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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 -
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Pulling for Honor
<p>Pulling for Honor is a fundraiser benefiting Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Teams of up to 25 people compete to pull a FedEx 757 airplane. The team that pulls the plane 12 feet in the fastest time is the winner.</p> 2019-06-21 12:00:00 -0500
7/13/198:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa AirportCedar Rapids -
Kettle Crop Craft Fundraiser
<p>Join The Salvation Army on August 17 from 9am to 9 pm to raise money to help those in our community. Bring your supplies and projects we will furnish a 6' table, chairs, power strips, food and fun for just $60! Workshops will be available for a small extra fee!</p> 2019-05-03 21:00:00 -05008/17/199:00 a.m.The Salvation ArmyCedar Rapids -
Solving Poverty's Puzzles
<p><em>One-Third</em> of our Linn County neighbors struggle to pay for basic needs.</p><p>Attend this ECCF Fundraiser with discussions led by local community leaders. Topics include:</p><ul><li>Affordable Housing</li><li>Transportation</li><li>Employment</li><li>Utility Affordability</li><li>Child Care</li><li>Health Care</li><li>Nutrition</li><li>Educational Opportunity</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Donations benefit Linn County Neighbors in Need. We hope you’ll join us!</p> 2019-06-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/26/192:00 p.m.Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCedar Rapids -
Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing
<p>The Xavier Booster Club will once again hold its annual Golf Outing at beautiful Elmcrest Country Club on Monday, June 24th! Sign up now for morning or afternoon shotgun. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Xavier Booster Club, which supports the students of Xavier High School.</p><p>When: Monday, June 24, 2019</p><p>Where: Elmcrest Country Club</p><p>Cost: $150 per person Includes lunch, driving range, golf cart, golf, flight prizes dinner & reception</p><p>Format: 4-person Best Shot</p><p>Tentative Schedule of Activities:</p><p>Morning Shot-Gun – 8:00 AM (Driving Range open at 7:30AM)</p><p>Lunch – Noon</p><p>Afternoon Shot-Gun – 1:00 PM (Driving Range open at Noon)</p><p>Dinner / Prizes – Following afternoon golf (around 6:30PM)</p><p><br></p> 2019-06-13 18:00:00 -05006/24/198:00 a.m.Elmcrest Country ClubCedar Rapids -
Share the Profit with Hamburg Inn No. 2
<p>Join Bur Oak Land Trust at Hamburg Inn No.2 for a Share the Profit! Hamburg is known for their American classics, such as hamburgers and pie shakes. Hamburg will donate 10% of their profits to Bur Oak Land Trust. </p> 2019-06-18 21:00:00 -0500
7/11/195:00 p.m.Hamburg InnIowa City -
Share the Profit with Sugapeach
<p>A portion of sales will benefit Bur Oak Land Trust over three days at Sugapeach Chicken and Fish Fry.</p> 2019-06-18 20:00:00 -0500
7/16/1911:00 a.m.SugapeachNorth Liberty -
Share the Profit with Sugapeach
<p>A portion of sales will benefit Bur Oak Land Trust over three days at Sugapeach Chicken and Fish Fry.</p> 2019-07-17 20:00:00 -0500
7/17/1911:00 a.m.SugapeachNorth Liberty -
Share the Profit with Sugapeach
<p>A portion of sales will benefit Bur Oak Land Trust over three days at Sugapeach Chicken and Fish Fry.</p> 2019-07-18 20:00:00 -0500
7/18/1911:00 a.m.SugapeachNorth Liberty -
K9Splash! 2019
<div data-testid="event-permalink-details">From 9:30 to 10:30 the pool is open to all dogs 15" and smaller at the shoulders. At 10:30 to 5:30 the pool is open to all dogs, no matter size or breed.</div><div data-testid="event-permalink-details"><br></div><div data-testid="event-permalink-details">The weekend goes to the dogs in August at Bever Park Pool for K9Splash! K9Splash! is K9COLA's largest and most popular fundraiser of the year! Each August we welcome 600 dogs and 1500 people to Bever Park Pool in Cedar Rapids. Dogs enjoy playing, fetching and swimming to their hearts' content over the course of the two days. People enjoy seeing how happy their dogs are playing and exercising.<br><br>When and Where<br>August 10 and 11, 2019<br><br>Bever Park Pool<br>2700 Bever Ave SE<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52403</div><p><br></p> 2019-06-01 17:30:00 -0500
8/10/199:30 p.m.Bever Park Swimming PoolCedar 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 -
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Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk
<p>Come join us with or without your canine friend for our annual Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk at Thomas Park, 343 Marion Blvd, Marion IA. We will walk to find a cure for all types of dystonia, while having a really nice time at the event!</p><p>Our event includes a fun walk around the park and return for canine demonstrations that includes Flyball, Agility, Nosework/Scentwork, Search & Rescue and Rally-O! We will have DJ, food, vendors, pet and event photographer and a SUPER HERO dog themed costume contest that has categories for best group, best costume and best dog/owner combination.</p><p>Cost: $20/person and $10/child 10 and under</p><p>Register BEFORE August 7, 2019 to receive your goodie bag and event t-shirt at the event!</p><p>To pre-register, you can go online: www.dystonia-foundation.org/dogs4dystonia-iowa. We DO ACCEPT ONSITE registration the DAY OF the event!</p> 2019-05-21 12:00:00 -0500
8/24/198:30 a.m.Thomas ParkMarion -
Mechanicsville Fire Department 125th Anniversary
<p>Please join us on July 6th, 2019 as we celebrate 125 years of service to the City of Mechanicsville. Streets will be blocked off by Fire Station.</p> 2019-06-20 23:59:00 -0500
7/06/198:00 a.m.Mechanicsville Fire StationMechanicsville -
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 -
IHA Trivia Night
<p>Put your thinking cat on for Iowa Humane Alliance Trivia Night, July 11 at Shores Event Center in Cedar Rapids!</p><p>Reserve your table for a team of eight or register as an individual and we will place you on a team. Edwards Bar Exam will be our guide for the evening.</p><p>Bring your own brain food and tableware to share your goodies with your team. Drinks will be provided at the event for an additional cost.</p><p>Start early and “put your thinking cat on” now; your team will need to have a descriptive name when you register!</p><p>All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Iowa Humane Alliance and their mission to end pet overpopulation and euthanasia of healthy adoptable pets by offering effective spay and neuter programs in Eastern Iowa.</p><p>Register on-line and find out more at iowahumanealliance.org/events</p><p>Or call 319-363-1225</p> 2019-06-14 21:30:00 -0500
7/11/197:00 p.m.Shores Event CenterCedar Rapids -
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 -
15th Annual Courage Ride
<h5><span>Supports the Sarcoma Cancer Research Program at the </span><span>University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center</span></h5><p><span><strong>August 17, 2019</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>New Location: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Iowa City</strong></span></p><p><span>Pedal south of Iowa City along the scenic Iowa River to Hills, Iowa before heading west through Riverside, Iowa towards the gently rolling countryside near Kalona, Iowa. You will enjoy riding past Amish homesteads and over old stagecoach routes before returning to Big Grove for a victory party!<br></span></p><p><span>Courage Ride</span><span> is an annual bike ride honoring the life of Seth Bailey, a courageous young man who died at age 25 from sarcoma cancer in 2003. His parents, Jackie and Tom Bailey partnered with Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) to create a ride that all levels of cyclists can enjoy! All proceeds from the Courage Ride go to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Program. Since the first ride in 2005, Courage Ride has raised over $510,000 for sarcoma cancer research.</span><span>To date, Courage Ride proceeds have seeded numerous sarcoma cancer research grants. Many of those grants have evolved into promising, larger scale research studies. This newfound momentum in the Sarcoma Research Program has created a lot of enthusiasm among researchers, investigators, doctors and cancer care providers at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The results are leading to new advancements, new partnerships and attracting some of the best research talent in the nation. Patient lives are being made better as a result of these research studies and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is gaining worldwide recognition for its expertise in advancing sarcoma research.</span></p><p><span><strong>ABOUT THE RIDE</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>• Over 500 riders are expected to register</span></li><li><span>• Six paved routes, ranging from a 5 mile family fun ride to a century ride (5, 18, 36.5, 51, 85, 101 miles).</span></li><li><span>• Registration opens at 6 a.m.</span></li><li><span>• Riders can rollout beginning at 7 a.m.</span></li><li><span>• Includes breakfast and lunch</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: initial;">• Cyclists receive detailed maps, SAG support and bike mechanics available on-site.</span></li><li><span>• Courage Ride jerseys available to order</span></li><li><span>• A silent auction featuring items from area businesses, organizations and craftsmen</span></li><li><span>• Free skin cancer screenings performed by University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics dermatologists (8AM to 11AM)</span></li><li><span>• Adult-Early Registration (through Friday, August 9th) $75</span></li><li><span>• Adult-Week of Registration (starting Saturday, August 10) $85</span></li><li><span>• Youth (13-17) $15</span></li><li><span>• Children 12 & under are free.</span></li><li><span>• Free commemorative pint glass with registration.</span></li><li>• T-shirt available for purchase. Proceeds go to research program.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>Visit </span><span><a href="http://www.courageride.or" target="_blank">CourageRide.org</a></span><span> for route maps, registration information or to make a donation.<span> </span></span></p><p><span>Also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!</span></p><p><span>Join us for this fun event and help us "Fight Sarcoma Cancer. Together."</span></p> 2018-03-17 18:00:00 -0500
8/17/196:00 a.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaproomIowa City -
LimoLink Pedal Palooza
<p>LimoLink’s annual Pedal Palooza is a casual bike ride to raise money to support Operation: BackPack for the children in our communities. 100% of the registration fees and other donations will go directly to Operation: BackPack in our local area. </p> 2019-05-14 18:00:00 -05008/24/1912:00 p.m.Kickstand Bar & GrillCedar Rapids -
North Liberty Turkey Trot
<p>North Liberty's 7th Annual Turkey Trot! Join us for the 10k, 5k, and 1 Mile (ish) event!<br>The race begins July 13th at 9AM at North Liberty's Centennial Park. </p><p>Register Online at getmeregistered.com/northlibertyturkeytrot</p><p>All proceeds benefit the North Liberty Community Pantry! </p><p>For more information, visit their website at northlibertycommunitypantry.org</p> 2019-04-09 12:00:00 -0500
7/13/199:00 a.m.Centennial ParkNorth Liberty -
7th Annual Gentleman Campaign© Benefit Motorcycle Ride
<p>The 7th Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride is part of Waypoint's larger Gentleman Campaign® raising funds and awareness for Waypoint's Domestic Violence Victim Services Program, which supports 7 counties in Northeast Iowa (<a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2DKo7ul%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR09jsF3BgdsqBI629vuJn65GdViHj7IHLZa090JrISLL4NGhjuBZh-r7go&h=AT1LLhJhv-3FngSadWtYQ83o3ZWCaCtMEgM1kTbQUeAhjyyn9NITrR_NqrAiA8CzGUnoGaAPykPR1kkprCDIyChfSoTwTCTvxBFV5FAmrTxLQI--bweZBzEtVoqhNcqF" target="_blank"><span>https://bit.ly/2DKo7ul</span></a><span>).</span><br><br><span><span>The ride will begin at McGrath Powersports in Cedar Rapids and travel through the counties served by Waypoint's programs. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with kickstands up at 11:00 a.m.</span></span><br><br><span><span>Stay tuned for more details as the event approaches!</span></span></p>
10/12/199:00 a.m.McGrath PowersportsCedar Rapids -
Eastern Iowa Honor Float
<p>A social Kayaking event with registration, drawings and raffles benefiting the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights. Event is sponsored by the Amvets Post 37 in Central City, IA. the float starts in Central City and ends in Waubeek IA. This one of a kind event includes lunch on the river, beverage tickets and free shuttles. </p> 2019-06-23 23:56:00 -05007/27/1911:00 a.m.Central City Amvets Post 37central City