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2200 D Street SW, Cedar Rapids(319) 261-13641500 Center St NE , Cedar Rapids
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Backwards Backwoods Yoga Retreat
<p><strong>The Backwards Backwoods Yoga Retreat in the Midwest </strong></p><p><em>Bringing a yoga retreat to a place near you </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p>The Backwards Backwoods Yoga Retreat will be a weekend of yoga, laughing, friends, and relaxation. The retreat will take place May 17<sup>th</sup>-19<sup>th</sup>, 2019, at Camp Liberty in New Liberty, Iowa. Be prepared to journal, mediate, be outdoors, practice and gain strength through your yoga practice, make new friends, and journey together! </p><p> </p><p>This Midwest yoga retreat will bring a destination close to home. With yoga flows, taking time to invest in your practice, eat local food, sip local wine, and outdoor activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding, ziplining, and hiking. A guest yoga instructor from Chicago will be the main attraction on Saturday afternoon. </p><p> </p><p>Full details are listed on website and Facebook event. Register on our website: <a href="http://www.backwardsyogaiowa.com/yoga-retreat">www.backwardsyogaiowa.com/yoga-retreat</a>.</p><p> </p><p>About Backwards Yoga: </p><p>Backwards Yoga is a hot yoga studio located in Eldridge, Iowa, who provides a community of support for building a yoga practice on the mat and the tools to apply the practice throughout our daily lives. We believe that yoga is for everyone, and we are passionate about sharing a connection while helping our yogis grow along their own paths to a more balanced mind, body, and spirit. </p><p> </p><p>About Camp Liberty Lodge: </p><p>Camp Liberty Lodge offers an elegant, but rustic setting to meet the needs of our retreat. Set on 245 wooded acres in New Liberty, Iowa , just outside the Quad Cities, the camp’s natural landscape provides the perfect setting to create a peaceful, mindful, and relaxing yoga weekend retreat. </p><p> </p><p> </p>5/17/1912:00 p.m.Camp LibertyCamp Liberty -
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June Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Invite yourself into a week of sacred space, solitude, rest, peace and prayer. Tap the love of all of creation amid the deep silence of 70 acres of prairie and woodland at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Deepen your awareness of life’s gifts. Regain a sense of balance. Learn to be still to live in the moment and to deepen your relationship with God, with yourself, with others and with Earth. Each day affords opportunity for healthy meals, lots of quiet personal reflection and an hour-long session with a spiritual director, who will help you sense and cite the movement of the Spirit in your life. An optional centering prayer session closes each day. Holistic services, such as massage, healing touch and reflexology, are available for an additional cost. Silent Directed Retreats are ideal for anyone who desires quiet time away from over-stimulation to return to one’s center, to learn the art of deep listening, to recover a sense of wonder and gratitude for life, and to fall in love again with all of creation. This weeklong retreat (offered both June 9–15 and July 7–13) is facilitated by Betty Daugherty, FSPA; Ann Jackson, PBVM; Lucille Winnike, FSPA; and guest spiritual directors. The cost of this weeklong retreat is $425 and includes spiritual direction, lodging and all meals. <em>(Lodgers only, please.) </em>For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
6/09/195:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Hiking & Meditation Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Your body, mind and spirit are invited to experience hiking, meditation, the summer solstice, solo time and gathering in community with others. Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a 24-hour retreat facilitated by Emelia Sautter. The land welcomes you! Rest your mind and connect with Spirit in meditation. Balance and integrate with the summer solstice. Spend time walking the land at Prairiewoods (as a group and individually), meditating and sharing delicious meals together. Please bring comfortable clothes for meditation and walking outdoors. The cost is $180 and includes sessions, Friday lodging and all Saturday meals. (Or add $50 for an optional overnight Saturday, including Sunday breakfast!) The commuter fee is $150 and includes Saturday lunch and dinner. Registration and payment are required by June 19. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
6/21/197:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Luther College to host second annual Dorian Choral Retreat
<p>The Dorian Choral Retreat, now in its second year, will be hosted this summer at Luther College June 28-30.</p><p>This event is available to all who are interested and at least 19 years of age. There is a fee of $125 with no on-campus housing over the course of the retreat, or $175 for a single, air-conditioned room Friday and Saturday night on campus. A $10 discount is offered to people who are coming with a roommate. Registration for the event can be found at <a href="https://www.luther.edu/music/dorian/summer-camps/adult-dorian/enroll/">https://www.luther.edu/music/dorian/summer-camps/adult-dorian/enroll/</a>. </p><p>The Dorian Choral Retreat is ideal for Luther alumni, music educators, church musicians, career musicians and folks who just love singing. The goal of the weekend is to be a musical retreat, a way to recharge batteries, an opportunity to take a break from everyday life and a time to explore Decorah and Luther College. In its inaugural year, over 200 singers from 19 states participated. </p><p>The retreat will be led by Luther College choral faculty, including Dr. Andrew Last, director of choral activities. Last is part of a vibrant choral program at Luther that includes three choral faculty, nearly 500 singers, five choral ensembles, numerous regional and national American Choral Directors Association convention performances, and an annual presentation of the Christmas at Luther performances.</p><p>Learn more about the retreat at: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/choralretreat" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/choralretreat</a>.</p><p>Luther is home to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the nation, with five choirs, three orchestras, three bands, two jazz bands and more than 800 student musicians. Luther students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. Nearly 275 music majors study music theory, ear training, history, education, composition, jazz, church music and performance.</p>6/28/1912:00 a.m.Luther CollegeDecorah -
Five Dollar Friday
<p>Join us for Five Dollar Friday public skate at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena! For just $5, you get admission and included skate rental for hours of fun. </p> 2019-04-02 17:00:00 -05004/26/191:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaCedar Rapids -
Five Dollar Friday
<p>Join us for Five Dollar Friday public skate at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena! For just $5, you get admission and included skate rental for hours of fun. </p> 2019-04-02 20:30:00 -05004/26/196:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaCedar Rapids -
Edible Plant Sale Fundraiser
<p>Happy plants: 100% local, 100% organic.</p><p><br></p><p>Get a jump on your plant shopping at the Backyard Abundance plant sale fundraiser.</p><p>• Vegetables, herbs, berries and pollinator-friendly plants.</p><p>• Experts carefully researched each variety.</p><p>• Worms for vermicomposting bins may be available.</p><p>• Purchases help fund environmental education events.</p><p><br></p><p>SAMPLE GARDEN PLANS</p><p>Get ideas for your garden using these design examples that show patches of self-supporting edibles: <a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/resources?fbclid=IwAR3r9lqAKAmfZXvp2jXSzrVys3g8Rw9NIa_6w_JBeugvEnBg9nK0gRzKRZY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backyardabundance.org%2Fresources%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3r9lqAKAmfZXvp2jXSzrVys3g8Rw9NIa_6w_JBeugvEnBg9nK0gRzKRZY&h=AT00CFs490d2RgnhK955Qh8PCQImrH4cN0un93Zym9tbuTnjtelQf81mBiMsNCh5lQpMlv8-G26sYyPSYy63tyYzdNdOWhyQeIKPlhNyA6V7YUcTsf3tJAEQkyQ0AaMDjzKp" data-lynx-mode="hover">https://www.backyardabundance.org/resources</a></p><p><br></p><p>MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT AND EARLY ENTRY</p><p>Members of Backyard Abundance receive a 10% discount on all purchases and can enter the sale at 8:30 am to get first pick of plants.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn about membership: <a href="http://www.backyardabundance.org/HowtoHelp/Membership.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0TtA6JSDXLDCzKoweL0427qdLQaLOK68SwZ2lcf14vZdmFH59uzGFfAuw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.backyardabundance.org%2FHowtoHelp%2FMembership.aspx%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0TtA6JSDXLDCzKoweL0427qdLQaLOK68SwZ2lcf14vZdmFH59uzGFfAuw&h=AT24WZPFD8yDpbKTRteD9Cw-EwS66sy28KjQZ5BT5ffTTthG65-3F-cBqwdfi0ptKd6DkdTN7MdTkxlwXCFZLOBaNTyeKY1fmEPX1woMSB_F8xvleSY2KvlNVywXXSo83tBu" data-lynx-mode="hover">http://www.backyardabundance.org/HowtoHelp/Membership.aspx</a></p><p><br></p><p>EXPERT ADVICE</p><p>Got gardening questions? Green thumbs will help you...</p><p>• Select plants</p><p>• Understand how to establish your plants</p><p>• Provide advice on watering, care and harvest</p><p><br></p><p>EDIBLE PLANTS</p><p>Below are just a few of the edible plants that will be available.</p><p><br></p><p>Vegetables</p><p>• Broccoli</p><p>• Cabbage</p><p>• Chives</p><p>• Cucumber</p><p>• Eggplant</p><p>• French sorrel</p><p>• Kale</p><p>• Leek</p><p>• Melon</p><p>• Onion</p><p>• Pepper</p><p>• Ramps</p><p>• Rhubarb</p><p>• Spinach</p><p>• Squash</p><p>• Sweet potato</p><p>• Tomato</p><p>• Walking onion</p><p><br></p><p>Herbs</p><p>• Basil</p><p>• Lavender</p><p>• Lovage</p><p>• Mint</p><p>• Oregano</p><p>• Thyme</p><p><br></p><p>Fruits</p><p>• Aronia berry</p><p>• Blackberry, Thornless</p><p>• Currant</p><p>• Elderberry</p><p>• Gooseberry</p><p>• Hardy fig</p><p>• Nanking cherry</p><p>• Pawpaw tree</p><p>• Peach tree</p><p>• Persimmon tree</p><p>• Plum tree</p><p>• Raspberry</p><p>• Strawberry</p><p><br></p><p>FLOWERS AND NATIVE PLANTS</p><p>Native prairie plants will also be available:</p><p>• Anise Hyssop</p><p>• Bee balm</p><p>• Bellflower</p><p>• Big bluestem</p><p>• Black eyed Susan</p><p>• Blue wild indigo</p><p>• Butterfly weed</p><p>• Cardinal flower</p><p>• Coneflower</p><p>• Marsh blazing star</p><p>• Milkweed</p><p>• Rattlesnake master</p><p>• Sunflower</p><p>• Wild ginger</p><p>• Yarrow</p><p>• Zinnia</p><p><br></p><p>GROWERS AND VENDORS</p><p>Local growers and vendors will be on-hand so you can ask questions about their wonderful plants and merchandise.</p><p>• The Millet Seed: Vegetables and herbs grown in an urban garden.</p><p>• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/echollective.farm/" target="_blank">Echollective Farm</a>: Sign up for a CSA share while perusing herbs and veggies.</p><p>• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/greensharecsa/" target="_blank">Green Share LLC</a>: Heirloom and organic vegetables, herbs and flowers.</p><p>• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beautifullandproducts/" target="_blank">Beautiful Land Products</a>: Native plants and organic potting mix.</p><p>• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/plantchanters/" target="_blank">Plantchanters Garden & Yoga</a>: Herbal care and wellness.</p><p>• Willow Sprite: Willow garden art made with love.</p><p>• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/biggrovebasketry/" target="_blank">Jon Lorence - Big Grove Basketry</a>: Beautiful baskets.</p><p><br></p><p>INFORMATION</p><p>Thank you to organizations for providing their excellent information.</p><p>• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Johnson-County-Master-Gardeners-of-Iowa-240093463252/" target="_blank">Johnson County Master Gardeners of Iowa</a>: Gardening publications.</p><p>• Johnson County Recycling and Compost: Information about compost and composting.</p><p>• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/goodneighboriowa/" target="_blank">Good Neighbor Iowa</a>: Declare your pesticide-free landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>THANK YOU</p><p>Special thanks to...</p><p>• The many volunteers who cultivated plants, coordinated the event, and provided brilliant ideas.</p><p>• The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a> for their on-going sponsorship and support.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500
4/27/199:00 a.m.Robert A. Lee Community Recreation CenterIowa City -
NAMIWalks2019
<p>The 2019 NAMIWalks Program (<strong>April 27th at Terry Trueblood Recreational Center) Registration: 8:30am, Walk: 10 am</strong> raises funds and awareness for people experiencing mental illness in Johnson and Linn Counties. The goal of the NAMIWalks program is to raise over $100,000.00 to help fund our support groups and educational programs that help people experiencing mental illness in Johnson and Linn counties. Through local business sponsorships and Team Captain and walker donations we hope to achieve our expected goal. NAMI Johnson County raises awareness and provides essential education, advocacy and support group programs at no cost for people living with mental illness and their loved ones right here in our community.</p> 2019-04-02 12:00:00 -05004/27/198:30 a.m.Terry Trueblood Recreation Area LodgeIowa City -
Iowa Cornaholics Cornhole Tournament @ DanceMor!
<p>Join us for the Iowa Cornaholics INDOOR CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT @ DanceMor Ballroom!!</p><p>TOURNAMENT DETAILS:</p><p>Registration time: 10am - 11am</p><p>Bags will fly shortly after 11:00 am</p><p>* 2 person teams</p><p>* Double elimination</p><p>* $50 per team</p><p>* Open to all ages!</p><p><br></p><p>*Bags will be provided, but you may bring your own if desired.</p><p><br></p><p>Full bar service will be available, no outside beverages allowed.</p><p><br></p><p>*Payouts will be based on number of teams.</p><p>**All entries are non-refundable</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-04-04 17:00:00 -0500
4/27/1910:00 a.m.DanceMor BallroomSwisher -
Tour de Trees
<p>Join us for a special bicycle ride with four tree related stops. Tour de Trees will start and end at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. Meet at the Trees Forever booth for the first “educational stop.” We’ll kick off the ride with a bit of TREE-via (tree-related trivia) before we hit the bike trail. Cyclists will ride between five to ten miles, stopping multiple times to hear about trees along the route. Trees Forever volunteers will be at each stop, ready to enlighten you about your green surroundings. More information on the exact route coming soon. The ride will end where we began at Terry Trueblood Recreation Center, so the cyclists can then explore the EarthFest.</p><p>EarthFest is a new festival started by Green Iowa AmeriCorps, and many other partners will be participating and providing additional activities.</p><p>“Walk-ins” are welcome to join us on the bike ride, but the first 10 people who register and attend Tour de Trees will receive a free T-shirt.</p><p>Please register here:</p><p><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.treesforever.org%2FTourdeTrees%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2yJR6lwUAZFx1TZ2km9ehmxIO3fbMsrP8xLHhWn9WVDRNaI8D7EFvP7f0&h=AT160TDl9yHvxp-nZagjqY07fr8vGkUpYt0wki6wmtQQQrnkObJRd0iIrU4dtRrSL458HQXXblZvdAcDRDjZ0odijhPEJpCA33Le_D0P8rrS70U3AKspzwwezjzXwlmW" href="http://www.treesforever.org/TourdeTrees?fbclid=IwAR2yJR6lwUAZFx1TZ2km9ehmxIO3fbMsrP8xLHhWn9WVDRNaI8D7EFvP7f0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.treesforever.org/TourdeTrees</a></p> 2019-04-15 15:00:00 -05004/27/192:00 p.m.Terry Trueblood Recreation AreaIowa City -
Family Skate
<p>Come out and join us with fun for the whole family. For just $25 per family, bring everyone out for an afternoon of ice skating together.</p> 2019-04-02 16:00:00 -05004/28/192:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaCedar Rapids -
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Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-03-19 11:30:00 -0500
5/04/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-05-18 11:30:00 -0500
5/18/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-05-25 11:30:00 -0500
5/25/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-06-01 11:30:00 -0500
6/01/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-06-08 11:30:00 -0500
6/08/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-06-15 11:30:00 -0500
6/15/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-06-22 11:30:00 -0500
6/22/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-06-29 11:30:00 -0500
6/29/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-07-06 11:30:00 -0500
7/06/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-07-13 11:30:00 -0500
7/13/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-07-20 11:30:00 -0500
7/20/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-07-27 11:30:00 -0500
7/27/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-08-03 11:30:00 -0500
8/03/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
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Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-08-10 11:30:00 -0500
8/10/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-08-17 11:30:00 -0500
8/17/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-08-24 11:30:00 -0500
8/24/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-08-31 11:30:00 -0500
8/31/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-09-07 11:30:00 -0500
9/07/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-09-14 11:30:00 -0500
9/14/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion