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CUUPs Introduction to West African Drumming
<p><strong>If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!</strong> Join the Owl Moon Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPs) on Saturday, April 27th, from 6 to 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall for a hands-on workshop where we’ll <em>learn the basics of West African drumming</em>, including hand positions, traditional rhythms/songs and drum circle etiquette. </p><p><strong>No experience necessary <em>- </em></strong>just a willingness to join in the groove! We’ll be primarily learning how to play the djembe and other goblet-shaped drums. If you have a frame drum (tar, tambourine, buffalo drum, bodhran) - then you are welcome to bring it - but you will get more out of the class if you have a djembe, ashiko, or doumbek. <em>Some drums will be available to share, so if you don’t have a drum - don’t worry!</em><em> We’ve got you covered. Let’s make some music together!</em></p><p><strong>This is a free event, but registration is required. </strong> Please register here: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2019CUUPsAfricanDrumming%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0kdN_oyYpyWuhFgJ_n5kg5j1wS9iSnRZzfzvRQt1t5-DVNTCXhfEo1hUs&h=AT3Bf464AKKJK0BB1VN5rkPuuD3a5k_FJqZ14X1jby7ZmSjiaFVGwtxlAkNmh9K04zh_D7u0mNYWgGYVnawUUGGDyALWsSRzu6RFpOZ03qcj2TGAZxyuS_Y-7vb0GHOXsBCacQ" class="fr-green">CUUPsAfricanDrumming</a></p><p><strong>River Roberts</strong> picked up her first drum in 1998, and hasn't looked back since. She has since traveled around North America and Europe teaching West African drumming techniques and facilitating drum circles and workshops. River's style is community-oriented, fun, and accessible to all levels of experience.</p> 2019-04-02 20:00:00 -0500
4/27/196:00 p.m.Unitarian Universalist SocietyCoralville -
IMAGINATION! Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival brings you IMAGINATION! Square each year, which provides family-friendly, educational, and interactive booths, along with FREE family activities! Join us on the lawn of Newbo City Market for this event. This event takes place during and after our annual parade.</p><p>This event is free!</p> 2017-11-30 14:00:00 -0600
6/29/199:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
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Build Your Own Adirondack Chair
<p><span data-offset-key="8svm2-0-0"><span data-text="true">An easy and stable chair built with common materials and tools! </span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="b7nak-0-0"><span data-text="true">Open to all levels. We’ll be working with pre-cut materials, drills, clamps, jigsaws and layout tools. Build one with us either to take home or to donate to a family in our neighborhood. </span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="fpl2r-0-0"><span data-text="true">Take home the plans and you can build the whole set!</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="b3ntv-0-0"><span data-text="true">Limit of 6 people. $35 materials fee. Registrations are due one week prior to the event.</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="ciqtn-0-0"><span data-text="true">Purchase your ticket below:</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="1mj8v-0-0"><span data-text="true">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-your-own-adirondack-chair-tickets-59068785327</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-03-19 16:00:00 -0500
4/26/191:00 p.m.Matthew 25Cedar Rapids -
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
<p><em>Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt </em>opens on Apr. 20 and runs through May 11 on the Old Creamery’s Main Stage. Judy Moody and her little brother Stink try to work together to win the coveted Pirate Challenge on Ocracoke Island, a mysterious place packed with treasure hunts and pirate gold. Will they be able to put their differences aside and find the treasure?</p>
4/27/191:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Five Dollar Friday
<p>Join us for Five Dollar Friday public skate at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena! For just $5, you get admission and included skate rental for hours of fun. </p> 2019-04-02 17:00:00 -05004/26/191:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaCedar Rapids -
Five Dollar Friday
<p>Join us for Five Dollar Friday public skate at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena! For just $5, you get admission and included skate rental for hours of fun. </p> 2019-04-02 20:30:00 -05004/26/196:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaCedar Rapids -
Learn How to Make a Worm Bin
<p>Compost indoors using a worm bin! Come to our hands-on workshop and learn how you can easily make your own worm bin using inexpensive materials.</p><p><br></p><p>Worm bins are also a great alternative for apartment dwellers who don't have an outdoor composting space. They are clean and easy to maintain.</p><p><br></p><p>Vermicomposting is the usage of earthworms to convert vegetable waste to a 100% natural plant fertilizer. Worms create nutrient-rich organic matter that contains healthy micro-organisms and is easily absorbed by plants. You can use it to fertilize both indoor and outdoor plants.</p><p><br></p><p>Limit of 12 participants. $25 materials fee (bins and worms will be provided). Purchase your tickets below:</p><p><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Flearn-how-to-make-a-worm-bin-tickets-59071486406%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR38Ct4Bi9vhIw6LikXSnawh0dBxTbrocL_pihTtJcM5hzVhwXgXIh0KMz8&h=AT3ykP89nqyYZVaWZ-5migjxe42WMacvc4NtRGXHFyGEUwhGSe0DuXbX9No3bwTjHvqu4PcEJOAmLBtBK8AGwa7Rc3OU7Xi99fknO82qpEX36vsTziuoX0nuRPXMlnRSQKs" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-how-to-make-a-worm-bin-tickets-59071486406?fbclid=IwAR38Ct4Bi9vhIw6LikXSnawh0dBxTbrocL_pihTtJcM5hzVhwXgXIh0KMz8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-how-to-make-a-worm-bin-tickets-59071486406</a></p> 2019-03-19 18:30:00 -0500
4/29/195:30 p.m.Matthew 25Cedar Rapids -
StoryJAM
<p>StoryJAM is a music, movement, and stories program for children and their families. Designed to develop singing and music making as an early literacy skill, come prepared to move, shake, and sing as we take "Joy in Action and Music".</p> 2019-04-24 11:00:00 -0500
5/01/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Storytime: Author Visit with Jill Esbaum!
<p>Join us for a very special all-ages storytime with author Jill Esbuam! She's written dozens of ficiton and non-fiction books for young children, and will be reading a few of them aloud to us today! We'll be joining in with plenty of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities, too. Help us celebrate National Children's Book Week with a very special guest at storytime!</p> 2019-04-20 11:00:00 -0500
4/30/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Family Night: Children's Book Chase!
<p>In celebration of Children's Book Week, the library is challenging your family to the ultimate test of of Children's Book characters knowledge. Using clues, can you track down all of the most famous book characters? If you complete all the tasks, you can choose a small prize! Stop by the Children's Room desk this evening between 5 and 8pm to accept the challenge!</p> 2019-04-20 20:00:00 -05004/30/195:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-01 10:25:00 -0500
5/01/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Aliens and Clay Pinch Pot Monsters
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><p><br></p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Glass Aliens and Pinch Pot Monsters</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>October 19th</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
10/19/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
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Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
<p><em>Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt </em>opens on Apr. 20 and runs through May 11 on the Old Creamery’s Main Stage. Judy Moody and her little brother Stink try to work together to win the coveted Pirate Challenge on Ocracoke Island, a mysterious place packed with treasure hunts and pirate gold. Will they be able to put their differences aside and find the treasure?</p>
5/04/191:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Julie Griem Cancer Benefit
<p>We are having a cancer benefit for a dear friend named Julie Griem. She is a registered nurse who works at the Iowa City VA Medical Center and she's a single mother with two high school-age children.</p><p>Julie recently found out that she has stage 4 lung cancer that has spread. She has been unable to work for a few months now. </p><p>We are her co-workers and we are throwing a cancer benefit on her and her family's behalf on May 4, 2019 at the Swisher American Legion Hall, post 671. There will be a free will donation meal, live entertainment, silent auction items, and many other raffle items. </p><p>We are asking you to stand up, stand strong and stand together and come join us for Julie's benefit. </p> 2019-03-15 23:00:00 -0500
5/04/194:00 p.m.Swisher American LegionSwisher -
Flashlight Tour hosted by Unknown Darkness
<p>The Granger House will be welcoming Unknown Darkness Paranormal as they lead this month's flashlight tour! This group is eager to share some of their stories and knowledge as well as help others conduct a successful paranormal investigation of our beloved house. Space is limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required!</p> 2019-04-17 00:00:00 -0500
5/04/199:00 p.m.Granger House MuseumMarion -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-05-04 12:00:00 -0500
5/04/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Family Skate
<p>Come out and join us with fun for the whole family. For just $25 per family, bring everyone out for an afternoon of ice skating together.</p> 2019-04-02 16:00:00 -05004/28/192:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaCedar Rapids -
Kites Over Hoover Park
<p>Bring your kites and join 180 Go! the Kite performance team. They will perform aerial maneuvers and dynamic formations set to music. Activities will include: children's games, races and a candy drop. There will be food and kite vendors on site. This is a free event and will take place at 1 Tidewater Drive in West Branch, Iowa. Rain date is Sunday, April 28.</p> 2019-03-06 15:00:00 -06004/27/1910:00 a.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
Storytime with Miss Patty from the Putnam Museum
<p>We will have Miss Patty, dino expert for the Putnam Museum in Davenport here to share the most up-to-date dinosaur facts and paleontology discoveries.</p><p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p> 2019-04-17 11:00:00 -0500
4/27/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
EIBB's Night at the Opera
<p>Eastern Iowa Brass Band (EIBB) amazes in its playing of classical opera music on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 7 PM at the Solon Community Center Auditorium. The dramatic music of the opera fits “hand and glove” with the sound of colorful brass and percussion. Music from Richard Wagner operas will be featured along with music of Shostakovich and Verdi. EIBB features brass band originals and arrangements of well known popular, orchestral and concert band music. We will also be featuring our winners of the Young Artist's Competition, Kolbe Schnoebelen and Samuel Nau. Admission is $10 Adults and Free for Students and Children.</p> 2019-04-16 20:30:00 -0500
4/27/197:00 p.m.Solon Community CenterSolon -
Rock Mandala Painting for the Whole Family at Prairiewoods
<p>During the week leading up to Mother’s Day, bring mom to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a fun, creative project the whole family will enjoy! Spend time together as you learn the art of rock painting with mandalas, which are sacred works of art in the form of a circle. Use smooth stones, paints and fine dotting tools to make beautiful, detailed mandalas! Facilitator Andi Lewis will guide you in this fun, relaxing process that can be done by anyone, regardless of age. You will have time to paint several rocks and will be encouraged to take one rock home and leave one as a secret gift for a stranger to find! No experience or artistic skill is necessary, but kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (It is ideal for ages 10 and older.) The cost is $13 per person and includes rocks and all art supplies (including fine dotting tools). Registration and payment are required at least two days in advance. This class always sells out, so register today at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-04-28 20:00:00 -0500
5/06/196:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Sunday Fun Day: "100" Crafts!
<p>Help us kick off the 100th year of National Children's Book Week with crafts involving the number 100! We'll practice counting to 100, speculate about what we might be like at 100 years old, and assemble something cute and sweet to take home - a necklace made of 100 Froot Loops!</p> 2019-04-17 16:00:00 -0500
4/28/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Storytime: Prince and Pirate Party!
<p>Join us for a very special all-ages storytime with Charlotte Gunnufson, author of <em>Prince and Pirate</em>! Charlotte will read her book (published by Putnam in 2017), and we'll learn the story of two little fish who clash over sharing the same tank - their hilarious duel for territory is sure to elicit gales of giggles. We'll also do some moving and grooving as we dance along to the <em>Prince and Pirate</em> theme song, participate in some fun, "fishy" games, and end with a craft. Goldfish (crackers) will also be served. It's a <em>Prince and Pirate</em> party you won't want to miss, in honor of National Children's Book Week! </p> 2019-04-20 11:00:00 -05004/29/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Iowa City-Jacobson Institute Farmers Market
<p>The Jacobson Institute hosts annual summer camps for kids in grades 5 – 9. During the week these kids create their own business and learn all that goes into being an entrepreneur. Please join our 7-9th grade campers at the Iowa City farmers market and shop at their businesses to further their exploration into business ownership.</p> 2019-02-06 19:00:00 -0600
6/19/195:00 p.m.Iowa City Farmers MarketIowa City -
Jacobson Institute Farmers Market-Marion
<p>The Jacobson Institute hosts annual summer camps for kids in grades 5 – 9. During the week these kids work to create their own business and learn all that goes into being an entrepreneur. Please join our campers at the NewBo City market and shop at their businesses to further their exploration into business ownership.</p> 2019-02-06 19:00:00 -0600
6/13/194:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
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Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-10-05 12:00:00 -0500
10/05/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-11-02 12:00:00 -0500
11/02/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-12-07 12:00:00 -0600
12/07/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Wind Chime and Clay Bird House
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Bird House and Glass Wind Chime</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>May 25th</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
5/25/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Flower Pocket and Hanging Planter
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Hanging Planter and Glass Flower Pocket</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>June 15th</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
6/15/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids