Latest Past Events

So You’ve Written a Book…Now What?

Valley Community Center 4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines

This workshop will help to unravel the complicated and often confusing world of publishing for authors and aspiring ones alike including a discussion of the many options that authors have today to see their work in print or other formats such as an ebook or audiobook. Topics will include the forms of publishing, business models, production, distribution, lead times, metadata, the current state of the industry, the book marketplace, and many others.

Does Archaeology Confirm Scripture?

Valley Community Center 4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines

Does archaeology confirm Scripture? In a word...YES! Come see some of the physical evidence for the historicity of the Bible! This event is being held in the Cole Summit Room and is for ages 9+.

Rockhounding & Tumbling

Valley Community Center 4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines

Calling all rock enthusiasts! Come and learn the basics of looking for and enjoying rocks: where to find them, how to store them, and much more. Basics of rock tumbling will also be discussed, including materials needed and using a tumbler, so that you can polish up your finds. Best for ages 8+