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Events available for Registration...

Norwalk Area Chamber Member Open House
6/25/2025
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Joy is My Job: A Day to Reclaim What Fuels You with Keynote Speaker Lisa Even
9/25/2025
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List My Business On Enjoy Norwalk
11/1/2025
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Events in the next 30 days...
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6/18/2025
 -8/6/2025

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/


Tournament Series Event Page & Registration: https://www.apexsocceracademy.com/events & 5v5soccer.com

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6/20/2025
Kick off your weekend in Middlebrook! 🌾✨ Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky.

📅 Friday, June 20 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music: Robert Deitch
🚚 Food Trucks: Hot Off The Presses, General Lee’s Smoke Shack, Pie Mates, Yippie Dogs, Baan Vaan, Benny's Beans

Free, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm! 🌻🍷🎶

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6/20/2025
Join us for live music by new artist to Iowa Distilling Company, Emma Pines, from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails. While listening to music and enjoying cocktails, get some sushi or egg rolls from Liza’s Sushi and More food truck from 5-8PM.

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6/20/2025
Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, June 20 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM!

Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as Chuggaluggers brings their signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!

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6/21/2025

 

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.


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6/21/2025
Spend Saturday, June 21 at Middlebrook Mercantile with live music from Hot Off the Grill, playing from 5:00 – 8:00 PM!

Come out for an evening of great music, delicious drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The Merc is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the weekend!

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6/22/2025
Join us Sunday, June 22 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with Bonne Finken!

Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes.

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6/24/2025
Silent Book Club With A Twist
 
Please join us 6-8PM for a very special Silent Book Club featuring Blind Date With A Book by Lizde. Bring a comfy chair and your favorite book, and start making progress toward that new Goodreads goal. If you haven't started anything at the moment, don't worry we can help! Step out of your comfort zone, and choose a wrapped book using clues about the genre, theme, or mood. Enjoy a delicious craft cocktail while you browse, read, and relax.

The lounge will have quiet acoustic music, and popcorn will be provided. Feel free to bring other snacks of your own to enjoy.

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6/25/2025

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!


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6/25/2025
Join us for a fun and festive evening at The Iowa Distilling Company! Sip on a delicious handcrafted cocktail or mocktail while you create a bold and beautiful patriotic door decoration—perfect for the summer season.

Craft a 2-foot door hanger using colorful bandanas and other simple materials. Our instructor will guide you through the process, so no crafting experience is necessary! Once you’ve learned the technique, you’ll be able to recreate this decoration for other holidays and celebrations all year long.

Come for the crafting, stay for the drinks, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll be proud to hang on your front door!

Tickets: https://tedsgardens.com/product/americana-door-hanger-ia-distilling-co-6-25-25-6pm/

 

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6/26/2025

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.


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6/27/2025
Kick off your weekend in Middlebrook! 🌾✨ Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky.

📅 Friday, June 27 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music: The Blue 2 + 1
🚚 Food Trucks: El Delicioso Street Tacos, Pho Wheels, Pie Mates, Yippie Dogs, Baan Vaan, Benny's Beans

Free, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm! 🌻🍷🎶

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6/27/2025
Join us for live music by Sean Sullivan and the trio Meadowbrook Circle from 6-9 PM. While enjoying live music grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails. 

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6/27/2025
Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, June 27 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM!

Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as Dan Trilk brings his signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!

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6/28/2025
Looking for a family-friendly summertime event in Norwalk? Fellowship Community Church will be hosting For The Love Of Norwalk Family Fair & 5k on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. All members of the community are invited to join in this day filled with fun, fitness, & family! The 5K walk/run is perfect for all paces and ages. After crossing the finish line, dive into the action at the lively Family Fair! Kids will love the free Game Zone packed with exciting activities, giant inflatables, and their very own Kids Run. Feeling hungry? Swing by for a mouthwatering meal hot off the grill, available for purchase from Pentico Bros Catering.
 

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6/28/2025
Have you always wondered how those fancy bakeries decorate those beautifully designed sugar cookies? I’m pulling back the curtain on the world of royal icing and giving you the inside scoop! My cookie classes will show you how you can turn a plain cookie into a piece of edible art! 

This class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experiences with sugar cookies, found yourself frustrated with royal icing, or if you're trying continue to improve your decorating skills, this is the class for you! Join us as we will be creating a fun and patriotic 4th of July themed set! 

We provide everything you will need from cookies, icing, sprinkles, royal icing transfers, and a box to take your awesome creations home in - we just need YOU! 

**an additional charge of $2.25 will be added to your registration to cover Square's credit card processing fees**

Time: 11AM-1PM
Cost: $67.25
Tickets: https://form.jotform.com/251324951866160

 

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6/28/2025
Spend Saturday, June 28 at Middlebrook Mercantile with live music from Emma Butterworth, playing from 5:00 – 8:00 PM!

Come out for an evening of great music, delicious drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The Merc is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the weekend!

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6/29/2025
Join us Sunday, June 29 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with Sumpin Doo!

Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes.

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7/7/2025
Unwind with yoga at Middlebrook Farm! Join us monthly June–September for gentle movement, breathwork & fresh air with Darcey Noyce, 500RYT.

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7/9/2025
 -7/10/2025

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.


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7/11/2025
Kick off your weekend in Middlebrook! 🌾✨ Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky.

📅 Friday, July 11 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music: Avey Grouws Duo
🚚 Food Trucks: Karam's Mediterranean Grill, Hotsy Totsy, Pie Mates, Yippie Dogs, Baan Vaan, Benny's Beans

Free, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm! 🌻🍷🎶

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7/12/2025

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!


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7/18/2025
Kick off your weekend in Middlebrook! 🌾✨ Enjoy live music on the Farmhouse porch, shop farm-fresh produce and local market vendors, and dig into delicious bites from our favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket, and sip on something refreshing from the Wine Wagen. It’s laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night under the open sky.

📅 Friday, July 18 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music: Ducharme-Jones
🚚 Food Trucks: Charlotte's Kitchen, Fair Food Fridays, Pie Mates, Yippie Dogs, Thumbs Up, Benny's Beans

Free, family-friendly, and full of fun—see you on the farm! 🌻🍷🎶

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7/19/2025
Ladies, it’s time to slip into your pajamas and immerse yourself in a soul-nourishing day of self-care, sisterhood, and empowerment!

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