Indulge with treats
Indulge: A Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Affair will take place Saturday, Jan. 23 at West End Architectural Salvage, 22 S.W. 9th St. The evening runs from 4 to 9 p.m. and will have live entertainment and wines from around the world that are paired with local artisan cheeses and chocolates. Admission is $20. E-mail melinda@in-any-event.com.
Gala scheduled
The Civic Music Association will celebrate its 85th Anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 23 with an Anniversary Gala and concert featuring the Russell Malone Quartet. A cocktail and silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and guests will dine at 6:30 p.m. The Russell Malone Quartet will take the stage in Sheslow Auditorium on Drake University’s campus at 8 p.m. Gala tickets are $85. Tickets to hear the Quartet are $35 for adults and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased at www.iowatix.com or call 280-4020.
March to the Statehouse
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement will have its “Showdown at the Statehouse Rally and Lobby Day” on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will meet at the Wallace Building, E. 9th and E. Grand Avenue. To register, visit www.iowacci.org. Call 282-0484 or e-mail iowacci@iowacci.org.
Stop hunger in Des Moines
Urban Ambassadors and Food and Faith: A Call to Action will host “Hope for the Hungry: Feeding Greater Des Moines” on Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church, 12321 Hickman Road. The event will provide participants information on starting your own garden or community food program. Participants are encouraged to bring a fresh, local dish for the potluck highlighting what Iowa has to offer. Register at www.iowatix.com for $15 or $20 at the door. E-mail adam@urbanambassadors.org or call 491-0706. Visit www.urbanfooddsm.ning.com.
Donate PJs to end domestic violence
The Des Moines Police Department, Dahls Food and the Rotary Club of Des Moines are partnering with Helen’s Pajama Party to collect new pajamas for victims of domestic violence. Donated pajamas with the tags left on may be dropped off at Police Headquarters, 25 East First St., or various other locations. For more information on the effort, visit www.helenspajamaparty.org. CV
