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Memorial Day Service
<p>Memorial Day service at the All-Veterans Memorial Park: Program is facilitated by the Metro Veterans' Council (MVC). This is a traditional Memorial Day program that includes presentation of colors, volley salute, and guest speaker, and more. Guest speaker is LCDR John H. "Doc" Erceg (Retired).</p> 2022-05-13 11:00:00 -0500
5/30/2210:00 a.m.All Veterans Memorial ParkCedar Rapids -
Welcome Wednesdays: Snakes and More with the Cold-blooded Redhead
<p>This program is part of our summer reading, where we bring in guests to do activities and demonstrations.</p>6/22/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Local Food Systems Presentation
<p>Interested in learning about what Local Food Systems are, their benefits, a Circular Economy, and Local Food System Examples? </p><p>Come attend this virtual event via <strong>Zoom</strong> with the Hiawatha Public Library and Green Iowa AmeriCorps Members at Linn County Sustainability.</p><p>There will be a brief overview of Local Food Systems, their benefits, and a Circular Economy. Following, speaker Ayla Boylen will share information about the Resiliency Hub at the Fillmore Center, and how that contributes to providing local food. There will be a Q&A following the presentation.</p><p>Registration is required to get the zoom link. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdeCqrDMqGt3BXt61AF4cL6-vVbql2NEC">here</a></p><p><br></p> 2022-05-04 20:00:00 -0500
7/22/227:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
3rd Thursday at Hoover's presents "Lou Henry Hoover's White House Years"
<div data-uw-styling-context="true"><div data-block-type="text" data-uw-styling-context="true"><p>When Lou Henry Hoover moved into the White House on March 4, 1929, she looked forward to using her influence to strengthen the areas that were near and dear to her heart: women’s opportunities; the arts; and private philanthropy. The onset of what we now call the Great Depression challenged Lou’s plans, but she saw new opportunities for serving the nation and remained undaunted.</p><p>Lou continued to blaze a trail of achievements that have often been forgotten. She was the first president’s wife to address the nation by radio. She continued the work of updating the White House to accurately reflect its history and documented that work. </p><p>Lou’s private philanthropy led to the building of a school for children in a remote area of rural Virginia, and she sought out and supported local artisans for a number of special projects. Annette Dunlap, author of the soon-to-be-released biography of Lou Henry Hoover, will share stories from Lou’s White House years.</p><p data-uw-styling-context="true"><strong data-uw-styling-context="true">About the speaker:</strong> Annette B. Dunlap is an independent scholar and journalist. She is the author of Frank: The Story of Frances Folsom Cleveland, America’s Youngest First Lady; The Gambler’s Daughter: A Personal and Social History; and Charles Gates Dawes: A Life. Ever since she was a schoolgirl she has enjoyed reading about other people’s lives, and determined at an early age the one day, one of her books would be in the biography section of the library.</p><p data-uw-styling-context="true">This program will be virtual via Zoom. Registration is required to get the Zoom link. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816488223423/WN_jiUqdEq0TOK--6xCYXgodg">here</a></p></div></div> 2022-04-05 19:00:00 -0500
5/19/226:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul at Prairiewoods
<p>The Celtic people seemed to be very much in tune with their environment and the natural world. What is the wisdom from our Celtic ancestors we instinctively recognize and trust as we travel through these seemingly disturbing times? John Phillip Newell explores some of this wisdom by looking at the lives and teachings of prophetic figures throughout the centuries in his newest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Awakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. This book focuses on the wisdom of Pelagius, Brigid of Kildare, John Scotus Eriugena, Alexander John Scott, John Muir, de Chardin, George MacLeod and Kenneth White and offers us a chance to more fully recognize some of these wisdom callings from within ourselves. From the book’s introduction: “We know things in the core of our being that we have not necessarily been taught, and some of this deep knowing may actually be at odds with what our society or religion has tried to teach us. This book is about reawakening to what we know in the depths of our being, that the earth is sacred and that this awareness is at the heart of every human being and life-form. To awaken again to this deep knowing is to be transformed in the ways we choose to live and relate and act.” John Philip Newell is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and popular speaker and the widely read author of several books, including The Rebirthing of God and A New Ancient Harmony. You are invited to gather online with others in conversation around the people and ideas introduced by Newell in his book. Facilitator Ellen Bruckner will guide us as we gather via Zoom for a total of four sessions, each two hours in length (on either Tuesday mornings or Wednesday evenings). We will try to pay close attention to how the wisdom we explore has an impact on our own lives today. Much of the time will be spent in conversation, and reading the book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul is recommended. The cost is $30 for the four-part series, and registration is required to get the Zoom link. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-05-24 11:00:00 -0500
5/25/229:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul at Prairiewoods
<p>The Celtic people seemed to be very much in tune with their environment and the natural world. What is the wisdom from our Celtic ancestors we instinctively recognize and trust as we travel through these seemingly disturbing times? John Phillip Newell explores some of this wisdom by looking at the lives and teachings of prophetic figures throughout the centuries in his newest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Awakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. This book focuses on the wisdom of Pelagius, Brigid of Kildare, John Scotus Eriugena, Alexander John Scott, John Muir, de Chardin, George MacLeod and Kenneth White and offers us a chance to more fully recognize some of these wisdom callings from within ourselves. From the book’s introduction: “We know things in the core of our being that we have not necessarily been taught, and some of this deep knowing may actually be at odds with what our society or religion has tried to teach us. This book is about reawakening to what we know in the depths of our being, that the earth is sacred and that this awareness is at the heart of every human being and life-form. To awaken again to this deep knowing is to be transformed in the ways we choose to live and relate and act.” John Philip Newell is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and popular speaker and the widely read author of several books, including The Rebirthing of God and A New Ancient Harmony. You are invited to gather online with others in conversation around the people and ideas introduced by Newell in his book. Facilitator Ellen Bruckner will guide us as we gather via Zoom for a total of four sessions, each two hours in length (on either Tuesday mornings or Wednesday evenings). We will try to pay close attention to how the wisdom we explore has an impact on our own lives today. Much of the time will be spent in conversation, and reading the book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul is recommended. The cost is $30 for the four-part series, and registration is required to get the Zoom link. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-07 11:00:00 -0500
6/07/229:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul at Prairiewoods
<p>The Celtic people seemed to be very much in tune with their environment and the natural world. What is the wisdom from our Celtic ancestors we instinctively recognize and trust as we travel through these seemingly disturbing times? John Phillip Newell explores some of this wisdom by looking at the lives and teachings of prophetic figures throughout the centuries in his newest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Awakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. This book focuses on the wisdom of Pelagius, Brigid of Kildare, John Scotus Eriugena, Alexander John Scott, John Muir, de Chardin, George MacLeod and Kenneth White and offers us a chance to more fully recognize some of these wisdom callings from within ourselves. From the book’s introduction: “We know things in the core of our being that we have not necessarily been taught, and some of this deep knowing may actually be at odds with what our society or religion has tried to teach us. This book is about reawakening to what we know in the depths of our being, that the earth is sacred and that this awareness is at the heart of every human being and life-form. To awaken again to this deep knowing is to be transformed in the ways we choose to live and relate and act.” John Philip Newell is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and popular speaker and the widely read author of several books, including The Rebirthing of God and A New Ancient Harmony. You are invited to gather online with others in conversation around the people and ideas introduced by Newell in his book. Facilitator Ellen Bruckner will guide us as we gather via Zoom for a total of four sessions, each two hours in length (on either Tuesday mornings or Wednesday evenings). We will try to pay close attention to how the wisdom we explore has an impact on our own lives today. Much of the time will be spent in conversation, and reading the book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul is recommended. The cost is $30 for the four-part series, and registration is required to get the Zoom link. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-21 11:00:00 -0500
6/21/229:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Juneteenth and Emancipation
<p data-uw-styling-context="true">On June 19, 1865, Union Soldiers arrived in Texas and spread the word that they were officially free. This information moved so slowly through the south that slaves in Texas did not received this information until over two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In order to really understand the impact of this moment, we will look at the impact of slavery on the United States. Many communities celebrate through parades, festivals, and large community celebrations that highlight this momentous event while also sharing African American culture and heritage.</p><p data-uw-styling-context="true">This program will be presented by the African American Museum of Iowa. </p> 2022-04-05 19:30:00 -0500
6/14/226:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha