Location: Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave.

Suzanne W. Morse, president and founder of the Pew Partnership for Civic Change, will speak on "Smart Communities: What Makes the Difference." Author of "Smart Communities: How Citizens and Local Leaders Can Build a Brighter Future," Morse's work in developing citizen leadership and in building thriving communities spans three decades.

Information for this even came from the Des Moines Register Datebook online.

From the event flier:

If you are interested in completing a nomination to enter a property on the National Register of Historic Places, please join us for the State Historical Society of Iowa’s National Register of Historic Places workshop. This casual workshop will be held in the Heritage Classrooms, at the Historical Building, 600 E. Locust Street, Des Moines.

Acme Tools is having their 2nd annual fall tool show/sale this coming Thursday through Saturday (November 1-3, 2007). The store will be featuring:

• Representatives from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Delta, Makita, Fein, Freud, Powermatic, Porter-Cable, Bosch, Festool and others on hand to demonstrate some the newest tools and equipment available today.

• Over 70 different pieces of woodworking equipment on display, including Delta, SawStop, Powermatic, Jet, and General brands.
• Chainsaw carving demonstrations on Friday and Saturday.
  

Acme Tools is having their 2nd annual fall tool show/sale this coming Thursday through Saturday (November 1-3, 2007). The store will be featuring:

• Representatives from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Delta, Makita, Fein, Freud, Powermatic, Porter-Cable, Bosch, Festool and others on hand to demonstrate some the newest tools and equipment available today.

• Over 70 different pieces of woodworking equipment on display, including Delta, SawStop, Powermatic, Jet, and General brands.
• Chainsaw carving demonstrations on Friday and Saturday.
  

Acme Tools is having their 2nd annual fall tool show/sale this coming Thursday through Saturday (November 1-3, 2007). The store will be featuring:

• Representatives from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Delta, Makita, Fein, Freud, Powermatic, Porter-Cable, Bosch, Festool and others on hand to demonstrate some the newest tools and equipment available today.

• Over 70 different pieces of woodworking equipment on display, including Delta, SawStop, Powermatic, Jet, and General brands.
• Chainsaw carving demonstrations on Friday and Saturday.
  

The Des Moines Rehabbers Club will host it's kickoff meeting on November 3 from 9:30 to 11:00 at 1622 York.

This will be a "Work in Progress" meeting at a 1918 bungalow under renovation. We will get to tour the project and hear about the work that is going on as well as plans for the finished home. You can see some pictures and read part of the story on the owner's blog at http://ournewoldhouse.wordpress.com/.

DSMRC monthly meetings are free and open to the public! We welcome people of all skill levels whether you are a professional general contractor or simply exploring options for redoing your bathroom.

Presented by the Iowa Center on Sustainable Communities (http://www.icosc.com).

The Des Moines Historic Preservation Commission presents.... a workshop on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

All projects receiving state or federal historic tax credits must conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation. However, even if your project is not receiving tax credits, these standards also represent the "gold standard" for historic rehabilitation. Understanding the Standards can help one gain an intimate knowledge of the historic character and qualities of their home.

NOTE THE NEW DATE!

Join the Des Moines Rehabbers Club for another "work in progress" tour on December 8, 2007, from 9:30 to 11:00 am!

The owners of a historic River Bend home overlooking the Des Moines River have graciously volunteered to lead a tour of their renovation in progress. They are taking on a variety of projects and doing most of the work themselves. No doubt they will have some valuable insights into the project planning and budgeting process (and how both can go by the wayside as work proceeds).

Where: 1961 Arlington, Des Moines