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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2014
Page
6
Sam McCord, an inventor and entrepreneur, speaks at 7 p.m. at Community Savings Bank in Robins in a free event. Also featured is a five week Simplicity Discussion Group led by Jan Aiels at New Bo Books in Cedar Rapids at 6 30 p m with a 50 dollar fee.
Kids wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to Cedar Rapids Public Library for tales songs and fun. Andrew Lee leads a Family History Interviewing class at Hiawatha Public Library teaching interview techniques and recording tools.
West Branch High School in Iowa opens its 2A and 1A show choir competition on Jan 18 featuring 14 choirs from area schools. Director Chris Reed notes costs and fundraising needs but emphasizes the fun and competitive energy of show choir. senior Emmy Shawver and others praise the event and its community impact.
The Cedar Rapids area hosts a season opener at Prairie High School with several upcoming contests. Notable events include Jan. 18 Supernova at LinnMar High Marion. Feb. 11 Fab Five Extravaganza at Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids. Feb. 15 Touch of Class at Benton High Van Horne. March 1 Raise the Roof Kennedy High Cedar Rapids. March 2 Xtravaganza Xavier High Cedar Rapids. March 15 MoShow Washington High Cedar Rapids. and March 14-15 Jefferson Show Choir Invitational Jefferson.
Cedar Rapids Iowa City Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction hosts a Block Kids event on February 8 at Iowa Hall Kirkwood College. Open to kindergarten through sixth grade, participants receive blocks and play money for a one hour construction themed build and Q&A with judges. Registration is free with cap, call Darby at (319) 366-7781 by January 25. Also announced is Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraisers in Johnson and Linn Counties with dates ranging from February 5 to March 2 at local lanes. details at Ebbsjc.org and contact Trina Roos at (319) 377-8993.
US employee and UI study abroad adviser Sarah McNitt from the International Programs will appear on Jeopardy at 4 p.m. Tuesday on KWWL. Check local schedules for the exact time and read her journey timeline on her blog at Quesrah.wordpress.com.
An adult 9 pound neutered male Chihuahua mix named Peso is available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter located at 900 76th Ave. Dr. SW Cedar Rapids. Volunteers report Peso enjoys children's company and social activity and he even likes to dance. The shelter hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, contact (319) 286-5993.
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