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Beaverdale Holiday Boutique returns this weekend

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Families Forward hosting 8th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser

Families Forward is all about bringing an end to food insecurity in central Iowa. Learn more about the event at https://www.familiesforward.org/empty-bowls
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Nutritionist shares high fiber pumpkin snacks for fall

Nutritionist Kara Swanson (Life Well Lived) shares some ideas for high-fiber pumpkin snacks.
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Junkin' Market Days coming to central Iowa

Junkin' Market Days hosts craft markets throughout the Midwest, and they're making their way to central Iowa this weekend.
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Ankeny Community School District to host annual Future Ready Night

Future Ready Night & Career Showcase will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the DMACC FFA Enrichment Center.
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The Second City coming to Des Moines this weekend

The Second City is celebrating 65 years of entertainment. Anna Bortnick and Karl Bradley join Local 5 at Midday to preview the group's upcoming Des Moines shows.
Around Town

What is 'The Halloween Effect' for investors?

Mark Triplett of Triplett-Westendorf Financial Group says it's about time *in* the market, not *timing* the market.
Events

Dia de los Muertos event at Central Library | PREVIEW

Latinx Immigrants of Iowa is partnering with the Des Moines Public Library for the event.
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Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre presenting 'Peter and the Starcatcher'

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre will perform "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Stoner Theater from Oct. 25 through Nov. 3.
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Author Jeremy Griffin previews new short story collection

Jeremy Griffin is the author of "Scream Queen" and two other short-fiction collections. He will host a meet and greet at Beaverdale Books on Nov. 9.
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Iowa Arboretum & Gardens hosting inaugural Trick-or-Treat at Treehouse Village

Learn more online at https://iowaarboretum.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-treehouse-village/
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AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport hosting adoption, fundraising events this weekend

Amy Heinz of AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport introduces us to Kevin Bacon, one of the many pets up for adoption at the shelter.