Cedar Rapids Kite Event Aims To Unite Community
Dozens of kites will fly over the Cedar River at downtown Cedar Rapids on August 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Community of Artists and Veterans with the Veteran Memorial Commission will give away more than 300 free kite making kits to attendees. Organizers Jason Everett and Scott Droessler cite derecho and COVID as past strains on the community and seek a unifying, fun gathering.
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Kite making festival to feature free kits in Cedar Rapids
On August 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown Cedar Rapids more than 300 free kite making kits will be available. Everett a University of Iowa and Kirkwood alumnus and U S Army veteran and HOPE Travels founder Nancy Bartosz will oversee the event with regional American Kitefliers Association reps teaching kids to fly. Everett hopes the event grows into an annual community program serving refugees and immigrants. Contact (319) 398 8255 gage miskimen thegazette com.
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Community events and classes listed for Cedar Rapids area
A Cedar Rapids area roundup lists Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha with 9 30 am sessions and two punch card prices, plus Preschool Story Time online via Cedar Rapids Public Library, 2021 Kids Summer Art Camp at Sylvan Learning Center, Mobile Technology Lab at Jacelyn Park, Beetle Bank Workshop at Cultivate Hope Urban Farm with online registration and multiple ages and locations.
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Cedar Rapids invites input on Visual Arts Master Plan
Cedar Rapids seeks resident and stakeholder input to shape a five to 10 year Visual Arts Master Plan for a more vibrant inclusive public art program. Public outreach runs Thursday to Saturday with an open house at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, a Friday Happy Hour at The Bohemian, and an online survey closing Sept. 10.
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Learn about Iowa fossils this weekend at Central Park
Explore Iowa's ancient life at Central Park Nature Center in Jones County from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. AmeriCorps naturalist intern Diana Reuber will host displays on common fossils and assist fossil identification.
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Holy Trinity Czech Days Kicks Off Friday in Protivin
Holy Trinity Parish hosts its 48th annual Czech Days from Friday through Sunday featuring softball and volleyball tournaments, a firefighters water ball fight, free polka bands on Saturday, bean bag and antique tractor shows, car show, kids inflatables, bingo, cakewalk, Czech Choir Mass at 5 30 p m, and a Polka Mass Sunday at 10 30 a m with a kids pedal tractor pull at noon plus music and homemade Czech rolickys and kolaches.
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Pet of the Week Delilah at Cedar Rapids shelter
Delilah, a 1 year old female cat, is available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control located at 7241 Washington View Pkwy SW. Affectionate and toy playful, she promises entertainment. Adoption by appointment only due to facility construction. call (319) 286-5993 for details.
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