o get a home, garden or home entertaining-related event listed in HG, send a description of the event, including name, phone number/e-mail to: Jeff Morlan, Home Calendar, The Des Moines Register, P.O. Box 957, Des Moines, IA 50304-0957, call (515) 284-8166 or e-mail jemorlan@dmreg.com

GARDENING

- Pruning Crab Apple Trees: 9-11 a.m. today. Brenton Arboretum, 2629 Palo Circle, Dallas Center. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. kay@ thebrentonarboretum.org, (515) 992-4211. Web site: www.thebrenton arboretum.org. Reservations must.

- “Stream of Passion: Plant Lovers of Iowa State University”: Exhibit features faculty member Louis Pammel and two of his students, George Washington Carver and Ada Hayden. Through April 1, Reiman Gardens, 1407 Elwood Drive, Ames. Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors age 65 and older, $3 for youths ages 4-17, free for Iowa State students with ID. (515) 294-2710. Web site: www.reimangardens.iastate.edu.

- Woodland Hills Garden Club Fund-raiser: Guest speakers will be Mohamed Khan, WHO-AM (1040) radio host of “Gardening Today,” and Sally Worley, vocational director at the Homestead. 10 a.m.-noon today. Pleasant Hill Public Library, 5151 Maple Drive, Pleasant Hill. Free. 266-7815.

- Family Discovery Station: Plant Lover Ada Hayden: Children will write letters about favorite plants and draw a prairie design. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today. Reiman Gardens, 1407 Elwood Drive, Ames. Free for children, regular admission of $7 for adults. (515) 294-2710. Web site: www.reimangardens .iastate.edu.

- Des Moines Men’s Garden Club: An experienced floral arranger from Boeson the Florist will present a program on “Flower Arranging” and share some of the tips of the trade. All persons are welcome. Membership is open to all men, women and children interested in gardening. 6 p.m. Monday. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave. (515) 987-6196. Web site: www.westpres.org. Reservations required.

SHOWS, EXPOS

- Home & Product Expo: Opportunity to find ideas for building, remodeling, updating, painting or decorating a home. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Hy-Vee Hall, 730 Third St. $8 adults, $5 seniors and students, free for youths ages 5 and younger. (515) 270-8500. www.iowa eventscenter.com.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

- Des Moines Woodworkers Association: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for networking. John Twedt presents how to design, lay out and build kitchen cabinets. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Woodsmith Store, 10320 Hickman Road, Clive. (515) 254-9494.

- Make Herbal Tea: 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Fair World Gallery, 116 Fifth St., West Des Moines. Free. (515) 277-7550. Web site: www.fairworldgallery.com.

- Dijon-Orange Glazed Pork-Sicles: 6-8 p.m. Monday. Country Club Market, 2624 N.W. 157th St., Clive. $35. terrie@country clubmkt.com. (515) 987-5957. www.countryclubmkt.com.

- Intro to Cardmaking: 6-8 p.m. Monday. Michael’s, 1725 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny. $12. (515) 965-7712. Reservations suggested.

- Crochet a Sampler Afghan: Second of six classes will cover the bubble stitch. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Michael’s, 1725 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny. $15. (515) 965-7712. Web site: www.michaels.com/art/online/home. Reservations suggested.

- Lobster Mac and Cheese: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Country Club Market, 2624 N.W. 157th St., Clive. $35. terrie@countryclubmkt.com. (515) 987-5957. Web site: www.countryclubmkt.com. Reservations required.

- Seven Steps to a Perfect Workpiece: Squaring Up Lumber: Bryan Nelson, managing editor ShopNotes Magazine. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Woodsmith Store, 10320 Hickman Road, Clive. $8, and receive a $5 store coupon. (515) 254-9494.

- Crop Nite: Classroom equipment available to help make a scrapbook. 4-8:30 p.m. Friday. Michael’s, 1725 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny. $5. (515) 965-7712. Web site: www.michaels.com/art/online/home. Reservations suggested.

- Cooking Class: Basic knife skills. 6 p.m. Friday. Food Service Equipment and Supplies, 2701 Delaware Ave. $50. debbieg @boltonhay.com (515) 265-2554.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES

- Antiques and Collectibles Sale: Fundraiser for Kate Shelley Museum. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. today. Boone County Historical Center, 602 Story St., Boone. $1. (515) 432-1907.

CRAFT EVENTS

- Knitting Club: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 29, Book Vault, 105 S. Market St., Oskaloosa. (641) 676-1777.

- “Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting”: Join the studio audience for the taping of three shows. A reception will follow, with a chance to meet Marianne Fons and Liz Porter. 2:30-6 p.m. today. Iowa Public Television, 6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston. darla@iptv.org (515) 242-3100. www.iptv.org.

source : desmoinesregister.com