Events
We're BACK - Join us for the first DSMRC meeting of the year!
Where: 1730 7th Street (River Bend)
When: March 6, 2010
Time: 9:30-11:00 am
This meeting will be a great follow-up to the February 13 workshop on how to look up your home's history. The owner of this historic home researched its history as part of her thesis.
New this year....Admission is FREE!
Varied Industries Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds
HOURS:
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 1 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11 am to 5 pm
New this year....Admission is FREE!
Varied Industries Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds
HOURS:
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 1 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11 am to 5 pm
New this year....Admission is FREE!
Varied Industries Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds
HOURS:
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 1 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11 am to 5 pm
A workshop on the preservation of historic masonry will be held in Ames and Mount Vernon, Iowa. “Mortar Matters” will feature presentations by David Arbogast and John Speweik, two nationally-recognized authorities in historic masonry. Identical sessions will be held in Ames on Friday, March 26 and Mount Vernon on Saturday, March 27. Choose the location that works best for you.
The registration fee of $35 includes lunch, refreshments, and a resource CD. Register by Friday, March 18 to guarantee lunch and your CD!
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club is excited to be part of the fifth annual Natural Living Expo! Mark your calendars, plan the carpools and grab your reusable tote for a weekend that celebrates all the aspects of natural living.
The Expo takes place at the Polk County Convention Complex (501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA) on Saturday, March 27 from 10–6 and Sunday, March 28 from 11–4. Parking and admission are FREE!
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club is excited to be part of the fifth annual Natural Living Expo! Mark your calendars, plan the carpools and grab your reusable tote for a weekend that celebrates all the aspects of natural living.
The Expo takes place at the Polk County Convention Complex (501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA) on Saturday, March 27 from 10–6 and Sunday, March 28 from 11–4. Parking and admission are FREE!
Postponed - Stay Tuned!
DSMRC monthly meetings are free and open to the public! They are typically held on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00 in the morning. Each meeting is at a different location and covers a different topic. We welcome people of all skill levels whether you are a professional general contractor, exploring options for redoing a bathroom, or simply want to talk about renovation with other interesting people.
Please contact Steve Wilke-Shapiro at swilkeshapiro@gmail.com or 515-710-3484 for more information.
Can you save one of Des Moines' most "endangered" buildings?
Part of the FREE "What is Green Architecture" lecture series sponsored by the Iowa Architecture Foundation.
When: April 13, 2010
Where: AIA Iowa
Capitol Square
400 Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Part of the FREE "What is Green Architecture" lecture series sponsored by the Iowa Architecture Foundation.
When: April 20, 2010
Where: Living History Farms
2600 111th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
