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AFM Local 450's Tenth Annual Fund-Raiser
<p>AFM Local 450 of Iowa City will hold its tenth annual fund-raiser on Sunday, September 1, 3 - 7 p.m., at The Mill in Iowa City. This fund-raiser is for scholarship money that we will give to primarily needy high school seniors who will choose music performance as a career. Eight local music union acts will be featured. Suggested donation is $8 per person at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Food and drinks are available for purchase.</p> 2019-08-07 19:00:00 -05009/01/193:00 p.m.The MillIowa City -
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Otter Creek Lions Club Fish Fry
<p>Fund Raising Event - Otter Creek Lions Club </p><p>Sept 14 , 2019. 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM</p><p> Toddville Legion Hall </p><p>3275 Otter Rd</p><p>Toddville IA 52341</p> 2019-07-23 19:00:00 -05009/14/194:00 p.m.Toddville American Legion HallToddville -
AFM Local 450's Tenth Annual Fund-Raiser
<p>AFM Local 450 in Iowa City is having its tenth annual fundraiser Sunday, September 1, 3-7 p.m., at The Mill in Iowa City. Eight local acts will be performing. Suggested donation is $8 per person at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Food and drinks are available for purchase.</p> 2019-08-08 19:00:00 -05009/01/193:00 p.m.The MillIowa City -
AFM Local 450 Tenth Annual Fund-Raiser
<p>AFM Local 450 of Iowa City will hold its tenth annual fund-raiser on Sunday, September 1, 3 - 7 p.m., at The Mill in Iowa City. Eight local musical acts will be featured. Suggested donation is $8 per person at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Food and drinks are available for purchase.</p> 2019-08-07 19:00:00 -05009/01/193:00 p.m.The MillIowa City -
Villages of Amana Christmas Haus Walk
<p>Amana Arts Guild will host the Christmas Haus Tour this year. It is an event filled with lovely traditions and whimsical surprises. During this festive season the Amana Arts Guild welcomes visitors to its 13th annual Christmas Tour of homes. Progress has not eradicated the town’s treasured traditions and quaint customs. Amana’s cedar sided, limestone and time bleached brick buildings have weathered for over 150 years. Tour private homes decorated for the holidays and take part in the ambience of Christmas in the Amana Colonies. Visit with homeowners and get to know the colonies in a whole new way while you visit homes with stories as remarkable and varied as the colonies themselves.</p> 2018-01-25 16:00:00 -0600
12/07/1910:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
ICCGS's 10 year anniversary Fundraiser at CSPS Hall---The Power of 10!
<div data-block-type="5"><div data-scrolled=""><div data-width-ratio=""><div data-width-percentage="33.3"><p><strong>Saturday, October 5th from 5:00-8:00pm</strong></p><p><strong>Our 10th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser</strong></p></div></div></div></div><div data-block-type="2"><p>Come out to for an evening of art, food and entertainment in the beautiful CSPS Hall, located in the heart of NewBo neighborhood. </p><p>Help us celebrate our 10 year anniversary of bringing creativity to the Cedar Rapids community! The evening will be filled with art, entertainment and community.</p><p>--<strong>Sponsor tickets are available for $50</strong>, which includes a listing in our 10th anniversary program, an invitation to cocktail hour at 5:00-6:00pm as well as a special thank you gift from us.</p><p>--<strong>Regular tickets are $30</strong> and include admission starting at 6:00pm</p><p>Your ticket includes appetizers and one drink on us! Grab your tickets <a href="https://www.iowaceramicscenter.org/10th-anniversary-celebration-fundraiser">online here. </a></p><p>CSPS Hall is located at 1103 3rd St SE in Cedar Rapids.</p></div> 2019-08-15 20:00:00 -0500
10/05/195:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
CR Noon Lions Club Variety Show
<p>The variety show is an annual fundraiser for Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club. All proceeds benefit Lions Club charities: including KidSight (vision screening for children ages 6 months to Kindergarten); adult vision screening & eyeglass vouchers; hearing aids; and Wright Elementary School.</p><p>Entertainment: comedian Doug Thompson; music by Mike Maas duo; and dances of India</p>
9/08/192:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
5k Rack Run
<p>Breast cancer fundraiser in Iowa City at Terry Trueblood Rec Area hosted by Team Breast Friends (501c-3 non profit organization). Chip timing 5k starts at 10:00 am followed by walkers. Enjoy the beauty of the lake area as you help those diagnosed with breast cancer. Register at <a href="https://teambreastfriends.org/events/5k-rack-run/">https://teambreastfriends.org/events/5k-rack-run/</a>.</p> 2019-08-23 12:00:00 -050010/06/1910:00 a.m.Terry Trueblood Recreation Area LodgeIowa City -
Live Music - TRAVIS DEAN and Highway 39
<p>Enjoy a night of live music, downtown at the Veterans Memorial Building. Two opening bands are local acts, followed by headliner Travis Dean and Highway 39. Travis comes to Cedar Rapids from Branson, Missouri in full support of the Linn County Freedom Rock fundraising efforts. His talent speaks for itself! This show will be a memorable night of Classic, 80's hits, and Original Country Music. Concessions, soda, beer and wine available during the concert. Linn County ROCKS the house in support of this Veteran Memorial. </p> 2019-08-22 21:30:00 -0500
9/21/195:30 p.m.Veterans Memorial BuildingCedar Rapids -
Amana Heritage Society Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction
<p>Join us to support the Amana Heritage Society at the annual Harvest Dinner, featuring appetizers, a delicious dinner, and a silent auction of arts, crafts, services, and experiences donated by local individuals and businesses.<br><br>We are holding a raffle featuring a grand prize of Amana Society, Inc. gift certificates. Raffle tickets are $100 and include two dinner admissions. Raffle winners will be drawn after the dinner. Dinner tickets are $25/person if you prefer not to enter the raffle.<br><br>Questions? Call 319-622-3567 or email us at amanaheritage@southslope.net. </p> 2019-08-08 20:30:00 -0500
9/13/195:30 p.m.Price Creek Event CenterAmana -
Horizons' Survivors Benefit Dinner & Auction
<p>Horizons' Survivors Program addresses the immediate and long-term needs of violent crime victims as well as the families of homicide victims and vehicular homicide victims. The program has been serving 14 counties in eastern Iowa since 1991.</p><p>Attendance at this event helps us to support our mission of serving families impacted by violent crimes and helps to raise awareness and funds for this important program.</p><p>Please join us for this wonderful evening!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-06 22:00:00 -0500
9/06/196:00 p.m.A Touch of Class Banquet Hall & CateringCedar Rapids -
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Spay-ghetti & No Balls Pasta Dinner & Wine Pull
<p>We are excited to announce the return of the popular<br>“Spay-ghetti & No Balls” Pasta Dinner fundraiser!<br><br>All funds raised go directly to support IHA’s mission of reducing animal overpopulation in Eastern Iowa.<br><br>This year’s “Spay-ghetti & No Balls” benefit will also feature a Wine Pull. The gourmet pasta dinner for adults costs 18 dollars and a children’s meal for kids under 12 is just $10. Participants in the “Everyone Wins” Wine Pull can pay twelve dollars for a chance to win a bottle of wine worth up to 50 dollars in value! Plus a $1 spirits rafffle!<br>Fun for the whole family and all for a great cause!</p> 2019-08-07 21:00:00 -0500
9/24/194:00 p.m.Zio Joho'sMarion -
All About Iowa Trivia Night
<p>"All about Iowa" Family Trivia Night </p><p>Raise money to help a great organization and have fun too!! Test your knowledge of Iowa Trivia.</p><p>Saturday, September 14, 2019 4-7pm</p><p>The Salvation Army</p><p>1000 C Ave NW</p> 2019-07-12 19:00:00 -0500
9/21/194:00 p.m.The Salvation ArmyCedar Rapids -
10 Year Anniversary Celebration---Free Family Fun Day / Open House
<div data-width-percentage="42.3"><p><strong>Free Family Fun Day and Open House</strong></p></div><div data-width-percentage="42.3"><p>Saturday, September 14th, from 10 am - 1 pm.</p><p>Come out to the center and create a birthday cupcake to celebrate our birthday! The Center will offer free family clay workshops throughout the day, including demonstrations to celebrate a decade of creating together. Items created will be fired, free of charge, and available for pickup at a later date.</p></div> 2019-08-15 13:00:00 -0500
9/14/1910:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
The Crunch Berry Run
<p>Murals & More invites you to <strong>The Crunch Berry Run,</strong> presented by Quaker Oats, an extraordinary, family-friendly, colorful 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk.</p><p>In partnership with Downtown Farmers’ Market, The Crunch Berry Run will begin at 9:00 AM at Greene Square in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Participants will be doused in environmentally-friendly color powder as they run or walk the 5K or 1-mile route. The run/walk will finish with music, dancing, and family-friendly activities.</p><p>This fun run/walk is not timed and is appropriate for people of all ages and athletic abilities.</p><p>The Crunch Berry Run is a fundraiser for Murals & More, a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing local architecture as the backdrop for public art in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. All the proceeds from this event will go towards public art projects in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-06-18 12:00:00 -0500
9/21/199:00 a.m.Greene SquareCedar Rapids -
Wish Upon an Apple Tree
<p>Tickets Available: <a href="https://hooplatix.com/events/wish">https://hooplatix.com/events/wish</a></p><p>If you could make a child's wish come true, would you? Join Make-A-Wish Iowa's Iowa City Committee on Sunday, September 22nd for a silent auction, refreshments, and fun in support of local Iowa wish kids! Enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and refreshments while you hear stories from local wish families. Kids can enjoy special children's activity stations.</p><p>All proceeds from the event will benefit Make-A-Wish Iowa.</p><p>Read some of our amazing wish stories and <a href="http://iowa.wish.org/" target="_blank">learn more about Make-A-Wish Iowa </a>today. </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/makeawish.iowa" target="_blank">Follow Make-A-Wish Iowa on Facebook</a>.</p><p><a href="https://hooplatix.com/events/wish" target="_blank"><img src="http://blog.corridorcareers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GetTixButtons.png" alt="get tickets to Pints and Politics"></a></p> 2019-08-01 16:00:00 -0500
9/22/191:00 p.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaproomIowa City -
Exploring Poverty's Puzzles
<p><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><span itemprop="description"><em>One-Third</em> of our Linn County neighbors struggle to pay for basic needs.</span> Join ECCF and Friends for discussions on how best to assist our Linn County neighbors with the most critical basic needs.</p><p>Our keynote speaker this year is Jane Drapeaux, CEO, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). Other community leaders will moderate conversations about what we can do to strengthen our community!</p><p>Pieces of the puzzle include:</p><ul><li><strong>Affordable Housing</strong></li><li><strong>Transportation</strong></li><li><strong>Employment</strong></li><li><strong>Utility Affordability</strong></li><li><strong>Child Care</strong></li><li><strong>Health Care</strong></li><li><strong>Nutrition</strong></li><li><strong>Educational Opportunity</strong></li></ul><p>and more!</p><p>Donations benefit Linn County neighbors in need. </p> 2019-08-14 16:00:00 -0500
10/26/192:00 p.m.Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCedar Rapids -
Family Day at Belgum Grove
<p>Join Bur Oak Land Trust for a fun, FREE learning event from 1:00 to 3:00 for Family Day at Belgum Grove!</p><p>Enjoy outdoor activities for kids of all ages, experiencing the sights and sounds of pond life, learning about different prairie trees, plants, and finding answers to all of your outdoor questions! Outdoor environmental educators including Raptology and Turkeyfoot Folk School will be on hand. Refreshments provided.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors! MediRevv, UICCU, South Slope Cooperative, ACT, Star LaMorte Wojciak, Walmart Coralville, Bontrager Tax, Accounting & Consulting, Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, Hills Bank, International Paper, Kinzenbaw Earthmoving, @Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Total Tree Care of Iowa City LC, U.S. Bank, AlphaGraphics North Liberty, AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising, B & H Builders, LLC, Casey's General Store, Hart-Frederick Consultants PC, Hawkeye Title And Settlement Services, LLC, Hope Family Chiropractic, MMS Consultants, Inc., Pyramid Services Inc., Scheels, Sharon Telephone Company, VJ Engineering</p><p><br></p><p>Belgum Grove is 40 acres of former pasture crossed by Dirty Face Creek, with an apple orchard and a small wetland. It was donated by David and Kathie Belgum in 1998, to be used for education, research, and recreation.</p> 2019-08-19 15:00:00 -0500
9/15/191:00 p.m.Belgum GroveIowa City -
2019 Iowa Miles for Myeloma Run/Walk
<p>The seventh annual Iowa Miles for Myeloma Run/Walk fundraiser will take place this year on Sunday, September 22, at 11:00 am. Walk, run, bike, hike or dance your way around the scenic lake at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City. All ages and abilities welcome. Music, children’s activities, snacks and a silent auction will be provided at the starting line of the race. The event will be held rain or shine, and all proceeds will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF).</p><p><br></p><p>The Eastern Iowa Miles for Myeloma event has grown over the years with over 600 walkers/runners participating in 2016. To date, the race has raised more than $150,000 to benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation that continues to pioneer treatments for blood cancer.</p><p><br></p><p>Individuals and teams who wish to participate can now register on the website: https://independent.themmrf.org/IMM/. Participants may also register at the event on race day at 10am, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The registration fee is $25, and 100% of this cost is directly sent to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.</p><p><br></p><p>What is multiple myeloma? It is a life-threatening blood cancer of the plasma cells; a type of white blood cell in the bone marrow that helps to fight infection. It is the second leading blood cancer in the world. Eastern Iowa Miles for Myeloma seeks to raise awareness, propel science, and give support to those affected by this disease. </p><p>IOWA MILES FOR MYELOMA RACE DETAILS </p><p>■ DATE | Sunday, September 22, 2019 </p><p><br></p><p>■ REGISTRATION DAY-OF | 10:00 am<br><br>■ RACE START | 11:00 am</p><p>■ LOCATION Terry Trueblood Recreation Area 579 McCollister Blvd. Iowa City, Iowa 52240</p> 2019-07-26 13:30:00 -0500
9/22/1911:00 a.m.Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, North ShelterIowa City -
SOS (Serving Our Seniors) 5K FUN RUN
<p>6th annual SOS (Serving Our Seniors) 5K Fun Run & 1-mile walk will be held Sunday, Sept 29, at 4 p.m. at Christ Community Church. Early registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 16, for $20 (or $15 for the no-shirt option). After Sept. 16 the entry fee will be $25; shirt availability not guaranteed. Registration is available online at www.getmeregistered.com/SOS5k or www.marionchristcommunity.church. Packet pickup and late registration begins at 3 p.m. on race day.</p><p>All proceeds benefit the Marion Senior Living community.</p><p>Volunteers needed to help the day of the event in various capacities. Sign up at www.marionchristcommunity.church under "Serve".</p> 2017-08-14 17:30:00 -0500
9/29/194:00 p.m.Christ Community UMCMarion -
Home for the Holidays
<p>On November 9<sup>th</sup>, 2019 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI) is kicking off a new Cedar Rapids event at The Venue by Butcher Block called “Home for the Holidays”! This a is a musical soiree to celebrate another year of RMHC-EIWI keeping families together when it matters most. The night will be full of music and tribute performances to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and all your favorite Rat Packers. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served along with specialty drinks. Supporters in attendance can also get a head start on their holiday shopping by bidding on silent auction items. All proceeds from “Home for the Holidays” go back to RMHC-EIWI to provide families the comfort of home with warm beds, hot meals, showers, kitchens and laundry services during their stay in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois welcome families from all backgrounds, and never turn away guests due to an inability to pay.On November 9<sup>th</sup>, 2019 we are kicking off a new Cedar Rapids event at The Venue by Butcher Block called “Home for the Holidays”! This a is a musical soiree to celebrate another year of RMHC-EIWI keeping families together when it matters most. The night will be full of music and tribute performances to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and all your favorite Rat Packers. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served along with specialty drinks. Supporters in attendance can also get a head start on their holiday shopping by bidding on silent auction items. All proceeds from “Home for the Holidays” go back to RMHC-EIWI to provide families the comfort of home with warm beds, hot meals, showers, kitchens and laundry services during their stay in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois welcome families from all backgrounds, and never turn away guests due to an inability to pay.</p> 2019-07-18 21:00:00 -0500
11/09/196:00 p.m.Butcher Block SteakhouseCedar Rapids -
Iowa City Parkinson's Community Walk
<p><strong>Please join us for a charity community walk to increase awareness of Parkinson’s disease, support our local Parkinson’s community, and raise money to provide support, education and free resources to people with Parkinson’s disease.</strong> Choose your own distance around the 1.9 mile paved trail that loops around the Terry Trueblood lake. Join us at the Lodge for refreshments after the walk. The paved trail is great for those with walkers, wheelchairs, or families with strollers! Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Walk?</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Because every nine minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Raise $50 or more and get a Community Walk water bottle!</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Raise $100 or more and earn a Community Walk t-shirt!</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Corporate sponsors - Donate $500 or more to receive recognition on our Walk merchandise, website, and social media!</p></li></ul> 2019-07-22 14:00:00 -0500
9/29/191:00 p.m.Terry Trueblood Recreation AreaIowa City -
Dinner on the Bridge of Lions
<p>Please join us on the Bridge of Lions Sept 6th for <em>DINNER ON THE BRIDGE!</em>Picture this: a perfect September night, a welcome cocktail, tasty appetizers, one long dinner table spanning the 16th Ave Bridge of Lions, a great local meal accompanied by local beverages, special desserts, little white lights, lots of music, and a live auction of Bridge Art. </p> 2019-07-25 22:00:00 -0500
9/06/196:00 p.m.The Bridge of LionsCedar Rapids -
Des Moines Concours d'Elegance
<p><strong>The Des Moines Concours d'Elegance </strong>is a premier exhibition of vintage, classic and special interest collectible motor vehicles that celebrates the fine art, design evolution, and amazing innovations of motor vehicles through the years, as well as the talented designers and engineers that created them. The Concours is held in downtown Des Moines on closed streets surrounding the internationally recognized John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park that features 27 works of art by 21 of the world’s most celebrated sculptors. The Des Moines Concours is a free event and open to the public with 2018 attendance exceeding 12,000. Free will donations are accepted which all proceeds go to Children's Cancer Connection. </p> 2019-08-01 16:00:00 -0500
9/08/1910:00 a.m.Pappajohn Sculpture ParkDes Moines -
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IHA Treasure Trek
<p>Bring the whole family for a fun-filled trek for treasures - and help Iowa’s pets at the same time – On the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City Saturday, September 21st, 10 AM to 1 PM. <strong>Presented by Iowa Humane Alliance, it’s the IHA Treasure Trek Scavenger Hunt</strong>. Sharp-eyed treasure-seekers can search for clues. <strong>What will YOU find? The $100 Grand Prize? </strong>Free merchandise offers and discounts? Blackbeard’s buried chest of pirate GOLD?! OK, maybe not that last one. But you’re sure to discover a day of big fun for all and the priceless feeling of giving animals a helping hand by joining in the fun. Wear your favorite animal welfare t-shirt and get an automatic extra point right off the bat!!<br><br>Register now on-line and receive early clues for extra points!<br><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcrm.bloomerang.coHostedDonation%2F%3FApiKey%3Dpub_162068a2-3dc2-11e8-94a1-0a7fa948a058%26WidgetId%3D1142784%26fbclid%3DIwAR0mALOR5a9Ja3TX1FshiJlu2Iy7_tIyJeS0CT-nu50DXzlBx_sPQozAl4I&h=AT1l49xlBC1uto4MaX65m3Ec1RA1itmkocK3N35zRSQP-eyjEYernEWlD8a6MLYrL9hwnKslA9ULg4iSB2uSR3T2AVqRsCW5VIfwWIpv1XyIBNu_7wmfizt95REwvR5VEKNM" href="https://crm.bloomerang.coHostedDonation/?ApiKey=pub_162068a2-3dc2-11e8-94a1-0a7fa948a058&WidgetId=1142784&fbclid=IwAR0mALOR5a9Ja3TX1FshiJlu2Iy7_tIyJeS0CT-nu50DXzlBx_sPQozAl4I" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://crm.bloomerang.coHostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_162068a2-3dc2-11e8-94a1-0a7fa948a058&WidgetId=1142784</a><br><br>Event Day Registration/Check In: 9AM to 10AM, Bread Garden Market<br>More details/register online at <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fiowahumanealliance.org%2Fevents%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0rPXPU2cqIZw21KZBT-t1nV6DE4RniBUKX8TDN2OCVSfA5EyUdxspPXwQ&h=AT3tUA9veJa-4M21ya5A5NCeXM7CXjMfFOlysfjBMIvwpfTsixakBGj4PkZE1PEQ6vY4GlqBN6zGxbu5KmZ4kbX8veggc0EWfAP7x0aEq3jsC2xtF9xYbNaW4CFay2E0bfrV" href="http://iowahumanealliance.org/events?fbclid=IwAR0rPXPU2cqIZw21KZBT-t1nV6DE4RniBUKX8TDN2OCVSfA5EyUdxspPXwQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">iowahumanealliance.org/events</a><br>Where: Begins @ The Bread Garden Market - 225 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240<br>Cost: $15 individual/$25 duo/$35 three or more<br>All proceeds benefit IHA and the IHA Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic, which has performed over 52,000 spay and neuter surgeries in Eastern Iowa since 2013.<br>A paws-atively HUGE thanks to these supporting businesses! Active Endeavors, Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Beadology, Blick Art Materials, Bread Garden Market, Catherine's, Daydream Comics, Dulcinea, Dumpling Darling, Film Scene, Heirloom Salads, IC Public Library, Java House, Ragstock, Record Collector, Silver Spider, Ten Thousand Villages, The Makers Loft, The Mill, White Rabbit<br><br></p> 2019-08-07 13:00:00 -05009/21/1910:00 a.m.Iowa City Pedestrian MallIowa City -
BBQ Bash
<p>JOIN US for the third annual BBQ Bash to benefit Shelter House on Friday, September 27, 5:30pm - 8:30pm at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. </p><p>Follow your senses and the savory smell of smoked meats in the air to the Fairgrounds and gather for a fun-filled Friday evening in support of Shelter House! The event features kid-friendly activities, backyard games, and live music by an Iowa City favorite, HomeBrewed, in the entertainment hall. Dive into mouth-watering BBQ accompanied by your favorite side dishes, desserts, and local beer in the dining hall. </p><p><br></p><p>Proceeds from ticket sales directly support Shelter House programs to provide safe emergency shelter, case management services which connect people with necessary resources to move beyond homelessness, and mental health recovery programs through successful supportive community living.</p><p><br></p><p>Adult tickets - GROWN FOLK (age 13+ and adults) $35.00</p><p><br></p><p>Children tickets - JUNIOR PITMASTER (age 6 to 12) $10.0 | LIL’ GRILLER (age 3 to 5) $5.00 | BABY MAC (age 2 and under) Free</p><p><br></p><p>Entrees include a choice of smoked meats, sides, dessert, and drinks. One free beer/wine per adult ticket. Choose from local craft beer donated by Big Grove Brewery, hard apple cider donated by Wilson's Orchard, or a selection of wines. </p> 2019-08-15 20:30:00 -05009/27/195:30 p.m.Johnson County FairgroundsIowa City -
Alice United Methodist Church Ice Cream Social
<p>This Ice Cream Social benefit is raising money to help defray medical expenses for Mia Gilchrist and Lola Barrick. Come join us for fun, food and fellowship. A free will donation is suggested.</p> 2019-08-21 19:00:00 -05009/08/194:00 p.m.Alice United Methodist Churchcenter point -
Toast to Life Gala 2019
<p>The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)’s Toast to Life Gala is an event dedicated to saving and improving lives. At MDA, we are committed to transforming the lives of people affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.</p><p>During the evening, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, a beer and wine tasting, dinner, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy live entertainment. This special event unites MDA families, business and community leaders, and corporate sponsors in support of continued research efforts and breakthroughs.</p><p>Your support is crucial to help MDA raise the funds and awareness needed to accelerate treatments and cures that will bring strength, independence and life to kids and adults living with life-threatening diseases.</p> 2019-05-22 21:00:00 -050010/17/195:30 p.m.EASTBANK VenueCedar Rapids -
Corridor Out of the Darkness Walk
<p>Join us for the Corridor Out of the Darkness Walk on September 22 in the Youth Sports Park, Coralville at 2:00 pm. Proceeds bring local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention directly to the school. Learn more at afsp.org/OutoftheDarkness.</p> 2019-05-29 16:00:00 -05009/22/192:00 p.m.Youth Sports ParkCoralville -
Eastern Iowa Light the Night
<p>Light The Night is LLS’ nationwide annual evening community event to celebrate and commemorate people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Participants walk along a patient-friendly one-mile route, carrying illuminated lanterns – white for survivors, red for supporters and gold “In Memory Of…” Participants can walk individually or form a team. The events take place in the fall in Des Moines and Eastern Iowa <a href="http://www.lightthenight.org/ia">www.lightthenight.org/ia</a></p> 2019-06-10 20:30:00 -05009/21/195:30 p.m.GreenState Credit UnionNorth Liberty