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Scattergood Friends School

1951 Delta Ave., West Branch

Friends of Czech Village

16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
Friends of Hiawatha Public Library Soup-er Bowl

<p>Friends of Hiawatha Public Library invite everyone to warm up with a delicious bowl of soup. A variety of soups will be available, and kids may choose hot dogs and chips if they prefer. In addition, desserts and drinks are on the menu.</p><p>Free will donations are appreciated, and proceeds will benefit adult and youth programming at Hiawatha Public Library.</p> 2020-01-08 19:30:00 -0600

1/24/20 2020-01-24 17:30:00 -0600

5:30 p.m.

Hiawatha Community Center
Hiawatha

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Faculty & Friends Orchestra Concert

<p>Coe Faculty & Friends perform with Coe Symphony Orchestra.</p> 2019-09-24 20:30:00 -0500

2/15/20 2020-02-15 19:00:00 -0600

7:00 p.m.

Coe College Sinclair Auditorium
Cedar Rapids

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Little Sprouts: Jack Frost Painting

<p>Painting with salt dissolved in water creates a fascinating display as it dries. We will talk about the science behind the frost, read a story and make a special painting. Ages 3-6, but younger and older siblings welcome. Cost $3 per child. Online Registration required two days before program. </p> 2019-12-16 11:00:00 -0600

1/24/20 2020-01-24 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Toddville

3.0
A Prohibition Mystery at Hancher Auditorium

<p>On January 23, join us for a Prohibition-themed mystery during <strong><a href="https://hancher.uiowa.edu/thursday-nights-hancher">Thursday Nights at Hancher</a></strong>!</p><p>From 5 to 7 pm, we’ll enter the world of 1920s Chicago, where a turf war between rival gangs is brewing. Can you and your friends help keep the peace?</p><p>This is event is free and open to the public.</p> 2020-01-07 19:00:00 -0600

1/23/20 2020-01-23 17:00:00 -0600

5:00 p.m.

Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City

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Storytime and Activities featuring How to Catch a Dragon

<p><span content="2020-01-25" itemprop="startDate">Saturday January 25, 2020 </span><span content="11:00 AM" itemprop="doorTime">11:00 AM</span><br>Celebrate Lunar New Year with this fun Storytime! The wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red envelopes, fireworks, and more! Join us and color your own paper lantern to take home. </p> 2019-12-13 11:30:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 11:00:00 -0600

11:00 a.m.

Barnes and Noble
Cedar Rapids

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Cohousing Open House

<p>Come and enjoy coffee and homemade scones with us at Prairie Hill Cohousing in Iowa City. We are hosting an open house from 11am to 1pm, where you can meet residents and tour homes at Iowa's first Cohousing community. There are a limited number of units remaining but there is still time to find your dream home here. Start your visit in our spacious Common House, and after enjoying scones and coffee, tour some of our cozy, well-built homes.</p> 2019-12-30 13:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 11:00:00 -0600

11:00 a.m.

140 Prairie Hill Lane, Iowa City, IA
Iowa City

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Young Footliters presents Treasure Island

<p>The story of <em>Treasure Island</em> is a classic. Originally written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1883, this adaptation by ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays’ Kathryn Schultz Miller encompasses all the elements needed for an entertaining story. </p><p><br></p><p>The Young Footliters Youth Theatre invites you to join them on a slightly different adventure, as Jim Hawkins, after having his worst day ever, dreams of a better life as a pirate. He meets pirates Billy Bones and Long John Silver, as well as beautiful mermaids, dancing crabs, and some very vocal parrots.</p><p><em><br></em></p><p><em>Group Discounts: Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em> </p> 2019-07-25 21:00:00 -0500

3/13/20 2020-03-13 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Coralville

12
Winterfest in the Amana Colonies 2020

<p>Open fire chili, games, snow sculpting, 5K run/walk, music and more. </p> 2019-12-05 17:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Amana Colonies
Amana

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Karaoke with Bee's Knees at The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill

<p>Karaoke with Bee's knees EVERY Wednesday & Saturday 6PM-10PM! </p><p>Enjoy an evening filled with music, delicious food and drinks! </p><p>Don't miss out on our karaoke specials!</p> 2020-01-25 22:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 18:00:00 -0600

6:00 p.m.

The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill
Cedar Rapids

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Salsa Night At Vue Rooftop

<p>Join us for one of the best Salsa parties in Iowa City! DJ "Edwin Valladares" will be in the house tuning your favorite Salsa and Latino songs. Don't miss the chance to have a lot of fun and enjoy some of the best drinks in the area. Lessons for beginners will start at 9pm followed by social dancing at 10pm. </p> 2020-01-07 01:00:00 -0600

1/24/20 2020-01-24 22:00:00 -0600

10:00 p.m.

Vue Rooftop
Iowa City

10.0
$6 Disney Classics at Marcus Theatres

<ul><li>Relive the magic of classic Disney films during the Enchanted Tales Film Series at participating Marcus Theatres! This season’s line-up features a collection of favorites on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 24-February 17. Admission is just $6 per person. Moviegoers of all ages will agree there’s something special about seeing these beloved films back on the big screen! </li><li><br></li><li>For the film schedule, participating locations and tickets, visit <a href="http://www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales">www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales</a>.</li></ul> 2020-01-13 18:00:00 -0600

1/24/20 2020-01-24 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema
Cedar Rapids

6.0
Preschool Story Time

<p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-23 10:30:00 -0600

1/23/20 2020-01-23 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Ladd Library
Cedar Rapids

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After School Lego Building

<p>We've got Lego bricks! Bring your imagination and ideas to create something fun.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 17:30:00 -0500

1/23/20 2020-01-23 16:00:00 -0600

4:00 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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Karaoke with Bee's Knees at The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill

<p>Karaoke with Bee's knees EVERY Wednesday & Saturday 6PM-10PM! </p><p>Enjoy an evening filled with music, delicious food and drinks! </p><p>Don't miss out on our karaoke specials!</p> 2020-01-29 22:00:00 -0600

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

6:00 p.m.

The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill
Cedar Rapids

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$6 Disney Classics at Marcus Theatres

<ul><li>Relive the magic of classic Disney films during the Enchanted Tales Film Series at participating Marcus Theatres! This season’s line-up features a collection of favorites on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 24-February 17. Admission is just $6 per person. Moviegoers of all ages will agree there’s something special about seeing these beloved films back on the big screen! </li><li><br></li><li>For the film schedule, participating locations and tickets, visit <a href="http://www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales">www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales</a>.</li></ul> 2020-01-25 18:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema
Cedar Rapids

6.0
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.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-24 10:30:00 -0600

1/24/20 2020-01-24 09:30:00 -0600

9:30 a.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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Book Babies

<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby </p> 2020-01-24 11:00:00 -0600

1/24/20 2020-01-24 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Book Babies

<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby. </p> 2020-01-24 14:30:00 -0600

1/24/20 2020-01-24 13:30:00 -0600

1:30 p.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Live Music: Kevin Burt at Vue Rooftop

<p>For more than 25 years Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. Kevin is a self-taught musician (vocals, harmonica, and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy. </p> 2019-12-05 01:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 22:00:00 -0600

10:00 p.m.

Vue Rooftop
Iowa City

10.0
$6 Disney Classics at Marcus Theatres

<ul><li>Relive the magic of classic Disney films during the Enchanted Tales Film Series at participating Marcus Theatres! This season’s line-up features a collection of favorites on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 24-February 17. Admission is just $6 per person. Moviegoers of all ages will agree there’s something special about seeing these beloved films back on the big screen! </li><li><br></li><li>For the film schedule, participating locations and tickets, visit <a href="http://www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales">www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales</a>.</li></ul> 2020-01-26 18:00:00 -0600

1/26/20 2020-01-26 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema
Cedar Rapids

6.0
Family Music Class

<p>Play instruments, sing, listen, laugh, move, and bond with your little one 0-5 years. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:45 am</strong>.  <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/">Register</a> at <a href="http://musiconthemovekids.com/">musiconthemovekids.com</a> or call/text <span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span> to reserve your seat. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2020-01-10 10:30:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 09:45:00 -0600

9:45 a.m.

Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids

12.0
Storytime at Summit Schools

<p>Families with children 5 and under are invited to Storytime at Summit Schools, which includes a story with PreK teacher Miss Chris, a craft and a snack. Free. </p> 2019-12-18 11:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Summit Schools
Cedar Rapids

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STEAM Saturdays

<p>Saturday mornings are for investigation! Elementary aged children and parents/guardians/ care-givers are invited to participate in a STEAM project that they will work on individually or with others.</p><p>Participants will be encouraged to share their findings or work with the group. We will also celebrate the scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and artists who inspired today's project.</p><p>Saturday, December 14 - Engineering: Building Challenge<br><br>Saturday, December 21- Math: Calculating Distance, Rate and Time<br><br>Saturday, December 28 - Making Snow and Slime<br><br>Saturday, January 4 - Computer Science: Making a Cardboard Guitar Play<br><br>Saturday, January 11- Art: Poured Canvas Art<br><br>Saturday, January 18 - Physics: Bubbles and Balloons<br><br>Saturday, January 25 - Ecology: Biomes vs Habitats<br><br>Saturday, February 1 - Biology: Building our Own Cell<br><br>Saturday, February 8 - Robotics: Make Your Own Robot<br><br>Saturday, February 15 - Acoustics: Seeing Sound<br><br>Saturday, February 22 - Art: Creating Optical Illusion Art<br><br>Saturday, February 29 - Optics: Explore Light with Prisms</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-25 11:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Ladd Library
Cedar Rapids

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Storytime

<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment! </p> 2020-01-25 11:00:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Family Skate

<p>Bring the entire family out for an afternoon of fun skating at "ImOn Ice!" The Concession Stand will be open during this time. The Cedar Rapids Virtual Reality Arcade is located inside ImOn Ice, and will be open from Noon- 8 PM. Come on and join the fun filled afternoon!</p> 2020-01-22 17:00:00 -0600

2/02/20 2020-02-02 15:00:00 -0600

3:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
Cedar Rapids

25
Introduction To Photography Workshop

<p>This is a condensed, three-hour workshop designed for students who are unable to commit to a weekly course. With personalized instruction, this workshop will help simplify your many camera settings, so you feel confident taking photos in various situations. In addition to basic camera functions, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of photography, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how to compose better photographs. Learn ideal camera settings for various situations both indoors and outdoors, such as events, children, and nature scenes. Students bring and learn on their own camera. </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-12-11 00:00:00 -0600

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

9:00 a.m.

Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center
Cedar Rapids

49.0
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.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-27 10:25:00 -0600

1/27/20 2020-01-27 09:30:00 -0600

9:30 a.m.

Ladd Library
Cedar Rapids

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Yoga Story Time

<p>Join us at Hiawatha Public Library to share stories, learn relaxation techniques and do yoga poses with yoga coach Jenna Bell! This event is open to children and their caregivers.</p> 2019-12-03 10:45:00 -0600

1/27/20 2020-01-27 10:15:00 -0600

10:15 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Storytime

<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment! </p> 2020-01-27 11:00:00 -0600

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

10:30 a.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Youth Chess Club

<p>Calling all Queens, Knights and Rookies to Hiawatha Public Library's Youth Chess Club! Coach Ron is here to help youth of all ages. Chess boards and snacks provided!</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hiawatha-iowa.com/calendar/"></a></p> 2019-11-25 19:45:00 -0600

1/27/20 2020-01-27 18:30:00 -0600

6:30 p.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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