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Cedar Rapids Antique Automobile Club of America
<p>Monthly meeting held 1st Thursday of the month at Hiawatha Community Center at 7 pm. You don't have to own an antique car to join. You just need to have a love of antique cars!</p>12/05/197:00 p.m.Hiawatha Community CenterHiawatha -
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Welcome Club of Greater Cedar Rapids Get Acquainted Coffee
<p>Get to know other women in the community and find out about the Welcome Club's wide variety of activities. You do not need to be new to the area to attend. Visit welcomeclubcr.com or email wwc_cr@yahoo.com for more information. </p> 2019-10-11 11:30:00 -050010/23/1910:00 a.m.Various Cedar Rapids locationsCedar Rapids -
Giving and Receiving Feedback Lunch and Learn
<p>Without feedback, your personal and organizational success is always limited. Yet, most managers misunderstand the value of timely, honest and helpful feedback. So, how do you become better at giving – and receiving – feedback? How often should you give feedback? Is there a bad time to give feedback? What stigmas are attached to feedback?<br><br>This Lunch & Learn given by the talented James Mayhew will cover some of the myths and truths about feedback, and most importantly, practical ways you can develop this leadership skill.<br><br>What you’ll learn:<br>1. Why helpful, honest, timely and consistent feedback is the most important tool for your personal and professional growth.<br>2. How we give and receive feedback is based on our past experiences with it, both positive and negative.<br>3. Three simple ways to improve how you receive feedback.<br>4. How to give feedback<br>5. How to make feedback ‘normal’, not only a performance review.<br><br>Space is limited and lunch is provided! Reserve your spot today by emailing cedarrapids.ia@officeevolution.com today! </p> 2019-09-30 13:00:00 -0500
10/24/1912:00 p.m.Office EvolutionCedar Rapids -
LGBT Dementia Caregiver Support Group
<p>Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to develop a support system, exchange practical information, talk through issues, share feelings and learn of community resources.</p>11/07/196:30 p.m.Right at HomeCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon & 5K
<p>All finishers receive a caramel apple and apple cider at the finish line!</p> 2019-05-30 13:00:00 -050010/27/198:30 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Best of Cedar Rapids Gospel Concert
<p>The Harmony Hawks Chorus presents our annual Gospel Concert. This annual fall tradition brings together many outstanding vocal & instrumental groups and soloists performing a variety of gospel and religious music. The Harmony Hawks chorus will anchor the show performing Gospel and patriotic songs.</p><p>Admission is free. A free-will offering taken to benefit His Hands- Free Clinic. We hope you’ll join us this year to experience a fun and inspirational evening.</p> 2019-10-01 21:00:00 -0500
11/15/196:30 p.m.New Covenant Bible Church,Cedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Antique Automobile Club of America
<p>Monthly meeting held 1st Thursday of the month at Hiawatha Community Center at 7 pm. You don't have to own an antique car to join. You just need to have a love of antique cars!</p> 2019-03-13 21:00:00 -050011/07/197:00 p.m.Hiawatha Community CenterHiawatha -
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala 2019
<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Join your friends for this fun and exciting evening of exceptional cuisine, bountiful libations, and amazing art. You’ll be captivated by the spectacular silent auction featuring irresistible items—including a professional Artist Gallery—as well as a sensational live auction filled with art and experiences you won’t want to miss. This magnificent evening supports educational and outreach programming at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><em> </em></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Friday, November 1, 2019 </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Cedar Rapids Country Club</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>5:30 PM-Benefactors </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>6:30 PM-Patrons </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Black Tie Optional.</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Please RSVP by Friday, October 25, 2019</strong></strong></p><p></p>
11/01/196:30 a.m.The Cedar Rapids Country ClubCedar Rapids -
Welcome Club of Greater Cedar Rapids Luncheon Meeting
<p>Elayne Gassett will speak at the Welcome Club 's meeting on the Quilts of Valor Organization and how it honors veterans who served in a war. This Welcome Club luncheon also offers an opportunity for women to learn about our club's activities and to meet other women in the community. RSVP is required. Visit www.welcomeclubcr.com or email wwc_cr@yahoo.com. </p> 2019-10-13 14:00:00 -050011/07/1911:30 a.m.A Touch of Class Banquet Hall & CateringCedar Rapids -
Parkinson's Foundation - Cedar Rapids Parkinson's Lunch & Learn Series
<p>Join us for a free educational webinar series on important Parkinson's related topics presented by experts, broadcast live. The program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community. Lunch will be served, so advance registration is required.</p> 2019-10-15 13:30:00 -0500
11/05/1911:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's AssociationCedar Rapids -
Welcome Club Canasta
<p>Welcome Club of Cedar Rapids. Enjoy playing Canasta? If you haven't played the card game in a while now is your chance to play again. Open to women in the community. Visit www.welcomeclubcr.com to find out more about the Welcome Club or email wwc_cr@yahoo.com to contact us. </p> 2019-10-11 15:00:00 -050010/22/1911:30 a.m.Starlite RoomCedar Rapids -
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Welcome Club Chinese Mah Jongg
<p>Come and play the ancient Chinese board game of Mah Jongg with Welcome Club ladies. New players are welcome to attend and we can teach you how to play. Visit www.welcomeclubcr.com or email wwc_cr@yahoo.com for more information.</p> 2019-10-11 15:00:00 -050010/25/1911:30 a.m.Mr. BeansMarion -
Safety Scoop - You and Your Medications
<p>Craig Clark, pharmacist and owner of Clark’s Pharmacy, will conduct an interactive discussion on safety with your personal medications. During the talk, he will discuss your personal medication safety, safe storage of your medication and keeping your medications safe from others. Taking medications as prescribed is crucial to your treatment and health. He will also discuss reliable information sources, what to do if your medication looks different from you remember. This will be an interactive forum, so plan to bring any questions you may have concerning your medications and their safe usage. Parking limited. Refreshments provided. FREE</p> 2019-06-19 12:00:00 -0500
10/23/1911:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids -
Next Page Book & Social Club
<p>6 to 7:30pm at Next Page Books, 1105 Third Street SE in Cedar Rapids. Discuss "Foe" by Iain Reid.</p> 2019-09-23 19:30:00 -0500
10/16/196:00 p.m.Next Page BooksCedar Rapids -
Green Drinks CR
<p><strong>On Thursday, October 17th, the speakers will be from the Green Team CR School District and Van Meter Inc. </strong></p><p><strong>Van Meter</strong><strong> Inc</strong><strong>-</strong> The topic of discussion will be on solar implementation across the residential, commercial and Ag markets. What decision making criteria and education process is involved in making a well informed and confident decision with respect to implementation. An introduction of what considerations are and what the process looks like (how Van Meter aids in that).</p><p><strong>Green Team </strong><strong>of the Cedar Rapids Community School District</strong>- The Green Team of the Cedar Rapids Community School District is focused on teaching students about environmental sustainability and how to lower their carbon footprint. The presenter will be informing the community on how they do this, the projects they have taken on, this year's focus and how residents can help them continue achieving these efforts.</p><p><strong>All are welcome to attend this free event. Hope to see you there!</strong></p> 2019-08-26 19:00:00 -0500
10/17/196:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-10-16 17:00:00 -0500
10/16/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Virtual Reality
<p>Come experience virtual reality at the Cedar Rapids Public Library as we travel to strange and incredible places. Explore new worlds, solve puzzles, and outrun the occasional stray dinosaur.</p><p>This program is sponsored by the Giacoletto Foundation.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-17 17:30:00 -0500
10/17/193:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
The 17th Annual Free Coe College Playground of Science
<p dir="ltr">Kids! Bring your parents to the “Coe Playground of Science” night at Coe College in Cedar Rapids! The Coe College Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Math, Computer Science, and ROTC Clubs will lead the fun in Peterson Hall October 24, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. in the evening. There will be interactive demos that teach kids of all ages about the natural world around them. We’ll levitate things, launch pumpkins on our trebuchet, do the “mentos and diet pepsi demo,” make dragon's breath flames, play with numbers, be amazed by strong magnets, make snow, see models of eyes and hearts, learn about the human body, see how chemistry allows us to create useful substances, make ice cream with liquid air, see molten glass poured at almost 2000 oF, and much more. Come have fun and learn about our natural world, all ages are welcome.</p><p dir="ltr">RSVP: Prof. Steve Feller, Physics Department, sfeller@coe.edu, 319-399-8633</p><p dir="ltr">Peterson Hall, Coe College, 1220 First AVE NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402</p><p dir="ltr">http://www.coe.edu/playgroundofscience</p><p dir="ltr">Peterson Hall is on College Rd NE (13th St) opposite the Clark Alumni House in </p><p dir="ltr">Cedar Rapids.</p><p dir="ltr">Parking available and signs will guide you to us.</p> 2019-09-30 21:00:00 -050010/24/196:00 p.m.Coe College Peterson Hall of ScienceCedar Rapids -
Cultivate Hope Market
<p>Stop by the urban farm to buy our fresh produce from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday! We will have fresh produce, vendor items, movement activities and brick oven pizzas. There will be scavenger hunts for the kids as well as the playground and other things to do around the farm.</p><p><br></p><p>A walking group will depart the farm at 5:30 p.m. for a one-mile walk. Don't forget your reusable water bottle!</p><p><br></p><p>SNAP/EBT accepted. Produce is sold at half price for income qualified individuals through our Farm Fresh Friends program.</p><p><br></p><p>The Cultivate Hope Urban Farm is located at 437 G Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids. Parking is available on both F and G Avenues.</p><p><br></p> 2019-10-17 19:00:00 -0500
10/17/194:00 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Welcome Club Mah Jongg
<p>You are invited to come and play Mah Jongg with the Welcome Club ladies. We use the National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. If you don't know how to play, we are happy to teach you. Visit www.welcomeclubcr.com or contact us at wwc_cr@yahoo.com.</p> 2019-10-13 15:00:00 -050011/06/1911:30 a.m.The Quarter BarrelCedar Rapids -
Welcome Club 500 Card Club
<p>You are invited to play 500 with the Welcome Club ladies of Cedar Rapids. Visit our website www.welcomeclubcr.com for more information or contact us at wwc_cr@yahoo.com.</p> 2019-10-13 15:30:00 -050011/05/1911:30 a.m.Various LocationsCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Open Air
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Open Air</em>, a two-person exhibit of landscapes by Iowa natives: David Gordinier and Kristin Stoeffler.</p><p><br></p><p>This show brings together the work of artists who illustrate a particular style of moments in Midwest scenery. Both artists appear to have romantic or idealized renderings of these realistic vistas. The space between the sky and the earth is vast. Land reaches out to the endless horizon and the foliage seem to breathe the air that chase the clouds in that moment. Adventure and solace can be found in these paintings; the hunt for the cloud you could cut with a knife, the well-traveled path highlighted by the afternoon sun, or the colorful field within soft rolling terrain. The works themselves vary from the very large punchy style of Kristin’s and the mid-sized detailed serenity of David’s.</p><p><br></p><p>When talking about her work, Kristin mentions “My father-in-law put a bright yellow parasol on an old Oliver tractor and taught me how to rake hay, and I paint hay differently now.” She creates paintings that allude to surreal drama and heightened saturation. “The fields look different from the seat of a tractor. Rows look different after you’ve raked them yourself,” she explains. David approaches his subjects in a traditional manner, painting in a realistic style that concentrates on the way light defines an object or space. His landscape works are inspired by western vistas as well as secluded roads and wide-reaching fields of rural central Iowa. “If I live to be 120, I still won’t have time to paint all the things I want to paint.” David describes his process as “finding opulent things in the mundane.”</p><p><br></p><p>David Gordinier attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and received his BFA from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He has been in group exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Des Moines Art Center. His work is in the collections of Farm Bureau Financial Services and Iowa State Bank, among many others.</p><p><br></p><p>Kristin Stoeffler received her BA in Art from The University of Iowa, but that is only part of the education that influences her work. The rest she learned from the insight and patience of the people who live on the land in her landscapes. She has work in the Lil Drugstore collection in Cedar Rapids as well as several private collections in the Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com –or- call: 319-366-0205</p>
10/18/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Open Air: Opening Reception with Dave Gordinier and Kristin Stoeffler
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Open Air</em>, a two-person exhibit of landscapes by Iowa natives: David Gordinier and Kristin Stoeffler.</p><p><br></p><p>This show brings together the work of artists who illustrate a particular style of moments in Midwest scenery. Both artists appear to have romantic or idealized renderings of these realistic vistas. The space between the sky and the earth is vast. Land reaches out to the endless horizon and the foliage seem to breathe the air that chase the clouds in that moment. Adventure and solace can be found in these paintings; the hunt for the cloud you could cut with a knife, the well-traveled path highlighted by the afternoon sun, or the colorful field within soft rolling terrain. The works themselves vary from the very large punchy style of Kristin’s and the mid-sized detailed serenity of David’s.</p><p><br></p><p>When talking about her work, Kristin mentions “My father-in-law put a bright yellow parasol on an old Oliver tractor and taught me how to rake hay, and I paint hay differently now.” She creates paintings that allude to surreal drama and heightened saturation. “The fields look different from the seat of a tractor. Rows look different after you’ve raked them yourself,” she explains. David approaches his subjects in a traditional manner, painting in a realistic style that concentrates on the way light defines an object or space. His landscape works are inspired by western vistas as well as secluded roads and wide-reaching fields of rural central Iowa. “If I live to be 120, I still won’t have time to paint all the things I want to paint.” David describes his process as “finding opulent things in the mundane.”</p><p><br></p><p>David Gordinier attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and received his BFA from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He has been in group exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Des Moines Art Center. His work is in the collections of Farm Bureau Financial Services and Iowa State Bank, among many others.</p><p><br></p><p>Kristin Stoeffler received her BA in Art from The University of Iowa, but that is only part of the education that influences her work. The rest she learned from the insight and patience of the people who live on the land in her landscapes. She has work in the Lil Drugstore collection in Cedar Rapids as well as several private collections in the Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com –or- call: 319-366-0205</p> 2019-09-26 19:00:00 -0500
10/18/195:00 p.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Board Room, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please call Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p>
10/21/196:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
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Art Exhibit: Open Air
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Open Air</em>, a two-person exhibit of landscapes by Iowa natives: David Gordinier and Kristin Stoeffler.</p><p><br></p><p>This show brings together the work of artists who illustrate a particular style of moments in Midwest scenery. Both artists appear to have romantic or idealized renderings of these realistic vistas. The space between the sky and the earth is vast. Land reaches out to the endless horizon and the foliage seem to breathe the air that chase the clouds in that moment. Adventure and solace can be found in these paintings; the hunt for the cloud you could cut with a knife, the well-traveled path highlighted by the afternoon sun, or the colorful field within soft rolling terrain. The works themselves vary from the very large punchy style of Kristin’s and the mid-sized detailed serenity of David’s.</p><p><br></p><p>When talking about her work, Kristin mentions “My father-in-law put a bright yellow parasol on an old Oliver tractor and taught me how to rake hay, and I paint hay differently now.” She creates paintings that allude to surreal drama and heightened saturation. “The fields look different from the seat of a tractor. Rows look different after you’ve raked them yourself,” she explains. David approaches his subjects in a traditional manner, painting in a realistic style that concentrates on the way light defines an object or space. His landscape works are inspired by western vistas as well as secluded roads and wide-reaching fields of rural central Iowa. “If I live to be 120, I still won’t have time to paint all the things I want to paint.” David describes his process as “finding opulent things in the mundane.”</p><p><br></p><p>David Gordinier attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and received his BFA from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He has been in group exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Des Moines Art Center. His work is in the collections of Farm Bureau Financial Services and Iowa State Bank, among many others.</p><p><br></p><p>Kristin Stoeffler received her BA in Art from The University of Iowa, but that is only part of the education that influences her work. The rest she learned from the insight and patience of the people who live on the land in her landscapes. She has work in the Lil Drugstore collection in Cedar Rapids as well as several private collections in the Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com –or- call: 319-366-0205</p>
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Chorale Midwest - A New Creation, A New Day
<p dir="ltr">Lift your heart with song along with Chorale Midwest in their 2019-20 season opener, “A New Creation, A New Day” on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, 211 21st Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids. Concert includes Rene Clausen's "A New Creation" and other selections by the Chorale and its ensembles. Tickets: $20; $5 student rush tickets at the door with valid ID. www.choralemidwest.org/purchase-tickets/</p>10/20/194:00 p.m.St Ludmila Catholic ChurchCedar Rapids -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p>The Marion Heritage Center & Museum newest exhibition <em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.</em> The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free Admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-10-16 16:00:00 -050010/16/191:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
History in the Heights
<p>Join Mark Stouffer Hunter for a walking tour of the 2nd and 3rd Ave. SE Historic District. See the beautiful houses and hear the stories of the people that built them and the families who lived in them. Meet at 3rd Ave and 12th St. Tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sign in 1/2 hour prior. Tour will last approximately one and 1/2 hours and take place rain or shine. Cost: $5, cash only. Children under 12 free, with paying adult. Sponsored by Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association and Friends of Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation. </p> 2019-10-09 15:30:00 -050010/19/1910:00 a.m.Second and Third Avenue Historic DistrictCedar Rapids -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p>The Marion Heritage Center & Museum newest exhibition <em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.</em> The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free Admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-10-17 16:00:00 -050010/17/191:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p>The Marion Heritage Center & Museum newest exhibition <em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.</em> The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free Admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-10-18 16:00:00 -050010/18/191:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion