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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

On Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m., United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties (UWJWC) invites you to join a panel discussion to receive a COVID-19 update, including information on the Delta variant, vaccination, and masking.

The organization has helped with kite events around the world

Learn all about Iowa’s fossils on Aug. 21 and 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day at the Central Park Nature Center in Jones County.