We had a fun time celebrating our CDM volunteers at 515 Brewing Company!
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About us
Our mission is to connect all Iowans with European traditions, language learning and cultural experiences.. IECC has eight board members, an executive director and 35 committee members. Volunteer hours are 300 per month. DMEHA gives committee members a platform to express their cultural interests. Our fundraising events allow members to share their passion for European culture, cuisine, music and traditions with the Greater Des Moines community. We rely heavily on our members to identify needs they have in their lives and in their communities to drive our programming. Brief description of key programs/activities: Christkindlmarket Des Moines - Regional vendors offer old-world, handcrafted wares and ethnic foods in traditional wooden stalls. Performers provide culturally significant, family-friendly entertainment (polka bands, choirs, bell ringers, dancers) in a heated tent. In the KinderKorner area, children learn to count in another language, create a button tree ornament and listen to a story-teller. Mulled wine served in keepsake boot-shaped mugs and European-style Iowa craft beers are enjoyed. View images of Christmas Markets all over the world: http://ow.ly/w2bJZ Maifest - Celebrate German cuisine, beer and polka music at a casual, lively event. British High Tea - Experience a formal tea with British loose-leaf teas, tea sandwiches and desserts. Christmas in July Bike Ride - A Christmas-themed bike ride to Iowa craft breweries. Doing business in Europe - Etiquette training for business professionals. Viennese Ball - A formal event to celebrate Austrian music, dance and culture. Language School - A language school for non-native speaking children interested in European languages and native-speaking children relocating to Des Moines.
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http://www.iowaecc.org
External link for Iowa European Cultural Connection
- Industry
- Events Services
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Des Moines, IA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Europe Culture, European Heritage, and Non-Profit
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Des Moines
Des Moines, IA, US
Employees at Iowa European Cultural Connection
Updates
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We're pleased to announce the CDM vendors receiving the most votes in the following categories: People's Choice 1st place: Rusty Stars Alpacas 2nd place: Danish Windmill 3rd place: German Taste/Sugarplums Cakes and Confections Best Display 1st place: Danish Windmill 2nd place: Rusty Stars Alpacas 3rd place: Sugarplums Cakes and Confections/DamonLayne Woodworking Most Authentic 1st place: Danish Windmill 2nd place: German Taste 3rd place: Sugarplums Cakes and Confections
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Thanks to everyone that came out to support us at Christkindlmarket Des Moines this past weekend. We invite you to take this brief survey to let us know how we did so we can continue to make improvements to this treasured, family tradition: https://lnkd.in/g3V7jvsr
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2023 Christkindlmarket Des Moines Vendor Spotlight - Cajun Belle Learn more about one of our new vendors this year! https://bit.ly/3rgHUQV
Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2023 Vendor Spotlight - Cajun Belle
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***PLEASE SHARE: Christkindlmarket Des Moines is looking for a dedicated team of volunteers who loves the outdoors and loves to work with their hands. Maybe your employer offers VTO and you'd like to get a team of co-workers together. Maybe you're part of an athletic team/club and and you're looking for the perfect team-building outing. Under the supervising of our veteran festival leadership, you'll work in teams to set up and/or tear down the pre-manufactured wooden stalls used by vendors. Email christkindlmarketdsm@gmail.com with questions and interest.
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