Community Blog

Des Moines virtual book signing with author Matthew E. May on September 7th, 2010 at Jasper Winery beginning at 5:00 P.M.  Matthew May authored the book “In Pursuit of Elegance: Why The Best Ideas Have Something Missing”

The Social Media Club has been hosting events all across the country empowering people in social media and technology.  Their last virtual book signing was in New York with best selling author Daniel H. Pink .

You may be one of the millions of people who is saying to themselves, ” What exactly is a Virtual book signing?”  That’s a good question.  What is a Virtual Book Signing?  Click on the link to find out.  To reserve your ticket to Matthew E. May’s virtual book signing go to the Social Media Club website.

Olde English Village Apartments in West Des Moines

American Idol Live Tour August 26 at 7:30 P.M. Watch the Top Ten Contestants Perform at the Wells Fargo Arena.
If you don’t have your tickets yet then you’ve still got time. American Idol Live Tour Tickets start at $31 dollars.

Everybody is excited about the next season of American Idol.   But you still have an opportunity to see The Top Ten

Wells Fargo Arena

Contestants from season 9 Live.  The Top Ten American Idol Contestants are:

• Didi Benami
• Crystal Bowersox
• Lee DeWyze
• Andrew Garcia
• Casey James
• Aaron Kelly
• Michael Lynche
• Siobhan Magnus
• Katie Stevens
• Tim Urban

Vote  for your favorite American Idol star from season 9.

American Idol always brings a cheerful feeling to our TV screen.  How many families do you think are huddled up on the couch by the television waiting to see who will fall and who will rise to the top?

Vote for your favorite American Idol from Season 9 on the right-hand side

Olde English Village Apartments, West Des Moines

You’ve still got time to make it out to the Improv Comedy Night at the Val Air Ballroom.

This show has not yet been rated.   You might find it somewhere in the PG-13 to Rated R category.  The show depends on the suggestions of the audience and it’s all off of the top of the head so there is some parental advisory needed.

The doors open at Val Air Ballroom at 7pm and the show Improvisational Comedy show begins at 8 o’clock.  This is expected to be a LOL evening all night long.

August 25th, 2010 Wednesday evening Improv Comedy featuring Beautiful Walrus.

Improv tickets are just $5 so take your lady friend or you could even take your mother, you be the chooser.  For more information click -> Val Air Ballroom.com or call 515-223-6152

Olde English Village Aparments is less than 5 minutes away from the Val Air Ballroom. So have a good night and enjoy.  come back and let us know how you enjoyed the show.

Today begins the celebration of Des Moines Restaurant Week.  You can enjoy some of the best dining that Des Moines has to offer at a very reasonable price.  Restaurant week goes on from August 20th through August 29th.

How About A Date Night For Restaurant Week

This is the perfect time to go out on a date with that special friend that you’ve been interested in going out with.  Fellas step up to the plate and ask out your lady friend and ladies slide that gentleman a hint by talking about your favorite type of food.

Share The Link. Get The Date For Restaurant Week

Or the simple approache to dating someone special during Restaurant Week in Des Moines would be to share this link with them on Facebook or Twitter.  If they don’t get the idea then, then frankly they just aren’t really your type.

Restaurant Week Des Moines, Iowa Low prices on exclusive dining and great meals.  Take a look at Proof Restaurant, you should enjoy their Lamb and Samosas.  Come back and tell us of your wonderful experience.  Thank you for reading our blog.  For more information about living at Olde English Village Apartments 866-566-6404

Proof Restaurant Des Moines

West Des Moines, Iowa Jobs

Find a Job! Great Start!

We love our residents here at Olde English Village Apartments and we like to make sure that you and all in our community are employed and have access to the proper resources you need in order to advance in this life.  If you are in the job market, looking for a change of career or even an internship then the Iowa Workforce Jobs Website is a great resource for you.

Choose Your Career Path

It’s important to have an understanding of what you like to do and the career path that you desire to pursue.  Having a job is good, but the difference between a job and a career is that a career is that path that you choose on purpose with an intended future in mind.  Your job is most effectively used as a stepping stone to help you to reach another level.

For Student Internships in Iowa click Iowa Student Internship Opportunities

Square Credit Card Reader Scenario

What if you had an item on Craigslist that someone wanted to purchase from you but all they had was plastic?  Or picture this… You’re on your way move into your new Olde English Village Apartment in West Des Moines, Iowa, and that huge couch that your neighbor has been asking you about can’t fit in your truck.  You’ve been trying to get rid of it anyway because your place is fully furnished, but all he has is a credit card to pay with… What do you do?

It’s Easy to Square Up

If you’re Squared Up the solution is simple.  You respond with, “Debit or Credit?”  Then you’d  pull out your cell phone and swipe his card with the safe, free and easy to use Square Card Reader.   This Welcome to Square Video will show you how to use Square.  We think that this device has potential to be something really good.  What do you think?  Leave your comments.  Would you use this?  Do you know someone who would use this?  Thanks for reading and watching.

Welcome to Square Intro Video

Hey Olde English Village Apartments
Did you know…

Google Chrome is ideal for college students and young professionals. The extensions make for easy access and faster navigation through the world wide web.

I’m always checking for new extensions on Google Chrome and I just ran across this new extension that’s great for flash video.

FlashPlus Chrome Extension

Oh, and Chrome also comes for the Mac as well. Chrome for Mac Users
If you’re interested in purchasing a Mac for yourself then head up to the Apple Store on  Jordan Creek Parkway

Related Articles:
The Full Chromium Desk Top Experience

Be Prepared National Fresh Breath Day is August 6th

As a parent you understand that it is your responsibility to teach your child to brush their teeth.  If you smell their breath as they walk out of the door to go to school and it stinks you’ll tell them to go back into the apartment and brush their teeth.

But what about coworkers with bad breath.  Or if the shoe was on the other foot and you were the parent or the coworker with bad breath.  Would you want for your child or fellow coworker to let you know of this odor coming so liberally from the front of your face?  And how would you prefer to be told?

Here are a few examples of how you Should Not handle bad breath situations with coworkers:

“Hey, Dragon Breath, catch this gum!”
“Whoa! Your breath smells like a can of hot garbage, please turn that way!?”
Or “Here chew on this soap it might help your breath.”

Just be considerate because bad breath is serious. If you Google “bad breath and coworker” there are over 1.8 million webpages dedicated to this topic.

Dealing with bad breath
Keeping breath fresheners with you is always a good idea.  Drink lots of water and stay away from harsh foods when you have important meetings or dates.

Most cases of bad breath can be cured with a simple adjustment in the diet but if you notice a chronic issue then you need to talk your local dentist about solutions.

Visit this website for more tips on killing bad breath

Olde English Village Apartments

West Glen’s Fountain Plaza – Friday’s at the Fountain
Featuring Final Mix featuring Del Jones the Saxman

Every Friday this summer we are here to help you celebrate your freedom.  Friday’s at the Fountain  is located on Stone Brooke Terrace behind the Blue Moon Dueling restaurant.  You can come out early and enjoy a little shopping before you party, because you will party.

This Friday night affair has grown greater every week.  This week is Final Mix featuring Mr. Del Jones, a.k.a. Saxman. His blues will keep you grooving and dancing. The cover charge is five dollars.  There will be prizes, giveaways and all sorts of surprises.  21 and up please.  For more information visit West Glen Town Center

Don’t Party to Hard Olde English Village Residents

Next Page »