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Savoring the Vibrant Cuisine of Morocco
<p>Moroccan food showcases the wonderful spices of northern Africa; the earthiness of cumin, the warmth of cinnamon and a slight kick of cayenne. Learn to make a classic lamb or chicken tagine (stew) with couscous, phyllo sausage cigars and a lovely orange, carrot and date salad. This is an advanced level class.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 16:00:00 -050010/19/191:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
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Tour de Soups: Easy Restaurant Quality Soups without Flour
<p>Learn how to prepare restaurant quality soups quickly without needing to compromise. You will learn simple and satisfying recipes for French onion soup, Tomato-Basil soup, Creamy broccoli soup, and Brussel Sprout soup with bacon-- and you will make all without a touch of flour. </p><p><strong>Please read: </strong> "BOGO" offerings are priced for two participants. Only one person has to register and pay for the class. The second participant will be required to register during the first meeting of the class. Ages 14 and up with an adult. </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 20:00:00 -050012/05/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Authentic Tamales Workshop
<p>Tamales are a holiday food found in most Latin cultures. The whole family gets involved in preparing the meat fillings, the corn dough known as masa, then tying them up in corn husks to steam. Learn these steps in this workshop for a delicious new holiday tradition in your home or impress your friends at your next dinner party. This is an advanced level course. </p><p><strong>Please read: </strong> “BOGO” offerings are priced for two participants. Only one person has to sign up and register for the class. The second participant will be re will be required to register during the first meeting of the class. </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 16:00:00 -050011/09/1912:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
American Cuisine: Chicago Style Deep-Dish
<p>Italian influence combines with American innovations in this Chicago Style pizza class. Come prepared to learn what makes Chicago style pizza unique to the windy city, and be sure to bring your appetite! Learn how to make a true pizza pie, the Chicago way! Students will mix their own dough which can be taken home. Additionally, the class will break up into smaller groups, each of which will make and bake a pizza in class.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 20:00:00 -050012/10/196:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Flat-bread Style Pizza
<p>Students will learn the techniques involved in making flat-bread style pizza as well as have the opportunity to make and bake their own pizza in class.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 20:00:00 -050011/12/196:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Date Night: "Vin et Fromage" II (21+)
<p>Want to probe deeper into the mystery of wine and cheese pairings? In this class we’ll investigate “off the beaten track” cheeses and wines while discovering thrilling new taste combinations. Champagne, wines from the Jurancon, cold-climate local Iowa wines, and more will meet “stinky rind,” goat, sheep, and other lesser known cheese offerings. Recommended prerequisites: Completion of “Vin et Fromage” class or some experience with critical wine tasting and/or a love of fine cheese.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 18:30:00 -050012/07/194:30 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Hearty Soups
<p>With winter approaching, a nice, warm and hearty soup is always delicious. In this class, we will learn how to make a Tortellini, Kale and Sausage soup and a Loaded Baked Potato soup. Bring containers to take some of your soup home. </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 20:00:00 -050012/17/196:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Pho, Spring Rolls, and Dumplings
<p>This class will cover how to make authentic Pho, a delicious Vietnamese noodle soup. While the soup is cooking, students will also learn how to make spring rolls and dumplings.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 16:00:00 -050011/23/1912:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Date Night: Crepe Night (21+)
<p>Bring your other half for a fun night of crepe making! You’ll learn basic crepe making techniques and have the chance to customize your crepes with a variety of sweet and savory fillings and toppings to create an indulgent meal.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 20:30:00 -050011/09/196:30 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Next Steps in Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendants
<p>Learn to manipulate and embellish hollow boro glass to make a floral implosion pendant. Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower.</p><p><strong><em>Prerequisite:</em></strong><em> Intro to Hollow Glass Work on Oct. 13 or equivalent.</em></p><p><em>Registration is $105 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</em></p> 2019-09-20 16:00:00 -0500
10/20/191:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Boo 'n Brew
<p>Join us for some skele-fun at our annual Boo 'n Brew event, presented by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TK-Roofing-Company-107088215992496/" target="_blank">T&K Roofing Company</a>! Visit us on Saturday, October 26th from 12-3pm at Lindale Mall for some fangtastic entertainment, food, boos and so much more!<br><br>CANDY!!!! We'll have an AWESOME Trunk-or-Treat full of lots of candy for those kiddos!! <br><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Z102.9/" target="_blank">Z102.9</a> will also be broadcasting live and we'll have FREE: <br>* hayrack rides with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Blue-Moon-Carriage-LLC-419311608260900/" target="_blank">Blue Moon Carriage, LLC</a><br>* face painting with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRFacePainting/" target="_blank">CR Face Painting</a><br>* airbrush tattoos with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/midwestairbrushing/" target="_blank">Midwest Airbrushing</a><br>* balloon creations from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Papa-Balloon-and-his-friends-138536399491098/" target="_blank">Papa Balloon and his friends</a><br>* a bouncy castle<br>* stilt walker from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneSideshow/" target="_blank">Champagne Sideshow</a> <br>* selfie stations<br>* yard & pumpkin games <br>* some fun games with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GameStop-1107-Lindale-Mall-271570026363675/" target="_blank">GameStop</a><br><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EasternIowaArtsAcademy/" target="_blank">Eastern Iowa Arts Academy</a> will be performing live throughout the event with: <br>* Broken Record, directed by Jeremiah Murphy<br>* Indigo Soul, directed by Ryan Phelan<br>* Pink Slips, directed by Jeremiah Murphy<br>* Scarlet Letter, directed by Naomi Hulteng<br>* The Country Band, directed by Jeremiah Murphy<br>* The Unknown, directed by Craig Erickson<br>* We the People,directed by Ryan Phelan<br>* Beatboxer, Baseline (Josh Hamilton)<br><br>AND food and drinks from:<br>* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CollinsRdHV/" target="_blank">Hy-Vee</a><br>* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crcaribbeankitchen/" target="_blank">Caribbean Kitchen</a><br>* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mahalodogcr/" target="_blank">Mahalo Dog CR</a><br>* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/clockhousebrewing/" target="_blank">Clock House Brewing</a> </p> 2019-09-24 15:00:00 -050010/26/1912:00 p.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
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36th Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
<p>The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI) will host the 36th Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk. This event is a family favorite with nearly 1,000 participants, spectators, volunteers, and supporters gathering outside of the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City to raise funds for the House.</p><p>Gather friends, family, or co-workers and form a team to raise money for RMHC-EIWI. Teams of 10 or more get their group name/logo on the back of their race tee-shirts. We have lots to do for all ages. Ronald’s Run 100-yard dash is a time honored favorite for kids with the Kids Zone including bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, and so much more.</p><p>Through the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City and Family Rooms in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, we help remove the barriers that separate families while they receive treatment for a critically ill or injured child. We’re more than just a place to stay—our House and Family Rooms provide the essential comforts of home: warm beds, hot showers, home-cooked meals, kitchen and laundry facilities, a playground, recreation areas, and more.</p> 2019-10-16 12:00:00 -0500
5/03/2010:00 a.m.Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI)Iowa City