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• Free Flight--Dubuque
  (563) 582-4500
  5010 Wolff Rd , Dubuque
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  Parkview Evangelical Free Church
  15 Foster Road , Iowa City
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• Free Bingo!

  <p>Free Sunday night Bingo! from 5-7pm with great prizes and food specials - $6 tenderloin basket!&nbsp;</p> 2019-11-24 19:00:00 -0600

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  Longbranch

  Cedar Rapids

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• Free Joint Replacement Seminar

  <p><strong>Do I need a joint replacement?</strong></p><p>“How do I know if I need a joint replacement?” That is one of the most common questions patients ask their doctors when experiencing pain in the knees and hips. When joint pain affects your daily life, and limits you from activities you previously enjoyed, it may be time to look into your options. One of our area’s leading orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Thomas Paynter, of Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Department of Orthopedics, will help you understand the options for total joint replacement as well as other exciting new procedures and technology.</p><p>Sign up online today:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F30k8NjK%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1q72dIH0tfo38sW8sNTWJF1sr5H5bqScsSJ2W-x2OAy93lwv-3CTKOPSk&h=AT3fy7Zj6-P5Vnws9NxR2qw9MdTQK2kplTgGZW7gLqN7X8U3akpBv8iSBJBWV4Muf73XzA93su3qZo6U3C6IKDItZ7vPrPQJu6QIQwVbEx9EOiFihs2rDVt8GY55o362NA" href="https://bit.ly/30k8NjK?fbclid=IwAR1q72dIH0tfo38sW8sNTWJF1sr5H5bqScsSJ2W-x2OAy93lwv-3CTKOPSk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/30k8NjK</a>&nbsp;</p> 2019-12-17 19:30:00 -0600

  1/28/20 2020-01-28 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital

  Cedar Rapids

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• Free First Saturday for Students

  <p>Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. Visitors also will be able to take part in different themed activities and celebrations. College students must bring a current school ID card. </p> 2019-12-23 16:00:00 -0600

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Free Bingo!

  <p>Free Sunday night Bingo! from 5-7pm with great prizes and food specials - $6 tenderloin basket!&nbsp;</p> 2019-11-17 19:00:00 -0600

  2/09/20 2020-02-09 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  Longbranch

  Cedar Rapids

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• Free Third Thursdays on Third

  <p>Join us on the third Thursday of the month (on Third Avenue) for free admission to the entire museum from 5 pm to 8 pm. &nbsp;Enjoy all that the CRMA has to offer, including our special temporary exhibitions <em>Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens</em> and <em>Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection</em>.</p> 2019-12-30 20:00:00 -0600

  2/20/20 2020-02-20 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

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• Free Third Thursdays on Third

  <p>Join us on the third Thursday of the month (on Third Avenue) for free admission to the entire museum from 5 pm to 8 pm. &nbsp;Enjoy all that the CRMA has to offer, including our special temporary exhibitions <em>Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens</em> and <em>Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection</em>.</p> 2019-12-30 20:00:00 -0600

  3/19/20 2020-03-19 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

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• Free Third Thursdays on Third

  <p>Join us on the third Thursday of the month (on Third Avenue) for free admission to the entire museum from 5 pm to 8 pm. &nbsp;Enjoy all that the CRMA has to offer, including our special temporary exhibitions <em>Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens</em> and <em>Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection</em>.</p> 2019-12-30 20:00:00 -0600

  4/16/20 2020-04-16 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

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• Chair Yoga Exercise Class

  <p>Chair yoga combines gentle stretching with balance and range of motion exercises. This class allows people of all ages to work to improve their flexibility, balance, and range of motion, all in a relaxing, pain-free environment&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-24 11:20:00 -0600

  1/27/20 2020-01-27 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Gold Pointe Fitness Club

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/27/20 2020-01-27 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Scholastic Chess Club

  <p>Group lessons, organized chess activities, friendly tournaments, and free time to just play chess.</p><p>Join the Scholastic Chess Club the first and third Sundays of the month (Sept-May) from 2-5 pm at Downtown Library. Students grades K-12 are welcome to come and learn how to play this great universal game! Take part in group lessons, organized chess activities, friendly tournaments, and free time to just play chess. For more information, connect with the Cedar Rapids Chess Club on Facebook or visit www.chessiniowa.org/crchess.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-02 16:30:00 -0600

  2/02/20 2020-02-02 14:00:00 -0600

  2:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Name That Tune Trivia!

  <p>Every Wednesday come for the A.Y.C.E. Taco bar (just $6 plus a beverage) and stay for Name That Tune! with DJ Magic Matt (7-10pm)! &nbsp;Play for free with a team or individually to win great prizes!&nbsp; Come join the fun every Wednesday night!</p> 2020-01-22 10:00:00 -0600

  1/28/20 2020-01-28 05:00:00 -0600

  5:00 a.m.

  Longbranch

  Cedar Rapids

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/28/20 2020-01-28 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Jazz Summit Grand Finale Concert

  <p>3 Day Event 2/27-2/29 &nbsp;in Marquis Hall Classrooms, Daehler-Kitchin, Dows. and Sinclair Auditorium.</p><p>Finale Concert Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Senior Citizens and students. Free to Coe faculty, staff, and students.</p> 2019-10-01 20:30:00 -0500

  2/29/20 2020-02-29 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/29/20 2020-01-29 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• America's Pub Quiz

  <p>Compete against other people or teams to win great prizes! Free to play and everyone is welcome starts at 7pm. &nbsp;Come early and enjoy our A.Y.C.E. award winning Hot Wings and more just $6 plus beverage! Wings bar from 5-9pm.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-22 11:00:00 -0600

  1/30/20 2020-01-30 05:00:00 -0600

  5:00 a.m.

  Longbranch

  Cedar Rapids

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/30/20 2020-01-30 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Movin’ at the Museum: POUND

  <p>Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin’!</p><p>This session will feature POUND.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> 2019-12-23 11:00:00 -0600

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Breakfast Urbana Legion Auxiliary

  <p>Breakfast Urbana American Legion Auxiliary, Saturday, January 4th. Serving 7:30am to 11am, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, sausage patties, eggs, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Free will donation. &nbsp;First Saturday of every month</p> 2020-02-01 11:00:00 -0600

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 07:30:00 -0600

  7:30 a.m.

  Urbana American Legion Hall

  Urbana

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/31/20 2020-01-31 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Senior Tech Zone

  <p>Want to learn how to use Google or make better searches? Or would you like to try your hand at Facebook, blogging or learn how to scan? Or maybe you just need some extra help using a computer. Come join your peers for a two-hour drop in session, no sign-up needed and it is free! </p> 2020-01-30 12:30:00 -0600

  1/30/20 2020-01-30 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Tonight’s for Teens: Groundhog Edition

  <p>Déjà vu has nothing on Phil’s day! Join the youth council for a night of breakfast and <em>Groundhog Day</em>. Free for Teens.</p> 2019-12-23 19:00:00 -0600

  2/02/20 2020-02-02 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• The United States of Anxiety: Building a Multiracial Democracy in 2020

  <p>FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Kai Wright of WNYC Studios, will record an episode of his podcast, The United States of Anxiety, here at the University of Iowa. Kai and guests will discuss the question, “Can we finally build a mulitiracial democracy in 2020?” and examine how the unfinished business of our history holds a grip on our future.</p><p>More information at: <a href="http://ppc.uiowa.edu/forkenbrock/wnyc">http://ppc.uiowa.edu/forkenbrock/wnyc</a></p> 2020-01-10 20:30:00 -0600

  1/27/20 2020-01-27 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Levitt Center for University Advancement

  Iowa City

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• Project FeederWatch in the Bird Room

  <p>Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at Indian Creek Nature Center and other locales in North America. Join a Naturalist to count the birds at our Bird Room feeders. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. All are welcome! FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Free</p> 2020-01-29 11:00:00 -0600

  1/28/20 2020-01-28 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Music at the Stanley

  <p>Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to live music while exploring our spring 2020 exhibitions.</p><p>This event features the UI School of Music Faculty Quartet with James Dreier, Steve Grismore, Masayoshi Shikawa, and Blake Shaw.</p><p>FREE and open to all.</p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727.</p>

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 14:00:00 -0600

  2:00 p.m.

  University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

  Iowa City

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• NAMI Family-to-Family Class Cedar Rapids

  <p>NAMI Family-to-Family, a free 12-week educational course developed by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and designed to help family members of adults living with mental illness, will be offered by NAMI Linn County in two locations beginning in January. Delivered by trained facilitators who offer lived experience, its evidence-based curriculum includes the following:</p><p>-- Up-to-date information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions and how they affect the brain</p><ul><li>-- Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications, and side effects</li><li><br></li><li>-- How to manage crises, solve problems, and communicate effectively</li><li><br></li><li>-- How to develop the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Course materials, discussions, and exercises examine the biological origins of mental illness and help family members separate the illness from the individual.&nbsp;</p><p>Classes will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 7 at the Ecumenical Community Center, 601 Second Ave. SE, and at 6 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8 at the Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion.</p><p>Advance registration, by Dec. 31, strongly encouraged, to enable obtaining the free class materials. To enroll, email nami-lc@hotmail.com or phone 319-221-1184. State which night/location you would prefer, and provide attendees’ name, email address, and phone number.</p> 2020-01-29 20:45:00 -0600

  1/29/20 2020-01-29 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Ecumenical Community Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Project FeederWatch in the Bird Room

  <p>Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at Indian Creek Nature Center and other locales in North America. Join a Naturalist to count the birds at our Bird Room feeders. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. All are welcome! FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Free</p> 2020-01-30 14:00:00 -0600

  1/29/20 2020-01-29 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Large Coloring Book Project

  <p>All are welcome to finish our large murals…what better way to spend the cold month of March. No fee, all are welcome. Check gallery hours.&nbsp;</p><p>Markers provided, free to participate.</p><p>Wine, Beer and other beverages as well as popcorn available for purchase. &nbsp;Coffee, tea, hot chocolate complimentary.</p><p>Check hours of operation, closed Monday's.</p><p>Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.</p> 2019-12-28 17:00:00 -0600

  3/01/20 2020-03-01 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Mount Vernon Creates

  Mount Vernon

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• Iowa City Aerohawk 17th Annual Radio Control Swap Meet

  <p>Everything RC. Airplanes, helicopters, quadcopters, trucks, cars, boats, modeling tools, modeling accessories, and much, much more. Vendors selling new equipment too. Doors open at 9:00 am. General Admission $6.00. Children 12 and under free. Contact Rich at 319-321-3902 for more information.</p><p><br></p><div data-google-query-id="CLXxrviimucCFUiuTwodyTIFTQ"><br></div> 2020-01-23 13:00:00 -0600

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

  Coralville

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