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2nd Annual Country Style Breakfast
<p>Let us cook you breakfast! You will not walk away hungry. Join us for our 2nd Annual Country Style Breakfast with a menu of pancakes, eggs, sausage, smoked pork loin, applesauce, pastries, milk, juice, and coffee. Come see the progress we have made on the new church. All proceeds from the Free Will Offering will go towards the building fund. Hope to see you there.</p> 2019-06-02 13:00:00 -0500
6/23/198:00 a.m.Center Point United Methodist ChurchCenter Point -
The Gazette Business Breakfast
<p>The second in The Gazette’s Business Breakfast series will be held on Thursday, June 20 at 7:30am at the Geonetric building in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District.</p><p><em>How Do Cities Build Their Core?</em> will be hosted by The Gazette, along with Community Partner NewBoCo-offering opportunities to connect, engage and stay up to date on issues affecting business. Tickets are $5 and available now at <strong><a href="http://www.thegazette.com/businessjune20">www.thegazette.com/businessjune20</a></strong></p><p><u>The Topic. </u>Businesses more easily can attract and retain workers to communities that are safe, clean and full of amenities. How do these benefits fare against possible increase in taxes, and other business challenges?</p><p><u>The Panel. </u>The Gazette Business Editor Michael Chevy Castranova will moderate a panel of core district specialists. “A community’s core is its heart -- as a tax base, a gathering place, as its public face to attract new businesses and workers,” Castranova said. “Its health and future is everyone’s concern.”</p><p>Participants include:</p><ul type="disc"><li>Robin Bostrom, Main Street Iowa</li><li>Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation</li><li>Scott Olson, Skogman Commercial and Cedar Rapids City Council</li><li>Phil Wasta, MedQuarter</li></ul><p><u>The Format. </u><strong> </strong> Attendee networking with a light breakfast, followed by a panel discussion with audience Q&A about the latest in workforce development, training and employee recruitment programs.</p><p>Tickets are available now at<strong> <a href="http://www.thegazette.com/businessjune20">www.thegazette.com/businessjune20</a> </strong>or by calling 319-398-8240.</p> 2019-06-04 09:00:00 -0500
6/20/197:00 a.m.GeonetricCedar Rapids -
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Calling all Bridge Players
<p>Play Bridge and support a worthy cause. The Longest Day, a fund raiser for Alzheimer's, is being held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on June 17, 2019 in the Family Life Center. The Church is located at 1285 Third Ave. SE,</p><p>Doors open for all bridge players at 9:00 with a free breakfast. We will have Alzheimer's speakers and a free Subway lunch at 11:00. Three sanctioned duplicate games will take place: 11:45 intermediate players, 12:00 and 6:30 for open players. Play all day or any part.</p><p>For more information call MaryAnn 319-540-4206 or email her at: maryall.boardman@gmail.com</p>6/17/199:00 a.m.Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCedar Rapids -
Safe Fest 2019 / Pancake Breakfast
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cedar-Rapids-Central-Church-of-Christ-146804365332323/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Central Church of Christ</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CANA108/" target="_blank">Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association - Cedar Rapids, Iowa</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRJaycees/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Jaycees</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LinnCountySafeKids/" target="_blank">Safe Kids Linn County</a> are proud to host “<strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong>” on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 at Cleveland Park in Cedar Rapids. <strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong> is the 1st annual local children’s safety fair that will run from 8am to 12pm for families in Linn County. <br><br>Admission is FREE. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event. <br><br>At <strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong>, children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on bicycle safety, stranger danger, poison and drug safety, fire safety, and car seat safety. <br><br>Those who attend will have the opportunity to enter to win a car seat donated by Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association, bicycle helmets donated by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRJaycees/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Jaycees</a>, tickets to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AdventurelandParkIowa/" target="_blank">Adventureland Park</a> donated by Central Church of Christ, and other prizes. Special guests at Safe Fest will include Mr. Shucks from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CedarRapidsKernels/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Kernels</a>, Herky the Hawk, McGruff the Crime Dog from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidspolicedepartment/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Police Department</a>, and Sparky from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidsfiredepartment/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Fire Department</a>. <br><br>In addition to the safety programs, games, and special guests, the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association will be fundraising for the new ADA compliant playground equipment for Cleveland Park and other planned neighborhood projects with their annual pancake breakfast. Breakfast will be served for the duration of the event (8am to 12pm). Cost is $5 for adults and children. <br><br>The volunteer organizers of this event would like to give a special thank you to Kinnick Ellis, student at Cleveland Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, for naming the 2019 fair as “<strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong>” and designing the event logo. <br><br><em>For more information, please send inquiries to clevelandpark108@gmail.com. </em> </p> 2019-06-14 12:00:00 -0500
6/22/198:00 a.m.Cleveland ParkCedar Rapids -
Hiking & Meditation Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Your body, mind and spirit are invited to experience hiking, meditation, the summer solstice, solo time and gathering in community with others. Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a 24-hour retreat facilitated by Emelia Sautter. The land welcomes you! Rest your mind and connect with Spirit in meditation. Balance and integrate with the summer solstice. Spend time walking the land at Prairiewoods (as a group and individually), meditating and sharing delicious meals together. Please bring comfortable clothes for meditation and walking outdoors. The cost is $180 and includes sessions, Friday lodging and all Saturday meals. (Or add $50 for an optional overnight Saturday, including Sunday breakfast!) The commuter fee is $150 and includes Saturday lunch and dinner. Registration and payment are required by June 19. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
6/21/197:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Pancake Breakfast
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is bringing the annual pancake breakfast inside the Veterans Memorial Colliseum! The Freedom Festival is excited to highlight this beautifully restored, historic building in Cedar Rapids.</p><p>Bring your family, friends, neighbors and anyone else who doesn't want to cook on a national holiday and we'll do the cooking for you! After pancakes, be sure to stop by the 2nd Avenue Bridge for the Freedom Festival Car Show! </p><p>Parking is available in the Mays Avenue Parkade. Handicap accessible from parkade to Vets Colliseum through basement entrance -<span> </span><em><strong><span>VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED BY NOON. </span></strong></em></p><p>BREAKFAST PRICES - $6/ADULTS AND $3/CHILD - $1 OFF WITH BUTTON. </p> 2017-11-30 11:00:00 -0600
7/04/198:00 a.m.Veterans Memorial ColiseumCedar Rapids -
Lunch Around the Town
<p><strong>Fee: Free bus fare; pay for your own meal.</strong><strong> Registration required.</strong></p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Fridays</strong><strong>, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16</strong></p><p><strong>Meet in the Senior Center lobby</strong></p><p>Guide: Kelly Schneider</p><p>Join the Johnson County Mobility Coordinator, Kelly Schneider, this summer for a series of community outings using the area's finest mode of transportation--the bus! One Friday each month we will meet in the Senior Center lobby, walk to the bus stop, and catch a ride to various restaurants in the community for lunch. This will be a fun and new way to get your daily steps in, socialize over lunch, and gain experience riding the bus. Kelly will serve as the tour guide leading you along the way. The bus fare will be covered. Plan to do some walking and pay for the cost of your lunch. </p><p><strong>6/21: The Original Midtown Family Restaurant</strong></p><p>A staple to the community, Midtown offers a full menu of classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites, as well as weekly specials and desserts. Meet at the Senior Center at 10:50 AM and expect to return around 2 PM. We will be at the restaurant for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Explore the Court Hill route for the trip to Midtown, which entails about 16 minutes of walking broken up into segments.</p> 2019-04-17 14:00:00 -05006/21/1910:50 a.m.The CenterIowa City -
Urbana Legion Auxiliary
<p>Breakfast Urbana American Legion Auxiliary, Saturday, February 2nd. Serving 7:30am to 11am, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, sausage patties, eggs, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Free will donation.<span> </span>First Saturday of every month</p> 2019-07-06 11:00:00 -05007/06/197:30 a.m.Urbana American Legion HallUrbana -
Urbana Legion Auxiliary
<p>Breakfast Urbana American Legion Auxiliary, Saturday, February 2nd. Serving 7:30am to 11am, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, sausage patties, eggs, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Free will donation.<span> </span>First Saturday of every month</p> 2019-08-03 11:00:00 -05008/03/197:30 a.m.Urbana American Legion HallUrbana -
Urbana Legion Auxiliary
<p>Breakfast Urbana American Legion Auxiliary, Saturday, February 2nd. Serving 7:30am to 11am, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, sausage patties, eggs, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Free will donation.<span> </span>First Saturday of every month</p> 2019-09-07 11:00:00 -05009/07/197:30 a.m.Urbana American Legion HallUrbana -
Urbana Legion Auxiliary
<p>Breakfast Urbana American Legion Auxiliary, Saturday, February 2nd. Serving 7:30am to 11am, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, sausage patties, eggs, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Free will donation.<span> </span>First Saturday of every month</p> 2019-10-05 11:00:00 -050010/05/197:30 a.m.Urbana American Legion HallUrbana -
Freedom Festival Car Show
<pre> </pre><p>Come to downtown Cedar Rapids and check out the local classic cars over the scenic Cedar River! </p><p><strong><u>Venue Change: </u></strong>The Car Show will be moved to the 2nd Avenue bridge for 20119, due to construction on the 3rd Avenue bridge. </p><p>Don't forget the pancake breakfast over at the Veteran's Memorial Building!</p><p>This event is free with a button. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 12:00:00 -0600
7/04/198:00 a.m.DowntownCedar Rapids -
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15th Annual Courage Ride
<h5><span>Supports the Sarcoma Cancer Research Program at the </span><span>University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center</span></h5><p><span><strong>August 17, 2019</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>New Location: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Iowa City</strong></span></p><p><span>Pedal south of Iowa City along the scenic Iowa River to Hills, Iowa before heading west through Riverside, Iowa towards the gently rolling countryside near Kalona, Iowa. You will enjoy riding past Amish homesteads and over old stagecoach routes before returning to Big Grove for a victory party!<br></span></p><p><span>Courage Ride</span><span> is an annual bike ride honoring the life of Seth Bailey, a courageous young man who died at age 25 from sarcoma cancer in 2003. His parents, Jackie and Tom Bailey partnered with Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) to create a ride that all levels of cyclists can enjoy! All proceeds from the Courage Ride go to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Program. Since the first ride in 2005, Courage Ride has raised over $510,000 for sarcoma cancer research.</span><span>To date, Courage Ride proceeds have seeded numerous sarcoma cancer research grants. Many of those grants have evolved into promising, larger scale research studies. This newfound momentum in the Sarcoma Research Program has created a lot of enthusiasm among researchers, investigators, doctors and cancer care providers at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The results are leading to new advancements, new partnerships and attracting some of the best research talent in the nation. Patient lives are being made better as a result of these research studies and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is gaining worldwide recognition for its expertise in advancing sarcoma research.</span></p><p><span><strong>ABOUT THE RIDE</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>• Over 500 riders are expected to register</span></li><li><span>• Six paved routes, ranging from a 5 mile family fun ride to a century ride (5, 18, 36.5, 51, 85, 101 miles).</span></li><li><span>• Registration opens at 6 a.m.</span></li><li><span>• Riders can rollout beginning at 7 a.m.</span></li><li><span>• Includes breakfast and lunch</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: initial;">• Cyclists receive detailed maps, SAG support and bike mechanics available on-site.</span></li><li><span>• Courage Ride jerseys available to order</span></li><li><span>• A silent auction featuring items from area businesses, organizations and craftsmen</span></li><li><span>• Free skin cancer screenings performed by University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics dermatologists (8AM to 11AM)</span></li><li><span>• Adult-Early Registration (through Friday, August 9th) $75</span></li><li><span>• Adult-Week of Registration (starting Saturday, August 10) $85</span></li><li><span>• Youth (13-17) $15</span></li><li><span>• Children 12 & under are free.</span></li><li><span>• Free commemorative pint glass with registration.</span></li><li>• T-shirt available for purchase. Proceeds go to research program.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>Visit </span><span><a href="http://www.courageride.or" target="_blank">CourageRide.org</a></span><span> for route maps, registration information or to make a donation.<span> </span></span></p><p><span>Also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!</span></p><p><span>Join us for this fun event and help us "Fight Sarcoma Cancer. Together."</span></p> 2018-03-17 18:00:00 -0500
8/17/196:00 a.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaproomIowa City