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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> 2021-08-09 20:00:00 -0500
10/27/216:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Hiawatha Farmers Market
<div dir="auto">Hiawatha Farmers Market - Sundays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the 10th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park. Shopping at a farmers' market is not the same as shopping at a supermarket. Meet the producers while finding the summer's best fresh fruits and vegetables, just-picked flowers, fresh from the oven breads and pastries, jams, honey and one of-a-kind arts and crafts by local artisans.</div> 2021-10-24 13:00:00 -0500
10/24/2110:00 a.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
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Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-24 16:00:00 -0500
10/24/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Hoover Forum: Presidents Learning about Presidents
<p>Join us as three speakers examine and share stories of the presidential visits, including First Ladies, to the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. Can you name the five Presidents who visited Hoover's Presidential Library in West Branch? How about the other heads of state, first ladies, and other dignitaries? Learn who they are and why they came.</p><p>The panel includes historian and author Richard Norton Smith, retired Hoover archivist Dwight Miller and former Hoover Library director Tim Walch. The event will be moderated by Hoover Library director Dr. Thomas Schwartz.</p> 2021-09-24 15:00:00 -0500
10/24/211:00 p.m.Hyatt RegencyCoralvile -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-25 16:00:00 -0500
10/25/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
An Afternoon with Elizabeth C. Bunce
<p>Join us for a conversation with author Elizabeth Bunce on Monday, October 25 at 1 PM Central. We do ask that you register for this free event so we can provide a safe virtual experience for everyone who attends. Register at https://swampfoxbookstore.com/myrtle</p><p><br></p><p>Elizabeth C. Bunce is the Edgar Award-winning author of the Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series, beginning with Premeditated Myrtle, a 2021 Edgar Allan Poe "Edgar" Award Winner, a Society of Midland Authors Honoree, a Library of Congress 2021 Book Festival Selection, an Amazon Top 20 Children's Book of the Year for 2020, an Indie Next Pick, and nominee for both the Agatha Award and Anthony Award.</p><p><br></p><p>The series continues in How to Get Away with Myrtle (a #1 Amazon New Release) available now, Cold-Blooded Myrtle (arriving October 5, 2021), and In Myrtle Peril (to be published in 2022). Her first novel, A Curse Dark as Gold, won the inaugural William C. Morris Award for a young adult debut novel and was named a Smithsonian Notable Book and an Amelia Bloomer Project selection. Her high fantasy Thief Errant series includes the novels StarCrossed, A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best book for 2010, and Liar's Moon, one of Kirkus Blog's Favorite YA Novels of 2011. StarCrossed and A Curse Dark as Gold have appeared on Oprah's Kids Reading List. Her novels have been named to the ALA's Best Fiction for Young Adults list, and she is a four-time Kansas Notable Book winner. An accomplished needlewoman and historical costumer, Elizabeth lives in the Midwest with her husband, her cats, and a boggart who steals books.</p> 2021-08-31 14:00:00 -0500
10/25/211:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
Yarn It!
<p>This program is for anyone who would like to work on their in knitting, crochet, and yarn projects in a social setting, share what they are making, or would like to learn how to make items with yarn.</p> 2021-11-04 19:30:00 -050011/04/216:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Babygarten
<p>A fun time for caregivers and babies to bond. Proven to help baby's brain development.</p><p>Older siblings are invited to attend as well.</p> 2021-10-26 09:45:00 -0500
10/26/219:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-26 16:00:00 -0500
10/26/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Prayer Experience Series with Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray and reflect including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, embodied prayer, silent prayer and guided meditation. Join Prairiewoods and facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings for this ongoing prayer series via Zoom and experience the joys of prayer and meditation together. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link (https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09). If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and passcode 042717. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is not required. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2021-01-26 12:00:00 -0600
10/26/2111:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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>Tour Guide: Mike Bryant</p><p>Meeting location: Town Centre Plaza, Third Avenue & Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401</p><p>General Public: $7.00<br>Members of The History Center $5.00<br>TICKETS: <a href="https://www.historycenter.org/tours?fbclid=IwAR3n6J0llgj_jpljJKZBya_pfWBJsekRfc1it9HEiRb6sTnMaZwB2nhvuNs" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.historycenter.org/tours</a></p><p>Walking tours are sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust</p>
10/26/216:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-27 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Fall Faculty Series: Heroism and Sacrifice After the Attack
<p>On September 11, 2001, we witnessed countless acts of selflessness and heroism in response to the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. We honor all of the individuals who laid their life on the line to help those in need.</p><p>MMU'S Fall Faculty Series presents Dr. Norma Linda Mattingly, associate professor of education, in a commemorative conversation about the heroism and selflessness in response to 9/11.</p><p>This event will be held on campus and is open to the community. If you aren't able to attend in-person, we will be livestreaming on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MountMercyUniversity?fbclid=IwAR0nuh22ivSLBMrOLaBz34xbV6h6mVcGUgkDhLkk-XMXgqYnfhjlh8APaxk" rel="nofollow" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MountMercyUniversity</a>.</p> 2021-09-16 19:00:00 -0500
10/27/216:00 p.m.Mount Mercy University, Flaherty Community Room (204 Basile Hall)Cedar Rapids -
Thew Brewing - Autumn Harvest - Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>Join us at a new location, Threw Brewing. Classes are limited in size, please make sure to buy your ticket to make sure you have a spot Payment is required in advanced $30 per person <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR37kMAiLskXirMPJ0D-nL3fcm-JIKUWa8d3_2FRrVrcLaBUwRGiSz5fm1s" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a> All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. No outside beverage is allowed, but outside food is. By the end of the night, you will be amazed at the artwork you have created on a 16x20 canvas!<br>**Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class . Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable, however, and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only. If you need to cancel or move your reservation you must notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com 24 hours prior to the event you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. *All cancellation issues must be resolved through email.*<br><a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR064VGctO02WgJwfHedNnrx3UgXXGTfGAXtSSqCXaaiwADlQPKb6WKprGw" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Amanda Happel, Cork N Canvas Iowa Mobile Painting Studio 319-929-4300 - Office Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Book an upcoming event Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/?__cft__[0]=AZWcYaMHR0M444LPXHTvJq7mMf1uhVcabMohfud6p1WY-i0ZzNmt_3Z7MeKHftERc5Ei9P-GpH0sZ_TvKwsYbTuA-9jY2Hur8ADOKdrNiNP21h_5vriVzj6cjhlC_hTe0wYYvb2FMMXarxRXvwz9cQOvA4VluhaKdnxc7mXZkSU7pw&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a> Website: www.CorknCanvasIowa.comLocally Owned Eastern Iowa Company since 2014</p>
11/11/216:00 p.m.Thew Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-28 16:00:00 -0500
10/28/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Men Exploring Faith at Prairiewoods
<p>Behavioral scientists and spiritual guides have noted a major transformation in the life direction of many men as we mature. It may happen gradually or abruptly, as early as our 20s or in our 50s or 60s. Some men never make this shift, described as a change from goal drivenness to receptivity, from ego to wisdom. The transition can start from the inside (Why am I doing what I’m doing?) or the outside (from a loss or threat), and it may seem disruptive while on the way to being life-enhancing. Join with a small group of reflective men at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) in honest conversation about these changes. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and is facilitated by Jeff Schumacher. A free-will offering is accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2021-08-09 17:30:00 -0500
10/28/214:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Silver Oak Trick-or-Treating
<p>Silver Oak is hosting a trick-or-treating event for our residents on Thursday, October 28th from 5-7 PM. Our staff wanted to host an event for our them to celebrate the Halloween festivities. We're planning on giving out bags of candy to community members dressed up in costumes outside. Because our residents are currently quarantined and unable to leave the facility, they will have the opportunity to watch community members from their windows. We're hoping these event will help foster community and compassion within the City of Marion.</p> 2021-10-20 19:00:00 -0500
10/28/215:00 p.m.Silver Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterMarion -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-29 16:00:00 -0500
10/29/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Halloween Fashion Show
<p>The City of Marion will host its first-ever Halloween Fashion Show at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, in the Uptown Artway (between 10th and 11th Streets and 7th and 8th Avenues).</p><p>Children of all ages are invited to show off their Halloween costumes two days early and collect candy and treats. Each look will be announced as kids walk across the stage, and families can show off a group costume if their look includes more than one person.</p><p>Registration is required to participate (<a href="https://forms.gle/FziBocGKGuxB9feo9?fbclid=IwAR0GxEicYJuqUIiouJcGqWSE7MReB5O8jXTSLHfiq7r-AT5-eJVJZTh6Ov8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/FziBocGKGuxB9feo9</a>), but all princesses, superheroes, ghosts and goblins are welcome to stop by the free event to grab some candy and enjoy the show.</p><p>Participants should check-in at the registration table at the 10th Street entrance to the Uptown Artway the day of the event.</p> 2021-10-14 17:00:00 -0500
10/29/214:00 p.m.Uptown ArtwayMarion -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge. For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $18 for soft glass and $22 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time. A basic metals studio is available for $18. 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. You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab.</p> 2021-10-29 20:00:00 -0500
10/29/214:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
STRICTLY TEAL Trunk or Treat
<p>Join Hiawatha Parks and Recreation, local businesses, non-profits and individuals in the 10th Avenue Parking lot of Guthridge Park for a STRICTLY TEAL TRUNK OR TREAT on Friday, October 29th from 4:30 - 5:30 PM.</p><p>Children and individuals with food allergies, special diets and those who prefer to steer clear of the traditional sugar filled treats of Halloween are welcome to come "trick or treat" and receive non-food items in an effort to promote an inclusive Halloween!</p><p>Would your business or non-profit like to get involved? Email Ambyr Severson and ask how you can help! aseverson@hiawatha-iowa.com</p> 2021-10-12 17:30:00 -0500
10/29/214:30 p.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
Iowa City Genealogical Society
<p>“Searching for Birth Family Members Separated by Adoption When the Identities of Those Relatives Are Not Known”</p><p>Karen Alderson will present the October 30th program for the Iowa City Genealogical Society. She will review the history of adoption laws in Iowa, including the closing of records for adoptions finalized between July 4, 1941, to the mid-1970s and the retroactive closure of adoption record finalized before July 4, 1941. She will discuss the adaption of methods by which adoptees and birth families may obtain limited information about each other. Karen will also share some of her search strategies, including DNA familial matching.</p><p>Karen Alderson, has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in mathematics and library science from Upper Iowa University, a Master of Arts Degree in Librarianship from the University of Denver (CO). She obtained Iowa private investigator licensing in 1990 after locating (in less than 3 hours of work) the birth mother of an adoptee born in California in 1947. Her first case after obtaining PI licensing was locating the birth father for the same client.</p><p>Everyone is welcome to participate in the Zoom meeting, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Non- members can send an email to icgsnews@gmail.com to receive details on how to join the meeting.</p> 2021-10-20 22:30:00 -050010/30/219:30 a.m.LDS Family History CenterIOWA CITY -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-30 16:00:00 -0500
10/30/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Coggon Fire-Rescue Drive Thru Dinner
<p>Coggon Fire and Rescue will be hosting their second annual benefit drive-thru dinner. This will be held on Saturday, October 30th, serving from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Coggon Fire Station. They will be serving 10-12 oz. pork chops (grilled by the Iowa Pork Producers), baked potato with butter and sour cream, garlic butter green beans, dinner roll, and birthday cake for dessert. Coggon's firefighters will be celebrating their 125th birthday! Price will be free-will donation. Money raised will be to update equipment and purchase new equipment. </p> 2021-10-12 19:00:00 -050010/30/214:30 p.m.Coggon Fire-RescueCoggon -
Fall Festival at the Hiawatha Farmers Market
<p>Halloween Sunday, October 31st at Guthridge Park from 10:00am - 1:00pm</p><p><br>Events include:</p><p>10am - 1pm (while supplies last) - Tricks and Treats from Market Vendors</p><p>10am - 1pm - Balloon Twisters from Living Characters</p><p>10:15am - Prestige Dance Studio performs</p><p>10:30am - Hi Crew Kiwanis Costume Contest & Pet Costume Contest</p><p>11am - 12:30pm - School of Rock performs</p> 2021-10-12 13:00:00 -0500
10/31/2110:00 a.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
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Trunk-or-Treat at St. Paul's UMC
<p>No tricks here, only treats! Join us on October 31st from 10:00-11:00 am for our annual St. Paul’s Trunk-or-Treat! We will be on the 14th Street parking lot following our 9:00 am worship. Grab your neighbors and your friends and join us for spooktacular time. Questions? Contact Julie Hanlin (<a href="mailto:jhanlin@stpaulsumc.org" target="_blank"><strong>jhanlin@stpaulsumc.org</strong></a>).</p> 2021-10-08 11:00:00 -0500
10/31/2110:00 a.m.St. Paul's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Hiawatha Farmers Market
<div dir="auto">Hiawatha Farmers Market - Sundays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the 10th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park. Shopping at a farmers' market is not the same as shopping at a supermarket. Meet the producers while finding the summer's best fresh fruits and vegetables, just-picked flowers, fresh from the oven breads and pastries, jams, honey and one of-a-kind arts and crafts by local artisans.</div> 2021-10-31 13:00:00 -0500
10/31/2110:00 a.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-10-31 16:00:00 -0500
10/31/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. </p> 2021-11-01 16:00:00 -0500
11/01/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-11-01 16:00:00 -0500
11/01/2110:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids,