Sip and sample at expo
Iowa’s Premier Wine and Food Expo will take place Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at Hy-Vee Hall, 730 Third St. The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors, 30-minute cooking demonstrations, a sampling zone and wine shop. The expo will also feature celebrity chef appearances by Duff Goldman from the Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes” and Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods.” The expo begins at noon on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $20 per day or $35 for a two-day pass. Visit www.wineandfoodexpoiowa.com.
Dolls, bears and toys invade Fairgrounds
The sixth Annual Fall Des Moines Doll, Bear and Toy Sale will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Walnut Center Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, E. 30th and University. Find more than 100 tables of antique, modern, collectible and one-of-a-kind dolls, artists bears, vintage toys and action figures. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and children under 10 are free. Call 986-1975 or e-mail colleen@desmoinesdollshow.com.
PPYL to host annual fundraiser
Planned Parenthood Young Leaders will host its second annual fundraiser, Bingo-licious!, on Nov. 19 at The Garden, 112 S.E. 4th St. The social begins at 5:30 p.m., and bingo runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 235-0406 or e-mail julie.good@ppheartland.org. Visit www.ppheartland.org/bingo.
Purchase passports for wine experience
The 2010 Heart of Iowa Wine Trail Passport is available and entitles members to many unique and exciting experiences at wineries located in central Iowa along the Heart of Iowa Wine Trail. The 2010 passport will allow 10 percent off admission to wine trail events and provides a 10 percent discount on the purchase of a 2011 wine trail passport. Cost is $25. Purchase a passport at any Heart of Iowa Wine Trail winery or at www.heartofiowawinetrail.com. CV
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