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SUMMARY:Rotary Club’s ‘Coats for Kids’ drive continues through Nov. 13
DESCRIPTION:Help the Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park collect warm winter coats for children in our community. \nRotary’s annual “Coats for Kids” drive provides coats for 800+ children in local schools each year in partnership with the Highline Schools Foundation and Plumbers and Pipe Fitters of UA Local 32. \nA warm coat makes a meaningful difference in a child’s life. It motivates students to get to school each day and participate in outdoor activities. It helps them stay healthy during the cold winter months. \nYou can help by donating one or more coats\, or by making a cash donation to help Rotary purchase coats\, between Oct 26 and Nov. 13. \nRotary is collecting new or gently used warm winter coats\, preferably with hoods\, in a range of sizes for students in grades K-12. \nDrop your donation off at one of these collection locations: \n\nAuntie Irene’s\nB & E Meats and Seafood (Des Moines and Burien locations)\nBECU (Burien)\nbodySTRONG\nDes Moines City Hall\nGrace Lutheran Church\nGrocery Outlet (Normandy Park)\nPrint Place\nSecond Love Coffee\nOrca Strength Crossfit\n\nTo donate funds to help Rotary purchase coats\, visit dmnprotary.org/donate. \nFor the seventh year in a row\, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters of UA Local 32 has donated $5\,000 to the Coats for Kids drive. \nThe Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park is grateful to the local residents\, businesses\, and community partners who step up each year to make sure no child in our community goes without this essential winter clothing.
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SUMMARY:Des Moines to honor veterans with Nov. 11 ceremony at Underwood Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:Local veterans Tony Hettler and Pat Nardo will speak at a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday\, Nov. 11\, at Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park in Des Moines\, where families\, friends and neighbors are invited to gather in recognition of military service. \nA reception begins at 10:30 a.m.\, followed by the ceremony at 11:11 a.m.\, at the park at 21800 20th Ave South (map below). \nThe program will include the sound of a bugle and the raising of the American flag. Boy Scout Troop 361 will post the colors. \nThe gathering offers a chance to hear from local veterans and share a moment of reflection. The flyer invites attendees to “pause\, reflect\, and give thanks.” \nFormer Des Moines Mayor/Councilmember Matt Mahoney is spearheading the event\, according to the flyer\, which credits volunteers\, community partners and supporters with making the observance possible. \nSupporters include the city of Des Moines\, the Linscott\, Leonard and Wilkins families\, Nadya Curtis\, Bettina Carey\, Tricia Phillips\, Randall Williams and Auntie Irene’s.
URL:https://waterlandblog.com/event/des-moines-to-honor-veterans-with-nov-11-ceremony-at-underwood-memorial-park/
LOCATION:Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park\, 21800 20th Ave South\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discover Des Moines’ landmark history at Rotary Club presentation
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the stories behind some of Des Moines’ most familiar landmarks?  \nCome join us Wednesday\, Nov. 11\, as we step back in time and discover the people\, places and stories that helped shape the community we call home. \nThe Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park welcomes VJ Kopacki\, the new Executive Director of the Des Moines Historical Society\, for a special presentation: “Des Moines History: Landmark on the Sound.” VJ will take us on a journey through Des Moines history\, with a special focus on the historic Masonic Retirement Home and its important place in our community’s story. \nCome for the history\, stay for the fellowship—and perhaps discover something about Des Moines you never knew! \nEvent Details\n\nWHEN: 🗓️ Wednesday\, Nov. 11\, 2026\, starting at Noon  \nRSVP: Guests are warmly welcome to join us for lunch\, fellowship and this fascinating look at our community’s past and future – please RSVP to Bettina at 206-349-4297!\nWHERE: 📍 Des Moines Theater 22235 Marine View Drive South.
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LOCATION:Des Moines Theater\, 22325 Marine View Drive South\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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