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2-hole Cab Bracelet
<p> These 2-hole cabochon beads are perfect for bracelet making, as they sit so flat on your wrist. Learn a netting stitch with Toho round beads, Superduos, and the 2-hole cabochons. No experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $72 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.</p> 2023-09-07 17:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 2:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Rosie the Riveters of Iowa Presentation
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Come learn more about Iowa's own women who went to work during WW2 with local historian and author Linda McCann.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Rosie the Riveter was the term given to the women who went to work during WWII. Most of the women went with hopes that would bring their husband or family members home sooner. Many women from Iowa went to the West Coast to work in plants that manufactured airplanes, tanks, and battleships.</p><p>A large number of women remained in Iowa and worked doing the same work here. The author was surprised how much production work went on in Iowa. Linda was able to speak with women who went to the coast and those who remained in Iowa and shares their memories in her book.</p><p>The author will be selling books after the event. Books are $20 each cash/check only.</p></div> 2023-07-03 19:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Key Change Series #2
<p>Key Change is presented by Orchestra Iowa and The University of Iowa School of Music. The series is dedicated to providing performing artists an opportunity to develop their musical vision culminating in a live performance.</p><p>A $10 donation is suggested.</p><p>Registering in advance is highly encouraged as seating is limited.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-11 20:00:00 -050010/17/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Opus Concert CaféCedar Rapids -
Creep the Alley Walking Tour - 2
<p>Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.</p><p>Included are stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear.</p><p>This tour is also offered on October 24.</p><p>Tour Guide: Jenny Thielman</p><p>Meeting location: Town Centre Plaza, Third Avenue & Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401</p><p>Walking tours are sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. </p> 2023-09-26 19:00:00 -0500
10/24/23 @ 6:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids