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Marquis Series | Reginald Dwayne Betts
<p>After transforming himself from an incarcerated teenager into a critically acclaimed writer, graduate of Yale Law School and a MacArthur Fellow (also known as a genius grant), Reginald Dwayne Betts is bringing his experiences to Coe College. He will relay his story and the role that grit, perseverance and literature has played in his success through his one-man performance, “Felon: An American Washi Tale,” directed by Elise Thoron.</p> 2023-08-21 20:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
Go Deeper Thursdays with Prairiewoods
<p>Go Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated. Over the years, we have seen many faces and heard many voices—all of us willing to open ourselves in order to “go deeper” in our own consciousness and spirituality. Topics emerge from the conversations and maintain a general focus on our spiritual lives. Convener Ellen Bruckner guides these online conversations every Thursday. Registration is required to get the Zoom link, and a free-will offering will be accepted. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-20 17:00:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Gorman Reading Series Presents: Award Winning Author Adib Khorram!
<p>Join queer Iranian-American author Adib Khorram (he/him) and professor Jen Ferguson (she/her) for a literary conversation. We will start with a short reading. Audience Q&A will round out the night. Books will be available for purchase on-site from Swamp Fox Bookstore. This event is free and enthusiastically open to the public! The Ed Gorman Celebration of Popular Fiction honors the late writer and alum Ed Gorman. Please contact Jen Ferguson (<a href="mailto:jlferguson@coe.edu" target="_blank">jlferguson@coe.edu</a>) with questions. </p> 2023-09-18 20:00:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Coe College Stewart Memorial LibraryCedar Rapids -
Journeys October Meeting - Get Organized
<p>Journeys was created in order to provide support to those in our community who have experienced the loss of someone they love, with the understanding that grieving hearts need care, connection, and access to helpful resources.</p><p>The October Journeys meeting will feature a presentation by Senior Move Manager Gina Ballestrasse-Ernster, owner of Smooth Moves by Gina. Gina will offer tips for managing clutter and getting organized, as well as guidance for those preparing for a downsize or move. Social time and refreshments will follow the presentation. Cost is free. No registration needed.</p><p>The meeting will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 9, 2023 at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood: 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Call (319) 364-1549 for more information.</p> 2023-09-13 15:30:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 2:30 p.m.Murdoch-Linwood Legacy CenterCedar Rapids -
Go Deeper Thursdays with Prairiewoods
<p>Go Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated. Over the years, we have seen many faces and heard many voices—all of us willing to open ourselves in order to “go deeper” in our own consciousness and spirituality. Topics emerge from the conversations and maintain a general focus on our spiritual lives. Convener Ellen Bruckner guides these online conversations every Thursday. Registration is required to get the Zoom link, and a free-will offering will be accepted. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-10-12 17:00:00 -0500
10/12/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Go Deeper Thursdays with Prairiewoods
<p>Go Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated. Over the years, we have seen many faces and heard many voices—all of us willing to open ourselves in order to “go deeper” in our own consciousness and spirituality. Topics emerge from the conversations and maintain a general focus on our spiritual lives. Convener Ellen Bruckner guides these online conversations every Thursday. Registration is required to get the Zoom link, and a free-will offering will be accepted. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-10-19 17:00:00 -0500
10/19/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
UN Day celebration
<p>UN Day is October 24. The Linn County Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) will hold their annual celebration of UN Day on October 19 this year. The theme this year is "Equality, Freedom and Justice For All" in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. There will be a speaker to address the theme. A light meal will be served. There is live music. An Honorary Chair will be named. A mayoral declaration will be read.</p> 2023-09-08 21:00:00 -0500
10/19/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Groundswell CafeCedar Rapids -
Go Deeper Thursdays with Prairiewoods
<p>Go Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated. Over the years, we have seen many faces and heard many voices—all of us willing to open ourselves in order to “go deeper” in our own consciousness and spirituality. Topics emerge from the conversations and maintain a general focus on our spiritual lives. Convener Ellen Bruckner guides these online conversations every Thursday. Registration is required to get the Zoom link, and a free-will offering will be accepted. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-10-26 17:00:00 -0500
10/26/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha