Community

BJ is a 6-year-old male, medium-sized American Blue Heeler/Collie available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society.

North Liberty is now home to 11 new mythical residents and their numbers are growing, thanks to an idea from the city’s community engagement coordinator.

The Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center will reopen with limited use and hours starting Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

An unexpected crack and its repairs causes the City Park Pool’s opening day to move from Memorial Day weekend to June 5, but splash pads will be open sooner.

City bands in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City and Washington are preparing for summer concerts in outdoor venues.

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces plans to shift in-person kids programming to a pick-up art/activity box to create a larger mural. These free boxes will be available for pick up.

Join Vesterheim on Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. for a sneak preview of the exhibition “An Artist’s Journey: Carl Homstad, 50 Years.” This online event includes a gallery talk by artist Carl Homstad and a live question and answer session. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Visit vesterheim.org to sign up and receive a Zoom link. This exhibit will be on view at Vesterheim from June 5 through May 30, 2022.

Red Cedar Chamber Music planning hybrid of in-person and online concerts in May and June, adding guest artists into the mix.

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is accepting applications for School Ready Scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. The School Ready Scholarship program can assist parents or guardians in paying for a quality preschool experience for their child.

Trail is named for late city council member

The Bur Oak Land Trust is seeking people willing to “foster” pawpaw tree seedlings until early October, when staff will collect the plants for the winter. Fruit that tastes like a cross between a mango and banana is having a moment as an ingredient in cocktails and desserts.

Slips is a medium-sized adult male cat available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control, 7241 Washington View Pkwy. SW. Slips is shy but sweet, and enjoys neck and shoulder scratches. He would prefer to be in a quiet home. The shelter has a limited opening and still encourages appointments for adoption inquiries. Call (319) 286-5993 for more information. (Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control)