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(319) 550-45171906 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE , Cedar Rapids(319) 895-4079840 Bass Lane , Mount Vernon
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Keto Community Potluck
<p>A free potluck designed to allow keto curious and keto committed individuals and families to share recipes and taste foods that represent ketogenic nutrition. Not only will participants be able to taste foods and find new ways to assimilate favorites into keto, they will be able to share struggles along with victories in their ketogenic lifestyle.</p> 2018-11-17 19:00:00 -060011/17/185:30 p.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
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Family Storytime
<p>Designed for the whole family and presented at a time convenient for most working parents.</p><p>Storytime includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities.</p><p>Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children.</p> 2018-10-30 11:00:00 -0500
11/24/1810:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Festival of Trees
<p>Festival of Trees is back! Join us on <strong>Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18</strong> as we kick off the holiday season with this fun, community event. The event will again be held at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors - Alliant Energy and Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors. Due to their support, the Festival of Trees is<strong> FREE</strong> again this year. We will be accepting Toys for Tots donations or non-perishable canned food items. Last year we donated over 20 tons of canned goods and raised over $11,000 that was donated to local not-for-profits.</p><p>The event is open both days from <strong>10am-5pm</strong>. As you walk through the hall of trees, vote for your favorite - we will be giving out an award to the People's Choice. If there's one you really love, put your name in for the silent auction. Most trees will be available for purchase with all funds benefiting local non-profits including The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, Shoes for Kids and Toys for Tots - help us raise over $12,000 this year. Bidding for trees starts at $50 and we will send you a text if you get outbid. Don't miss this great opportunity to help our community.</p><p>Check out the free entertainment on the stage, while you make your way around the space. Seating is limited, so make sure to get there early. We are still seeking groups to perform - if your group is interested in joining us, please contact us at <a href="mailto:events@thegazette.com">events@thegazette.com</a>.</p><p>Then, you're off to the holiday market where you can start your holiday shopping. Merchants will have all types of items available including candles, candy, jewelry and much more.</p><p>Last, but certainly not least, don't miss a visit with Santa. Say hello and take pictures throughout the day with the man himself and the misses. While you're in the North Pole, color a picture for The Gazette's annual coloring contest, write a letter to Santa or put together Snowman garland to take home.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you to our sponsors:</p><p>Alliant Energy</p><p>Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors</p><p>ESCO Group</p><p>REM Iowa</p><p> </p><p>Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, including tree decoration and volunteering. For more information, please email <a href="mailto:events@thegazette.com">events@thegazette.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Festival of Trees is produced by The Gazette in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Jaycees.</p> 2018-10-09 17:00:00 -0500
11/17/1810:00 a.m.Hawkeye DownsCedar Rapids -
Immigrant Foodways: Dough Ornaments
<p>Back by popular demand we will be offering not one but two classes where you can learn how to make Vizovickě Pečivo, or dough ornaments, which have been made in the Czech lands since the 16<sup>th</sup> century, traditionally to decorate Christmas trees! We will also talk about other holiday traditions and celebrate holiday memories.</p><p>Registration required, space is limited. Open to all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. </p>11/17/1812:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Family Matters: Be the Change Series
<p>Family Matters is a monthly inter-generational series that focuses on nourishing the precious bonds that hold our families together. Each month there will be an opportunity to spend quality time with your family member and learn or create something new.<br><br>Over the next three months we will introduce you to a non-profit or organization in the City that will present on how you can help. Each session will have a hands-on activity for you to make or build. Small changes can have a big impact! Come and see how you can be the change you wish to see in the world. All ages welcome.</p><p>Please register online at crlibrary.org</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-11-14 19:30:00 -0600
11/14/186:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Holiday Open House
<p>After a season full of beautiful blooms and gifts, our gift shop and greenhouses transform into a holiday winter wonderland. Grab a friend and join us to sip, sample, shop, and get some of your favorite gifts and decor.<span> </span></p><p><br></p><p>HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT</p><p>• Release of the 2019 Culver's Calendar ($450+ in coupons)</p><p>• Fresh Greens and Wreaths</p><p>• Artificial Garland and Trees</p><p>• Holiday Decor & Unique Gifts</p><p>• Food Ideas for entertaining or gifting</p><p>• Drawing for Prizes and Gift Cards</p><p>• Vote for your favorite tree!</p> 2018-11-12 17:00:00 -0600
11/17/189:00 a.m.Culver's Garden Center & GreenhouseMarion -
Family Folk Machine Fall 2018 Concert “Stand by Me”: Songs of Friendship
<p>The Family Folk Machine invites you to join us for a concert of songs about friendship. Free-will donations of $10 for adults and $5 for kids are encouraged.</p><p>The Family Folk Machine is a non-profit, intergenerational, non-auditioned choir that welcomes kids and adults of all ages and backgrounds to sing together with a folk band. We seek to build community through singing songs with our neighbors, to explore American history and culture through song, to foster individual musical growth, and to pursue excellence as an ensemble.</p><p>About the director:</p><p>The Family Folk Machine is directed by Jean Littlejohn. Jean is an organist and choir director, and she holds a PhD in music theory. Jean lives in Iowa City with her husband Michael Sauder and kids Claire and Ben.</p> 2018-10-13 17:00:00 -0500
11/17/183:00 p.m.Old Capitol Museum Senate ChamberIowa City -
Parenting Young Children
<p>Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child aged 0-5 years, siblings are welcome!</p> 2018-11-20 19:30:00 -0600
11/20/185:30 p.m.Cleveland Elementary SchoolCedar Rapids -
StoryTime Clay Workshop for ages 3-5
<h5>Story Time Clay for Ages 3-5 </h5><h5>We have made our popular summer camp series into a monthly workshop! </h5><p>Our Instructor will read a book to the class, recommended by the Cedar Rapids Public Library. We will then work with the storyline to create something from clay. This workshop is great for hand and eye coordination and tactile stimulation. Maximum class size is 8 children and limited to ages 3-5 years old.</p><p>Participation by parents/guardians and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. </p> 2018-11-15 11:00:00 -0600
11/15/1810:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
<p>Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Eve service to enjoy peaceful worship with your church family before the hustle and bustle of the holiday begins.</p><p>Following the service, we’ll have some pie and fellowship together!</p>
11/21/186:00 p.m.Lutheran Church of the ResurrectionMarion -
Dollar Monday$
<p>Every Monday 4-9pm enjoy $1 games of bowling, $1 shoe rental, $1 domestic drafts, $1 pop and $1 hot dog. </p> 2018-11-19 21:00:00 -060011/19/184:00 p.m.Westdale Bowling Center & Lazer TagCedar Rapids -
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Tannenbaum Forest
<p>Our Festhalle is transformed into a forest of decorated live Christmas Trees and features a 17 foot German style pyramid. </p><p>see festivalsinamana.com for dates and time open </p><p>Open Friday thru Sunday November 23-December 16</p><p>Free will donation</p> 2018-10-18 19:00:00 -0500
11/23/1810:00 a.m.Festhalle BarnAmana -
Quatermania
<p>Every Sunday & Wednesday 8pm-Midnight. Pay $6 cover and enjoy 25 cent games of bowling, 25 cent shoe rental, 25 cent pop and 50 cent domestic drafts + $2 U Call It's. Ladies pay only $3 on Wednesdays. </p> 2018-11-14 00:00:00 -060011/14/188:00 p.m.Westdale Bowling Center & Lazer TagCedar Rapids -
Caregiver Massages
<p>Ten minute chair massages are available to all family caregivers on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are required. To register for a massage session or to register for caregiving assistance while attending this event, please let us know in advance by calling (319) 221-8866 or emailing fcgc@mercycare.org. There may be charges associated with this program.</p> 2018-10-25 14:30:00 -0500
11/14/181:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Drop-In Caregiver Support Group
<p>Join this drop-in support group to meet other caregivers and connect with those in like circumstances. Ann Drobot, Alzheimer’s Association, will be available to visit individually with anyone would like to talk to her. If you would like caregiving assistance while attending this event, please call (319) 221-8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org.</p> 2018-10-25 15:00:00 -0500
11/14/181:30 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Upcycling Ornaments - Homemade Christmas Ornaments
<p>Come and learn how to make Christmas ornaments!<span> </span></p><p><br></p><p>We will be painting and decorating light bulbs to make simple and fun ornaments.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you have any materials that you would like to upcycle and reuse as Christmas ornaments? Feel free to bring them to work on at this workshop!<span> </span></p><p><br></p><p>This workshop is free and family friendly!</p> 2018-11-06 19:30:00 -0600
11/15/186:30 p.m.GroundswellCedar Rapids -
Tannenbaum Forest
<p>Our Festhalle is transformed into a forest of decorated live Christmas Trees and features a 17 foot German style pyramid. </p><p>see festivalsinamana.com for dates and time open </p><p>Open Friday thru Sunday November 23-December 16</p><p>Free will donation</p> 2018-11-24 19:00:00 -0600
11/24/1810:00 a.m.Festhalle BarnAmana -
Creative Art for Caregivers & Care Receivers
<table width="709" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td width="397" valign="top"><strong>Creative Art for Caregivers and Care Receivers <br>Thursday 11/15: 2-3:30 p.m. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br>Come and express yourself through art! The class will look at how artists have drawn winter sweaters and then will draw sweaters on a rubber pad and cut them out. An instructor from the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will guide you through creating your very own work of art. All materials provided and no artistic experience needed! If you would like caregiving assistance while attending this event, please call (319) 221-8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org<u>.</u> There may be charges associated with this program.<br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2018-10-25 15:30:00 -0500
11/15/182:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Dollar Monday$
<p>Every Monday 4-9pm enjoy $1 games of bowling, $1 shoe rental, $1 domestic drafts, $1 pop and $1 hot dog. </p> 2018-11-26 21:00:00 -060011/26/184:00 p.m.Westdale Bowling Center & Lazer TagCedar Rapids -
Iowa Birds of Prey
<p>Iowa Raptor Center will present a program on owls and bring 2 birds for children and their families to learn about and interact with.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-08-09 11:15:00 -050011/17/1810:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Kid's Event -- Little Vue Confection-eers! at Vue Rooftop
<p>FREE Kid's Event: Little Vue Confection-eers!</p><p><br></p><p>Bring the kid's out to create their own confectionery master piece. This month we're cooking up caramel apples with all the fixin's. RSVP's requested on our FB Event!</p> 2018-10-31 15:00:00 -0500
11/17/1812:00 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Five Seasons Button Club - November
<p>The November meeting of the Five Seasons Button Club will be held at Scott's Family Restaurant in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, November 17. Lunch is at noon with the meeting following.</p> 2018-10-21 15:00:00 -0500
11/17/1812:00 p.m.Scott's Family RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Keto Community Potluck
<p>A free potluck designed to allow keto curious and keto committed individuals and families to share recipes and taste foods that represent ketogenic nutrition. Not only will participants be able to taste foods and find new ways to assimilate favorites into keto, they will be able to share struggles along with victories in their ketogenic lifestyle.</p> 2018-12-15 19:00:00 -060012/15/185:30 p.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Keto Community Potluck
<p>A free potluck designed to allow keto curious and keto committed individuals and families to share recipes and taste foods that represent ketogenic nutrition. Not only will participants be able to taste foods and find new ways to assimilate favorites into keto, they will be able to share struggles along with victories in their ketogenic lifestyle.</p> 2019-01-19 19:00:00 -06001/19/195:30 p.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
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Glass Holiday Ornaments--Family Workshop
<h5><strong>Glass Holiday Ornaments</strong></h5><h5>Create unique glass ornaments to decorate your tree and/or home. Sign up early, these always sell out!</h5><p><br></p><h5>Date: Saturday, December 8th </h5><h5>Time: 10:30-12:00 pm </h5><h5>Cost: $20.00</h5><p><br></p><p><br></p><h5>Date: Saturday, December 8th</h5><h5>Time: 2:00-3:30 pm </h5><h5>Cost: $20.00</h5> 2018-08-30 12:00:00 -0500
12/08/1810:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Fall Conference & Campmeeting
<p>A night of great music and the 1st time ever Pastor CW Slaton and Rev Harry Umfleet of Nashville TN will be tag-preaching. Fountain Ministries Fall Conference & Campmeeting. </p> 2018-11-02 21:30:00 -0500
11/17/186:00 p.m.The Cowboy Church, Walford, IAWalford -
Winter Market
<p>Join us on December 1st 10 am to 3 pm at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville. Lots of unique gifts, crafts and merchandise for those hard to shop for friends and family members.</p> 2018-10-10 15:00:00 -0500
12/01/1810:00 a.m.Radisson Hotel & Conference Center CoralvilleCoralville -
Dollar Monday$
<p>Every Monday 4-9pm enjoy $1 games of bowling, $1 shoe rental, $1 domestic drafts, $1 pop and $1 hot dog. </p> 2018-12-03 21:00:00 -060012/03/184:00 p.m.Westdale Bowling Center & Lazer TagCedar Rapids -
Family Folk Machine Concert at the Old Capitol Senate Chamber
<p>The Family Folk Machine will present Stand by</p><p>Me: Songs of Friendship in two concerts this fall</p><p>on Sunday, November 11 at 3 PM at the Senior</p><p>Center, and Sunday, November 18 at 3 PM at the</p><p>Old Capitol Senate Chamber. FFM will perform</p><p>songs about different aspects of friendship and</p><p>songs that say, “You sing for me, I’ll sing for you—</p><p>we need each other, yes we do. It takes good music</p><p>every day to keep those lonesome blues away.”</p><p>Join us for this musical exploration of friendship!</p>11/17/183:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Tannenbaum Forest
<p>Our Festhalle is transformed into a forest of decorated live Christmas Trees and features a 17 foot German style pyramid. </p><p>see festivalsinamana.com for dates and time open </p><p>Open Friday thru Sunday November 23-December 16</p><p>Free will donation</p> 2018-11-25 17:00:00 -0600
11/25/1810:00 a.m.Festhalle BarnAmana