About us
Are you new to the area? Did you recently return but your friends no longer live here? Have you just been too busy with work to make friends?
This group is for anyone -- single, married, divorced, attached -- anyone who would like to meet other people in the area, make friends, and do some activities. This is not a singles group, though single people are welcome. It's not a hookup group. Just people who would like the opportunity to meet and make friends and perhaps do fun activities.
I envision activities as simple as going out to different restaurant, patios, kayaking somewhere locally, exploring museums, enjoying a picnic lunch somewhere, going to museums, taking a tour of local wineries, etc. The options are limitless and will give us a chance to explore Des Moines as well.
Let's explore Des Moines and its surrounding areas, meet interesting people and have a little fun!
There are some immuno-compromised members and others who spend time with those who are vulnerable, children, or unable to receive the vaccine. With respect for them and the CDC recommendations, you must be fully vaccinated to participate in these meetups. Proof of vaccination for each attendee must be provided at the meetup.
Please note: there is a free 60 day trial period; after that there is $10 annual dues to help offset the costs of using the Meetup site. Using the site is not cheap, but it is useful and allows everyone to participate and communicate with each other.
Who's ready to make new friends?
Upcoming events
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The False 9 Social Club
Location not specified yetNew Restaurant: The False Nine is a matchday inspired Social Club built around thoughtful food, creative drinks and the shared excitement of live sport.
Previously Mitzi's in Valley Junction, the doors reopened on March 17 as False 9 Social Club, a cozy, soccer-tinted British-leaning pub where Sunday roast sits comfortably alongside chicken curry pies and trifle — and where many of Mitzi’s signatures still quietly live on.
The False 9 in West Des Moines, IA – Reviews, Hours, and Contact Details
Sounds like they have a special of the day as well as what's listed on the menus in the pictures above.
Parking: on 5th Street in front of the restaurant, also behind the restaurant (need to walk to the front of the restaurant to enter).
NOTE: This restaurant does not take reservations. Whoever arrives first, please reserve enough spots for those on the reservation list! Thank you for doing so!!
4 attendeesWorld Food Prize: An Evening of High Stakes and Higher Purpose
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, 100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, US### The World Food Prize Foundation Welcomes You to Join Us For: An Evening of High Stakes and Higher Purpose Friday, May 15 | 6-10 p.m.
Buy Tickets and Tables Here Sponsorship Opportunities
Evening Schedule
6–7 p.m. | VIP Cocktail Reception Featuring Entertainment and Hosted Bar
7–9 p.m. | Casino Games, Entertainment, Hors d'oeuvres & Silent Auction
9 p.m. | Auction & Grand Prize Announcement
9–10 p.m. | Dancing & Entertainment
Together, we’ll mark the 15th Anniversary of the Hall of Laureates with a celebration as dazzling as it is meaningful. Step into the splendor of our Casino Night, set within the breathtaking grandeur of our Hall of Laureates. As the evening unfolds, guests will savor curated cuisine, try their luck at lively casino tables, bid generously in a spirited silent auction and dance the night away—all in honor of a place that proudly belongs to Iowa.
Built in 1900 and beautifully restored, this historic Iowa landmark stands as a testament to Iowa’s enduring leadership in agriculture and its profound global impact. From its earliest chapters to its latest transformation into the permanent home of the World Food Prize Foundation, the Hall has embodied the very spirit of our state: resilient, visionary and deeply rooted in the land. Every dollar raised during this extraordinary evening stays right here at home, supporting the preservation and protection of the treasured landmark.
This is more than a celebration. It is a promise to preserve our past, honor our identity and invest boldly in Iowa’s future.
Note: There will be free valet service available on the north end of the building on Locust Street from 5:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.## Quick Links
AboutWorld Food Prize EventsLaureatesVolunteer/InternYouth Programs
## NOTE: Purchase your own tickets ($95) on the site AND sign up for the meetup here so we know who is coming from our group and can meet and mingle together.
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