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• Hop Into Spring Craft & Vendor Show

  <p>Come join us Saturday, April 6th for a craft and vendor show. There will be a variety of crafters and vendors. Come shop for Easter, spring home decor, and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Free Admission</p> 2019-02-10 13:00:00 -0600

  4/06/19 2019-04-06 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  First Street Community Center

  Mount Vernon

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• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-03-27 21:00:00 -0500

  3/27/19 2019-03-27 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-04-03 21:00:00 -0500

  4/03/19 2019-04-03 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-04-10 21:00:00 -0500

  4/10/19 2019-04-10 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-04-17 21:00:00 -0500

  4/17/19 2019-04-17 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-04-24 21:00:00 -0500

  4/24/19 2019-04-24 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-05-01 21:00:00 -0500

  5/01/19 2019-05-01 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-05-08 21:00:00 -0500

  5/08/19 2019-05-08 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-05-15 21:00:00 -0500

  5/15/19 2019-05-15 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-05-22 21:00:00 -0500

  5/22/19 2019-05-22 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Country's Dance / Family Night

  <p>DJ music by Mike Boerjan</p><p>Requests welcome</p><p>Country Line Dance</p><p>Line Dance Lesson</p><p>Large dance floor</p><p>All ages welcome</p><p>$5.00 admission</p> 2019-05-29 21:00:00 -0500

  5/29/19 2019-05-29 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  DanceMor Ballroom

  Swisher

  5.0

• Coe College Talented and Gifted Summer Academy

  <p><em><strong>June 23 Sunday – June 28 Friday</strong></em></p><p><br></p><p>The Coe College Talented and Gifted Summer Academy provides motivated high school students from across the globe the opportunity to experience advanced courses with applied outcomes. Participants will be involved in week-long workshops.</p><p>Select one:<br>MATERIAL SCIENCE ENGINEERING - Dr. Caio B. Bragatto, Assistant Professor of Physics: Material science is a fundamental piece of almost all of the recent technological improvements in our lives, including the environmental, medical, and energy fields. Dr. Bragatto (a Materials Science Engineering PhD) will cover the intrinsic relationship between chemical composition, structure and property of materials - ranging from traditional materials (metals, ceramics, polymers) to modern materials (nano materials, superconductors, bio active materials). Using state-of-the-art research-grade equipment, such as Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscope, Raman Spectroscopy, and X-Ray Diffractometer the students perform a host of structure/property measurements on sample materials they produce in our laboratories.&nbsp;</p><p><br>ASTROPHYSICS - By Dr. Firdevs Duru, Assistant Professor of Physics: An introduction to the objects and phenomena found in the universe, including the solar system, planets, moons, comets, meteors, the sun, stars, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars, and cosmological evolution. The laboratory sessions will cover methods such as angular size, parallax, telescopes, spectroscopy, and observational data analysis such as mass of Jupiter, giant planets, asteroids, and the Sun.</p><p>Cost per week-long course: <br>$1,000 for resident students or $750 for commuter students</p><p><br></p> 2019-02-14 21:00:00 -0600

  6/23/19 2019-06-23 08:00:00 -0500

  8:00 a.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

  750

• Coe College Talented and Gifted Summer Academy

  <p>July 7 Sunday – July 12 Friday</p><p><br></p><p>The Coe College Talented and Gifted Summer Academy provides motivated high school students from across the globe the opportunity to experience advanced courses with applied outcomes. Participants will be involved in week-long workshops.</p><p>Select one: <br>PERSONAL LEADERSHIP – by Dr. Vinh Q. Nguyen, Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics: Great leaders are first and foremost great at leading themselves. &nbsp;Personal leadership is the leadership of the self and this is the foundation of successful leadership. &nbsp;Peter Drucker, the well-known expert and founder of modern management, said that self-leadership is the only leadership that is going to matter in the 21st century. &nbsp;If a person cannot lead himself or herself, he/she then will be led by other people. This course will discuss the art and science of personal leadership. &nbsp;Students will study various contemporary theories of leadership and read stories and case studies on this subject. &nbsp;The objective of the course is to help students have an awareness and understanding of the keys to successful self-leadership. &nbsp;With these keys, students will be able to develop themselves to become great leaders.&nbsp;</p><p>NEWTONIAN PHYSICS – by Dr. James Wetzel, Assistant Professor of Physics: The scientific revolution started with Sir Isaac Newton’s development of classical mechanics in 17th century. In this course the students are going to a journey that will cover classical physics until quantum era. Topics will include kinematics, dynamics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, light, and astronomy. There will also be daily laboratory sessions to improve our conceptual understanding with hands-on exercises. <br><br>Cost per week-long course: <br>$1,000 for resident students or $750 for commuter students</p>

  7/07/19 2019-07-07 08:00:00 -0500

  8:00 a.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

  750

• Free Book Friday

  <p>Just like the name says, we're giving away free books this Friday! Find your new favorite book before it's released to the public. Discover a well loved copy of a classic. Free Book Friday happens once a month in the Union. The books featured are a mix of advanced reader copies and discarded items. Please take what you want, but leave enough for others.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-22 17:00:00 -0500

  3/22/19 2019-03-22 09:00:00 -0500

  9:00 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Della Viti Trivia Night

  <p>Come relax with some friends at Della Viti for our new monthly trivia night. Play as a team, answer fun trivia questions, and maybe win a prize at the end of the night. This event is FREE!</p> 2019-03-06 20:00:00 -0600

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Della Viti Wine Lounge

  Cedar Rapids

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• Prune for Wine

  <p>We're looking for volunteers to help us with our spring grape vine pruning. In exchange for your hard work you will receive a bottle of Fireside wine, a Fireside t-shirt, &amp; a commemorative wine glass. Registration is absolutely FREE!</p> 2019-02-27 16:00:00 -0600

  3/23/19 2019-03-23 13:00:00 -0500

  1:00 p.m.

  Fireside Winery

  Marengo

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• Gem. Mineral, and Fossil Show

  <p>Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society presents its 2019 Gem, Mineral &amp; Fossil Show - featuring Geodes, Iowa's Mysterious State Rock. There are programs, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, mineral sluice and other kids activities as well as many of the Midwest's top gem, mineral and fossil dealers. There is hot food on site and plenty of free parking. This is our 55th Annual Show and we are hosting the Midwest and American Federations' Shows &amp; Conventions. &nbsp;Saturday 8:30 am- 6:00 pm. Sunday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm</p><p>$3 adults, $1 youth 12-18, Under 12 and youth groups with leader are free</p> 2019-01-23 18:00:00 -0600

  3/23/19 2019-03-23 08:30:00 -0500

  8:30 a.m.

  Hawkeye Downs

  Cedar Rapids

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• Help defend yourself Online and in-person

  <p>We’ll discuss the warning signs of financial fraud, how vulnerable you are to identity theft, tips to avoid an assault, how to protect yourself in your community, and who you should contact when someone attempts to harm you or your finances.</p><p>Join us for a free seminar. How to protect yourself and your finances and a presentation of Helping Minimize the Risk of Identity Theft</p><p><strong>When:</strong> Monday, March 25th 6-7pm</p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Cedar Rapids Public Library</p><p>Beems Auditorium</p><p>450 5^th Ave SE</p><p>Cedar Rapids IA 52401</p><p><strong>Presented by</strong>: Kate Varcoe &amp; Amy Lee, Financial Advisors,</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Wells Fargo Advisors</p><p><strong>Guest Speaker:</strong> Sergeant Laura Faircloth of the</p><p>Cedar Rapids Police Department.</p><p><strong>Seating is limited.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>To R.S.V.P., contact us at 319-365-8651 or via e-mail at amy.lee@wellsfargoadvisors.com or Kate.Varcoe@wellsfargoadvisors.com</p><p>The event is educational in nature.</p><p>&nbsp;No company-specific products will be discussed</p><p>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC.</p> 2019-02-25 19:00:00 -0600

  3/25/19 2019-03-25 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Trivia Night at Black Squirrel Tap

  <p>Hey<span>&nbsp;Smarty Pants</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/smartypants" target="_blank"></a><span>&nbsp;</span>- grab some friends and join us for Trivia Night every<span>&nbsp;Thursday</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thursday" target="_blank"></a><span>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</span></p> 2019-03-28 21:00:00 -0500

  3/28/19 2019-03-28 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Black Squirrel Tap

  Swisher

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• Riverside Ruckus

  <p>Gather your team, the boys, the girls, your crew, the troops, your posse… whatever you call them, round them up and tell them to meet you at Riverside Casino &amp; Golf Resort for the ultimate college basketball viewing party.</p><p>Watch every first round game in complete comfort, with all the amenities that make for the perfect atmosphere to see all the shots, blocks, steals and dunks that make the College Men’s Basketball Tournament one of the most electrifying sporting events of the year.</p><p>Four giant screens, a fully stocked bar, free throw competitions, Pop-A-Shot and door prize drawings throughout the day*.</p><p>Take things to the next level with the VIP Experience and receive upgraded seating, enhanced viewing, free lunch and dinner, free snacks all day, free drinks**, and exclusive pre-sale access for next year’s party. &nbsp;When you upgrade, you also get an entry to the Championship Bracket drawing which features a chance to win two Iowa Men’s Basketball season tickets for the 2020 season, complete with a parking pass for each game and $500 in FREE Slot Play*.</p><p>Doors open at 10:00am each day (first game gets underway at 11:00am) and the party keeps going until the final buzzer of the last game (tip off at 8:55pm).</p> 2019-03-05 23:00:00 -0600

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®

  Riverside

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• University of Iowa Newcomers Group

  <p><strong>March Notice</strong></p><p><strong>Thursday, March &nbsp;21^st&nbsp;^h 2019</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Time: 10:00 -11:30 am</p><p>Presented by: &nbsp;Monica Nadeau, Mall General Manager<br>Coral Ridge Mall Food Court<br>1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Discover amazing details about the mall history and layout as well as details about the skating rink, the carousel, and the Children’s Museum. Led by the mall General Manager, Monica Nadeau. Be sure to wear walking shoes! Optional lunch gathering at the Mall Food Court following the tour.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more information please go to <a href="http://www.uiowa.edu/uwc">www.uiowa.edu/uwc</a> or email uclub.iowa@gmail.com</p> 2019-03-04 11:30:00 -0600

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Coral Ridge Mall

  Coralville

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• Harry Potter Themed Escape Room

  <p>Test your Harry Potter knowledge and race against the clock. You'll have 30 minutes to find the charmed key that unlocks the wardrobe door. Be wary of Nargles &amp; Cornish Pixies that might get in your way.<span>&nbsp;</span><br><br>For this challenge, registration is required. This program is open to teens and adults.<span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>Each team can have a maximum of 6 players.</p><p>Please plan on arriving a few minutes before your scheduled time to check in with your group and to go over the rules.</p><p>To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harry-potter-themed-escape-room-tickets-52103069684</p> 2019-03-12 17:00:00 -0500

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 10:15:00 -0500

  10:15 a.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

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• Tippi Toes

  <p>Today our special guest Kaylee from Tippi Toes will offer a unique program of dance and creative movement. Tippi Toes provides children with a fun, positive and nurturing environment so they are able to experience the joys of dance, self-expression and movement. Classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills and body awareness while enhancing each child’s self-esteem.</p> 2019-03-08 11:00:00 -0600

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Iowa Parrot Rescue (Elementary Age Program)

  <p>Mike Hutchison from Iowa Parrot Rescue, the only licensed parrot rescue in the state, invites elementary age children (grades K-6) to learn about and meet some parrots from his sanctuary. Mike will talk about proper care and homing of birds, discuss his mission at IPR and answer any questions children may have about parrots and parrot care. This program is intended for elementary age kids.</p> 2019-03-08 14:00:00 -0600

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 13:00:00 -0500

  1:00 p.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• ICPL Teen Activity Group

  <p>Calling all people in grades 7-12! TAG is looking for new members!</p><p>The Iowa City Public Library Teen Activity Group (TAG) is designed to energize teen programming and services as well as allow teens a greater voice at the Library. We meet monthly to discuss books, plan upcoming events, and talk about what's going on. We also we eat snacks.</p><p>Want to make a difference in your Library? Maybe you just love reading and making new friends? We'd love to hear from you! TAG meets each month during the school year.</p><p>If you are interested in joining TAG, please drop by and find out what we're about!</p> 2019-03-06 17:00:00 -0600

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 16:00:00 -0500

  4:00 p.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Art Lover’s Book Club: Broad Strokes

  <p>Art Lover’s Book Club</p><p>Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (in That Order) by Bridget Quinn</p><p>Historically, major women artists have been excluded from mainstream art. Aligned with the resurgence of feminism in pop culture, Broad Strokes offers an entertaining corrective to that omission. Art historian Bridget Quinn delves into the lives and careers of 15 brilliant female artists in text that's smart, feisty, educational, and an enjoyable read. Replete with beautiful reproductions of the artists' works and contemporary portraits of each artist by renowned illustrator Lisa Congdon, this is art history from 1600 to the present day for the modern art lover, reader, and feminist.</p><p>All are welcome to this free event!</p>

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 16:00:00 -0500

  4:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Junction Performance

  <p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span>Let Cedar Junction entertain you with many softrock hits to enjoy.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> 2019-03-16 21:00:00 -0500

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Ramsey's Wine Bistro

  Marion

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• Reading to Dogs

  <p>Make new furry friends as you improve your reading skills! Trained, certified therapy dogs provide comfortable companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone welcome to read to the dogs.Then stay as the pups perform at 7 p.m.!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-21 19:15:00 -0500

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• CR Comic Book Club

  <p>Comic book talk with other fans spotlighting a particular character, creator, or genre.</p><p>Are you a comic book enthusiast? Want to share your love for this artful style of literature? Join the CR Comic Book Club at 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Downtown Library for comic book talk with other fans. Each month spotlights a particular character, creator, or genre, and we let the conversation go wherever it takes us. All ages and interest levels are welcome and invited to attend.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-09 19:30:00 -0600

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Trivia Night at Black Squirrel Tap

  <p>Hey<span>&nbsp;Smarty Pants</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/smartypants" target="_blank"></a><span>&nbsp;</span>- grab some friends and join us for Trivia Night every<span>&nbsp;Thursday</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thursday" target="_blank"></a><span>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</span></p> 2019-03-21 21:00:00 -0500

  3/21/19 2019-03-21 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Black Squirrel Tap

  Swisher

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