Afternoon Tea Along the River
Take afternoon tea like a Londoner here in Des Moines on Sunday, September 17 from 2 – 4 pm! Afternoon Tea Along the River is a British tea event in an elegant setting with views of the Des Moines River. Tickets are $40 each, including ticketing fees. All proceeds will go towards the production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017, the Des Moines European Heritage Association‘s signature event and the city’s only German-inspired Christmas market. Gather your friends and don your fancy hats for a memorable afternoon!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
-Loose-leaf British teas provided by Gong Fu Tea
-Finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and petite desserts by Trellis Catering
-Live music
-Presentation on traditional British tea culture
-Contest for the best hat or fascinator (decorative headpiece commonly worn by Brits)
-Silent auction
When booking, please indicate the names of all guests in your party so that we can do our best to seat you together. Parties of two will be seated with other guests.
Please indicate dietary restrictions when purchasing your ticket; we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
If you have questions, please email annamvanw@gmail.com.
Purchase your tickets now!
SPONSORS
SILENT DONATIONS PROVIDED BY:
Thomas Hubbell of Prairie Products
(Our silent auction is supported by great donors. Check back soon to see a full list!)
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language, education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Global Brew Presents: Star Wars Trivia – Wrap Up
Huge thank you to Global Brew Tap House – Waukee/WDSM – IA for hosting us for a fun-filled afternoon on Saturday, August 12. Special thanks to Catering by Cyd for donating ALL of the food and to John Baumhover, Modern Woodmen of America. Iowa South, our Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017 Fundraising Match Sponsor.
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Global Brew Presents: Star Wars Trivia
Star Wars trivia is a TICKETED EVENT to support Des Moines European Heritage Association‘s production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017.
Date and Time
Sat, August 12, 2017
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
Location
Global Brew Tap House – WDSM/Waukee
9500 University Avenue, #1118
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tickets are $12.50 per person and include light appetizers provided by Cyd’s Catering! Beer, wine and cider available for purchase.
Teams of 2 – 6 are welcome to participate, but teams of at least 4 are encouraged. Winning team receives a free round of drinks!
15 teams of four are available for $40, Individuals: $12.50 (price INCLUDES ticketing fees).
Gather your Star Wars Friends and May the Force Be With You. Costumes and Lightsabers optional.
Tickets will go on sale here at 5pm, July 28th.
Invite your Friends on Facebook!
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Christmas in July Full Moon Ride Wrap Up
Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) partnered with Flat Tire Lounge, Nite Hawk Bar & Grill, and Whistlin’ Donkey Sports Bar and Grill for an evening ride along the High Trestle Trail on July 8 from 8pm – midnight.
Riding in either direction, riders stopped at each of these participating bars to enjoy live music, European games, Christmas decorations and a costume contest!
Donations to participate in the European games, will support DMEHA’s production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017.
Maiwanderung: A Celebration of Spring – Wrap up!
What a great way to celebrate the amazing Spring weather. On May 6, several folks met at the Saylorville Cottonwood Recreation Area for make/take activities, a scavenger hunt, food from Curbin’ Cuisine and a good, old-fashioned bake sale! Scroll through the photos below!
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
European Amazing Race presented by Des Moines European Heritage Association
Celebrate European heritage and culture in the heart of downtown Des Moines!
During the Des Moines European Heritage Association’s European Amazing Race, follow clues (on foot and by driving yourselves in either teams of two or four) that will lead you to several downtown Des Moines locations while participating in challenges and activities that will help you learn about European heritage and culture.
Adults and children 12 and over are ticketed, children 11 and under are free. Bring your smartphone to take pictures and wear comfortable shoes!
A prize will be awarded to the winning team. The winning team will be determined based on race completion time and if the challenges were successfully executed.
Click here to Register!
Registration closes May 31, 2017 at midnight. You may not register on site.
DATE: June 3, 2017
TIME: 1pm – 4pm
START/END LOCATION: Cowles Commons (221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309)
FEES: $50 for a team of two / $100 for a team of four
Click here to Register!
Christmas in July Full Moon Ride
Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) is partnering with Flat Tire Lounge, Nite Hawk Bar & Grill, and Whistlin’ Donkey Sports Bar and Grill for an evening ride along the High Trestle Trail on July 8 from 8pm – midnight.
Riding in either direction, stop at each of these participating bars to enjoy live music, European games, Christmas decorations and a costume contest.
Participate in the European games and your donation will go to support DMEHA’s production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Get your team together and come out for a great time and to support our annual community event.
Let us know if you’re coming on Facebook!
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Maiwanderung: A Celebration of Spring
This event is FREE, but we do ask that you RSVP via email to suzanne.hull@dmeha.org by Wednesday, May 3.
Join us as we celebrate Spring with a family-friendly Maiwanderung (lit: May Hike) on Saturday, May 6, from 11:30am – 2:30pm at Saylorville Cottonwood Recreation Area Site 009 (7400 NW 37th St, Ankeny).
Bring your appetite as there will be lunch available for purchase along with soda and water; please bring your own adult beverages.
Des Moines European Heritage Association will be hosting a bake sale with European delicacies. If you enjoy baking cakes and pastries, feel free to bring your own homemade baked goods to donate to the sale.
Our shelter is near woods and trails so enjoy a self-guided hike or a scavenger hunt in both German and English. Kids can participate in make/take activities to round out the afternoon.
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Alsatian Cuisine and Conversation a Huge Success!
Huge thank you to the Le Jardin team for hosting a three-course French dinner on Wednesday, March 22. to help raise funds for Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017!
Several specialty dishes were prepared by chef Tag Grandgeorge. He also talked about his French experiences and how they influenced the food.
We also had several groups and nationalities represented: The Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa, Alliance Frances of Central Iowa, Mexico and Germany. Thank you so much for your continued support of Des Moines European Heritage Association.
Thank you to Stoy Hall and his team at Modern Woodmen of America for being our Fundraising Match Sponsor which doubled our fundraising efforts. #CDM2017 sponsor Gail’s Photography and Designs was on hand to take photos. Check out all the fun we had:
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Christkindlmarket DSM Mug Unveiling Party
Be one of the first to view Christkindlmarket Des Moines’ 2017 Glühwein mug design at Jasper Winery on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sip the signature drink (warm mulled wine) while shopping a mini market featuring foods and handcrafted items from Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017 vendors. Other Jasper wines and Madhouse beer will also be available for purchase.
The first 25 attendees to donate $25 (or more) to guarantee their 2017 mug will receive a goody bag. A limited quantity of commemorative mugs are ordered each year. The mug design will be revealed at 6:30 p.m.
Feeling festive? Bring your own Glühwein mug (0.2 liters) from a past Christmas market.
Admission is free; donations accepted.
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Participating vendors include:
- Andy Klindt – Demonstrating forged metal winestoppers
- Worldly Goods
- Three Smooth Stones
- The Permanent Collection Letterpress
- Indianola Glass Creations – Demonstrating cutting wine bottles for making wine bottle tealights outdoors)
- Jett and Monkey’s
- Chocolaterie Stam
- Sugarplums (Lebkuchen!)
- Mucky Duck
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.