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BNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT: SEAN BAGNIEWSKI
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: KIRSTEN BOSCH
[email protected]
TREASURER: CECE IBSON
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SECRETARY: ERIK RENO
[email protected]
EUGENE BUCKMILLER
[email protected]
MIKE MCCARTHY
[email protected]
WILL MORRIS
[email protected]
MARLYN FREESE
[email protected]
SAM RENO
[email protected]
PHIL JAMES
[email protected]
DEBRA PRENTICE
[email protected]
BNA BOARD MEETINGS
BNA BOARD MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY
HELD THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE
MONTH AT 7 P.M. UPCOMING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 5, DEC. 3, JAN. 7,
AND FEB. 4, AT CALVIN COMMUNITY.
PLEASE REFER TO WWW.BEAVERDALE.ORG
FOR MORE INFORMATION. BOARD MINUTES
ARE PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE UPON
BOARD APPROVAL.
BNA MISSION
THE BEAVERDALE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION IS NEIGHBORS WORKING
TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE
OF THE BEAVERDALE AREA BY BRINGING
ABOUT CIVIC BETTERMENT AND SOCIAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMMON GOOD
AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.
THE BNA IS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT,
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. YOUR
MEMBERSHIP MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND
COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A MATCHING GIFT
FROM YOUR EMPLOYER.
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Hi Neighbors,
It’s safe to say that Beaverdale’s 2015 Jazz
in July concert was one of the biggest events in
the city this summer. We counted more than
400 people and we had three terrific musical
acts that performed well into the night. Never
a neighborhood to rest on our laurels, the
planning process has already started for the 2016
summer concert and we have every reason to be
excited. We’ve begun talks with our partners in
the Beaverdale Betterment Coalition to have an
even bigger event next summer. Planners and
volunteers will certainly be needed, so please let
us know if you’d like to be a part of this project.
We’ll also be working with our surrounding
neighborhoods to make this a major event for all
of Northwest Des Moines.
Just two days after Jazz in July, we had a
record turnout for Beaverdale’s National Night
Out. Our friends at Price Chopper generously
agreed to provide hot dogs, cookies, and
refreshments for those who could attend. Our
board told them we thought they’d need to
prepare enough for 150 people. By the end of
the night, well more than 400 hot dogs had
been served. Special thanks to Price Chopper for
being a good sport about it. We’ll be a little more
generous in our expectations for next year.
The Beaverdale Fall Festival Board had a
similarly successful year. The pouring rain on
Friday just meant that all the people and energy
were saved up for the following day. A few folks
I talked to from out of town said they’d never
seen a parade so long filled with so many people.
The rumors were out there that one or two
presidential candidates were planning to walk
in the parade. As a part of the city known for
our politics of all stripes, we’re always ready to
provide an official Beaverdale Neighborhood
Association t-shirt (paid for with private funds,
of course) to any candidate visiting our little
neighborhood. I had the pleasure of hosting one
candidate in my backyard and was pleased to
know that the Beaverdale shirt has made its way
around the country.
Speaking of merchandise, the three
Beaverdale T-shirts sold like hot cakes this year
and we’re already on our second order for one
design. Since July, we’ve sold more than $2,000
in merchandise, which is far more than we ever
expected. They make great holiday gifts and we
hope to sell them at several events this winter.
Order forms are available in this issue for the
red and green “Beaverdale Christmas” yard signs
as well. It’s hard to believe that the Beaverdale
Holiday Boutique on November 13th and 14th
and the Beaverdale Shop Hop on Dec. 5th is just
around the corner. We can’t wait to see you at
both events.
If there's ever anything your Beaverdale
Neighborhood Association can do for you, don’t
hesitate to let me know at [email protected]
or 515-556-9111.
Sean Bagniewski,
BNA President
BEAVERDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
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FALL FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2015
COME RAIN OR SHINE!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN HOLTORF
It cannot be said that Beaverdalians don't go out in the
rain! Even though the Friday night of Beaverdale's annual Fall
Festival was a very rainy one early on, by late evening the streets
had people walking up and down checking out the vendors who
stayed through the rain and offered fine food, arts and crafts. Our
restaurants brought their entertainment inside for the evening, and
every one of them had shoulder-to-shoulder standing room only. We
even had two cars for the Car Rally. That is still called a successful
evening in our book.
Then there was Saturday, and we could not have asked for better
weather! With 124 Parade entries, and the Fall Festival's official Beaver
mascot, the morning was terrific for all those that marched, danced,
walked and entertained us all along Franklin and Beaver Avenues! All
of the vendors had people at their booths all day and night. New this
year was a Flash Mob from the singers at Roosevelt High School.
Everyone was surprised and gave them a big round of applause! The
horse rides were back, and there were smiles all along their "trail."
The Open Mic was a huge success, but the best surprise and the
most fun was where the childrens' games were. The laughter! The
smiles! The happy children made this Festival the greatest yet. Of
course, we couldn't have done it without the help of our sponsors,
volunteers, and grants from the Benson Family Foundation, Polk
County Community Betterment, and Metro Waste Authority.
So save the date, September 16-17, 2016, and we'll party again.
GOLD SPONSORS
Acura of Johnston
Audi Des Moines
Boesen The Florist
Christopher's Inc.
First Federated Church
Friends at O'Halloran Int'l/Quality ...
HyVee on ML King
Puppy Jake Foundation
Volkswagen of Des Moines
SILVER SPONSORS
Adam's Aquatics
AIM Construction
Beaverdale Confections
Better Business Bureau
Brittain & Son Concrete.
Burnett Realty
Calvin Community
Chef's Kitchen
Connolly for Supervisor
Cooney's Tavern
Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Services
Des Moines West Side Chamber
Edward Jones/Talley & Timmons
First American Bank.
First Church of the Open Bible
Foot and Ankle Institute
Gabus Auto Group
GoodSons Food & Spirits
GoodSons Pizzeria
Green Family Flooring
Holy Trinity Catholic Church & School
Hummel's Nissan
Ibson Law Firm
Iles Funeral Homes
Iowa Dental Arts
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Koester Construction Co., Inc.
Metro Appliance
Meylor Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Midwest Financial Consultants, Inc.
O'Donnell Ace Hardware, Inc
Oakwood Builderrs Group
Saints and Beaver Tap
Terry Rieck, DDS
The Back Room
VFW Post #9127
Vintage Park Cooperative
West Bank
Westminster Presbyterian.
Westside Appliance Repair
BRONZE SPONSORS
Back Country Outfitters
Beal Development Corp.
Beaver Avenue Cleaners
Beaverdale Books
Beaverdale Tees
Brien Family
Busy Bee Tailor
Chuck's Restaurant
CrossRoads Shooting Sports
Custom Upholstery
Davis Insurance
Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic
Donut Hut
Barbara's Champagne Cake
Dr. David H. Hammans, Chiropractor
Eight Ways, LLC
Eric Biase, Independent Insurance Agent
Git-N-Go Store
Go Big Promotions & Apparel
Grounds for Celebration
Hott off the Press.
Jester Insurance
Le Jardin
Medicap Pharmacy
Molly Schott
Mote CPA
Pat Brokerage Company
Players Playground
Riordan Pet Hospital
Snavely Family Dentistry
Snookie's Malt Shop
The UPS Store.
Tim Ford State Farm
UpTempo Music
Vision Clinic
ViVi Nails & Spa
Vlassis, Tom & Sophie
Friends of the Festival
Acanthus Lodge
Beaverdale Neighborhood Association
Benzoni's Law Office
Christopher's
City of Des Moines
Dart
First American Bank
First Federated Church
Holtorf Photography
Hy-Vee on ML King
Iowa Realty
Jethro's BBQ
Medicap Pharmacy
Mrs. Melvin Wood
Shelia Navis
T-Shirt Graphix
US Bank
VFW Headquarters
Vista Realty
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2015
BETTER THAN EVER!
Our 2015 National Night Out event in August was one of
the biggest yet. Some of the highlights include Price Chopper
providing over 400 free hot dogs and cookies, the Century 21
bounce house provided by Amanda Nagle, free pony rides
brought to you by Snookies, a Fairytale Princess appearance, and a
performance by the Isiserettes. We would like to thank all of those
who made this event possible and we hope to see everyone again
in 2016 for another fun filled evening!
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SPONSORS LIST
Price Chopper ..........................................(free hot dogs and cookies)
Amanda Nagle,
Century 21 Signature Real Estate...........(bounce house)
Snookies ..................................................(50 cent cones & free pony rides)
Player's ....................................................(donated space for the bounce house)
Chef's Kitchen ..........................................(Isiserettes performance)
Westminster Presbyterian Church ...........(free popcorn and water)
Farrell's ....................................................(martial arts & fitness demonstrations)
Paws & Effect ...........................................(therapy dogs)
Des Moines Police & Fire Departments ...(visits from personnel, McGruff the crime
....................................................................... dog & their respective equipment)
Des Moines Shriners ................................(performing clowns)
Beaverdale Neighborhood Association ....(fairytale princess & everything else)
EXPIRES DEC. 31ST, 2015
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FARMERS MARKET 2015
THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON!
We love farmers markets! The
Beaverdale
Farmers
Market
staff
appreciates all the customers, children,
pets, friends and neighbors who shopped,
played and strolled around the market in
the summer of 2015. The market hosted
excellent vendors, non-profit organizations
and musicians this season and we also appreciate all their efforts to
create a high-quality market. We work to make improvements each
season, and this year enjoyed a new music stage, a storage shed and
lots of recipes. A special thanks to Boesen’s for hosting the market at
3422 Beaver Avenue for the past three years.
We welcome your comments and ideas for the market.
Check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/BeaverdaleFarmFest
as we post about local food, good nutrition and the Beaverdale
neighborhood. Or, email us at [email protected]
We hope to see you at our future site in 2016. Thanks again
for your support as we continue to ‘Plant the Seed!’
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Beaverdale’s 2015 Jazz in July took place on Friday, July 31st at
Beaverdale Park with an audience of more than 400 attendees. The
Scott Davis Quartet kicked the night off with some traditional jazz
music. Upcoming local artist Lily DeTaeye wowed the audience
with her vocal powers during an acoustic set. The night concluded
with Christopher the Conquered, a musician quickly garnering
national acclaim. In August, Ryan Adams Tweeted about him and
Vice Magazine ran a story about him, so Beaverdale’s Jazz in July
certainly had something to do with it.
Along with the musical acts, performers from the Iowa Aerial
Expo were on hand providing demonstrations. Craft booths from
local artists and food trucks from popular businesses like Moar
Tacos were also part of the festivities. Special thanks to Kevin
Geiken, Kimberley Boggus, and Tracy French for organizing
such a great event this year. Stay tuned for an even bigger concert
with the Beaverdale Betterment Coalition and our surrounding
neighborhoods next year. 2016 is sure to be another record-breaker.
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BNA QUARTERLY MEETING
NOVEMBER 10TH, 2015, 7PM
We will have Elizabeth Sloan, from Moore Elementary
School, speak at our next quarterly meeting on November 10th,
7:00pm at the Northwest Community Center. We will also
have a representative from Lutheran Services of Iowa present to
provide a brief overview of their community efforts and answer
any questions. Light snacks will be provided by the Beaverdale
Neighborhood Association.
BEAVERDALE TOUR OF HOMES
SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH, 2016
BEAVERDALE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
NOVEMBER 13TH & 14TH, 2015
For the past 38 years, the Parent Teacher Organization at Holy
Trinity Catholic School has been hosting the Beaverdale Holiday
Boutique. What started out as a craft show and bake sale to raise
money for the school, has now turned into one of the most anticipated
holiday events in the area. This family-friendly experience will have
four floors of gifts and food for sale. Over 110 artisans from all over
Iowa will be selling traditional and contemporary designs. Shoppers
will be able to purchase gifts for family and friends, including one of
a kind art, jewelry, handmade mittens and hats, candles, baby items,
door hangers and handbags. Mrs. Kringle’s Bakery will be open for
you to buy your Thanksgiving and Christmas cookies. Mrs. Kringle’s
elves will be selling her famous butter braids, pies, candies, breads
and cookies. Get there early because they sell fast.
On Friday evening, wine will be available while you shop. On
Saturday only, the Christmas Café will be open for hungry shoppers
to relax and eat delicious soups and sandwiches. Come and start (or
continue) a family holiday tradition at the Beaverdale Holiday Boutique.
For more information, visit www.htschool.org or follow Beaverdale
Holiday Boutique on Facebook at facebook.com/beaverdaleboutique!
When:
Friday, Nov. 13 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic School,
2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines
Cost:
$4 per person (includes a chance
drawing for door prizes)
The BNA Public Affairs Committee has established a biennial
tour of homes that will kick off on Saturday, June 11th, 2016.
We will use this as an opportunity to showcase 5-7 Beaverdale
homes with unique architecture, character, interior design, and
most importantly, that Beaverdale charm. Tickets will be sold at
various neighborhood businesses for $10, or $15 on the day of
the event. We are always searching for potential new homes to
showcase at this event. Contact the BNA to be considered or to
suggest a neighbor. Volunteers will also be needed to help organize
the event and collect tickets at each of the homes. More details to
come in Spring 2016 as we finalize the event. Please contact Will
Morris at [email protected] if you have questions or
would like to volunteer.
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STREETSCAPE UPDATE
PHASE 1 NEARLY COMPLETE!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN HOLTORF
By the time this issue goes to print, Phase 1 of the Beaverdale
Streetscape Project should be substantially complete. Benches will have
been installed and some last minute concrete and landscaping touchups will have capped-off the construction efforts. We are grateful to all
of the businesses and residents who've supported the Streetscape
project and patiently persevered while construction chaos ensued.
Hopefully, the finished product has made the wait worthwhile!
The neighborhood celebrated Streetscape's Phase 1 completion
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fall Festival. Pictures from
that event are shown in this issue. Before we pat ourselves on the
back for a job well done, however, please know that the project
is not yet finished. The Beaver Avenue Streetscape Fundraising
Committee is already working on Phase 2 of the project that we
hope will be finished in time for the holiday shopping season in
2016. Phase 2 involves installing plaques to recognize large donors
and site furnishing sponsors. It also involves additional electrical
upgrades, so that the row of trees along the business corridor can
be lit up at night with Christmas lights. Just imagine how festive
it will look to drive down Beaver Avenue and see holiday lights
on either side of the street! Not only would this help create visual
interest amid the winter darkness, but it would also tie in nicely
with Wallace & Ashby's famous holiday lights display.
These improvements will cost approximately $35,000. The
Fundraising Committee hopes to secure grants for a large portion
of the costs, but we will still need to supplement with neighborhood
funds. So, please spread the word to all of your friends and neighbors.
It's not too late to donate to Streetscape, buy an engraved brick for
placement in the Streetscape sidewalks, or sponsor a specific site
furnishing for the project. Brick and donation forms are available
in this issue of the Sidewalk and also in Beaverdale businesses (Back
Country and First American Bank). Bricks ordered by March 2016
will be installed sometime during the 2016 construction season.
For more questions, please contact Mike or Sasha Kamper at
(515) 279-0410 or [email protected].
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BEAVERDALE SIGNS MAKE
GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS
BEAVERDALE SIGN
ORDER FORM
ORDER YOUR SIGNS NOW!
If you've been thinking about purchasing one of these fabulous
garden signs, the time to buy is NOW!
Don’t forget that Beaverdale Yard Signs also make great holiday
gifts! Red and green “Beaverdale Christmas" signs are available this
year. Make sure to order yours early before the holiday rush!
You can purchase in-stock signs and/or place a special
order by completing the order form (below) and dropping it off
at Beaverdale Books. All special order signs must be pre-paid
(check payable to BNA).
*ALL SIGN PROCEEDS GO TO THE BNA*
Thanks to Alice Meyer and staff at Beaverdale Books for their assistance
in selling signs on behalf the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association!
BEAVERDALE SIGNS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
AT BEAVERDALE BOOKS
2629 BEAVER AVE., STE 1 • 515-279-5400
HOURS: M-F 10AM - 8PM; SAT 10AM-5PM; SUN NOON-4PM
*ALL SIGN PROCEEDS GO TO THE BNA*
DATE: __________________________________
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________
PHONE: ________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________
Welcome to Beaverdale, 12" x 18" sign ............................ $50
Standard Yard Signs, 12" x 6" sign
37" pole......................................................................$30
54" pole......................................................................$35
Wording varies: Beaverdale, Beaverdale Neighbor,
Beaverdale Brick, Beaverdale Garden, Beaverdale
Home, and Beaverdale Native.
Special Order Yard Signs, 12" x 6" sign
37"pole.......................................................................$35
54" pole......................................................................$40
Wording and style varies, such as: Beaverdale
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SIGN OPTIONS
LARGE SIGN 12" x 18"
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that we have new Beaverdale apparel and merchandise available
for purchase! Show your Beaverdale pride and support the BNA
by donning one of these cool new designs. Contact Kirsten Bosch
at [email protected] if you would like to make a purchase. Cash
and checks are accepted. Our plans are to have the merchandise
also available for sale on our new website, which we hope will be
completed before the holidays. Check it out at beaverdale.org!
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NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT
BEAVERDALE VFW POST #9127
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
There was a time in our history where everyone had family members
who served in the armed forces. Fathers, husbands, brothers and sons
were on active duty. Mothers, wives, sisters and daughters supported the
troops abroad as nurses or became members of the USO back home.
These were the days of Rosie the Riveter, war bonds and ration stamps, all
for a common belief and cause–to defend our nation's freedom.
Today, when only a small portion of U.S. citizens have experienced
active duty, and social media has given rise to a far broader, more
fragmented set of political issues, it's hard to imagine that almost
universal sense of commitment that ensued from the 1930s-1960s.
Yet, it is an important part of our country's shared history, and our
forefathers remind us that the liberties we enjoy today did not come
without sacrifice. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars ("VFW") post
is a living piece of this patriotic legacy, and there are many ways that
Beaverdale residents can help honor its mission.
Beaverdale's VFW post (#9127) was founded near Cooney's in
1948 and moved to its current location in downtown Beaverdale in
1959. The Post consists of approximately 700 members, plus a Ladies'
Auxiliary with 170 members, and a
Men's Auxiliary with 60 members.
The post exists to bring together
vets who served "in theater"
on foreign soil and their family
members, but it also makes every
effort to support current military
personnel and vets in need. VFW
member, Michael Baier, describes
the post's mission as "veterans
helping veterans." Some examples
of this aid include food baskets for
veterans at Christmastime, small
ticket donations for active military
personnel (such as money for them
to call home), and donations to the
local Veteran's Hospital.
A more sizable initiative that
the local post has been working
on is the Paul R. Knudsen
Scholarship for Wounded Vets.
This scholarship has been a multiyear initiative to raise $10,000 so
that the post can endow a $1,500
annual scholarship, which it plans
to begin awarding in the spring of
2016. In order to be eligible for an
award, scholarship applicants must
be physically handicapped, either a veteran or a veteran's dependent, and
enrolled in college or a trade school. To raise money for this scholarship,
the post has organized a variety of events, such as bake sales and a
pig roast, and they have garnered cash donations. The post will also
sponsor a Charity Poker Tournament at the local VFW building,
on November 14th (10:30am check-in and 11am game time). The
tourney will have a $50 buy-in, with half of the money going toward
the winner's pot and the other half donated to the post's scholarship
fund. All Beaverdale residents are invited to play.
While VFW meetings are intended for active and auxiliary
members, there are several VFW activities that are open to the public.
First, the VFW serves dinner each Friday night, from 5-7:30pm. Dinner
offerings vary, but usually consist of "comfort food" such as roast beef
and mashed potatoes or lasagna. Lunches are served on Saturdays,
from 11am-1pm. Standard grill items are always available, and there
is a rotating "Chef's Choice" option which sometimes includes
Michael Baier's award-winning pork tenderloin sandwich. (Those
of you who remember Michael's Restaurant, which once graced the
site now occupied by Saint's, know exactly what we're talking about-your mouths are probably watering!) Full breakfast fare is served every
third Sunday. Finally, the VFW bar is open from 3-9pm, TuesdaysThursdays, 1-10pm on Fridays, and 11am-3pm on Saturdays. There,
you can enjoy a nice array of beers, wine and mixed drinks, as well as
some post-War "sass" from the VFW's long-time bartender, Betty. The
bar is also open for parties during Iowa and Iowa State games, as well as
for holiday parties such as St. Patty's Day and Halloween.
For those looking for an event venue, the VFW has a room that
seats up to 175 people. This room can be reserved by residents, in
exchange for a suggested donation, and the VFW can provide food
and bar service, if desired. The post has seen people reserve their
room for events ranging from wedding receptions to yoga classes.
Despite the extensive membership list at our local post, as is so
often the case with non-profits, the active members consist of a much
smaller handful of people. The post is actively seeking more members
and volunteers. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in
joining the VFW, feel free to contact Michael Baier at 515-249-5959.
The cost to join is nominal, ranging from $18-$38/yr., depending on
whether you want to be an auxiliary or an active member. That said, the
sense of reward you will receive for supporting our veterans is great. For
information about the Paul R. Knudsen Scholarship Fund for Wounded
Veterans, contact Michelle Dennison at 515-664-6768. And please do
stop in at the local post for a meal, drink or friendly game of cards. You'll
meet some great men and women, whose sense of service and pride in this
country has continued, long after their tour of duty has ended.
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NEAL SMITH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
PEOPLE FOR POLLINATORS PROGRAM
HELP SAVE THE MONARCHS
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge People for
Pollinators program is partnering with schools and businesses
in the community to help pollinators, like the Monarch
butterfly, survive. Through education, site planning assistance,
maintenance experts, and seeds or plants to get your garden up
and running, they hope to improve conditions for all pollinators
by getting the community involved in conservation efforts.
Over the past 150 years, Iowa's landscape has become the
most transformed out of the entire United States. We now
have less than 1/10 of 1% of our original habitat left, which is
devastating to the Monarch butterfly since they cannot survive
without milkweed. Milkweed is the only plant that the female
monarch butterflies will lay their eggs on and the only plant that
Monarch caterpillars can eat. Due to the loss of habitat from land
conversion for real estate and agricultural practices, the Monarch
population has been declining, and is now at its lowest since
1994, the year we began doing Monarch population surveys.
Pollinators are responsible for the pollination of over 75% of
flowering plants and crops. One out of every 3 bites of food you
eat is there because of pollinators. Pollinators are a truly valuable
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resource and add 217 billion dollars to the global economy.
Monarch butterflies are just one of the many pollinators we rely
on for this free service. Without this service we would have very
little food to eat, coffee to drink, or cotton to make clothing.
People for Pollinators is asking schools, businesses, and places
with common spaces around our community to partner with
them and plant a pollinator garden depending on what space you
have available. All you need is the willingness to volunteer, some
garden space, and the ability to maintain your pollinator garden.
Create a Monarch butterfly habitat in your own yard or existing
garden. Plant milkweed so the Monarch butterflies are able to
lay their eggs and the caterpillars will have a food source. Plant
native nectar plants that will bloom throughout the year so the
adult butterflies will have a food source too. This is something
easy that anyone can participate in.
A butterfly garden can be planted anywhere, and this
small effort on your part will make a huge impact on saving
the Monarch butterfly along with several other pollinators.
Through this effort we can make a difference together. For
further information on how to get involved with the Neal Smith
National Wildlife Refuge People for Pollinators program, please
contact Natasha Bures at 515-994-3400 or [email protected].
The following is a list of plant species that will be available in the
spring as plant plugs through the People for Pollinators program:
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Wild Columbine
Swamp Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed
Smooth Blue Aster
White Wild Indigo
Fox Sedge
Pale Purple Coneflower
Rattlesnake Master
Wild Geranium
Rough Blazing Star
Prairie Plazing Star
Bee Balm
Evening Primrose
Foxglove Penstemon
Black Eyed Susan
Brown Eyed Susan
Wild Petunia
Little Bluestem
Prairie Dropseed
Ohio Spiderwort
Hoary Vervain
Ironweed
The following is a list of seed mix that is available through the
People for Pollinators program:
Little Bluestem
Sideoats Grama
Rough Dropseed
Wild Garlic
Nodding Onion
Common Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed
New England Aster
Frost Aster
Canada Milk Vetch
Blue Wild Indigo
White Wild Indigo
False Aster
Partridge Pea
Maryland Senna
Echinacea Pallida
Rattlesnake Master
Prairie Alumroot
St. John's Wort
Prairie Blazingstar
Wild Bergamot
Wild Quinine
Purple Prairie Clover
Virginia Mountain Mint
Black Eyed Susan
Rosinweek
Compass Plant
Showy Goldenrod
Ohio Spiderwort
Hoary Vervain
Bolden Alexander
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zzBNA QUARTERLY MEETING
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for the BNA's quarterly
meeting. We will have Elizabeth
Sloan from Moore Elementary School
speak, as well as a representative from
Lutheran Services of Iowa present
to provide a brief overview of their
community efforts and answer any
questions. We will also review our
regular board agenda topics such
as the treasurer's report and recent
events. Light snacks will be provided.
Northwest Community Center
5110 Franklin Ave.
279-2767 | beaverdale.org
BEAVERDALE'S ANNUAL
HOLIDAY SHOP HOP
Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us at Beaverdale’s central
business district for an evening
of festive merriment and photo
opps with Santa! Many Beaverdale
businesses will be open extended
hours and will have specials and
offer treats and beverages to all who
stop by. Be sure to check the BNA
web site at www.beaverdale.org for
information on business promotions
and other scheduled activities.
Beaverdale's Central Business District
Beaver Ave. north of Hickman Rd.
Find out more at beaverdale.org
BEAVERDALE'S ANNUAL
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Friday, Nov. 13, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
One of the most anticipated
holiday events in the area– four
floors of gifts and food for sale.
Over 110 artisans from all over
Iowa will be selling traditional and
contemporary designs. Shoppers
will be able to purchase one of
a kind art, jewelry, handmade
mittens and hats, candles, baby
items, door hangers and handbags,
cookies, butter braids, pies, candies,
breads, cookies and more. Entry fee
is $4 per person (includes a chance
drawing for door prizes).
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must be turned in and approved
before attending this program.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
283-4152 | dmpl.org
Holy Trinity Church & School
2926 Beaver Ave.
255-3162 | htschool.org
CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT
TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP
FOR WOUNDED VETERANS
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m.
The post will be sponsoring a
Charity Poker Tournament at
the local VFW building to raise
money for the Paul R. Knudsen
Scholarship Fund for Wounded
Veterans. The tourney will have a
$50 buy-in, with half of the money
going toward the winner's pot and
the other half donated to the post's
scholarship fund. All Beaverdale
residents are invited to play. For
more information, please contact
Michelle Dennison at 664-6768.
Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
4114 Allison Ave.
255-9804 | vfw9127.com
VOLUNTEENS
Monday, Nov. 16, 4:00 p.m.
Are you looking for a great place
to volunteer? Become a volunteen
and help out with library projects
and programs. Teens ages twelve
through eighteen can pick up a
teen volunteer application at the
Franklin Library. Applications
FRANKLIN CRAFTY
READERS SPECIAL
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4:00 p.m.
Learn to be an "animal detective"
with Polk County Conservation.
Join us in the meeting room to
enjoy a story and make a related
craft. For ages three through eight.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
283-4152 | dmpl.org
ARTSY KIDS: DECOUPAGE
LIGHT SWITCH COVERS
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
This month we will be decorating
light switch covers with candy
wrappers. This program is for
kids in grades three to eight and
requires pre-registration.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
283-4152 | dmpl.org
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
SNEAK PREVIEW
Saturday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.
See a sneak preview of the Des
Moines Community Playhouse
production of Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang. Take a fantastic musical
journey with Mr. Potts and his
children as they discover a car with
magical properties. Come and
enjoy the performance and register
to win free tickets to the play!
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
283-4152 | dmpl.org
FRANKLIN AFTERNOON
BOOK DISCUSSION
Monday, Dec. 7, 1:00 p.m.
We will discuss Under the Wide
and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan.
Copies of the book are available
at the Information Desk.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
283-4152 | dmpl.org
INSPIRE 2016 HEALTH
CONFERENCE, FAIR, AND
CHALLENGE
Saturday, Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m.
First Federated Church will be
hosting it's second INSPIRE health,
fitness and nutrition conference
and health fair at the church
FURRY TALES
campus Saturday, January 16, 2016.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11:00 a.m.
Conference runs from 8:30AM Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2:00 p.m.
5:00PM, and the health fair lasts
Saturday, Dec. 5, 11:00 a.m.
from 9AM - 3PM. INSPIRE 2016
Stop by the library to sign up
is an event designed for 15 year olds
for a ten-minute slot to read a
through seniors to help you in your
favorite story to therapy dog
pursuit of a healthy, balanced life.
Scout. Sharing stories with Scout
Find more information at
is a fantastic way to practice
www.inspirehealth16.com.
reading skills and make a furry
First Federated Church,
friend at the same time.
4801 Franklin Ave.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
255-2122 | firstfederated.
283-4152 | dmpl.org
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Edward Jones - Jim Talley
Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping
First Church of the Open Bible
Foot & Ankle Institute of Iowa
Generation Green Builders
Grace Lutheran Church
Green Family Flooring
Guys & Dolls Hair Care
Holtorf Photography
Home Base DM LLC
Home Pest Care
Hy-Vee Food Store #1136
Iowa Realty - Mike Knapp
Iowa Realty - Jan Stehl
Koester Construction Co, Inc.
Kholes & Back, Inc.
Le Jardin
Lisa Acheson Yoga
Medicap Pharmacy
Contact Kate McGovern, Sidewalk Editor, for details
[email protected]
Mercy Beaverdale Family Practice
Meylor Chiropractic &
Acupuncture, PC
Midwest Financial
Mote CPA
Mount Olive Lutheran
Church & School
Next Step Adventure
O'Donnell Ace Hardware
Oakwood Builders Group
Ocean Breeze Massage
PAT Brokerage
Peterson Painting
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Price Chopper
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
- Amanda Knight
Retirement Funding Solutions
Sag Consulting LLC
Snavely Family Dentistry
Snookies Malt Shop
State Farm Insurance
- Tim Ford Agency
Trine Marketing Services
United Community Services
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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An exciting new opportunity in senior living—the cooperative lifestyle.
DON’T DELAY – ONLY 11 BEAUTIFUL NEW HOMES REMAIN!
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Would you like to have
your business featured
in one of our upcoming
"Business Spotlights?"
WE’D LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESSES FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP
AND FOR SUPPORTING THE BNA!
Adam's Aquatics, Inc.
AIM Construction Co., Inc.
Back Country Outfitters
Beaver Avenue Chiropractic Center
Beaver Avenue Cleaners
Beaverdale Confection Co.
Beaverdale Living Magazine
Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Bell Brothers Heating &
Air Conditioning
Blink Events
Boesen the Florist
Bone-A-Patreat
Burnett Team at Keller Williams
Calvin Community
Century 21 Signature
Real Estate - Amanda Nagle
Chef's Kitchen
Davis Insurance
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Convenience,
community,
customer service
Mon - Fri 10-8
Saturday 10-5
Sunday noon-4
2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite One ~ 515.279.5400
www.BeaverdaleBooks.com
Fall Issue Vol. 10, Issue 4
MAKE YOUR MARK
IN THE SIDEWALK
The Sidewalk is the quarterly magazine published by the
Beaverdale Neighborhood Association. Each issue is direct mailed
to over 4200 homes and businesses in Beaverdale and is the only
publication that reaches the entire neighborhood.
If you’re interested in advertising your business or are willing to
volunteer your time/talent to provide articles or photos, please contact
Kate McGovern at 515-577-2084 or [email protected].
BNA Member Benefits
•Free Ad Design ($35 ea. for Non-members)
•Free Copy Changes ($10 ea. for Non-members)
•Up to 10% Discount on Advertising
•FREE Business Spotlight (As space permits)
•Not a Member Yet? Sign up today!
2016 Ad Submission Deadlines
• Feb. 8, 2016 Issue | Ads due Jan 4, 2016
• May 6, 2016 Issue | Ads due April 4, 2016
• Aug 5, 2016 Issue | Ads due July 1, 2016
• Nov 4, 2016 Issue | Ads due Oct 7, 2016
Ad Submission Requirements
• Accepted file formats are: PSD, Ai, EPS, JPG, TIFF, PDF.
• Artwork must be Black & White, with or without spot color
• Ads including the spot color for that issue must be labeled
• Any modifications made to the ad after it is received will
incur a $10 alteration fee (non-members only).
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HOURS OF OPERATION:
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Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon
PROVIDERS
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Welcoming New patients!
NEW 2015 Advertising Rates & Sizes
Premium Ads
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Contributed content must follow BNA Board specified guidelines.
Content of article, ad and any photos not to exceed a full page.
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GIVE BACK TO YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
JOIN A BNA COMMITTEE!
If you are looking for a chance to volunteer or get involved,
look no further! The Beaverdale Neighborhood Association is
responsible for many of the things that make Beaverdale one of
the most desirable neighborhoods in Des Moines.
BNA volunteers organize neighborhood events, including:
the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Jazz in July, and the Holiday Lights,
just to name a few! We also serve as the collective voice of the
neighborhood on issues of community concern, and organize
forums for neighbors to learn and discuss those concerns. The
BNA also leads initiatives to keep Beaverdale's environment
beautiful, and we work with the city to help provide our neighbors
with resources for environmental stewardship.
Beautification – The Beautification Committee is responsible
for coordinating annual flower plantings and assisting in the
planting of memorial trees throughout the neighborhood.
The Committee also directs neighborhood clean-up efforts
with the city and helps ensure that neighborhood parks are
regularly maintained. Contact Nancy Dunbar at 255-2671 or
[email protected] for more information.
Public Affairs – The Public Affairs Committee is responsible
for hosting quarterly and annual neighborhood meetings. The
Committee leads neighborhood improvement efforts and hosts
forums for candidates for public office. The Committee also
helps with Neighborhood Watch activities and researches funding
opportunities for the neighborhood. For more information,
contact Will Morris at 321-5424 or [email protected]
or Sasha Kamper at [email protected] or 279-0410.
Special Events – The Special Events Committee is responsible
for planning and coordinating all events for the neighborhood
association. This includes the Easter Egg Hunt, the Holiday Shop
Hop, and the Holiday Lights Contest. The Committee also helps
with Jazz in July and National Night Out. For more information,
e-mail Tracy French at [email protected].
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BNA MEMBERSHIP
Please review the address mailing label for your membership status.
If current membership has expired or if you are not a member, please
complete and mail in this form with payment. We also offer an on-line
registration with payment via PayPal for all memberships. To access,
PayPal go to www.beaverdale.org. For membership questions, please
contact Cindy Smith at [email protected].
New Member
Renewal
NAME
STREET
CITY, STATE, ZIP
HOME PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
Personal information is maintained as confidential for Beaverdale
neighborhood organizations. Information will NOT be shared with
any outside third parties. All mass email communications are sent
utilizing ‘undisclosed recipients’.
Membership levels (per household):
$20.00
INDIVIDUAL
$40.00
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
$60.00
BUSINESS: Vital partners for the community.
$_______PREMIER: Donate contribution in other amount.
Note: The Beaverdale Neighborhood Association is a nonprofit
501(c)(3). Your membership may be tax deductible and could be
eligible for a matching gift from your employer.
Please indicate areas of interest:
BNA COMMITTEES:
Beautification
Public Affairs
Special Events
BBC (BEAVERDALE BETTERMENT COALITION):
Revitalization
Beaverdale LIVE! Event
FALL FESTIVAL:
Annual September Fall Festival
GENERAL:
Interested in serving on BNA Board
Other Skills/Interests: __________________________________
Please send your check payable to:
Beaverdale Neighborhood Association
PO Box 30175
Des Moines, IA 50310
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to be removed from our mailing
list. Please include your name
and address in your message.
BEAVERDALE'S SHOP HOP
SATURDAY, DEC. 5TH, 4-8 P.M.
'Tis the season to shop and dine LOCALLY!!! Join us at Beaverdale’s
central business district for an evening of festive merriment as the
Beaverdale Betterment Coalition (BBC) and the Beaverdale Neighborhood
Association (BNA) present “Beaverdale’s Holiday Shop Hop.”
Santa will arrive at Grounds for Celebration at 5:00 p.m. so be
there to greet him! He and his elf will greet the children and will
hand out gift bags until 6:15 p.m. and then they will head over to
Beaverdale Books to read a Christmas story to the children. Music will
fill the air as carolers stroll the business corridor.
BNA members can stop by Grounds for Celebration from 4 - 7 p.m.
for a special gift. Anyone who signs up for a BNA membership that
day can also receive a gift. Many Beaverale businesses will have specials
and will offer treats and beverages to all who
stop by. Be sure to check the BNA web site at
www.beaverdale.org for information on business
promotions and other scheduled activities.
5:00 p.m. – Children's photos with Santa
at Grounds for Celebration
6:20 p.m. – Storytime with Santa at
Beaverdale Books
6:50 p.m. – Pet photos & treats with
Santa at Farrell's Fitness
HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST
STARTS NOVEMBER 25TH!
Brighten the holidays within the BNA boundary
by decorating the outside of your home! Each year,
the BNA sets out to recognize and award Beaverdale
homeowners for their hard work and creativity of
decorating their properties. Decorations can include
lawn ornaments, a lighting scheme, moving figures,
luminaries, etc.
For those who love to decorate their homes
for the holidays, we welcome you to participate in
this annual Beaverdale tradition. Judging will begin
immediately after Thanksgiving. Prizes will be
awarded before Christmas for The Most Creative,
Coordination of Display and Best of the Best! So,
deck the halls, the lawn and shrubs, the roof and
trees, to brighten the holiday season!
If you are interested in helping to judge lights, please
contact Sean Bagniewski at [email protected].
This is a fun way to get involved and requires a
minimal time commitment.