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Favorite Author Showcase
<p>Join us virtually to meet local author Patti Seda and discuss her new book, "Discovering Job Joy: Your Guide to Stretching without Snapping." Network with others, learn about our porgrams, and stay for class!</p><p><a href="https://mtmercy.wufoo.com/forms/favorite-author-showcase">RSVP</a></p> 2020-02-26 13:00:00 -0600
10/01/2012:00 p.m.Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids -
2020 Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight
<p>Join us for the 3rd Annual Meals from the Heartland <strong>Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight</strong> presented by HyVee, Transamerica, and Cargill, November 9th – 11th! <strong>Our goal during this 3-day event is to package 400,000 meals,</strong> many of which will stay in the Cedar Rapids area to feed our hungry neighbors.</p><p>Mark your calendar and get your group organized to join the fun! <em><strong>Registration opens October 5th.</strong></em> </p><p>Contact Joel O’Dell at 515-473-9530 to discuss in more detail. </p>
11/09/201:00 p.m.Meals from the HeartlandCedar Rapids -
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Oral Histories LIVE! Featuring Al Pierson
<p>Join us September 29th at 6:00 p.m. for Oral Histories LIVE!<br><br>Al Pierson was born and raised in NW Cedar Rapids. He has a BBA from the University of Iowa Marketing & Finance and is the Co-Owner Pierson’s Flower Shop & Greenhouses. He is the Past President for the Society of Iowa Florists, the Past Director of FTD and is a Board member for the Neighborhood Development Corporation. He is the current President of the Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association and a Committee Member for Westside Rising Memorial.<br><br>This is an outdoor event. To practice safe social distancing, seating will be designated in 8 x 8 foot squares to allow for 6 feet distance between each party. Maximum of 4 individuals per party. Please purchase your tickets as a group to be assigned the same seating area. This is event is limited to 14 parties. Face masks are required.<br><br>Please bring a lawn chair. Seating is not provided. Food and drink welcome. Soft drinks and water will be available for purchase.<br><br>General Admission $7.00<br>Members of The History Center $5.00<br><br>This event is sponsored by: Mike & Esther Wilson.</p>
9/29/206:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Meet & Greet
<p>Join us for a virtual Meet & Greet brunch to learn about Prairie Hill Cohousing. Located in Iowa City, ours is the first cohousing community in the state of Iowa. We will take you on a virtual tour, provide you with answers to any questions you have about cohousing and introduce you to some of our residents. Three homes are now available for sale and awaiting people who will get to choose interior features. </p> 2020-09-21 11:00:00 -05009/26/2010:00 a.m.Prairie Hill CohousingIowa City -
Saturday at The Shell
<p>Check out Cedar Rapids' new Indoor Play Space! Enjoy our 12,000 ft Soccer Field filled with kids workout equipment, bounce houses, ride-on toys, sports gear and more! </p><p>Please register on-line. We are limiting the number of kids to 15 per hour. You can pay cash at the door or send a PayPal payment to eichhornrec@gmail.com. </p><p>The Shell is located behind Twisters in the GameOn SportsPlex building. Follow the Little Sports Torts yard signs. </p> 2020-09-24 13:00:00 -0500
9/26/209:00 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
Friday Night Out at ICCGS--Workshop for ages 21+ BYOB
<p>Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! </p><p>Cost: $35.00/person for clay $40/per person for glass</p><p>Friday Nights Out at ICCGS! Our once a month workshop for ages 21+. Join us in the studio for a fun project and unwind after a long work week. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage), we provide the appetizers. We'll teach you about clay or glass - and you'll have a lot of fun! No experience is necessary. In each workshop you will create a piece of art that is yours to keep, then pick up your works 3 weeks later.</p><p>Bring your own drink of choice (BYOB)! We will supply you the glasses and appetizers. MUST BE 21+ TO JOIN US.</p><p>Cancellation policy: ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and refunds will be given. Participants may cancel their session for a full refund, minus $5.00 for processing fees 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. If a student contacts us after the 72-hour deadline, a refund will not be provided.</p><p>All classes and workshops are held at: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117</p> 2020-10-09 21:00:00 -0500
10/16/206:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It at ICCGS! Learn to work on a Ceramic Wheel
<p><strong>Wheel Try It at ICCGS! Learn to work on a Ceramic Wheel.</strong></p><p>We hold one Saturday Workshop a month that runs from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm</p><p>Cost is $35 a person.</p><p>This is a 2.5 hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project. Great for kids and adults who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls.</p><p>This class is all about the experience and learning how to work with the pottery wheel. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in working with clay to experience it firsthand. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome.</p><p>Pre-Registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup 3 weeks after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will not be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p>What to wear: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p>Cancellation policy: ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and refunds will be given. Participants may cancel their session for a full refund, minus $5.00 for processing fees 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. If a student contacts us after the 72-hour deadline, a refund will not be provided.</p><p>All classes and workshops are held at: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117</p><p>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio (ICCGS) is organized and operated by the non-profit Iowa Artworks Inc. We are supported by earned income, grants, private contributions and memberships. Our mission is to promote understanding, appreciation, and professional development in ceramic and glass arts. We are dedicated to providing a place where creativity and community meet.</p> 2020-10-03 13:00:00 -0500
10/03/2010:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Book and Treat - A Children's Book Signing
<p>Come on out for a meet and greet. Any child in costume, will be granted a treat! The book signing of Nicole Beil's children's book, I'm a? (A Book of Rhymes, Riddles, and Choices) Halloween Edition. Masks required. </p> 2020-09-25 16:00:00 -0500
10/17/201:00 p.m.IlluminationsCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-10-13 11:00:00 -050010/13/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-11-10 11:00:00 -060011/10/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-12-08 11:00:00 -060012/08/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
A Look Behind Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Broadcast
<p>On the Eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel: <br>The War of the Worlds. While Orson Welles' original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had, and continues to have, on American Pop Culture is staggering. <br><br>How much of that impact was reality, and how much has been exaggerated? Were there riots in the streets from panicked listeners? Did Orson Welles know he would frighten listeners, or was this an unintended accident?<br><br>Attend this illustrated lecture, and learn the real story! Presented by Historian and Librarian Laura Keyes.</p> 2020-09-15 19:00:00 -0500
11/17/206:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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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 -
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> 2020-09-09 23:58:00 -050010/01/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar 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> 2020-10-01 23:58:00 -050010/01/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Work Session and Joint meeting with Conservation</p> 2020-09-16 14:00:00 -05009/28/2010:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Prayer Experience Series at Prairiewoods
<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> 2019-09-04 12:00:00 -0500
9/29/2011:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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><p><br></p> 2020-05-26 17:00:00 -0500
10/01/204:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>10/19/206:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>11/16/206:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>12/21/206:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>1/18/216:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>2/15/216:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>3/15/216:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>4/19/216:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
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Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>5/17/216:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Alburnett Community School Regular School Board Meeting
<p dir="ltr">Alburnett Community Schools will have a regular school board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be broadcast electronically as per Iowa Code 21.8 due to Covid-19 pandemic.</p>6/21/216:00 p.m.Alburnett Community SchoolsAlburnett -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-27 16:00:00 -0500
9/27/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
9th Annual Bead Challenge Exhibit
<p>Come see the talents of our customers who met the 9th Annual Bead Challenge. These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items. You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials. </p><p>Exhibit held during regular business hours.</p><p>Picture is of the kit artist use for the challenge.</p> 2020-09-21 18:00:00 -050010/30/2010:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
9th Annual Bead Challenge Exhibit
<p>Come see the talents of our customers who met the 9th Annual Bead Challenge. These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items. You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials. </p><p>Exhibit held during regular business hours.</p><p>Picture is of the kit artist use for the challenge.</p> 2020-10-31 18:00:00 -050010/31/2010:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City