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Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-10-18 20:00:00 -0500
10/18/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Braided Leather Bracelet
<p>Learn to incorporate focal beads into a double 5-strand braid. Techniques for keeping the work tight and under control will be emphasized. Binding the ends for insertion into glue on clasps will finish the bracelet. Vegan options available. No experience needed. Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.</p><p> Registration is $78 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p><p><br></p> 2018-09-27 14:00:00 -0500
10/20/1810:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Flame II: Next Steps in Soft Glass Work
<p>Continue to explore the art of lampworking with a torch and glass rods. In this class, you will learn more techniques for manipulating color, making the perfect dot, and shaping with a goal of making a variety of more complicated shapes, including a hollow fish bead. Your beads will be annealed overnight at the store. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>Prerequisite: Make Glass Beads—see class on Sept. 15--or flamework studio experience must be demonstrated. Take both classes for double rewards points.</strong></p><p>Registration is $105 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2018-09-27 18:00:00 -0500
10/20/182:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood Community College
<p>Everyone needs a classic string of pearls. In this class, you will learn the secrets of making pearl knotting easy. Each person will leave with a bracelet made with fresh water pearls and a sterling silver clasp. No previous experience necessary. </p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/">www.kirkwood.edu</a><em> and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee. </strong></p> 2018-09-27 20:30:00 -0500
10/23/185:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Roaring Twenties Weave Beaded Bracelet through Kirkwood
<p>Discover an easy to learn netting stitch from the Roaring Twenties using Toho seed beads. No book or magazine uses this stitch in a project—it is an exclusive Beadology Iowa stitch. You will create a graceful bracelet in no time at all. No previous experience necessary. </p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/">www.kirkwood.edu</a><em> and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee. </strong></p> 2018-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
10/25/181:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-10-25 20:00:00 -0500
10/25/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Fall Shop Crawl
<p>Shop downtown a little extra late and find specials and refreshments at participating stores. Come to Beadology Iowa for 15% off that night and an extra coupon for 20% of everything except commission work on your next visit. We'll be serving up a scary drink and wearing our best Halloween and Day of the Dead costumes. This is a ticketed event through the Iowa City Downtown District.</p> 2018-09-29 20:00:00 -0500
10/26/185:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
7th Annual Bead Challenge Exhibit Opening
<p>Come see the talents of our customers who met the 75th Annual Bead Challenge. These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items. You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials. There will be food and drink to share.</p> 2018-09-29 19:00:00 -0500
10/26/185:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Its Alive! Beaded Bracelet
<p>Learn to use two-drop peyote to make this fun and colorful bracelet. Instead of embellishing after the bracelet is finished, embellish this piece as you bead with Czech pressed glass feather beads and Miyuki magatamas (drop beads). This piece will spark conversations. No experience necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2018-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/1810:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-11-01 20:00:00 -0500
11/01/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-11-08 20:00:00 -0600
11/08/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-11-15 20:00:00 -0600
11/15/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-11-22 20:00:00 -0600
11/22/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-11-29 20:00:00 -0600
11/29/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-12-06 20:00:00 -0600
12/06/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-12-13 20:00:00 -0600
12/13/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-12-20 20:00:00 -0600
12/20/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-12-27 20:00:00 -0600
12/27/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-10-22 11:00:00 -0500
10/22/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Do Re Mi: Music Class for Kids with Down syndrome
<p>Kids with Down syndrome and their families are invited to shake, rattle, and roll with Ms. Amber.</p> 2018-07-29 10:00:00 -0500
11/10/189:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-10-29 11:00:00 -0500
10/29/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-11-05 11:00:00 -0600
11/05/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-11-12 11:00:00 -0600
11/12/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-11-19 11:00:00 -0600
11/19/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-11-26 11:00:00 -0600
11/26/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-12-03 11:00:00 -0600
12/03/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-12-10 11:00:00 -0600
12/10/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Alphabet Art
<p>Join us at the library to talk about our letter of the day, read a story and do a craft using that letter. Your child will leave knowing what the letter of the day looks like. Designed for ages 2-4. All are welcome. </p> 2018-12-17 11:00:00 -0600
12/17/1810:30 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Do's and Don'ts
<p><section><span itemprop="description"><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Dance to 50's & 60's Rock N Roll by <strong>The Do's and The Don'ts</strong> </span></p><p>The Escorts/The Do's and Don'ts were one of the first professional bands in Iowa to play Rock N Roll music. They were also the first one in the state to feature a female keyboard player in what was mostly an all-male music business. </p><p><br></p><p>The Escorts' first official date was playing in the store window for the grand opening of the Montgomery Wards' store in Washington, Iowa. They didn't stay long in the Wards' window, as The Escorts quickly became Eastern Iowa's #1 touring and recording rock music attraction. </p><p><br></p><p>In 1966 they were signed to New York's Red Bird Records label and quickly came out with I Wonder If She Loves Me, written by Roger Booth. It was listed in the Spotlight Singles of the July 2, 1966, issue of Billboard Magazine. It was with the release of this record that The Escorts changed their name to The Do's & The Don'ts at the urging of the record label. </p><p><br></p><p>Fri, Oct 26 7:00PM-11:00PM </p><p>American Legion Stinocher Post 460 </p><p>222 E Main St. Solon, IA 52333 </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stinocher460/">https://www.facebook.com/stinocher460/ </a></p><p>Read more at <a href="http://www.escortsdosdonts.com/rock-music-history.html">http://www.escortsdosdonts.com/rock-music-history.html</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.escortsdosdonts/">http://www.escortsdosdonts</a></p><p><br></p></span></section><section><ul></ul></section></p> 2018-10-14 23:00:00 -0500
10/26/187:00 p.m.American Legion Stinocher Post 460Solon -
Safety Scoop - Learn about Fraud, Scams and Identity Theft
<p>Learn how to spot common fraud and scams, the strategies scammers use to trick people, and how to prevent identity theft. This presentation is free and open to all ages. Optional tour of the fire station available; refreshments provided.</p> 2018-07-03 12:00:00 -0500
10/24/1811:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids