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Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking through Kirkwood

<p>This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes.  Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed.  No previous experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>NOTE:  <em>Participants must be at least 15 years old. </em></strong></p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="https://kirkwood.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=128782&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0">kirkwood.edu</a>  <em>On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.   </em>Instructor:  Karen Kubby.  </p><p><strong>$45 instructor fee/$80 materials fee.</strong></p> 2022-07-22 14:00:00 -0500

8/16/22 2022-08-16 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Beadology Iowa
Iowa City

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Adult Craft Night: Glass Etching

<div data-block-type="text"><p>Come try glass etching at the library.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>For this Adult Craft Night we will be glass etching on mirrors. Registration is required for this event. Materials will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own glass containers. To register click <a href="https://hiawathapubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/6952731">here</a></p></div> 2022-08-08 19:00:00 -0500

9/20/22 2022-09-20 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Paws to Read

<p>Who let the dogs <strong>in</strong>? Join us for this popular reading program that pairs emerging readers with certified Therapy International dogs. Pull up a book and a dog and let the magic begin. </p> 2022-07-19 19:00:00 -0500

9/12/22 2022-09-12 18:30:00 -0500

6:30 p.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Paws to Read

<p>Who let the dogs <strong>in</strong>? Join us for this popular reading program that pairs emerging readers with certified Therapy International dogs. Pull up a book and a dog and let the magic begin. </p> 2022-07-19 19:00:00 -0500

10/10/22 2022-10-10 18:30:00 -0500

6:30 p.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Half Gassed-Maquoketa Summer Concert Series

<p><strong>Free, family-friendly, outdoor live music in the Downtown Maquoketa Green Space.</strong> Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your dancing shoes! Enjoy supper or snacks from the Tri-M BBQ food truck starting at 5:30, and a treat for a freewill donation from one of our sponsors.</p><p>Hosted by Maquoketa Betterment/Hometown Pride with thanks to our sponsors: Chuck & Wendy Current, Black Hills Energy,  Brad Deery Motors Auto Group, Dollar Fresh - Maquoketa, IA, DuTrac Community Credit Union, Innovate 120, Maquoketa Community Services, Maquoketa Kiwanis Club, Maquoketa Lions & Delmar Lions Clubs, Maquoketa Rotary Club, Maquoketa Sentinel-Press, Maquoketa State Bank, Optimist Club of Maquoketa, Walmart Maquoketa Local Community Grant, with funding provided by a grant from the Jackson County Area Tourism Association, jacksoncountyiowa.com, and other generous individuals, local businesses, and civic organizations.</p><p><br></p> 2022-06-14 20:00:00 -0500

9/01/22 2022-09-01 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Maquoketa Downtown Green Space
Maquoketa

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What'cha Reading Book Club

<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.</p><p>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p> 2022-01-20 15:00:00 -0600

8/28/22 2022-08-28 01:00:00 -0500

1:00 a.m.

Craft'd
Cedar Rapids

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What'cha Reading Book Club

<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.</p><p>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p> 2022-01-20 15:00:00 -0600

9/25/22 2022-09-25 13:00:00 -0500

1:00 p.m.

Craft'd
Cedar Rapids

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What'cha Reading Book Club

<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.</p><p>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p> 2022-01-20 15:00:00 -0600

10/23/22 2022-10-23 13:00:00 -0500

1:00 p.m.

Craft'd
Cedar Rapids

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What'cha Reading Book Club

<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.</p><p>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p> 2022-01-20 15:00:00 -0600

11/20/22 2022-11-20 13:00:00 -0600

1:00 p.m.

Craft'd
Cedar Rapids

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Doodlebugs: With My Bear Hands

<p>We have all missed the enthusiasm that Education Director Erin Thomas from Cedar Rapids Museum of Art brings to stories and art projects. Lament no more!</p><p>Today, spend some “koala-ty” time with us for a “beary” colorful story and then for an art project you’ll “paw-sitively” love.</p> 2022-07-26 11:15:00 -0500

9/30/22 2022-09-30 10:30:00 -0500

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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What'cha Reading Book Club - Holiday Party

<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club - Holiday Party. If your budget allows, please bring a wrapped copy of your favorite book for a White Elephant Book Exchange.<br><br><br>This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.<br><br>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p> 2022-01-20 15:00:00 -0600

12/18/22 2022-12-18 13:00:00 -0600

1:00 p.m.

Craft'd
Cedar Rapids

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Prima's Picks Iowa Children's Choice Book Club for Adults

<p>Join us for an end of summer party for all the readers who have joined us for Prima's Picks Iowa Children's Choice Book Club for Adults. We will do one final share of any of the books chosen for the summer and enjoy one last night of summer fun before the craziness of the school year gets underway.</p><p>Bring your lawn chair and something to eat/drink and join us in the green space next to West End Diner to talk about this month’s reading selections: <a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/?q=p.iowa_children_s&fbclid=IwAR295N3A179skBPLDBosRuIzqoNpNOU7ZLtWeFT5vWVVIPjPUrWDvB5M3DM" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://swampfoxbookstore.com/?q=p.iowa_children_s</a></p> 2022-05-16 19:00:00 -0500

9/01/22 2022-09-01 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Swamp Fox Bookstore
Marion

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Fullers Pub & Grub -Yellow Flowers- Cork N Canvas Iowa

<p>Cork N Canvas Iowa, painting at Fullers Pub & Grub (107 N Main Ave Alburnett, Iowa 52202) Cork N Canvas Iowa painting classes are a perfect date night, Girls night out, or just something different and unique. <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR1z7JcA6e9nP6uPESS7dHM9HMT6eDmp8Ppu50eO7RkPNbgjf1DN0xxdmLE" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a><br>$30 per person Cork N Canvas Iowa classes are for adults, 18+, please only 1 painter per ticket. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. We will be painting the 16x20 picture. Class starts at 6:00 pm, get there at 5:30 to check in and grab a bite to eat, food and drink additional. No experience is necessary, just a thirst for creativity and the passion for a good time. Class lasts about 2 hrs. Food & drink available at additional cost, Please no outside food or beverage. *** Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class. Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only please; if you need to move your reservation please notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com, 24 hours prior to the event, you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. In the event of a class canceled: bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, if there is the chance that class could be canceled, please note you will receive an email, also the notice will be posted on Facebook, your tickets will be good for any upcoming non-sold out class. Classes are limited in size, Payment is required in advanced. Your email is your ticket, keep it handy <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0MA2bpgyu181gCF7xXJoI4NqgP8v_1-q4C9bNqkGEKVZuvTpFRoouXQEg&h=AT1D8NniC0vozTB6NPO05T9eyrNuj0nRpbOh_fEVnqQoLMe8CDUCvUfAEt6Erxg1A62RzY36Gx2YpdpvHE__iHSOpWS6SNYo7mSpGtrl7nUtPD1ZiLRTxP69g7UO3SJ-dw&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT3M5qZPtXYZn5vxnWSOKOC0o5q7SE-EiKYLwWXDoOOXkTnZoLKdcdkuvWyCAfiW0gFGzX4_kwpwp7r0Qfh97RLFdZ8SgCJYdjQ4dfETv-KjUGtCQ9Zc_xZQ8PstZt28YyKSbItmQq0dyQ62iQ-feVhqvJsXxl_bWVwoU0LtC7-vQxaTBQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a> Please note the event/instruction lasts 2 to 3 hours, depending on the painting and number of people attending. We schedule all of our events for 3 hours in case of a longer painting, but it is not guaranteed to last the full 3 hours. Eat Local, Drink Local & Paint Local.<br>Amanda Happel<br>Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>319-929-4300<br>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com<br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/?__cft__[0]=AZWRs26797OoeLj19QiCYKd_LgNJ_XVDA5eVpPkmnnYHk43DpPvpetViu-a9e-M29o54Jf2lZ5mcM-l_Iz5Y_B1-PsV_r2Gi2zKQ1UrMGQoT5EEF6n_joyRnD4j20X4xj4KhaVWiuPl2wQHR_qESWAx0hSklGFSitcVoUBHbXeweCw&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR32iIM08XAtyO5H0skqhoUzgk6qENsBC8rqnjp91vHCjuBOCapDNd15BDM" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a> Locally Owned Eastern Iowa Company Since 2014</p>

8/23/22 2022-08-23 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Fullers Pub & Grub
Alburnett

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