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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 2017
Page
6
Teens gather at Iowa City Public Library for a Hamilton singalong and trivia in period style garb. The event runs 2 to 3 30 p m with free admission and a lively audience energy.
Bike riders gather at Goldfinch Cyclery in Cedar Rapids for Cranksgiving a food drive on two wheels benefiting Loaves & Fishes. Registration starts at noon with a 1 p.m. start. riders aim to donate about 15 to 20 dollars worth of non-perishable items at stores including Hy-Vee Drug Store New Pioneer and Saigon Market while mapping a 15 mile route ending at Loaves & Fishes Westminster Presbyterian mission house.
Johnson County hosts a tool library sale at Matthew 25 in the afternoon and the building’s back area offers air compressors table saws snowblowers and lawn mowers alongside antiques. The Arc of East Central Iowa runs Wrapping for a Cause at Lindale Mall from December 1 to 24 with daily hours and proceeds benefiting services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The Iowa City parking lot behind City Hall remains closed and street parking limited to make way for Augusta Place. Utility and Mediacom payment boxes moved to the building front. Melissa Miller can answer utility payment questions at 819 356 5065.
The Old Creamery Theatre in Amana presents A Christmas Carol from Thursday through Dec. 17 with matinee shows at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays Thursdays and Sundays and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Cast includes David Q. Combs Steven Labine Jeff March Jackie McCall and Marquetta Senters directed by Sean McCall. Tickets 31 adults 19.50 students 12 student rush 30 minutes before show. Ages 18 and under 10. Box office (319) 622-6262 oldcreamery.com.
The Cranksgiving Cedar Rapids event runs Sunday with check-in at noon and a 1 p.m. start at Goldfinch Cyclery. Riders collect groceries at specific stores, deliver them to Loaves & Fishes, then celebrate at Caucho with prizes for speed and free perks for participants. Weather may affect turnout. food donations aid Cedar Rapids pantries.
The fourth annual Fairfax Winter Fest Parade is set for 6 p.m. December 2 with no entry fee. Staging begins at 5:30 p.m. at Hawks Ridge Park, 390 W Prairie Dr, ending around 6:30 p.m. at the sports complex for tree lighting and caroling. For details call Elaina Kempin at 8198462300.
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