THINGS TO DO TODAY A COLORFUL LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
Hoopla presents Movie Monday at Marion Public Library with It's a Wonderful Life. Also Toddler Storytime at Iowa City Public Library. Wrapping for a Cause at Lindale Mall. Witwer Healthy Aging dance at Lowe Park. Welcome Club of Greater Cedar Rapids meets. Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina at Kirkwood Community College. Activities include crafts, seniors program, and child friendly events.
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Iowa
Lindale Mall
First Ave
Cedar Rapids
Greater
Yahoo.com
Nina
Swankohler
Cs.com
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Blvd
Angel of Hope statue centers grief at Xavier High
A December prayer service at Xavier High School marked by candlelight around an Angel of Hope statue honoring Sandy Hook victims. Kylie DeWees funded the statue with proceeds from her Believe album which raised nineteen thousand dollars after writing music for the tragedy. The annual service, led by Judy Ramsey, will recur each December 6 at 7 p.m.
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the Gazette
Angel of Hope
Xavier High School
Cedar Rapids
Xavier
Lisa Perez
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Conn
Kylie DeWees
DeWees
Marion
Loras College
Richard Paul Evans
Judy Ramsey
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Ramsey
Lisa
Iowa City
Evans
Kristie Bowers
Theo
Vinnie
Memorial Walk Honors Homeless Lives In Cedar Rapids
Linn County residents organize a memorial walk at Catherine McAuley Center to honor two local homeless deaths this year inspired by Des Moines Iowa Homeless Memorial. Participants meet at 5 p.m. and proceed to death sites for a candle lighting ceremony. Torch Club members plan Random Acts of Kindness Day outreach in Cedar Rapids locations.
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Catherine McAuley
Iowa
Joppa Outreach Inc
Des Moines
Fourth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Torch Club
Boys & Girls Clubs
Walmart
Target
Mercy Hospital
Soapy Waters Laundry Mat
Mount Vernon Road
Johnson Avenue
Cedar Valley Humane Society
Johnson County to Close Center and Pools for Repairs
Johnson County announces planned closures at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center and pool for heat recovery coil replacement and painting. The entire facility at 220 S Gilbert Street will close January 4 through 11 for boiler replacement, while the Mercer/Scanlon facility at 2701 Bradford Drive remains open except for holiday closures on Thursday, Friday, and January 1. For details contact the Parks and Recreation Customer Service Desk at 319 356 5100.
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Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
S. Gilbert Street
Mercer/Scanlon
Bradford Drive
Parks and Recreation Customer Service Desk
Police raise funds for cancer center in No-Share November
The Iowa City Police Department gathered 3362 dollars for Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals. Over 50 officers participated, donating shaving and grooming funds, while Local No. 16 sold 100 lavender ICPD T-shirts raising 1542 dollars. Lavender ribbons on patrol units were donated by Zephyr Copies.
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Iowa City Police Department
ICPD
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City Police Association
Zephyr
Piano at Washington Public Library Opens for Public Play
The Washington Public Library invites the public to play or listen to a rebuilt 1888 Model A Steinway grand piano from 4 to 8 p.m. starting today through Wednesday. The instrument is dedicated to Tomorrow's Children and no signup is required.
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Washington Public Library
Washington St
Milo the Australian shepherd Labrador mix up for adoption
Milo an adult neutered male Australian shepherd and Labrador mix is available at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control 900 76th Ave SW. A high fenced yard and training time suit him. Adoption fee is 115 dollars. Shelter hours are Monday through Saturday noon to 5 pm. Call (319) 286-5993.
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Milo
Cedar Rapids
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Crafts
Xavier High
Kiran.sood
Sourcemedia.net
Tim Teele
Little Timmy
Linn County
Johnson County
Washington, Iowa
Yim Siosiaren
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