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Alburnett Lions Foundation 4th Annual Trivia Night
<p>Grab some friends and head over to the 4th Annual Alburnett Lions Foundation Trivia Night on <strong>Saturday, April 13<sup>th</sup></strong>!</p><p>Ø Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with trivia beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Alburnett Community School – <strong>Elementary </strong>gym</p><p>Ø Please bring a snack to share and your own beverages; lemonade and water will be provided. <em>No alcohol will be allowed.</em></p><p>Ø The trivia will consist of <strong>teams</strong> of maximum 8 individuals with entry being $100 per adult table <strong>or</strong> $15 per adult and $50 per student table <strong>or</strong> $10 per student.</p><p>Ø There will be 10 trivia categories with 10 questions per category. Each question will be worth 1 point with a total of 100 points for a perfect score. Each team will have 45 seconds to collaborate and answer each question.</p><p>Ø Raffle, Silent Auction, & drawings for door prizes throughout the evening.</p><p>Ø You want to play but don’t have a team? Walk in and hopefully we will be able to place you with a team!</p><p>Ø Along with trivia, there will also be a table decorating contest. The table with the best-themed team & decorated table will win 5 free mulligans; the 2<sup>nd</sup> place team will win 3 free mulligans, and the 3<sup>rd</sup> place team will win 1 free mulligan! Judging will begin at 6:45 p.m.</p><p>Ø When your team gets in a pinch and just cannot come up with an answer to a trivia question, you can use a mulligan. Mulligans will <strong>only</strong> be sold <strong>before trivia starts</strong>; each <strong>team</strong> will be allowed to purchase 10 mulligans for $20.</p><p>Ø The first place team will walk away with $200, and 2<sup>nd</sup> place will receive $100.</p><p>Ø The proceeds will go to the Alburnett Lions Foundation to help fund <strong>Operation PiratePack Food Program, Pirate Meals, & other Community projects</strong>. Operation PiratePack provides a food bag of kid-friendly, non-perishable food for children & teens (on free & reduced lunch) on weekends and school breaks. <strong>Pirate Meals</strong> provides extra meals for needy families & individuals in our community during holidays and schools breaks. These programs are both available at <strong>no</strong> cost to the parents/guardians and are <strong>not</strong> funded through Alburnett School. </p><p>Ø You may register on-line until <strong>April 10th</strong> at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/LionsTriviaNight">http://tinyurl.com/2019LionsClubTriviaNight</a> or contact Jim Carver at 842-2629 or jrcarver@fmtcs.com <strong>OR</strong> Dani Trimble at dtrimble@alburnettcsd.org for more information.</p><p> The Lions Club of Alburnett Foundation thanks you in advance for supporting this event.</p> 2018-02-26 22:00:00 -06004/13/196:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
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Community Night with Hudson’s Southside Tap for Family Folk Machine
<p>Join the Family Folk Machine in a share the profit Community Night at Hudson's Southside Tap! Hudson's focuses on made-from-scratch and local food and features burgers named after Iowa City streets in this southwest side neighborhood. Meat comes from Ed Smith’s farm in Columbus Junction, and is processed at Bud’s, in Riverside. Along with burgers and sandwiches, Hudson's features hot dogs, appetizers, soups & salads, and decidedly adult macaroni and cheese.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-23 22:00:00 -0600
3/27/195:00 p.m.Hudson's Southside TapIowa City -
Red Shoe Run/Walk 5K and Half Marathon
<p>The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois “Red Shoe Run and Walk 5k and Half Marathon” will be celebrating its 35<sup>th</sup> year in 2019! Participants can start checking in or register for the race at 7:00 am. The event will kick-off with a fun 100 yard dash for kids called “Ronald’s Run”. Soon thereafter the half-marathon and 5k officially starts! The route will take place on the streets and public trails of Iowa City and Coralville. Along the route will be water stations and “Cheer Zones” to root for the runners. Outside of the race we will have a Kids Zone that will include a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, balloon animals, and representatives from the local children’s museum.</p> 2018-11-20 12:00:00 -0600
5/05/197:30 a.m.Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI)Iowa City -
Trivia Night
<p>A fun time for a good cause! </p><p> Join us for Trivia Night, March 29th. Proceeds to help with our Puerto Rico Mission Trip in June. $10/person, teams of up to 6.</p><p>Join us for a night of trivia and fun. <br>Pizza Dinner Served <br>5:45-6:15 PM<br><br>Trivia Starts at 6:30 PM<br><br>$10/person (Teams of 6)<br>A variety of questions for all skill levels<br>Door Prizes, Mulligans, and challenges for the kids</p><p>Invite your friends, co-workers, have a ladies or a guys night out.</p>
3/29/196:30 p.m.The Church on NorthlandCedar Rapids -
Swisher American Legion Annual Lenten Suppers
<p>Lenten Suppers, starting Friday, March 8th running each Friday night until April 12th. From 5pm -8pm. Fried shrimp $14, chicken strips $7. Also, all you can eat fried fish $11. Add on Shrimp $6. Kids 6yrs-12yrs are $5., 5 years and younger are free. Each meal is served with choice of baked potato or french fries, and 1 trip thru our homemade salad bar, lots of choices, something for everyone! Take outs available, Public is Welcome! The Jr. Auxiliary kids will have there bake sales each night as well! </p> 2019-03-22 20:00:00 -05003/22/195:00 p.m.Swisher American LegionSwisher -
Dad's Belgian Waffles at Echo Hill Presbyterian Church
<p>Imagine plates full of delicious, light waffles made from scratch, served hot right off the iron, topped with a variety of truly scrumptious syrups. This is why Everyone loves Dad's Belgian Waffles! Invite your families and friends to join us on Saturday, March 23, from 8-11 am. Fresh waffles with all the toppings along with sausage and drinks will be served. Tickets are $8 for adult, $5 for children 6-12, and free for those 5 and under. Get your tickets from an Echo Hill member or call Michael at 319-377-4360.</p> 2019-02-19 11:00:00 -0600
3/23/198:00 a.m.Echo Hill Presbyterian ChurchMarion -
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 -
22nd Annual Catherine's Tea
<p><strong>Bring your friends to share a light meal and a comfortable cup of tea! Volunteers and clients will present an inspiring program celebrating the resilience of our CMC community!</strong></p><p><br></p><h5>Event Details</h5><p><strong>Date & Time:</strong> Sunday, April 28, 2018 – 1:30 to 3:30 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hallagan Education Center, Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids<br><strong>Registration details:</strong> $25 per seat. Eight seats to a table. <a href="https://cmc-cr.secure.force.com/Events/cnp_paas_evt__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a1a1M000003E7PfQAK&tid=a0y1M000006yoGCQAY"><strong>Register online before April 22nd!</strong></a></p> 2019-03-11 15:30:00 -0500
4/28/191:30 p.m.Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education CenterCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids March for Babies
<p>Cedar Rapids March for Babies</p><p>Sunday, April 28<sup>th</sup></p><p>Collins Aerospace Sports Park Complex</p><p>400 Collins Road NE</p><p>8am: Registration & Check In</p><p>9am: Walk Start</p><p>10am: Fun Zone Activities</p><p><br>Contact: Lindsey Gruber</p><p><a href="mailto:lgruber@marchofdimes.org">lgruber@marchofdimes.org</a></p><p>319-693-2781</p><p><br></p><p>When you March for Babies, you make a statement that you want to live in a world which healthy moms and strong babies are a priority for us all. Together we hope, remember and celebrate at our walk sites nationwide.</p><p>We hope for a day when all moms and babies are healthy. Every step you take makes a difference.</p><p>We remember those babies we lost and honor them with special tributes throughout the day.</p><p>We celebrate your family and ours, including NICU graduates, with fun events and activities.</p><p><br></p><p>March of Dimes fights for the health of all moms and babies. We're advocating for policies to protect them. We're working to radically improve the health care they receive. We're pioneering research to find solutions. We're empowering families with the knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we're building a brighter future for us all.</p> 2019-03-13 11:30:00 -0500
4/28/198:00 a.m.Collins Aerospace Sports Park ComplexCedar Rapids -
Iowa City March for Babies
<p>Iowa City March for Babies</p><p>Saturday, April 13<sup>th</sup></p><p>Lower City Park</p><p>Iowa City, IA</p><p>8am: Registration & Check In</p><p>9am: Walk Start</p><p>10am: Fun Zone Activities</p><p><br>Contact: Lindsey Gruber</p><p><a href="mailto:lgruber@marchofdimes.org">lgruber@marchofdimes.org</a></p><p>319-693-2781</p><p><br></p><p>When you March for Babies, you make a statement that you want to live in a world which healthy moms and strong babies are a priority for us all. Together we hope, remember and celebrate at our walk sites nationwide.</p><p>We hope for a day when all moms and babies are healthy. Every step you take makes a difference.</p><p>We remember those babies we lost and honor them with special tributes throughout the day.</p><p>We celebrate your family and ours, including NICU graduates, with fun events and activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Mission Statement for March of Dimes:</p><p>March of Dimes fights for the health of all moms and babies. We're advocating for policies to protect them. We're working to radically improve the health care they receive. We're pioneering research to find solutions. We're empowering families with the knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we're building a brighter future for us all.</p> 2019-03-13 11:30:00 -0500
4/13/198:00 a.m.Lower City ParkIowa City -
Kalona Historical Village Soup Supper
<p>The Kalona Historical Village will be hosting a Soup Supper Fundraiser to help with building of exhibits in our new Wahl Museum.</p><p>Free Will Donation with all proceeds going towards the new exhibits. View the finished Alumni Room.</p><p>Soups being served- Chicken Noodle, Chili, Cheeseburger, Cheesy Potato, Tortellini, and Cheesy Broccoli. Salad and homemade desserts will also be served.</p> 2019-02-26 19:00:00 -0600
3/29/195:00 p.m.Kalona Historical VillageKalona -
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43rd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast- Supporting kids in our community
<p><span lang="EN">The Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club will host its 43<sup>rd</sup> Annual pancake breakfast for kids. It will be held at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids on March 30, 2019. </span>Since its inception, the breakfast has raised more than $100,000 to benefit the youth in our community. </p><p>The Kiwanis club has supported Linn County Foster kids, Families Helping Families, Cedar Rapids Parks, including the handicap accessible Variety Star Playground at Noel Ridge, and Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2019-01-22 11:00:00 -0600
3/30/197:00 a.m.Xavier High SchoolCedar Rapids -
Swisher American Legion Annual Lenten Suppers
<p>Lenten Suppers, starting Friday, March 8th running each Friday night until April 12th. From 5pm -8pm. Fried shrimp $14, chicken strips $7. Also, all you can eat fried fish $11. Add on Shrimp $6. Kids 6yrs-12yrs are $5., 5 years and younger are free. Each meal is served with choice of baked potato or french fries, and 1 trip thru our homemade salad bar, lots of choices, something for everyone! Take outs available, Public is Welcome! The Jr. Auxiliary kids will have there bake sales each night as well! </p> 2019-03-29 20:00:00 -05003/29/195:00 p.m.Swisher American LegionSwisher -
Big Grove for Good
<p>Join Bur Oak Land Trust at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom for a Big Grove for Good fundraiser! Big Grove Brewery will donate 10% of sales from 5pm-8pm to benefit Bur Oak Land Trust and its mission to protect and conserve natural areas to enrich and engage current and future generations. Help us celebrate the 50th Earth Day.</p> 2019-02-06 20:00:00 -0600
4/23/195:00 p.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaphouseIowa City -
Swisher American Legion Annual Lenten Suppers
<p>Lenten Suppers, starting Friday, March 8th running each Friday night until April 12th. From 5pm -8pm. Fried shrimp $14, chicken strips $7. Also, all you can eat fried fish $11. Add on Shrimp $6. Kids 6yrs-12yrs are $5., 5 years and younger are free. Each meal is served with choice of baked potato or french fries, and 1 trip thru our homemade salad bar, lots of choices, something for everyone! Take outs available, Public is Welcome! The Jr. Auxiliary kids will have there bake sales each night as well! </p> 2019-04-05 20:00:00 -05004/05/195:00 p.m.Swisher American LegionSwisher -
Swisher American Legion Annual Lenten Suppers
<p>Lenten Suppers, starting Friday, March 8th running each Friday night until April 12th. From 5pm -8pm. Fried shrimp $14, chicken strips $7. Also, all you can eat fried fish $11. Add on Shrimp $6. Kids 6yrs-12yrs are $5., 5 years and younger are free. Each meal is served with choice of baked potato or french fries, and 1 trip thru our homemade salad bar, lots of choices, something for everyone! Take outs available, Public is Welcome! The Jr. Auxiliary kids will have there bake sales each night as well! </p> 2019-04-12 20:00:00 -05004/12/195:00 p.m.Swisher American LegionSwisher -
10th Annual Solon High School Empty Bowls Luncheon To End Hunger
<p><span data-offset-key="d4jvo-0-0"><span data-text="true">On Saturday April 6, 2019, the Solon High School Art Club will be hosting the Tenth Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon to End Hunger from 11am until 1pm in the Solon High School commons. Guests will be served a modest meal of home-made soup and bread in a ceramic bowl hand-made by a local student, educator or community member for a suggested donation of ten dollars. Guests are encouraged to keep their bowl at the end of their meal with our compliments and sincere gratitude. All money raised will be donated to the Johnson County Crisis Center Food Bank (Now CommUnity) and the Solon Food Pantry. </span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="8ahv4-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="78m5n-0-0"><span data-text="true">The Art Club began hosting this event in the spring of 2010. Since then, the students of Art Club have raised over $23,000.00 for hunger-related charities and organizations. Empty Bowls was created by the Imagine/RENDER group over 29 years ago and has become an international movement to promote awareness of hunger-related issues. There are Empty Bowls events hosted all over the nation throughout the year. </span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="15a1t-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="aabgf-0-0"><span data-text="true">Here at Solon, the students spend all year creating unique hand-crafted ceramic bowls for the event. When the day of the event finally arrives, students are preparing soup in the school's FCS room by 6:30am. The meal is served to our community in the hopes that we all reflect on the needs of others who live with the very real problem of hunger every day. Empty Bowls is a true service learning experience that allows students to participate in all aspects of the event including preparation, recruiting, promotion and hosting.</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="6pv53-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="7c1uu-0-0"><span data-text="true">The Solon High School Empty Bowls Luncheon to End Hunger has become a community tradition and is eagerly anticipated every spring. We grow larger every year and, with your support and patronage, we will continue to do so. Thank you very much.</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-03-01 13:00:00 -0600
4/06/1911:00 a.m.Solon High SchoolSolon -
Otter Creek Lions Annual Pancake Brunch
<p>Annual Fund Raising Sunday April 7,2019. 8 AM to 1 PM </p><p>Toddville Legion Hall</p><p>Web site toddvillelegion.com </p><p>Adults $10 , Children6-12 $5.00 0-5 Free</p><p>Pancakes, Ham, Sausage, Eggs, Juice , Coffee , Milk</p><p>Baked Goods Sale & Silent Auction </p> 2019-03-13 13:00:00 -05004/30/198:00 a.m.Toddville American Legion HallToddville -
May Baskets for the Homeless
<p><strong>Description:</strong></p><p>Help those in need by gathering non-perishable food, brand new household items, or monetary donations to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or living in poverty.</p><p><strong>Looking to get involved?</strong></p><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Collect non-perishable food items and household products from the list below with your friends, family members, coworkers, or community groups.</li><li>Items can be put together in laundry baskets, boxes, or plastic storage tubs; they can also be brought in separately.</li><li>Bring the items to Waypoint on Tuesday, May 1, 2019 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.<br><br></li></ol><p><strong>Needed Items</strong></p><p>· Non-perishable food items</p><p>· Bedding (twin or queen)</p><p>· Blankets</p><p>· Pillows</p><p>· Laundry detergent</p><p>· Pots & pans</p><p>· Dishes</p><p>· Glasses</p><p>· Silverware</p><p>· Shower curtains & shower curtain rings</p><p>· Garbage cans</p><p>· Toilet paper</p><p>· Paper towels</p><p>· Bath towels</p><p>· Bus passes</p><p>· Gas station gift cards/gas cards</p><p>While requesting that donations to be dropped off on May 1, Waypoint relies on community donations of the items listed above all year long.</p><p>For questions regarding May Baskets for the Homeless, please contact Brittany Appleton at <a href="mailto:bappleton@waypointservices.org">bappleton@waypointservices.org</a> or 319.731.6118.</p> 2019-03-07 16:00:00 -0600
5/01/199:00 a.m.Waypoint ServicesCedar Rapids -
Celebration of Citizen Diplomacy Dinner
<p>Join us to congratulate the 2018 Citizen Diplomat Award recipients: Diamond V (busness/industry), Iowa Center for Public Affairs <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FJournalism--IowaWatch.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0blrpA46Rd62jYY78gTqDzm_fPO2bwGJo3XNZhxZUruFHtujrid9dDdHc&h=AT3-C_6wxPeQNkcN4kvQzg2BhFiayPGDdhY5svIMsxj8C2LUSm4oOpgqoKBPpm2j4R4X_oXIRHkA2HXgZsM1GXUeMo42hTfdlWdHopYjNNno_k6aGTMeYz9akgqyb7C_kp82S6uH0X5kUTwbsJJ9" href="http://journalism--iowawatch.org/?fbclid=IwAR0blrpA46Rd62jYY78gTqDzm_fPO2bwGJo3XNZhxZUruFHtujrid9dDdHc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Journalism--IowaWatch.org</a> (non-profit), and Lisa Green Douglass (Johnson County Board of Supervisors) at the Celebration of Citizen Diplomacy Dinner! The evening will feature a plated dinner, live music, and keynote address by award-winning ABC news correspondent, Lana Zak. Zak will speak about the urgent need for civility in public discourse. </p> 2019-03-08 21:00:00 -0600
4/16/196:00 p.m.hotelVetroIowa City -
Man & Woman of the Year Eastern Iowa Kick-Off
<p>A reception celebration kicks off the competition. The candidates have an opportunity to meet the 'competition", listen to success stories from past men and women of the year, and meet the Boy and Girl of the Year. Attendees include the Honorary Chair (or video message), candidates, sponsors, survivors, candidate's fundraising team, campaign managers, board members, and friends and volunteers of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.</p><p><br></p> 2019-01-11 19:00:00 -06004/04/195:00 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Man & Woman of the Year Eastern Iowa Grand Finale Gala
<p>The Boy and Girl of the Year, sponsors, candidates, candidate's campaign team friends and family, survivors, board members, and other supporters gather for the announcement of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2019 Man & Woman of the Year. Approximately 700 guests will enjoy a fabulous dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions, and more at the Grand Finale Celebration.</p> 2019-01-11 22:00:00 -06006/13/196:00 p.m.Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference CenterCoralville -
Arts for Africa Art and Craft Fair
<p>Join us for the 7th annual "Arts for Africa Art and Craft Fair" on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 10am-3pm at Noelridge Christian Church. Located at 7111 C Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Shop from local artist's and crafters, huge silent auction and bake sale. African items brought back from Tanzania will also be for sale. This annual fundraiser supports the on going building projects and educational needs of over 1200 students at the Tumaini Schools in Karatu, Tanzania. </p> 2019-01-23 15:00:00 -0600
4/27/1910:00 a.m.Noelridge Christian ChurchCedar Rapids -
Julie Griem Cancer Benefit
<p>We are having a cancer benefit for a dear friend named Julie Griem. She is a registered nurse who works at the Iowa City VA Medical Center and she's a single mother with two high school-age children.</p><p>Julie recently found out that she has stage 4 lung cancer that has spread. She has been unable to work for a few months now. </p><p>We are her co-workers and we are throwing a cancer benefit on her and her family's behalf on May 4, 2019 at the Swisher American Legion Hall, post 671. There will be a free will donation meal, live entertainment, silent auction items, and many other raffle items. </p><p>We are asking you to stand up, stand strong and stand together and come join us for Julie's benefit. </p> 2019-03-15 23:00:00 -0500
5/04/194:00 p.m.Swisher American LegionSwisher -
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St Wenceslaus Altar and Rosary Spring Bake Sale
<p>The <strong>St Wenceslaus Catholic Church annual</strong> <strong>Spring Bake Sale</strong> will be held Saturday, April 13<sup>th</sup>, from 8-11 AM at 630 E. Davenport Street. There will be cinnamon rolls and kolaches, other baked goods and handcrafted items such as photo greeting cards and Ukranian and Batik painted eggs. Enjoy complimentary coffee with your fresh rolls and kolaches.</p> 2019-03-18 11:00:00 -0500
4/13/198:00 a.m.St Wenceslaus Catholic ChurchIowa City -
3rd Annual Spring Fling at Hope Lutheran Church
<p>The Spring Fling at Hope Lutheran will be showcasing the best artists and Crafters in the area! No vendor sales!</p><p>We will also have our famous Bake Sale! Silent Auction and Door Prizes! </p> 2019-03-07 14:00:00 -06004/13/198:00 a.m.Hope Lutheran ChurchCedar Rapids