BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:Data::ICal 0.13 VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F56620A4-1AA0-179A-20026EAC4903CFBC URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=21776 LOCATION:Fifth Street and Railroad Park SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Farmers Market/Music in the Junction DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join us for our signature event in Historic Valley Junction - our weekly Farmers Market and Music in the Junction concert series. Free parking and free shuttle service are available 4-9 p.m. during all scheduled Thursday night events at Hillside Elementary School, 713 8th St., West Des Moines. The first 200 vehicles each night will receive a $5 voucher to be used during the event at street vendors and participating district merchants. A monthly drawing will be held for a merchant donated prize and a season-ending $500 Valley Junction gift certificate.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Music in the Junction is held from 6:00 - 8:30 pm and this week's band is Malcolm Wells & the Two Timers=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Both events are free to attend, with food and beverage available throughout the district.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Special thanks to our generous 2010 event sponsors: =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction Foundation=0D=0A= Iowa Beverage=0D=0A= First Bank=0D=0A= West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce=0D=0A= City of West Des Moines Parks & Recreation=0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F56620B4-1AA0-179A-20F52F6EF0489978 URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=21777 LOCATION:Fifth Street and Railroad Park SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Farmers Market/Music in the Junction DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join us for our signature event in Historic Valley Junction - our weekly Farmers Market and Music in the Junction concert series. Free parking and free shuttle service are available 4-9 p.m. during all scheduled Thursday night events at Hillside Elementary School, 713 8th St., West Des Moines. The first 200 vehicles each night will receive a $5 voucher to be used during the event at street vendors and participating district merchants. A monthly drawing will be held for a merchant donated prize and a season-ending $500 Valley Junction gift certificate.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Music in the Junction is held from 6:00 - 8:30 pm and this week's band is Jonny & the Rectifiers.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Both events are free to attend, with food and beverage available throughout the district.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Special thanks to our generous 2010 event sponsors: =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction Foundation=0D=0A= Iowa Beverage=0D=0A= First Bank=0D=0A= West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce=0D=0A= City of West Des Moines Parks & Recreation=0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100930T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F56620C4-1AA0-179A-200496E08D1FB0C2 URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=21778 LOCATION:Fifth Street and Railroad Park SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Farmers Market/Music in the Junction DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join us for our signature event in Historic Valley Junction - our weekly Farmers Market and Music in the Junction concert series. Free parking and free shuttle service are available 4-9 p.m. during all scheduled Thursday night events at Hillside Elementary School, 713 8th St., West Des Moines. The first 200 vehicles each night will receive a $5 voucher to be used during the event at street vendors and participating district merchants. A monthly drawing will be held for a merchant donated prize and a season-ending $500 Valley Junction gift certificate.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Music in the Junction is held from 6:00 - 8:30 pm and our season finale band is Boomerang.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Both events are free to attend, with food and beverage available throughout the district.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Special thanks to our generous 2010 event sponsors: =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction Foundation=0D=0A= Iowa Beverage=0D=0A= First Bank=0D=0A= West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce=0D=0A= City of West Des Moines Parks & Recreation=0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F56620D3-1AA0-179A-206D1D6812AE4338 URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=17648 LOCATION:Fifth Street SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Fall Art Market DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A wide variety of items will be available at this juried art show, including paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, furniture, clothing, stained glass, fiber and much more. =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Musical entertainment will be part of the festivities as well.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Children’s art activities and artists’ demonstrations will take place throughout the day.    =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Refreshments will be available from several food vendors on the street and many Valley Junction restaurants and retailers will be open as well. =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction is six square blocks of antique and specialty shops, art galleries, fashion boutiques, hair salons, service businesses, and restaurants. Many of these businesses will be open to the public during Art Market.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Art Market will be held rain or shine. Admission is free.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Fall Art Market application is available under "Event Registration."=0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T000000Z DTEND:20100925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F56620E3-1AA0-179A-20621C49C218236D URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=17650 LOCATION:The East Village, Historic Valley Junction, Court Avenue and the Roosevelt Cultural & Entertainment districts, along with Gateway West, Ingersoll Avenue and the Des Moines Art Center SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:ARTstop DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:List of Special Events in Historic Valley Junction during the two day ArtStop event.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The East Village, Historic Valley Junction, Court Avenue an the Roosevelt Cultural & Entertainment Districts - along with Gateway West, Ingersoll Avenue and the Des Moines Art Center - announce Artstop, a two-day visual and performing arts event.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Artstop is the first cooperative event connecting these seven areas together and includes galleries, museums, performing centers, and artists' buildings.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Save the date for special exhibits, art openings, performances, artists' studio tours, lectures and a myriad of special events!!=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Click here to view the Artstop pdf & map. PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101022T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F56620F2-1AA0-179A-202CBB5CAFF63BD0 URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=17649 LOCATION:Fifth Street SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Gallery Night DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:View postcard front.=0D=0A= View postcard back.=0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Gallery Night in Historic Valley Junction=0D=0A= Friday, October 22, 5 to 9 p.m.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Join Historic Valley Junction’s art community for a night!=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Friday, October 22, is Historic Valley Junction’s fall Gallery Night. Eight galleries will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. exhibiting new artwork by regional, national and international artists. This event is free and open to the public. In addition to the galleries, many other Valley Junction shops and restaurants will be open for business.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= In 14 years, Gallery Night has grown into a popular community event. It is one of the largest merchant events in Historic Valley Junction and a terrific opportunity to rediscover this eclectic shopping district. The galleries of Historic Valley Junction offer original artwork, custom jewelry, ceramics, glass, furniture, and fine art reproductions, as well as many other one-of-a-kind objects. Gallery Night supports many locally owned businesses and showcases the community of Historic Valley Junction. =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Each gallery will have new items for Gallery Night. A OK Antiques/Atomicblond Mid Century Modern Gallery Loft will be exhibiting modern, abstract and organic sculpture by Mike Christensen, John Brommel and Hugh Acton and furniture by Eames, Saarinen and other designers. Eyebeads & Gemstones features unique designed jewelry by Mary Jane Long using gemstones from around the world and a variety of African collectible art. Fair World Gallery sells handcrafted items from over 40 countries created by artisans who are treated ethically, paid fair wages, and work in safe conditions. A special collection of Day of the Dead Items will also be on display. Holmes Jewelry Shop specializes in the design, casting, and hand fabrication of fine jewelry. Kavanaugh Art Gallery carries antique art, original oils and sculpture, and signed and numbered prints. Jewelry, glass, pottery, clothing, wall art and much more can be found at The Lagniappe, who will host live music by Brian Joens from 6 to 9 p.m. New work by Thomas Jewell-Vitale and John Preston will be on display at Olson-Larsen Galleries, a contemporary art gallery representing local and regional artists. 2AU Limited will be featuring Black and White Porcelain Table Ware by Ingrid Lillgren in addition to jewelry by Ann Au and staff and other contemporary art objects and accessories.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The participating galleries are listed below.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= A OK Antiques/Atomicblond Mid Century Modern Gallery Loft – 124 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Eye Beads & Gemstones – 214 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Fair World Gallery – 116 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Holmes Jewelry Shop – 123 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Kavanaugh Art Gallery – 131 Fifth Street=0D=0A= The Lagniappe – 112 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Olson-Larsen Galleries – 203 Fifth Street=0D=0A= 2 AU – 200 Fifth Street=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= In addition to the galleries that make up the Historic Valley Junction Art Association, eight major sponsors and 28 supporting merchants make Gallery Night possible. Gallery Night’s major sponsors are: 5B Artist Management, Café Su, Chuck Celsi’s Tavern Restaurant, Historic Valley Junction Foundation, Lambert & Ewers Smoked Meats, M. Shawn Crahan, Sign-A-Rama, Slipknot and West Bank.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction is six square blocks of antique and specialty shops, art and craft galleries, fashion boutiques, hair salons, service businesses, and restaurants. =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100912T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F5662102-1AA0-179A-20A7328D23F43E48 URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=17651 LOCATION:Fifth Street SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Antique Jamboree DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:West Des Moines, IA – September 12th – Step back in time and enjoy bagging some old treasures from the past! Historic Valley Junction will be celebrating its annual Antique Jamboree on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Rain or shine, the antique show will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 5th Street area of West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction.  The Antique Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor antique shows in the Midwest. FREE admission and parking to the public.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= A nostalgic event which the entire family will enjoy, the Jamboree has over 100 antique dealers from across the Midwest displaying a wide array of antiques, including: furniture, primitives, architectural, vintage clothing, jewelry, linens and quilts, glassware, stoneware, textiles, toys and much more. Prepared food vendors will be on site.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction is six blocks of antique and specialty shops, art galleries, fashion boutiques, hair salons, service businesses and eateries. Many of these businesses will be open to the public during the Antique Jamboree.  PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101024T140000Z DTEND:20101024T150000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F5662112-1AA0-179A-20A575735990D565 URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=17659 LOCATION:5th Street - Historic Valley Junction SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Pumpkin Parade DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join the Halloween fun as children show off their costumes and travel through Historic Valley Junction Sunday, October 24th.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Pumpkin Parade participants will meet, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at 117 5th Street where there will be hot cocoa and children’s activities including story time. At 3:00 p.m. children will parade door-to-door to gather candy from participating Valley Junction merchants with a stop at the Swander Gazebo, west of 5th/Maple, for a free pumpkin (while supplies last.)=0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101006T000000Z DTEND:20101009T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F5662121-1AA0-179A-200B278F7193337F URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=17656 LOCATION:Fifth Street SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Quilt Walk DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Quilt Walk hours:=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Wednesday, October 6th, 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Thursday, October 7th, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Open House 4:00-8:00 p.m.=0D=0A= =0D=0A=  Friday, October 8th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Saturday, October 9th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= FREE Shuttle bus to/from the Iowa Events Center!=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= View Informational Postcard=0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction will hold the second annual, award winning, QUILT WALK on Thursday, October 7th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Nine Historic Valley Junction merchants will be featuring quilt-related exhibitions and demonstrations, and hosting opening receptions with artists. QUILT WALK is free and open to the public.=0D=0A= =0D=0A=   =0D=0A= QUILT WALK and special exhibitions run from Wednesday, October 6th through Saturday, October 9th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction is a sanctioned event of The American Quilter’s Society Quilt Expo at the Iowa Events Center. A shuttle between the Iowa Events Center and Historic Valley Junction will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Quilt Walk exhibitors include:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Lagniappe • 112 Fifth Street=0D=0A= A showing of Denise Van Dusseldorp’s beautiful, contemporary quilts.=0D=0A= Visit www.theLagniappe.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Fair World Gallery • 116 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Fair trade items including hand-dyed and wax-stamped 100% cotton Fat Quarters from Mali, West Africa.=0D=0A= Visit www.FairWorldGallery.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= 2AU • 200 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Handmade pincushion jewelry for fashion or function by Carrie Hoffnagle.=0D=0A= Visit www.2AUlimited.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Sisters • 202 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Vintage quilts and textiles, sterling silver sewing accessories, and unique gifts and home décor.=0D=0A= Visit www.especiallylace.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Quilt Junction • 220 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Ongoing demonstrations of Rapid-Fire Hunter Star and Kaleidoscope Smart Plate plus fabrics, patterns and notions.=0D=0A= Visit www.theQuiltJunction.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Quilt Block• 325 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Exhibit of crazy quilts. Book signing by Penny Haren, author of Pieced Appliqué, the technique for creating blocks with very sharp points and curves.=0D=0A= Visit www.IowaQuiltBlock.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Artistic Bead • 219 Fifth Street=0D=0A= Bead embroidery and glass beads are our specialties. A special showing of bead embroidery items.=0D=0A= Visit www.ArtisticBead.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Olson-Larsen Galleries • 203 Fifth Street=0D=0A= An exhibition of contemporary fiber by four regional artists.=0D=0A= Visit www.OlsonLarsen.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Kavanaugh Art Gallery• 131 Fifth Street=0D=0A= A display of traditional quilts by Helen Neilson.=0D=0A= Visit www.KavanaughGallery.com=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The QUILT WALK committee would also like to thank the following supporters:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Walnut Place Retreat=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Heirlooms By Design=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Heart of Iowa Market Place=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Chuck Celsi's Tavern Restaurant=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Write Touch=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Theatrical Shop=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Isabel Bloom=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Mainstream Boutique=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Longest Yard=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Giff Wagner's 5th Street Pub=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= R Home=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Lillian's=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= That Irish Shoppe=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The General Store Eatery=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Frackleberrys=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Angie's Kids Zone=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Carefree Patisserie=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Nan's Nummies=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Paris Flea Market=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Porch Light Antiques=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Wicker & the Works=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Morrissey Fine Jewelry=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Cafe Su=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Historic Valley Junction Foundation=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The City of West Des Moines=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101118T000000Z DTEND:20101209T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100909T000000Z UID:F5662131-1AA0-179A-20F390C37683B4CD URL:http://valleyjunction.com/index.cfm?nodeID=10062&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=24425 LOCATION: SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:2nd Annual Walk of Wreaths DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE: PRIORITY: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR