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  Walking Stick Adventures Farm

  2347 L Ave, Williamsburg

• Oak Hill Cemetery Historical Walking Tour

  <p>Weather permitting. This is the traditional walking tour. Subjects to be covered will include general cemetery history, early pioneer families and interesting facts about the monuments.</p><p>Tours will begin at the Stone Pavilion at the 15th Street entrance, last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours and require walking on uneven surfaces at a leisurely pace so please wear appropriate footwear.</p><p>Reservations not required.</p><p>e-mail oakhillcemeterycr@gmail.com for information or message on Facebook at Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Rapids Iowa</p><p>$5 per person. Proceeds and donations will go to Oak Hill Cemetery Improvement Fund.</p><p>With ongoing construction on Mt. Vernon Road, the 15^th Street entrance may not be open. Please arrive by the entrance at the top of the hill or the 19^th Street entrance gate.</p> 2023-09-27 15:30:00 -0500

  10/08/23 @ 1:30 p.m.

  1:30 p.m.

  Oak Hill Cemetery Association

  Cedar Rapids

• Afternoon Nature & Forest Therapy Experience at Prairiewoods

  <p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $15, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-21 16:00:00 -0500

  10/09/23 @ 2:30 p.m.

  2:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Hot Cider Hustle-Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 5K and 10K

  <p>Half marathon,5K and 10K run starting at NewBo City Market and run along the beautiful Cedar River Trail. All finishers will receive a cup of hot cider and a caramel apple! &nbsp; </p> 2023-01-28 12:00:00 -0600

  10/14/23 @ 8:30 a.m.

  8:30 a.m.

  NewBo City Market

  Cedar Rapids

• New Oak Hill Cemetery Walking Tour — Explore Block 95 and surrounding area

  <p>This is a new tour. We call it the artists and business leader tour. We will explore Block 95 and surrounding areas and discuss artists and other influential families of the area. Marvin Cone, Dr. McKeeby, Jane Boyd and others will be featured on this tour. Meet near the flagpole and veterans area of the cemetery. We will be walking on uneven surfaces at a leisurely pace so please wear appropriate footwear. Reservations not required.</p><p>e-mail oakhillcemeterycr@gmail.com for information or message on Facebook at Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Rapids Iowa</p><p>$5 per person. Proceeds and donations will go to Oak Hill Cemetery Improvement Fund.</p><p>With ongoing construction on Mt. Vernon Road, the 15^th Street entrance may not be open. Please arrive by the entrance at the top of the hill or the 19^th Street entrance gate.</p> 2023-09-27 15:30:00 -0500

  10/15/23 @ 1:30 p.m.

  1:30 p.m.

  Oak Hill Cemetery Association

  Cedar Rapids

• Creep the Alley Walking Tour

  <p>Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.</p><p>Included are stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear.</p><p>This tour is also offered on October 24.</p><p>Tour Guide: Jenny Thielman</p><p>Meeting location: Town Centre Plaza, Third Avenue &amp; Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401</p><p>Walking tours are sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank &amp; Trust.&nbsp;</p> 2023-09-26 19:00:00 -0500

  10/17/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  The History Center

  Cedar Rapids

• NEW Walk Around the Lake Oak Hill Cemetery Tour

  <p>NEW TOUR. Weather permitting. Did you know at one time Oak Hill Cemetery had a lake? It was later drained and converted to burial spaces but the area has a rich and diverse ethnic history. Walk with us as we share the history from this time period. Meet at the grassy area south of the Douglas family mausoleum. The tour will require walking on uneven surfaces at a leisurely pace so please wear appropriate footwear. Reservations not required.</p><p>e-mail oakhillcemeterycr@gmail.com for information or message on Facebook at Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Rapids Iowa</p><p>$5 per person. Proceeds and donations will go to Oak Hill Cemetery Improvement Fund.</p><p>&nbsp;With ongoing construction on Mt. Vernon Road, the 15^th Street entrance may not be open. Please arrive by the entrance at the top of the hill or the 19^th Street entrance gate.</p> 2023-09-27 19:00:00 -0500

  10/22/23 @ 1:30 p.m.

  1:30 p.m.

  Oak Hill Cemetery

  Cedar Rapids

• “Slovak Settlers” Author Talk

  <p>Although the history of Slovakia is a history of migration, little is known about the legions of men, women, and children who dared to cross the ocean. One third of the nation left behind everything they knew in search of jobs, money, and hope.</p><p>This book brings together 44 voices; descendants of the original Slovak settlers from Canada, Argentina, Australia, and the U.S. They piece together a timeless tale of separation, loss, and yearning to reconnect with our roots. Find the book in our museum store or&nbsp;<a data-link-type="web" href="https://store.ncsml.org/product/slovak-settlers/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">online</a>.</p><p>Global Slovakia is a not-for-profit organization based in Slovakia. It was founded in 2017 by two Slovak scholars and writers, with a passion for their home country. &nbsp;Its mission is to share Slovakia with the world and celebrate the country and its people. Global Slovakia produces original literature, it runs an online academy and organizes regular monthly webinars.</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> Free</p><p><strong>Zuzana Palovic, Ph.D.<br></strong><br>Zuzana is a daughter of Slovak immigrants. She was born in communist Czechoslovakia, before her family fled the Iron Curtain to Canada, where she was raised and educated. Although she lived far away from her homeland, Zuzana never forgot her roots.</p><p>Dr Palovic studied in the United States and was a NCAA Division #1 athlete. She continued her education in Europe and completed her doctoral studies in the United Kingdom, where she studied migration.</p><p>Zuzana returned to her native homeland in 2018 and established Global Slovakia. She has authored and co-authored five books. Moreover, Dr Palovic was the co-founder of the One Slovak Family initiative that championed a law change in the Slovak Citizenship Act to make it accessible to Slovak descendants.</p><p><strong>Gabriela Bereghazyova, Ph.D.</strong></p><p>Gabriela was born in socialist Czechoslovakia and raised in independent Slovakia where she completed a master’s degree in Cultural Studies where she first came across the history of Slovak emigration and the stories of&nbsp;<em>amerikáni&nbsp;</em>(Slovaks who returned home from America<em>)&nbsp;</em>that planted the first seeds of interest in this legacy.</p><p>Gabriela continued her education at prestigious universities in the United Kingdom where she developed her unique approach to exploring, understanding and sharing Slovakia’s long historic legacy with the world.</p><p>An expert on social patterns in Slovakia, and a Director of Global Slovakia, she is dedicated to promoting Slovakia’s history and culture, and helping Slovaks around the world to reconnect with their ancestral homeland.</p> 2023-09-28 19:30:00 -0500

  10/23/23 @ 6:30 p.m.

  6:30 p.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Creep the Alley Walking Tour - 2

  <p>Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.</p><p>Included are stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear.</p><p>This tour is also offered on October 24.</p><p>Tour Guide: Jenny Thielman</p><p>Meeting location: Town Centre Plaza, Third Avenue &amp; Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401</p><p>Walking tours are sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank &amp; Trust.&nbsp;</p> 2023-09-26 19:00:00 -0500

  10/24/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  The History Center

  Cedar Rapids

• Ely Spooky Walk

  <p>Warm up at the library during the Spooky Walk and enjoy a Halloween Book Walk and treats! </p> 2023-09-27 19:00:00 -0500

  10/26/23 @ 5:00 p.m.

  5:00 p.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely