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Johnson STEAM Academy

355 18th Street SE, Cedar Rapids

Epic Steps Dance Center

(319) 450-3400

225 Northland Ct NE , Cedar Rapids
Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

The Friends of the Marion Parks have done it again!  Back by popular demand, four Marion parks--Hanna, Gill, Waldo's Rock, and Boyson-- have been chosen for your adventure.  Between June 6 and August 7, 2022, you can earn prizes by finding pictured items at each park.  Forms and more information can be obtained on the City of Marion website (cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=27093).  Free. 2022-07-02 21:00:00 -0500

7/02/22 2022-07-02 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Hanna Park
Marion

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Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

The Friends of the Marion Parks have done it again!  Back by popular demand, four Marion parks--Hanna, Gill, Waldo's Rock, and Boyson-- have been chosen for your adventure.  Between June 6 and August 7, 2022, you can earn prizes by finding pictured items at each park.  Forms and more information can be obtained on the City of Marion website (cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=27093).  Free. 2022-07-03 21:00:00 -0500

7/03/22 2022-07-03 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Hanna Park
Marion

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Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

The Friends of the Marion Parks have done it again!  Back by popular demand, four Marion parks--Hanna, Gill, Waldo's Rock, and Boyson-- have been chosen for your adventure.  Between June 6 and August 7, 2022, you can earn prizes by finding pictured items at each park.  Forms and more information can be obtained on the City of Marion website (cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=27093).  Free. 2022-07-04 21:00:00 -0500

7/04/22 2022-07-04 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Hanna Park
Marion

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Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

The Friends of the Marion Parks have done it again!  Back by popular demand, four Marion parks--Hanna, Gill, Waldo's Rock, and Boyson-- have been chosen for your adventure.  Between June 6 and August 7, 2022, you can earn prizes by finding pictured items at each park.  Forms and more information can be obtained on the City of Marion website (cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=27093).  Free. 2022-07-05 21:00:00 -0500

7/05/22 2022-07-05 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Hanna Park
Marion

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Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

The Friends of the Marion Parks have done it again!  Back by popular demand, four Marion parks--Hanna, Gill, Waldo's Rock, and Boyson-- have been chosen for your adventure.  Between June 6 and August 7, 2022, you can earn prizes by finding pictured items at each park.  Forms and more information can be obtained on the City of Marion website (cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=27093).  Free. 2022-07-06 21:00:00 -0500

7/06/22 2022-07-06 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Hanna Park
Marion

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Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

The Friends of the Marion Parks have done it again!  Back by popular demand, four Marion parks--Hanna, Gill, Waldo's Rock, and Boyson-- have been chosen for your adventure.  Between June 6 and August 7, 2022, you can earn prizes by finding pictured items at each park.  Forms and more information can be obtained on the City of Marion website (cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=27093).  Free. 2022-07-07 21:00:00 -0500

7/07/22 2022-07-07 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Hanna Park
Marion

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Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

The Friends of the Marion Parks have done it again!  Back by popular demand, four Marion parks--Hanna, Gill, Waldo's Rock, and Boyson-- have been chosen for your adventure.  Between June 6 and August 7, 2022, you can earn prizes by finding pictured items at each park.  Forms and more information can be obtained on the City of Marion website (cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=27093).  Free. 2022-07-08 21:00:00 -0500

7/08/22 2022-07-08 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Hanna Park
Marion

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Vista Family Dentistry Dat

Meet the team at Vista Family Dentistry and learn everything there is to know about maintaining a healthy smile!This is a special day to celebrate dental health, presented by Mista Family Dentistry. In addition to meeting the Tooth Fairy, we will have special activities throughout the day to help children learn about good oral hygiene and how to have a healthy smile. 2021-10-03 18:00:00 -0500

12/23/22 2022-12-23 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Vista Family Dentistry
Waukesha

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Flower Crown Workshop

Join us in celebrating the autumn equinox.  Commune together the evening of the equinox, while making autumnal folk flower crowns. Explore a brief history of the purpose and role of these headdresses and step by step directions for making one of your own.  We will also discuss how best to preserve your flower crown as decorative adornment or ritualistic use.  THINGS TO BRING<ul><li>Weather friendly clothing</li><li>A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)</li></ul> REGISTRATIONSliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources. This class is a part of a 3-class series. There is a 20% discount for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Folk Crafting With Nature registration). Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.<ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li></ul>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILYWe need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones. EDUCATORAnnie Ventullo, is a folk crafter, mushroom hunter and lover of the woods.  When she isn't playing with forest-found items, she is a practicing ecotherapist and death doula.  LOCATIONHappy Hallow Park, 800 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA COVID-19The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing. SPONSORS AND PARTNERSThis class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.<ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul> 2022-04-18 19:00:00 -0500

9/22/22 2022-09-22 17:30:00 -0500

5:30 p.m.

Happy Hallow Park
Iowa City

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Mushroom Foraging 101

You may already enjoy edible mushrooms when dining out or when you purchase them from the store. Come discover how to ethically harvest mushrooms from the forest.  We will explore diagnostic features including size, color, shape of cap and stem, underside features including pores, gills and teeth, and more.  Because mother nature is unpredictable, we can not say for sure what we will find on our journey.  We will be on the look out for edible mushrooms including oysters, golden oysters, woodear, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, dryads saddle, and chanterelles.  We may also encounter nonedibles along the way.  Remember to always be 100% sure on your identification before consuming wild found foods.You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience. Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op. THNGS TO BRING<ul><li>Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, leather gloves, jeans, sunscreen</li><li>A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)</li><li>A sturdy outdoor knife with a fixed blade (optional)</li></ul>REGISTRATIONSliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources. This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a 20% discount for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence registration.) Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.<ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.harvestpreserve.org/membership-volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Harvest Preserve membership.</a></li></ul> EDUCATORTaught by Annie Ventullo, experienced teacher, skilled and proficient mycophile.  LOCATIONWe meet at Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City. COVID-19The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing. SPONSORS AND PARTNERSThis class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.<ul><li> </li></ul> 2022-04-20 19:30:00 -0500

8/24/22 2022-08-24 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Harvest Preserve
Iowa City

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This Ability-Holistic Dance August

Jhe and Jenni both live with bilateral disabilities and chronic pain and have decided to entitle this form of movement “This Ability’’ as opposed to the term disability. We want to encourage all peoples, especially those who may be in mental and physical pain, to trust themselves through non-judgmental movement using the vehicle of sacred geometry.The five elements, including their geometric shapes, are:<ul><li>Earth- Cube</li><li>Water-Icosahedron</li><li>Air-Octahedron</li><li>Fire-Tetrahedron</li><li>Ether-Dodecahedron</li></ul>We will be creating a safe space for people of all ages and experiences to be held in community movement and exploration, regardless of their current mental or mobility struggles. THINGS TO BRING<ul><li>Weather appropriate, comfortable dress</li><li>Any items you'd like to incorporate into dance</li></ul>REGISTRATIONSliding scale fee: $20 - $0, based upon your access to resources.This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a 20% discount for registering for the series. (See separate Series: This Ability-Holistic Dance registration). Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.<ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li></ul>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILYWe need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones. EDUCATORSJhe Russell is a holistic dance healer. He received his MFA from University of Iowa in choreography and dance. He is able to weave together and connect traditional ballet positions with the elementary teachings of the 5 elements. Every human being has a head, two arms and two legs which equals the five elements. In ballet there are five major positions which relate to the five elements.  Jenni RoseFrom the age of five Jenni had the opportunity to dance with various dance studios and participated on the Solon High School dance team. She went on to study photography in Chicago, at Harrington School of Design and spent her twenties focused on learning about weaving, natural and synthetic dye processes, and shearing sheep. She interned at The Chicago Weaving School for 2 years, and through that process developed her own weaving curriculum that she then taught to the age of preschool to adult, in Chicago and Seattle. In 2018 she suffered an undiagnosed inflammatory episode that caused significant neuropathy and mobility loss. She has learned a lot through her personal healing journey and contributes most of that healing to the gift of a grateful mindset and a good mother.  LOCATIONCentral Park, 501 6th St, Coralville, IA 52241, USA COVID-19The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing. SPONSORS AND PARTNERSThis class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds. 2022-04-20 14:00:00 -0500

8/27/22 2022-08-27 13:00:00 -0500

1:00 p.m.

Central Park
Coralville

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Ramps & Pathways

Playing with blocks and ramps teaches young children the problem-solving skills that engineers implement every day! Join us for this fun time of construction (and destruction)!Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend. 2022-07-03 10:45:00 -0500

7/03/22 2022-07-03 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Ramps & Pathways

Playing with blocks and ramps teaches young children the problem-solving skills that engineers implement every day! Join us for this fun time of construction (and destruction)!Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend. 2022-04-20 10:45:00 -0500

7/22/22 2022-07-22 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Fill the Shelves for Veterans

As summer arrives, our donations to our pantry is down. We are looking for the community to step up and help fill the shelves for Veterans in need. On Saturday, July 16th, from 8am-12pm, stop by the Freedom Foundation and drop off items to fill our shelves. We are seeking non-perishable (no expired food), mens & womens toiletries, and basic house hold items (kleenex, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, & disinfecting wipes).  2022-05-18 12:00:00 -0500

7/16/22 2022-07-16 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

Freedom Foundation
Cedar Rapids

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Teens: STEM Robotic Hands

Summer activities gear towards kids ages 12-17.

7/25/22 2022-07-25 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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Teens: STEM Bubbles

Summer activities gear towards kids ages 12-17.

7/18/22 2022-07-18 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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Teens: STEM Code Name Jewelry

Summer activities gear towards kids ages 12-17.

7/11/22 2022-07-11 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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The Power of Play

 For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.

7/05/22 2022-07-05 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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The Power of Play

 For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.

7/12/22 2022-07-12 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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The Power of Play

 For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.

7/19/22 2022-07-19 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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The Power of Play

 For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.

7/26/22 2022-07-26 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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Messy Mondays: Appliances Autopsy

These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately. We will be taking apart broken appliances and figuring out how they are putt together and work.

7/18/22 2022-07-18 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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Messy Mondays: Painting Activity

These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.

7/11/22 2022-07-11 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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Messy Mondays: Painting Activity

These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.

7/25/22 2022-07-25 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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Janu Gems Trunk Show

Wholesale beads, gemstones, and freshwater pearls. These items are higher end quality supplies for the avid beader.  It is a rare opportunity to purchase wholesale, so we wanted to bring this beautiful opportunity to our customers.  Janu Gems has offices in California, Athens, Greece, and Fairfield, Iowa.  No admissions fee. 2022-06-16 20:00:00 -0500

7/08/22 2022-07-08 17:00:00 -0500

5:00 p.m.

Beadology Iowa
Iowa City

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Janu Gems Trunk Show

Wholesale beads, gemstones, and freshwater pearls. These items are higher end quality supplies for the avid beader.  It is a rare opportunity to purchase wholesale, so we wanted to bring this beautiful opportunity to our customers.  Janu Gems has offices in California, Athens, Greece, and Fairfield, Iowa.  No admissions fee. 2022-07-09 20:00:00 -0500

7/09/22 2022-07-09 17:00:00 -0500

5:00 p.m.

Beadology Iowa
Iowa City

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Sidewalk Sales

Help us make way for new inventory.  Find bargains galore inside and outside during sidewalk sales, held during our regular business hours.  This is our only sidewalk sale of the season—all sale items will be 50-75% off.  Come early for best picks. New items put out daily. 2022-06-16 18:00:00 -0500

7/14/22 2022-07-14 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Beadology Iowa
Iowa City

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Sidewalk Sales

Help us make way for new inventory.  Find bargains galore inside and outside during sidewalk sales, held during our regular business hours.  This is our only sidewalk sale of the season—all sale items will be 50-75% off.  Come early for best picks. New items put out daily. 2022-07-15 18:00:00 -0500

7/15/22 2022-07-15 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Beadology Iowa
Iowa City

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Sidewalk Sales

Help us make way for new inventory.  Find bargains galore inside and outside during sidewalk sales, held during our regular business hours.  This is our only sidewalk sale of the season—all sale items will be 50-75% off.  Come early for best picks. New items put out daily. 2022-07-16 18:00:00 -0500

7/16/22 2022-07-16 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Beadology Iowa
Iowa City

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Sidewalk Sales

Help us make way for new inventory.  Find bargains galore inside and outside during sidewalk sales, held during our regular business hours.  This is our only sidewalk sale of the season—all sale items will be 50-75% off.  Come early for best picks. New items put out daily. 2022-07-17 18:00:00 -0500

7/17/22 2022-07-17 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Beadology Iowa
Iowa City

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Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

Marion Parks Scavenger Hunt

Vista Family Dentistry Dat

Flower Crown Workshop

Mushroom Foraging 101

This Ability-Holistic Dance August

Ramps & Pathways

Ramps & Pathways

Fill the Shelves for Veterans

Teens: STEM Robotic Hands

Teens: STEM Bubbles

Teens: STEM Code Name Jewelry

The Power of Play

The Power of Play

The Power of Play

The Power of Play

Messy Mondays: Appliances Autopsy

Messy Mondays: Painting Activity

Messy Mondays: Painting Activity

Janu Gems Trunk Show

Janu Gems Trunk Show

Sidewalk Sales

Sidewalk Sales

Sidewalk Sales

Sidewalk Sales