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Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-10-05 16:00:00 -0500
10/05/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Bike, Bar, & Beach Trail Ride Package
<table align="center" bgcolor="#fefefe" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><h5><strong>DISCOVER THE UNIQUE WONDER AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF BICYCLING.</strong></h5><p>Bike tours let you watch the world go by at a perfect pace — fast enough to cover dozens of miles a day, yet slow enough to engage and respond to the surrounding landscape of Iowa. There’s nothing else like traveling the countryside on a bicycle.<br><br>Come ride with us and experience the beautiful biking trails our area has to offer! Along the way, enjoy fun bars and restaurants located on our suggested bike trails. Spend all day surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors and then head back to a luxurious, relaxing guestroom. This package is perfect for all levels of bike riders. All that’s required is your own bike* and a sense of adventure!<br><br><strong>How to Book:</strong><br><strong>• Step 1:</strong> Choose your guestroom (prices very based on room type). We’re excited to welcome you to our newly renovated, luxurious guestrooms.<br><br><strong>• Step 2:</strong> Select which bike package add-on you prefer:</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p><strong>$50 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars<br>and restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br>Maikka Lobby Bar<br>• Picnic lunch basket prepared for two, delivered along the trail at your chosen location</p></td><td style="width: 3.3755%;" valign="top"> </td><td style="width: 24.0507%;" valign="top"><p><strong>$25 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars and<br>restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br> Maikka Lobby Bar</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top"><strong>• Step 3:</strong> Complete your reservation and meet us at The Hotel for a fun-filled day!</td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="3" valign="top"><p><br><strong>To book your Bike, Beach, & Bar Trail Ride Package,</strong></p><p><strong>visit <a href="http://tcgms.net/tr/d/301z04401u05b00k00b00u00s00000200k00a00/123/811039" target="_blank"><u>www.thehotelatkirkwood.com</u></a> or call 319-848-8700.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
10/06/2012:00 a.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
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Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2020-10-06 23:59:00 -0500
10/06/2012:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Prayer Experience Series at Prairiewoods
<p><strong>Tuesdays; Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27; 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.</strong></p><p>We are blessed with many ways to pray, including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, silent meditation and body prayers like walking the labyrinth. Prayer and meditation nurture our spiritual connection and promote mental and physical well-being. It benefits each of us individually and communally. Join us online via Zoom video conferencing for this ongoing series and experience the joys of prayer and meditation together. This series is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings, and you are welcome to enjoy it as a series or as individual sessions. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link (https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09). If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and password 042717. A free-will offering sent to Prairiewoods will be gratefully accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-08-19 12:00:00 -0500
10/06/2011:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Rounding out our anniversary year will be an unusual look at arguably Iowa’s most important artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic <em>American Gothic</em> (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely seen paintings will be joined with diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2020-10-06 16:00:00 -0500
10/06/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Snowshoe Building Course - Sessions in October
<p>This fall, Linn County Conservation will again offer the opportunity for you to build a pair of traditional snowshoes. Naturalist Chuck Ungs will lead this popular program, where these sets are created for hiking, unique gifts, or even decorations. </p><p><strong>Participants should plan to attend the evening weaving sessions on Tuesday Oct. 6, 13 and 20. The evening classes will run from 6 - 9 p.m. at Wickiup Hill Learning Center. Attendance at all three lacing sessions is highly recommended for best results. </strong> Additional evenings will be needed to varnish the shoes at our Services Shop at 3173 Highway 13, Marion (corner of Highway 13 and County Home Road) in the days following snowshoe construction. For best results, a minimum of three to four of these evenings will be required to varnish the shoes properly. With some weaving time invested at home, the snowshoes should be finished by Oct. 29. </p><p><strong>Participants must register on-line and pay by Sept. 22, so kits can be ordered.</strong> The $225 class fee includes the cost of a snowshoe kit, a binding set, instruction and varnish for each participant. Registration is under Events at Linncountyparks.com. We will maintain social distancing and ask participants to wear masks and bring your own hand sani. For more details and questions about options, call Chuck at 319-892-6485. Kit building typically requires the manual dexterity of someone high school age or older. Class size is limited to 6. </p> 2020-09-03 21:00:00 -050010/06/206:00 p.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Starting A New Business?
<p>Starting a business is emotional and the fear of failure makes it stressful.</p><p>With regulation the process is challenging and overly complex.</p><p>What if you had a short cut that would improve your chances of success and make it easier to manage?</p><p>The Empower program has help over 120 business owners just like you.</p><p>Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs.</p><p>Our program offers:</p><ul><li><p>25 hours of Free Business Coaching - $1875 value</p></li><li><p>Free Website and Business email - $850 value.</p></li><li><p>Access to a wide network</p></li><li><p>Access to Graduate EXCLUSIVE CAPTIAL.</p></li><li><p>Priority for all sponsored events</p></li><li><p>Improved odds for loan approval with partner programs</p></li><li><p>Discounts on select rooms at Jane Boyd Community House</p></li></ul><p>Space is limited.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer">https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer</a><em> RIGHT NOW to apply.</em></p> 2020-10-06 20:15:00 -0500
10/06/206:00 p.m.Empower by godaddy in partnership with Jane BoydCedar Rapids -
Bike, Bar, & Beach Trail Ride Package
<table align="center" bgcolor="#fefefe" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><h5><strong>DISCOVER THE UNIQUE WONDER AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF BICYCLING.</strong></h5><p>Bike tours let you watch the world go by at a perfect pace — fast enough to cover dozens of miles a day, yet slow enough to engage and respond to the surrounding landscape of Iowa. There’s nothing else like traveling the countryside on a bicycle.<br><br>Come ride with us and experience the beautiful biking trails our area has to offer! Along the way, enjoy fun bars and restaurants located on our suggested bike trails. Spend all day surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors and then head back to a luxurious, relaxing guestroom. This package is perfect for all levels of bike riders. All that’s required is your own bike* and a sense of adventure!<br><br><strong>How to Book:</strong><br><strong>• Step 1:</strong> Choose your guestroom (prices very based on room type). We’re excited to welcome you to our newly renovated, luxurious guestrooms.<br><br><strong>• Step 2:</strong> Select which bike package add-on you prefer:</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p><strong>$50 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars<br>and restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br>Maikka Lobby Bar<br>• Picnic lunch basket prepared for two, delivered along the trail at your chosen location</p></td><td style="width: 3.3755%;" valign="top"> </td><td style="width: 24.0507%;" valign="top"><p><strong>$25 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars and<br>restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br> Maikka Lobby Bar</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top"><strong>• Step 3:</strong> Complete your reservation and meet us at The Hotel for a fun-filled day!</td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="3" valign="top"><p><br><strong>To book your Bike, Beach, & Bar Trail Ride Package,</strong></p><p><strong>visit <a href="http://tcgms.net/tr/d/301z04401u05b00k00b00u00s00000200k00a00/123/811039" target="_blank"><u>www.thehotelatkirkwood.com</u></a> or call 319-848-8700.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
10/07/2012:00 a.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2020-10-07 23:59:00 -0500
10/07/2012:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Fair Trade Rug Event
<p>Get a Bunyaad Rug to live and play on handmade with quality that will last a lifetime and with fair trade labor standards you demand. Explore over 300 Tribal, Bokhara and Persian rugs, from Classic to Contemporary. Check out the beautiful rugs to complete the decor in your home. Quality You Desire. Fairness Artisans Deserve. Wed - Sat hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. </p> 2020-09-04 19:00:00 -0500
10/07/2010:00 a.m.Ten Thousand Villages Iowa CityIowa City -
IEC's Bright Ideas Breakfast
<h5><strong>Now virtual, and now for lunch!</strong></h5><p><br></p><p>Join us Wednesday, October 7 for a virtual program recognizing the benefits and discussing the future of clean energy for Iowa. Our energizing time will start with a moderated discussion featuring renowned ocean and climate advocate <a href="https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/?eType=ActivityDefinitionInstance&eId=dd008a4a-49cd-49bf-84c4-b4cfdb6d2937">Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson</a>, plus an awards presentation recognizing Iowa businesses and individuals practicing the promise of clean energy, plus small group networking opportunities.</p><p>We're also offering you the option to pick up lunch from local restaurants in communities across Iowa, and an opportunity to receive the recently published book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645808/all-we-can-save-by-edited-by-ayana-elizabeth-johnson-and-katharine-k-wilkinson/?eType=ActivityDefinitionInstance&eId=dd008a4a-49cd-49bf-84c4-b4cfdb6d2937"><em>All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis</em></a>, edited by Dr. Johnson.</p> 2020-08-13 13:00:00 -0500
10/07/2011:00 a.m.Iowa Environmental CouncilDes Moines -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Rounding out our anniversary year will be an unusual look at arguably Iowa’s most important artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic <em>American Gothic</em> (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely seen paintings will be joined with diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2020-10-07 16:00:00 -0500
10/07/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Fall Faculty Series
<p>Iowa played an important role in the struggle for women’s suffrage, even early in its history as a state. In 1854, an Ohio activist, Frances Dana Gage, toured southeastern Iowa giving lectures on the need for women to have the vote. A number of leaders, such as Amelia Bloomer, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Eleanor Elizabeth Gordon, made significant contributions to the movement, and the town of Boone held what most historians believe was the first suffrage parade in the nation in 1908. Iowa became the 10th state to ratify the 19thAmendment in 1919, just a few weeks after its passage in the U.S. Senate. And an Iowa native daughter, Carrie Chapman Catt, founded the League of Women Voters, which still has a strong influence on educating voters in our political system 100 years later.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP44T1PFiomnot4hoJWBYVg">YouTube Livestream</a></p>
10/07/206:00 p.m.Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids -
Virtual Thursday Forum: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
<p dir="ltr">A century ago, the world faced a global health crisis that in many ways parallels the present-day challenges we face during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Thursday Forum offers historical perspective and insights on the current public health crisis by providing an overview of the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic, which erupted amidst the already-significant suffering and destruction of World War I. This two-session forum will begin with an overview of the origins, diffusion, mitigation, and impacts of the 1918 influenza outbreak. We will look into how the disease developed and spread, examining the pandemic from a global perspective. The presentation will consider the medical understanding of the disease and attempts to counter it, as well as the social and cultural factors that determined its evolution and treatment. The second forum will examine how the outbreak played out in Cedar Rapids, comparing and contrasting the experience of students at Coe and townspeople in the area. Through use of historical archival and newspaper sources, we will recreate the situation in eastern Iowa and evaluate the impact that the war, gender, and class had on healthcare and survival. This examination will be tied together with a look into the life and legend of Helen Roberts, the only Coe student to die in the epidemic and who is now alleged to haunt Voorhees Hall.</p><p>The virtual event will be found at <a href="https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/">https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/</a></p> 2020-10-08 23:58:00 -050010/08/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Bike, Bar, & Beach Trail Ride Package
<table align="center" bgcolor="#fefefe" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><h5><strong>DISCOVER THE UNIQUE WONDER AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF BICYCLING.</strong></h5><p>Bike tours let you watch the world go by at a perfect pace — fast enough to cover dozens of miles a day, yet slow enough to engage and respond to the surrounding landscape of Iowa. There’s nothing else like traveling the countryside on a bicycle.<br><br>Come ride with us and experience the beautiful biking trails our area has to offer! Along the way, enjoy fun bars and restaurants located on our suggested bike trails. Spend all day surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors and then head back to a luxurious, relaxing guestroom. This package is perfect for all levels of bike riders. All that’s required is your own bike* and a sense of adventure!<br><br><strong>How to Book:</strong><br><strong>• Step 1:</strong> Choose your guestroom (prices very based on room type). We’re excited to welcome you to our newly renovated, luxurious guestrooms.<br><br><strong>• Step 2:</strong> Select which bike package add-on you prefer:</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p><strong>$50 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars<br>and restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br>Maikka Lobby Bar<br>• Picnic lunch basket prepared for two, delivered along the trail at your chosen location</p></td><td style="width: 3.3755%;" valign="top"> </td><td style="width: 24.0507%;" valign="top"><p><strong>$25 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars and<br>restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br> Maikka Lobby Bar</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top"><strong>• Step 3:</strong> Complete your reservation and meet us at The Hotel for a fun-filled day!</td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="3" valign="top"><p><br><strong>To book your Bike, Beach, & Bar Trail Ride Package,</strong></p><p><strong>visit <a href="http://tcgms.net/tr/d/301z04401u05b00k00b00u00s00000200k00a00/123/811039" target="_blank"><u>www.thehotelatkirkwood.com</u></a> or call 319-848-8700.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
10/08/2012:00 a.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2020-10-08 23:59:00 -0500
10/08/2012:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings through Kirkwood
<p>This is a great introduction to wirewo</p><p><strong>During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Face coverings must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will</strong></p><p>rk. Two skills are learned and practiced—making a closed wrapped loop and making this loop into another closed loop. This set of skills allows you go make secure earrings, pendants, and chains. You will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and Swarovski crystals. No previous experience is necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>NOTE: This class serves as the pre-requisite for many Beadology Iowa classes.</p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/">www.kirkwood.edu</a><em> and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong> $30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee. Class conducted in room 054 of the Kirkwood Regional Center on the UI Campus at 2301 Oakdale Blvd, in Coralville. </strong></p><p> During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Face coverings must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols. Demos done through Zoom.</p> 2020-09-21 15:00:00 -0500
10/08/201:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge. For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time. A basic metals studio is available for $15. We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community. You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab.</p><p><br></p> 2020-10-08 20:00:00 -0500
10/08/204:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Go Deeper Thursdays
<p>Join other Prairiewoods people via Zoom video conferencing for some healthy and necessary conversation in this time of spiritual deepening. This is an opportunity to relieve stress and connect at a deeper level. We have a brief check-in and talk about how our spiritual awareness and practice during this time of upheaval is shifting. Grab a beverage, relax and let's do this together! This weekly series is facilitated by Laura Weber and Ellen Bruckner. Each Thursday, join the conversation using the Zoom meeting link (https://zoom.us/j/943001589?pwd=_fTU3ZYxOtQ). If prompted, enter meeting ID 943 001 589 and password 096247. A free-will offering sent to Prairiewoods will be gratefully accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-07-15 17:00:00 -0500
10/08/204:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Starting A New Business?
<p>Starting a business is emotional and the fear of failure makes it stressful.</p><p>With regulation the process is challenging and overly complex.</p><p>What if you had a short cut that would improve your chances of success and make it easier to manage?</p><p>The Empower program has help over 120 business owners just like you.</p><p>Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs.</p><p>Our program offers:</p><ul><li><p>25 hours of Free Business Coaching - $1875 value</p></li><li><p>Free Website and Business email - $850 value.</p></li><li><p>Access to a wide network</p></li><li><p>Access to Graduate EXCLUSIVE CAPTIAL.</p></li><li><p>Priority for all sponsored events</p></li><li><p>Improved odds for loan approval with partner programs</p></li><li><p>Discounts on select rooms at Jane Boyd Community House</p></li></ul><p>Space is limited.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer">https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer</a><em> RIGHT NOW to apply.</em></p> 2020-10-08 20:15:00 -0500
10/08/206:00 p.m.Empower by godaddy in partnership with Jane BoydCedar Rapids -
Bike, Bar, & Beach Trail Ride Package
<table align="center" bgcolor="#fefefe" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><h5><strong>DISCOVER THE UNIQUE WONDER AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF BICYCLING.</strong></h5><p>Bike tours let you watch the world go by at a perfect pace — fast enough to cover dozens of miles a day, yet slow enough to engage and respond to the surrounding landscape of Iowa. There’s nothing else like traveling the countryside on a bicycle.<br><br>Come ride with us and experience the beautiful biking trails our area has to offer! Along the way, enjoy fun bars and restaurants located on our suggested bike trails. Spend all day surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors and then head back to a luxurious, relaxing guestroom. This package is perfect for all levels of bike riders. All that’s required is your own bike* and a sense of adventure!<br><br><strong>How to Book:</strong><br><strong>• Step 1:</strong> Choose your guestroom (prices very based on room type). We’re excited to welcome you to our newly renovated, luxurious guestrooms.<br><br><strong>• Step 2:</strong> Select which bike package add-on you prefer:</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p><strong>$50 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars<br>and restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br>Maikka Lobby Bar<br>• Picnic lunch basket prepared for two, delivered along the trail at your chosen location</p></td><td style="width: 3.3755%;" valign="top"> </td><td style="width: 24.0507%;" valign="top"><p><strong>$25 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars and<br>restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br> Maikka Lobby Bar</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top"><strong>• Step 3:</strong> Complete your reservation and meet us at The Hotel for a fun-filled day!</td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="3" valign="top"><p><br><strong>To book your Bike, Beach, & Bar Trail Ride Package,</strong></p><p><strong>visit <a href="http://tcgms.net/tr/d/301z04401u05b00k00b00u00s00000200k00a00/123/811039" target="_blank"><u>www.thehotelatkirkwood.com</u></a> or call 319-848-8700.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
10/09/2012:00 a.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2020-10-09 23:59:00 -0500
10/09/2012:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Rounding out our anniversary year will be an unusual look at arguably Iowa’s most important artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic <em>American Gothic</em> (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely seen paintings will be joined with diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2020-10-09 16:00:00 -0500
10/09/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Active Hope Renewed Online: Answering Earth’s Call for Transformative Healing & Loving Action at Prairiewoods
<p>As Joanna Macy writes, “Active Hope is not wishful thinking … Active Hope is a readiness to discover the strengths in ourselves and in others; a readiness to discover the reasons for hope and the occasions for love.” In this online retreat, we will move through the spiral of The Work That Reconnects with the understanding that we are all in this together! Through an exploration of our interdependence with all life, we will strengthen our resilience to engage with the climate crisis, upcoming elections, environmental and social injustice and turmoil. Join facilitator Kathleen Rude as we gather online in community and offline in self-reflection (with time outside if you're able) to hear what Earth is asking of us and to receive inspiration and healing for our weary, overwhelmed hearts and souls. In supportive community, we will honor our pain for the world, reconnect to active hope and find clarity around how we can play a part in the healing of our communities and our planet. This retreat includes experiential practices, time outside, inspirational readings and simple rituals. It’s engaging, invigorating and gives us tools for dealing with the challenges of living in difficult times. The cost of this online retreat is $150. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-09-24 21:30:00 -0500
10/09/206:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Circle of Ash Haunted Attraction
<p>Circle of Ash is the haunted attraction that you've known and loved for nearly 20 years! We're out at the Linn County Fairgrounds, located at 201 Central City Road in Central City, Iowa, and we're ready to deliver more scares than ever before with THREE different haunted houses in one place.</p> 2020-10-09 00:00:00 -0500
10/09/208:00 p.m.Circle of Ash Scream ParkCentral City -
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Bike, Bar, & Beach Trail Ride Package
<table align="center" bgcolor="#fefefe" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><h5><strong>DISCOVER THE UNIQUE WONDER AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF BICYCLING.</strong></h5><p>Bike tours let you watch the world go by at a perfect pace — fast enough to cover dozens of miles a day, yet slow enough to engage and respond to the surrounding landscape of Iowa. There’s nothing else like traveling the countryside on a bicycle.<br><br>Come ride with us and experience the beautiful biking trails our area has to offer! Along the way, enjoy fun bars and restaurants located on our suggested bike trails. Spend all day surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors and then head back to a luxurious, relaxing guestroom. This package is perfect for all levels of bike riders. All that’s required is your own bike* and a sense of adventure!<br><br><strong>How to Book:</strong><br><strong>• Step 1:</strong> Choose your guestroom (prices very based on room type). We’re excited to welcome you to our newly renovated, luxurious guestrooms.<br><br><strong>• Step 2:</strong> Select which bike package add-on you prefer:</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p><strong>$50 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars<br>and restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br>Maikka Lobby Bar<br>• Picnic lunch basket prepared for two, delivered along the trail at your chosen location</p></td><td style="width: 3.3755%;" valign="top"> </td><td style="width: 24.0507%;" valign="top"><p><strong>$25 add-on includes:</strong><br>• Trail Map<br>• Discount card for bars and<br>restaurants along the trail<br>• Welcome gift<br>• Two bottles of purified water<br>in guestroom<br>• Two drink tickets for use at<br> Maikka Lobby Bar</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top"><strong>• Step 3:</strong> Complete your reservation and meet us at The Hotel for a fun-filled day!</td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="3" valign="top"><p><br><strong>To book your Bike, Beach, & Bar Trail Ride Package,</strong></p><p><strong>visit <a href="http://tcgms.net/tr/d/301z04401u05b00k00b00u00s00000200k00a00/123/811039" target="_blank"><u>www.thehotelatkirkwood.com</u></a> or call 319-848-8700.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
10/10/2012:00 a.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2020-10-10 23:59:00 -0500
10/10/2012:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Saturday Soul-Stretch for Lovers of Embodied Spirituality at Prairiewoods
<p>Wake up! Wake up! The weekend is here. Saturday Soul Stretch will get us out of bed and back into our full-spectrum humanity. Join facilitator Laura Weber at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) to de-stress, reconnect and sink deeply into the present moment. The day begins with gentle tai chi movement and a sitting meditation to foster deep relaxation. To relax and engage, sip a cup of aromatic tea and enter into a whole new realm of exploration with a different spiritual modality each month, such as dream work, journaling, mandalas, labyrinth, breath-exercise, sounding, centering prayer, poetry for the soul, singing bowl meditation or drumming. To cap off the morning’s spiritual workout, enjoy a mindfulness walk out in the beauty of Prairiewoods’ 70 acres of prairie grasses, trees, streams and gardens, with only the owls, squirrels, turkeys and deer as your companion-guides. <em>If we are unable to meet in person due to COVID-19, this will be offered virtually via Zoom. </em>The cost is $25. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-01-09 13:00:00 -0600
10/10/208:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
CommUnity Creates-Open Studio
<p>Love sharing creative time with others? Join the UnityCR Arts Ministry Team on the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-noon! We will meet in the beautiful and sunny Sacred Grounds and Books and enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee while we chat with others and create!<br><br>Bring your own project, work with art supplies available, or learn about the Artists Trading Cards project. Fee is $5.00 for use of the space plus love offering for the coffee shop. Create with us! </p> 2020-10-10 12:00:00 -0500
10/10/209:00 a.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (S.E.E.L.) 13 Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p><em>Due to COVID-19 and the derecho, SEEL will not begin until Oct. 10. There’s still time to register! </em>“We long to sense how God reveals God’s love within and through daily activity.” and “We desire to establish and deepen a practice of daily prayer.” Past S.E.E.L. retreatants cite longings and learnings such as these among the greatest gifts of the S.E.E.L. retreat. Join facilitators Ann Jackson, PBVM, and Lucille Winnike, FSPA, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for this nine-month retreat. We will learn about St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit Community, who offered the Spiritual Exercises to help seekers who longed to develop a disposition of the heart and the words to articulate the movement of God in daily life. During these nine months, we will gather monthly at Prairiewoods to enter into the Exercises in prayer and reflection. Between monthly gatherings, we receive daily readings to spur prayer, meet once a month with a spiritual director to listen to insights that arise within prayer and to learn the art of discernment. (Monthly meeting dates are Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10 and May 15.) Some retreatants find it so beneficial they participate in S.E.E.L. year after year! <em>If we are unable to meet in person due to COVID-19, this will be offered virtually via Zoom. </em>The cost of this nine-month retreat is $450 (payable in Sept. 2020 or in monthly installments of $50) plus monthly spiritual direction sessions paid separately (usually $45 per hour). For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-09-02 15:00:00 -0500
10/10/209:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha