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Online Painting - Snow Barn - Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME! Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, so paint with us online! Take some time for yourself, join us for an hour to two hours and get creative. Please RSVP by email or purchase your tickets online cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com or send me a message on facebook, that you will be attending and up coming class, also if you have questions on paint colors please ask.<br>Need supplies, I'm happy to sell you some à la carte items just let me know what you need, you can pick them out here: Canvas, paint, bushes.... <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR32JAJ-Zhn_cs3dXmASSknAJyq3Ik-saGI-RF9fSoQNBqfP8Rgc0ihRjk0" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> Pick up Lindale mall parking lot.<br>You can also buy a "KIT" the $150 or $140 kit size, 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. FREE SHIPPING <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0yNQzp1tacmo_8xGOKMriVgFoYEa8MCWWOAn5qtR1iJ_Jjzr3Nxy24_ag&h=AT1OxsnJ_xH9VPCvHa6QuaBBrU4ohVRo7JMCXk7HY7F4Daa66Yr2pHOjJANNmppUiHxcIuKvrgW6tvmsBrN-JDusHhED-Ap6u2GqstHRM8kjVqHp46iD_ZPX3kurQs_i-A&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT1jDLtwncSMxyDaGROXEnLN4Waa7r9TNJirhg8zVb62FUdGihuLQjVtwuy6LZKaikMK_KjgugqQNXFSiLe4_ZlctOP4-SUk42JNx2GV4fNHY3RJitbeos7PeZwoXE8GFSZSfvwShLLAlIF3B0CcLiQavysVJ2vs8uvZi2nLDk7HMaQ9_Q" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 5 to 7 days for the full Kits)<br>Don't forget to RSVP around 24 hours of class, Please Let me know at least 2 hours before class starts if you are attending class so I can prep the studio, get the cameras ready and send you the zoom class. - Thanks.</p> 2020-12-26 20:30:00 -06001/18/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
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Online Painting - Blue Willow- Cork n canvas Iowa
<p>Art Classes Live Streamed into your home! Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, But we can Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME! Need Supplies I have Supplies!<br><a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0NzIpk1cdgsUbTWMu4Vr2yiDCxaytlXQ7EeQKYdWFwX7Ra7515TZuvCeg" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a><br>I have some supplies for sale, or you can provide your own, tickets for class is $20.00, and the zoom link is emailed out the day of class.<br>Supplies needed:<br>- canvas size:16x20<br>-Paint please ask for each painting (or paint with any colors you like)<br>-Paint Bushes<br>-Bucket of water for rinsing paint bushes<br>-Computer / laptop/tablet/cell phone<br>-Ticket for class </p><p>or buy a kit: $150 or $140 kit, or If you have your own supplies, its just $20 per class. Kits 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. FREE SHIPPING <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR2mwmn8WZ6I5VIXZ-eIQfVjRXmJvc7juyL4vxxxNW81x2P1VIwThBzTKys" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 3 to 5 days)</p> 2020-12-27 08:30:00 -06001/25/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Online painting - Cherry Blossoms in Snow - Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Paint from the comfort of your home! Take time for yourself to relax, renew and free your creativity. Life during Coronavirus is especially stressful, and the state of the world is fragile. Care for yourself and find your inner-anchor through self-expression and art with Cork n Canvas Iowa. RSVP to Class, from 24 hours to 2 hours before class starts. Click here for tickets and supplies: <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR1bFJPovJMGIe2nxwQgugNylruUA11vX04RK6_Pr22WSanjnRSg9F5b8aM" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com or send me a message on facebook, that you will be attending and up coming class, also if you have questions on paint colors please ask.. Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, but I am working on Online classes, think of it virtual Cork N Canvas Iowa classes. Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME!<br>Need supplies, I'm happy to sell you some à la carte items just let me know what you need or pick the $150 or $140 kit size, 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. <a href="https://bit.ly/PaintingSupplies1?fbclid=IwAR2RyChKAOVwigv5NsvkoFBZI9cbKm10xZyyOIGyShIREpYSaOZPkYZwFyE" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/PaintingSupplies1</a></p> 2020-12-27 20:30:00 -06001/21/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Online painting -Tree Gnome- Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>Take One to two hours for yourself to relax, renew and free your creativity. Zoom with us! Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, but we do have Online classes, think of it virtual Cork N Canvas Iowa classes. Tickets for class is $20.00, and the zoom link is emailed out the day of class. Need Supplies I have Supplies! <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0OJrTIRJaOkLrVnOFll9uQOnMFJU2wQRLYgk9eiba6mVr7a8REX5agb3k" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> I have supplies for sale, or you can provide your own...Pick up for supplies is the parking lot of Lindale Mall, up to 1 pm the day of the event. <br>Supplies needed:<br>-16x20 inch canvas<br>-Paint (any colors you like):<br>please email for supply list<br>-Paint Bushes<br>-Bucket of water for rinsing paint bushes<br>-Computer / laptop/tablet/cell phone<br>-Ticket for class</p><p>Questions send me a message or email Cork.n.Canvas.Iowa@Gmail.com</p> 2020-12-26 20:30:00 -06001/19/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Online painting -Surf and Sun- Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>Take two hours for yourself to relax, renew and free your creativity. Zoom with us! Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, but I am working on Online classes, think of it virtual Cork N Canvas Iowa classes. Need Supplies I have Supplies!<br><a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0eAIuoi1aEk0N3rXj_HxU1S4lxKMmqO0OOli_VkDP41O1VArbMaEoDnA0" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a><br>I have some supplies for sale, or you can provide your own, tickets for class is $20.00, and the zoom link is emailed out the day of class.<br>Supplies needed:<br>- canvas size:16x20<br>-Paint please ask for each painting (or paint with any colors you like)<br>-Paint Bushes<br>-Bucket of water for rinsing paint bushes<br>-Computer / laptop/tablet/cell phone<br>-Ticket for class<br>Have Questions? send me a message!<br>You can also Buy A Kit: Pick the $150 or $140 kit size, 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. FREE SHIPPING <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR04Otw6CGrzFDo1Am1KkvYaE3KHsXUiSNdBOOf2EwKKPOp93JWH3T1HyT0" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 5 to 7 days) Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME! </p> 2020-12-27 20:30:00 -06001/27/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Online painting - Mittens -Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>Paint with us online. Discover a new way to unwind and relax from home! We we have everything you need to enjoy a fun painting experience from the comforts of home, purchase a kit or just what you need. Zoom with us! For tickets & Supplies Click here: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ilbFIZ-Q-oN45TYrHiPaCtyvZnXNT-PjZ1k4vo9j3OFDD-Ht_6vflQSc&h=AT3s99yZX3n40KNW5dP5Qt6XOi66OI5M6sp3w7cL7WiPmELdw0qNW5rLaWQ2mX_kD2TdTmhSXGt7M3pnQRX81Kc0l5SNePTdFZ2snijs0G27gYQw5o3tPKLbjjoelOXlyg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT1vgWVe0cpF1Cx0vX5PYLdXZVznpY4WdCD6BpnXI2p6oA4y60V27YQ1DF7js-wXwP705yDQ8o-qJadn1vxmRiZtZJ1QOwPAbPGfcXDua94tU132N0Gd7AyLCoA3t6rQgGqJl8gHi0vIyvxq8TGSLl5n" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (Need a color list please ask, most paintings are between 5 to 8 colors) Please RSVP by email cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com or send me a message on facebook, that you will be attending and up coming class. Please Let me know at least 2 hours before class starts if you are attending class so I can prep the studio, get the cameras ready and send you the zoom class. - Thanks. Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, but I am working on Online classes, think of it virtual Cork N Canvas Iowa classes. Need supplies send me a message! Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME! Pick the $150 or $140 kit size, 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. </p> 2020-12-27 16:00:00 -06001/23/212:00 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
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 -
Wickiup Owl Hike
<p>“Whooooo cooks for you – whooooo cooks for you all?” While we may not answer the barred owls question this evening, we hope to answer some of yours about these local residents. Participants will spend a brief time learning about owls, after that, Naturalist and expert owl caller Chuck will lead us on a hike and owl-calling journey. People frequently are surprised to learn that owls will be sitting on eggs or hatching owlets soon. Cost is $2.50/ adult, $1/child 16 and under. We will hike out on the trails so please be prepared for weather conditions present. Online registration required. </p> 2020-12-29 19:30:00 -06001/18/216:00 p.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Virtual Family Music Class
<p><span dir="auto">Join Ms. Lisa for an interactive, online, family music class! Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn, and bond with your little one (baby ~ preschool).2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 am.<br>Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856?fbclid=IwAR2SjDTqp_JBNlEVcO3zVjN_rVq241vE89WhEWd7O6Np4jqP0NfLTqO15G4" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856</a><br>...<br>Suggested $6+ to <a href="http://paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove?fbclid=IwAR2t2qvKj-Ac1MgBOIS_-jLNZwBg9E8WYXnwBLJHj0RKIYDr1KkoeB3K5vg" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove</a> </span></p><div tabindex="0"><br></div><p></p> 2021-01-05 10:45:00 -06001/23/2110:00 a.m.Music On The MoveHiawatha -
Soul Care: Creative Arts Grief Support Group with Prairiewoods
<p>Take time to connect with others in grief and engage the creative spark. Jamie Siela and Christine Wagner-Hecht from Unity Point Hospice facilitate this monthly grief group open to anyone grieving loss through death. On the third Wednesday of each month, come together on Zoom to explore a different creative art medium. Our January art project is a moon phase wall hanging. As we turn the page into a new year, we will look at how we can move forward, forever impacted by our grief experience. The new moon marks the time for new beginnings, growth and optimism. We will create a moon phase hanging that will signify the changes that come and go as we continue our grief journeys. We will meet online via Zoom. Group art kits will be mailed one week prior to the session, so registration is required by the previous Tuesday. This group is free and includes all art supplies. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-04-28 19:00:00 -05001/20/215:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking
<p>This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed. No previous experience needed.</p><p><strong>NOTE: <em>Participants must be at least 15 years old. </em></strong>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p><p><br></p> 2021-01-04 14:00:00 -06001/23/2110:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Treasuring Our Trees, Part 2
<p>Did you participate in our Oct. 25 online event <em>Treasuring Our Trees: Cedar Rapids & Surrounding Areas Following the Derecho</em>? If so, you know how powerful the experience of gathering together on behalf of our fallen trees was for our communal psyche. We began the long process of grieving and healing following the decimation of our trees from the Aug. 10 derecho. An area-wide memorial afforded us the opportunity to honor, celebrate, give thanks and remember our revered arbor-elders through ritual, poetry, prayer and song. During the wintering months, we continue the journey of healing by going deeper, listening, doing the hard interior work of reflection and healing, while learning about ongoing care for creation and planning for the future. Throughout the week of Jan. 25–29, we will offer a series of 40-minute Zoom sessions to help us learn from the trees how to plunge deeper, to renew ourselves spiritually from the battering that has been 2020, and to learn how to care for the remaining wildlife habitat, stumps, logs, hollowed out soil, water and air that have been affected by the derecho, and also how to plan for spring planting when the time is ripe. Times and topics are to be determined, so watch www.Prairiewoods.org for opportunities to log onto your favorite sessions and make the most of the dormancy of winter! In caring for our trees, together we can learn the art of communal healing and co-creating a bright future. This online program via Zoom is free and is co-sponsored by Prairiewoods, Trees Forever, Indian Creek Nature Center, Cornell College Chaplain & Spiritual Life, Winding Pathways, People’s Unitarian Universalist Church and Coe College. You do not need to have attended Part 1 in October to join us for this session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>1/25/218:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Intro to Summit Tutoring and Orton-Gillingham
<p>Summit's tutoring program is open to all local children and the program covers a variety of subjects and study skills - including the Orton-Gillingham reading method. Music lessons are also available.<br>Summit is hosting an online meeting for families who want to learn more. Whether your student needs to catch up to grade standards or is eager to learn beyond them, Summit tutoring is available. Tutoring sessions are exclusively available in-person to Summit students this year, or sessions can be held online. </p>2/04/216:30 p.m.Summit SchoolsCedar Rapids -
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 -06001/22/215:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Active Hope: Answering Earth’s Call for Transformative Healing & Loving Action Retreat with Prairiewoods
<p>As Joanna Macy writes, “Active Hope is not wishful thinking. Active Hope is waking up to the beauty of life on whose behalf we can act. We belong to this world. The web of life is calling us forth at this time and we are here to play our part. 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 via Zoom, we will move through the spiral of The Work That Reconnects with the understanding that Earth is calling us to engage in transformative healing and loving action during these challenging times. Through our exploration, we will cultivate and strengthen our resilience to engage with COVID-19, the climate crisis, racial and environmental injustice, and overall anxiety in our lives. Joanna Macy–protege and Active Hope aficionada Kathleen Rude, author of the eco-mystical novel <em>The Redemption of Red Fire Woman</em>, will facilitate this 24-hour retreat. We will spend time online in community and offline in self-reflection (with time outside, if we’re able) to receive inspiration and healing for our weary, overwhelmed hearts and souls. In supportive and trustworthy space, 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 beautiful planet. This online retreat is designed with lots of breaks, offline exercises and a lunch break. The workshop is highly interactive with ritual and sharing in pairs, small groups and full group conversations. It includes experiential practices, inspirational readings, singing and simple rituals. It’s engaging and 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>2/12/216:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Virtual Family Music Class
<p>Join Ms. Lisa for an interactive, online, family music class! Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn, and bond with your little one (baby ~ preschool).</p><p>2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 am.<br>Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856?fbclid=IwAR12UHKMsbfnp2B2vTAMukpik78F6cQqunxfaeZ1LArPtGh7RPDUHWAameE" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856</a><br>...<br>Suggested $6+ to <a href="http://paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove?fbclid=IwAR2qcGdlMU6y7CTbJyMwE2hB4qttp-_N-RCHb-jwoj5AmakYzuqv8IUzSfQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove</a> </p> 2021-01-05 10:45:00 -06002/27/2110:00 a.m.Music On The MoveHiawatha -
Virtual Family Music Class
<p><span dir="auto">Join Ms. Lisa for an interactive, online, family music class! Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn, and bond with your little one (baby ~ preschool).2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 am.<br>Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856?fbclid=IwAR0pvmCVLxgRj5qm_POCQ4fN479WVYNqoW9N9rONjZgOw6f0FMS5VJQk0Os" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856</a><br>...<br>Suggested $6+ to <a href="http://paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove?fbclid=IwAR3ramEZyQxfIcRrATlCt7W8k6YPaZVvfOKd1MQvS5Z4k1E3MgouUBl6Hp8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove</a> </span></p><div tabindex="0"><br></div><p></p> 2021-01-05 10:45:00 -06002/13/2110:00 a.m.Music On The MoveHiawatha -
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 -06001/30/2110:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Holistic Healing for Educators & Classrooms with Prairiewoods, Credit 1
<p>Have the stressors of teaching, the pandemic, hybrid-learning, and daily life affected your personal happiness and well-being? Have you experienced difficulty finding time to engage in self-care activities that may help? In this one-hour credit course via Zoom, learn “microinterventions” to use daily to reset your brain and empower you to fully show up with a compassionate heart toward yourself, your students, your family and the world. Through practices of mindfulness, self-compassion and neuroscience, begin to restore holistic healing and build resiliency, joy, optimism and curiosity, leading to health and well-being. This online course with Prairiewoods is facilitated by Kim Seward, RN, BSN, CMI, and Ann Jackson, PBVM. It provides educators and any school or university staff with research-based theory, collaborative design and opportunities to practice. A text, <em>Practicing Presence,</em> is included in the registration fee. This first credit hour will be followed by credits 2 and 3 in the summer and fall of 2021. Credit 2 (June 23–25) will offer practices of mindfulness, self-compassion and neuroscience to develop a personal classroom toolkit for use with students. Deepening your own mindfulness and self-compassion skills will also be explored. Credit 3 (fall 2021) will invite collaboration to review outcomes, provide feedback and cite next steps. The cost is $35 per credit hour, paid to Grant Wood Area Education Agency. (Due to a generous donation by the Sisters of the Presentation, Dubuque, all additional costs will be covered!) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>2/26/215:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Welcome and Porch Signs
<p>Come on in! Welcome your family and friends with a welcome sign on your porch or entryway. New styles perfect for Spring! 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 -06003/10/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Horticulture/Floral CareersCedar Rapids -
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 -06001/26/217:30 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion