Since 2008, Meals from the Heartland has provided more than 200 million meals for the hungry in Iowa, across the U.S., and around the world. Our November Elevated Living Series is a volunteer day packing meals at Meals from the Heartland inside the Patty Cownie Packaging Center in West Des Moines. Each volunteer will use […]
Join us for Putz House Building at Merkle Retirement Planning. We will decorate small cardboard houses with tiny wreaths, glitter, and other accessories. We will provide crafting materials, beverages, and light snacks. You are welcome to bring a friend!
The morning shift is now full. Help us sort and package food on Wednesday, January 3rd at the Food Bank of Iowa. It is located at 2220 E. 17th St. in Des Moines. We will have two shifts available: 9 to 11:30 AM and 1:30 to 4 PM. Both groups are invited to join us for […]
The afternoon shift is now full. Help us sort and package food on Wednesday, January 3rd at the Food Bank of Iowa. It is located at 2220 E. 17th St. in Des Moines. We will have two shifts available: 9 to 11:30 AM and 1:30 to 4 PM. Both groups are invited to join us for […]
This event is full! Thank you to all who registered for this popular event. Due to space restrictions, unfortunately we cannot register anyone else at this time. Please check out MerklePlan.com for our next Lifestyle Event! Join us for Cookie Decorating with Brooke Mickelson! Brooke is an award-winning baker and owner of Brookies Bakery, specializing […]
Join us on March 6th from 2 to 4 PM at Smash Park in West Des Moines for an afternoon of pickleball fun! All skill levels are welcome. Smash Park will provide paddles and balls. We will also have complimentary appetizers and drinks. You are welcome to bring a friend.
This event is now full! Thank you to all who registered for this event early. Check out MerklePlan.com for more Lifestyle Event opportunities. For more than 100 years, the golden dome of the Iowa State Capitol has been a symbol of Iowa government and politics. The 23-karat gold-covered dome rises 275 feet above the Capitol […]
This event is now full! Thank you to all who registered to attend. Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity served 416 families, creating 27 homeownership opportunities and 286 repairs and community projects in 2022. Habitat for Humanity utilizes volunteer labor and donations of money and materials to build and rehabilitate houses alongside the homebuyers. These […]
This event is now full! Thank you to all who registered to attend. Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity served 416 families, creating 27 homeownership opportunities and 286 repairs and community projects in 2022. Habitat for Humanity utilizes volunteer labor and donations of money and materials to build and rehabilitate houses alongside the homebuyers. These […]
Join us for a fun-filled day in Ames! Meet us there or hop on the bus at Merkle Retirement Planning. We will start the morning with a 10 AM guided tour of Reiman Gardens. Reiman Gardens is dedicated to sharing the beauty of plants and to the art and applied science of garden and plant […]
