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BySuzanne Hull

Experience France: A Wine and Food Tasting

Order tickets via Eventbrite   Experience the flavors of France at an exclusive wine and food tasting hosted by VOM FASS to benefit Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA). This…

ByAnna Van Waardhuizen

Sponsor Spotlight | The Rasmussen Group

Though Christkindlmarket Des Moines is a new event, our goal is to become a local tradition where families can come together to celebrate their history. That’s why The Rasmussen Group…

ByAnna Van Waardhuizen

Now Seeking Vendors and Performers!

Christmas markets are more than just seasonal events. They are cultural experiences. If you don’t believe it, read the post written by our newly added Board Director, Doug Whittle. It…

ByAnna Van Waardhuizen

Sponsor Spotlight | Darcy Hines Designs

Creating a Christmas market takes a lot of work. There are donations to gather, plans to make with the City and entertainment acts to schedule. Before that can be done,…

ByAnna Van Waardhuizen

Fundraising: Helping with Happy Hour

Anna VanWaardhuizen is an Illinois native living in Des Moines while attending Drake University. She is a junior studying public relations and leadership. In addition to working as an intern…

BySuzanne Hull

Market Magic: The Multi-Sensory Experience of a European Christmas

Doug Whittle is president and owner of his consulting and training company, Whittle Consulting Group LLC. He and his wife Dianne live in Urbandale and share a passion for the…

ByBecca Baldwin

5 Reasons Getting Outside Can Cure the Wintertime Blues

My name is Becca Baldwin. I’m a old graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. I graduated with a double major of Global Marketing and Organizational Leadership Management. After graduation,…

BySuzanne Hull

Meet Your Event Planning Committee Members | Anna VanWaardhuizen

Tell us about yourself. I’m an Illinois native living in Des Moines while attending Drake University. I’m a junior studying public relations with a concentration in leadership development. I also…

BySuzanne Hull

Meet Your Event Planning Committee Members | Theresa Edman

Tell us about yourself. I moved to Des Moines 3 years ago after living most of my life in Minnesota. I currently work as a paralegal and enjoy attending live…

BySuzanne Hull

Meet Your Event Planning Committee Members | Carissa Stout

Tell us about yourself. I am a musician and teacher who loves to travel. I taught band and general music in Berlin, Germany, for four years prior to moving to…