Local events and classes in Cedar Rapids area
Community events and programs for this week include farmers markets at Noelridge Park Marion City Square Park and Shellsburg City Park with varying hours. A public talk on influencing elected officials features a panel of Iowa and Johnson County leaders at Coralville Public Library. Also offered are a drying and freezing workshop at Marion Public Library a kids snack class at Hy-Vee and a 45 minute yoga and wine session at Shores Event Center in Cedar Rapids with modest fees.
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Marion
City Square Park
Shellsburg
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League of Women Voters
Johnson County
Joe Bolkcom
Mary Mascher
Terrence Neuzil
North Liberty City
Gerry Kuhl
Coralville
Mitch Gross
Iowa City
Jim Throgmorton
Harvest Hayrack Nights and fall events in Johnson County
Johnson County Parks and Recreation invites families to Ushers Ferry for old fashioned fall fun with hayrack rides cocoa bonfire and crafts. Harvest Hayrack Nights occur at 7 p.m. on Sept 25 Oct 9 and Oct 23 with admission five to nine dollars. Advance registration available at Crrec.org or (319) 286-5731. The Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance released a new mobile app to view arts and culture events today and for the next two weeks downloadable free on iTunes and Google Play. The app was developed and donated by JMS Tech Systems of Cedar Rapids. Kim Holzer of Cedar Rapids seeks items for Zimbabwean orphans through Eyes4Zimbabwe. Goods accepted at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints 4150 Blue Jay Dr. NE Sept 18 7 9 p.m. Sept 21 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Sept 25 7 9 p.m. Sept 28 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Most items ship by Christmas others by August 2014. Pentacrest Pep Rally in Iowa City from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday features a Super Fan Getup Contest Hawk Walk and trivia with UI groups sponsoring. IOWA CITY
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UI previews 7 Tesla scanner at Iowa symposium
The University of Iowa hosts a preview of its 7 Tesla magnetic imaging instrument at the Urmila Sahai Seminar Room from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday. The device will enable full-body scans without invasive needles, with deployment planned in November and UI joining about 20 U.S. and 30 global institutes. UI departments will discuss potential applications. The Iowa Children’s Museum seeks nominations for its second Robert E. Yager Active Learning Award to honor educators who promote active learning in the classroom.
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Community talks on Iowa underground railroad and Norway leader
In eastern Iowa at the Great Muse um Theatre Paul Finkelman of Albany Law School discusses Iowa fugitive slaves from 7 to 8 30 p m on Sept 18. Free admission. In Decorah Kent Stock of Marion speaks at Luther College Valders Hall Room 206 at 7 p m Sept 18 on How Do You Want to Be Remembered highlighting daily living and leadership insights from coaching Norway High School to a 20th state title before the merger. In Guttenberg city manager search begins after Barry Dykhuizen’s Aug 30 resignation with council naming a search firm Sept 9. Dykhuizen led six years and left for Morrison Illinois. A $300 000 to $400 000 pool rehabilitation plan is approved to extend life 15 years.
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Great Museum Theatre
South St
Paul Finkelman
Albany Law School
Iowa Law Review
Kent Stock
Marion
Norway
Luther College
Valders Hall of Science
Stock
Guttenberg
Barry Dykhuizen
Russell Loven
Dykhuizen
Morrison
Aprons and Cookie Jars Exhibit At De Alburnett History Society
De Alburnett Community Historical Society presents Aprons and Cookie Jars, a yearlong display sharing stories behind nearly three dozen aprons and 40 plus cookie jars donated by the community. Curator Chris Moore notes the items reveal family traditions and friendships, with plans for an antique quilt exhibit opening November 1 through November 24.
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Sandy Feldmann
Aprons and Cookie Jars Exhibit Opens in Alburnett
Alburnett Community Historical Society hosts a display of aprons and cookie jars at 106 S Main St open Thursdays 10 am to 3 pm and select Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm including every second Saturday. Special hours include Sept 17 9 am to 3 pm and Sept 23 3 to 7 pm. exhibit ends Sept 24 featuring Alburnett’s 2012 Centennial signature quilts. Moore says the community response is enthusiastic.
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