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SUBMIT A COMMUNITY EVENT

Do you have a community event you'd like to submit?  Click here to submit your event details or email community service events to michelle.slick@cumulus.com or fax to (319) 363-8062. 

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Walk MS

Walk MS — Every step matters, every dollar counts, every person makes a difference. When you give, you support programs, services and cutting-edge research. What you give can change thousands of lives. For more information, visit MY-M-S-WALK-DOT-ORG. One step at a time, Walk MS changes lives.   WALK MS IOWA......MAY 19

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BIRTHRIGHT DANCE FOR LIFE

BIRTHRIGHT DANCE FOR LIFE– Please join us at our 23rd annual Dance for Life on Saturday, February 25 from 6:30 - 10:00 pm.  It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 716 A Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids.  The evening will include a variety of music, karaoke, silent auction, door prizes, face painting and a light meal, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.  Tickets are only $7 per person, in advance or at the door (age 4 and under are free).  All proceeds benefit Birthright!  For tickets or information, call Birthright at 393-3251 or Cathy at 573-4910.  See you there!    

  

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Iowa Humane Alliance "Hot Soup - Cold Noses Benefit Supper" in Marion

 (Marion, IA) Locally based animal welfare organization Iowa Humane Alliance invites area residents to warm up their winter by joining them for a "Hot Soup-Cold Noses Benefit Supper" at the Marion American Legion, Friday, February 17th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Admission for the all-you-can-eat affair is $8.00 for adults, with kids under five eating for free. The menu of home-style offerings includes chicken noodle soup and vegetable noodle soup (both with fresh, homemade noodles), beef-and-bean chili and vegan chili, cornbread, dinner rolls and a selection of beverages, as well as an assortment of home-made dessert bars and cookies.

 

Proceeds from the evening will go to fund IHA's on-going mission to reduce companion animal overpopulation and animal suffering in Iowa, including the organization's new Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic opening in early 2012 in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor. When fully functioning, the clinic will serve 41 Eastern Iowa counties in a 100 mile radius of Cedar Rapids/Iowa City and will provide low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter procedures for over 8,000 animals a year.  This high volume of procedures will prevent the births of literally tens of thousands of unwanted companion animals a year; animals that would otherwise contribute to the costly overcrowding in Eastern Iowa shelters and rescues struggling to keep up with the inflow of animals to their facilities.

 

IHA will also have a selection of animal-themed gift items available for sale during the event, including t-shirts and magnets, as well as their kid-pleasing, prize-every-time "Wheel of Fur-tune."

 

The Marion American Legion is located at 625 31st Street, Marion, IA, 52302. 

 

About IHA

 

Iowa Humane Alliance is a Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor area nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ending companion animal over-population, shelter overcrowding and animal abuse in Iowa by increasing public access to affordable, quality spay/neuter services.

For more information about this benefit event, or any of IHA's other on-going programs, please contact Iowa Humane Alliance at 319-363-1225 or visit our website at www.iowahumanealliance.org.

 

Press contact: Kathleen Schoon, IHA Director of Development, (319) 651-4394, kathleen@iowahumanealliance.org

 

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Coaches for Kids

After a 3 year break following the flood, Coaches for Kids is back for their 6^th year - planned for Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Cedar Rapids Marriott.  Gary Dolphin will be the program emcee, and Kirk Ferentz the Keynote Speaker.  The event will again include an autograph session, silent and live auctions, and the dinner program. 

 

A new addition this year is the Coach of the Year Award. 

 

This award was developed to recognize the important role coaches play in providing much needed positive mentoring to youth, particularly youth facing challenging circumstances.  Nominations can be made by community members for a high school coach/assistant coach within the Linn, Johnson or Jones county area.  The top three nominees selected will be announced in March, and the award will be presented to the winner by Iowa Football Coach, Kirk Ferentz, at the Coaches for Kids banquet.  The work of all three will be honored during the event.  The winner will receive a plaque and a $500.00 cash award for their school/booster club in their name.  Nominations are due March 2^nd. 

 

Funds raised from theCoaches for Kids event will be used to support the Children of Promise mentoring programs which serve over 420 youth facing multiple life challenges, including those with parents involved in the correctional system.  By providing caring adult mentors and opportunities for participation and belonging, Children of Promise helps 420+ local youth become healthy, contributing members of our community.  Children of Promise is a program of the Community Corrections Improvement Association (CCIA), a 501(c) (3) non-profit foundation.

 

If you want to purchase a ticketor table for to this event, make a donation, or want more information, please feel free to reply to me, or call me at 730-1195.  Feel free to forward this email and the flyer to anyone else you think might be interested.

  

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UIVA Warrior Challenge and 5K

UIVA Warrior Challenge and 5K

Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Iowa City, IA at Hawkeye Recreation Fields - Hawkeye Park Drive

 

•5K Run/Walk at 10:00 AM

» $20.00 Non Military Civilians (through 3/29 at 11:59 PMUS/Central)

» $15.00 Current and Former Military Members (through 3/29 at 11:59 PMUS/Central)

 

•Warrior Challenge at 8:00 AM

» $30.00 Non Military Civilians (through 3/29 at 11:59 PMUS/Central)

» $25.00 Current and Former Military Members (through 3/29 at 11:59 PMUS/Central)

 

 The Race

•Participants can sign up for either the 5k Run/walk or the Warrior Challenge

•Both Events Are open to the public

 

 

5K Run/Walk

All levels of runners and walkers are encouraged to come out and take part in this great race

 

Warrior Challenge

•Test yourself and your friends by

Competing in the warrior challenge!

•Sign up for the warrior challenge in teams of 4

•Teams will compete in 3 strongman military style challenges

1. Tire flip

2. Stone carry

3. Weighted 5k run

 

Warrior Challenge Specifics:

•Each team member will compete in each event.

 

1st Event

•The clock will start and the first teammate will individually flip a large semi tire down 25 yds and back, then the next teammate and so on until everyone has gone.

 

2nd Event

•There will be cinder blocks at the one end of the 25 yd strip.

•Each team will start at the opposite end and send one teammate at a time to go down, grab a cinder block, and bring it back.

•Teams will keep doing this until they move all of their cinder blocks.

 

3rd Event

•Event three is the Weighted 5k

•This event is completed in joint with the 5k Run/Walk

•When a Warrior Challenger signs up they get a t-shirt and a backpack. They'll use the backpack and carry an extra 25lbs in the 5k with all the other 5k runners.

•Warrior Challenge teams in the 5k must finish as a team.

 

There will be specific rules and guidelines for the Warrior Challenge released at packet pick-up

 

Packet Pick-Up & Hotel Reservations

Packet pick up and registration will be on

Friday, March 30th, 2012, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM

-At-

Sheraton Iowa City Hotel

210 South Dubuque St

Iowa City, IA52240

 

For hotel reservations, these must be made by Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

To book a room participants can call (800) 848-1335 and request the UIVA Warrior Challenge discounted rate or book online at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1112237128&key=2C593

 

Race Day

 

•Race day registration on March 31st, 2012will be for the 5k Run/Walk only From 7:00-9:30 AM.

•Race day packet pick-up will be available for the Warrior Challenge from 7:00-7:45 AM

•Race day packet pick-up will be available for the 5k Run/Walk from 7:00-9:30 AM

 

 

Race Start

8:00 AM - Warrior Challenge Events begin

10:00 AM - 5K race start

11:00 AM - Awards ceremony

 

Race Course & Location

Warrior challenge events, race start & finish, and awards will take place at:

 

Hawkeye Recreation Fields

Hawkeye Park Drive

Iowa City, Iowa

 

Race course will run out of the University rec fields, through Ashton cross country course, and onto Iowa City Paved trail heading back to the rec fields.

 

Event Day Parking

 

 

•Participants are encouraged to use the campus system to get to the hawkeye recreation fields on race day

•Limited parking will be available in the hawklot commuter lot

 

 

Accommodations

The Sheraton Iowa City hotel is the official hotel of the UIVA Warrior Challenge & 5k Run/Walk. The Sheraton Iowa city hotel is offering participants a discounted rate. Book your room today by calling 1-800-848-1335 and asking for the Warrior Challenge discounted rate or book online at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1112237128&key=2C593

 

Post Race Activities

 

 

•Post race meal and awards following the 5K

•5K Awards ceremony will include age group and overall awards

•Warrior challenge awards will include a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall teams

 

 

Questions?

For all questions and concerns please contact the Race Director:

 

Michael Considine

email: michael-considine@uiowa.edu

ph: 712.301.8024 

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Brain Injury Association of Iowa's Annual Run Walk and Roll 5K

It's The Brain Injury Association of Iowa's annual Run Walk and Roll 5K to the community events. We invite the community to come join us as we go joggin for our noggins! There will be a 5K that will start at 9AM on March 31st and a 1 mile fun run that will start at 10AM on March 31st. Both the 5K and fun run will be $25 ($30 on the day of) and all kids under the age of 12 run free! This will all take place in City Park in Iowa City. You can register online through https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=5953 or through the BIA-IA website http://www.biaia.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1224508. We are hoping to bring in 1000 runners and raise $20,000 for the association. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Iowa is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research, and support. More than 95,000 Iowans are living with a disability from a brain injury, please help us make a difference!

  

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Go Home a Winner on Super Bowl Sunday

If you’re heading to a party to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, make the right play by making sure you have a safe ride home.  That way, no matter the outcome of the game, everyone goes home a winner!  Bud Light 7G Distributing LLC and Cumulus Media, remind you that drinking responsibly is part of every good time. 

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Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center Facility Locator

ISAIC Launches Facility Locator

New tool to link Iowans to prevention and recovery

 

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – January 31, 2012– Iowans can now go to http://facilitylocator.drugfreeinfo.org, to access a web based tool created by the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC) to locate facilities and services related to substance abuse and problem gambling across the state.  Search options include location, level of care, gender and age, as well as finding facilities providing prevention, detoxification, evaluation, treatment and required drinking driver education classes.  Unique needs such as facilities who serve non-English speaking clients or women with children are also identified. 

 

The enhanced Facility Locator is just one of the many changes underway at ISAIC, including the creation of a new logo and branding to match the Cedar Rapids Public Library, ISAIC’s parent organization.  Program upgrades to come include a new interactive website with mobile accessibility, updated materials for the lending library, and new connections with relevant professionals to ensure that ISAIC services are a known and available resource state-wide.

 

“ISAIC has been supporting prevention, treatment and recovery efforts in Iowa for nearly 40 years,” said Emily Blomme, Program Manager. “It’s the link that connects people in Iowa to the information and resources they need to be well. We are excited to have the improved Facility Locator up and running with state-wide facility information available at the click of a mouse.”

 

Even though ISAIC is physically located in Cedar Rapids, the program serves the entire state.  A 24/7 Toll-free Helpline is available to answer questions and link Iowans to the information they need about prevention, treatment and recovery, and callerscan always be transferred to a crisis counselor if need be.  ISAIC also maintains a vast selection of relevant pamphlets and printed materials, as well as a large lending library of books, DVDs and training materials used statewide by many treatment centers, human service agencies and Department of Correction facilities.  Media items can be reserved up to 60 days in advance and can be reserved by calling the ISAIC office or online using our catalog.

 

For more information on the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center, visit www.drugfreeinfo.org or call toll-free (866) 242-4111

  

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Little Black Dress Brunch - March 3, 2012

ON THE MOVE…..LITTLE BLACK DRESS BRUNCH!

 

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, March 3rd

Brown Deer Golf Club

1900 Country Club Dr.

Coralville, IA52241

 

10:00 Networking & Silent Auction

11:00 Brunch and program

12:30 Auction checkout

 

You’re invited to the annual On the Move Little Black Dress fundraising event which benefits the National MS Society. Please join us for an auction, brunch and inspirational keynote speaker. Seats are $30 each. If you have questions about a reservation or would like to be a table host or sponsor, please contact Emily Hoover at 319-447-1801 or Emily.hoover@nmss.org or visit our website Littleblackdressforms.org. 

Born and raised in the Cedar Rapids area,  Joyce Nelson Shellhart graduated from college expecting to have a long career as a high school art teacher. Little did she realize life had much different plans for her. Multiple sclerosis, divorce after a 20-year abusive marriage, and the struggles of a single, low-income mother challenged her in ways she never imagined. Her personal story follows a journey from victim to survivor to, finally, a woman who thrives. Joyce Nelson Shellhart is the author of “Dress to Impress, How a Navy Blazer Changed My Life.” Her humor, honesty and ability to speak as if to a group of very close friends only adds to her strong message. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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Taste of Czech and Slovak Cuisine

Taste of Czech and Slovak Cuisine

 

Friday  May 18, 2012 at St. Ludmila Church 215  21^st Ave. S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. Enjoy samples of Czech and Slovak Cuisine at this popular annual event hosted by the Museum Guild of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

5pm – 7pm  Fee: $10 for 20 samples or $6 for 10 samples.

 

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28th Annual Ronald McDonald House Family Fun Run/Walk

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa

Founded in 1985, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC of Eastern Iowa provides care and comfort to children and their families by supporting its cornerstone program, the 31-room "home away from home" Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City. RMHC of Eastern Iowa also supports not-for-profit children’s programs and students making a difference in Eastern Iowa through its grants and scholarships program.

28th Annual Ronald McDonald House Family

Fun Run/Walk and 10-Mile Race

Sunday, May 6, 2012

What makes the Ronald McDonald House Family Fun Run/Walk and 10-Mile Race exciting is that it is actually older than the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City. This event was the first fundraiser for the original facility and continues to this day, with a 965 participant field that raised over $30,000 in 2011.

The race is held annually in the spring and consists of a 10-mile run for competitive runners, a 5-k run/walk for families and a Ronald’s Kids Dash for children. Families who previously have stayed at the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City often return and participate in the race, either in memory of a lost child or in honor of a happy recovery. Since the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City serves those living 20 miles or more from Iowa City, the race also acts as a wonderful opportunity to spread the mission of RMHC of Eastern Iowa within the Corridor.

This year’s event, held on Sunday, May 6, will continue to focus on creating a special morning for our participants and former families who travel back to Iowa City to run or walk in honor or memory of a loved one.  

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ST MARY'S CHURCH-RIVERSIDE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

7AM-12:30PM

ST. MARY'S PARISH CENTER

ALL YOU CAN EAT

ADULTS $6, KIDS (5-10) $3, UNDER 5 FREE

 

RAFFLE OF ITEMS MADE BY STUDENTS, CRAFT AND BAKE SALE

PROCEEDS BENEFIT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

 

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2012 Chili Challenge

2012 Chili Challenge Fact Sheet

Who: Linn County Blues Society

Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club

What: 12th Annual Blues `n` Buffett Chili Challenge

When: Sunday February 26th, 2012

1 – 4 PM

Where: Cedar Rapids Marriott

1200 Collins Rd NE

Cedar Rapids, Ia 52402

Cost: $8.00 in advance

$10.00 at Door

$5.00 Seniors (65 over)

Kids under 7 FREE

Website

http://blues-buffett.com/

Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/pages/Blues-n-Buffett-Chili-Challenge

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Children of Promise - Coach of the Year award nomination

Do you know of a high school coach or assistant coach in Linn, Johnson, or Jones County who has had a significant impact mentoring the kids they coach?  If so, you have an opportunity to honor their work by nominating them for the Children of Promise - Coach of the Year award to be presented by Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz at the “Coaches for Kids” banquet on April 10^th.  The winner will receive a plaque and a $500.00 cash award to be given to their school/booster club in their name. Go to iowachildrenofpromise.org toget the nomination form.  The nomination is due March 2^nd.

  

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Gigi at The Englert Theatre!

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Annual Ely Soup Supper

Gateway Rotary Club, Ely Annual Soup Supper

Saturday, Feb 11^th 2012 from 4:00-7:00PM at the Ely American Legion

Supper Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door (5 & under FREE)                           

Live Music – BINGO – Huge Bake Sale - “Purses with a purpose” available.         

Great family fun – Come enjoy!

PLUS a RAFFLE- This year the 1st prize is an IPAD 2 or $500 in cash.                                    

Raffle tickets are $5.  Need NOT be present to win.

Proceeds from the evening will help support our service projects:                     

Prairie Edge K-12 & Alternative High School (Four Oaks Campus)                                          

Prairie Wood Transition Center (Kirkwood Campus) and our International Project (elementary school) in Guatemala.

www.gateway.org for more information 

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Team RMHC will ride in Ragbrai XL

FIRST “PEDAL FOR HOME” TEAM RIDES AT RAGBRAI XL

 

Cyclists Join Team RMHC to Raise Money for Iowa’s Three Ronald McDonald Houses in Iowa City, 

Des Moines and Sioux City

 

 

Wednesday, January 25, 2012– For the first time, Team RMHC (Ronald McDonald House Charities) will ride in Ragbrai, the weeklong bicycle ride across Iowa taking place July 22-28.  The goal of Team RMHC is to raise thousands of dollars for the three Ronald McDonald Houses in Iowa that serve families of critically ill children, providing them with a home-away-from-home while their child is hospitalized.

 

“Team RMHC is a new way for us to bring awareness to the mission of Iowa’s three Ronald McDonald House Charities, which serve more than 3,000 families each year,” said Kristin Roberts, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa.  “Our goal is to raise up to $25,000 for the houses, to help provide the services and support that make Ronald McDonald House such a special place.” 

 

Each rider on Team RMHC will raise $1,500 or more, and will wear an official Team RMHC jersey.  Ronald McDonald House Charities is providing all of the riders’ accommodations and amenities, much through sponsorships, so riders can concentrate on the fun of participating in Ragbrai.

 

“Team RMHC is raising money for an important cause, but it is going to be a lot of fun too,” said Dana Larson from Cedar Rapids.  “When our son had cancer, Ronald McDonald House was such an amazing resource for us, providing not only housing but a place where kids can have fun and be near their families.” 

 

The deadline to join Team RMHC is March 1. For more information:

 

For more information, visit the Team RMHC Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-RMHC-Iowa-Pedal-for-Home/308407292513568 or contact Beth Pfohl at pfohle@healthcare.uiowa.eduor 319.356.8302.

 

  

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Join us at the Czech Village Museum and Library

Join us back at our home in the Czech Village in our new and expanded Museum and Library! Guests will lightly imbibe a plethora of premium international beers, expertly matched with savory hors d' oeuvres created by talented Cedar Rapids and Iowa City chefs. Live jazz performances will set the mood. For those who prefer grapes to barley, don't despair! We have a well-rounded wine selection to please the most discriminating sipper. The evening rounds out with a chance to purchase some rare finds at our Silent Auction or baked goods at Babi’s Bakery and someone will win the Golden Prague Getaway Raffle.

Friday Oct. 26, 2012

6:00pm to 9:30pm

Kecia Boysen   kboysen@NCSML.org   

319-362-8500

Tickets:

General Admission : $ 60.00

Patrons                   : $ 85.00

Brewmasters          : $125.00

 

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