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Crafts for Kids: Spin Drums
<p>Stop by Hiawatha Public Library and make a fun summer spin drum!</p><p> This program is free and open to children and their caregivers.</p> 2019-05-13 14:15:00 -05006/25/191:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Behind the Craft: Block Printing
<p>We're extending the "block" party! Join us the day after <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2342312922488328/" target="_blank">2019 Downtown Block Party</a> for a fun evening of wood block printing and go home with an organic cotton tote you printed yourself! Learn more about our artisan partners in India who use this technique to create beautiful textiles such as bed covers and table linens while getting to know new friends and enjoying wine and snacks. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today by calling Ten Thousand Villages at (319) 519-2104. Payment is required upon registration. </p> 2019-05-15 19:00:00 -05006/23/195:00 p.m.Ten Thousand Villages Iowa CityIowa City -
Bookish Arts and Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. Everyone is welcome unless specified.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-26 19:30:00 -0500
6/26/196:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bookish Arts & Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. </p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-27 19:30:00 -0500
6/27/196:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Fall Fibre Show and Sale
<p>The Amana Arts Guild, 1210 G Street, High Amana, located in one of the seven Amana historic villages of the Amana Colony, will sponsor a Fall Fiber Art Show and Sale on Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3. The show and sale is a special Holiday shopping event for those unique one of a kind items. Admission is free. Hot cider and treats will be available.</p><p>This intimate event celebrates rug-making, spinning, weaving, and needlework. Several of the artisans will be demonstrating their craft. Along with individual artisans the Guild’s “Handmade in Amana” shop will be open to the public. The shop features quilts, baskets, rag rugs, all types of needlework as well as a variety of other arts and crafts.</p> 2017-09-13 16:00:00 -0500
11/03/1910:00 a.m.Amana Arts Guild CenterHigh Amana -
Out of this World Arts and Crafts
<p>Every Thursday morning, join Ely Public Library at 11:00 for a fun art project. The projects will be:<br>June 13 - Whirlygigs<br>June 20 - Guest artist project<br>June 27 - Mosaics<br>July 11 - Mobiles<br>July 18 - Chalk the 'walk<br>July 25 - Hand-held fans </p> 2019-06-20 11:30:00 -05006/20/1911:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Fall Fibre Show and Sale
<p>The Amana Arts Guild, 1210 G Street, High Amana, located in one of the seven Amana historic villages of the Amana Colony, will sponsor a Fall Fiber Art Show and Sale on Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3. The show and sale is a special Holiday shopping event for those unique one of a kind items. Admission is free. Hot cider and treats will be available.</p><p>This intimate event celebrates rug-making, spinning, weaving, and needlework. Several of the artisans will be demonstrating their craft. Along with individual artisans the Guild’s “Handmade in Amana” shop will be open to the public. The shop features quilts, baskets, rag rugs, all types of needlework as well as a variety of other arts and crafts.</p><p>Saturday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday hours are 10 AM to 4 PM.</p><p>This is a juried show, new artisans are welcome, for more information contact the Amana Arts Guild:</p><p>Telephone: 319 622-3678</p><p>E mail - amanarts@southslope.net</p> 2018-01-25 17:00:00 -0600
11/02/1910:00 a.m.Amana Arts Guild CenterHigh Amana -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-06-22 11:30:00 -0500
6/22/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Food Explorers Camp
<p>Does your kiddo love getting their hands dirty and experimenting outside? During Food Explorers Day Camp, your child will spend a day learning about food through nature exploration, outdoor crafts, and scavenger hunts. With a day on the Matthew 25 Urban Farm, your child will explore how food is grown and even make their own healthy snack using organic veggies from the farm. Food Explorers Camp focuses on food science and cultivating a love of the outdoors.</p> 2019-01-15 16:30:00 -06006/28/198:30 a.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Space Camp: NASA's Human Computers
<p>The second of six Space Camps on Thursday afternoons at the library from 2:00 until approximately 3:30. There will be a short video, a story, an activity or craft and a small snack. Recommended for ages 8-12 (approximately). Today's topic: Before calculators and computers, NASA relied on some very smart humans to make sure they didn't crash. Learn more about them today!</p> 2019-05-18 15:30:00 -05006/20/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-07-27 11:30:00 -0500
7/27/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
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Glitter Glitz Gel Cards at Scrapmania
<p>Are you ready to get glitzy??? The new Gina K glitter glitz gels are a must have for ALL cardmakers! We will show you different techniques & ways to apply them. Materials $18, Teacher Fee $14 Supplies: adhesive, pop dots, glue, craft mat, 2 ink daubers, Gina K turquoise sea ink, Gina K grass green ink, & white gel pen, This class will fill up! This class also hels during the day. Skill Level-Any</p> 2019-05-30 20:00:00 -0500
6/20/196:00 p.m.ScrapmaniaCedar Rapids -
Glitter Glitz Gel Card Class at Scrapmania
<p>Are you ready to get glitzy??? The new Gina K glitter glitz gels are a must have for ALL cardmakers! We will show you different techniques and ways to apply them to your cards. Materials $18, Teacher Fee $14 Supplies Needed: adhesive, pop dots, glue, craft mat, 2 ink daubers, Gina K turquoise sea ink, Gina K grass green ink, & white gel pen, This class will fill up! This class repeats at night from 6:00-8:00. Skill Level-Any This class repeats at night.</p> 2019-05-30 16:00:00 -0500
6/20/192:00 p.m.ScrapmaniaCedar Rapids -
Amana Woodfest
<p><strong>2019 AMANA WOODFEST!</strong> <em>August 23-25</em> A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest. Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">AmanaArtsGuild.com </a>for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>$1 admission (free for children). Air-conditioned buildings. Parking & Food on site. Handicapped accessible.</p><p><em>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</em></p> 2019-06-17 17:00:00 -0500
8/23/1910:00 a.m.Amana RV Park and Event CenterAmana -
Out of this World Arts and Crafts
<p>Every Thursday morning, join Ely Public Library at 11:00 for a fun art project. The projects will be:<br>June 13 - Whirlygigs<br>June 20 - Guest artist project<br>June 27 - Mosaics<br>July 11 - Mobiles<br>July 18 - Chalk the 'walk<br>July 25 - Hand-held fans </p> 2019-06-27 11:30:00 -05006/27/1911:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Trivia Night at Black Squirrel Tap
<p>Hey<span> Smarty Pants</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/smartypants" target="_blank"></a><span> </span>- grab some friends and join us for Trivia Night every<span> Thursday</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thursday" target="_blank"></a><span> </span>from 7-9pm! It’s FREE to PLAY!</p><p><br></p><p>1st Place - $50 Black Squirrel gift card</p><p>2nd Place - $25 Black Squirrel gift card</p><p>3rd place - $10 Black Squirrel gift card</p><p><br></p><p>While you’re here, wet your whistle with $1 OFF Craft Pints and $2 classic cans!<span> </span></p> 2019-06-20 21:00:00 -0500
6/20/197:00 p.m.Black Squirrel TapSwisher -
Coralville Farmers' Market
<p>Your local source for farm-fresh, locally-grown produce, delicious baked goods, handmade arts & crafts, fresh eggs, and more! Find it all at the Coralville Farmers’ Market. Our vendors offer a terrific selection of locally grown, raised, or produced goods. Shop close to home and support our local vendors. Visit the Farmers’ Market web page at <em>www.coralville.org/farmersmarket</em> and like us on Facebook for news and updates.</p> 2019-06-24 19:00:00 -0500
6/24/195:00 p.m.S.T. Morrison ParkCoralville -
Vacation Bible School
<p></p><p><strong>ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!</strong><br>It’s a race unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. </p><p>A race filled with fun clues to find, loaded with interesting challenges to attempt, and a global scavenger hunt like you’ve never seen. </p><p>At the same time, it’s about another race. A race that began at the Garden of Eden and continues until this day, made up of all people from all time. </p><p><strong>What race? The human race</strong> where we are <strong>One Family, One Race, One Savior</strong>. </p><p>Games, crafts and snack time nightly </p><p></p> 2019-06-20 20:15:00 -0500
6/20/196:00 p.m.Squaw Creek Baptist ChurchMarion -
The More We Get Together
<p>Activities to bring school-aged children and older adults together and form intergenerational relationships.</p><p>Adults from The Gardens of Cedar Rapids will be on hand to make alongside and assist children with a variety of crafts and treats in this summer series of programs. Grandparents and older adults are encouraged to accompany children to this event as well.</p><p> We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-25 11:00:00 -0500
6/25/1910:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Vacation Bible School
<p></p><p><strong>ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!</strong><br>It’s a race unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. </p><p>A race filled with fun clues to find, loaded with interesting challenges to attempt, and a global scavenger hunt like you’ve never seen. </p><p>At the same time, it’s about another race. A race that began at the Garden of Eden and continues until this day, made up of all people from all time. </p><p><strong>What race? The human race</strong> where we are <strong>One Family, One Race, One Savior</strong>. </p><p>Games, crafts and snack time nightly </p><p></p> 2019-06-21 20:15:00 -0500
6/21/196:00 p.m.Squaw Creek Baptist ChurchMarion -
Space Camp: Mission to Mars
<p>The third of six Space Camps on Thursday afternoons at the library from 2:00 until approximately 3:30. There will be a short video, a story, an activity or craft and a small snack. Recommended for ages 8-12 (approximately). Today's topic: the Mars Rover and sending humans to Mars</p> 2019-05-18 15:30:00 -05006/27/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Crafts for Kids: Shooting Stars
<p>Blast off at Hiawatha Public Library with this fun shooting star craft!</p><p>This program is free and open to children and their caregivers.</p> 2019-05-13 14:15:00 -05007/02/191:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-06-29 11:30:00 -0500
6/29/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Adult Craft Night
<p data-key="8"><span data-key="9"><span data-offset-key="9:0">Join us for a evening of DIYness at the Hiawatha Public Library. The art project for the night will be creating your own collage. </span></span></p><p data-key="10"><span data-key="11"><span data-offset-key="11:0">All supplies will be provided. </span></span></p><p data-key="12" data-slate-fragment="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"><span data-key="13"><span data-offset-key="13:0">Registration is required for the program. Adults only please. </span></span></p> 2019-06-12 20:00:00 -0500
7/05/196:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Trivia Night at Black Squirrel Tap
<p>Hey<span> Smarty Pants</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/smartypants" target="_blank"></a><span> </span>- grab some friends and join us for Trivia Night every<span> Thursday</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thursday" target="_blank"></a><span> </span>from 7-9pm! It’s FREE to PLAY!</p><p><br></p><p>1st Place - $50 Black Squirrel gift card</p><p>2nd Place - $25 Black Squirrel gift card</p><p>3rd place - $10 Black Squirrel gift card</p><p><br></p><p>While you’re here, wet your whistle with $1 OFF Craft Pints and $2 classic cans!<span> </span></p> 2019-06-27 21:00:00 -0500
6/27/197:00 p.m.Black Squirrel TapSwisher -
Festival of the Arts
<p>The Amana Arts Guild will sponsor its Festival of the Arts on Saturday August 10, 2019 from 10 AM – 5 PM, Amana Iowa. <u>NEW VENUE</u>! Market Barn area in Amana 707-46<sup>th</sup> Ave. <u>NEW VENUE</u>!</p><p>This special event will feature sales of fine arts, crafts and traditional Colony folk arts by local and guest artists. A unique part of the festival will be demonstrations as visitors will enjoy observing: woodturning, quilting, tinsmithing, basket-making, spinning and painting.</p><p>Guests will also enjoy local foods such as Amana bratwurst, sauerkraut, homemade apple fritters and baked goods along with the Amana Heritage Museum’s potato pancakes and a special homemade rhubarb drink.</p><p>Entertainment throughout the day</p><p>Also the children can enjoy an art corner.</p><p>Friend of the Arts Award presentation at 4:00</p><p>This is a juried event and new artisans are welcome for more information call or email:</p><p>Amana Arts Guild: 319 622-3678</p><p>E-mail: amanarts@southslope.net</p> 2018-01-24 17:00:00 -0600
8/10/1910:00 a.m.Market BarnAmana -
Kettle Crop Craft Fundraiser
<p>Join The Salvation Army on August 17 from 9am to 9 pm to raise money to help those in our community. Bring your supplies and projects we will furnish a 6' table, chairs, power strips, food and fun for just $60! Workshops will be available for a small extra fee!</p> 2019-05-03 21:00:00 -05008/17/199:00 a.m.The Salvation ArmyCedar Rapids -
Bookish Arts and Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. Everyone is welcome unless specified.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-07-24 19:30:00 -0500
7/31/196:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bookish Arts and Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. Everyone is welcome unless specified.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-08-28 19:30:00 -0500
8/28/196:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bookish Arts & Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. </p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-07-25 19:30:00 -0500
7/25/196:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids