C R Washington String Orchestra Wins State Invitation
Cedar Rapids Washington High School won first place in the high school string orchestra at the Jefferson Orchestra Invitational held at Jefferson High School. Roosevelt High School placed second and Linn-Mar of Marion finished third among 23 groups. event organized by Martin Clancey and sanctioned by the Iowa High School Music Association.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
Des Moines Roosevelt High School
Linn- Mar of
Marion
Jefferson High School
Jefferson
Martin Clancey
Iowa
Iowa High School Music Association
Iowa String Teachers Association
Cedar Rapids Franklin Middle School
Linn-Mar Middle
South East Junior High School
Iowa City
Linn-Mar Middle School
Matt Hempel
the Gazette
Clare Hall
Stacey Billmeyer
Taft Middle School
Jefferson Orchestra
Volunteer Opportunities in Linn County and East Central Iowa
Local groups seek volunteers for meals on wheels driving tutoring ESL and GED support ARC fundraising sales and event help. Organizations include RSVP MAHP HACAP Cedar Rapids Furniture Project Arc of East Central Iowa and the Alzheimer’s Association call numbers provided for placement timelines and duties.
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Call
Linn County
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MAHP
Arc
Cedar Rapids
Hunters Ridge
Alzheimer’s Association of East Central
Rummage and Bridge Notes from Cedar Rapids Week
Cedar Rapids bridge studio schedules at Four Oaks and Bethany Lutheran Church list movement results and top pairs for Howell Mitchell and Happy clubs. Winners include Jim Boardman Sr./Mary Ann Boardman and Jack Falat/Bob Buckheister, with multiple 1st and 2nd place finishes across North South and East West events led by Ioah Water and Phil Arnell.
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Cedar Rapids Bridge
Four Oaks Bridge
First Ave
Cedar Rapids
Roger Welty
Howell
Jim Boardman Sr
Mary Ann Boardman
Richard Nassif
Jack Falat
Mike Rowray
Dorris Hotchkiss
Phil Amell
Barbara Sk
Harry Fox
Alan Langenfeld
Mary Mullin
Kenny Burbach
Load Water
Jo Verbick
Gretchen Stuhr
Doris Wilcox
Dave Boland
Vickie Sedlacek
Marion Engel
Gerry Kuster
Charles Raines
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Mitchell
John Knodle
Ray Kincheloe
Bev van Horn
Larry Siemer
Dayton Sippy
Wilbur Evarts
Chuck Brokaw
Joe Geier
Forrest Parker
Joanne Parker
Helen Martin
Jackie Steel
Ken Weber
Ann Weber
Jim Johnson
LoElla Richter
Bob's Club
Pancake breakfasts and fundraisers across Iowa towns
A roundup of charity breakfasts, rummage sales, and fundraisers in Shueyville, Swedesburg, Coggon, Manchester, Marion, Maquoketa, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, What Cheer, Urbana, Tama, Amana, Solon, and other communities. Events support scouts, fire equipment, scholarships, Camp Courageous, libraries, and animal shelters with prices and times listed.
Local Community Events Roundup Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
Sewing Guild meets at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids for an evening session titled Sewing for Every Day. First Aid for Today's Family course runs May 10 at Westdale Mall for ages 6 to 11 with a $10 fee and advance registration by May 9. Iowa State Capitol National Day of Prayer observance is set for Thursday with a noon to 1 pm program featuring a color guard music and prayers. St John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo hosts a National Day of Prayer schedule including a 6 am to 6 pm vigil a 6:30 am men’s breakfast and a 7 pm evening service. Send news notes two weeks before your event to Community Gazette Communications.
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Jackson Ja.us
Amvets
16Th Ave
Iowa Veterans Home
Cedar Rapids
Concordia Lutheran Church
Johnson Ave
Hiawatha
Zion Lutheran Church
First Ave. Whatcheer
Fairgrounds
Urbana
Urbana United Methodist Church
Tama
AMANA
Amana Colonies RV Park
Iowa
Kate Shelly Doll Club
Manchester
Camp Courageous
Monticello
American Legion
J St
Four Oaks Bridge
First Ave
Bob Otto
Barbara
Waterloo
WDA
Tracie DeGroote
Marquette
Cody Weirich
Eweirich
Apha.com
Apha Trail Ride
Westdale Mall
Des Moines
State Capitol
Gary
Barb Hibma
Sheldon
Marengo
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
Community
P.O. Box
Gazette Communications
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Blairs Ferry Rd
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Solon Senior Advocates
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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Peg Slusher
Larkwood Dr
Linn County Rose Society
Noelridge Park
Hazleton
Fontana Nature Center
125Th St
Fontana Herb Society
Cedar Rapids — Guild
Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Rd
Feline Fun Fair
Witty Kitties Animal Shelter
Roberts Ferry Rd
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Witty Kitties
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