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• What'cha Reading Book Club

  <p>aka The No Assigned Reading Book Club<br><br>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. Light refreshments may be served.</p> 2019-11-28 19:00:00 -0600

  12/19/19 2019-12-19 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  M & M Bookstore

  Cedar Rapids

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• Craft Night at the Ely Public Library

  <p>Join us on most Tuesday Night from 5:50-7pm with your favorite craft project. &nbsp;Knitting, crochet, scrapbooking &nbsp;or anything else you are working on.</p><p>We meet on Tuesdays except for the 2nd Tuesday of the month when we are having book club. &nbsp;Find us on Facebook for the up to date schedule.</p> 2019-12-10 19:00:00 -0600

  12/10/19 2019-12-10 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

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• Comic Aficionados - Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club

  <p>Graphic novel and comic book club for ages 8-12 years! Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>Our new graphic novel club for ages 8-12 years will be taking a critical look at popular graphic novels by favorite authors. Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-16 17:00:00 -0600

  12/16/19 2019-12-16 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• CR Comic Book Club

  <p>Comic book talk with other fans spotlighting a particular character, creator, or genre.</p><p>Are you a comic book enthusiast? Want to share your love for this artful style of literature? Join the CR Comic Book Club at 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Downtown Library for comic book talk with other fans. Each month spotlights a particular character, creator, or genre, and we let the conversation go wherever it takes us. All ages and interest levels are welcome and invited to attend.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-19 19:30:00 -0600

  12/19/19 2019-12-19 18:30:00 -0600

  6:30 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Storybook Lady Reads

  <p>Walk, drive, or snowshoe, if need be, with the kids to our second Storybook Lady Reads event on Saturday, December 14 at 10:30am. December’s featured book is Max Attacks by Kathi Appett and illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan. Our picture book readings will be held the second Saturday of each month and are appropriate for children ages three to eight.</p> 2019-11-19 11:30:00 -0600

  12/14/19 2019-12-14 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Next Page Books

  Cedar Rapids

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• Next Page Book & Social Club

  <p>Attendees will discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.&nbsp;</p> 2019-11-19 19:30:00 -0600

  12/18/19 2019-12-18 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Next Page Books

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• The Book Club Play

  <p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country. &nbsp;With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

  5/29/20 2020-05-29 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Hope Martin Theatre

  Waterloo

  12

• The Book Club Play

  <p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country. &nbsp;With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

  5/30/20 2020-05-30 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Hope Martin Theatre

  Waterloo

  12

• The Book Club Play

  <p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country. &nbsp;With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

  5/31/20 2020-05-31 14:00:00 -0500

  2:00 p.m.

  Hope Martin Theatre

  Waterloo

  12

• The Book Club Play

  <p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country. &nbsp;With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

  6/04/20 2020-06-04 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Hope Martin Theatre

  Waterloo

  12

• The Book Club Play

  <p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country. &nbsp;With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

  6/05/20 2020-06-05 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Hope Martin Theatre

  Waterloo

  12

• The Book Club Play

  <p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country. &nbsp;With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

  6/06/20 2020-06-06 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Hope Martin Theatre

  Waterloo

  12

• The Book Club Play

  <p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country. &nbsp;With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

  6/07/20 2020-06-07 14:00:00 -0500

  2:00 p.m.

  Hope Martin Theatre

  Waterloo

  12

• Craft Night at the Ely Public Library

  <p>Join us on most Tuesday Night from 5:50-7pm with your favorite craft project. &nbsp;Knitting, crochet, scrapbooking &nbsp;or anything else you are working on.</p><p>We meet on Tuesdays except for the 2nd Tuesday of the month when we are having book club. &nbsp;Find us on Facebook for the up to date schedule.</p> 2019-12-17 19:00:00 -0600

  12/17/19 2019-12-17 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

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• Comic Aficionados - Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club

  <p>Graphic novel and comic book club for ages 8-12 years! Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>Our new graphic novel club for ages 8-12 years will be taking a critical look at popular graphic novels by favorite authors. Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-26 17:00:00 -0500

  1/06/20 2020-01-06 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Comic Aficionados - Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club

  <p>Graphic novel and comic book club for ages 8-12 years! Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>Our new graphic novel club for ages 8-12 years will be taking a critical look at popular graphic novels by favorite authors. Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-20 17:00:00 -0600

  1/20/20 2020-01-20 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Comic Aficionados - Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club

  <p>Graphic novel and comic book club for ages 8-12 years! Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>Our new graphic novel club for ages 8-12 years will be taking a critical look at popular graphic novels by favorite authors. Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-03 17:00:00 -0600

  2/03/20 2020-02-03 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Art Lovers Book Club / Object of Beauty by Steve Martin

  <p>Lacey Yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the NYC art world by storm. Groomed at Sotheby's and hungry to keep climbing the social and career ladders put before her, Lacey charms men and women, old and young, rich and even richer with her magnetic charisma and liveliness. Her ascension to the highest tiers of the city parallel the soaring heights--and, at times, the dark lows--of the art world and the country from the late 1990s through today.</p> 2019-08-26 17:00:00 -0500

  12/19/19 2019-12-19 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Cancun Airport Transportation

  <p><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3723.7616830291536!2d-86.87380508475295!3d21.04221959269384!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e8049fc6dd149%3A0x4f003d5b2c274f4c!2sCancun+Airport+Shuttle+Transportation!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1557241221010!5m2!1sen!2smx" width="600" height="450" frameborder="0" style="border:0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>Cancun Airport Shuttle Transportation</p><p>Km. 22 Aeropuerto Internacional de, 77569 Cancún, Q.R.</p><p>+52 998 898 4979</p> 2019-05-07 21:30:00 -0500

  1/22/20 2020-01-22 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Cancun Airport Shuttle Transportation

  Cancún

  90.0

• After School Lego Club

  <p>Lego Club is an informal hour of lego building from 4-5pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Lego Club is intended for school age kids, but younger siblings are allowed to tag along, we will have duplos available as well as regular legos and baseboards. Each meeting will have a new optional creation theme, but builders can ignore the theme if they choose and build whatever they feel like. At the end of Lego Club, builders have the option to share with the group what they made. Occasionally creations will be saved and displayed in a display case at the library! Registration is not required. </p> 2019-12-03 17:00:00 -0600

  12/10/19 2019-12-10 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Pound Fitness Class

  <p>Instead of listening to music, you&nbsp;become&nbsp;the music in this&nbsp;exhilarating<br>full-body workout&nbsp;that combines&nbsp;cardio, conditioning, and strength training<br>with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted<br>drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND&nbsp;transforms<br>drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.</p><p>Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for<br>letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is<br>easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals<br>to men and women of all ages and abilities.</p> 2020-02-24 19:00:00 -0600

  11/18/19 2019-11-18 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Gold Pointe Fitness Club

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Book Babies

  <p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby. </p> 2019-11-26 11:00:00 -0600

  12/06/19 2019-12-06 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Book Babies

  <p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby.</p><p><br></p> 2019-11-26 14:00:00 -0600

  12/06/19 2019-12-06 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Market at the Mount

  <p>Organized by Mount Mercy University's Enactus club, the Market at the Mount will host over 70 vendors this year. From jewelry, home décor, quilts, and soaps, to fused glass art, refurbished furniture, and wood art, Market at the Mount hosts various vendors so that you can find the perfect gift for everyone!</p> 2019-10-18 14:00:00 -0500

  12/07/19 2019-12-07 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Hennessey Recreation Center, Mount Mercy University

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Meet the Author: Erin Casey

  <p>The second book in The Purple Door District is coming LIVE to M and M Bookstore on December 14. Help us launch Erin's book into the world!<br><br>About Erin Casey<br>Erin graduated from Cornell College in 2009 with degrees in English and Secondary Education. She decided to expand upon her teaching knowledge by leading writing sessions at first for the Iowa Writers' House and now for The Writers' Rooms.&nbsp;<br><br>She attended the Denver Publishing Institute in 2009 and has been a recruiter ever since. She is the Communications and Student Relationships Manager at The Iowa Writers' House and one of two Directors of The Writers' Rooms. She writes children's poetry and stories for Whimsical Whiskers and volunteers at RARE, a raptor rescue center.&nbsp;<br><br>She's also a devoted bird mom.&nbsp;<br><br>When not volunteering and working, she's writing her LGBT YA fantasy story, posting urban and regular fantasy on Wattpad, and sharing her literary journey on Instagram.&nbsp;<br><br>She released her first book, The Purple Door District, in December 2018. Her next book, Wolf Pit, is set to come out December 2019. </p> 2019-11-28 13:00:00 -0600

  12/14/19 2019-12-14 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  M & M Bookstore

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pound Fitness Class

  <p>Instead of listening to music, you&nbsp;become&nbsp;the music in this&nbsp;exhilarating<br>full-body workout&nbsp;that combines&nbsp;cardio, conditioning, and strength training<br>with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted<br>drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND&nbsp;transforms<br>drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.</p><p>Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for<br>letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is<br>easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals<br>to men and women of all ages and abilities.</p> 2019-12-09 19:00:00 -0600

  12/09/19 2019-12-09 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Gold Pointe Fitness Club

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Book Launch Party!

  <p>Join local, first-time author, Jo Miller celebrate the launch of her book <a href="https://beleaderly.com/woman-of-influence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Woman of Influence: 9 Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy, and Thrive</em></a>!&nbsp;</p><p>Friday, December 13, 2019<br>@ The Dostal House<br>4:00 - 7:00 PM</p><p>If there’s an interest in pre-ordering Jo’s book, we’ve partnered with Next Page Books at 1105 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 to pre-order the book by end of day on Friday, December 6^th (call (319) 247-2665). Individuals can pick up their book on Friday, December 13th and Jo will be in the store signing books from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Or, pick up the book later and stop by the party for signing.</p><p>Free. For more information (and to RSVP) visit: <a href="bit.ly/2pYSxrP">bit.ly/2pYSxrP</a></p> 2019-11-13 19:00:00 -0600

  12/13/19 2019-12-13 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  The Dostal House

  Cedar Rapids

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• Family Fun Night

  <p>Join on Thursday, December 12 from 5 pm to 7 pm for a Family Activity Night*. Our elves will keep your children occupied with holiday-themed activities while the adults comb our shelves for books to give as holiday gifts.</p><p>*Parents and/or guardians are required to remain in the store for the duration of each of the event.</p> 2019-11-28 19:00:00 -0600

  12/12/19 2019-12-12 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  M & M Bookstore

  Cedar Rapids

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• Our Woodland Legacy Symposium

  <p>Trees Forever, the City of Cedar Rapids and the Holloway Environmental Trust announce Dr. George Hess with North Carolina State University’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources will be the keynote speaker at Our Woodland Legacy Symposium.</p><p><br></p><p>The symposium is on Thursday, December 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Country Club, located at 550 27th St. Dr. SE.</p><p>This event brings together municipal and county leaders, business leaders, educators, engineers, developers, planners, architects, conservationists and activist citizens. Together we explore sustainable community development, considering the impact of trees and other green infrastructure on our local communities’ livability, economy, wellness, and our children’s ability to learn and thrive.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Keynote Speech: Bringing Open Spaces to our Urban Lives</strong></p><h5>George Hess, Ph.D., North Carolina State Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources</h5><p>Natural areas and green spaces in cities support healthy cultures, people, and environments. Our challenge is to reach “beyond the choir” and connect the dots in compelling and inclusive ways that bring everyone on board with the need to conserve nature in the city. Why? Because green spaces help protect clean water and natural habitats, provide opportunities for local farms and food, connect people with nature, and support public health and economic vitality. Dr. Hess will summarize research that supports these benefits, share initiatives that spread the message of conservation to the non-conservation communities, and review practices that make it work.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p> 2019-11-27 16:00:00 -0600

  12/12/19 2019-12-12 20:30:00 -0600

  8:30 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Country Club

  Cedar Rapids

  25

• Dinner and curling with Olympic gold-medalist

  <p>Tyler George, along with teammates John Shuster, John Landsteiner, and Matt Hamilton, won gold in curling at the 2018 winter Olympics in South Korea, the first American team ever to do so. You’ll have five chances to meet and learn how to curl with the Olympic gold-medalist as he joins Cedar Rapids Curling on Dec. 7-8 at the Coral Ridge Ice Arena in Coralville.<br><br>Register and find more information at&nbsp;<a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2qNt2dk%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Mi1WEy1KuMwHyT6V-b8ypzZuFdPAg_ur86bQipmE0IDlRGBAX8wrhGSw&h=AT0RmBIpGNgrKXVkyK5PmqJYyuagcLkRxQq37Yr8UpkITPo5swPBJqshEDgMpv37ZA1397RyxHmiNfcc-VY7lxlw1sLcAuQRNnlQsslJJYSMf437-xUmiZmuOZgCer1xpf6sG5I-VWlzXBrVtQa-JAY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2qNt2dk</a>.<br><br><strong>Meet and Greet <br></strong>Stop by the meet &nbsp;Olympic gold-medalist Tyler George.<br>Where: Table near the ice skate rental at Coral Ridge Mall and Coral Ridge Mall Ice Arena<br>When: 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Dinner at Mellow Mushroom and Curling<br></strong>Spend your Saturday night learning to curl with Olympic gold-medalist Tyler George and eating at Mellow Mushroom.<br>Where: Mellow Mushroom in Coral Ridge Mall and Coral Ridge Mall Ice Arena<br>When: 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7&nbsp;<br>Cost: $30 per person. Price includes pizza buffet (cash bar) at Mellow Mushroom and 1.5 hour learn to curl session<br><br><strong>Learn to Curl sessions<br></strong>Take a break from holiday shopping to get on the ice with an Olympic gold-medalist.<br>Where: Coral Ridge Mall Ice Arena<br>When: Noon, 1 p.m., or 2 p.m. &nbsp;Sunday, Dec. 8<br>Cost: $15 per person</p> 2019-11-25 21:00:00 -0600

  12/07/19 2019-12-07 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  Coral Ridge Mall

  Coralville

  30.0