The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kick Off

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Jordan Creek Town Center | West Des Moines, IA

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The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick-off
Saturday, November 8th
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Come in north doors between Von Maur and Pottery Barn
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - DSM Choral Society singing Christmas carols center circle
12:30 PM - Kick Off program including Santa, Mrs. Claus, Major Dan Hull and Major Jolene Hull, and other special guests
- Santa drops first coin of the season in the red kettle
- DIgnitary drops first bill.
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Everyone is encouraged to give to the red kettle.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with kids
Coloring sheets for the kids
Cookies will be handed out
People can sign up to ring the bell!
1:00 PM - DSM Breakerz perform center circle
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Jordan Creek Town Center, Talbots, 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

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