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Gryls Night Out: Peyote Bracelet with Peanut Beads
<p>Learn the peyote stitch, a fundamental off loom weaving technique used in many projects in contemporary beading magazines and books. Participants will create a bracelet with peanut beads, which is like making something two layers thick with only one layer of actual beading. The bracelet is a substantial piece of jewelry that looks great on your wrist. Learn how to finish an edge and add a clasp. No previous experience is necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</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> 2021-01-04 20:30:00 -0600
1/22/215:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Home Team Huddle: Trivia Time-Out
<p><span dir="auto">With the whole world on a time-out right now, everyone's looking for a new way to celebrate safely. That's why we're kicking off <strong>Home Team Huddle: Trivia Time Out, a virtual trivia night hosted by Andrew's Bar Exam! On Friday, January 29 you can stay home and play on Zoom, or come out to the Olympic South Side Theater*</strong> for eight rounds of general knowledge trivia, with topics for everyone! You don't have to be a super-jock to be your team's MVP! Funds raised by this event will be used by Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity to build safe, decent, affordable housing in Linn & Benton counties.</span></p><p><span dir="auto">*Limited attendance will be available at the Olympic South Side Theater, following CDC and state public health guidelines. Masks will be mandatory unless seated. </span></p><div tabindex="0"><br></div><p><br></p> 2020-12-14 21:00:00 -0600
1/29/217:00 p.m.The Olympic South Side TheaterCedar Rapids -
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Puzzle Circle
<p>Join West End Diner and Swamp Fox Bookstore to work on a community puzzle while enjoying a little social time.</p><p>Attendees will receive 10% off items at West End Diner and 10% off puzzles at Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-01-20 11:00:00 -0600
2/01/219:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Keep Calm and Carry On (ZOOM)
<ul><li>Learn about what stress does to your body and how to recognize it. Leave with clear strategies that help calm your body and mind. We will engage in a fun activity that will certainly brighten your day! </li><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-15 19:00:00 -06002/02/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Center for Lifelong LearningCedar Rapids -
Puzzle Circle
<p>Join West End Diner and Swamp Fox Bookstore to work on a community puzzle while enjoying a little social time.</p><p>Attendees will receive 10% off items at West End Diner and 10% off puzzles at Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-02-08 11:00:00 -0600
2/08/219:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Puzzle Circle
<p>Join West End Diner and Swamp Fox Bookstore to work on a community puzzle while enjoying a little social time.</p><p>Attendees will receive 10% off items at West End Diner and 10% off puzzles at Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-02-15 11:00:00 -0600
2/15/219:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Puzzle Circle
<p>Join West End Diner and Swamp Fox Bookstore to work on a community puzzle while enjoying a little social time.</p><p>Attendees will receive 10% off items at West End Diner and 10% off puzzles at Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-02-22 11:00:00 -0600
2/22/219:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
An Evening with Doug Engstrom
<p>Join Swamp Fox Bookstore on Tuesday, January 26 for a <strong><em>virtual</em></strong> event with author Doug Engstrom. Register for free as <a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/events">swampfoxbookstore.com/events</a></p><p><strong><u>About Corporate Gunslinger</u></strong><br>Like many Americans in the middle of the 21st century, aspiring actress Kira Clark is in debt. She financed her drama education with loans secured by a “lifetime services contract.” If she defaults, her creditors will control every aspect of her life. Behind on her payments and facing foreclosure, Kira reluctantly accepts a large signing bonus to become a corporate gunfighter for TKC Insurance. After a year of training, she will take her place on the dueling fields that have become the final, lethal stop in the American legal system.</p><p>Putting her MFA in acting to work, Kira takes on the persona of a cold, intimidating gunslinger known as “Death’s Angel.” But just as she becomes the most feared gunfighter in TKC’s stable, she’s severely wounded during a duel on live video, shattering her aura of invincibility. A series of devastating setbacks follow, forcing Kira to face the truth about her life and what she’s become.</p><p>When the opportunity to fight another professional for a huge purse arises, Kira sees it as a chance to buy a new life . . . or die trying.</p><p>Structured around a chilling duel, Corporate Gunslinger is a modern satire that forces us to confront the growing inequalities in our society and our penchant for guns and bloodshed, as well as offering a visceral look at where we may be heading—far sooner than we know.</p><p><strong><u>About Doug Engstrom</u></strong><br>Doug Engstrom has been a farmer's son, a US Air Force officer, a technical writer, a computer support specialist, and a business analyst, as well as being a writer of speculative fiction. He lives near Des Moines, Iowa with his wife, Catherine Engstrom.</p> 2021-01-08 20:30:00 -0600
1/26/217:30 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
Pet Loss Support Group
<p><strong>Monthly Pet Loss Support Group </strong>for individuals dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. No reservations required.</p> 2021-01-28 19:30:00 -06001/28/216:30 p.m.Therapeutic Partners LLCMarion -
Brucemore Mansion Tour (Self-Guided)
<p>Voted a top tourist attraction in the state of Iowa in 2020, you don't want to miss this personal experience to step back in time! The tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor and history of the first, second, and third floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion. Tickets will be sold for timed entry, which will be scheduled every thirty minutes. Each tour has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. Advance tickets required. The grounds are available to explore for free before or after your tour. </p> 2021-01-22 14:30:00 -0600
1/22/211:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tour (Self-guided)
<p>Voted a top tourist attraction in the state of Iowa in 2020, you don't want to miss this personal experience to step back in time! The tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor and history of the first, second, and third floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion. Tickets will be sold for timed entry, which will be scheduled every thirty minutes. Each tour has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. Advance tickets required. The grounds are available to explore for free before or after your tour. </p> 2021-01-23 15:30:00 -06001/23/211:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Wellness Together - Group Health Coaching
<p>Don’t miss this first time opportunity! Let the Corridor's Premier Health Coach, Alina Warner, share with you the guidance, support, and accountability you need to experience true transformation and achieve your New Year's Resolutions. Join this eight-week class to learn about foods that give energy and balance blood sugar, uncover the best movements for your body, discover secrets to burn more fat, and conquer cravings, shed weight, and keep it off! As a bonus, you will receive encouragement from others on the same wellness journey. Let’s get healthier together this New Year!</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-15 19:00:00 -06002/03/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
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Dinner with The Cleverlys
<p>Indulge in some of your favorite comfort foods while enjoying the one-of-a-kind comedy/music stylings of The Cleverlys. Your event ticket gets you access to five exciting food stations, six drink tickets and a top notch concert featuring The Cleverlys.</p><p>The New York Times wrote, "If Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton, and Spinal Tap spawned a litter of puppies, it would be the Cleverlys.”</p><p>Don’t be fooled by this faux-family band – they are all accomplished musicians putting their unique bluegrass spin on cover songs from any genre. The Cleverlys’ set list includes genius arrangements of tunes like Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” a medley of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity,” and Flo Rida’s “Low” that recently went viral on Facebook, with over 11 million views from a local TV appearance.</p><p> Each ticket gets you a table for two people.</p> 2020-10-16 20:45:00 -0500
1/22/217:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Brucemore Mansion Tour (Self-Guided)
<p>Voted a top tourist attraction in the state of Iowa in 2020, you don't want to miss this personal experience to step back in time! The tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor and history of the first, second, and third floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion. Tickets will be sold for timed entry, which will be scheduled every thirty minutes. Each tour has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. Advance tickets required. The grounds are available to explore for free before or after your tour. </p> 2021-01-28 19:30:00 -0600
1/28/215:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tour (Self-Guided)
<p>Voted a top tourist attraction in the state of Iowa in 2020, you don't want to miss this personal experience to step back in time! The tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor and history of the first, second, and third floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion. Tickets will be sold for timed entry, which will be scheduled every thirty minutes. Each tour has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. Advance tickets required. The grounds are available to explore for free before or after your tour. </p> 2021-01-29 14:30:00 -0600
1/29/211:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Growlers: Reactive Dog Obedience
<p>This obedience class is smaller in size and designed for dogs that are aggressive both on and off leash. If you feel your dog is aggressive, overanxious, hard to handle in most situations, has bitten or may bite, then this is the obedience class for you. If you feel your dog meets the above criteria, then successful completion of this course is required before taking Dog Obedience I. This course sets up scenarios for owners to learn how to handle situations in which their dog may be reactive. Not all dogs will finish this course and be 'cured' of their reactivity, and the course is mostly focused on teaching owners/handlers how to handle certain situations that may arise with their pets. Students should bring vaccination records on the first night of class. Please do not bring your dog to the first class. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit www.kirkwood.edu/ce or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-14 20:00:00 -06003/22/216:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Animal Care and ControlCedar Rapids -
Pet Loss Support Group
<p><strong>Monthly Pet Loss Support Group </strong>for individuals dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. No reservations required.</p> 2021-02-25 19:30:00 -06002/25/216:30 p.m.Therapeutic Partners LLCMarion -
Pet Loss Support Group
<p><strong>Monthly Pet Loss Support Group </strong>for individuals dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. No reservations required.</p> 2021-03-25 19:30:00 -05003/25/216:30 p.m.Therapeutic Partners LLCMarion -
Pet Loss Support Group
<p><strong>Monthly Pet Loss Support Group </strong>for individuals dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. No reservations required.</p> 2021-04-22 19:30:00 -05004/22/216:30 p.m.Therapeutic Partners LLCMarion -
Pet Loss Support Group
<p><strong>Monthly Pet Loss Support Group </strong>for individuals dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. No reservations required.</p> 2021-05-27 19:30:00 -05005/27/216:30 p.m.Therapeutic Partners LLCMarion -
Pet Loss Support Group
<p><strong>Monthly Pet Loss Support Group </strong>for individuals dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. No reservations required.</p> 2021-06-24 19:30:00 -05006/24/216:30 p.m.Therapeutic Partners LLCMarion -
Triple Treat Bracelet
<p>This herringbone bracelet helps you learn how to move from a larger base to three individual strips of beading. Connect these three strips back into a larger base on the other end. The clasp will be a perfectly matching vintage button or a handmade glass piece. This bracelet can be worn as a flat three stranded bracelet or twisted for a different look. No previous experience necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $72 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</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> 2021-01-04 16:00:00 -0600
1/30/2110:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Signs of Spring Are Coming!
<p>By now we hope that spring is just around the corner! At least we can start feeling warmer in our homes with one of these sunny spring wooden signs. Choose between the Daisy Welcome sign or the Bloom Where You Are Planted sign. Materials fee $10. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 20:00:00 -06003/24/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Horticulture/Floral CareersCedar Rapids -
KICK Camp: Build Your Own Computer!
<p>Ever wondered how a computer works? Love working hands-on to create something new? Together, we'll learn about the various computer parts and discover how they function together by building your very own computer that you can take home! Come take an exciting look into what makes your computer function and how it all works! Ages 12-15 Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 12:00:00 -06003/15/218:30 a.m.Kirkwood Center for Lifelong LearningCedar Rapids -
Club Dances - Level 1
<p>Looking for some moves to do when you’re out dancing? Learn Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue for your next night out! A partner is not required for this class. These are great dances to learn if going on vacation to the Caribbean. This class will be held at a facility that is neither owned nor controlled by Kirkwood Community College. You will be expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols determined and set by the operator of the facility where the class is being held or the organization running the class and all attendees will be required to sign a release removing Kirkwood from any liability and attendees will assume the risks related to the spread or exposure of COVID-19.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:45:00 -06002/02/218:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids - Dance New YorkCedar Rapids -
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Artisan Bread Basics
<p>In this class, we will talk about what is going on inside a sourdough starter and how to begin and maintain your own at home. Learn what to look for in a healthy starter, how to properly feed a starter, and how to make your own from scratch. After we make some sourdough starters in class, we will try out a few recipes.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:30:00 -06004/11/211:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Artisan Bread Basics
<p>In this class, we will talk about what is going on inside a sourdough starter and how to begin and maintain your own at home. Learn what to look for in a healthy starter, how to properly feed a starter, and how to make your own from scratch. After we make some sourdough starters in class, we will try out a few recipes.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:30:00 -06005/09/211:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Richard Blais
<p>Richard Blais is a successful chef, restaurateur, James Beard nominated cookbook author and television personality. Perhaps most recognizable as the winner of Bravo’s <em>Top Chef All-Stars</em>, Blais went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America and train at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli. He is a partner at San Diego’s acclaimed restaurant Juniper & Ivy and multiple locations of The Crack Shack, his rapidly expanding fried chicken and egg concept. Blais currently owns and operates Trail Blais, a forward-thinking culinary company that has consulted on, designed, and operated multiple popular eateries. Trail Blais has opened concepts in Columbus, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and St. Louis, Missouri and will be announcing new restaurant projects throughout 2020. Blais is the James Beard Award-nominated author of <em>Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate</em>, as well as his second cookbook, <em>So Good</em>. He frequently makes appearances on such hit Food Network shows as <em>Guy’s Grocery Games</em>, <em>Next Food Network Star</em> and <em>Cooks vs. Cons</em>, to name just a few. In addition, Blais hosts the hit hospitality industry podcast entitled “Starving for Attention” which provides an entertaining, behind-the scenes look into the food industry, and has featured guests including Wylie Dufresne, Grant Achtaz, Andrew Zimmern, Gail Simmons and more. He will be launching a second podcast later this year. When not on set, in the kitchen or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling cross country performing his live “stand up cooking” show to enthusiastic audiences nationwide.</p><p><br>About the show:<br><br>It will be an interactive live cooking and comedy set. The show features a behind the scenes look at celebrity chef life along with unique cooking techniques and equipment. It is equal parts, cooking, comedy, magic and science. For safety reasons, on-stage food is not served to the crowd.</p>
11/06/218:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Brucemore Mansion Tour (Self-Guided)
<p>Voted a top tourist attraction in the state of Iowa in 2020, you don't want to miss this personal experience to step back in time! The tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor and history of the first, second, and third floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion. Tickets will be sold for timed entry, which will be scheduled every thirty minutes. Each tour has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. Advance tickets required. The grounds are available to explore for free before or after your tour. </p> 2021-02-05 14:30:00 -0600
2/05/211:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tour (Self-Guided)
<p>Voted a top tourist attraction in the state of Iowa in 2020, you don't want to miss this personal experience to step back in time! The tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor and history of the first, second, and third floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion. Tickets will be sold for timed entry, which will be scheduled every thirty minutes. Each tour has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. Advance tickets required. The grounds are available to explore for free before or after your tour. </p> 2021-02-12 14:30:00 -0600
2/12/211:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids