“Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who
appreciate a sensory friendly environment. While individuals and families with special needs are
welcome at our libraries during regular hours, these sensory times will offer quieter browsing,
special programming, and other adaptive services that will vary by location.
Please contact each location to find out what will be offered at that library”
“Parenting the Love and Logic Way
A six week parenting program designed
by the Love and Logic Institute.
Parenting the Love and Logic Way flyer
This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately.
Learn how to:
• Avoid un-winnable power-struggles and arguments
• Set enforceable limits
• Avoid enabling and begin empowering
• Help your kids learn from mistakes rather than repeating them
• Raise kids who are family members rather than dictators
• AND MUCH MORE
This program is designed for parents with children of all ages (toddlers to teens)”
Run from January 7th-February 11th, 2025 on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm
$12 for workbook only cost
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchard-place-parent-education-course-registration-1076596883259
Give Joy Shop! Holiday Gift Shop for parents that need financial assistance to be able to pick/choose, purchase and wrap gifts for their children! Two gifts per child limit. Please call or email to set up shopping time.
Saturday, December 7th At 8am-2pm
Hope and Elim Church (2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311)
“Sensory Friendly Showing of “Frozen”!
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 a.m.
Varsity Cinema, Des Moines
Due to inclement weather in December, our sensory-friendly showing of Frozen was rescheduled for Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Varsity Cinema in Des Moines. Thanks to the generous support of the BWA Foundation, this event is free for all attendees! A small popcorn and medium drink will also be provided free for each attendee.
Click Here to register the whole family!
(If you registered for the December date,
please re-register for the new date!)”
“If you would like to enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal at our Hope
Café, join us Thursday, November 28 from noon to 1:00 p.m. Our
Hope Café is located at 1310 6th Avenue!”
Polk County Veteran Affairs Coat Drive!
Coat Distribution will be open November 1st to Veterans and their families ONLY from 9am-12pm.
Open to the public from 1pm-2:30pm.
Polk County River Place Room 3 and 3A
Mindspring Menal Health Alliance is hosting – You Worry Too Much! Understanding Anxiety in Children & Adolescents. Free virtual event November 4th 12pm-1pm.
For more information or to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/you-worry-too-much-understanding-anxiety-in-children-adolescents-free-tickets-1027991880387?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite
“Easterseals Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Workshop, Thursday, November 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.), Easterseals Iowa, Des Moines
Easterseals Iowa is hosting their first annual Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) workshop. The workshop will show the daily realities of using AAC devices. It will do so from many perspectives. To register for the workshop, click here.
For questions: Please email Kim Chance at kchance@eastersealsia.org or call 515-309-2394 or TTY 515-289-4069″
“Registration for the 2024 virtual summit is now open! Please register using the link on this page to save your spot. The event will be hosted on RingCentral, and a unique, event invitation will be sent to each registered attendee by October 24th. Please reach out to Rebecca Rong with any event-related questions (rdrong@iastate.edu) or to the Registration Services team if you have questions about registering (registrations@iastate.edu)”
Registration closes on October 21st.
For registration: https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/mentalhealth/register/
