An intimate reception and lecture with visual artist and activist Daniel Arzola will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thew Brewing. A portion of ticket sales will cover a workshop Arzola is providing to the kids at the Tanager Place LGBTQ+ Youth Center.
The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $1,900 to Erskine Elementary School in Cedar Rapids for physical activity equipment and resources.
Two Cedar County farmers, who live just outside West Branch, recently were named 2021 Iowa Conservation Farmers of the Year.
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free eight-week educational course for family members of adults living with mental illness. The program begins Sept. 15 and will run through Nov. 3.
Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties reaches third of four goals; one educational session remains on Tuesday
Take part in a multi-day paddling trip on the Mississippi River from Allamakee to Jackson County from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. This paddling event is sponsored by Dubuque, Jackson, Clayton, and Allamakee County Conservation Departments.
Through Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, students can win up to $1,000 for their school while piquing their interest in new career opportunities.
Cedar Rapids area students of all ages are invited to put their artwork on display at The Crunch Berry Run, which is scheduled for Oct. 2.
Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control
The ninth annual Arts for Africa craft fair, in which proceeds support Tumaini Schools in Tanzania, East Africa, is scheduled for Sept. 18 at Noelridge Christian Church in Cedar Rapids.
Meals on Wheels needs 20 more volunteers to help deliver a nutritious meal and friendly well-check to help keep older adults in their homes longer, healthier, and more affordably.
The Wellington Heights Community Church has launched its “Building Hope” fundraising campaign to help fund its move into the neighborhood after operating with no permanent space for over a year.
After a year of renovations, Vesterheim Heritage Park in Decorah is celebrating its re-opening with a dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Mill Street Portal on the Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School campus, at 520 W. Water St. in Decorah.
First-come, first-served event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids
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