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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2005
Page
26
Military news lists several Iowa service members from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns who completed training or returned from deployments. It also reports promotions in the Marine Corps and a series of local events and fundraisers through Saturday including dinners, fish fries, blood drives, a softball game benefiting United Way, a memorial car show, and multiple garage sales across Van Horne and nearby communities.
Wendy Barth of Linn County Greens presents The End of Suburbia at the Prairiewoods Guest House Lounge on Saturday from 5 to 6 30 p m. The documentary and discussion explore postwar suburban life tied to cheap fossil fuels and its possible future.
Community bulletin lists events in Cedar Rapids Elkader and Central City including Old Post Office Brass Quintet concert at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library, a needlework show by Coffee Mill Stitchers, granny basketball meeting, remodelers showcase with multiple projects, schooling horse trials, Indian Creek Nature Center programs with Harvest Moon Walk, Busy Buzzing Bees and Nocturnal Neighbors activities with admission details and sponsors.
Event runs through Sunday in City Square Park with a Family Breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and an 5K Run and Walk starting near the Depot Pavilion at 8:30 a.m. Craft Show, Swamp Fox Parade, and a motorcycle roundup fill the day along Sixth Avenue. Activities include a Swamp Fox Center exhibit, Bingo, kids crafts, a Squaw Creek fair, cemetery walk, and a Battle of the Bands lineup from 1 to 10:30 p.m. Public events end with worship services and a community concert at City Square Park.
Northwest Earth Institute launches a discussion course on how speed and consumerism affect kids with a free intro at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. The Seventh Annual Honey Fest runs 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Nature Center, featuring bee education, crafts, foods, and century-old music. Admission ranges from free for children under 3 to 3 for nonmembers, with member adults at 2 and 1 for ages 4 to 10. At Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Family Story Time is 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Noelridge neighborhood association meets Thursday at Noelridge Baptist Church. Mound View association gathers Saturday at Central Park Presbyterian Church. Building Families Together holds Thursday session from 7 to 9 pm at the Dows Building Suite 705. Free orientation on international adoption sponsored by Children's Home Society and Family Services. For information contact Deb Harder or Angela Anthony.
A Cedar Rapids Catholic Singles group hosts a picnic and fishing event from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Palo Lake. Bring meat to grill, drinks, and a fishing pole. paper products provided. Reservations with Ruth or Vem. Swamp Fox Festival in Marion includes a parade and activities at City Square Park on Saturday. reservations with Lori. Dance at Let's Dance features a 1950s and 1960s band. reservations with John. Card and board games at St Joseph's Church Hall on Sunday. bring snacks, own drinks, paper products supplied. reservations with Lori. Miniature golf Tuesday at Meadowridge Golf Course open to all denominations. information and newsletter contacts with Ruth or Lori.
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