City Ballet of Iowa Spring Concert Ends Ninth Season
The City Ballet of Iowa closes its ninth season with performances of classical and contemporary works at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $7 to $12 and the program includes Growing Local Innovation. Local events include a 2017 Food Policy Forum at Cedar Rapids Public Library and outdoor markets in Coralville and Cedar Rapids. Virginia Pillars speaks on mental health at Hiawatha Public Library.
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Youth Off-Road Riders Bike Club grows in Iowa City area
Victor Kariuki and teammates Devin Skyles Awela Abdalla Heleem Adams and Alec Nelson ride in the Old Pi to New Pi Bike Ride as the Youth Off Road Riders club expands with new Specialized Crux bikes. The program runs year round from Pheasant Ridge and links lower income immigrant families to cycling, with support from Geoff Perrill and Tony Branch.
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Thegazette.com
Hunger Banquet to spotlight Johnson County hunger issues
The Crisis Center of Johnson County hosts a Hunger Banquet at 6:30 p.m. June 8 at the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel to raise awareness about local hunger. Attendees will be grouped to reflect income levels with varied meals and speakers including Barbie Izquierdo. Tickets cost 50 dollars, 40 for students.
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Dachshund Derby at Amana Wurst Festival Draws Pets
The first Dachshund Derby will be held during the Wurst Festival in Amana Colonies on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prizes go to first through fourth, with entry fees of 5 dollars. Proceeds benefit Safe Haven of Iowa County.
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Pet of the Week Clarice Seeks Quiet Home
Clarice, a 3 to 5 year old light gray tiger striped domestic shorthair, is up for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control. longest resident since November, she prefers sunlit naps in a quiet home. Adoption fee is $90. Shelter at 900 76th Ave. Dr. SW open noon to 5 pm Monday through Saturday. Call (319) 286-5993 for more information.
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