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3rd Annual Wine Fest with Bluffett
<p>Wild Rose Casino & Hotel is bringing back one of your favorite events, Wild Rose Wine Fest! This year will feature Bluffett & A Son of a Sailor Band, The Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Show. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, September 23, and join us for a fun-filled afternoon. This is a FREE, outdoor event in our courtyard from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and is open to the public. <br><br>Those in attendance may sample wines from some of the finest wineries around the Eastern Iowa area. Sip a familiar favorite, or be adventurous and try a new one! Winery representatives will be on-site to assist you with your selections, offering product knowledge, and answering any questions to help you select the perfect variety. <br><br>Your taste buds aren’t the only one of your senses being treated at Wine Fest! Your ears will also enjoy listening to Bluffett & The Son of a Sailor Band. Led by Larry Pearson, Bluffett & The Son of a Sailor Band, have been praised for their incredible re-creation and tribute to the “beach-master” himself, Jimmy Buffett. This tribute show is known for authentic costuming & stage props and getting the audience involved, so break out your Hawaiian shirts, beach sandals, and get ready to go to “Margaritaville” with Bluffet & The Son of a Sailor Band! <br><br>Feel free to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks (sorry, no coolers allowed). There will be beverages available for purchase, and local food trucks will be in attendance. In the event the weather does not cooperate, this event will be moved to our Oakwood Grand Ballroom. <br><br>The concert and wine sampling (must be 21+ years of age) will be FREE to attend and participate. You may purchase a Wine Lover’s Package that includes two bottles of wine from an Iowa winery, two Wine Fest glasses, and a wine bottle tote for $25 (includes taxes + fees). The Wine Lover’s Package is limited and available for purchase at the Iowa Store Box Office or online at <a href="http://www.wildroseresorts.com">www.wildroseresorts.com</a>. <br><br>Look for additional information on our Facebook page or website. <br><br>See you at Wild Rose Wine Fest featuring Bluffett!</p> 2023-08-09 16:00:00 -0500
9/23/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Wild Rose Casino & HotelClinton -
Concert Under the Stars at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience an unforgettable night under a blanket of twinkling stars, serenaded by the melodic sounds of four award-winning musicians specializing in Native-style flute and world flutes. This concert at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), by Summit Flute School instructors Jonny Lipford, Suzanne Teng, Gilbert Levy and Tommy Graven, is a family-friendly outdoor concert (weather permitting). Immerse yourself in a sonic journey like no other and enjoy one complimentary drink ticket with additional beer, wine and soda available for purchase. This enchanting evening will be filled with soothing music and blissful merriment, making it an experience you won’t soon forget! The cost is $10 and includes one drink ticket. Additional drinks can be purchased for $5 (cash only). It is free for kids 10 and under. Please feel free to bring camping chairs or blankets for comfortable lawn seating. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-20 21:00:00 -0500
9/23/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Full Moon Nature & Forest Therapy Walk at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world during the power of the full moon. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $20, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-20 20:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Blessing of the Animals at Prairiewoods
<p>Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for outdoor fun for people and pets! Gather your family, your friends and your favorite animal companions and head to the annual Blessing of the Animals at Prairiewoods. Please bring your pets on leashes or in carriers, their clean-up bags, and lawn chairs or blankets. We’ll have this free event rain or shine, and it will be moved indoors if there’s inclement weather. We’ll have a parade with people and pets at 1:15 p.m., and the blessings will begin around 1:30. Our very own Nancy Hoffman, FSPA, and Rev. Jean Sullivan will perform the blessings. We’ll also have the Cedar Valley Humane Society passing out information and collecting donations for their organization. If you would like to help them, they’ll gratefully accept cash donations, dry cat or dog food, HE liquid laundry detergent, antiseptic wipes, or 1-gallon or 2-gallon Ziplock bags. For a complete list of their needs, visit www.CVHumane.org/wish-list. Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will also be on hand to host a sun print workshop. Sun prints, also called cyanotypes, have been used to make records of plants for hundreds of years. Sun print paper is coated with chemicals that react when exposed to sunlight. When you place objects like leaves on the paper, they block the light so that the paper remains white while the areas around the leaves turn a beautiful Prussian blue. Explore the land for some flat leaves and flower petals to turn into a lovely sun print to take home! We hope you and your beloved animals will join us for this fun, free event! For more information, visit www.Prairiewoods.org or call 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-20 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Get Outside! An Outdoor Rec Fest
<p>Get Outside with us! You're invited to Get Outside!- An Outdoor Recreation Festival. This new festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at City Park in Iowa City. Get Outside! will highlight the many opportunities our natural landscapes provide through various outdoor recreational and wellness activities. Attendees will have the chance to engage in a wide range of hands-on experiences, try something new, and be inspired to get outside! There is no fee to attend this event and all are welcome.</p><p>Recreate with regional experts and learn new skills!<br>Attendees can try their hand at the following:</p><p>- Cycling and bike maintenance demos<br>- Kayaking & canoeing on the Iowa River<br>- Fishing<br>- Archery<br>- Rock climbing<br>- Strider bike racing and obstacles course<br>- Plein air painting<br>- Survival skills, such as shelter building & campfire cooking<br>- Yoga in the park<br>- Wildlife meet & greets<br>- Guided bird walks<br>- Disc Golf<br>- Kite flying<br>- Horseshoes<br>- Camping set-up & gear testing<br>- Sand volleyball<br>- & More</p><p>For additional details about these events, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icgov.org%2FGO%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0z1uODGhWwOpy-Kwc7UnRCSQ90uQwOtH1etr-DXm8oN6JFowu6bj9Sb4o&h=AT2sodPb5TrdrHE3oqh9X7VKbwecsuNKCmAW64NZcF0fOcMYfYgRB_c98jU86J4JXWV8yZJ8L2lFLTPTDRLNcSq3JQ1T8KN3Q8fZlBP_FrJ1btV87HbdHR6DAuBMMtOhvuD4D28r6w&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2xwUE6RUhmGmt5rkzLylR0BLTO6VPMX9K8Bs6LaruRxlZlnKd722_9KEIVsgNr0dxpxbrZmfOTevXRy8FqDIjf-LXnIeZVICw4aApQJ8aVNBh9_6Bsrlrj21oyuxJi9NaciRTdSN7oUQIeTfB9-eoO-P6N" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.icgov.org/GO</a>.</p><p>Music in the Park:<br>Bring your dancing shoes (or hiking boots) and enjoy a live performance by Dave Zollo & the Body Electric from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.</p><p>Fuel Your Adventure:<br>Local food trucks and food vendors will be on-site from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. to make sure participants are fueled for their adventures throughout the day. Come for breakfast and stay for lunch! Choose from a variety of vendors, including Caribbean Kitchen, Dr. Skewer, Lunas's Tacos, Nomadic Foods, and Snacky Mini Mart.</p><p>Supporting Partners:<br>This event is possible due to our participating partner organizations including: World of Bikes, The University of Iowa Recreational Services, Johnson County Conservation, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa City Bird Club, United Action for Youth, Iowa River Disc Golf Club, Bicyclists of Iowa City, ArtiFactory, Bike Iowa City, Parkrun, Raptology, Grow: Johnson County, and more. Additional information will continue to be announced as the event approaches, so stay tuned and get ready for adventure!</p><p>Find Out More and Get Involved</p><p>Stay tuned for more details by following Iowa City Parks and Recreation on Facebook, Instagram, and by visiting our website at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FICGov.org%2FGO%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Xx_sjSHgb2TtgunhWaYVsCDP47L3fveBvBvnVvdN3OTzQ9tx43oTZENY&h=AT2KnvO8yNQZTEMDSanhSBtZ5MkI8_9rbUGdQYQtwT4HTSiXhLNhJB_aDOUi15wn9hWiHjgH85hdA_HAatjpjtG4DANcJMq3gduaaVuCbnAxTbhCMDDeLClOYFEP9JUrUNSmwnxJPQ&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2xwUE6RUhmGmt5rkzLylR0BLTO6VPMX9K8Bs6LaruRxlZlnKd722_9KEIVsgNr0dxpxbrZmfOTevXRy8FqDIjf-LXnIeZVICw4aApQJ8aVNBh9_6Bsrlrj21oyuxJi9NaciRTdSN7oUQIeTfB9-eoO-P6N" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">ICGov.org/GO</a>. </p><div tabindex="0">See less</div> 2023-09-20 14:00:00 -0500
10/08/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Lower City ParkIowa City -
The Power of Silence: Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Perhaps you’ve participated for years in Prairiewoods’ Silent Directed Retreats. Or maybe you have seen these advertised and considered scheduling one for yourself, but aren’t sure what a Silent Directed Retreat is. If you’ve made a Silent Directed Retreat, we welcome you back. If you’ve never made a retreat like this, we invite you to consider this question: What’s the deepest silence you’ve ever known? Silent Directed Retreats at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) offer opportunities to enter into deep silence in order to sense what it feels like to awaken a quiet and palpable connection and deepen your relationship with the Source of All being. Each day you will receive ongoing direction as you and a professionally-trained spiritual director listen intentionally to the movement of the Source of All Being in your heart. Listening in such profound silence assists you to get in touch with feelings, thoughts and actions as you reflect, meditate, pray and rest. The practice of this daily meeting assists in developing the capacity to discern, notice, sense the movement of the Source of All Being in light of your motivations, attachments, responses to that movement within the whole of your life. To share with a professional your divine experiences brings clarity, deepens your commitment and accountability to the direction of your life, surprises and offers insight into that direction. This five-day retreat is guided by Lucille Winnike, FSPA; Rev. Rose Blank; and Ann Jackson, PBVM. The cost is $400 and includes lodging, meals and spiritual direction. (Partial scholarships are available.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-21 19:00:00 -0500
10/08/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Afternoon Nature & Forest Therapy Experience at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $15, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 2:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Fall Forest Bathing at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world during the beauty of fall. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $20, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-21 20:00:00 -0500
10/19/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha