Des Moines 5V5 Summer League at The Gregg Young Sports Complex

●FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCuUuU5R6/

Event Page & Registration: https://www.apexsocceracademy.com/events 

Dates: 

•Open Play

June 11

*Fields will be set up to any teams or players that are registered for the league. 

•League Nights

June 18 & 25

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

August 6

Multiple matches per night!

Times:

6:30 PM to 10:45 PM

U7 to U15 played between 6:30 to 9:30

U16 to Adult played between 8:30 to 10:45

Age Groups:

U6 to Adult

Number of Players:

Minimum of 7 players

Maximum of 10 players

Divisions:

Rec, Academy, Select, & Adult 

Format:

4 field players + GK

Match Length:

2 - 12 minute halves 

1 minute halftime 

Rules:

https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/3fgZNq739SiNq0PfQQN4/media/677dac1886e0a37c2673abd3.pdf

*The league will use the same rules as the 5v5 tournaments.

Facility:

Gregg Young Sports Campus

Tuff Fields, Lights, Food Trucks, Concessions, Vendors, and Restaurants on site!

https://www.greggyoungsportscampus.com/

1951 E 18th St, Norwalk, IA 50211

Cost:

Youth & Adult Recreation Division 

Early Registration Fee (deadline May 18th)

- $300 per team

Registration Fee (registration ends June 6th)

- $350 per team

Late Registration (late registration June 7th to 13th)

- $400 per team

Adult Competitive Division

Early Registration Fee (deadline May 18th)

- $375 per team

Registration Fee (registration ends June 6th)

- $425 per team

Late Registration (late registration June 7th to 13th)

- $475 per team

CASH PRIZES FOR ADULT COMPETITIVE DIVISION 

1ST PLACE - $1000 

2ND PLACE - TBA 

3RD PLACE - TBA 

Registration Link: https://soccer.exposureevents.com/244356/5v5-league-des-moines-ia

Schedules released on June 14th or no later than midnight June 16th. 

*Teams registered in the summer league will receive $50 of team registration for each of the 2 summer 5v5 tournaments.  

2025 Des Moines Summer 5v5 Soccer Tournament Series

June 28th - Cownie Soccer Park

2600 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YRp3YWdS5/ 

July 26th -  Mcaninch Sports Complex

200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/19RwddzgD1/

8 Awe-Inspiring Private and Public Gardens

Featured at the Second Annual Gardens Thrive in 2025 Carlisle Area Garden Tour

If you love beautiful gardens and are looking for inspiration, mark your calendar for this special event.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

• Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Location: Carlisle, Iowa, and the surrounding area

• Tour Type: Self-guided tour of five private and three public gardens

Hosted by the Warren County Master Gardeners, this tour showcases a variety of garden styles from gardeners of all experience levels. The featured gardens are designed to inspire and captivate, offering a mix of unique and familiar plantings arranged in whimsical and peaceful settings.

Attendees may join the tour at any time throughout the event. Warren County Master Gardener volunteers will be present at each location to assist guests and answer questions.

Join us for the Norwalk Area Chamber Member Open House!

This is your opportunity to discover how to maximize your chamber membership to grow your business and strengthen your professional network.

Date: Wednesday, June 25th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Chamber Office • 1043 Sunset Dr. UNIT 4, Norwalk

Spend your lunch hour connecting with fellow members and learn about the tools, resources, and opportunities available to help you succeed. Whether you’re new to the chamber or a long-time member, we invite you to join us.

Don't Miss:

• Tips on leveraging chamber resources for business growth
• Networking opportunities with other local business professionals
• Insights on upcoming events and initiatives for 2025

We look forward to seeing you there! Lunch will be provided, so RSVP today to save your spot.

Let’s make this year your best yet!

Join us for a Reverse Sear Masterclass hosted by The Good Butcher, featuring Chef Terry Boston and butcher Calvin Schnucker. Learn the essentials of the reverse sear method, including techniques for both grilling and oven preparation, and gain insight into selecting ideal meat cuts for this cooking style.

Chef Terry Boston brings nearly 40 years of culinary experience to this demonstration, having served as Executive Chef at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club for over three decades. His approach emphasizes delicious, nutritious food prepared simply and effectively.

Calvin Schnucker, experienced butcher and owner of The Good Butcher, will share his expertise on choosing and preparing quality meats sourced from local Iowa farms.

The demonstration will include Iowa pork chops and beef Picanha. Following the demonstration, enjoy a family-style meal featuring these delicious proteins paired with sides specially prepared by Chef Terry.

Capital Call Vintners will provide wine pairings, guided by Guillermo Munoz, Midwest Regional Distribution Manager.

Reserve your spot for an informative evening filled with great food, wine, and practical tips to enhance your cooking skills.

Capital Call Vintners invites you to Middlebrook Farm, just 10 minutes from West Glen, for an unforgettable evening of fine wine and exceptional cuisine in a stunning open-air setting.

Experience a beautifully curated dinner crafted by Chef Aaron Holt, owner of Doolittle Farm and 2018 Iowa Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year. Known for his hyper-seasonal, farm-forward cooking, Aaron brings his own hand-grown produce—fruits, vegetables, edible flowers, and microgreens—from his family’s century farm in Story City to the table.

Join us at Middlebrook Farm for a hands-on Mushroom Log Cultivation Workshop with our Farm Manager, Mosa Shayan!

Learn the art of growing delicious, homegrown mushrooms as Mosa guides you through the process of inoculating your own hardwood log with mushroom spores. He’ll provide the supplies, expertise, and insider tips to ensure a successful harvest.

At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home your very own mushroom log, ready to produce fresh fungi for seasons to come! Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or just curious about small-scale mushroom farming, this workshop is the perfect way to expand your growing skills.

What’s included:
- Expert instruction from Farm Manager, Mosa
- All materials needed for your own mushroom log
- Hands-on guidance in the inoculation process
- Tips for caring for your log and harvesting mushrooms

Spots are limited—reserve yours today and get ready to grow your own gourmet mushrooms!