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How to Build Your Family Tree
<div data-block-type="text"><p>If you are interested in genealogy and learning more about how to build your family tree, be sure to check out this library program presented by the Genealogical Society of Linn County.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p><br></p><p>Ruth will share the importance of leaving an organized legacy of family history for future generations. She will present the essential steps to building your family<br>tree: understanding terms and definitions, where to find information, how to document information, and the different ways of preserving information.</p><p>Ruth Armstrong is a volunteer with the Genealogical Society of Linn County doing business as the Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library. The library maintains family<br>records and historical documents, providing assistance to anyone with an interest in genealogy. The society motto is: Family Trees*Family Stories*Family Matters.</p></div> 2022-07-26 19:00:00 -0500
9/27/226:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Vista Family Dentistry Dat
<p>Meet the team at Vista Family Dentistry and learn everything there is to know about maintaining a healthy smile!</p><p>This is a special day to celebrate dental health, presented by Mista Family Dentistry. In addition to meeting the Tooth Fairy, we will have special activities throughout the day to help children learn about good oral hygiene and how to have a healthy smile.</p><p><br></p> 2021-10-03 18:00:00 -0500
12/23/229:00 a.m.Vista Family DentistryWaukesha -
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Rock Mandala Painting for the Whole Family at Prairiewoods
<p>Spend a few hours creating art with your favorite people! Join facilitator Andi Lewis at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a fun time together as we learn the art of rock painting with mandalas, which are sacred works of art in the form of a circle. Using smooth stones, paints and fine dotting tools, we will make beautiful, detailed mandalas. This is a fun, relaxing process that can be done by anyone, regardless of age. We 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.) This program usually fills up early, so register today! The cost is $13 and includes rocks and all art supplies. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-14 14:00:00 -0500
10/29/2210:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
<p>The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are holding their large fall book sale at the Downtown Library!</p><p>Purchase new and gently used books and giftables to support the literacy programs of the library.</p><p>The sale will be:<br>Friday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Saturday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm</p> 2022-09-01 17:00:00 -0500
11/04/229:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
<p>The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are holding their large fall book sale at the Downtown Library!</p><p>Purchase new and gently used books and giftables to support the literacy programs of the library.</p><p>The sale will be:<br>Friday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Saturday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm</p> 2022-09-01 17:00:00 -0500
11/06/221:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Gallery talk: Angles On The Window
<p>Free and open to the public. Discover a fresh angle on the Window! A casual, :20-minute guided art discussion on the stained-glass piece, "Memorial Window" that was created by famous artist Grant Wood in 1928. Experience one of Grant Wood's most unique, large, colorful works of art.</p> 2022-09-30 11:30:00 -0500
9/30/2211:00 a.m.Veterans Memorial BuildingCedar Rapids -
Bertram Fall Potato Bar Dinner, Oct. 8
<p> The Bertram United Methodist Church invites everyone to a Baked Potato Bar Dinner on Saturday, October 8. The dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bertram Township Hall on Angle Street.</p><p>Potatoes will be served with a variety of toppings, plus salad, beverages and a dessert. Take-out meals will be available. </p><p>Your donation of $10 will support the church’s hunger relief projects in the area, including Mission of Hope. Children 6-12 are $5, with kids 5 and under free. Everyone is welcome. </p><p> </p> 2022-09-07 19:00:00 -050010/08/225:00 p.m.Bertram Township HallCedar Rapids -
Toddler Time
<p>Toddler Time features stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities designed to get babies and toddlers acclimated to loving the library. Big siblings are welcome to join the fun!</p> 2022-09-26 10:30:00 -0500
9/26/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Spayghetti & No Balls Pasta Dinner and Wine Pull
<p>Iowa Humane Alliance announces the return of the Spayghetti & No Balls Pasta Dinner & Wine Pull fundraiser, Tuesday, September 27th. “Come& Stay!” for a delicious sit-down meal or “Fetch & Take Away!” for dinner on the go. Stop in anytime from 4 pm to 9 pm and be sure to participate in the everyone wins wine pull!</p><p>Zio Johno’s in Marion will graciously donate 50% of your dinner proceeds when you order from the special event menu. All funds raised will go directly to further IHA’s on-going mission to end pet overpopulation through effective spay and neuter programs and services.</p><p>For more information visit iowahumanealliance.org/events <br>or call 319-363-1225</p> 2022-09-07 21:00:00 -0500
9/27/224:00 p.m.Zio Johno's Italian RestaurantMarion -
Fall Festivals at Bloomsbury Farm
<p>Come out to Bloomsbury Farm to enjoy our Fall Festivals!</p><p>We are open 10am-6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between September 16 and October 30th. With over 25 Fall Fun attractions, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more... this is the perfect event to enjoy Fall!</p><p>Purchase tickets online and SAVE! https://bloomsburyfarm.ticketspice.com/2022-fall</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="943"><tbody><tr height="41"><td height="41" width="943"><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-09-30 18:00:00 -0500
9/30/2210:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Saturday Open Studio
<p>Join us Saturday mornings from 10-Noon for open studio. Free for all children, professional artists and musicians will be present to guide creative play and projects.</p><p>Kids K-5 are at Studio 17, 907 17th St NE Cedar Rapids IA </p><p>Grades 6-12 are at 1847 E Ave NE, Cedar Rapids IA.</p> 2022-10-01 12:00:00 -0500
10/01/2210:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Music, Movement, and Parachute Play
<p>Get your weekend started with active movement, music, and parachute activities designed for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers.</p><p>Saturday, Oct. 1, 10-11 am<br>Downtown Library, Beems</p><p>Saturday, Oct. 22, 10-11 am<br>Ladd Library, Community Room</p> 2022-08-29 11:00:00 -0500
10/01/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Kid Connect
<p>Kid Connect is a fun 90 minutes of play for kids and their caregivers. The program includes a 30 minute story time. Registration is required <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejdtxx2w576f15d8&oseq=&c=&ch=">here</a>.</p> 2022-09-20 11:00:00 -0500
9/29/229:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Fall Festivals at Bloomsbury Farm
<p>Come out to Bloomsbury Farm to enjoy our Fall Festivals!</p><p>We are open 10am-6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between September 16 and October 30th. With over 25 Fall Fun attractions, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more... this is the perfect event to enjoy Fall!</p><p>Purchase tickets online and SAVE! https://bloomsburyfarm.ticketspice.com/2022-fall</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="943"><tbody><tr height="41"><td height="41" width="943"><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-10-01 18:00:00 -0500
10/01/2210:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Doodlebugs: With My Bear Hands
<p>We have all missed the enthusiasm that Education Director Erin Thomas from Cedar Rapids Museum of Art brings to stories and art projects. Lament no more!</p><p>Today, spend some “koala-ty” time with us for a “beary” colorful story and then for an art project you’ll “paw-sitively” love.</p> 2022-07-26 11:15:00 -0500
9/30/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Fall Festivals at Bloomsbury Farm
<p>Come out to Bloomsbury Farm to enjoy our Fall Festivals!</p><p>We are open 10am-6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between September 16 and October 30th. With over 25 Fall Fun attractions, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more... this is the perfect event to enjoy Fall!</p><p>Purchase tickets online and SAVE! https://bloomsburyfarm.ticketspice.com/2022-fall</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="943"><tbody><tr height="41"><td height="41" width="943"><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-10-02 18:00:00 -0500
10/02/2210:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Do Re Mi: Music and Movement for Kids with Down Syndrome
<p>Ms. Amber is back, ready to share the beat with kids and their caregivers. It’s a great way to start the day. Kids with Down syndrome and their families are welcome to attend. </p><p>We will meet in the Glenn Schminke Room.</p> 2022-09-19 10:00:00 -0500
10/01/229:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Abstract Ideas: Abstract Art from the Collection
<p>Culled from CRMA’s collection of works created after 1950, Abstract Ideas explores the potential of abstraction in the hands of post-World War II artists. In some cases, the subject matter has been only slightly abstracted, diverging only a little from the way they appear in nature. In other cases, artists have moved completely away from any recognizable object in pursuit of more emotional or intellectual goals. In all cases, however, artists maintained their relationship to and dialogue with the fundamental properties of art such as balance, form, line, color, and rhythm. Investigating the various degrees of abstraction found in modern paintings and sculpture, this exhibition presents a diverse group of works, each of which operates on different emotional and intellectual levels. </p> 2022-09-29 20:00:00 -0500
9/29/2212:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Dick Pinney: Jack of All Trades
<p>Dick Pinney (1924-1996) was a long-time favorite in the Cedar Rapids art scene. Accomplished in many media, this former creative director for Stamats Communications and Coe College vice president was perhaps most famous for the numerous carved wood assemblages that he created, usually as commissions for area business leaders. Paintings, drawings, ceramics, assemblages, constructions, games, and puppets were all part of Pinney’s repertoire. This exhibition, timed to coincide with the 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary of Pinney’s passing in 1996, celebrates the artist’s diverse and wide-reaching artwork. </p> 2022-09-29 20:00:00 -0500
9/29/2212:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Fresh Folk: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p>Red Cedar Chamber Music’s directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian, present folk music from around the world in the first of a series of programs commissioning new settings of folk music. Red Cedar has always loved exploring different genres of music in their programming. With this in mind, they have begun an ongoing commissioning project. In May 2022, Red Cedar sent out a call for proposals for new settings of folk music for violin and cello. Over the next several years, new works will be commissioned representing cultures from around the world, with the goal of expanding the violin and cello duo repertory and eventually recording a compact disc. For this concert program, six proposals were accepted and six new works will be premiered. Travel with Red Cedar to Brazil, Finland, Scotland, Ukraine, the American West, the Czech Republic, and the Phillipines. In addition, visit the imaginary world of Fauxmania with the core ensemble.</p><p>Nineteen performances of this program will be presented between September 20 and October 23, 2022. This series of concerts is made possible by the Program Support and Linn County Funds of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, the Grandon Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the City of Marion, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support comes from CRST International, United Fire Group, Hills Bank, Farmers State Bank, GreatAmerica Financial Services, and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p><em>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</em></p>
10/12/221:00 p.m.Parkview Evangelical Free ChurchIowa City -
Toddler Time
<p>Toddler Time features stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities designed to get babies and toddlers acclimated to loving the library. Big siblings are welcome to join the fun!</p> 2022-10-03 11:00:00 -050010/03/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Dick Pinney: Jack of All Trades
<p>Dick Pinney (1924-1996) was a long-time favorite in the Cedar Rapids art scene. Accomplished in many media, this former creative director for Stamats Communications and Coe College vice president was perhaps most famous for the numerous carved wood assemblages that he created, usually as commissions for area business leaders. Paintings, drawings, ceramics, assemblages, constructions, games, and puppets were all part of Pinney’s repertoire. This exhibition, timed to coincide with the 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary of Pinney’s passing in 1996, celebrates the artist’s diverse and wide-reaching artwork. </p> 2022-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Baby and Toddler Story Time
<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">This 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds is followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> 2022-10-05 10:30:00 -0500
10/05/229:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Fresh Folk: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p>Red Cedar Chamber Music’s directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian, present folk music from around the world in the first of a series of programs commissioning new settings of folk music. Red Cedar has always loved exploring different genres of music in their programming. With this in mind, they have begun an ongoing commissioning project. In May 2022, Red Cedar sent out a call for proposals for new settings of folk music for violin and cello. Over the next several years, new works will be commissioned representing cultures from around the world, with the goal of expanding the violin and cello duo repertory and eventually recording a compact disc. For this concert program, six proposals were accepted and six new works will be premiered. Travel with Red Cedar to Brazil, Finland, Scotland, Ukraine, the American West, the Czech Republic, and the Phillipines. In addition, visit the imaginary world of Fauxmania with the core ensemble.</p><p>Nineteen performances of this program will be presented between September 20 and October 23, 2022. This series of concerts is made possible by the Program Support and Linn County Funds of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, the Grandon Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the City of Marion, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support comes from CRST International, United Fire Group, Hills Bank, Farmers State Bank, GreatAmerica Financial Services, and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p><em>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</em></p>
10/15/223:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Fresh Folk: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p>Red Cedar Chamber Music’s directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian, present folk music from around the world in the first of a series of programs commissioning new settings of folk music. Red Cedar has always loved exploring different genres of music in their programming. With this in mind, they have begun an ongoing commissioning project. In May 2022, Red Cedar sent out a call for proposals for new settings of folk music for violin and cello. Over the next several years, new works will be commissioned representing cultures from around the world, with the goal of expanding the violin and cello duo repertory and eventually recording a compact disc. For this concert program, six proposals were accepted and six new works will be premiered. Travel with Red Cedar to Brazil, Finland, Scotland, Ukraine, the American West, the Czech Republic, and the Phillipines. In addition, visit the imaginary world of Fauxmania with the core ensemble.</p><p>Nineteen performances of this program will be presented between September 20 and October 23, 2022. This series of concerts is made possible by the Program Support and Linn County Funds of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, the Grandon Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the City of Marion, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support comes from CRST International, United Fire Group, Hills Bank, Farmers State Bank, GreatAmerica Financial Services, and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p><em>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</em></p>
10/21/227:00 p.m.Fairfax LibraryFairfax -
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Gallery talk: Angles On The Window
<p>Free and open to the public. Discover a fresh angle on the Window! A casual, :20-minute guided art discussion on the stained-glass piece, "Memorial Window" that was created by famous artist Grant Wood in 1928. Experience one of Grant Wood's most unique, large, colorful works of art.</p> 2022-10-07 11:30:00 -0500
10/07/2211:00 a.m.Veterans Memorial BuildingCedar Rapids -
Kid Connect
<p>Kid Connect is a fun 90 minutes of play for kids and their caregivers. The program includes a 30 minute story time. Registration is required <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejdtxx2w576f15d8&oseq=&c=&ch=">here</a>.</p> 2022-10-06 11:00:00 -0500
10/06/229:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Zumbini
<p>Get ready to move, dance and wiggle along to the music during these free Zumbini classes held every other week at Ladd Library.</p><p>Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!</p><p>Participants who attend more than one Zumbini session this fall will receive a "Kalino Finds the Music" bundle that includes a Kalino plush doll, songbook, and digital access to the Kalino music collection. </p> 2022-08-19 10:30:00 -0500
10/06/2210:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Fall Festivals at Bloomsbury Farm
<p>Come out to Bloomsbury Farm to enjoy our Fall Festivals!</p><p>We are open 10am-6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between September 16 and October 30th. With over 25 Fall Fun attractions, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more... this is the perfect event to enjoy Fall!</p><p>Purchase tickets online and SAVE! https://bloomsburyfarm.ticketspice.com/2022-fall</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="943"><tbody><tr height="41"><td height="41" width="943"><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-10-07 18:00:00 -0500
10/07/2210:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Abstract Ideas: Abstract Art from the Collection
<p>Culled from CRMA’s collection of works created after 1950, Abstract Ideas explores the potential of abstraction in the hands of post-World War II artists. In some cases, the subject matter has been only slightly abstracted, diverging only a little from the way they appear in nature. In other cases, artists have moved completely away from any recognizable object in pursuit of more emotional or intellectual goals. In all cases, however, artists maintained their relationship to and dialogue with the fundamental properties of art such as balance, form, line, color, and rhythm. Investigating the various degrees of abstraction found in modern paintings and sculpture, this exhibition presents a diverse group of works, each of which operates on different emotional and intellectual levels. </p> 2022-10-06 20:00:00 -0500
10/06/2212:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids