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Join us for one or more of these upcoming events:
Botanical Blues
Sundays, January 4 - March 29, 2026
Performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Des Moines Botanical Garden - 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines
AARP members and one guest can receive a 25% discount on admission. Use the promo code “Forget Me Not” when purchasing tickets at the door. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance.
Shows are one hour, with a one-hour intermission between the two performances. Shows are held live in the conservatory. Botanical Blues attendees are welcome to wander the indoor gardens during the concert. Click here for more information about the series.
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Webinar: Intro to Social Media
Thursday, February 12, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom
Social media sites make it easy to share content and connect with other people online. In this presentation, you’ll get a general intro to social media and learn about some of the more popular social media sites like Facebook, X, and TikTok.
Webinar: Facebook
Thursday, February 19, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom
Curious about Facebook but concerned about privacy? Interested in learning how to set up a profile or a page? Want to learn more about Facebook Live? This lecture offers an overview of Facebook's evolution, its most popular features, and tips for getting in on the action. It will also cover privacy settings as well as the role of advertising on Facebook.
Webinar: Instagram Basics
Thursday, February 26, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom
You've probably heard about Instagram; now come learn about this visually-oriented sharing platform and what makes it one of the most exciting of the social media apps. This lecture introduces some of Instagram's popular features and will show you what all the buzz is about.
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