D.M. Auxiliary of Children’s Hospital Annual Fashion Show/Luncheon April 18

The Des Moines Auxiliary of Seattle Children’s Hospital will be holding its annual fashion show and luncheon on Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. at the Landmark Event Center, located at 23660 Marine... [Read more]

Highline MaST Center’s FREE ‘Science on the Sound’ Starts Saturday

Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center will be holding it FREE ‘Science on the Sound’ events, with the first being this Saturday, Jan. 12. This week’s... [Read more]

Free Electronics Recycling Event Coming To Tukwila June 18-20

An electronics recycling event for area residents will be held the weekend of June 18-20th at the South Center South industrial park off West Valley Hwy at 18435 Olympic Ave South in Tukwila. Like last... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA Holding Healthy Kids Day Saturday

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The Waterland Blog: Matt Griffin YMCA, which is inviting Kids and Families to participate in “YMCA Healthy Kids Day” this Saturday, April... [Read more]

7th Annual Des Moines Auto & Cycle Show Is Sunday, Aug. 2nd

The 7th Annual Des Moines Auto & Cycle Show is Sunday, Aug. 2nd from 9am – 3pm at the Normandy Park Town Center, just a few minutes north of Des Moines at 19803 1st Ave South. Debra and Rod Perkins,... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Saturday’s Bicycle Rodeo

On Saturday, the Des Moines’ Kiwanis and WLB Advertiser Vickie Bergquist State Farm Insurance Agency sponsored their annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo at the Marina, and Photographer Michael Brunk was on the... [Read more]

Rummage Sale At Normandy Park Cove This Sunday, May 17th

There will be a Rummage Sale this Sunday, May 17th at the Normandy Park Cove Community Center, located at 1500 SW Shorebrook Drive in Normandy Park (map below), from 10am to 3pm, and here are the details: WHAT:... [Read more]

Bicycle Safety Rodeo Will Be Saturday, May 16th

Des Moines’ Kiwanis and WLB Advertiser Vickie Bergquist State Farm Insurance Agency are sponsoring their annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Saturday, May 16th at the south end of the Marina (where the... [Read more]

Honor Mom At The Des Moines Yacht Club Mother’s Day Breakfast Sunday, May 10th

The Des Moines Yacht Club is holding its annual Mother’s Day Breakfast on Saturday, May 10th, from 9am to Noon, with pancakes, ham, eggs, juice, fruitbowl, coffee and good folks honoring their Moms. Here... [Read more]

Resurrection Church Offering Self-Defense Class

Des Moines’ Resurrection Lutheran Church is holding a FREE self-defense class every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6pm-7:30pm in their gym, located at 134 South 206th Street. Taught by Joe Thomas... [Read more]

Earth Day Clean Up Is Saturday, April 25th

Des Moines’ annual Earth Day Clean Up is coming Saturday, April 25th, and here’s your chance to help your community: WHAT: Des Moines Marina District Earth Day Clean Up Sponsored by Destination... [Read more]

Horse Around With “Hats On For Highline” 5/2

The Highline Medical Foundation has a simple question for you, and they’re not horsing around: Q: What could possibly be more fun than watching the Kentucky Derby live simulcast at a VIP trackside... [Read more]

REVIEW: Legendary Guitarist Jerry Miller Plays At The Reuben; Will Return April 25th

Story & Photos by Pat Nardo Special to The Waterland Blog On Saturday, March 1st, we were graciously entertained by Jerry Miller on Guitar at The Reuben in Des Moines. Gracious because he played for... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence!

The Waterland Blog is proud to announce that we have become the first Community Website Sponsor for Highline School’s Foundation for Excellence Gold Star Awards. These awards have been presented... [Read more]

Friends For Cancer Crab Feed Is Sat. April 4th

The “Friends for Cancer Cure” is sponsoring a Crab Feed this Saturday, April 4th, at the Des Moines Yacht Club from 6pm to 11pm, and here are the details: WHAT: Friends for Cancer Cure Crab... [Read more]

Get Tips For A Successful Interview Tuesday

Highline Community College is presenting “Tips for a Successful Interview,” another free workshop for job seekers this Tuesday, March 31st from 9:30am to 11am. This seminar will be repeated... [Read more]

Our “No Foolin’ Fundraiser” Will Be April 1st!

We’re having our first-ever “No Foolin’ Fundraiser” Blog Party on Wednesday, April 1st (appropriately it’s April Fool’s Day) at Butler Bar & Grill, and it’s... [Read more]

Still Time To Get Tickets For Saturday’s Gala

There still is time to get your tickets for Des Moines’ black-tie birthday gala – but you’d better hurry – the Black Tie Dinner Gala and Auction that kicks off a year of celebrating... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From The Commodore’s Ball

Last Saturday, March 7th, the Des Moines Yacht Club held its annual Commodore’s Ball, and member Pat Nardo (NOT a member of the DMYC; he says that he “tried to join, but not having a boat they... [Read more]

50th Birthday Celebrations Begin With 3/21 Gala

Des Moines launches its celebration of 50 years as an incorporated city with a black-tie gala on Saturday, March 21st in the Student Union Building dining room at Highline Community College, 2400 S. 240th... [Read more]