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Have the little ones with you? These things to do are kid-friendly and family oriented! From community meet ups to educational outings at museums, outdoors, or sports and recreation activities.
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Drumming for Healing at Prairiewoods
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Feel the Creator’s rhythm inside you during a drum circle. Join facilitator Sheri Mealhouse (Hawkwoman) at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. In the cosmic experience, drumming touches us at a deep level and brings all creation together as a community. Especially now, when our external and internal worlds can be so polarized, communication that bears witness to creative love is very important. Drumming—and feeling the Creator’s rhythm inside of us—resonates with a variety of people. All racial, economic, denominational and other differences can disappear when a group of people share rhythm. As you prayerfully listen to other drummers in order to make music, the whole group becomes one! These drum circles take place twice a month, and you may attend one or all. No experience is necessary. You are welcome to bring your own drum or use one of ours. This drum circle will meet near the pond south of the Center if the weather is nice or in the Art Room during inclement weather. A free-will offering to the facilitator will be accepted. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.<o:p></o:p></span></p> 2017-08-19 19:00:00 -0500
7/23/186:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Cultivate Hope Market
<p>Buy fresh, local produce directly from our Urban Farm! The <a href="http://www.hub25.org/market/">Cultivate Hope Market </a>will take place every Tuesday from 4:00 - 6:30 PM through October 30.</p><p>SNAP/EBT will be accepted. Produce will be sold at half price for income qualified individuals through our <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef7uavtddffd413a&oseq=&c=&ch=">Farm Fresh Friends program</a>.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.hub25.org/market/">www.hub25.org/market</a> for more information about what will be at the market and to learn how you can pre-order your produce online.</p><p>All proceeds go to support <a href="http://www.hub25.org/">Matthew 25</a> and our programs here in the Cedar Rapids community. By shopping at the Cultivate Hope Market, you will be providing healthy and fresh food for you and your family, as well as helping to strengthen our local community.</p> 2018-07-24 18:30:00 -0500
7/24/184:00 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
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Mount Vernon Creates Weekly Vinyl Nights
<p>Mount Vernon Creates is hosting weekly Vinyl Nights. Weekly wine specials on Cedar Ridge Wine and accessories. Bring your own records or just enjoy ours. Come reminisce, enjoy some art and wine with us. </p>
7/26/185:00 p.m.Mount Vernon CreatesMount Vernon -
Colonies in Bloom
<p>Tour beautiful private gardens of early summer flowers. </p> 2017-02-10 17:00:00 -0600
7/28/1810:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Cultivate Hope Market
<p>Buy fresh, local produce directly from our Urban Farm! The <a href="http://www.hub25.org/market/">Cultivate Hope Market </a>will take place every Tuesday from 4:00 - 6:30 PM through October 30.</p><p>SNAP/EBT will be accepted. Produce will be sold at half price for income qualified individuals through our <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef7uavtddffd413a&oseq=&c=&ch=">Farm Fresh Friends program</a>.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.hub25.org/market/">www.hub25.org/market</a> for more information about what will be at the market and to learn how you can pre-order your produce online.</p><p>All proceeds go to support <a href="http://www.hub25.org/">Matthew 25</a> and our programs here in the Cedar Rapids community. By shopping at the Cultivate Hope Market, you will be providing healthy and fresh food for you and your family, as well as helping to strengthen our local community.</p> 2018-07-31 18:30:00 -0500
7/31/184:00 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
The Aftermath of World War I: Postcards of Iowa Mason Jesse A. Danielson
<p>The Iowa Masonic Library opens a new temporary exhibition on July 9, 2018. The exhibit is composed of postcard photographs that Iowa Mason Jesse A. Danielson either took or purchased during his tour of duty in France, Belgium and Germany at the end of World War I Many show the devastation of places such as Ypres, Zeebrugge and Ostend in Belgium, Rheims in northeast France and Cologne in Germany.</p> 2018-07-23 17:00:00 -0500
7/23/188:00 a.m.Iowa Masonic Library and MuseumsCedar Rapids -
Gallery Exhibit-Summer Student Show
<p>This exhibit features artwork by current Mount Mercy University art & design students, made during the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. The artwork will be on display in the Janalyn Hanson White Gallery.</p><p>Projects include drawing, painting, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and printmaking.</p><p>Viewing during summer hours can be arranged by checking out a gallery key from the Sisters of Mercy University Center Information Desk. The gallery has no official hours during the summer, but the community is welcome anytime.</p><p><br></p>7/23/188:00 a.m.Mount Mercy University, Janalyn Hanson White GalleryCedar Rapids -
Good Shepherd Splash Canyon VBS
<p><strong>Good Shepherd Splash Canyon VBS 2018 – Now offered at two locations!</strong></p><p>Life is full of thrills and spills; we may not know what's around the bend, but God does! At Splash Canyon, kids discover that, on life's wild ride, Jesus is by our side.</p><p>Registration is open for children preschool through 8th grade for Splash Canyon VBS. Join us at one or both of our North Liberty or Cedar Rapids VBS events. Come along with us as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more. Can't wait to see you there! Students and volunteers can register online at <a href="http://gslcr.org">http://gslcr.org</a>. This is a free event. All welcome!</p><p><u>North Liberty</u><br>Quail Ridge Park<br>Zeller St, North Liberty<br>July 22<sup>nd </sup>11:30am-1:30pm</p><p><u>Cedar Rapids</u><br>Good Shepherd Lutheran Church<br>2900 42<sup>nd</sup> Street NE, Cedar Rapids<br>July 23-27<sup>th </sup>9-11:30am</p> 2018-05-18 11:30:00 -0500
7/23/189:00 a.m.Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran ChurchCedar Rapids -
Tall Grass to Knee High: A Century of Iowa Farming
<p>The exhibit will show how Iowa agriculture has changed over the decades by highlighting the areas of crops, conservation, livestock, machinery, buildings, people and farm life.</p> 2018-07-23 17:00:00 -0500
7/23/189:00 a.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to four-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’, toddlers', and preschoolers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-07-23 10:30:00 -0500
7/23/189:30 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
TRAIL of Johnson County Information Session
<p>Individuals interested in learning more about TRAIL of Johnson County, the membership-based nonprofit that helps older adults stay in their own homes as they age, are invited to attend a free public information session on Monday, July 23, from 10-11AM in Room 208 of the Iowa City-Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City. Presented by TRAIL Executive Director Hillary Ramaker, the session will address TRAIL’s history, mission and membership benefits, including volunteer services, access to a list of prescreened professional service providers and social and educational events.</p> 2018-07-16 11:00:00 -0500
7/23/1810:00 a.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Baby/Toddler Dance Class with Prestige Dance Studio
<p>Join us for a special demo dance class provided by Prestige Dance Studio! Dancing helps children with their physical, social and emotional development. Dancing that involves imaginative play can help children learn new words by linking new words with specific dance movements and actions.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-05-04 10:30:00 -05007/23/1810:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Getting to Know Your Community
<p>This weekly program will introduce you to</p><p>leaders in the Iowa City/Johnson County area.</p><p>This is a time for you to get to know what is</p><p>happening in the community, what changes you</p><p>can expect, and how to better utilize services.</p><p>Each week a different representative will give a</p><p>brief presentation, followed by your questions. A</p><p>full schedule for presentations will be available</p><p>at the front desk and publicized in our weekly</p><p>emails and posters around The Center. No</p><p>meeting on 7/2.</p><p>Tentative schedule of programs:</p><p>6/4: Ashley Monroe, Assistant City</p><p>Manager, Iowa City</p><p>6/11: Jeff Kellbach, Aging Specialist,</p><p>Johnson County</p><p>6/18: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks</p><p>and Recreation, Iowa City</p><p>6/25: To be determined</p><p>7/9: Kiley Remington, Elder Rights</p><p>Coordinator, The Heritage Agency</p><p>7/16-30: To be determined</p><p><br></p><p>Fee: none. No registration. <br>Open to All Ages</p> 2018-07-23 11:00:00 -05007/23/1810:00 a.m.The CenterIowa City -
Passport to the Parks- Kenwood Park
<p>Each week, a Pop-Up Library will appear in a different park in Cedar Rapids. You never know what you will find - games, crafts, stories, and more! You will be able to sign up for a library card, check out from a selection of popular books, and have fun, all in a different park each week. <br><br>Get Slimed! This week at Kenwood Park our slime station will be fully operational. Come prepared to get a little messy, but all for the sake of science! <br><br>This program is in partnership with the Girl Scouts and they will provide a short craft or activity at the end of each program. Every time to attend, you will receive a stamp on you park passport. If you attend at least four parks over the summer you will earn a badge, whether or not you are in the scout program. Boys and girls are most welcome at this portion of the event.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-05-04 11:30:00 -0500
7/23/1810:30 a.m.Kenwood ParkCedar Rapids -
Pop-Up Library in the Parks
<p>Each week, a Pop-Up Library will appear in a different City of Cedar Rapids Park. You never know what you will find - games, crafts, stories, and more! You will be able to sign up for a library cards, check out from a selection of popular books, and have fun, all in a different park each week.</p> 2018-07-23 11:30:00 -0500
7/23/1810:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public ParksCedar Rapids -
Tom Pease
<p>Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Tom Pease entertains with great music and audience participation that will have you rockin' and rollin' like no other performance.<br><br>With an infectious sense of fun and community building, he uses movement, sign language, humor, and joy to create concerts that leave audiences laughing and singing.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-05-04 14:00:00 -0500
7/23/181:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Rockin' Reptiles and Amazing Amphibians
<p>Do<span> </span>you<span> </span>know<span> </span>the<span> </span>difference<span> </span>between<span> </span>a<span> </span>reptile<span> </span>and<span> </span>an<span> </span>amphibian?<span> </span>After<span> </span>this<span> </span>program<span> </span>by<span> </span>the<span> </span>National<span> </span>Mississippi<span> </span>River<span> </span>Museum <span> </span>you<span> </span>will! This<span> </span>program<span> </span>is<span> </span>free<span> </span>and<span> </span>open<span> </span>to<span> </span>the<span> </span>public.</p> 2018-01-20 14:00:00 -0600
7/23/181:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tom Pease
<p>Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Tom Pease entertains with great music and audience participation that will have you rockin' and rollin' like no other performance.<br><br>With an infectious sense of fun and community building, he uses movement, sign language, humor, and joy to create concerts that leave audiences laughing and singing.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-05-04 16:30:00 -05007/23/183:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Mount Vernon Creates Weekly Vinyl Nights
<p>Mount Vernon Creates is hosting weekly Vinyl Nights. Weekly wine specials on Cedar Ridge Wine and accessories. Bring your own records or just enjoy ours. Come reminisce, enjoy some art and wine with us. </p>
8/02/185:00 p.m.Mount Vernon CreatesMount Vernon -
Tom Pease
<p>Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Tom Pease entertains with great music and audience participation that will have you rockin' and rollin' like no other performance.<br><br>With an infectious sense of fun and community building, he uses movement, sign language, humor, and joy to create concerts that leave audiences laughing and singing.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-05-04 19:00:00 -0500
7/23/186:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Better Read Than Dead Mystery Book Club
<p>Join us in Reading <em>Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore</em> by Matthew Sullivan. This book is a fiendishly clever bookstore mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. </p> 2018-07-23 19:00:00 -05007/23/186:00 p.m.M & M BooksCedar Rapids -
Malvina Hoffman: A Sculptor's Journey August 26, 2017 - August 31, 2018
<p><strong>Malvina Hoffman: A Sculptor’s Journey</strong></p><p>August 26, 2017 – August, 2018 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Drawing from the CRMA’s deep collection of works by 20<sup>th</sup> century sculptor Malvina Hoffman, this two-gallery exhibition explores her lengthy and varied career as a sculptor of the human form. Hoffman studied with several artists in New York before traveling to Paris in 1910 where she successfully convinced Auguste Rodin to accept her as a student. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN;">During their lessons, he advised her "Do not be afraid of realism.”<sup> </sup></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> It was from Rodin that Hoffman learned a naturalistic, sometimes rugged approach to the form. From her early bust of her father Richard to her famous commission from the Field Museum to create their “Hall of Man,” <em>Malvina Hoffman: A Sculptor’s Journey</em> traces Hoffman’s artistic roots from her teenage creations through apprenticeship with Rodin and into her arrival as an independent and gifted artist.</span></p><p><br></p>
7/24/1812:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Gallery Exhibit-Summer Student Show
<p>This exhibit features artwork by current Mount Mercy University art & design students, made during the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. The artwork will be on display in the Janalyn Hanson White Gallery.</p><p>Projects include drawing, painting, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and printmaking.</p><p>Viewing during summer hours can be arranged by checking out a gallery key from the Sisters of Mercy University Center Information Desk. The gallery has no official hours during the summer, but the community is welcome anytime.</p><p><br></p>7/24/188:00 a.m.Mount Mercy University, Janalyn Hanson White GalleryCedar Rapids -
Bicyclists of Iowa City 2sday2wheelers Ride
<p>The group will gather at Solon Nature Recreation Center (700 W Sovers St, Solon) and begin the ride at 9 am, weather permitting. Rides vary in length from 30-45 miles; the pace is 12-14 mph overall average. We usually make a refreshment stop mid-ride & other short stops along the way so that we can stay together, enjoy the views, & smell the roses. Helmets required.</p><p>Contact: Val Langhurst langhursts@yahoo.com</p> 2018-07-24 12:00:00 -0500
7/24/189:00 a.m.Solon Nature Recreation CenterSolon -
Good Shepherd Splash Canyon VBS
<p><strong>Good Shepherd Splash Canyon VBS 2018 – Now offered at two locations!</strong></p><p>Life is full of thrills and spills; we may not know what's around the bend, but God does! At Splash Canyon, kids discover that, on life's wild ride, Jesus is by our side.</p><p>Registration is open for children preschool through 8th grade for Splash Canyon VBS. Join us at one or both of our North Liberty or Cedar Rapids VBS events. Come along with us as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more. Can't wait to see you there! Students and volunteers can register online at <a href="http://gslcr.org">http://gslcr.org</a>. This is a free event. All welcome!</p><p><u>North Liberty</u><br>Quail Ridge Park<br>Zeller St, North Liberty<br>July 22<sup>nd </sup>11:30am-1:30pm</p><p><u>Cedar Rapids</u><br>Good Shepherd Lutheran Church<br>2900 42<sup>nd</sup> Street NE, Cedar Rapids<br>July 23-27<sup>th </sup>9-11:30am</p> 2018-07-24 11:30:00 -0500
7/24/189:00 a.m.Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran ChurchCedar Rapids -
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Tall Grass to Knee High: A Century of Iowa Farming
<p>The exhibit will show how Iowa agriculture has changed over the decades by highlighting the areas of crops, conservation, livestock, machinery, buildings, people and farm life.</p> 2018-07-24 17:00:00 -0500
7/24/189:00 a.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
Tom Pease
<p>Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Tom Pease entertains with great music and audience participation that will have you rockin' and rollin' like no other performance.<br><br>With an infectious sense of fun and community building, he uses movement, sign language, humor, and joy to create concerts that leave audiences laughing and singing.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-05-04 10:15:00 -0500
7/24/189:15 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Origami | A Beginner's Lesson
<p><br></p><p> Join Amanda Lensing, Living Communities Program Coordinator at the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, as she discusses the origins of the Japanese art of paper folding and teaches you how to make a few simple designs.</p><p><br></p><p>This event is free and open to the public. </p><p><span size="5"> </span></p><p><br></p> 2018-07-02 11:00:00 -0500
7/24/1810:00 a.m.Garnett Place Retirement CommunityCedar Rapids -
Stories at Jacolyn Park
<p>Enjoy summertime stories and an activity at Jacolyn Park, located at Jacolyn Dr NW & Gordon Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-07-24 10:45:00 -0500
7/24/1810:00 a.m.Jacolyn ParkCedar Rapids -
Stories at Jacolyn Park
<p>Enjoy summertime stories and an activity at Jacolyn Park, located at Jacolyn Dr NW & Gordon Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-07-24 10:45:00 -05007/24/1810:00 a.m.Jacolyn ParkCedar Rapids