Events

Winefest UNexpected Cellar Secret Location: TBA May 10, 2024 Time: 6pm Community Choice is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the UNexpected Cellar at Winefest! We heard through the *grapevine* that this year’s Winefest is going to be the best yet... Here’s a taste of what to expect at our UNexpected Cellar: Multiple wine vendors sampling dozens of wine Exclusive discounts on bottles Themed food throughout the night Late evening cocktail and other exciting drinks Themed entertainment that is truly UNforgettable Permanent jewelry by Fuzed Jewelry and a henna artist on-site UNbelievable raffle prizes And so much MORE! Don’t miss out on the fun on May 10 at Winefest. Get tickets here!

Community Choice Credit Union 10 La Frentz Lane, Suite 300, Marshalltown, Iowa Time: May 17 at 9 am - 5 pm & May 18 from 9am - 12 pm Marshalltown, we have arrived. ✨ Join us on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th to celebrate the grand opening of the newest Community Choice location!!! We’ll have raffle prizes, drinks, treats, giveaways, swag & more. 📍 Where: The UNbank (aka Community Choice) at 10 La Frentz Lane, Suite 300, Marshalltown, Iowa 📆 When: Friday, May 17, 9am - 5pm and Saturday, May 18, 9am - 12pm ❓ Why: Because we are UNbelievably excited to officially become a part of the Marshalltown community! We’re ready to show Marshalltown what UNbanking is all about. Pop in, say hi, eat, drink, learn what we have to offer, and come have some good old-fashioned fun! See you soon, Marshalltown. View this event on Facebook here!

Total Taylor Takeover Thursday May 23, 2024 It’s the end of an era… Celebrate the final stretch of our Eras Tour Giveaway with a Total Taylor Takeover at Locust! Join us on Thursday, May 23 from 6 - 8 PM for a night full of Taylor-themed activities, games, drinks, snacks & more. No registration required. Just dress up as your favorite ✨Era✨ and come onover to 1408 Locust Street! Let’s Par-TAY 🤪 Here’s a taste of the totally Taylor-ed fun we have in store: - Beaded Sunglasses Station- Paint & Sip- Free Hair Tinsel from The Art Salon- Photo Station- Dress-Up Contest (The best-dressed will win a prize!)- Swiftie Swag (Including raffle prizes and some free) Travel through the eras with Community Choice on May 23! Are you ready for it?

Event: Iowa Craft Brew Festival Date: June 1, 2024 Time: 1 pm – 4 pm Location: Des Moines Water Works Park (2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321) Community Choice has some fun things brewing for this year’s Iowa Craft Brew Festival! Visit the Community Choice Table for swag, giveaways, and more. PLUS, our newest car giveaway is making its event debut at the festival… Yup, our 2024 Range Rover Velar will be there for all to see and to sign up to win later this year! Speaking of quiet luxury, shhh… We hear there’s a SILENT Disco at this year’s festival – and we’re pumped to be sponsoring it! Make sure to come see us at the Silent Disco: UNleashed. Check it all out and more at Water Works Park on Saturday, June 1! Tickets available for purchase at iowacraftbrewfestival.com.

Pride Tailgate 513 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 June 8, 2024 Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Show off your pride with us at the Pride Tailgate on June 8! Community Choice is partnering with Iowa Safe Schools during PrideFest weekend to show our UNapologetic support of the LGBTQ+ community. Bring the whole fam! This Pride Tailgate was created to provide a safe space for all LGBTQ+ youth to celebrate Pride. It is an age-appropriate, family-friendly, and alcohol-free tailgate held annually in Des Moines. Community Choice has tons of fun in store for this year's tailgate! Stop by on June 8 between 12 - 4 pm for free swag, photo ops + photo props, chalk, yard games and a GIVEAWAY! (Would it really be a Community Choice-sponsored event without a giveaway?) See you on June 8 for an UNexpectedly delightful day!

MercyOne Game Show Gala Date: June 13 Time: Check-in at 5:30 pm; Program & Game Show at 6:30 pm Location: Community Choice Convention Center Ballroom Join us for the 15th Annual MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala! Be a part of this action-packed event filled with non-stop fun and UNexpected excitement. Raffle prizes, games, giveaways, and more are all in store! This fun-spirited game show-style fundraiser, produced by MercyOne Des Moines Foundation and presented by Community Choice Credit Union, supports MercyOne House of Mercy, one of Iowa’s largest and most comprehensive providers of vital services for persons with substance use disorders, especially parenting women with children. UNbank for good with us on June 13 for the MercyOne Game Show Gala. To purchase a ticket to this event visit: https://mercydesmoines.ejoinme.org/gameshowgala24 COME OVER TO SEE THE RANGE ROVER! We're showing off the 2024 Range Rover Velar that YOU could win at the MercyOne Game Show Gala.

Summer Daze The Parc Ames 202 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 June 20, 2024 5 pm - 7:30 pm Join us at The Parc on Thursday, June 20 to celebrate the first official day of summer! We have fun for the family in store from 5 - 7:30 pm at 202 E Lincoln Way. First 100 attendees will receive a $5 food voucher! Kiddos will receive a free book from Raising Readers of Story County. 📚 Bubbles, chalk, hula hoops, inflatables, face painting & more fun for the whole fam. And – of course – food trucks!!! Including: Eggroll Ladies, Totally Rolled, Big Mama's Bistro, Nes Emil, Outside Scoop, and Big Al's BBQ. 😋 The 2024 Range Rover Velar that we are giving away later this year will be in attendance at Summer Daze! Come check it out and enter to WIN. And so much more! A day of guaranteed family fun in Ames? Heck yeah! Let the summer daze begin. See the Facebook event here!

Ames on the Half Shell June 21 5 pm - 8 pm Bandshell Park 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA 50010 Save the date for Ames on the Half Shell on June 21! Community Choice will be there handing out free swag and we’ll have sign-ups for our Range Rover Giveaway. Ames on the Half Shell is an outdoor concert series presented by the City of Ames, Iowa. It’s a lively and vibrant event that brings together music lovers, local artists, and the community. Held during the warmer months, the concerts take place in various parks or outdoor venues, allowing attendees to enjoy live music in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. Whether you’re into rock, jazz, folk, or any other genre, Ames on the Half Shell offers a diverse lineup of performances. So, grab your picnic blanket, gather your friends, and get ready to groove to the rhythm of great tunes! Admission: $5 (cash preferred; processing fees apply for credit card payment) Discounted season passes are available at https://amesonthehalfshell.com/tickets.

Yoga at Locust 1408 Locust St Suite 102, 50309 June 21, 2024 Time: 6 pm - 7 pm UNwind with us in the heart of downtown Des Moines! Join us on June 21, 6 - 7 pm, at 1408 Locust Street for an evening of relaxing yoga.  Take in the views of the beautiful sculpture park and enjoy some fresh air with our garage door open during a FREE, fun yoga session! Two instructors from Power Life will guide us in yoga flows, followed by complimentary wine & charcuterie.  Sign up here! Maximum of 25 attendees so don't wait to register! Ages 14+. Free yoga, drinks & snacks? Yoga-tta love it.

Principal Park 1 Line Dr., Des Moines, Iowa, 50309 August 1, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for an exciting evening of swag giveaways and Money Mammals promotion from 5:30 – 7:30 pm as we celebrate Cubbie’s Birthday!