Hope you can be downtown Des Moines when they Flip the Switch at Holiday Lights Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Brenton Skating Plaza, bringing together the sights and sounds of the season. Admission is FREE!

Holiday Lights Des Moines will feature live performances from musicians and choirs, a horse-drawn carriage, specialty food vendors, face painting, and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus from 4-7 p.m. on the evening after Thanksgiving! At 6:28 p.m. we will light up the night sky as Des Moines mayor Frank Cownie flips the switch on a beautiful lighted tree!

Brenton Skating Plaza will also be open for public skating from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Adult admission to skate is $3.00, admission for children 12 and under is $2.00, and skate rental is $2.50.

Following the lighting, join us for another special community event under the stars at Festival of Trees and Lights at the Polk County Convention Complex. Admission to Festival of Trees and Lights is free from 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 28, but goodwill donations will be accepted.

Holiday Lights Des Moines is sponsored by MidAmerican Energy, Operation Downtown, City of Des Moines, Brenton Skating Plaza, Lite 104.1, KIOA 93.3, and produced by Downtown Events Group.

Stop by Brenton Skating Plaza to view the lighted tree throughout the winter season, and enjoy the holiday offerings from downtown businesses, restaurants and retailers.

Come stay in the Garden and Galley B&B in Indianola, a short drive from Des Moines, and enjoy the perfect leaf peeping views and holiday decorations of the South River Valley from the inns walls of windows. Visit them online at:  www.gardenandgalley.com

Gift certificates from Timberpine Lodge B & B make wonderful gift for friends and family. What could be easier then setting at your computer www.timberpinelodge@msn.com or picking up the phone (515-993-3386) and having your Christmas shopping done. Timberpine Lodge B & B has gift certificates available in any denomination for your gift giving needs. Give a dollar amount or give the gift of a room. Timberpine Lodge B & B is a wonderful place to get away. Our guests say it best, “This beautiful nature home was the perfect set up for us with no details left undone”, “Loved the decor of the home-very comfortable and inviting”, “Your place is so awesome, very peaceful and quiet. Love it!”, “Absolutely beautiful B & B!”, “We highly recommend it covered in snow-beautiful!”, “This was the best gift I’ve ever gotten!”. Make Timberpine Lodge B & B the best gift you’ve given.

Wow, the fall decorating is done. The lodge is full of leaves and berries and the wonderful colors of fall. Nature is not far behind. We are seeing many birds beginning to migrate through our area on their way to their winter homes. What a wonderful time to spend out of doors enjoying the color and crisp air at Timberpine Lodge B & B. Enjoy a campfire complete with marshmellows for roasting while you sip a cup of hot cider. When the outside gets too cool, cozy up in front of your own fireplace while enjoying a romantic movie. Reserve your room now for 10% off when you book for two nights at Timberpine Lodge B & B.

Come stay at Timberpine Lodge B & B and enjoy the birds. Recent guests counted 21 different species on their stay. Our custom built feeder can be viewed from the comfort of our screened in porch while sipping your coffee or tea in the morning and enjoying a wonderful home cooked breakfast.

See you soon,

Greg & Cheryl Arganbright
Innkeepers
Timberpine Lodge B & B

The Adel Sweet Corn Festival will be held in downtown Adel on August 9, 2008. Adel is located approximately 20 miles west of Des Moines on Highway 6 (Hickman Road). The historic Courthouse Square is the focal point of the Festival. Spend Saturday at the Festival and then come and soak in you private whirlpool tub at Timberpine Lodge B & B just 5 miles away.

Main Stage Entertainment
Adel Community Stage and Pavilion at 10th & Main

11:00 - 1:45 pm Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts
2:00 - 3:15 pm Keith West, Magician
3:30 - 4:45 pm Remnant Christian Blues Band
5:00 - midnight Beer Garden - gate charge is $5.00
16 oz beer or Mike’s hard lemonade $3
5:00 - 7:45 pm Exit 113
8:00 - midnight Toaster

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Greg & Cheryl
Innkeepers
Timberpine Lodge B & B

Are you still making plans for a fall get-a-way??? The leaves are getting very colorful in SW Iowa… The weather is perfect for travel.. So make plans and reservations to visit Greenfield’s finest vaction lodging at Back Inn Time Bed and Breakfast. www.backinntimebb.com You’ll love going back in time to this antique-filled family-style B&B in Southwest Iowa. Enjoy the simple life of beautiful gardens, front porch conversations and small-town quietness. Phone 641-743-6394

Ruth Johnson Innkeeper