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Iowa Junior Duck Stamp 2022 Winners Traveling Display
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Come view the winning art of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 2022 Iowa Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>The Junior Duck Stamp Program uses an art and science curriculum to teach students in grades K-12 the wonders of our natural world through the use of conservation principles of our North American waterfowl species and the habitats throughout the continental United States and Territories. </p></div>
10/07/229:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Friday Morning Art Den
<p>Join us Friday Mornings 10-Noon in Studio 17 to create art in a collaborative atmosphere. Our studio has plenty of supplies ready to use. Both beginner and professional artists are welcome to attend. Just $5!</p><p>Studio 17: 907 17th St NE, Cedar Rapids IA</p> 2022-10-07 12:00:00 -0500
10/07/2210:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
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Together in Song Chorus for Care Givers and Care Receivers
<p>A fun, no-pressure chorus for individuals living with chronic conditions, their care partners and volunteer companion singers. Registration is required prior to September 9th start date. Sponsored by Family Caregivers Center of Mercy. Location at Hallagan Education Center in Mercy Hospital.</p> 2022-10-07 12:00:00 -050010/07/2210:00 a.m.Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education CenterCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-07 16:00:00 -050010/07/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-07 04:00:00 -050010/07/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
"Magic: The Gathering" Trading Card Game
<p>Join us in the Union for some Friday Magic! "Magic: The Gathering" is a collectable trading card game where two players summon monsters and cast spells to bring their opponent’s life count to zero. Learn the rules, build a deck, challenge your opponent, and try again. Legacy Cards are provided – leave your own cards at home. </p> 2022-09-29 16:30:00 -0500
10/07/222:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet
<p>This class gives you the basics if new to kumihimo and allows those with experience to hone their skills with adding beads to this ancient Japanese braiding art. The most utilized round braid, Kongoh Gumi (round braid) will be taught. No experience needed. Instructor: Laurel Kubby.</p><p><strong>$98 bring your own kumihimo disk or marudai and 8 weighted bobbins/$116 tools provided.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2022-09-19 20:30:00 -0500
10/07/225:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society Annual Action
<p>Knowledgeable club members act as auctioneers. Viewing is from 5:00-7:30 Friday night, at 7:30 Saturday morning and 8:00 Sunday morning. The 1st day runs from 9:00 a.m. to about 8:00 p.m. with hot food available during the day and a dinner offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The 2nd day runs from 9:00 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m., again with hot food available.<br><br>Cash, credit card (with small service fee) or good check is accepted for payment. Iowa sales tax of 7% is also added to all items. Bidders who provide Iowa tax permits are exempt from paying it.<br><br>If you can't stay for those special lots you want, you can leave a maximum bid, and a club member will bid for you up to your maximum. </p> 2022-10-03 20:00:00 -0500
10/08/229:00 a.m.Amana RV Park and Event CenterAmana -
LWV Linn County Canddidate Forums Oct 8
<p>The Linn County League of Women Voters is sponsoring four non-partisan candidate forums for area legislative positions Saturday, October 8 at Kirkwood’s Linn Regional Center, 1770 Boyson Road in Hiawatha.</p><p>The forums will be in-person and live streamed. Attendees can submit questions during the forums. For those planning to view the livestream, questions may be submitted through an online form at <a href="http://www.lwvlinncounty.org/">www.lwvlinncounty.org</a> by Friday, October 7 at 5 pm. To view the live stream, click the forum link on this website.</p><p>All area candidates for the House and Senate Districts were invited to participate in the forums to share their legislative priorities prior to the November 8 election.</p><p>House District 73 candidate Elizabeth Wilson, House District 74 candidate Eric Gjerde and Senate District 37 candidate Molly Donahoe will participate in the 9:00-9:45 am forum. House District 73 candidate Susie Wienacht has a scheduling conflict and Senate District 37 candidate Kurt Bendixen did not respond to the invitation to participate.</p><p>Candidates participating in the 10:00-10:45 am forum include House District 77 candidate Jeff Cooling running unopposed, House District 78 candidate Sami Sheetz and Senate District 39 candidate Liz Bennett. House District 78 candidate Anne Fairchild declined to participate as did Senate District 39 candidate Edward Bernie Hayes.</p><p>The 11:00-11:45 forum will include House District 79 candidate Tracy Ehlert, who is running unopposed, House District 80 candidates Art Staed and Barrett Hubbard, and Senate District 40 candidates Kris Gulick and Todd Taylor.</p><p>The final forum is Noon-12:45 pm with House District 83 candidate Kris Nall, House District 84 candidate Sara Yedlik, and Senate District 43 candidates Charlie McClintock, Bruce Gardner, and Jessica Wiskus. House District 83 candidate Cindy Golding says she is not available, and House District 84 candidate Thomas Gerhold did not respond to the forum invitation.</p><p>The forums are conducted by league members and community volunteers under LWV forum guidelines. The League of Women Voters of Linn County conducts the forums as part of its voter education program. </p><p>The League of Women Voters Linn County is a non-profit volunteer political organization that neither supports or opposes any candidate or political party, encourages citizen participation in government and is open to everyone 16 years and older.</p><p> ###</p><p><br></p> 2022-09-28 12:45:00 -050010/08/229:00 a.m.Kirkwood Regional CenterHiawatha -
Kids Connect
<p>Join us for a FREE 8-week interactive workshop that will explore how children learn through play! This workshop is open to parents and their children and will include 60 minutes of child-directed free-play and a 30 minutes circle time including singing and dancing, a snack, and stories. Transportation and interpretation available upon request.</p><p>Register today!<br><a href="http://conta.cc/3yJ0vVp?fbclid=IwAR1WSe8pcwReuLZn22zXkNruaeYtxBdp3fiToAUiFAWfAQclQ3ldMKKZfCc" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">conta.cc/3yJ0vVp</a></p> 2022-10-08 10:30:00 -0500
10/08/229:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Free movie Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
<p>Free movie sponsored by Sweetopia at Collins Road Theater </p><p>Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory</p><p>Go to Collins Road Theatre at 10:00 am</p> 2022-10-05 12:00:00 -0500
10/08/2210:00 a.m.SweetopiaMarion -
Spooktacular Pet Event
<p>Eastern Iowa Pet Expo is having our 1 st ever Spooktacular Pet Event on Saturday October 8th at the Iowa National Guard Armory at 1500 Wright Brothers Blvd. . Many adoptable pets coming with crafters, vendors and much more. Bring your pets in costume with proper vaccinations. </p> 2022-09-29 15:00:00 -0500
10/08/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids National Guard ArmoryCedar Rapids -
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12 Strand Kumihimo Sampler Necklace
<p>This necklace is an introduction to 12-strand</p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"> braiding. It is made of 5 different patterns, 2 of them involve the same braid made both clockwise and counterclockwise. One is a rectangular braid. The class will include how to transition from one braid to the next. Instructor: Laurel Kubby.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>$126—bring your own kumihimo disk or marudai and 8 weighted bobbins/$144 tools provided.</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Prerequisite:</strong> <strong>Any experience with a foam disk or marudai.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> 2022-09-19 16:00:00 -0500
10/08/2210:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Book Binding
<p>Explore the art of book binding by seeing examples of resident artist Harper Folsom's work, learning about different techniques and using tools provided to create your own unique bound book. Suggested for ages 13 and older.</p><p>Saturday, Oct. 8, 10-11:30 am<br>Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room</p><p>Friday, Oct. 21, 10-11:30 am<br>Ladd Library, Community Room</p> 2022-08-30 11:30:00 -0500
10/08/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome. </p> 2022-10-08 16:00:00 -050010/08/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-08 04:00:00 -050010/08/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
42 North Winery Party
<p>Come celebrate 1 year of business with us at 42 North Winery featuring Good Morrows Pizza truck, Cheese from Cinnamon Ridge Farms, and live entertainment by Todd Frank and the Cedar River Whalers.We will have 8 varieties of wine available, and vineyard tours. Saturday October 8, 11-5pm. 2894 61st Street Lane Vinton, IA. Follow us on Facebook for more info</p> 2022-10-02 17:00:00 -0500
10/08/2211:00 a.m.42 North WineryVinton -
Community Harvest Potluck and Program
<p>Sat. Oct. 8 community potluck and program at Andersen Center Point Library community room, 720 Main St., Center Point. Supper at 6; table service and drink provided. Program at 7: "Tomorrow is Another Day" by Marion historian Kathy Wilson, centered on famous novel "Gone With the Wind" and its influence on modern attitudes toward race and the Civil War. Free. Everyone welcome to bring a covered dish and join us for supper. Or just come for the program.</p><p>Sponsored by the Center Point Historical Society and Friends of the Center Point Library </p> 2022-09-20 20:30:00 -050010/08/226:00 p.m.Andersen Center Point LibraryCenter Point -
Scream Acres Scream Park
<p>There are 4 Haunted Attractions included in your ticket! </p><p>1. Haunted Cornfield</p><p>2. Slaughterhouse</p><p>3. Sinister Silo 3D</p><p>4. Cell Block Z</p> 2022-10-08 22:00:00 -0500
10/08/226:00 p.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Prairiewoods Harvest Dinner
<p>Join Prairiewoods for a celebration and showcase of creation’s beauty as we share the abundance of local food that Prairiewoods and our local community lend to our pallet! As we have expanded our food justice mission at Prairiewoods, more time and resources are dedicated to the awareness of and access to fresh, local and sustainable food production. This four-course meal with optional wine pairing is our way of inviting more people to engage with this mission and help ensure its maintenance, sustainability and growth. The meal will be held indoors in the beautiful atrium at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). For those eager to explore our gardens, edible landscapes and newly christened Four Winds Food Forest, we will be offering a tour and discussion of these spaces at 5 p.m. before the meal. The cost of this four-course meal to support food justice initiatives at Prairiewoods is $60, with an optional $25 wine pairing. (Wine pairing must be reserved by phone.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-14 21:00:00 -0500
10/08/226:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Nature's Best Hope
<p dir="ltr">Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 106 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home, The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller, The Nature of Oaks, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award. In 2021 he co-founded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, Allegheny College, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr">Bring your copy of a book authored by Dr. Tallamy and arrive at 6:30PM for a signing. Copies will not be available at the door. Presentation begins at 7pm. Must pre-register. This event is in partnership with and made possible by the Monarch Research Project. Cost: $5M, $10NM</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p><p><br></p> 2022-09-02 20:30:00 -050010/08/226:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Progress Iowa Corn Feed
<p>The <a href="https://www.progressiowacornfeed.com/">Progress Iowa Corn Feed</a> is an opportunity for Iowans to register to vote, get informed about issues facing our state and country from local leaders and candidates, all while hearing live music, in a family friendly atmosphere at NewBo City Market. There will be activities for kids, booths hosted by community organizations where people can learn how to get involved, and a corn themed lunch menu available from vendors at NewBo. Join us for a free, fun-filled day!</p> 2022-09-05 15:00:00 -050010/08/2211:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Cosmic Horn Earrings
<p>This class combines peyote-based geometric forms to create a pair of 3-dimensional earrings. You will learn to make two components as well as how to connect them. Instructor: Laurel Kubby.</p><p><strong>Prerequisite:</strong> <strong>Peyote stitch skills.</strong></p><p>Registration is $126 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p><p>Beading stations are distanced, and masks are required. Demos projected onto a large screen.</p> 2022-09-19 16:00:00 -0500
10/09/2211:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Studio Sunday - FREE
<p>We are all things Arts, Crafts, Hobby, and Sewing. The entire studio is open to you on Sundays between noon - 4pm for FREE. Bring a project you are working on from home and socialize while you create at Threads! Want to try something new or use the studios materials for your project? Just drop us a donation for materials used!</p> 2022-10-09 16:00:00 -0500
10/09/2212:00 p.m.Threads Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
"Pivot," an Exhibit of Works by Kimberlee Rocca at The ArtiFactory Gallery
<p>Kimberlee Rocca, BFA Graduate U of I 1991, will be exhibiting her works at The Artifactory Gallery August 17-October 23. This unique venue is the perfect setting for Rocca to share her creative journey from 2 Dimensional foil and mixed media works into a world of wall sculpture reliefs and 3 Dimensional free-standing sculptures. “Pivot” is an interactive exhibit, presentation and discussion as Rocca opens her world of creativity for hands on exploration and participation from visitors. The Gallery is open Wednesday 3:00-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Masks are encouraged.</p> 2022-10-09 17:00:00 -0500
10/09/221:00 p.m.The ArtiFactoryIowa City -
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Grief Share at Calvary Baptist Church
<p>It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you have lost a loved one, you have probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you have never faced before. Grief Share groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Beginning Sunday, August 7 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm we will begin a 13-week series of Grief Share. You are welcome to begin attending the Grief Share group at any session. Each is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence.</p><p>Please call (319) 396-3233 to register.</p> 2022-10-09 20:00:00 -050010/09/226:00 p.m.Calvary Baptist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Babygarten
<p>Join us in person on Mondays! Babygarten is an educational curriculum for babies featuring songs, movement, literacy tips, and free play.</p> 2022-10-10 09:30:00 -050010/10/229:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2022-10-10 22:00:00 -0500
10/10/221:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
Prairiewoods Knitters & Stitchers
<p>Practice knitting and stitching in the company of new friends! This is a group of crafters of various skill levels who create handmade goods for charity at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). New participants are always welcome, including those who are new to knitting and crocheting. Together we create hats, mittens, blankets and baby items for charity. Grab your needles and join us! This group meets in person on the second Tuesday morning and fourth Wednesday evening of each month. The group is free, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-09 11:00:00 -0500
10/11/229:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-11 16:00:00 -050010/11/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids