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SCRUB Day

SPRING CLEANUP to REDUCE URBAN BLIGHT.  The City's mission is to enhance the City’s neighborhoods by allowing residents to remove yard waste and debris from homes and yards to reduce the blighted areas within the City.​

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Riverbend Neighborhood Home Tours

River Bend, one of Des Moines' oldest neighborhoods, features a diverse mix of families living in historic homes dating back to the 1870s. Each year, the Neighborhood Association hosts a tour showcasing the area's architectural heritage.

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Riverbend Neighborhood Association

General Meetings

The River Bend Neighborhood Association meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Meetings are at 6 PM and last about 1-2 hours. Our meetings are at Urban Dreams, 1615 2nd Avenue. Everyone is welcome to attend. Building community with your neighbors is a great way to make your home more homey.

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Riverbend Holiday Lights Competition

Join us for our annual Holiday Lights Competition! Residents and businesses along the 6th Avenue Corridor are invited to decorate their properties for a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $50 to $250. 

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National Night Out

Join neighbors and first responders for a night of free food, fun, and community connection! National Night Out promotes safety, neighborhood unity, and positive relationships with local police and fire departments. Turn on your porch lights, step outside, and celebrate what makes our neighborhood great — its people!

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Leading Well: Mental Health Strategies for Small Business Success

Running a business can be exciting and rewarding — but it can also feel overwhelming at times. The stress, long hours, and constant responsibilities take a toll, and when that happens, it doesn’t just affect you, it affects your business too. In this Lunch & Learn, Kristi Kerner, Executive Director of Mindspring Mental Health Alliance, will share simple, practical tools to help you care for your own mental health and support those around you. Together we’ll talk about how to reduce stigma, spot signs of burnout, and create a culture of well-being — even if you’re a business of one. This will be an interactive, down-to-earth session with real stories, actionable tips, and free resources designed to help you and your business thrive.

Date and Time

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Location

DMACC Urban Campus
Building 7 (Student Life Building)
Room 170/171 located on the first floor
View campus map here.

Fees/Admission

Free for members.

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6th Avenue Corridor is a registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

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