Hello Becca,

Chill on the Hill Night 6

Faculty Lounge

6-9 PM Copper Creek Lake Park

$12 Admission includes a drink ticket

Ages 21+

Thank you to everyone that came out last Friday for our fifth night. We would love to see you again this week!

Thank you to our week 6 sponsors:

Platinum Stage: Elder Corporation

Concession Zone: Copper Shores Village- Immanuel

After Party: Mugsy's Pizza House and Irish Pub

Food truck: Iowa Classic Concessions and Hot off the Presses

East Polk Regional Afterhours

Join us for an informative afterhours event about how to find qualified candidates in today's workforce climate. Chad Pierce with Iowa Workforce Development and Brian Berry with Palmer Group will be be providing information about regional labor market, state and federal programs available to employers, and more.

Heavy appetizers will be served and attendees will receive a drink ticket.

This event will be held in the Golfer's Lounge at Toad Valley Golf Course.

Thank you to Meta/Altoona Data Center for being the sponsor for this event.

4:30-5:00 Networking

5:00-6:00 Program

Kindly RSVP by July 20th.

Learn more about our speakers:

Chad Pierce is a business engagement consultant with Iowa Workforce Development serving portions of central, northcentral, and western Iowa. He has been in this role for 2 years, starting in Fort Dodge, and currently working out of our American Job Center in Des Moines. He works closely with Iowa businesses to help diagnose workforce challenges and provide resources related to recruiting, tax credits, hiring, customized training opportunities, and detailed labor market information. Whether you’re developing, expanding, or consolidating your business, IWD can help facilitate your workforce needs.

Brian is currently a proud Employee Owner at Palmer Group serving in the role of Human Resources Director. He has spent the past 25 years working in a variety of roles within employment and staffing industry in the Des Moines area. Brian is passionate about serving others, his family and friends, and fishing.

Employee Retention Tax Credit

If your business hasn't filed for the Employee Retention Tax Credit you are owed or if you have been told you do not qualify CLICK HERE for more information. You can also reach out to Anthony Markey of the Markey Agency to schedule a quick meeting at 319-759-4036 or email him at  Markeyagency@gmail.com.

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel

AJ’s Steakhouse



o  Reservations

 Call 515.957.3535

Online at Open Table https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=168286&corrid=72106c20-f6d4-4abc-bb97-288412e25c71_

o  Normal Hours

Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday | 4pm – 9pm

Friday & Saturday | 4pm – 10pm

o  Wednesday & Thursday Night Specials - $25 each

AJ’S DUET: Bistro Filet, bourbon- glazed chicken breast, baked potato, broccoli

SURF & TURF: Bistro Filet & Petite Lobster Tail, baked potato, broccoli

 LAND & SEA: Bistro Filet & Shrimp Scampi, baked potato, broccoli

Racing

May 12 through September 30

Fridays & Saturdays – Post time 6PM

Sundays & Mondays – Post time 4PM

Special Race Days

·    July 7 & 8 – Festival of Racing – Post Time 6PM

Car Shows & Food Trucks

·      July 9 – Corvette Car Show

o  Food Trucks Location: Main Entrance

Jeff’s Kettle Corn from 3pm – 7pm

Karams Grill from 2:30pm-7pm

·      July 30 – Mustang Car Show

o  Food Trucks Location: Main Entrance

 TBD 

Free Live Entertainment

  Senior Tuesdays Entertainment – 11am, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Tuesday, July 4 - Clarksville Station Classic Country          

o  Tuesday, July 11 - Gaylin Sudik & Friends Swing & Polka

o  Tuesday, July 18 - Dale Menning & The Stardusters Variety

o  Tuesday, July 25 - Jerry Beauchamp Band Variety

 Friday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Friday, July 7 - Buckmiller Schwager Blues

o  Friday, July 14 - Hudson Road Variety   

o  Friday, July 21 - Route 66 Variety

o  Friday, July 28 - Mark Doty & The Cause Rock & Blues

 Saturday Night Entertainment – 10pm, Finish Line Show Lounge

o  Saturday, July 1 - Opus Taylor Classic Rock & Blues

o  Saturday, July 8 - Kick Rock                       

o  Saturday, July 15 – Craig Swalwell Blues/ Classic Rock/ Country

o  Saturday, July 22 - Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50’s 50’s/ 60’s Rock

o  Saturday, July 29 - Raquel & The Wildflowers Country & Rock

Monday Evening Trackside Tunes – 4:30pm, Outdoor Stage

o  Monday, July 3 – Gimikk Rock

Ticketed Events

·      July 13 - Dean Simmons - Garth Brookes Tribute

o  Tickets on Sale June 26

o  $25 per person – tickets are available for purchase at the gift shop

·      July 27 – Willie Farrell & Jonathan – Comedy Show

o  Tickets available June 17

o  FREE tickets to reserve your seat are available at the gift shop

This week's Lunch Special at the Hills Bar and Grill

Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

Lunch is served 11am-3pm

Member Events

Croz Nest East Blind Draw Darts Tournament

Saturday, July 22 1 PM

3801 Easton Blvd, Des Moines



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