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(319) 337-9444138 South Clinton Street , Iowa CityJohannesburg South Africa, Fochville
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Sensory Bins In Greene Square
<p>The library will have a variety of sensory activities for your child to enjoy in Greene Square.</p><p>The library will have a variety of sensory activities for your child to enjoy in Greene Square. Sensory bins and other sensory activities can help children develop their fine motor skills and improve their focus and concentration. In the event of inclement weather, we will have the program in front of the library on the 4th Ave side under the eaves.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-23 10:30:00 -0500
6/24/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Lifelong Learning: Wellness in Nature for Seniors
<p><strong>The outdoors provides a great foundation for principles of healthy living and wellness: fresh air, deep breathing, sitting less, stretching, and building strength. Heather Rittgers, CNWC, CPT, CHIP Facilitator, and Lifestyle Educator Barbara Maring will introduce breathing techniques and mindful movement, followed by gentle stretching and a discussion on the importance of strengthening activities. This class will be held outside in close proximity to Amazing Space, and is designed for our friends who are 55 years of age and up, and those with mobility concerns that prevent them from being regularly active or outdoors. Coffee and tea will be provided. Pre-registration required. Fee: $5</strong></p> 2019-04-05 11:00:00 -0500
5/08/199:30 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Info Meeting and Open House
<p>Visit Iowa's first Cohousing community, Prairie Hill in Iowa City. Meet residents here and learn about homes now available. We live sustainably in LEED-certified homes around a Common House for shared activities and meals, on eight acres of land near downtown and the university.</p> 2019-03-26 16:00:00 -0500
5/12/1912:30 p.m.Prairie Hill CohousingIowa City -
Parachute Fun!
<p>Join us for a session of parachute games and songs at Ladd Library! Parachute play encourages physical activity and promotes the development of motor coordination and social skills.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-10 10:30:00 -05005/10/1910:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
PD Dance Moves
<p>60-minute dance program for People with Parkinson’s Disease. Care partners are welcome to attend. Dance can improve balance, flexibility, range of motion, and overall improve your ability to accomplish your activities of daily living. The class utilizes technical elements from various dance styles including Jazz, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Argentine Tango. Previous dance experience not required.</p> 2019-05-08 11:30:00 -05005/08/1910:30 a.m.Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource CenterCedar Rapids -
Anything Could Happen!
<p>Every Friday, you’re out early. You’re bored and looking for something to do. Your search is over! Friday afternoons starting at 1:30, we will have themed activities for teens ranging from making stuffed animals to playing with robots. Meet us in the Union at the Downtown Library. Anything could happen!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-10 15:00:00 -0500
5/10/191:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
University Club Spring Fashion Show
<p>What to Wear?!! Join the University Club for their May Luncheon and Style Show. Clothing is modeled by club members from local stores-showing the latest fashions for active and fun lifestyles!</p> 2019-05-03 13:30:00 -05005/14/1911:30 a.m.Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference CenterCoralville -
Orchestra Iowa: Pied Piper
<p>Join Orchestra Iowa’s talented chamber ensembles as they introduce preschool-aged children to the instruments of the orchestra! Focused on fun and learning, Pied Piper Concerts offer children the opportunity to enjoy an up-close and personal chamber concert. This week we will be learning about the brass section and sampling music performed by a brass quintet.</p><p>A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.</p> 2019-04-30 11:00:00 -0500
5/09/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
The Joy of Music for Caregivers & Care Receivers
<p>Come and experience the joy of music. Certified music therapists engage caregivers and care receivers in activities that promote physical health, psychological wellbeing, communication, and cognitive skills. To request caregiving assistance while attending this event, please call (319) 221-8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org. There may be charges associated with this program.</p> 2019-04-15 13:45:00 -0500
5/13/191:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
IMAGINATION! Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival brings you IMAGINATION! Square each year, which provides family-friendly, educational, and interactive booths, along with FREE family activities! Join us on the lawn of Newbo City Market for this event. This event takes place during and after our annual parade.</p><p>This event is free!</p> 2017-11-30 14:00:00 -0600
6/29/199:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
PD Dance Moves
<p>60-minute dance program for People with Parkinson’s Disease. Care partners are welcome to attend. Dance can improve balance, flexibility, range of motion, and overall improve your ability to accomplish your activities of daily living. The class utilizes technical elements from various dance styles including Jazz, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Argentine Tango. Previous dance experience not required.</p> 2019-05-15 11:30:00 -05005/15/1910:30 a.m.Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource CenterCedar Rapids -
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The Annual City High Best Buddies Talent Show
<p>Our Annual Talent show will be Thursday, May 9th from 7-9 p.m. at City High Schools historic Opstad Auditorium. There will be singing, dancing, stand-up comedy and a host of other performances from local talent. This is the City High Chapter of Best Buddies only local fundraising event and the proceeds go to pay for our group activities, our chapter dues and to pay for members of our leadership team to attend the annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference held in Bloomington, Indiana each summer.</p><p>We guarantee you will be thoroughly entertained and that you will be helping our chapter continue its mission to make City High School a truly inclusive school where all students are valued members of an amazing student body.</p><p>Tickets are only $5 for students and $10 for adults, although additional contributions can be made to our award winning club. We look forward to seeing you there!</p> 2019-05-03 21:00:00 -0500
5/09/197:00 p.m.City High School Opstad AuditoriumIowa City -
Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association Pancake Breakfast
<p>The Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association announces its Annual Pancake Breakfast to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Kenwood Park United Methodist Church (175 34th Street NE). This annual event features pancakes, sausage, fruit and choice of drink. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under eat free. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser go to support KPNA’s activities for youth and families in the neighborhood including programs at Kenwood Leadership Academy and improvements at Kenwood Park. There will be a free flag exchange. Bring your torn or worn US flag and exchange it for a band new one. What a great way to celebrate spring. Bring your mother. Come join your friends and neighbors for a good breakfast. The pancakes, sausage and coffee will be hot. Hope to see you there.</p> 2019-04-12 10:30:00 -05005/11/197:00 a.m.Kenwood Park United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
StoryJAM
<p>StoryJAM is a music, movement, and stories program for children and their families. Designed to develop singing and music making as an early literacy skill, come prepared to move, shake, and sing as we take "Joy in Action and Music".</p> 2019-05-08 11:00:00 -0500
5/08/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Weber Days: Irving Weber Storytime
<p>In celebration of Iowa City historian, Irving Weber, we will learn about his legend and his fascinating historical connections to Iowa City including his local history bus tours, his swimming career at Iowa and of course his days as an ice cream maker!</p><p>Preschool Storytime includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities.</p><p>This program is part of ICPL’s Weber Days, a series of Local History programs and events honoring the memory and work of Iowa City Historian Irving B. Weber.</p> 2019-05-01 11:00:00 -0500
5/16/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Memory Café
<p><strong>Fee: none.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Fridays</strong><strong>, 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/9</strong></p><p><strong>10</strong><strong> - 11 AM in room 208</strong></p><p>Facilitator: Alzheimer's Association</p><p>Memory Café is a welcoming gathering place where people living with memory loss and their partners can come together to relax, socialize with others, and enjoy a cup of coffee, an activity, or a presentation.</p><ul><li>What to expect: peer support; social connections with individuals with shared experiences; an informal, relaxed, stigma-free environment; opportunities for education, support, enrichment, and friendship. </li><li>What not to expect: formal supervision or care service; support group facilitation. </li><li>Who should attend: Individuals concerned about their memory or who have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Early Stage Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or a related disorder, and their friends and families.</li></ul> 2019-04-15 11:00:00 -05005/10/1910:00 a.m.The CenterIowa City -
Marion Arts Festival
<p>Experience collaborative, creative merrymaking at its finest. Join friends old and new 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 in City Square Park for the free, fun, and family friendly 27th annual Marion Arts Festival.</p><p>The event features fifty fine artists hailing from coast to coast, a slate of emerging artists, and family activities, including wet clay play with the Iowa Ceramics Center. Add in specialty food vendors and a warm welcome from retailers and restaurants in Uptown Marion! </p> 2019-04-07 17:00:00 -0500
5/18/199:00 a.m.Marion City Square ParkMarion -
Be a Hunger Hero
<p>Be a Hunger Hero and join the fun to benefit Mary’s Meals which provides meals to hungry children in 18 countries around the world. </p><p>This family-friendly event will have activities for all ages!! Located at the Solon Recreation & Nature Area.</p><p>- 5K run at 9 am </p><p>- 1 Mile walk at 10 AM</p><p>- Bags tournament at 10:30 AM</p><p>- Knockout Basketball competitions at 11:00 AM</p><p> </p><p>PLUS</p><p>- Kids super-hero training course, Bouncy house, Face painting</p><p>- Real life heroes - Local Firefighters and Johnson County K-9 unit</p><p>- Super hero cape making, Mini photo sessions</p><p>- Live entertainment</p><p>- Concessions</p><p> </p><p>For more information, find us on Facebook at "Be a Hunger Hero 2019” : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/831713827175152/">https://www.facebook.com/events/831713827175152/</a></p><p>Rain location - Solon St. Mary's Parish Hall</p><p>Register for Race & Bags at : <a href="http://getmeregistered.com/BeAHungerHero">http://getmeregistered.com/BeAHungerHero</a></p><p><br></p> 2019-04-18 12:00:00 -0500
5/11/199:00 a.m.Solon Recreation & Nature AreaSolon -
Prima's Picks Summer Reading Program for Kids
<p><strong><em><u>Join us for Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program</u></em></strong><br><em>a summer reading program for preschool-age through teens</em><br>May 18 through August 24, 2019</p><p>Between June 8 and August 21 we invite all children and teens to keep track of their reading time and/or books read to be eligible for prizes. Prizes will be given away at our End of Summer Picnic Lunch.</p><p>Reading logs will be available at M and M Bookstore starting on May 15, 2019.</p><h5><strong>For all reading levels </strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party</strong><ul><li>Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1 pm to 3 pm. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Meet the Author! </strong>Discover how books are made.<ul><li>Saturday, May 18, 2019, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Daphne Self</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Shannon Schlotfelt</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Mary Griffith Chalupsky</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, August 14, 11 am to Noon: K.M. Ryant Hutzel</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Prima’s Picks End of Summer Picnic</strong><ul><li>Saturday, August 24 from Noon to 2 pm</li><li>Prizes will be given away. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Preschool Story Time, stories & activities for ages 3 to 6</strong></h5><ul><li>Tuesdays, 11 am to 11:45 am<ul><li>June 11, 18, 25</li><li>July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30</li><li>August 6, 13, 20</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Story Time for School Age, stories for ages 6 to 12</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 11 am to Noon<ul><li>June 19, 26</li><li>July 3, 17, 24, 31</li><li>August 7</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Club for Middle Grades, grade 5 to 7</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 1 pm to 2 pm</li><li>Registration required. Call 319-396-8420 to register.<ul><li>June 19: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36497525-the-creature-of-the-pines" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Unicorn Rescue Society,</a> $10, copy of the book included</li><li>June 26: Hunger Games Activities, $5</li><li>July 17: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27969099-the-changelings" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Changelings</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 24: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24611765-the-last-kids-on-earth" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Last Kids on Earth</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 31: Harry Potter Activities, $5</li><li>August 7: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22718727-book-scavenger" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Book Scavenger</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Clubs for Teens, ages 13 to 18</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>What’cha Reading </strong>— Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read.<ul><li>Thursday, June 20, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li>Thursday, July 18, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li><br></li><li>Thursday, August 15, 5 pm to 6 pm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Our Pick Book Club</strong>— Teens are welcome to join our regular “Our Pick” Book Club this summer. We have chosen two books that are appropriate for teens and adults.<ul><li>June 27, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20643052-ink-and-bone" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ink and Bone</a></em> by Rachel Caine</li><li>July 25, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34908.Here_There_Be_Dragons" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Here, There Be Dragons</a></em> by James A. Owen</li><li><br></li></ul></li></ul><p>* A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 13 participating in our events and remain in the store for the duration.</p> 2019-05-11 16:00:00 -05005/18/1912:00 a.m.M & M BooksCedar Rapids -
Prima's Picks Summer Reading Program for Kids
<p><strong><em><u>Join us for Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program</u></em></strong><br><em>a summer reading program for preschool-age through teens</em><br>May 18 through August 24, 2019</p><p>Between June 8 and August 21 we invite all children and teens to keep track of their reading time and/or books read to be eligible for prizes. Prizes will be given away at our End of Summer Picnic Lunch.</p><p>Reading logs will be available at M and M Bookstore starting on May 15, 2019.</p><h5><strong>For all reading levels </strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party</strong><ul><li>Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1 pm to 3 pm. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Meet the Author! </strong>Discover how books are made.<ul><li>Saturday, May 18, 2019, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Daphne Self</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Shannon Schlotfelt</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Mary Griffith Chalupsky</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, August 14, 11 am to Noon: K.M. Ryant Hutzel</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Prima’s Picks End of Summer Picnic</strong><ul><li>Saturday, August 24 from Noon to 2 pm</li><li>Prizes will be given away. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Preschool Story Time, stories & activities for ages 3 to 6</strong></h5><ul><li>Tuesdays, 11 am to 11:45 am<ul><li>June 11, 18, 25</li><li>July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30</li><li>August 6, 13, 20</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Story Time for School Age, stories for ages 6 to 12</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 11 am to Noon<ul><li>June 19, 26</li><li>July 3, 17, 24, 31</li><li>August 7</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Club for Middle Grades, grade 5 to 7</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 1 pm to 2 pm</li><li>Registration required. Call 319-396-8420 to register.<ul><li>June 19: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36497525-the-creature-of-the-pines" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Unicorn Rescue Society,</a> $10, copy of the book included</li><li>June 26: Hunger Games Activities, $5</li><li>July 17: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27969099-the-changelings" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Changelings</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 24: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24611765-the-last-kids-on-earth" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Last Kids on Earth</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 31: Harry Potter Activities, $5</li><li>August 7: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22718727-book-scavenger" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Book Scavenger</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Clubs for Teens, ages 13 to 18</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>What’cha Reading </strong>— Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read.<ul><li>Thursday, June 20, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li>Thursday, July 18, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li><br></li><li>Thursday, August 15, 5 pm to 6 pm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Our Pick Book Club</strong>— Teens are welcome to join our regular “Our Pick” Book Club this summer. We have chosen two books that are appropriate for teens and adults.<ul><li>June 27, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20643052-ink-and-bone" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ink and Bone</a></em> by Rachel Caine</li><li>July 25, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34908.Here_There_Be_Dragons" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Here, There Be Dragons</a></em> by James A. Owen</li><li><br></li></ul></li></ul><p>* A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 13 participating in our events and remain in the store for the duration.</p> 2019-05-18 16:00:00 -05005/18/1912:00 a.m.M & M BooksCedar Rapids -
Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale
<p>Help support The Salvation Army with a Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale.</p> 2019-04-03 11:00:00 -0500
5/11/197:00 a.m.The Salvation Army ChapelCedar Rapids -
Trail Trekkers: Sounds of Spring
<p><strong>As the weather warms up, so does the frog chorus! Listen for frogs at the wetlands. Learn about the frog life cycle and special frog features, sing frog songs, and go on a frog watching hike. Registration required. Free</strong></p> 2019-04-04 11:00:00 -0500
5/08/1910:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Prima's Picks Summer Reading Program for Kids
<p><strong><em><u>Join us for Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program</u></em></strong><br><em>a summer reading program for preschool-age through teens</em><br>May 18 through August 24, 2019</p><p>Between June 8 and August 21 we invite all children and teens to keep track of their reading time and/or books read to be eligible for prizes. Prizes will be given away at our End of Summer Picnic Lunch.</p><p>Reading logs will be available at M and M Bookstore starting on May 15, 2019.</p><h5><strong>For all reading levels </strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party</strong><ul><li>Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1 pm to 3 pm. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Meet the Author! </strong>Discover how books are made.<ul><li>Saturday, May 18, 2019, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Daphne Self</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Shannon Schlotfelt</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Mary Griffith Chalupsky</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, August 14, 11 am to Noon: K.M. Ryant Hutzel</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Prima’s Picks End of Summer Picnic</strong><ul><li>Saturday, August 24 from Noon to 2 pm</li><li>Prizes will be given away. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Preschool Story Time, stories & activities for ages 3 to 6</strong></h5><ul><li>Tuesdays, 11 am to 11:45 am<ul><li>June 11, 18, 25</li><li>July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30</li><li>August 6, 13, 20</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Story Time for School Age, stories for ages 6 to 12</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 11 am to Noon<ul><li>June 19, 26</li><li>July 3, 17, 24, 31</li><li>August 7</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Club for Middle Grades, grade 5 to 7</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 1 pm to 2 pm</li><li>Registration required. Call 319-396-8420 to register.<ul><li>June 19: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36497525-the-creature-of-the-pines" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Unicorn Rescue Society,</a> $10, copy of the book included</li><li>June 26: Hunger Games Activities, $5</li><li>July 17: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27969099-the-changelings" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Changelings</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 24: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24611765-the-last-kids-on-earth" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Last Kids on Earth</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 31: Harry Potter Activities, $5</li><li>August 7: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22718727-book-scavenger" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Book Scavenger</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Clubs for Teens, ages 13 to 18</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>What’cha Reading </strong>— Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read.<ul><li>Thursday, June 20, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li>Thursday, July 18, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li><br></li><li>Thursday, August 15, 5 pm to 6 pm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Our Pick Book Club</strong>— Teens are welcome to join our regular “Our Pick” Book Club this summer. We have chosen two books that are appropriate for teens and adults.<ul><li>June 27, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20643052-ink-and-bone" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ink and Bone</a></em> by Rachel Caine</li><li>July 25, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34908.Here_There_Be_Dragons" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Here, There Be Dragons</a></em> by James A. Owen</li><li><br></li></ul></li></ul><p>* A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 13 participating in our events and remain in the store for the duration.</p> 2019-05-19 16:00:00 -05005/19/1912:00 a.m.M & M BooksCedar Rapids -
Summer Family Art Workshop: Fun with Fanfrnochs
<p>A pot, animal bladder, and horse hair. That’s all you needed for this traditional Czech/Slovak instrument, the fanfrnoch. For a long time, those may have been on hand at home, but today it’s not so common. Today we will be learning how to make our own fanfrnoch out of recycled materials that you might find in your house today.</p> 2019-05-03 14:00:00 -0500
5/11/191:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Scholastic Chess Club
<p>Join the Scholastic Chess Club the first and third Sundays of the month (Oct-May) from 2-5 pm at Downtown Library. Students grades K-12 are welcome to come and learn how to play this great universal game! Take part in group lessons, organized chess activities, friendly tournaments, and free time to just play chess. For more information, connect with the Cedar Rapids Chess Club on Facebook or visit <a href="http://www.chessiniowa.org/crchess">www.chessiniowa.org/crchess</a>.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-19 16:30:00 -0500
5/19/192:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Prima's Picks Summer Reading Program for Kids
<p><strong><em><u>Join us for Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program</u></em></strong><br><em>a summer reading program for preschool-age through teens</em><br>May 18 through August 24, 2019</p><p>Between June 8 and August 21 we invite all children and teens to keep track of their reading time and/or books read to be eligible for prizes. Prizes will be given away at our End of Summer Picnic Lunch.</p><p>Reading logs will be available at M and M Bookstore starting on May 15, 2019.</p><h5><strong>For all reading levels </strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party</strong><ul><li>Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1 pm to 3 pm. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Meet the Author! </strong>Discover how books are made.<ul><li>Saturday, May 18, 2019, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Daphne Self</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Shannon Schlotfelt</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Mary Griffith Chalupsky</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, August 14, 11 am to Noon: K.M. Ryant Hutzel</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Prima’s Picks End of Summer Picnic</strong><ul><li>Saturday, August 24 from Noon to 2 pm</li><li>Prizes will be given away. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Preschool Story Time, stories & activities for ages 3 to 6</strong></h5><ul><li>Tuesdays, 11 am to 11:45 am<ul><li>June 11, 18, 25</li><li>July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30</li><li>August 6, 13, 20</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Story Time for School Age, stories for ages 6 to 12</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 11 am to Noon<ul><li>June 19, 26</li><li>July 3, 17, 24, 31</li><li>August 7</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Club for Middle Grades, grade 5 to 7</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 1 pm to 2 pm</li><li>Registration required. Call 319-396-8420 to register.<ul><li>June 19: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36497525-the-creature-of-the-pines" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Unicorn Rescue Society,</a> $10, copy of the book included</li><li>June 26: Hunger Games Activities, $5</li><li>July 17: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27969099-the-changelings" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Changelings</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 24: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24611765-the-last-kids-on-earth" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Last Kids on Earth</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 31: Harry Potter Activities, $5</li><li>August 7: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22718727-book-scavenger" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Book Scavenger</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Clubs for Teens, ages 13 to 18</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>What’cha Reading </strong>— Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read.<ul><li>Thursday, June 20, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li>Thursday, July 18, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li><br></li><li>Thursday, August 15, 5 pm to 6 pm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Our Pick Book Club</strong>— Teens are welcome to join our regular “Our Pick” Book Club this summer. We have chosen two books that are appropriate for teens and adults.<ul><li>June 27, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20643052-ink-and-bone" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ink and Bone</a></em> by Rachel Caine</li><li>July 25, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34908.Here_There_Be_Dragons" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Here, There Be Dragons</a></em> by James A. Owen</li><li><br></li></ul></li></ul><p>* A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 13 participating in our events and remain in the store for the duration.</p> 2019-05-20 16:00:00 -05005/20/1912:00 a.m.M & M BooksCedar Rapids -
StoryJAM
<p>StoryJAM is a music, movement, and stories program for children and their families. Designed to develop singing and music making as an early literacy skill, come prepared to move, shake, and sing as we take "Joy in Action and Music".</p> 2019-05-15 11:00:00 -0500
5/15/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Prima's Picks Summer Reading Program for Kids
<p><strong><em><u>Join us for Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program</u></em></strong><br><em>a summer reading program for preschool-age through teens</em><br>May 18 through August 24, 2019</p><p>Between June 8 and August 21 we invite all children and teens to keep track of their reading time and/or books read to be eligible for prizes. Prizes will be given away at our End of Summer Picnic Lunch.</p><p>Reading logs will be available at M and M Bookstore starting on May 15, 2019.</p><h5><strong>For all reading levels </strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Prima’s Picks Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party</strong><ul><li>Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1 pm to 3 pm. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Meet the Author! </strong>Discover how books are made.<ul><li>Saturday, May 18, 2019, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Daphne Self</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Shannon Schlotfelt</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 11 am to Noon: Mary Griffith Chalupsky</li><li><br></li><li>Wednesday, August 14, 11 am to Noon: K.M. Ryant Hutzel</li><li><br></li></ul></li><li><strong>Prima’s Picks End of Summer Picnic</strong><ul><li>Saturday, August 24 from Noon to 2 pm</li><li>Prizes will be given away. Prima, the alpaca, will be at the store for picture opportunities.</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Preschool Story Time, stories & activities for ages 3 to 6</strong></h5><ul><li>Tuesdays, 11 am to 11:45 am<ul><li>June 11, 18, 25</li><li>July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30</li><li>August 6, 13, 20</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Story Time for School Age, stories for ages 6 to 12</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 11 am to Noon<ul><li>June 19, 26</li><li>July 3, 17, 24, 31</li><li>August 7</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Club for Middle Grades, grade 5 to 7</strong></h5><ul><li>Wednesdays, 1 pm to 2 pm</li><li>Registration required. Call 319-396-8420 to register.<ul><li>June 19: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36497525-the-creature-of-the-pines" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Unicorn Rescue Society,</a> $10, copy of the book included</li><li>June 26: Hunger Games Activities, $5</li><li>July 17: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27969099-the-changelings" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Changelings</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 24: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24611765-the-last-kids-on-earth" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Last Kids on Earth</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li><li>July 31: Harry Potter Activities, $5</li><li>August 7: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22718727-book-scavenger" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Book Scavenger</a>, $10, copy of the book included</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Book Clubs for Teens, ages 13 to 18</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>What’cha Reading </strong>— Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read.<ul><li>Thursday, June 20, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li>Thursday, July 18, 5 pm to 6 pm</li><li><br></li><li>Thursday, August 15, 5 pm to 6 pm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Our Pick Book Club</strong>— Teens are welcome to join our regular “Our Pick” Book Club this summer. We have chosen two books that are appropriate for teens and adults.<ul><li>June 27, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20643052-ink-and-bone" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ink and Bone</a></em> by Rachel Caine</li><li>July 25, 6 pm to 7 pm: <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34908.Here_There_Be_Dragons" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Here, There Be Dragons</a></em> by James A. Owen</li><li><br></li></ul></li></ul><p>* A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 13 participating in our events and remain in the store for the duration.</p> 2019-05-21 16:00:00 -05005/21/1912:00 a.m.M & M BooksCedar Rapids -
Family Day at Turkey Creek Nature Center
<p>Enjoy outdoor activities for kids of all ages, experiencing the sights and sounds of creek life, learning about different prairie trees, plants, and finding answers to all of your outdoor questions! Outdoor environmental educators will be on hand. Refreshments provided.</p><p>Thank you to our sponsors! UICCU, South Slope Cooperative, ACT, Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Kinzenbaw Earthmoving, Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Total Tree Care of Iowa City LC, U.S. Bank, AlphaGraphics North Liberty, AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising, B & H Builders, LLC, Casey’s General Store, Hart-Frederick Consultants PC, Hawkeye Title And Settlement Services, LLC, MMS Consultants, Inc., Sharon Telephone Company, VJ Engineering. Sponsorships available.</p> 2019-03-28 15:00:00 -0500
5/19/191:00 p.m.Turkey CreekSolon -
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
<p>Bring Mom to our fantastic Sunday Mother's Day Brunch Buffet! Served from 9:45 till 2:30pm Sunday May 12th. Complete menu listed at www.thelongbranch.com</p> 2019-04-26 14:30:00 -0500
5/12/199:45 a.m.Longbranch RestaurantCedar Rapids