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• STEAM Saturdays

  <p>Saturday mornings are for investigation! Elementary aged children and parents/guardians/ care-givers are invited to participate in a STEAM project that they will work on individually or with others.</p><p>Participants will be encouraged to share their findings or work with the group. We will also celebrate the scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and artists who inspired today's project.</p><p>Saturday, December 14 - Engineering: Building Challenge<br><br>Saturday, December 21- Math: Calculating Distance, Rate and Time<br><br>Saturday, December 28 - Making Snow and Slime<br><br>Saturday, January 4 - Computer Science: Making a Cardboard Guitar Play<br><br>Saturday, January 11- Art: Poured Canvas Art<br><br>Saturday, January 18 - Physics: Bubbles and Balloons<br><br>Saturday, January 25 - Ecology: Biomes vs Habitats<br><br>Saturday, February 1 - Biology: Building our Own Cell<br><br>Saturday, February 8 - Robotics: Make Your Own Robot<br><br>Saturday, February 15 - Acoustics: Seeing Sound<br><br>Saturday, February 22 - Art: Creating Optical Illusion Art<br><br>Saturday, February 29 - Optics: Explore Light with Prisms</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-01 11:00:00 -0600

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• World Read Aloud Day Kickoff Celebration

  <div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><span data-text="true">Join us on Saturday, February 1 from 11 am to Noon to kick off a week long celebration in honor of World Read Aloud Day (02/05/2020).</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><div data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><span data-text="true">Bookseller and store owner,&nbsp;</span></span><span data-offset-key="460s0-1-0" spellcheck="false" start="28"><span data-offset-key="460s0-1-0"><span data-text="true">Ursla</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="460s0-2-0"><span data-text="true">, will read aloud between 11 am and Noon. Plus we'll kick off a week long sale on books in our Children's and Young Adult areas.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><span data-text="true">*Sale ends at close of business on 02/07/2020.</span></span></div></div> 2020-01-11 12:00:00 -0600

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  M & M Bookstore

  Cedar Rapids

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• Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD

  <p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to participate.</p> 2020-02-02 13:45:00 -0600

  2/02/20 2020-02-02 12:45:00 -0600

  12:45 p.m.

  Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center

  Iowa City

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• Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD

  <p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with PD or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair, and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-03 11:30:00 -0600

  2/03/20 2020-02-03 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Moving with PD Level 1

  <p>45-minute class designed for those who are new to the program, as well as those who have limited mobility or need assistance from a caregiver. Exercises as performed at a slower pace and consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, and balance. Exercises are mostly performed from a chair.</p> 2020-02-03 12:45:00 -0600

  2/03/20 2020-02-03 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD

  <p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with PD or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair, and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-04 11:30:00 -0600

  2/04/20 2020-02-04 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Fighting PD Boxing for Parkinson's

  <p>This is a 60 minute, intermediate to advanced level class consisting of non-contact boxing using bags and mitts, as well as exercise drills. Must be able to stand and walk independently. Cardiovascular, strength exercises, cognitive exercises, and balance are included. FITNESS ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE STARTING THE CLASS.</p> 2020-02-04 14:00:00 -0600

  2/04/20 2020-02-04 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Together in Song Chorus Indoor Picnic Sponsored by Mercy Family Caregivers Center

  <p>This chorus uses the power of singing to move people with chronic conditions and their care partners to rediscover themselves, make new friends, laugh together, learn together and contribute to their community. To celebrate the start of our next concert series, we will be having an indoor picnic for returning chorus members and those interested in joining the Together In Song Chorus at Mercy Medical Center. &nbsp;Food, drink and fun will be provided! &nbsp;Call (319) 221-8866 for more details. &nbsp;We would love for you to join us! &nbsp;<strong>Registration is required. &nbsp;Caregivers and care receivers are both invited. &nbsp;</strong>To register or to request caregiving assistance while attending this event, please let us know 48 hours in advance by calling (319) 221-8866 or emailing <a href="mailto:fcgc@mercycare.org">fcgc@mercycare.org</a>. For caregivers: 18+</p> 2020-01-14 12:30:00 -0600

  2/05/20 2020-02-05 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD

  <p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to participate.</p> 2020-02-05 13:45:00 -0600

  2/05/20 2020-02-05 12:45:00 -0600

  12:45 p.m.

  Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center

  Iowa City

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• NAMI Family-to-Family Class Cedar Rapids

  <p>NAMI Family-to-Family, a free 12-week educational course developed by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and designed to help family members of adults living with mental illness, will be offered by NAMI Linn County in two locations beginning in January. Delivered by trained facilitators who offer lived experience, its evidence-based curriculum includes the following:</p><p>-- Up-to-date information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions and how they affect the brain</p><ul><li>-- Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications, and side effects</li><li><br></li><li>-- How to manage crises, solve problems, and communicate effectively</li><li><br></li><li>-- How to develop the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Course materials, discussions, and exercises examine the biological origins of mental illness and help family members separate the illness from the individual.&nbsp;</p><p>Classes will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 7 at the Ecumenical Community Center, 601 Second Ave. SE, and at 6 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8 at the Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion.</p><p>Advance registration, by Dec. 31, strongly encouraged, to enable obtaining the free class materials. To enroll, email nami-lc@hotmail.com or phone 319-221-1184. State which night/location you would prefer, and provide attendees’ name, email address, and phone number.</p> 2020-02-05 20:45:00 -0600

  2/05/20 2020-02-05 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Ecumenical Community Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-06 10:30:00 -0600

  2/06/20 2020-02-06 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD

  <p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with PD or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair, and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-06 11:30:00 -0600

  2/06/20 2020-02-06 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Fighting PD Boxing for Parkinson's

  <p>This is a 60 minute, intermediate to advanced level class consisting of non-contact boxing using bags and mitts, as well as exercise drills. Must be able to stand and walk independently. Cardiovascular, strength exercises, cognitive exercises, and balance are included. FITNESS ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE STARTING THE CLASS.</p> 2020-02-06 14:00:00 -0600

  2/06/20 2020-02-06 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Parkin-Singers

  <p>Parkinsingers is a 45-minute vocal exercise group for those with Parkinson's and their caregivers. There are MANY benefits to singing! These include: improving volume and clarity when speaking, strengthening muscles involved in swallowing and breathing, increasing mood, providing opportunities for self-expression, and of course having fun! Each class we begin with vocal warm ups and then sing through favorite songs. No previous singing experience required. Taught by Certified Music Therapist.</p> 2020-02-06 15:00:00 -0600

  2/06/20 2020-02-06 14:15:00 -0600

  2:15 p.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Yarn It!

  <p>Bring a yarn project that you enjoy making. Try new projects, learn something new that you can make.</p><p>This group is for anyone who would like to work on their yarn projects in a social setting, share what they are making or would like to learn how to crochet or knit.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a> on the events page.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-06 19:30:00 -0600

  2/06/20 2020-02-06 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD

  <p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with PD or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair, and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-07 11:30:00 -0600

  2/07/20 2020-02-07 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Moving with PD

  <p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair, and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to attend. </p> 2020-02-07 12:00:00 -0600

  2/07/20 2020-02-07 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Elite Fitness Marion

  Marion

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• Moving with PD Level 1

  <p>45-minute class designed for those who are new to the program, as well as those who have limited mobility or need assistance from a caregiver. Exercises as performed at a slower pace and consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, and balance. Exercises are mostly performed from a chair.</p> 2020-02-07 12:45:00 -0600

  2/07/20 2020-02-07 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Crafternoons

  <p>Each week will feature a new type of craft like pottery. Try the featured craft via an introductory project using the necessary tools. This program is geared to tweens and teens.</p><p>Featured Topics:</p><p>Paper Cutting - Friday, December 6<br>Fairy Gardens - Friday, December 13<br>Graphic Design - Friday, December 20<br>Knitting - Friday, January 3<br>Block Prints - Friday, January 10<br>Zines - Friday, January 17*<br>Clay Monster - Friday, January 24*<br>Wire and Wood Mobiles - Friday, January 31<br>Paper Making - Friday, February 7*<br>Needle Felting - Friday, February 14<br>Watercolor on Wood - Friday, February 21<br>Photography - Friday, February 28</p><p>*Dates marked feature a special guest who will talk about and teach the craft going on that day. Registration for those events are required as supplies are limited.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a> on the events page.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-07 16:30:00 -0600

  2/07/20 2020-02-07 14:30:00 -0600

  2:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• VFW POST # 788 FISH FRY

  <p>VFW POST # 788 FISH FRY ON FEBRUARY 7TH, 2020 FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM. SERVING FRIED OR BAKED FISH , BAKED POTATO OR HASH BROWNS, COLE SLAW , ROLL AND DESSERT. COST $ 10 ADULTS KIDS $ 5.00&nbsp; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.</p> 2019-12-26 19:00:00 -0600

  2/07/20 2020-02-07 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  VFW Post # 788

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-13 10:30:00 -0600

  2/13/20 2020-02-13 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-20 10:30:00 -0600

  2/20/20 2020-02-20 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-27 10:30:00 -0600

  2/27/20 2020-02-27 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-03-05 10:30:00 -0600

  3/05/20 2020-03-05 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-03-12 10:30:00 -0500

  3/12/20 2020-03-12 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-03-19 10:30:00 -0500

  3/19/20 2020-03-19 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-03-26 10:30:00 -0500

  3/26/20 2020-03-26 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-04-02 10:30:00 -0500

  4/02/20 2020-04-02 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-04-09 10:30:00 -0500

  4/09/20 2020-04-09 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-04-16 10:30:00 -0500

  4/16/20 2020-04-16 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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