Greg Edwards, Catch Des Moines, looks at some GREAT events happening in Des Moines including a wine/cheese/chocolate event, motorsports, NASA astronaut & winter fun
Beaverdale neighborhood: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at the intersection of Beaver and Franklin avenues
Central Iowa Shelter & Services: 6 p.m.-7:30 pm, at 1420 Mulberry St. Dinner will be provided; the event will feature outdoor games and a live band, too.
Cheatom Park, King-Irving, Mondamin-Presidential, Good Park, River Bend and Chautauqua Park neighborhoods: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Cheatem Park; food and entertainment will be provided.
Douglas Acres neighborhood: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the Euclid Hy-Vee room, at 2540 E Euclid Ave.
Drake neighborhood: 5 p.m.-8 p.m., at Drake Park, at 2300 Drake Park Ave.; food and beverages will be available.