Mills Civic Parkway 222-3444 Brookview Park...... 400 81st St. Quail Cove Park...... 1515 South 52nd St. Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge Crossroads Park...... 5205 Ashworth Rd. Raccoon River Park...... 2500 Grand Ave. 2500 Grand Avenue 222-3424 Fairmeadows Park...... 543 22nd St. Railroad Park...... 425 Railroad Ave. Florer Park...... 1410 Locust St. Scenic Valley Park...... 1223 South 24th Ct. Raccoon River Park Archery Facility Holiday Park...... 1701 Railroad Ave. Southwoods Park...... 350 South 35th St. 2500 Grand Avenue 222-3424 Huston Ridge Park...... 8455 Coachlight Dr. Valley View Park...... 255 81st St. Raccoon River Park Dog Park Jaycee Park...... 5608 Center St. Western Hills Park...... 4115 Walnut St. 2500 Grand Avenue 222-3444 Jordan Creek Park...... 310 50th St. Wild Rose Park...... 6801 Cody Dr. Kiwanis Park...... 3101 Maple St. Willow Springs Park...... 5685 Wistful Vista Dr. Raccoon River Park Softball Complex Knolls Park...... 5150 Aspen Dr. Wilson Park...... 298 9th St. 2500 Grand Avenue 222-3505 Maple Grove Park...... 9350 Chalk St. Woodland Hills Park...... 1230 South 95th St. Valley Junction Activity Center Meadowview Park ...... 638 Prairie View Dr. 217 5th Street 222-3440 Valley Junction Raccoon River Park Holiday Aquatic Center Activity Center Nature Lodge 1701 Railroad Avenue 273-0700 Located in the heart of Valley Junction, Looking for a room with a view to hold that Holiday Park Baseball Complex the Valley Junction Activity Center offers family function or business meeting? Then 1701 Railroad Avenue 222-3454 a variety of meeting and social function the Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge is spaces that can meet your needs. On the just the place for you! The Lakeview Room Valley View Aquatic Center first level there are flexible rooms that can provides a panoramic view of Blue Heron 255 S. 81st Street 273-0700 accommodate groups from 20 to 100 people Lake in Raccoon River Park. This unique depending on your set up requirements. setting provides a quality experience for Jordan Cemetery your guests to enjoy and offers a variety 2950 Fuller Road 222-3444 The Grand Ballroom is located on the of spaces and services to make planning second level of the building which offers your event as easy as one…two…three! Weather Cancellation Hotline 222-3500 space for seated functions for groups as large as 200 people. The Ballroom The Lakeview Room accommodates has been updated with a new maple groups as small as 20 people up to sit wood floor, ceiling and lighting updates, down functions for 110 people. Our a fresh coat of paint, and new windows. great rental rates make things affordable It is a great space for large family or and works with your budget. We have business dinner affairs as well as wedding preferred caterers if you choose to use Jordan Cemetery receptions. them, or feel free to make your own A resting place for many arrangements with your caterer. Only beer of the founding families of Give us a call at 222-3440 to check rates and wine are allowed at the Lodge. West Des Moines, Jordan and availability today! Cemetery is located at 2950 Give us a call at 222-3424 to check Fuller Road. Jordan Cemetery availability! dates back to 1846 when James Jordan arrived in Polk County and homesteaded in the area. The cemetery is now operated by the Parks & Recreation Department and continues to provide cemetery lots for sale. If you would like information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Office at 222-3444.
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Dog park permits are now on sale! Don’t miss out on Raccoon River Park Archery Facility Dogs in Parks the fun! The facility is the first of its kind in Iowa and features: For the safety and well-being of Mail-In all park visitors and for the safety Go to www.wdm.iowa.gov/DogPark • Enclosure walls/fencing Learn more about the facility and download permit forms at of your dog, please remember download the application form, • Overhead ‘arrow curtains’ complete it and mail the form, a www.wdm.iowa.gov/Archery. that the ONLY place that dogs • Shelter over shooting area copy of rabies & distemper/parvo Questions? (515) 222-3444 are allowed to be off-leash in the • Staging area vaccination records and payment to • 12 shooting lanes or [email protected] City's parks is the Raccoon River the address on the form. • Target blocks up to 40 yards distance Dog Park. In all other parks, rules Walk-In Annual Permit WDM Resident Non-Resident and regulations require that dogs Stop by one of the following be on a leash not more than 10 Adult $20 $40 locations. Be sure to bring your dog’s feet long. Youth (15 & Under) $10 $20 records showing current rabies & distemper/parvo vaccinations. Daily Permit WDM Resident Non-Resident Also, please be considerate to WDM Parks & Recreation Adult $5 $5 other park visitors and clean up Administration Youth (15 & Under) $5 $5 after your dog. Waste bags are 4200 Mills Civic Parkway – 1B provided in Raccoon River Park 8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday Permits can be purchased at the following locations: along the trail. Remember to Raccoon River Park • West Des Moines Parks & Recreation Office bring a bag with you to all other Nature Lodge 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy, Suite 1B, West Des Moines parks and trails. We appreciate 2500 Grand Avenue Phone: 222-3444 | Fax: 222-3459 responsible pet owners! 8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Evening/Weekend Hours – • Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge Call 222-3424 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines Phone: 222-3424 | Fax: 222-3658 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, call for evening/weekend hours
Using the Facility Permit WDM Resident Non-Resident • A permit is required for each person shooting arrows. Annual $20 $40 • The Archery Facility is open daily for use from dawn to dusk. Daily $5 $5 • Archers must supply their own equipment and paper targets. • Children 15 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. • Stationary target blocks are provided; each serves 2 lanes. • To increase the life of target blocks, use pins to attach paper targets and aim for different areas. No broadheads allowed.
See pages 17 and 36 for Archery programs
P6 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 P7 GRAND OPENING NEW! SPECIAL EVENTS/FAMILY ART ON THE TRAIL Please join the West Des Moines Public Arts Advisory INTRODUCTION TO BEE KEEPING Commission as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Art On The Trail. Did you know that residents in West Des Moines may now have bee • Unveiling of the names of the animals colonies in their back yards? You can learn about urban beekeeping • Meet the artist from Iowa’s state Honey Queen. She will give a brief introduction about • Kids activities beekeeping material, maintenance and harvest. There will even be a display hive for you to see bees in action! NATIONAL TRAILS DAY DAY Saturday • Tour the 5 locations of Art on the Trail along Jordan Creek Trail DATE May 13 • Visit the new bike repair station TIME 10am – 11:30am • Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile for educational nutritional LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge information and snacks will be available AGES ALL
DAY Saturday FEE FREE DATE June 3 TIME 10am LOCATION Jordan Creek Park, 310 50th Street AGES All FEE Free NEW!
ART ON THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY GARDEN The West Des Moines Community Garden is GRAND OPENING “growing”! We have added 74 plots to our You are invited to join the West Des Moines Public garden on 50th and EP True. These 10 x10 Arts Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation plots will be available for WDM residents for Department as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the $25 / growing season. If you are interested 2017 temporary Art on the Campus exhibit. Come and in renting one of these plots please contact enjoy family-friendly entertainment, complimentary Melanie at 515-222-3435 or Melanie.perry@ food and drink, a chance to meet the artists and, of wdm.iowa.gov course, a first look at this year’s exhibit! GARDEN CLASSES DAY Thursday We are working with Polk County Extension DATE April 27 to arrange some garden classes that will be TIME 4:30pm – 6pm scheduled this spring. These classes will be of particular interest to the members of LOCATION WDM City Hall the West Des Moines Community Garden, AGES All but will be available to anyone interested. Check our website for more information. FEE Free
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For more information visit and adultsalikethetruepurposeofMemorialDay! citizens inJordanCemetery. Thiseventwillbeagreatwaytoteach children complete withamap,thatwillguideyoutothegravesitesofnotableWDM Des MoinesCommunityBand.Whiletheregrabaneducationalbrochure, cream treat,andsitbacktoenjoytheCivilWar eratunesplayedbytheWest House andJordanCemetery. Bringablanketorlawnchair, grabafreeice Historical SocietyandParksRecreationDepartmentattheHistoricJordan Discover thehistorybehindDecorationDaybyjoiningWest DesMoines DISCOVER TIME LOCATION DATE DAY Jordan HouseSelf-GuidedTour WDM CommunityBandConcert Jordan CemeteryTour
DECORATION www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec TIMES Jordan Cemetery(2950FullerRd.) Jordan House(2001FullerRd.) May 21(NoRainDate) Sunday 1pm –3pm 1pm –3pm 1pm –3pm
DAY FEE $5 Adults,$3Students(K-12) FREE FREE
| 222.3444 For more information visit POOL SPECIAL Pre-registration required. and yourfamily. reserved justforyourspecialperson Sports, enjoyaneveningoffun partnership withCourageLeague has thepooltothemselves!In Join uswhereourspecialpopulation NEW! PRINCESS View Aquatic Center!! We’ve enlisted our friends from View AquaticCenter!!We’veenlistedourfriendsfrom summer withaspectacularSPLASHBASHatValley the landandpiratesofseaareinvitedtokickoff Hear Ye!andYoHoHo!Allprincessesacross Little Princess Parties to provide “The Little Mermaid” Little PrincessPartiestoprovide“TheMermaid” and five of her princess and mermaid friends. They and fiveofherprincessmermaidfriends.They will swim and pose for photos with you. (Be sure to will swimandposeforphotoswithyou.(Besureto
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P 13 SPECIAL EVENTS/FAMILY SPECIAL INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS/FAMILY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE JULY 4TH AQUATIC Parade entry information will be available CENTER SPECIAL starting in early May. To have entry DAY Tuesday information mailed to you please call 222-3444. The parade will be limited to the DATE July 4 FIRE first 75 entries. TIME 12pm – 6pm DAY Monday ADMISSION $3 per person WORKS DATE July 3 34TH ANNUAL LINE-UP 5:15pm MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY DISPLAY PARADE STARTS 6:30pm DAY Tuesday
Spononsored by DATE July 4 JULY 4TH — THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL START AT DUSK TIME Tourney Begins 8am OVER BLUE HERON LAKE IN RACCOON RIVER PARK Pre-registration required. 2500 GRAND AVE. • WDM SPECIAL EVENTS/FAMILY Call WDM Fire Department at 222-3420 to register a team or for more information. ALL IOWA BASH! Will be held in Valley Junction COMMUNITY July 3rd. For more information visit BAND CONCERT www.valleyjunction.com or call (515) 222-3642. DAY Tuesday DATE July 4 SKATEBOARD-XTREME CHALLENGE HOLIDAY CLASSIC TIME 7pm HORSESHOE TOURNEY DAY Saturday For information contact the WDM Horseshoe LOCATION Coneflower A Skateboard Pitchers Association at 681-1937. Shelters at Competition DATE August 5 Raccoon River Park TIME Competition begins at 11am DAY Tuesday 2500 Grand Ave. (Co-sponsored by the cities of Urbandale, West Des Moines, and LOCATION Urbandale Skateboard Park, DATE July 4 Clive) All ages welcome! Competition located in Walker Johnston Park TIME 9am – 1pm will be divided by age level. This (9000 Douglas Ave., Urbandale) skateboard competition is a great LOCATION Holiday Park AGES ALL chance for skateboarders to show their stuff and win great prizes. FEE FREE
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 23
P14 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 P15 HUNTER EDUCATION BIRTHDAY PARTIES Anyone born after January 1, 1972 is required to complete a 12 hour Hunter Safety FAMILY Course before they can obtain an Iowa hunting license. The two-day course includes AT THE NATURE LODGE instruction on safe handling of firearms and archery equipment, as well as information on hunter ethics, conservation management and hunting regulations. Birthdays are special, and we have some great ways to celebrate them! Choose from various themes and locations, and leave the planning details to us! Our parties include: set up, a reserved space for your event, a party host or hostess, a theme DAYS DATES TIMES related activity, cake, ice cream, juice, paper goods, and most importantly….the Must attend both days clean up! All parties cost $110 for the first 12 participants (including the birthday Thursday August 24 6pm – 9pm child) and are two hours in length. An additional fee of $10 per child will be charged for parties larger than 12, with a maximum of 15 participants allowed. Saturday August 26 8am – 5pm *PLEASE NOTE: All party participants must meet the minimum age required for each (please bring a sack lunch on Saturday) specific party!* To schedule your special date, please call 222-3424. Reservations LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Party themes effective April 1. AGES 12+ THEME AGE (of all party participants) FEE Free Amazing Animals 4-7 For Birthday TO REGISTER www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Hunter-Education Frozen 4-7 Parties at WDM Sports of All Sorts 4-7 Aquatic Centers Trolls 4-7 Pirate Party 5-7 please see p63 ARCHERY, GIVE IT A “SHOT”! Pajama Party 5-7 Have you thought about trying archery, but you don’t have any equipment? These family events are planned just for you! Come to the Archery Facility at Raccoon River Park to give it a try. We will provide the bows, arrows and instruction for you to try this exciting sport. This activity is free, but registration is required and limited to 35 people. YOGA ON THE LAWN DAYS Sundays Get your Sunday off to a great start with DATE June 4 – August 27 some Yoga on the Lawn! This FREE DAYS DATES TIMES COURSE ID program is a great introduction to Yoga for TIME 9am Thursday April 27 5:30pm – 7pm 1087 the beginner and offers new challenges LOCATION North lawn at WDM City Hall Tuesday May 16 5:30pm – 7pm 1088 for seasoned yogis. Each week a volunteer (4200 Mills Civic Parkway) instructor from a local studio will lead the Wednesday June 21 5:30pm – 7pm 1089 group in a great morning stretch! Bring a AGES 6+ Thursday July 20 5:30pm – 7pm 1090 water bottle and yoga mat. FEE Free AGES 7+
LOCATION Raccoon River Park Archery Facility FEE Free
ADULT ONLY CLASSES DAYS DATES TIMES COURSE ID Tuesday May 16 1pm – 2:30pm 1141 Wednesday June 7 10am – 11:30am 1142 SPECIAL EVENTS/FAMILY
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TAE-KWON-DO/KARATE The Korean art of self defense, Tae-Kwon-Do, is recognized as a beneficial method of improving health, balance, agility and poise. As a philosophy of mental alertness and moral
FAMILY ethics, TKD can serve to enhance anyone’s life young or old. Beginner classes are for white through green belts. Intermediate/Advanced classes are for green belts and up.
DATES June 6 – August 1 TAE-KWON-DO/ KARATE BEGINNER CLASS LITTLE NINJAS INSTRUCTOR: STORY HOUR AT THE PARK DAYS TIME Phil Dickey: Fifth Degree Black Belt in Karate, Join the West Des Moines Parks & Recreation staff for an hour of story power! Tuesdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm Fourth Degree Black Belt in Tae- Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy as our Naturalist shares nature books, stories and games. COURSE ID 747 Kwon-Do, International Martial Arts DAYS Wednesdays FEE $41 Hall of Fame Inductee. DATES May 3 – May 31 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS TIME 12pm – 1pm DAYS TIME LOCATION Valley Junction Activity Center LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge Tuesdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm AGES 6+ AGES ALL COURSE ID 752 REGISTER BY One week before the session FEE FREE FEE $41 starts
LITTLE NINJAS Join our early childhood program DAYS Fridays designed to teach the basic
fundamentals of both Tae-Kwon-Do and YOUTH DATES LOCATION Karate. This class will focus on building self-respect, self-confidence, coordination June 9 American Legion of mind and body, and self-discipline. June 16 Quail Cove June 23 Ashawa DATES June 6 – August 1 June 30 Huston Ridge July 7 Jaycee DAYS TIME COURSE ID FEE July 14 Wild Rose Tuesdays 5:30pm – 6pm 758 $28 July 21 Kiwanis FAIRYTALE TIME IN THE PARK! Tuesdays 6pm – 6:30pm 759 $28 July 28 Meadowview FREE EVENT - No Pre-Registration Required: Come experience LOCATION Valley Junction Activity Center August 4 Pearson your community park and join the West Des Moines Parks and Recreation staff for a story and a snack or craft. Bring a blanket AGES 4 – 5 and a friend! TIME 10:30am – 11:15am REGISTER One week before the session BY starts AGES ALL *Childcare providers — Please let us know if you are bringing your group so we can be sure to have enough supplies for all FEE FREE participants!
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THE ADVENTURES OF MY LITTLE Each session of Burnt Marshmallow Day CURIOUS GEORGE PONY June 26 – 30 Camp is specifically designed for ages 4 to July 17 – 21 YOUTH COURSE ID: 1103 6, with a variety of activities that include: COURSE ID: 1106 No monkey business here....we’ll games, songs, stories, sharing, crafts, Calling all Cowboys swing into an action-packed week of visits from special guests, and field trips. and Cowgirls! Have monkey-games and excitement! Find Each camper receives a t-shirt with their you ever wondered out about good sportsmanship, sharing, registration. Burnt Marshmallow Day what life would and play a different game or sport each Camp is led by one Camp Director and be like living on a day. We’ll do craft projects and make a special two assistants. Registration is limited to farm? What type of animals would we see? treat with bananas. The “man in the big yellow 20 children per session, so sign up early. We’ll do plenty of “horsing around” this week hat” will encourage us to play fair, and have fun. *Each camper is asked to bring a sack as we create, discover and imagine life in ONCE UPON A TIME... Our active, monkey-themed field trip will take us July 31 – August 4 lunch every day, with the exception of Ponyville. We’ll feature a different Ponypal to Monkey Joe’s on Friday. COURSE ID: 1111 Thursday, when WDM Parks & Recreation each day, and discover why “Friendship is Just as all good stories begin with the phrase, will be providing a “Burnt Marshmallow” Magic!” Our field trip will take us out to the LITTLE MERMAIDS “Once Upon a Time...”so will our week. Cookout. Jester Park Equestrian Center. Giddy UP! AND WONDERFUL We’re featuring several of our favorite prince WHALES and princesses this week as we discover July 5 – 7 TROLLS July 24 – 28 the wonderful world of imagination. We’ll STAR WARS COURSE ID: 1105 NEW! COURSE ID: 1110 build Cinderella’s sand castle and dress June 12 – 16 **NO CLASSES ON MONDAY Find your HAPPY up like Knights in Shining Armor. We’ll COURSE ID: 1101 or TUESDAY, JULY 3RD and place this week as we have a tea party with Mrs. Pots and Chip Join our crew and 4TH. THE FEES ARE PRO- pretend we are TROLLS! and ride Aladdin’s magic carpet! “Be Our BLAST OFF into a RATED THIS WEEK.** Join us for a bright and colorful Guest” on Friday as we watch an animated week of high adventure! Our mission will be to This week we will journey “Under the Sea” for a week full of fun, adventure and music. We mouse come to life at Chuck E. Cheese. explore far away galaxies and learn about outer whale of a good time at the Pearson Park beach will learn how to "survive" the Bergen's as we space. We’ll make our own light sabers, and house! We’ll make our own water slide, and venture through the park on a mission to save “Darth Vader” masks. This week our activities learn how to turn your backyard into a slippery, our village. We will make quick snacks to will allow your mind to travel into creative silly water wonderland! Pack your swim suits keep the Bergen's from eating us! There will dimensions. Our special field trip will be to the and plan to get wet. The highlight of our week be a daily DANCE PARTY in the shelter...sure Science Center of Iowa, will be the private use of Valley View Aquatic to make your hair stand on end! Our field trip where we’ll tour the planets Center... including all the spray and splash on Friday will be to the roller skating rink. Join and see the stars. “What features of the leisure pool! on Earth... “could be better? the TROLLS phenomenon. MICKEY AND FROZEN MINNIE’S June 19 – 23 CLUBHOUSE COURSE ID: 1102 July 10 – 14 TIME 9am – 12pm “Do you wanna build a COURSE ID: 1108 snowman?” It may be summer outside, but our “Oh, TOODLES!” AGES 4 – 6 theme this week features things that are cold Everything is more fun when Mickey and and FROZEN! Join us as we create various LOCATION Pearson Park Minnie are involved! This week we’ll explore (19th & Pleasant Street) types of Olaf snowmen, and feature some of the fascinating wonders of floating, flying and the adventures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Sven! bouncing objects. What goes up must come FEE $69 per week We’ll focus on acts of kindness this week and down. We’ll play several games with balloons *$42 the week of July 5th make friendship bracelets. Our field trip will and balls and try to keep them up in the air. (No classes July 3 or 4) take us roller skating where it will be nice and We’ll fly a kite and make paper airplanes. See cool inside. Join the FROZEN phenomenon as how high you can bounce and jump as you take REGISTER BY 1 week prior to each session we feature activities from one of Disney’s more flight at “Pump It Up” on Friday. popular movies.
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BEGINNERS TWIRL CAMP YOUTH Sign your child up for this very popular program! Let them experience the thrill of learning to twirl the baton. Your child will learn the basics of baton twirling each day of the camp. A special highlight of the program will be the opportunity for YOUTH Uncle Ikes NATURE PROGRAMS the campers to show off their new-found skill as they march The purpose of the Uncle Ikes program is to give children together in the West Des Moines Independence Day Parade the opportunity to learn about Iowa’s natural resources, (held on July 3rd). A t-shirt and baton are included in the environment and outdoor recreation. It is hoped that children program fee. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity! who attend will gain an increased awareness about the earth DAYS Monday – Friday and will learn to make responsible environmental decisions as they grow. Non-residents of West Des Moines are eligible DATES June 26 – 30 to register for these programs at the same time residents are allowed to register. These programs are co-sponsored by AGES TIME COURSE ID WDM Parks & Recreation, Polk County Conservation Board and the Izaak Walton League Des Moines Chapter. 5 – 7 10:30am – 11:15am 553 8 – 10 11:15am – 12:15pm 555
LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge FEE $49
NATURE FRIENDS - PRESCHOOLERS EXPLORING NATURE Nature Class for children 3-5 with an adult We will explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time, guided INTERMEDIATE TWIRL CAMP exploration, and art activities. Snacks will be provided. Did your child participate in Twirl Camp in previous summers? Does your child want to build upon what they already learned? Participate in a Park Passport Program. Attend five different programs, each located at a different This program is the follow-up to the Beginners Twirl Camp. park and receive a Nature Friend Explorer pack. Participants must record program name, location Your child will learn intermediate skills involved with baton and date with the speaker’s initials on their passport. Turn the passport in at the office at Jester twirling each day of the camp. And once again campers will Park or Raccoon River Nature Lodge to receive your Nature Friend Explorer pack. One Nature get to show off their perfected skill as they march in the West Friend Explorer pack per child please. Des Moines Independence Day Parade (held on July 3rd). A t-shirt is included in the program fee. Participants should use Day Date Location Program Name COURSE ID the baton they used in previous summers or are responsible Mon. May 8 Jester Park Shelter #3 Eggciting Facts 1125 for purchasing a new one to fit their measurements. Tues. May 23 Meadowview Park Watch Me Grow 1129 DAYS Monday – Friday Mon. June 12 Jester Park Group Camp #5 Camping 1126 DATES June 26 – 30 Tues. June 27 Racoon River Park Nature Lodge Fishing 1137 TIME 1pm – 2pm Mon. July 10 Jester Park Shelter #6 Fossil Dig and Dinosaurs 1127 LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge Tues. July 25 Southwoods Park Animal Homes 1132 AGES 6-13 Mon. Aug. 7 Fort Des Moines Park Shelter #3 Insect Safari 1128 FEE $25 Tues. Aug. 22 Legion Park Squirrels 1139 COURSE ID 556 Time 6:30pm – 7:30pm Fee $7
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YOUTH show improvement. All supplies needed for July 17 – August 14 585 fundamentals of sports including basketball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, gymnastics, and Start Smart programs are provided at the first more. Taught by professionals with sports and recreation degrees and multiple years of teaching youth sports and fitness, these camps will be both educational and age-appropriate. Equipment class and are included in the program fee. TIME 5:30pm – 6:30pm for each sport will be provided, so all you need is tennis shoes! Please note that this program is not a LOCATION Jaycee Park Tennis Courts competitive game setting. Skills are taught DATES TIMES AGES COURSE ID DAYS Monday – Friday in stations each week. AGES 5 – 7 June 12 – 16 1pm – 2pm 3 – 6 1153 LOCATION Jaycee Park A parent is required to attend and participate each FEE $55 week. It is recommended that non-registered MAXIMUM 10 August 7 – 11 9am – 10am 3 – 6 1154 FEE $45 siblings do not attend as it makes it difficult for 10am – 11am 5 – 8 1155 MAXIMUM 12 parents to fully participate in the program.
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DATES TIMES AGES COURSE ID June 6 – July 11 5:30pm – 6:30pm 3 – 4 586 (No Class July 4) 6:30pm – 7:30pm 5 – 6 587
July 25 – August 22 5:30pm – 6:30pm 3 – 4 588 6:30pm – 7:30pm 5 – 6 589
LOCATION Peony Park FEE $59 FLAG/TOUCH JR. RUGBY MAXIMUM 20 Rugby-It’s becoming a hit in our community! Meeting once a week, this program will have a short practice session to cover rules and work on the skills required to play (kick, pass, run) for up to 30 minutes. The rest of each session will consist of the super fun and exciting Flag Rugby, Baseball Rookie Rugby, and T3 Touch Rugby formats. Each age group will be skill matched by coaches to DAY Wednesdays determine the best skill level for maximum fun and engagement for all participants of all abilities and ages. Although this program is designed to be ‘no contact’, mouth guards are recommended as there can be incidental contact that occurs. WEATHER DATES TIME AGES COURSE ID Learn more at www.JrRugby.com. HOTLINE: June 7 – July 5 5:30pm – 6:30pm 3 – 4 590 NEW! 6:30pm – 7:30pm 5 – 6 591 DATES TIME AGES COURSE ID FEE 222-3500 July 19 – August 16 5:30pm – 6:30pm 3 – 4 592 April 15 – May 13 9am – 11am 11 – 13 1538 $75 Information regarding 6:30pm – 7:30pm 5 – 6 593 June 17 – July 15 9am – 10:30am 5 – 7 1539 $60 cancellation of sessions June 17 – July 15 9am – 10:30am 8 – 10 1540 $60 will be posted after 4pm the day of the session. LOCATION Willow Springs Park DAY Saturdays FEE $59 LOCATION Jordan Creek Park MAXIMUM 20
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YOUTH rollin' while learning strength and tumbling moves on the mats. Tumbling skills will include with music, games, and dance-related activities. Taught by a somersault, bridge, head stand, hand stand, back bend, and more. What's not to love? local professional with over 20 years of practice, this class is both Come join us! educational and age-appropriate. Your child will not want to stop moving in this class! DAYS Monday – Friday DATES July 24 – 28 NEW! DAYS Wednesdays TIME 1pm – 2pm COURSE ID DATES 1149 June 7 – July 5 LOCATION Valley Junction Activity Center 1150 July 19 – August 16 AGES 3 – 6 TIME 4pm – 4:45pm FEE $35 LOCATION Valley Junction Activity Center COURSE ID 1156 AGES 4 – 6 MAXIMUM 12 FEE $35 MAXIMUM 15
TUMBLE TOTS In this always-moving class, kids explore movement and tumbling through fun exercises and activities. Basic tumbling and calisthenics are introduced using stories, activities and games that kids enjoy. Skills include somersault, bridge, head stand, hand stand, back bend, and more. Kids won't get enough of this high energy class!
DAYS Thursdays COURSE ID DATES 1151 June 8 – July 6 1152 July 20 – August 17 TIME 4pm – 4:45pm LOCATION Valley Junction Activity Center AGES 3 – 5 FEE $35 MAXIMUM 12
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NEW! YOUTH SPECIAL SATURDAYS IN SOCCER & SPANISH IMMERSION THE PARK At Rounded Minds™ our mission is to make top-level extracurricular activities available, convenient and affordable, to parents who desire to raise well-rounded children and
YOUTH establish a strong foundation for their lifelong success. Courage League Sports is an adaptive sports Our unique programming focuses on building strong bodies and minds simultaneously along and recreational program for children and adults with the benefits of natural bilingual learning at an early age. with special needs - including physical, cognitive, Every Rounded Minds™ class is designed and led by attentive experts committed to social and emotional challenges. Located in providing safe, energetic, creative and fun educational experiences. Urbandale and offering year-round programs including, fitness, tumbling, sports, music and CUBS Learn more at roundedminds.com movement and more! We divide by our age groups DAYS Saturday This high-energy fitness program is led by professional soccer coaches who introduce then by abilities for the best results for all involved. children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using their feet, dribbling, passing, ball DATE June 3 – 24 control, and shooting by using creative games, positive reinforcement, and even songs. TIME Children will learn the basic rules of the game while practicing sportsmanship and teamwork. Special Saturdays in the Park: 9:30am – 10:30am Enjoy summer mornings full of activities specifically AGES 2 – 6 designed for those with special needs. Courage LOCATION Maple Grove Park ROUNDED MINDS SOCCER & League will be leading fun filled activities for SPANISH IMMERSION each age group while adapted to the skill level FEE $25 of participants. Activities will vary each week, COURSE ID 1197 DAYS Mondays with ninja power, jedi training, adapted obstacle COURSE ID DATES courses, sports, field games and more! LIONS 665 April 10 – May 15 DAYS Saturday 666 June 5 – July 17 DATE June 3 – 24 TIME 6pm – 7pm TIME 9:30am – 10:30am LOCATION Wilson Park AGES 7 – 12 AGES 3 – 6 LOCATION Maple Grove Park FEE $65 FEE $25 MAXIMUM 24 COURSE ID 1198 ROUNDED MINDS SOCCER & SPANISH IMMERSION (EARLY BIRDS) PANTHERS DAYS Saturday DAYS Mondays DATE June 3 – 24 COURSE ID DATES 667 April 17 – May 8 TIME 10:30am – 11:30am 669 June 5 – 26 AGES 13+ TIME 5:30pm – 6pm LOCATION Maple Grove Park LOCATION Wilson Park FEE $25 AGES 2 – 3 COURSE ID 1199 FEE $40 MINIMUM 6 MAXIMUM 24 MAXIMUM 20
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PEEWEE T-BALL Are you looking for a way to introduce softball or baseball to your 5-7 year old but don’t want to enroll them in a program that is too competitive or time-consuming? Register them for our youth sports program, PeeWee T-Ball! This program is designed as a fun way for children to learn the basics of softball and baseball. Our staff will help guide each team through the fundamentals of hitting, catching, fielding, and base running. Teams are determined upon arrival each night of play. CYCLE INTO SUMMER DAYS Thursday & Friday Basic Game Format: Here is a camp for the younger child who DAYS Thursdays DATES June 22 – 23 • No score kept loves to ride bikes! They will explore the • No strike-outs bike trails of West Des Moines. The trails TIME 9am – 2pm DATES June 8 – July 6 are nice and flat, so one speed bikes are • No walks LOCATION Raccoon River Park fine, but each day we will be riding 5-6 AGES TIME COURSE ID • No pitching (only a tee will be used) Nature Lodge • 4 innings = standard game miles. Bike helmets required! 5 – 6 5:30pm – 6:30pm 594 • 1 inning = all players batting through AGES 7 – 9 6 – 7 6:30pm – 7:30pm 595 FEE $35 Supplies Provided: COURSE ID 1086 DATES July 20 – August 17 • Bats • Balls MAXIMUM 12 AGES TIME COURSE ID • Tee 5 – 6 5:30pm – 6:30pm 596 • Bases BIKE BASH 6 – 7 6:30pm – 7:30pm 597 Supplies To Bring: Does your child love to bike? If so, this may DAYS Thursday & Friday • Tennis shoes be the camp for them! They will spend two DATES July 13 – 14 LOCATION Legion Park Ball Diamond days exploring the bike trails of the metro. • Glove TIME 9am – 4pm MAXIMUM 20 per session • Water bottle They will bike the trails of Greenwood Park, • Program Jersey Waterworks, Jordan Creek Trail, Grays Lake LOCATION TBA FEE $55 and the Principal Park River walk. There will (handed out on 1st night of play) AGES 10 – 12 be lots of time for picnics, splashing in the creek, learning basic bike maintenance, and FEE $49 relaxing rides. Bike helmets required! COURSE ID 1085 MAXIMUM 15
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fun filledweek. A cookoutonThursdaywillendthis nature withgames,hikesandsongs. some coolcrafts.Theywilllearnabout surroundings tofindmaterialsfor your childwillexploretheirnatural at WalnutWoodsStatePark.Here, as weco-sponsorthiscampheld Department ofNaturalResources Recreation DepartmentandtheIowa Join theWestDesMoinesParkand NATURE clothing fromanykitchenmesses! feel freetobringanapronprotect basics andcookingtechniques.Please make asnackwhilelearningkitchen safety. Eachclassthechildrenwill from mixingandmeasuringtokitchen students willbetaughteverything with thisthreeweekprogram!The eaters, sostartthemontherightpath of theirmealsprovetobehealthier Children involvedinthepreparation to cookingforyoungboysandgirls. Kids intheKitchenisanintroduction KIDS For more information visit
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EXPLORE Do you have a child that can’t stand to stay indoors regardless of the weather? If so, these day camps may be just what you have been looking for. Your child
YOUTH WILD FOR WATER DAYS Monday – Friday will have the opportunity to really explore Raccoon River. You may sign them up Be ready to have lots of fun in the sun for one or all of the Explore days. as you explore the water worlds around you. You will go fishing, hiking and creek AGES DATES COURSE ID DAY DATE THEME COURSE ID sloshing. You will get to try your hand 7 – 9 June 26 – 30 1064 at kayaking and spend a day at Valley Monday August 7 Creek Hikin’ – Nothing says "Fun!" 1066 View Aquatic Center. Water games and 9 – 11 July 17 – 21 1065 like wading and playing in a creek. contests will be the rule as you learn and This day is for the child who wants have fun at the same time! TIME 1pm – 4:30pm to get muddy looking for frogs, snagging minnows and splashing in LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge the creek! FEE $59 (Includes camp t-shirt and day Tuesday August 8 Archery – This day will give you a 1067 pass to aquatic center) "taste" of archery! You will learn MAXIMUM 18 the basics of target style archery and have some outdoor fun in the process! Wednesday August 9 River Rats! – Your child will have 1068 the time of their lives exploring WATER ADVENTURE CAMP DAYS Monday – Thursday river sand bars and floodplain Join us for some water adventure! Your DATES July 31 – August 3 forests of the Raccoon River. A child will canoe, fish, kayak, hike and picnic lunch complete with smores cook out on a Raccoon River sand bar (All TIME 9am – 4pm will make this day of exploration participants must wear a life jacket during unforgettable! LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge all water activities outside the pool!) Thursday August 10 Archery II – This day will give you 1069 It's sure to be lots of fun. Registration is AGES 11 – 13 a "taste" of archery! You will learn limited, so sign up early! FEE $94 (Includes camp t-shirt) the basics of target style archery and have some outdoor fun in the COURSE ID 1062 process! MAXIMUM 15 TIME 9am – 4pm LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge AGES 9 – 12 FEE $24 per day MAXIMUM 12 per day
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will betaughtbyaNASPcertifiedteacher some grouparcherylessons.Eachlessontimewillbelimitedtosixarchers.Lessons Does yourchildwanttolearnmoreaboutarchery?Maybetheywouldbenefitfrom YOUTH it holdswhileatthishalf-daycamp. the greatoutdoorsandopportunities teacher. Yourchildrenwillgetatasteof will betaughtbyacertifiedNASP competition stylearchery.Theseclasses techniques andhowtosafelyshoot about archeryequipment,safe During thiscampyourchildwilllearn OUTDOORS! ARCHERY 12pm –4pm 9am –12pm TIMES DATES DAYS MAXIMUM FEE AGES LOCATION MAXIMUM FEE AGES LOCATION 4:45pm –5:30pm 4pm –4:45pm 3:15pm –4pm 9:45am –10:30am 9am –9:45am TIMES DATES DAYS For more information visit
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Novice Beginner LEVEL July 24–27 Monday –Thursday 18 persession $44 10 –13 Nature Lodge Raccoon RiverPark AND 1095 1094 1093 1092 1091 ID COURSE
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P37 YOUTH YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS YOUTH YOUTH GOLF LESSONS Lessons for youth from beginner to advanced will feature fun, skill development, footwork, games and lots of hitting. Whether you are an experienced golfer or just starting out, this class can help you. Group instruction will be provided along with individual instruction as needed. Lessons are held DAYS Monday – Thursday YOUTH at West Grand golf. Amenities include: Target Greens, Putting DATE AGES TIME COURSE ID Greens and Practice Bunkers. Participants will learn Putting, Chipping, Iron Play and Woods and/ or Metals. Registrants FUTURE STARS will need to bring all clubs to the first class. June 5 – 22 5 – 8 9am – 10am 1143 July 10 – 27 5 – 8 9am – 10am 1162 DATES TIME COURSE ID No Classes July 3 – 7 Session I: Monday – Thursday ACES (last half hour is game time) June 12 – 15 8:30am – 9:30am 760 June 5 – 22 9 – 12 10am – 11:30am 1184 Session II: Tuesday – Friday July 10 – 27 9 – 12 10am – 11:30am 1168 June 27 – 30 8:30am – 9:30am 761 No Classes July 3 – 7 LOCATION West Grand Golf, 6450 Raccoon River Road HIGH SCHOOL (last half hour is game time) (1 mile west off of west I-35) June 5 – 22 13 – 17 11:30am – 1pm 1145 AGES 8+ July 10 – 27 13 – 17 11:30am – 1pm 1189 MAXIMUM 12 per class No Classes July 4-7 FEE $52 per person LOCATION Crossroads Park Tennis Courts MAXIMUM 24 per class FEE $108 per person
Tennis Director — Bunny Bruning Bunny played on the WTA Professional tour for 9 years and acquired rankings of #41 in singles and #8 in doubles. She has been a USPTA professional since 1987 and has been teaching and coaching for over 30 years. Lead Instructor — Daniel Pitz Daniel has been a USPTA professional since 1987 and an Associate Tennis Teaching Pro at Wakonda Club since April 2014. Lived in Japan and taught Japanese Tennis School and private contractor from 1990 – 1998, 2000 – 2014.
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IN IMMERSION Classes in our art program help children develop new artistic skills and craftsmanship while creating unique masterpieces using a wide range of quality materials. Our art instructors expose children to a variety of different artistic styles in classes designed to allow children to express themselves creatively while exercising fine motor, cognitive, language and listening skills. Classes in our art program help childrenClasses in our art program and craftsmanshipdevelop new artistic skills masterpieces usingwhile creating unique materials. Our arta wide range of quality to a variety ofinstructors expose children in classes designeddifferent artistic styles themselvesto allow children to express fine motor,creatively while exercising cognitive, language and listening skills. ROUNDED MUSIC IMMERSION Children laugh, dance and sing while developing skills and acquiring the love of music. Our music program is designed to enhance children’s development of music skills through song, dance, movement games and instruments. Music instructors expose children to an array of styles, and help children explore rhythm, melody, tonality and beat while nurturing key physical, social and intellectual skills. Students learn lots of new songs and even create their own music. ROUNDED ROUNDED ART IMMERSION For more information visit 222.3444 |
Wednesdays June 14 – July 19 9:45am – 10:15am Valley Junction Activity Center 3 – 5 $39 per student 770 12 Wednesdays June 14 – July 19 6:30pm – 7:30pm Center Valley Junction Activity 6 – 11 $79 per student 776 12 Wednesdays June 14 – July 19 10:30am – 11:30am Valley Junction Activity Center 6 – 11 $79 per student 771 12 DAY DATES TIME LOCATION AGES FEE COURSE ID MAXIMUM DAY DATES TIME LOCATION AGES FEE COURSE ID MAXIMUM DAY DATES TIME LOCATION AGES FEE COURSE ID MAXIMUM
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PRE-K Your child’s first art class inspired by what children love to do most at this age, play. Art making at a young age strengthens age appropriate skills including: hand eye coordination, social skills, healthy self expression, and supports beginning math, literacy, & science skills. CREATIVE Art Club is an engaging, student-driven art class that connects art to worldly cultures, academic skills, and student interests. Art Club will experience a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpture during our artistic process. We are a place where students of many ages and abilities work together, share ideas and feelings respectfully, and create beautiful art together. CREATIVE ART Come experiment with and try printing withCome experiment with way for kids to makeus! Printmaking is a fun using tools, materials,art images. It involves by painting,and ink to transfer images inks in a variety ofrolling, and manipulating will make cool artways. This summer we methods includingprints using a variety of making art from the sun's solar rays. We will also dabble in silk screening, which is the process of how t-shirts are made! CREATIVE PRINTMAKING
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ROBOTICS YOUTH This course offers hands-on opportunities to build and program robots. Working in small THE GAMING ACADEMY MOVIE MAKERS ICODE teams, students will design robotics systems The gaming academy is an all day course for This hands-on, interactive course will instruct This course offers younger students a to compete in fun real-world activities. Each students who love games. During this course students on the world of digital video design fun, interactive look at coding. Students
YOUTH day will bring a new challenge, and your students will be immersed into the world of and production. Students will film, direct and will create virtual apps and write their team's robot will have to morph to better 2D and 3D game design. The gaming academy edit their own digital video creations. Students own programs that they can share with adapt and compete. Students will compete is a combination of our Video Game Design, enrolled in this course amaze their peers with friends and family. This course makes in the battle bots competition at the end of Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Design green screen and special effects work. learning to code fun and explores the camp to prove their robot is the best. This courses. The course offers students a variety problem solving and programming logic. class is perfect for the student who has a big of hands on experience designing and building DATE July 24 – 27 imagination and likes to build things. their very own games. TIME 1pm – 4pm DATE July 10 – 13 TIME 10am – 12pm DATES June 12 – 15 DATES June 26 – 29* AGES 10 – 17 AGES 6 – 12 TIME 9am – 12pm TIME 9am – 4pm FEE $150 AGES 10 – 17 AGES 10 – 17 COURSE ID 1288 FEE $120 FEE $160 FEE $305 MAXIMUM 15 COURSE ID 1291 COURSE ID 1282 COURSE ID 1285 MAXIMUM 15 MAXIMUM 18 MAXIMUM 10 ANIMATION In this class students will learn the basics DATE July 31 – Aug 3 *Please send a sack lunch with your child. of animation and digital design. Students TIME 10am – 12pm DATES July 17 – 20 who enjoy going to various sites to see fun TIME 1pm – 4pm IGAME CREATOR interactive animations will love this course. AGES 6 – 12 This class will utilize award winning animation AGES 10 – 17 Want to create video games? This is an FEE $120 introductory course for younger students who software to develop fun, interactive animations FEE $160 COURSE ID 1294 want learn to build simple video games. This that they can share with the world. COURSE ID 1283 course combines the art of video game design MAXIMUM 15 DATE July 10 – 13 MAXIMUM 18 and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. Amaze your friends TIME 1pm – 4pm and family with your fun interactive games. YOUNG ENGINEERS 3D GAME DESIGN AGES 10 – 17 Technology and innovation collide to VIDEO GAME DESIGN IS A PREREQUISITE FOR DATE June 19 – 22 FEE $160 create this course. This interactive THIS COURSE! This class offers an interactive class looks to unlock the imagination TIME 10am – 12pm COURSE ID 1289 look at the world of 3D Game Design. This of young engineers. Ever thought of awesome 3D video game design course offers AGES 6 – 10 MAXIMUM 15 creating a piano out of bananas or a video game controller out of a piece the chance for students to create and immerse FEE $120 themselves in a 3D world. If you are looking to of paper? Why not? This course will design professional 3D games that both look COURSE ID 1286 utilize an invention kit for the 21st century and guide students through and feel just like the ones you play at home, MAXIMUM 15 then you don't want to miss this course. the process of building several fun, interactive creations. DATES June 28 – 29* DATE July 31 – Aug 3 DATE July 24 – 27 TIME 9am – 4pm TIME 1pm – 3pm TIME 10am – 12pm AGES 10 – 17 AGES 6 – 10 AGES 6 – 12 FEE $160 FEE $120 FEE $110 COURSE ID 1284 COURSE ID 1287 MAXIMUM 5 MAXIMUM 15 COURSE ID 1296 *Please send a sack lunch with your child. MAXIMUM 15
P44 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 P45 LEE COLE’S MAGICAMP YOUTH Magicamp is for anyone who likes to have fun. You’ll spend two days learning from professional magician Lee Cole on how to entertain and amaze your friends, family and classmates. You’ll learn tricks that can be done anywhere, at YOUTH any time, and for the rest of your life. All magic materials are provided.
DATES TIME COURSE ID June 13 & 16 9am – 11:45am 650 July 11 & 13 9am – 11:45am 653 August 8 & 10 9am – 11:45am 655 LOCATION Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
AGES 7 – 15 FEE $45 MAXIMUM 22 PLANET 7 Do you want your child to have a chance to see what Jr. High has in store for them? The Planet 7 program will offer an opportunity for 6th graders entering 7th grade to: • build self-esteem • learn how to deal with peer pressure PADDLEBOARD BASICS • meet new friends • learn time management and study skills Here is your chance to try your luck DAYS Thursday • familiarize themselves with a new school on a stand up paddle board! They DATE July 13 Other fun aspects of the program are quite popular and have been DATES COURSE ID COURSE ID include trips to: given accolades of providing an TIME 5:30pm – 7pm STILWELL INDIAN HILLS • Val Lanes all body workout! This class will LOCATION Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp July 17 – 21 558 565 • Valley View Aquatic Center give you a brief introduction and ADULT knowledge to make your first paddle AGES 18+ July 24 – 28 559 566 • The Adventure Learning board outing a positive one. This FEE $10 July 31 – August 4 560 567 Center at Living History Farms class will fill fast so sign up early. • Friday’s trip to World’s of Fun COURSE ID 1116 NEW! August 7 – 11 562 568 Paddle boards provided. in Kansas City, MO. MAXIMUM 7
TIME DAY All incoming 7th graders for 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday the fall of 2017 in the West Des Moines Public School District are 6:45am – 8:30pm Friday eligible to register in the program. Registration begins March 7, 2017 LOCATION Indian Hills or at 8am. Stilwell Junior High AGES Incoming 7th Graders FEE $160 MAXIMUM 49 per session
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questions, please contact Jim and Suzi Benjamin at [email protected] questions, [email protected] class andthenpracticeinanyofourclassesadditiontoyourprimaryclass.Any class. Formationclassesarebyinvitationonlybutyoumaysignupfortheformation Area. Youwillneedapartnerforthisclassaswedonotchangepartnersduring dances atbusinessfunctionsandvariousvenuesaroundtheGreaterDesMoines you shouldbecomfortablegoingtoweddingreceptiondances,cruises,orsocial in eachdanceasweprogressthroughtheclass.Whenyoucompletethiscourse Swing (EastCoast),Waltz,Rumba,TangoandChaCha.Wewillteach4-6figures would liketoaddadditionalfiguresbeyondthatclass.Thesecoursesteach:Foxtrot, various ballroomdances.ItwillbeagreatclassforLevelIreviewandthosewho This classisforabsolutebeginnersandanyonewhohassomeknowledgeof ABSOLUTE BALLROOM DANCINGLEVELI&II: For more information visit May 4–June15 May 7–June18 DATES TIME DAY DATES TIME DAY July 13–August 31 July 9–August27 LOCATION LOCATION
BEGINNER 6:45pm –7:45pm Thursdays 12:30pm –1:30pm Sundays www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec 784 ID COURSE 782 ID COURSE 785 783 Valley JunctionActivity Center Valley JunctionActivityCenter
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BEGINNER May 7–June18 DATES TIME DAY May 1–June12 DATES TIME DAY July 9–August27 July 10–August28 LOCATION LOCATION www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec 1:30pm –2:30pm Sundays 6:45pm –7:45pm Mondays
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COED BADMINTON OPEN GYM HORSESHOE PITCHING LEAGUE Summer Season Drop in for recreational pick-up badminton matches. This coed league is designed for all levels of ability (players ADULT DAYS Sundays will be handicapped). Prizes and traveling trophy awarded. Free pitching instruction available through the week. DATES February 26 – August 27 TIME 2:30pm – 5pm DAYS Wednesdays LOCATION Valley Southwoods – 625 S. 35th St. DATES May 3– August 2 FEE • $2 WDM school district residents TIME 6:30pm – 8:30pm • $3 non-residents due on site AGES 12+ LOCATION Holiday Park Horseshoe Courts FEE One $3 league fee due 2nd night of play TO REGISTER Call LeRoy Law at 681-1937 or just show up ADULT TENNIS LESSONS Cardio Tennis Lessons Cardio Tennis is a workout prior to evening Lessons for adults new to tennis as well as lessons. This is a fast paced, pounding advanced will be focused on improving student workout for all tennis and fitness levels. Go stroke, technique, skills, footwork, strategy at your own pace! Cardio tennis registrants and match play. Courts and students will be ADULT GOLF LESSONS are not required to participate in the adult organized by ability and experience to maximize Whether you are an experienced golfer or just starting out, this class can help you. Group evening lessons. student improvement and enjoyment. instruction will be provided along with individual instruction as needed. Lessons are held at West Grand golf and amenities include: Target Greens, Putting Greens and Practice Bunkers. DAYS Tuesdays and Thursdays DAYS Tuesdays and Thursdays Participants will learn Putting, Chipping, Iron Play and Woods and/or Metals. Registrants will need to bring all clubs to the first class. DATES COURSE ID DATES COURSE ID June 6 – 22 1190 June 6 – 22 1193 DAYS Monday — Thursday July 11 – 27 1191 July 11 – 27 1194 TIME 6:30pm – 7:30pm
TIME 5:30pm – 6pm TIME 6pm – 7pm SESSION DATES COURSE ID LOCATION Crossroads Park Tennis Courts LOCATION Crossroads Park Tennis Courts Session I May 22 – 25 766 MAXIMUM 24 per class MAXIMUM 24 per class Session II June 12 – 15 768 FEE $27 FEE $54 Session III June 19 – 22 769
Tennis Director — Bunny Bruning LOCATION West Grand Golf – 6450 Raccoon River Dr. Bunny played on the WTA Professional tour for 9 years and acquired rankings of #41 in singles and (1 mile west off of I-35) #8 in doubles. She has been a USPTA professional since 1987 and has been teaching and coaching for MAXIMUM 15 participants over 30 years. INSTRUCTOR Sarah Ward Lead Instructor — Daniel Pitz FEE $52 Daniel has been a USPTA professional since 1987 and an Associate Tennis Teaching Pro at Wakonda Club since April 2014. Lived in Japan and taught Japanese Tennis School and private contractor from 1990 – 1998, 2000 – 2014.
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Discover Iowa Falls German Hausbarn, "Guys on Ice" at Travel with us today as we discover a Whiskey and Wine the Amana Theatre few of the highlights that Iowa Falls has A charming slice of Midwest life with to offer! We’ll be greeted by our step on Venture with us to Manning, Templeton Lloyd and Marvin, two buddies who spend guide with morning coffee and treats as and Carroll today. We will visit an the day in their ice fishing shanty sharing we tour throughout several interesting authentic German Hausbarn, built in 1660 in stories and laughs! As a musical, you can “City Highlights.” Our stops will include Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. This barn was expect hilarious songs like “The Wishing the Historic St. Matthew’s Episcopal reconstructed in 1999 and has a thatched- Hole,” “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit,” Church, featuring a short organ recital, roof. The town of Templeton has a rich “Fish is the Miracle Food” and “The One and a relaxing lunch aboard the Scenic history with the whiskey that bears its name. The people, the places and the community That Got Away.” Guys on Ice has been
SENIOR CITIZENS City Empress excursion boat on the Iowa performed all across the country to sell- River. We will tour two additional stops hold the true spirit of "The Good Stuff" brand. out crowds. Rated PG. Lunch is included that our step on guide will choose, before We will tour the Templeton Rye Distillery at the famous Ox Yoke Inn, where food an afternoon snack. Come see what before traveling to Carroll where one of our is served “family style.” There will also Iowa’s “Most Scenic City” is all about! stops will include the Santa Maria Winery. Enjoy this fascinating day out! Your day will be free time for shopping….making it a wonderful day in the Amana Colonies! DAY Wednesday include: all admissions and fees, a delicious lunch, samples and free time for shopping! DATE June 21 DAY Thursday TIME 7:30am – 5:30pm DAY Tuesday DATE August 10 LOCATION Iowa Falls DATE July 18 TIME 8am – 7pm FEE $63 TIME 7am – 6pm LOCATION Amana REGISTER BY June 7 LOCATION Manning, Templeton and FEE $72 Carroll COURSE ID 1118 REGISTER BY July 27 FEE $59 MAXIMUM 52 COURSE ID 1123 REGISTER BY July 3 MAXIMUM 52 COURSE ID 1122 MAXIMUM 52
DAY TRIP INFORMATION *PLEASE NOTE: These trips are run in conjunction with Clive Parks & Recreation. Space is limited to the first 52 people that register. These trips generally fill quickly, so please register early. The date listed is a registration cut-off date. These trips are open to people 55 years old and over. All trips depart from the Southeast corner of the Valley West Mall parking lot.
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Double Header Join us as we travel to “The Gateway to the West” to take in the rivalry between the Cubs and Cards! This three day, two night package includes: stadium seating on Monday night; premium, all-inclusive seats on Tuesday in a box suite on Redbird Row! These seats include: a two-hour, all-you-can-eat picnic buffet; Coca-cola products throughout the game; Bud and Bud Light beverages through the middle of the 8th inning and your game ticket! (Please note: These seats include indoor/outdoor seating in Suite #213, in right Catch Des Moines active. Outdoor exploration. field.) This travel package also includes a two night hotel stay; breakfast each morning at Biking trails and water slides. Experience the hotel; and roundtrip transportation. Whichever team you cheer for….GO CUBS! or GO edge-of-your-seat sports action. The thrill of CARDS!, this trip will satisfy all baseball fans. crossing the fi nish line. The excitement of cheering DAYS Monday – Wednesday in the stands. The connection with nature. Choose A $100 non- your journey. Watch. Do. Engage with health and DATE September 25 – 27 refundable deposit LOCATION St. Louis, MO is due at the time of wellness. It’s all here in Greater Des Moines! registration, with the FEE $419 / person double remaining balance $389 / person triple due three weeks prior $369 / person quad to departure. Because $519 / person single all travel expenses REGISTER BY September 1 are prepaid, we DEPARTURE LOCATION WDM City Hall cannot offer refunds for travel programs. COURSE ID 1117
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P58 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 P59 WDM Parks & Recreation activities WDM Parks & Recreation activities Questions? 222.3444 AQUATIC CENTER PHONE: 273-0700 Aquatic Centers • Open June 3
AQUATIC CENTER SEASON PASSES SEASON PASS DETAILS: Aquatic Center Season Passes are on sale NOW at the following locations: · Valid at 3 locations! (Holiday • Parks & Recreation Office and Valley View Aquatic at WDM City Hall 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy Centers in WDM and the Clive Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Aquatic Center) • Valley Junction Activity Center · May include any/all household 217 5th Street members 3 years and up. Monday – Friday, 12pm – 5pm · All pass holders must have a photo on file. Returning pass Season Pass WDM Non- holders with a current photo Resident Resident on file do not need their photo Single $80 $120 retaken. New pass holders can have their photo taken at the Two people $110 $160 time of purchase, during any Each additional person $35 $45 regular office hours or at the pool this summer. Aquatic Programs Granny/Nanny add-on $50 $50 PARENT & ME SWIM LESSONS (no additional discounts) CURRENT WALKING This self-guided program provides an Join us at the Valley View Aquatic Center’s opportunity for parents and their young children Purchase before March 31 and SAVE 10% OPEN SWIM lazy river for a walk against the river’s cur- to explore the water together. Participants will rent. Walkers will enjoy a unique resistance, have a special area of the pool to work together Daily Admission Price Holiday Park Aquatic Center challenging them to get a greater benefit from and learn basic water exploration skills. Under 3 years old FREE 1701 Railroad Avenue their stroll. Parents will be given handouts that will provide Hours: directions for activities to do with their child. 3 – 12 years old $5 Monday — Friday: 11:30am – 7pm DAYS Sunday – Friday 13 years and up $8 (Closes at 5:30pm during evening TIME 5:45pm – 6:30pm swim lessons) DAYS Monday, Wednesday, and Seniors (55+) $6 Saturdays 11:30am – 6pm AGES 18+ Friday Sundays 12pm – 5:45pm LOCATION Valley View Aquatic Center DATES COURSE ID WEATHER POLICY Valley View Aquatic Center FEE $4 per visit June 12 – 23 743 If the Aquatic Center closes because of weather 255 81st Street (please pay at the aquatic June 26 – July 14 744 (electrical storm or cool temperatures) between Hours: center) July 17 – 28 745 12:30pm – 5pm the pool will not reopen until 5:30pm. Sunday – Friday: 12pm – 5:30pm and 6:30 – 8:30pm If the pool does not open at 5:30pm the pool will TIME 5:45pm – 6:15pm Saturday: 12pm – 6pm ADULT LAP SWIM not reopen. Enjoy a great cardio workout by swimming AGES 1 – 3 and Adult laps. Valley View Aquatic Center features 25 LOCATION Valley View Aquatic Center Special Admissions Days & Details yard lanes for swimmers to use. FEE $30 per session Family Nights Wednesday & Sunday - $12/family DAYS Sunday – Friday (all season at Valley View after 6:30pm, at Holiday after 6:30pm only TIME 5:45pm – 6:30pm when swim lessons are not in session) LOCATION Valley View Aquatic Center DOGGIE DIP Half Price Evenings Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Check the Aquatic Centers in late July. (all season at Valley View after 6:30pm, at Holiday after 5:00pm only FEE $4 per visit (please pay at For details, call 273-0700. when swim lessons are not in session) the aquatic center)
P60 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 P61 WDM Parks & Recreation activities WDM Parks & Recreation activities Questions? 222.3444 AQUATIC CENTER PHONE: 273-0700
AQUATIC CENTER AQUATIC CENTER RENTALS BIRTHDAY PARTIES Looking for a unique outing for your Holiday Aquatic Center Have your next birthday party in the sun and business, church, or youth group? Why • $715 - Whole Facility fun at Valley View or Holiday Aquatic Center! not schedule a private rental at one of Party packages include: reserved space for 2 the West Des Moines Aquatic Centers? Valley View Aquatic Center • $660 - Lazy River - Slides hours for your group, admission to the aquatic Aquatic Center rentals at either center for your group, one FREE admission for • $330 - Leisure Pool - Kids Pool Valley View or Holiday are available an accompanying adult, and your choice of a 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Saturdays, • $248 - Lap Pool - Diving Boards - Drop Slide food combo from the concessions for everyone June 6 – August 1. Rental fees • $1,045 - Whole Facility in your party. Your group will also get to use include all costs. Concessions are the water slides during a special assigned pool available at an extra cost. break so there are NO lines to wait in!! $115 for the first 10 participants plus 1 adult For more information ($15 per additional participant with a maximum and reservations of 15 participants.) please call 222-3440.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Each child learns and excels differently. Your child will learn to swim or further their skills through private lessons with one-on-one instruction. Instructors will use the Learn-to-Swim progressions but at an individualized pace. Call 222-3440 for more information ADULT SWIM LESSONS and to register Learn to swim or improve your skills in this class for adults. DAYS Monday – Friday DATES June 12 – 16 DAYS Monday – Friday June 19 – 23 DATES June 12 – 23 June 26 – 30 TIMES 6:15pm – 6:45pm TIMES 9am – 9:30am AGES 18+ 9:35am – 10:05am 10:10am – 10:40am LOCATION Holiday Aquatic Center LOCATION Holiday Aquatic Center FEE $50 per session FEE $115 per session COURSE ID 746
P62 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 For more information visit www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParksAndRec | 222.3444 P63 Remember: Please refrain from registering your child for multiple sessions assuming they will advance to the next RED CROSS LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION swim level for the following session. Changes to registrations once processed are charged a $5 processing fee, SWIM LESSONS | and if the class you need is full, your child will not be able to join that class. All classes are 30 minutes in length American Red Cross Skill Progress Levels: MORNING SWIM LESSONS: EVENING SWIM LESSONS: VALLEY VIEW AQUATIC CENTER HOLIDAY AQUATIC CENTER WATER PUPS: 3 & 4 year olds Water Exploration: Putting face under water, bubble DAYS Week I: Tues – Fri, Week II: Mon – Fri DAYS Monday – Friday blowing, kicking, supported kick on front and back. Holiday Aquatic Center DATES Session 1: June 13 – 23 DATES Session 1: June 12 – 23 1701 Railroad Avenue *Session 2: June 27 – July 14 *Session 2: June 26 – July 14 ADV. WATER PUPS: 3 & 4 year olds Session 3: July 18 – 28 Session 3: July 17 – 28 Children will kick and glide on front and back and Valley View Aquatic Center learn basic swimming skills. LOCATION Valley View Aquatic Center LOCATION Holiday Park Aquatic Center 255 S. 81st Street FEES Water Pups, Adv. Pups: $47 FEES Water Pups, Adv. Pups: $52 Level 1-5 lessons have a minimum Levels 1 – 5: $45 Levels 1 – 5: $50 age requirement of 5 years old TO BETTER PLACE *No classes July 3 – 7 *No classes July 3 – 7 LEVEL 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS YOUR CHILD in the Water 8:30 9:10 9:50 10:30 Water 6:15 6:50 7:25 8:00 Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. American Red Cross Learn to Pups Pups • Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side Swim Program, please review • Blow bubbles through mouth and nose • Bobbing Session 1 643 709 712 715 Session 1 518 523 N/A N/A these lists of skills taught in • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects Session 2 707 710 713 716 Session 2 521 524 N/A N/A • Front and back glides and floats each progress level. These Session 3 522 526 N/A N/A • Recover to vertical position partial lists are skills taught Session 3 708 711 714 717 • Roll from front to back and back to front in the course and required Adv 8:30 9:10 9:50 10:30 Adv 6:15 6:50 7:25 8:00 Pups • Tread water using arm and hand actions for completion of the level. Pups • Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back Session 1 719 722 725 728 Session 1 531 535 N/A N/A • Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back • Combined arm and leg actions on front and back Session 2 720 723 726 729 Session 2 533 537 N/A N/A LEVEL 4 Session 3 721 724 727 730 Session 3 534 542 N/A N/A LEVEL 2 – FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS STROKE IMPROVEMENT Gives participants success with fundamental skills. Develops confidence in the skills learned Level 1 8:30 9:10 9:50 10:30 Level 1 6:15 6:50 7:25 8:00 and improves other aquatic skills. • Enter and exit water by stepping or jumping from the side Session 1 644 647 651 656 Session 1 N/A 545 546 548 • Fully submerge and hold breath • Head first entries from the side in • Bobbing compact and stride positions Session 2 645 648 652 657 Session 2 N/A 549 550 551 • Swim under water • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects Session 3 646 649 654 658 Session 3 N/A 552 554 557 • Front, jellyfish and tuck floats • Feet first surface dive • Front and back glides and floats • Survival swimming Level 2 8:30 9:10 9:50 10:30 Level 2 6:15 6:50 7:25 8:00 • Recover to vertical position • Front crawl and backstroke open turns Session 1 659 662 668 672 Session 1 N/A 561 563 564 • Roll from front to back and back to front • Tread water using 2 different kicks Session 2 N/A 576 579 580 • Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back • Front and back crawl, elementary Session 2 660 663 670 673 • Tread water using arm and leg actions backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke Session 3 661 664 671 676 Session 3 N/A 582 583 584 • Combined arm and leg actions on front and back and butterfly Level 3 8:30 9:10 9:50 10:30 Level 3 6:15 6:50 7:25 8:00 • Finning arm action • Flutter and dolphin kicks on back Session 1 678 681 684 687 Session 1 N/A 600 599 601 LEVEL 3 – STROKE DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 5 Session 2 679 682 685 688 Session 2 N/A 602 603 606 Builds on the skills in Level 2 through additional STROKE REFINEMENT guided practice in deeper water. Provides further coordination and Session 3 680 683 686 689 Session 3 N/A 607 608 609 refinement of strokes. • Enter water by jumping from the side Level 4 8:30 9:10 9:50 10:30 Level 4 6:15 6:50 7:25 8:00 • Head first entries from the side in sitting and kneeling • Shallow-angle dive from the side then positions glide and begin a front stroke Session 1 731 734 737 740 Session 1 N/A 610 N/A 611 • Tuck and pike surface dives, • Bobbing while moving toward safety • Rotary breathing Session 2 732 735 738 741 Session 2 N/A 612 619 618 • Survival float • Back float submerge completely • Change from vertical to horizontal position on front • Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn Session 3 733 736 739 742 Session 3 N/A N/A 622 623 while swimming and back Level 5 8:30 9:10 9:50 10:30 Level 5 6:15 6:50 7:25 8:00 • Tread water • Front and back crawl, elementary • Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke Session 1 690 693 N/A 696 Session 1 N/A N/A 628 627 and butterfly • Front crawl and elementary backstroke Session 2 691 NA 695 N/A Session 2 N/A N/A N/A 626 • Sculling Session 3 692 694 N/A N/A Session 3 N/A 629 N/A 630
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Visa, Mastercard, or Discover www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParkRecReg $5 / change fee for program changes made CVC after your registration has been processed. (Circle one) • Mail-In: P.O. Box 65320, WDM, IA 50265 WDM Parks & Recreation Waiver And Release In consideration of my own or my child’s participation in the Parks & Recreation (hereinafter referred to as “P&R”) program or activity through the City of West Des Moines, Iowa (hereinafter referred to as “City”), we hereby release the City, its officials, employees, representatives, and agents from any and all accidents, injuries, damages, or losses received by my child or by myself through the P&R • Call-In: program that have not been caused by negligence attributable to the City. I also agree and acknowledge that the City is not responsible for any intentional or reckless actions of the City’s officials, employees, representatives, and agents since those actions are the sole conduct of POLICIES the responsible individual(s). I further agree and acknowledge that this release of liability is full, complete, and comprehensive, and it covers 222-3444 all accidents, injuries, damages, or losses, known or unknown, and any and all costs related thereto arising out of or otherwise related to my child’s participation or my own participation in programs or activities, and that this release is binding upon our heirs, successors, and assigns. REFUND POLICY WDM Parks & Recreation • Fax-In: We certify that my child and or myself has received a proper physical examination within the past year and that we are physically able to Refunds will be gladly given for any reason as participate in all P&R activities. We understand that it is our obligation to timely inform P&R of any restrictions or limitations regarding long as your request for a refund is submitted our physical abilities. We also understand that it is our obligation to follow all regulations and rules set forth by P&R in the performance of before the registration deadline date. Any the activities. We hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officials, employees, representatives, and agents from any and 222-3459 all claims, settlements, and judgments, including all reasonable investigative fees, attorney’s fees, and court costs for any injury, damage, or time after that date, refunds will only be issued loss, which is due to or arises in whole or in part due to negligent, reckless, or intentional actions taken by my child or by myself. with a written medical excuse. This policy does not apply to travel programs & adult sports leagues. Participant First Name Participant Last Name Birthdate Activity Course ID Fee
CANCELLATION POLICY We reserve the right to cancel a program or activity that does not meet the minimum number of participants necessary to offer the program.
www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParkRecReg REGISTRATION CHANGE FEE A fee of $5 will be charged for each Registration change made after participants are enrolled in a program.
RECREATION PROGRAM ASSISTANCE Fee discounts are available for WDM residents meeting guidelines for assistance. Applications will be available at WDM Human Services, 139 6th Street.
ACCOMMODATIONS It is the responsibility of the individual with a Please make checks payable to the City of West Des Moines disability requiring accommodations to inform the Parks & Recreation Department, at least 48 MAIL to: WDM Parks & Recreation • P.O. Box 65320 • West Des Moines, IA 50265 hours in advance. Please call 222-3444 DROP OFF this form with your payment at the Parks & Recreation Administration Office
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