Monster Trucks and FMX Stunt Show Coming to Cedar Rapids
Six top Monster Trucks and FMX riders perform at the U S Cellular Center on February 11 and 12 at 7 30 p m Tickets cost 15 or 32 for adults and children A Pit Party runs 6 00 to 7 00 p m with driver autographs priced at 5 with a ticket purchase Call 1 800 745 3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com for tickets
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Cedar Rapids
FMX
U.S. Cellular Center
First Ave
Ticketmaster.com
Mending Hearts Lunch Set for February 12
In Iowa City the Annual Mending Hearts luncheon will run 11 30 a m February 12 at The Kirkwood Room 515 Kirkwood Ave. The event helps those coping with the loss of a spouse partner parent or friend with musical entertainment. Cost five dollars. Register by February 10 via Michael Lensing or Keila Naparstek.
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Iowa City
Kirkwood
Kirkwood Ave
Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service
Michael Lensing
Michael
Lensingfuneral.com
Keila Naparstek
IowaCityHospice.org
From Charter 77 to Velvet: Czech Revolution talk
Jitka Sonkova of the University of Iowa discusses the 1970s and 1980s events in Czechoslovakia in a free lecture at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library at 1 30 p m Saturday. The program is at 87 16th Ave SW with call inquiries to 319 362 8500.
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Cedar Rapids
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Jitka Sonkova
16Th Ave
Sonkova
University of Iowa
Czechoslovakia
Ncsm.org
Build Your Own Fishing Rod Workshop at Wickiup Hill
Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center hosts a three evening workshop from 6 30 to 9 30 p m on February 15 22 and March 1 at 10260 Morris Hills Rd Participants will learn to build a Rainshadow or St Croix spinning rod led by custom rod builder Chuck Ungs Registration is by phone at 319 892 6485 Preregistration ends today Cost depends on rod model chosen.
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Toddville
Wickiup Hill
Morris Hills Rd
Chuck Ungs
St. Croix
Learn to Build Your Own Bow Workshop in Marion
Gene Winter leads a two day workshop at Linn County Conservation Department maintenance shop 1890 County Home Rd rural Marion. Held 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cost 200 dollars per person includes one stave. Register by today at 319 892 6485.
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Marion
Gene Winter
Linn County Conservation Department
County Home Rd
Abbe Center
Brucemore to Open Preschool Room on Third Floor
Brucemore in Cedar Rapids resumes tours March 1 with access to the third floor Preschool Room the first new public viewing since 2002. April Kamp-Whittaker says the room recalls early 1900s education started by Irene Douglas and will discuss preschool history.
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Brucemore
Cedar Rapids
Irene Douglas
Ellen
Barbara
Cliff Jette
the Gazette
Cindy Hadish
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Brucemore Mansion
April Kamp-Whittaker
Linden Dr
Iowa
Douglas
Gail Burck
Grand Rapids, Mich
Kamp-Whittaker
Des Moines
Kamp- Whittaker
Minneapolis
Grace Episcopal Church
Ave
Cindy
Hadish
Sourcemeaia
Brucemore Tours Open as Public History Event
Brucemore tours begin March 1 at 2160 Linden Dr SE with sessions 10 am to 3 pm Tue–Sat and noon to 3 pm Sun. Admission 7 dollars for adults 3 for ages 6–18, free for members. Groups 10 or fewer no reservation. tickets in Museum Store. Limited 23 rooms open for visitors on third floor. details from Kamp Whitaker and staff.
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Brucemore
Linden Dr. SE
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U.S. Cellular
Mending Hearts
Barbara Douglas
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