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212 Edgewood Road NW, Suite K , Cedar Rapids(319) 393-35151123 7th Ave , Marion
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Games Workshop Contrast Miniature Paint and Take
<p>Stop by Saturday the 22nd between 10:00am and 4:30pm and try out the new Contrast paints by Citadel color.</p><p>Citadel contrast paints are great for beginner or professional modelists and provide a new unique way of painting miniature models.</p><p>We will have brushes, 10 of the 34 available paints and pre-assembled models ready to paint and take with you!</p> 2019-06-10 16:30:00 -0500
6/22/1910:00 a.m.The Hobby CornerIowa City -
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Game Night at the library
<p>Join us for a family friendly evening of trying out different board games. We are having a game night on Tuesday, June 25th from 6:00-8:00 pm. </p><p>Games will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite to share. </p> 2019-05-13 20:00:00 -05006/25/196:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Downtown Block Party Open Play Video Games
<p>Stop by during the Downtown Block Party to play Mario Kart and Smash Bros! All ages are welcome.</p><p><br></p> 2019-06-07 20:00:00 -0500
6/22/196:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Freedom Festival's Patriotic Picnic
<p>Come join us for the second year of Patriotic Picnic event in Marion! Step back in time as we explore fun games of the past. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy, or purchase food from local vendors/establishments. </p><p>Activity stations will be available for patrons of all ages to enjoy. Also, enjoy a ride on the trackless train, try your best at the dunk tank or countless other games. Head across the street to the Artisan's Sanctuary, which will be filled with thousands of old time photos of Marion, IA. This is event is FREE for all attendees. </p><p>Stay posted to our site for more information. </p> 2018-03-07 15:00:00 -0600
6/22/1911:00 a.m.Marion City Square ParkMarion -
Welcome Club of Greater Cedar Rapids
<p>Canasta is a rummy card game-easy to learn, fun to play. Join us on the third Thursday of each month. We would like to extend an invitation for you to check out our club. Our purpose is to help women learn more about our community and meet other women in the area. You do not need to be new to the community. To sign-up please email or check out our website at wwc_cr@yahoo.com or www.welcomeclubcr.com</p>6/20/1911:30 a.m.Various LocationsCedar Rapids -
Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association Ice Cream Social
<p>Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association will host its Annual Ice Cream Social on Monday, June 24, 2019. The event will be held at Kenwood Park (at the corner of 35th St. and Zach Johnson Dr. NE<strong>). </strong>In case of rain, the event will be moved to Kenwood Park United Methodist Church (175 34th Street NE). The menu will include hot dogs, chips, drink, ice cream and homemade dessert. Sponsors for the event include Hy-Vee Food Stores and Elmcrest Country Club.</p><p><br></p><p>The social begins at 5:00 p.m. and continues until 7:00 p.m. The event is free to the public, but free will donations are accepted. There will be yard games such as the “famous KPNA” tug-of-war and ring toss, etc. and prizes. Face painting and balloons will be there for the children. Representatives of the Police and Fire Departments will be there also.</p><p><br></p><p>Anyone interested in volunteering to serve or help with games contact Erica Yoder (KPNA President) at 369-4810. We also need people to donate homemade desserts.</p><p><br></p><p>We will also be hosting a flag exchange. Bring your old torn or worn flag and receive a brand new one for free.</p><p><br></p><p>Proceeds from the event go to support the Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association and improvements to Kenwood Park. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and see old friends. Bring the whole family and a friend or two.</p> 2019-06-12 19:00:00 -05006/24/195:00 p.m.Kenwood ParkCedar Rapids -
Prima's Picks Book Club for Middle Grades
<p>Book Club for Middle Grades at M and M Bookstore from 11:00 am to 11:45 am. Books and activities appropriate for grades 5 to 7.<br><br>Registration is required. Please call 319-396-8420.<br><br>June 26: Hunger Games Activities, $5</p> 2019-06-16 14:00:00 -0500
6/26/191:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Vacation Bible School
<p></p><p><strong>ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!</strong><br>It’s a race unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. </p><p>A race filled with fun clues to find, loaded with interesting challenges to attempt, and a global scavenger hunt like you’ve never seen. </p><p>At the same time, it’s about another race. A race that began at the Garden of Eden and continues until this day, made up of all people from all time. </p><p><strong>What race? The human race</strong> where we are <strong>One Family, One Race, One Savior</strong>. </p><p>Games, crafts and snack time nightly </p><p></p> 2019-06-20 20:15:00 -0500
6/20/196:00 p.m.Squaw Creek Baptist ChurchMarion -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-06-26 16:00:00 -05006/26/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Vacation Bible School
<p></p><p><strong>ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!</strong><br>It’s a race unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. </p><p>A race filled with fun clues to find, loaded with interesting challenges to attempt, and a global scavenger hunt like you’ve never seen. </p><p>At the same time, it’s about another race. A race that began at the Garden of Eden and continues until this day, made up of all people from all time. </p><p><strong>What race? The human race</strong> where we are <strong>One Family, One Race, One Savior</strong>. </p><p>Games, crafts and snack time nightly </p><p></p> 2019-06-21 20:15:00 -0500
6/21/196:00 p.m.Squaw Creek Baptist ChurchMarion -
Mount Vernon-Lisbon Day at the Ballpark
<p>The City of Lisbon Parks and Rec, the City of Mount Vernon Parks and Rec, and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) today announced the dates and times of the annual Community Day at the Ball Park. The event will take place Sunday, June 30, at 1 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids.</p><p>The event kicks off with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium at 12:30 p.m. There also will be face painting, a petting zoo, an appearance by Papa Balloon and other festivities on the field. The Kernels game will begin at 2:05 p.m. with food and beverages available throughout the game. Children under the age of 12 eat free. Following the game guests are welcome to run the bases and get autographs on the field.</p><p>Children that are currently participating in a Mount Vernon or Lisbon Parks and Rec League can receive free tickets to the event. Family members and others who wish to participate can get tickets for the discounted rate of $9. A registration form is available at <a href="http://www.visitmvl.com/kernels">www.visitmvl.com/kernels</a></p><p>Download the registration form <a href="http://visitmvl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Community-Day-at-the-Ballpark.pdf">here</a>:</p><p>To reserve a spot for Community Day at the Ball Park, send the form with any checks made out to the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group to the Mount Vernon Bank & Trust Company by Friday, June 28<sup>th</sup>.</p> 2019-06-12 17:00:00 -0500
6/30/1912:30 p.m.Veterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids -
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Storytellers - Teen Camp
<p>Storytelling and writing help us to convey our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This camp will look at different forms of writing and storytelling. Each day will focus on a different style including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels. Clever writing prompts and games will get you inspired and ready to write. All experience levels are welcome.</p><p><br>This week-long camp focuses on writing, creativity, and cooperative skills. It will include minimal group work. Please make sure you can attend all days of the camp prior to registering. Registration only guarantees your spot until the start of the program. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day to check-in.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-20 16:30:00 -05006/20/1912:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Battle of the Brews
<p>Join us for the first annual Battle of the Brews benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Iowa on Saturday, July 20th from 3:00-6:00 PM at the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids. Early access is available for VIP ticket holders from 2:00-3:00 PM. Sip and socialize as breweries across Iowa and the Midwest put their beer in the ring and battle it out for the top spot. </p><p>Breweries will have the chance to either create a specialty brew or put in a tried and true brew to compete in the battle. A panel of judges will determine the Battle of the Brews victor. Each attendee will have one vote to decide the winner of the People's Choice Award. There will be fun ways to earn more cotes for ultra-competitive attendees. The champion will take home the coveted Battle of the Brews trophy and major bragging rights.</p><p>Besides beer samples from their favorite breweries, attendees can enjoy live music, yard games, and purchase foods from various food trucks and carts during the event. </p> 2019-05-22 18:00:00 -05007/20/193:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Storytellers - Teen Camp
<p>Storytelling and writing help us to convey our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This camp will look at different forms of writing and storytelling. Each day will focus on a different style including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels. Clever writing prompts and games will get you inspired and ready to write. All experience levels are welcome.</p><p><br>This week-long camp focuses on writing, creativity, and cooperative skills. It will include minimal group work. Please make sure you can attend all days of the camp prior to registering. Registration only guarantees your spot until the start of the program. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day to check-in.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-21 16:30:00 -05006/21/1912:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
<p>This class begins with a 30 minute guided cheese tasting of various cheeses that are sure to take your grilled cheese game to the next level. Following the tasting, we will spend the final hour making gourmet grilled cheeses, with both sweet and savory options. Students will enjoy their creations in class, as well as take a grilled cheese home to enjoy later. </p><p><strong>Please read: </strong> Ages 12 & up with registered adult </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> 2019-05-23 19:30:00 -05006/27/196:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Music on the Move
<p>Join us for 30 minutes of music and play while we explore songs, instruments, games, rhythms, chants, movement and a variety of musical styles.</p><p>Lisa Klosterman will provide a demonstration of her Music on the Move class. Join us for 30 minutes of music and play while we explore songs, instruments, games, rhythms, chants, movement and a variety of musical styles. Exploring music can help children develop early literacy skills, which are the foundation for successful reading and language development later in life.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 10:30:00 -05007/22/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Music on the Move
<p>Join us for 30 minutes of music and play while we explore songs, instruments, games, rhythms, chants, movement and a variety of musical styles.</p><p>Lisa Klosterman will provide a demonstration of her Music on the Move class. Join us for 30 minutes of music and play while we explore songs, instruments, games, rhythms, chants, movement and a variety of musical styles. Exploring music can help children develop early literacy skills, which are the foundation for successful reading and language development later in life.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 10:30:00 -05007/26/1910:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Kinderfest
<p>A day dedicated to children. You'll find special games, crafts, and events for all ages of children. </p> 2019-03-21 17:00:00 -05007/20/1910:00 p.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Party Foods and Appetizers
<p>Whether you are entertaining for a party or if it’s “Game Day”, these are simple and delicious party foods. We will prepare some Spicy Ranch Chicken Wings, Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups, Spaghetti Meatball Nest, and a little sweet Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites, plus a couple of my favorites.</p><p><br></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> 2019-05-23 20:00:00 -05007/02/196:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Bruce Beasley: A New Direction
<p><strong>Bruce Beasley: A New Direction</strong></p><p><strong>Now-October 27, 2019</strong></p><p>Bruce Beasley is one of the nation’s foremost sculptors. Born in Los Angeles in 1939, Beasley studied at Dartmouth College and at the University of California at Berkeley. In 1961, he was included in the seminal exhibition “The Art of Assemblage” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1963, Beasley won the purchase prize in the Paris Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious international exhibitions.Beasley has been involved with innovation and technology his entire career. In 1960, while a student at the University of California at Berkeley, he helped build the first bronze foundry in an art department. He invented a new process for massive casting of acrylic sculptures and he is currently exploring theuse of virtual reality as a new technology for sculpture – a new direction for the artist. Beasley’s Aurai were created using virtual reality. “When I put on the head gear,” Beasley wrote, “the stylus becomes an extension of my hand, and my imagination…. It is completely spontaneous; if I like something I’ve just created, I continue, elaborate; if not I move on.” For these collages, Beasley selects virtual reality gestures that “sing” and then prints monumental versions of these onto canvas. Beasley then studies the printed gestures and cuts them into fragments – “visual words,” as he calls them. Finally, he moves these fragments around like so many puzzle pieces, twisting, rotating, flipping, and adjusting until an arrangement becomes the wall collages currently on view. Beasley’s sculptures are in the permanent collection of numerous art museums around the world, and he has had more than sixty solo exhibitions and has been included in hundreds of group exhibitions. Beasley has also completed more than fifty monumental sculpture commissions in the United States and abroad, including large works for the Beijing Olympic Games, the World Expo in Shanghai, and the City of Cedar Rapids. This exhibition is the U.S. premiere of his new Aurai series.</p> 2019-06-20 20:00:00 -05006/20/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-07-03 16:00:00 -05007/03/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
St Jude Sweet Corn Festival
<p abp="608">St Jude Sweet Corn Festival is a staple in Cedar Rapids since 1976. Join us for great food, music, games, raffles, carnival rides, and hot buttered ear of corn for only $1</p> 2019-06-14 23:30:00 -0500
8/09/195:00 p.m.St. Jude Catholic ChurchCedar Rapids -
Parachute Fun!
<p>Join us for a session of parachute games and songs downtown! Parachute play encourages physical activity and promotes the development of motor coordination and social skills.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 10:30:00 -05007/15/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Parachute Fun!
<p>Join us for a session of parachute games and songs downtown! Parachute play encourages physical activity and promotes the development of motor coordination and social skills.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 10:30:00 -05007/19/1910:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Speed Friending
<p>Come, mix and mingle with a new crowd.</p><p>New to town, never left Cedar Rapids, fresh out of college or anything in-between? Join us for Speed Friending. Games, prizes and not uncomfortable or awkward at all!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 11:30:00 -05007/13/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-07-10 16:00:00 -05007/10/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-07-17 16:00:00 -05007/17/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-07-24 16:00:00 -05007/24/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Monarch Fest
<p><strong>Come to the Nature Center for this fun family event! Kids will learn about monarch butterflies through games, crafts, and hands-on activities. Local monarch experts will be available to talk about conservation issues and planting pollinator-friendly landscapes. Enjoy monarch releases, help make milkweed seed balls, and adopt a monarch caterpillar (one per family) while supplies last. Celebrate monarch butterflies and their importance to our natural world! Free.</strong></p> 2019-05-05 13:00:00 -0500
7/13/1910:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Safe Fest 2019 / Pancake Breakfast
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cedar-Rapids-Central-Church-of-Christ-146804365332323/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Central Church of Christ</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CANA108/" target="_blank">Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association - Cedar Rapids, Iowa</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRJaycees/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Jaycees</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LinnCountySafeKids/" target="_blank">Safe Kids Linn County</a> are proud to host “<strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong>” on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 at Cleveland Park in Cedar Rapids. <strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong> is the 1st annual local children’s safety fair that will run from 8am to 12pm for families in Linn County. <br><br>Admission is FREE. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event. <br><br>At <strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong>, children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on bicycle safety, stranger danger, poison and drug safety, fire safety, and car seat safety. <br><br>Those who attend will have the opportunity to enter to win a car seat donated by Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association, bicycle helmets donated by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRJaycees/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Jaycees</a>, tickets to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AdventurelandParkIowa/" target="_blank">Adventureland Park</a> donated by Central Church of Christ, and other prizes. Special guests at Safe Fest will include Mr. Shucks from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CedarRapidsKernels/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Kernels</a>, Herky the Hawk, McGruff the Crime Dog from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidspolicedepartment/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Police Department</a>, and Sparky from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidsfiredepartment/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Fire Department</a>. <br><br>In addition to the safety programs, games, and special guests, the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association will be fundraising for the new ADA compliant playground equipment for Cleveland Park and other planned neighborhood projects with their annual pancake breakfast. Breakfast will be served for the duration of the event (8am to 12pm). Cost is $5 for adults and children. <br><br>The volunteer organizers of this event would like to give a special thank you to Kinnick Ellis, student at Cleveland Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, for naming the 2019 fair as “<strong>Safe Fest 2019</strong>” and designing the event logo. <br><br><em>For more information, please send inquiries to clevelandpark108@gmail.com. </em> </p> 2019-06-14 12:00:00 -0500
6/22/198:00 a.m.Cleveland ParkCedar Rapids