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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1981
Page
12
Indian Creek Nature Center sponsors three fall canoe trips on Cedar River and Wapsipinicon River with novice friendly plans and affordable fees. Two Hikeamarathons led by center staff enhance autumn activities. Also notes clogging convention, Potosi RiverFest canoe race with prizes, a trained dog Frisbee championship, and a mushroom and wild plant class through Kirkwood Community Education with a small fee.
Monthly moonlight hikes start Sunday at 8 p.m. on a two mile route. The series runs each fall with a $1 per family member fee for members and $1.50 for non members. To register call 362-0664.
The Linn County Conservation Board and Indian Creek Nature Center co sponsor a nine hike series on Saturdays from September to May. Participants completing six hikes earn a certificate and may buy a patch. Hikes range from under a mile to 16 miles and are free to the public with schedules listed.
The quote by Robert Louis Stevenson notes that books serve well in their own right yet remain a pale substitute for real life experiences. It reflects on literature versus lived adventure and personal immersion beyond pages.
The Eastern Iowa Ski Club hosts a September 19 kick-off at the Roosevelt Hotel with an Oktoberfest theme and 8:30 p.m. start. Dues are 20 singles 12 youths under 18 and 30 for families and admission 5 can apply toward membership. Trips planned include Upper Michigan Aston Alps Sundown Telemark Aspen Welch Village Summit County Indian Head and Sun Valley.
The Indian Creek Nature Center sponsors a backpacking program for youths aged 10 to 14 on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Cedar Rapids Marion. Claudia Wegrzyn notes no overnight camping. the session teaches campsite setup tent erection and backpack stove cooking with emphasis on safety and ethics. Cost is 2 dollars for members and 3 dollars for non members. Reservations at 362 0664.
Theater listings for Iowa and surrounding venues show multiple films and stage plays with showtimes. Notable titles include Private Benjamin Cannonball Run Nine to Five and Excalibur along with stage productions First Monday in October Vic tory and Escape from New York. Also a humorous note on fat signs a neighbor returning a mower to borrow a snow blower.
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