Learn about soil quality restoration and rainscaping

On Saturday, May 7th, you could get FREE tips that could help improve your lawn at Victorian Acres Greenhouses, 1527 34^th Avenue SW in Altoona. The event will be held from 8:30-10 am. A demonstration area will be available to show how compost is applied to a lawn after aeration and how this benefits the watershed and your lawn. And be sure to put your name in the drawing for the compost bin giveaway. Read more

Get your trees for $30 each

Residents in Pleasant Hill have the opportunity to purchase trees for $30 each to enhance their property. Trees need to be ordered in advance and can be picked up on Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 - 11 am at the Hoover State Office Building Lot #3, 1305 East Walnut Street in Des Moines. Read more

Participate part in the senior tennis league

Participate in the senior tennis league

If you are a senior with free time on Wednesday mornings, we encourage you to join the Pleasant Hill Senior Tennis League. This league is meant for ages 55+. It's a great way to meet people and play the game of tennis. Beginner tennis players are welcome! We hope to see you this morning. Read more

Keep grass clippings in your yard when mowing

After mowing, be sure to blow your grass clippings back into your lawn. Clippings will decompose quickly and provide an essential source of nutrients and organic matter for the lawn. Code enforcement and police officers can issue citations to mowing contractors, lawn maintenance companies, and homeowners who fail to properly collect and dispose of this material. Read more

Discover the benefits of having a walkable city

Are you interested in learning the challenges and benefits of making cities more walkable and bike-able? If so, this speaker series may be of interest to you. The free event is tonight, Wednesday, May 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, 100 Locust St. in Des Moines. To register, visit iowa.uli.org.

The deadline is approaching to apply to be on a Board or Commission

Members of the community can volunteer on a Board or Commission and get involved in their city government. These activities help shape and influence public policy, and some also hear appeals, provide expertise, advocate, receive public concerns, or establish, review, and enforce policies and regulations. Appointments to Pleasant Hill city boards and commissions are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

There will be vacancies on the following city boards and commission, beginning July 1, 2016. Applications are being accepted through May 31, 2016.

Cemetery Board: 4-year term
Library Board: 4-year term
Parks & Recreation Commission: 3-year term

Upcoming calendar activities and events

Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming events and check out the community calendar on our website for more information.

Regular City Council Meeting: May 10, 24 and June 14, 28 at 6:30 pm, City Council Chambers
Toddler Time at the Library: Wednesday’s at 10 am
Preschool Story Time at the Library: Wednesday’s and Thursday’s at 10:30 am
Book Discussion at the Library: 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm
Movies and Popcorn at the Library: Thursday, May 19 at 6 pm
City Hall & Library Closed: Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day Holiday
Library Closed: Sunday, May 8 for Mother's Day
Bike Month: Celebrated during two Chill on the Hill events, Friday, May 20 and 27, Copper Creek Lake Park, Free entry for registered Bike Month bicycle riders.
Chill on the Hill: Friday, May 20, 27 and June 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 6 pm, Copper Creek Lake Park
Youth Fishing Derby: Saturday, June 4, Copper Creek Lake Park
Copper Creek Garage Sale: Saturday, June 11, Copper Creek neighborhood
Copper Creek Triathlon: Sunday, June 26, Copper Creek Lake Park
Farmers Market: Thursdays, May-October, 4-7 pm Berean Assembly of God Church