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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2004
Page
27
Michaels Store at 1470 Twixt Town Rd Marion invites shoppers to donate knitted or crocheted squares through Feb 20. A Free Joining Party on Feb 21 will assemble blankets for local charities with volunteers coordinating distribution and suggesting beneficiary agencies.
The Old World Inn hosts a February 8 fundraiser titled Wine and Dine Your Valentine to support preservation of the 1870 St. Wenceslaus school in Spillville Iowa. Tickets are $100 per couple or $50 for singles, with 50 couples max and advance reservations only by credit card.
Proceeds from a summer Alaska trip titled Voyage of the Glacier benefit Camp Courageous of Iowa. A 12 day itinerary includes glaciers, Denali, Anchorage, Vancouver and more with rates from 2999 dollars per person twin inside cabin. Informational slide shows held in Monticello and Cedar Rapids with travel reps on site.
The Tr e a r American Legion Memorial Building hosts 600 to 1100 volunteers for the third annual Return the Favor quilting event. Quilts benefit seriously ill and terminally ill people. labels can be bought to honor someone for 25 dollars.
Soup Supper at Urbana Christian Church aids Denise Strang with a freewill donation. Cedar Rapids stages include Lost in Yonkers at Little Theatre, Woodcarving and art shows, plus lectures and clubs at multiple venues. Anamosa crafts sale, train show in Central City, and various support groups also listed.
Readers push for spending restraint and accountability as Cedar Rapids City Council faced criticism for raises and travel expenses. Citizens groups vow to monitor tax dollars, while Cedar Rapids Schools Foundation notes educator generosity and support for students amid tough economic times.
A Cedar Rapids library program on the Chinese New Year explored zodiac traits and customs. Chen and students led activities on pipa, dragon dance, painting, and name writing while children received red envelope traditions and a chance to learn about other cultures. In Iowa City, festivities at the University of Iowa include a 5:30 dinner and a 6:30 public program with music, dance, and film.
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