🌱 Black History Month At Bottle And Bottega + Allbreed Cat Show

Des Moines IA

14 February, 2022

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Happy Tuesday, Des Moines! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things going on around town today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 51 Low: 41. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: Bottle and Bottega Des Moines, a "paint and sip" art franchise, is celebrating Black History Month with special art sessions inspired by Black culture. One class focused on painting a Sankofa bird, a metaphor in the Black community for "looking back at the past while moving forward," reported KCCI Des Moines. Owners James and Bridget Neely also see their business as contributing to mental health in the Black community, as painting in a relaxing atmosphere can be "extremely therapeutic." "That makes this even more important because we're now giving back in a different way," Bridget Neely told reporters. "We're now creating a space where people can ... feel comfortable." (KCCI Des Moines)Over the weekend, feline fever took over Des Moines as owners and breeders gathered at the state fairgrounds for the Allbreed Cat Show. Over 160 cats of 40 different breeds competed in the event. Jill Singer brought her cat Tagalong, an oriental shorthair who earned "best cat" recognition from five separate judges. The competitive kitty is currently ranked fourth among all spayed and neutered cats in the Midwest by the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)On Sunday, a West Des Moines woman was arrested in connection with a Feb. 8 incident in which she allegedly struck her boyfriend in the head, opening a 1- to 2-inch laceration. Talia Sophia Reese, 23, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. According to court records, the alleged assault occurred when the victim "was trying to exit their residence without" the "approval" of Reese, who allegedly fled the scene in her vehicle after the incident. (theperrynews.com) Today in Des Moines: Toddler Storytime (Registration Required) At West Des Moines Public Library (9:30 AM)"Understanding PTSD" Webinar, Hosted By Mindspring Mental Health Alliance (12:00 PM)After-School Cooking Clubs At Real Food 4 Kids (3:30 PM) Iowa Online Concealed Carry Classes, Hosted By Equip 2 Conceal (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Mobile radars will be located in the 700 block of Bell Ave., the 3800 block of SE 22nd St., and the 1000 block of Herold Ave. today, Feb. 15. Visit the Des Moines Police Department's post for the full list of locations for the week. (Facebook)Looking for a new job in the Des Moines area? Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, visit the link to see the most recent opportunities that are still out there. (Des Moines Patch)If you're looking for things to do this week, check out the latest events in and around the Des Moines area. (Des Moines Patch) Loving the Des Moines Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.