Spend International Tabletop Daywith us! Dinner and drinks will be served. Cat- and vegetarian-friendly house, two steps into the house, bathroom on the main floor. Hosts: Laura Berardi & Gianfranco Berardi in S DM SAT 6/4/22 @ 5pm Max

Plant a window box of culinary herbs with lunch at the Trellis Café. Includes workshop fee, all materials and lunch. Drinks, dessert and center tour admission extra. Hosts: Jo Fitz & Wendy Wilson at Bot Ctr, DM SAT 6/11/22 @ 11am Max of 8, Age 20

Join us for pizza on the grill, snacks, salad, pizza, beer, wine, soft drinks, pie and ice cream. Outside for conversation and games. Vegetarian options also. Steps. Hosts: Eric & Chelsea Hayes in WDM SAT 6/11/22 @ 5:30 Max of 10, Adult $25

Join us for pizza on the grill, snacks, salad, pizza, beer, wine, soft drinks, pie and ice cream. Outside for conversation and games. Vegetarian options also. Steps. Hosts: Eric & Chelsea Hayes in WDM SAT 6/11/22 @ 5:30 Max of 8, Child under 12-$15

Home cooked BBQ offerings including pulled pork, ribs, brisket, sides, drinks, and dessert.  West Side DM. Hosts: Anne & Adrian Stamper in NW DM SAT, 6/18/22 @ 12pm Max of 16, Adult-$45

Here’s your chance to try fermenting produce and make one of the easiest vegetable ferments.All ingredients and materials provided, you leave with a jar of sauerkraut. Host: Birch Spick in NW DM SAT 7/9/22 @ 1:00pm Max of 10, Adult-$25

Dance/exercise with BollyX to work up on appetite, for delicious homemade Indian meal, includes chicken Korma.Learn more about India from Indian guest, Al,. Steps. Host: Sachiko Murphy in NW DM MON, 7/11/22 @ 11:00am Max of 10, Adult-$35

House concert with singer/songwriter Ryne DoughtyBeverages & appetizers.Steps for bathroom. Host: Elaine Imlau, Location:NW DM FRI, 7/15/22 @ 6pm, Max of 40, Adult $25 to the church (plus $10 cash to the artist the night of the show total of $35)

House concert with singer/songwriter Ryne DoughtyBeverages & appetizers.Steps for bathroom. Host: Elaine Imlau, Location:NW DM FRI, 7/15/22 @ 6pm, Max of 40, Age 5-12—$10 (plus $10 cash to the artist the night of the show total of $20) Under 5 Free.

Christmas in July with a little German/American flair! Stairs and dogs. Hosts Sarah & Jeremy Guenther, Natalie Mason & Sarah Letourneau in Urbandale SAT, 7/23/22 @ 5:00pm, Max of 12, Ages 10 & up-$30

Enjoy the scenery of the neighborhood as you walk between courses of a four course noon meal. Stairs for bathroom. Hosts: Elaine Imlau & neighbors NW. DM SAT 8/20/22 @ 11:00am rain date SUN, 8/21/22, Max of 24, Adult-$-35, Child under 12-$20, Family-$100

Enjoy the scenery of the neighborhood as you walk between courses of a four course noon meal. Stairs for bathroom. Hosts: Elaine Imlau & neighbors NW. DM SAT 8/20/22 @ 11:00am rain date SUN, 8/21/22, Max of 24, Adult-$-35, Child under 12-$20, Family-$100

Enjoy the scenery of the neighborhood as you walk between courses of a four course noon meal. Stairs for bathroom. Hosts: Elaine Imlau & neighbors NW. DM SAT 8/20/22 @ 11:00am rain date SUN, 8/21/22, Max of 24, Adult-$-35, Child under 12-$20, Family-$100

Join us on our deck for a fun evening of music and picnic food. Folk music and guitar by Jack. One step. Hosts: Lori and Jack Hackett in WDM SAT 8/20/22 @ 5:30pm Max of 8, Adult-$15

Bring your favorite camp chair and join us outdoors for a bonfire with campfire food. Paddle or fish.Walk in a field to the bonfire pit and pond. 2 cats/dog. Hosts: Eric & Chelsea Hayes in WDM SAT 10/8/22 @ 4:30Max of 15, Adult $25

Bring your favorite camp chair and join us outdoors for a bonfire with campfire food. Paddle or fish.Walk in a field to the bonfire pit and pond. 2 cats/dog. Hosts: Eric & Chelsea Hayes in WDM SAT 10/8/22 @ 4:30Max of 15, Child $15

A celebration of India Pale Ale, six varieties to try, ranging from 4.5-9% ABV; along with heavy appetizers, salad and fruit. Back yard patio; step. Hosts: Kent Newman & Kathy Kunath N DM SAT 9/17/22 @ 5:30 Rain date 9/25/22 Max of 8, Adult $25

Join us for mai tai’s, Hawaiian chicken, and coconut cake. Wear your Hawaiian shirts and lei’s. Hosts: Mike & Sally Merritt Location: 2614 SW Vineyard Ln, Ankeny SAT, 10/8/22 @ 6pm, Max of 12, Adult-$30

Fill a basket or bag with clothes needing repairs and enjoy a soup lunch and an afternoon of mending. Stairs to sewing machines. Two cats. Hosts: Liz Bredeson & Chelsea Hayes Location: 950 SE Browns Woods Dr, WDM SAT 10/15/22 @ 12pm, Max of 8, Adult-$20

Take a break from the madness and come sit for an afternoon of adult coloring, snacks and conversation. Two (2) very friendly cats.Lots of steps. Two cats. Host: Louise Alcorn in DM SAT 11/5/22 @ 2pm, Max of 6, Adult-$25

For kids ages 6-10 Pizza, games, and holiday crafts for gifts to take home. Parents deliver and pick up at Beaverdale home. Hosts: Linda Appelgate & Sally Boeckholt. NW DM. SAT 11/12/22. 5-9pm Max of 6, 6-10 years old-$40

Wear your tropical shirts (and swim suits would be appreciated!) Pool toys provided. Swim for an hour or so and then Margaritas, drinks and tropical finger foods in our condo after. Host: Ron & Eileen Bowerman DM SAT 11/19/22 @ 3pm, Min of 8/Max of 12, Ad

Get outside and enjoy the snow in Waveland Golf Course or Perkins Elementary field. Hot chocolate and chili by the fire after. Date determined by snowfall. Host: Elaine Imlau NW DM Weekend date TBD, 1-5pm, Max of 12, Ages 12 & up-$25, Child-$10

Get outside and enjoy the snow in Waveland Golf Course or Perkins Elementary field. Hot chocolate and chili by the fire after. Date determined by snowfall. Host: Elaine Imlau NW DM Weekend date TBD, 1-5pm, Max of 12, Ages 12 & up-$25, Child-$10

Join us for an afternoon of reading bliss. with charcuteries assortment & cheesecake bites & beverages while you escape into your current book. Stairs, cat. Hosts: Barb Royal and Deidre Fudge. in WDM SAT, 02/11/23 @ 2:00pm, Max of 6, Ages 16 & up, $35