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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2003
Page
27
Solon Community School District schedules a public hearing tonight at 6 p.m. in the high school commons to discuss transportation fee proposals. The board will hear input from residents and consider changes to fees for the upcoming school year.
A roundup of local activities including Out & About at the Johnson County Retired School Personnel Association meeting at 9 a.m. in Iowa City, Behind the Scenes at Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival 5 to 6 p.m. at Iowa State Bank and Trust, Iowa City Farmers Market 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., a 23 mile Bicyclists of Iowa City ride at Weber Elementary, and a Mental Wellness Fair 6 to 8 p.m. at Mercer Aquatic Center. Also GRAMMY Foundation presentation at West High, Red Cedar Chamber Music at Cedar Rapids libraries, Riverboat Casino informational meeting in Cedar Rapids, Noelridge and Marion Farmers Markets, Storytime sessions, North Liberty Library kick-off event with circus activities, Trailblazers hiking, and Literary Images in Biblical Literature at the senior center.
The University of Iowa invites staff to a 3 to 6 p.m. celebration in Hubbard Park at the Iowa Memorial Union. For details call 335-2314.
A roundup of happenings includes Coralville Farmers Market five to eight p m at S T Morrison Park and Washington Farmers Market five to seven thirty p m at Central Park. A Wonderful Life stage reading seven p m at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church runs July 24 to 26. Wee Read at Coralville Public Library ten thirty a m. Reading Rocks signup party at Coralville Public Library five thirty p m for grades six to twelve. Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts country dance seven p m with lesson at eight p m at Iowa City location. Mount Vernon Community Theatre auditions for West Side Story seven p m at Mount Vernon High School. Contact numbers provided.
Iowa City volunteers sustain six gardens at local parks and centers including Twain Elementary and Crisis Center. The effort yields about 3000 pounds of fresh produce yearly, aiding 500 families weekly and supporting groups such as Meals on Wheels and the Salvation Army. Volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
Williamsburg City Council calls a public hearing for June 9 at 7 45 p m to consider a proposed ordinance restricting skateboarding inline skating and non motorized scooters after April vandalism spurred the measure Police Chief Mike Gabriel cited damaged downtown picnic tables and reckless public behavior as factors City Attorney Eric Tindal and Public Works Director Delbert Clubb led drafting of the proposal.
HAPPENINGS IOWA CITY features Hills Fire Department hosting its third annual pancake breakfast at Johnson County Fairgrounds from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a car show. A Shelter House benefit luncheon June 4 at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Iowa City runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tickets $7. proceeds aid homeless services. Oxford hosts a landscape painting class at F.W. Kent Park 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. preregistration required. contact 645-2315. Amana Beckster Fest runs Friday to Sunday at Amana Colonies RV Park with multiple bands. admission varying by day. Iowa City Crisis Center offers a volunteer information night June 4 at 7 p.m. and volunteer training starting in June. contact Patti Fields at 351-0140.
Zion Lutheran Church at 310 N Johnson St Iowa City will host Vacation Bible School from June 16 to 20. Grades 1-6 meet 9 am to 3 pm and ages 3-5 attend 9 am to 11 30 am. Camp is free with optional before and after care. information via 338-0944.
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