Here are four events hitting Des Moines and Omaha this week, starting with the WordPress Happy Hour tonight. Look below for more information – indented descriptions are taken from event websites.

Also, make sure to check out our events page weekly as we’re constantly adding new ones. If you have an event you feel belongs on the list please email danny@siliconprairienews.com.

Tuesday, June 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – WordPress Happy Hour

Des Moines Social Club (1408 Locust Street)

Join us on Tuesday, June 15 for an informal gathering of the Central Iowa WordPress community. Come out to meet some new folks and see old friends. We’ll be talking about WordCamp Chicago and planning for our own WordCamp Iowa scheduled August 7. Drinks are on you, we’ll provide the witty conversation.

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More information at desmoines.wphappyhour.org

Wednesday, June 16 5-7 p.m. – foursquare Meetup

Slowdown (729 North 14th Street)

Meet people in your city who use and love foursquare! You can self-organize to decide where to hold the meetup, and after June 16 you can decide how often you want to meet.

Bring your friends who don’t use foursquare yet, make new friends who already use foursquare!

More information at meetup.com/foursquare/4098/

Thursday, June 17, 4 p.m. – Beer & Blog

Brazen Head Irish Pub (319 N 78th South)

Beer & Blog is upon us once again. Unlike the previous blog meetup (Omaha Blog Co.), this one is taking place twice a month. Hope you’re able to join us.

RSVP on Meetup.com: meetup.com/omaha-beer-and-blog.

Learn more about Beer & Blog: Omaha Beer & Blog meetup kicks off Thursday, May 20 at Brazen Head

Friday, June 18, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Midlands Venture Forum (MVF): Educational Lunch Session

Regency Lodge (909 South 107th Avenue)

Program Topic: Everything You Wanted to Know About Patents But Didn’t Want to Pay to Ask

A targeted primer and Q&A luncheon session concerning patent issues often experienced by startup entrepreneurs and their service providers.

Our presenters for the session will be:

• David Milligan, patent attorney and founder of Advent IP
• Kevin West, law firm of Merchant & Gould

Lunch available starting at 11:15 a.m.

Free for MVF member, $15 for non-members

More information at mvforum.com/events