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1920 Friendship St, Iowa City4521 University Avenue, Cedar Falls
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Free Concert
<p dir="ltr">The newly reorganized Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra is pleased to present its first concert since March 2020! We are back with a new Conductor and new repertoire to share with you all. Our performance will be on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2:00pm in the Kennedy High School Performing Arts Center (4545 Wenig Road NE). </p><p dir="ltr">Leading our group is Dr. Ghyas Zeidieh -- an active cellist and educator in the Eastern Iowa corridor. He teaches, performs, and conducts orchestras from Iowa City to Dubuque and beyond. In July 2021 we lost our founder and original conductor, Marty Clancey. The music community has been honoring his memory with support for our group, and we are all determined to continue his legacy of community music.</p><p dir="ltr">Concert Program:</p><p dir="ltr">Spring from The Four Seasons - Antonio Vivaldi</p><p dir="ltr">Song Without Words - Paul Kim</p><p dir="ltr">Slavonic Dances Op. 48 #5 & 8 - Antonin Dvorak</p><p dir="ltr">Peer Gynt Suite #1 - Edvard Grieg</p><p dir="ltr">Our featured violin soloist in the Vivaldi concerto is Mr. Jeff Tyler, the Concertmaster of CRCO. A new work by Paul Kim, composed in April 2020, will serve as a commemoration of struggles and losses during the pandemic. Classical favorites from Bohemia and Norway will round out our program. </p><p dir="ltr">All are welcome to this free concert! Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted, and refreshments will be served at the conclusion.</p> 2021-11-17 15:00:00 -0600
12/05/212:00 p.m.John F. Kennedy High SchoolCedar Rapids -
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Reversible Beaded Beads through Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education Program
<p>Learn to use a CzechMates 2-hole bead shape, the crescent. Weave Czech pressed glass and Toho 11/0 seed beads to create a two-sided domed beaded bead. You will make two separate pieces and then sew them together. Each side can be a different color, making your bead reversible. No experience needed.</p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="https://kirkwood.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=124614&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0">kirkwood.edu</a>. <em>On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>($30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee).</strong> </p> 2021-10-31 16:00:00 -0500
12/06/211:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Paper Snowflakes: Christmas Star Class
<p>Join me at the Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration on Saturday, December 4th, from 11 am - 1 pm at 4150 Blue Jay Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We will be focusing on the Christmas Star as we develop our Paper Snowflake Skills.</p><p>This is a family-friendly activity, no previous experience is required. Adult assistance will be needed for young children who are still developing scissor skills.</p><p>The class is drop-in, not registration needed. When the class is over view hundreds of location natvities, listen to local music groups and enjoy a few cookies to usher in the Christmas season!</p><p>For more details about the Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration, see <a href="https://fb.me/e/ehTi5jerd" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://fb.me/e/ehTi5jerd</a></p><p>This event is FREE! Guests are invited to bring a donation for the Catherine McAuley Center: canned/dry food items or full-sized personal care items are needed.</p><p><br></p> 2021-11-27 13:00:00 -0600
12/04/2111:00 a.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCedar Rapids -
Winter Wonderland
<p>Join us for our winter family event on December 4th, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 pm at St. Paul’s . There will be family activities that include cookie decorating, STEM activities, Christmas music, games, a live nativity and more! We look forward to seeing you there! </p> 2021-12-01 17:00:00 -0600
12/04/213:00 p.m.St. Paul's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Johnson Co Market
<p>Local growers, makers and artists offering produce, meats, specialty foods, handcrafted, homemade and small business wares. Free to shop.</p> 2021-12-01 02:00:00 -0600
12/05/2111:00 a.m.Johnson County FairgroundsIowa City -
Elf: The Musical
<p dir="ltr">Elf: the Musical is based on the cherished 2003 hit movie, starring Will Ferrell. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. </p> 2021-07-29 21:00:00 -050012/04/217:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Elf: The Musical
<p dir="ltr">Elf: The Musical is based on the cherished 2003 hit movie, starring Will Ferrell. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. </p> 2021-07-29 16:00:00 -0500
12/05/212:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
2021 Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Antique Show
<p>The Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Antique Show is back! This fun, all-ages show is $4 at the door, with food for purchase and 35 quality dealers ready to help you find the perfect gift for the holiday season - or for yourself. </p><p>Where: Johnson County Fairgrounds Building C (1/2 mile south of the IC Airport on Riverside Dr.)</p><p>When: Friday, Dec. 3 from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday, Dec. 4th from 9am to 3pm</p><p>Admission: $4 (valid for both days!)</p><p>Free parking</p><p>Food for purchase</p><p>All proceeds go to the Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Club! The Iowa City Noon Kiwanis are a group of service-minded people in the area who dedicate their time to improving the lives of children by raising money for local nonprofits and helping to send underserved children to a variety of camps and activities.</p> 2021-11-16 15:00:00 -0600
12/04/219:00 a.m.Johnson County FairgroundsIowa City -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-04 16:00:00 -0600
12/04/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration
<p>The first weekend of December each year, community members bring their nativity sets created by artists from around the world to the exhibit. Local choirs and instrumental groups perform Christmas music and provide a wonderful atmosphere. The Nativity Celebration is a non-denominational event open to everyone. For more information at schedules see www.crnativity.info</p><p>Admission is FREE!</p><p>We welcome guests to bring a canned/dry food item or an full-sized, unopened personal care item for donation to the Catherine McAuley Center.</p><p>Come see the restored Armstrong-Smulekoff Nativity! The nearly life-size 12-piece white plaster nativity scene that graced the windows of Armstrong's Department Store and later of Smulekoff's Furniture over the past several decades is a Cedar Rapids treasure. It was considered lost due to damage from the 2008 flood, but after 230 hours of volunteer labor, it has been completely restored.</p><p>If you want to display your Nativity (or Nativities) please contact Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com. We have over 150 Nativities from around the world on display and always welcome more!</p> 2021-11-06 19:00:00 -0500
12/04/2111:00 a.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library Christmas Open House
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library will host a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 4th from 1-3 PM. Tours of the library will be offered and treats and beverages will be served. Come celebrate the season with us and discover resources for finding your family history. We are located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1st Avenue SE. Parking is located in the back and enter through the back door.</p> 2021-11-11 15:00:00 -060012/04/211:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Live Nativity at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
<p>Are you are looking for a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the birth of Jesus? Visit our outdoor nativity with live animals on December 4th, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 pm on 3rd Avenue around Circle Drive of St. Paul’s UMC. This will be a part of our kids Winter Wonderland Event.</p> 2021-12-01 17:00:00 -0600
12/04/213:00 p.m.St. Paul's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Elf: The Musical
<p dir="ltr">Elf: the Musical is based on the cherished 2003 hit movie, starring Will Ferrell. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. </p><p dir="ltr">Pay What You Can admission at the door - Cash only</p> 2021-07-29 21:00:00 -0500
12/09/217:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-05 16:00:00 -0600
12/05/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Love Lights
<p>The holidays can be a difficult time for those who’ve lost a loved one. In an expression of honor and remembrance of loved ones, Hospice of Mercy invites the public to participate in its Love Lights celebration beginning at 5 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 6.</p><p>Love Lights is an annual tradition at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, which is located at 315 18<sup>th</sup> Ave. in Hiawatha. Each light on the holiday tree signifies a gracious gift of support in honor of a loved one, helping Hospice of Mercy to serve patients on their final journeys, as well as their family members. To learn more about making a gift of support, call the Mercy Foundation at 319-398-6206 or visit <a href="https://www.mercycare.org/giving/donate-now/">https://www.mercycare.org/giving/donate-now/</a>.</p><p>The Love Lights celebration will include a brief memorial program and tree lighting, which begins at 5:45 p.m., as well as cocoa and cookies, to honor Hospice of Mercy patients, families, staff, volunteers and the community.</p><p><br></p> 2021-11-22 07:00:00 -0600
12/06/215:00 a.m.Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of MercyHiawatha -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-06 16:00:00 -0600
12/06/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Elf: The Musical
<p dir="ltr">Elf: The Musical is based on the cherished 2003 hit movie, starring Will Ferrell. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. </p> 2021-07-29 21:00:00 -0500
12/10/217:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
HACAP Mobile Pantry
<p>The HACAP Mobile Food Pantry will be at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha (10th Ave. Entrance) parking lot on Monday, December 6th from 2:00-3:00. They will be following CDC guidelines and it will be a drive through pantry.</p> 2021-11-24 15:00:00 -0600
12/06/212:00 p.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
Connection Recovery Support Group
<p>NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult 18+ who is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who have been there.</p><p>NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.</p><ul><li>Connection is:</li><li>Free of cost to participants</li><li>Designed for adults (18+) with mental health condition(s)</li><li>Led by people with mental health conditions</li><li>90 minutes long & meets every other week</li><li>Confidential</li><li>Free of advice - only suggestions are offered</li></ul><h5>What You’ll Gain</h5><p>By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You'll benefit from other's experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.</p><p>https://nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection</p> 2021-12-06 19:30:00 -0600
12/06/216:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Make Amazing Earrings—a Great Gift!: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood Community College
<p>This is a great introduction to wirework. Two skills are learned and practiced—making a closed wrapped loop and making this loop into another closed loop. This set of skills allows you go make secure earrings, pendants, and chains. You will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and Swarovski crystals. No experience is necessary. </p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at: </em><a href="https://kirkwood.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=123632&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0"><em>kirkwood.edu</em></a></p><p>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>NOTE: This class serves as the pre-requisite for many Beadology Iowa classes.</p><p><strong>($30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee).</strong></p> 2021-10-31 16:00:00 -0500
12/10/211:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-07 16:00:00 -0600
12/07/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Hits of the Ragtime Era LIVE Musical Performance
<p>We’ll take a look at some of the songs that captivated the public and how their popularity continued into the present, and we’ll also share some songs and rags that were hits back in their day.</p><p>So to quote Irving Berlin, “come on along” for a great hour of ragtime and also some early jazz and blues.</p><p>This program will be in the Hiawatha Public Library Community Room. </p> 2021-11-03 16:00:00 -0500
12/04/213:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Christmas Concert
<p>Iowa Brass is pleased to present a holiday concert, filled with festive Christmas music. The concert is free to the public. Free will donations will be accepted.</p> 2021-11-19 20:30:00 -0600
12/11/217:00 p.m.Solon Community CenterSolon -
Elf: The Musical
<p dir="ltr">Elf: The Musical is based on the cherished 2003 hit movie, starring Will Ferrell. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. </p> 2021-07-29 21:00:00 -0500
12/11/217:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
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Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-08 16:00:00 -0600
12/08/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Elf: The Musical
<p dir="ltr">Elf: The Musical is based on the cherished 2003 hit movie, starring Will Ferrell. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. </p> 2021-07-29 16:00:00 -050012/12/212:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-09 16:00:00 -0600
12/09/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-10 16:00:00 -0600
12/10/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-11 16:00:00 -0600
12/11/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Free admission but donations are welcome.</p> 2021-12-12 16:00:00 -0600
12/12/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids