There's nothing a chihuahua loves more than...more chihuahuas! -Get your chi's out and about and social! -Meet other chi's and their people. -All small breeds welcome -Events will be organized based on member interests and preferences. People are very spread out, and we don't want someone to feel they can't participate because events are always 50 miles away! A group with 3 very active members, to me, is better than a list of 50 people who never meet. So, as soon as we get a few people ready t …

The West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department and Hounds Haven Basset Rescue invite you and your “best friend” to lace up your sneakers and get moving by joining the West Des Moines Dog Walking Club! One of the easiest ways to get some physical activity into your day is to simply take a walk and get your blood pumping. Who would appreciate it the most if you invited him along? Your dog! The fact is your dog could use the walk just as much as you can. What would be even better is having a w …

A comfortable get-together for mommies, babies, and moms-to-be. An opportunity to meet others, socialize, and have fun! Each month there is a new speaker with a new activity to do with baby! NOTE: Meet-ups are always held the 1st Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-1:15pm.

Explore nature in our Des Moines Parks and reap the rewards. Check out spring’s woodland flowers at Greenwood Park or the lilac arboretum at Ewing Park. Photograph the prairie’s summertime flowers and butterflies at Glendale Cemetery and bundle up for a visit to the Scott Street Bridge or Gray’s Lake to see the bald eagles. While there try to spot signs of beavers at work to build their log homes. Take your binoculars to Easter Lake Park for bird watching or lace up your hiking boots for a winte …

The whole purpose of this group is to avoid the loneliness SAHM's often feel. We encourage members to be active in our group and have several activities each week to do. We don't have one type of 'average' meet up - we do all sorts of things! Tours of local businesses (fire department, dairy farm, police station, etc), stroll through the malls, walk the neighborhood trails, dine at local restaurants - both with and without our children, play dates at member's homes, trips to the zoo and park …

Looking for long and low riders known as the dachshund, badger dog, doxie, dash hound or weiner dog. All colors, sizes and gender, registered or nonregistered. Come have fun and socialize your doxie. For the safety and health of all of our weiners please be up to date on all vaccinations including bordetella, rabies, heartworm and monthly flea treatment. Not responsible for accidents or dog bites. Potlucks, fun events and prizes every couple months. Members share hosting events, playtime and cl …

There are Mommy groups and Daddy groups. But we'd like to meet other like-minded families! This group gives families the opportunity to spend time together while also meeting new friends for ALL the family members! Any families with young children who enjoy playing at the park, going to movies, playing video games, reading books, camping . . . well, doing anything together as a family . . . should join!

We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You want a variety of activities for you and your children, are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your family and need a support group that understands your special needs as an at-home mother. We know, because we’re at-home mothers too! We believe being a mother shouldn't isolate you, so mothers may bring their children with them! Having children present is considered a natural part of life! We usually me …

We are not accepting new members at this time. We are simply a group of friends, with children of similar ages, looking for an easier way to stay organized and plan playdates.