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

On Saturday, May 15, 2010 Trinity United Methodist Church in Des Moines will host the first of a series of workdays in its historic sanctuary – the building cornerstone was laid in 1910. The focus for the first workday/teaching session will be plastering. It will begin at 8:00 am and end at 5:00 pm.

All skill levels are welcome:

• Teachers - those who no longer have the reach but want to teach.

• Plaster pro's--those who know what to do, especially in older buildings.
• Plaster “wannabe pros" who want to learn about the craft.
• Assistants – willing workers

Architecture @ Hand Walking Tours
When: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: Meet at 400 Locust, Suite 100
Cost: $10

This event is sponsored by the Iowa Architectural Foundation