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Yoga in the Park

September 7, 2013 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am at Gray’s Lake
2100 Fleur Drive

Des Moines Park & Recreation Department invites you to enjoy your Saturday morning by participating in a free weekly yoga session at Grays Lake this summer. Maximize your stress relief by practicing yoga next to the water’s edge at the southeast shore. The class will be from 9 – 10 a.m. & will be held every Saturday beginning May 25 through September 28. Classes will not take place if raining. Local volunteer teachers lead each session, which means you’ll have a different yoga experience each week! You are encouraged to bring a mat/towel as well as some water & clothes you can move in. No registration for the class required……..just show up at 9am ready to relax, release & enjoy the experience of Yoga on the shores of beautiful Gray’s Lake.

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Vicious Circle Exhibition

September 7, 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street

An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.

Gatsby Gala

September 7, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Salisbury House and Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Drive

Have a roaring good time at Salisbury House’s annual fundraiser.  This year’s event commemorates Anita Loos’ best selling book from 1925, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.  Join us for this convivial celebration atop Salisbury’s terrace and gardens.

$150.00 Standard Admission. $100.00 Young Adults under the age of 35. Tickets can  be purchased online at www.salisburyhouse.org or by phone at 515-274-1777.

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Concours d’Elegance

September 8, 2013 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Salisbury House and Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Drive

A celebration of the art and design of the automobile. See a breathtaking display of finely restored, collectible vehicles as they are staged across the grounds of Salisbury House.

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Historic Baseball Game

September 8, 2013 - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Rd

Watch our home team, the Walnut Hill Bluestockings, compete in 1870s-rules baseball games. Cheer the batters or “strikers” as they call their pitch and “leg it” to first. The team makes sure kids have a chance to bat around at the end of the game! More info

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Vicious Circle Exhibition

September 10, 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street

An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.

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Tech Tuesdays

September 10, 2013 - September 11, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Avenue

The Forest Avenue Library offers a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program for 6th to 12th graders created by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Enjoy real-world interaction and project-based learning through hands-on projects and competitions.

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King Pong: Table Tennis League

September 10, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Social Club
400 Walnut Street

Open play from 7PM-8:30PM. The league tournament starts at (or right around) 8:30PM. You don’t have to be a member of the league to play in the tournament! Open play resumes after the tournament is over.

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Trivia Tuesdays

September 10, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Doc’s Lounge
8805 Chambery Blvd

Try your luck at trivia with us every Tuesday! No entry fee for your chance to win prizes! Like us on facebook & find us on the web at www.docsinjohnston.com for daily drink specials & events.

Team Trivia

September 10, 2013 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Gas Lamp
1501 Grand Avenue

Bring a team of 2–6 people for great drinks and eight rounds of trivia!

Rounds contain five questions with links hinting at each previous question’s answer. Also, occasional theme rounds to spice things up!

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