The BNA, as well as Beaverdale-area businesses and organizations, have planned a full month of activities for residents and visitors.
Here is a quick glance at some of the upcoming BNA and community events. Hope to see you there!
BNA JUNE EVENTS
BNA Board Meeting
June 01 at 7:00PM
BNA Board Meeting
Location Information: Calvin Community, Garden Level, 4210 Hickman Rd.
BNA Grass Seat Cinema
June 17 at 8:30PM
Join your neighbors for a night of FREE family fun as the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association and the Des Moines Park and Recreation Department present the first annual “Grass Seat Cinema” in Ashby Park.
More information: Showing on the Beaverdale Big Screen: E.T.
Location Information: Ashby Park
COMMUNITY JUNE EVENTS
3rd Annual Beaverdale Brit/Euro Car Show
June 03 at 1:00PM
1 - 4:30 p.m.
More information: Owners of British and European cars are invited to contact Jack and Peggy King at 515-255-5258 or jackking143@cs.com.
Location Information: Corner of Beaver and Urbandale avenues
28th Annual Greek Food Fair
Running Jun 03 - Jun 04; (times may vary; check calendar)
Fair features Greek food, dancing and music. For more detail, visit http://stgeorge.ia.goarch.org
More information: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Location Information: Greek Orthodox Church of St. George at 35th St. and Cottage Grove Ave.
Northwest Family Aquatic Center Opens
June 03 at 12:30PM
Features a water slide, zero-depth entry, water mushroom and shaded swim area.
More information: Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.; weekends and holidays, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: under 2, free; 3-20, $2, over 21, $3. Half-price after 5 M-Th.
Location Information: NW Family Aquatic Center, 4915 Madison Ave.
Bone-A-Patreat 2nd Annual Soggy Dogz Event
June 03 from noon to 3PM
More information: Event benefits the ARL; bring in your pooch for a bath; sample treats and a lot of fun will be on site.
Location information: 2701 Beaver Avenue
Calvin Community Neighborhood Picnic
June 04 at 11:30AM
Family, friend and neighborhood picnic; food and entertainment
More information: 11:30 to 2:00
Location Information: Calvin Community, 4210 Hickman Rd
Afternoon in the Library
June 06 at 3:30PM
Listen to the story of Enzo the Wonder Fish and make hanging Japanese fish.
More information: For children 3 to 8.
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
Westminster Fine Art Series "Receive & Transmit"
Running Jun 09 - Jun 11; (times may vary; check calendar)
A new work by Kimberly Fitch and Paula McArthur, this multi-sensory experimental theater features sculpted installations, aerial choreography, improvisation, scripture, literature and music.
More information: Free, with a reception following (three performances -- Friday, Saturday and Sunday); PARENTAL GUIDANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
Location Information: Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ashby Wading Pool Opens
June 12 at 10:00AM
Features various flush-mounted spray features, zero-depth entry and a wading area between 12 and 18-inches deep. Rentals are available, call 515-237-1386.
More information: Open thru Aug. 18; Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.
Location Information: Ashby Park, 38th and Davisson
Summer Reading Kickoff with Magician
June 12 at 1:30PM
Magician Keith West kicks off the summer reading program sponsored by the Des Moines Public Library.
More information: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Other show times on Tuesday and Wednesday at other library locations.
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
Free Youth Tennis Lessons
Running Jun 12 - Jun 16; (times may vary; check calendar)
Sponsored by
the USTA NJTL program, these lessons are for children 12 to 14.
More information: No registration required; just show up 5 minutes before the lesson is to begin. Instructors will bring all equipment. Children should wear tennis or gym shoes. Call 515-237-1405 with questions.
Location Information: Visit dmparks.org for location info on these traveling lessons.
Afternoon in the Library
June 13 at 3:30PM
List to the story Arthur's Pet Business and make a pet from a baby food jar.
More information: For children 3 to 8.
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
Acanthus Lodge Pancake Breakfast
June 17 at 7:30AM
$5 for adults, $2.50 for kids; everyone welcome!
Campfire Babysitting Course
June 17 at 10:00AM
Two sessions of babysitting courses from 10:00 to 12:30 on the 17th and the 24th.
More information: Must be entering 5th thru 8th grade to enroll. Fee is $16 and pre-registration is required. Call 515-283-4152.
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
Federated Car Fest
June 18 at 10:30AM
First Federated Church hosts a special Father's Day service and car show.
More information: Free. Service begins at 10:30, immediately followed by the car show at noon. Free food, entertainment and activities for children. If you have a car to show, call 515-255-2122
Location Information: First Federated Church
Beyond the Gold Sports Camp
Running Jun 19 - Jun 23; (times may vary; check calendar)
Soccer & Cheerleading (Ages 6-12); Basketball (Ages 8-12); Featuring Christian Coaches, Quality Sports Instruction, Positive Role Models, Daily Bible Times, Skits and Fun
More information: Every Camper Receives a Camp T-shirt, Daily Take Home Bible Study Guides, Camp Literature; Cost: $65 (Pay by April 15, deduct $5. Family discount: $5 off each additional child); For Registration info: Call Mary at 515.255.2122
Location Information: First Federated Church
Afternoon in the Library
June 20 at 3:30PM
Listen to the story Kiss the Cow and make a cow mask.
More information: For children 3 to 8
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
Raptor Rehabilitation
June 21 at 3:30PM
Beth Brown from Raptor Rehabilitation will talk about saving and releasing raptors.
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
Therapy Dogs
June 26 at 10:15AM
Kathy Pulley will bring her therapy dog and explain therapy dog training.
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
Monster Makeup Party
June 26 at 2:00PM
More information: Snacks and Door Prizes
Location Information: Franklin Ave. Library
