Earth Day events mark Cedar Rapids library and centers
The Cedar Rapids Public Library hosts Earth Day activities at 450 Fifth Ave SE with a free program starting 9 30 a m featuring announcements and guest speakers. An outdoor event at Indian Creek Nature Center runs 6 30 to 8 p m with nature stations and a music stage by Sheila Stevens. Iowa City Public Library screens DamNation 7 to 9 p m with ECO Iowa City co sponsorship. David Thorson Iowa sailor and photographer shares Arctic voyage at Mount Mercy University 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Sheila Stevens
Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Rd
Iowa City
David Thoreson
Okoboji
Arctic
Mount Mercy University
Betty Cherry Heritage Hall
Elmhurst Dr. NE
Girls earn Gold Award through community projects in Iowa
Two area teens, Kylie DeFord and Brenna O’Hara, earned Girl Scout Gold Awards for lasting community projects. DeFord taught theater to adults with special needs at the Ambr o Center, planning 13 audience members and collaborating with Playtime Poppy. O’Hara decorated Indian Creek Nature Center trails with 40 bird paintings to mark the center’s 40th anniversary, a project she completed after two years of work.
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Kylie DeFord
Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
Daisies
DeFord
Cedar Rapids
Ambroz Center
Cedar Rapids Theater Organization
Playtime Poppy
Rec
Iowa State
Brenna O’hara
Linn-Mar High School
Seoul
South Korea
O’hara
Indian Creek Nature Center
Brenna
Ronda Thompson
Robin Ruchotzke
Jim Orth
Girl Scouts
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Veterans Welcome Center hosts Vietnam War end 40th anniversary
The Iowa Veterans Welcome Center in Cedar Rapids will host a noon April 30 celebration at the Veterans Memorial Building to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett and Linn County Veterans Affairs Director Donald Tyne will speak, with music by Terry P. McCauley.
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Iowa Veterans Welcome Center
Veteran’s Memorial
Second Ave. Bridge
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Linn County Veterans Affairs
Donald Tyne
Terry P. McCauley
Elderberry Tea to Benefit Elder Services in Iowa City
The 7th Annual Elderberry Tea hosted by Elder Services takes place May 3, 2015 at the University Club in Iowa City. Doors open 11 45 a m with service starting at 12 30 p m. A three course high tea is served and music by Kevin Burt. Auction items include silent and live offerings. Reservations via Sandy Andreasen at 319 541 2638.
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Elder Services
University Club
Melrose Ave
Iowa City
Kevin
Bf” Burt
Sandy Andreasen
Simple Gift of Walnut Grove screens at Hoover Library Museum
The Museum of Danish America presents The Simple Gift of Walnut Grove by John Richard. The short film portrays the Danish American experience in early 20th century through Walter Hansen of rural West Branch, with free showings at 1 15 p.m. and 2 15 p.m. Sunday in the Figge Auditorium. Refreshments will be served between screenings.
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Walnut Grove
The
Museum of Danish America
John Richard
Figge
Hoover Presidential Library Museum
Walter Hansen
West Branch
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