2023 Group Events

January

Date:  Saturday, January 7th

“CATS” performance at the Civic Center of Des Moines

Time:  2 pm

Description:  Mentor Iowa participants will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the broadway musical “CATS” at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.  Match pairs will receive a ticket to see the 2 pm showing of CATS.

Sponsor:  Variety – the Children’s Charity

 

February

Date  TBD

Iowa Wolves basketball game

Time:  TBD

Description:  Mentor Iowa participants will watch the Iowa Wolves take the court at Wells Fargo Arena.  All participants will receive a ticket to the game, meal stipend and souvenir.

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March

Date:  Friday, March 24th

Iowa Wild hockey game

Time:  7 pm start

Description:  Mentor Iowa participants will head off to Wells Fargo Arena to watch the Iowa Wild take the ice versus the Grand Rapids Griffins.  All participants will receive a ticket to the game, meal stipend and souvenir.  This game will include a stadium give-away which will be a Joe Hicketts bobblehead.

Sponsor:  Variety – the Children’s Charity

 

April

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May

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Iowa Cubs

Time:  TBD

Description:  We will see the Iowa Cubs take the field at Principal Park.  We will enjoy a meal at the ballpark and also receive a souvenir too.  Friday night fireworks will take place after the game.

Sponsor:  Variety – the Children’s Charity

 

June

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July

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August

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Back to School Bash (Toad Valley Golf Course)

Time:  11 am – 1:30 pm

Description:  Mentor Iowa mentees and their siblings will receive backpacks full of school supplies to start the school year off on the right foot.  We also will enjoy a round of mini-golf and a hot dog lunch.  Other interactive games will be played after mini-golf.

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September

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October

Date:  TBD

Howell’s Pumpkin Patch

Time:  10:30 am

Description:  We will go to Howell’s Pumpkin Patch in Cumming, Iowa.  Participants will be able to attend the farm for free, pick out their own pumpkin and receive a meal stipend.

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November

Date:  TBD

Glow Bowling at Air Lanes

Time:  TBD

Description:  Mentor Iowa participants will have the opportunity to bowl at Air Lanes in Des Moines for 2 hours.  We will be a part of their disco glow bowling.  Mentor Iowa will also provide pizza and beverages for everyone to enjoy.

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December

Date:  TBD

Annual Holiday Party

Time:  4 pm – 6:30 pm

Description:  Mentor Iowa participants will enjoy a festive holiday party full of interactive games for everyone to enjoy.  A meal will be provided by the Johnston Kiwanis.  Santa will arrive to distribute all of the adopt a family gifts to the children.

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