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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 2013
Page
7
Local readers can visit Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids from 4 to 6 p.m. or S T Morrison Park in Coralville from 5 to 7 p.m. for the day’s farmers market listings.
A Hy-Vee floral design demo led by Cindy Jensen and Lindsy at 6 p.m. costs 25 dollars at 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE. Kristian Lorenzo hosts a lecture on the Sphinx as depicted on fifth century B.C. Greek pots at Coe College free of charge. A Veterans for Peace candlelight vigil at 7:30 p.m. gathers at Tree of Five Seasons to honor violence victims and collect items for shelter programs.
Xavier High School senior DeWees, moved by the Sandy Hook shooting, began composing piano pieces and later sold CDs for 10 dollars to fund an Angel of Hope statue for Cedar Rapids. She initially sought funds for Sandy Hook families but redirected to honor local children who died too soon.
DeWees promotes a charitable project linked to a Sandy Hook memorial. She plans to travel to Connecticut on December 14 to meet victims families and distribute CDs. Her May event at Elmcrest Country Club raised 9000 dollars, with Angels with Style planned for October to collect clothing for Cedar Rapids shelters.
Kathy Valenta of Palo, a Lodge 262 member, is named Iowa Fraternalist of the Year for volunteer service to Western Fraternal Life Association. She has led Lodge 262, served as Iowa state president, and organized community projects including tutoring, food drives, and school or charity activities in Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
The Hardacre Theater Preservation Association hosts a 7 p.m. town hall at the Hardacre Theater on Sept. 25 to update efforts to save Tipton's venue. The group awaits 501 c 3 approval to pursue grants and tax-deductible donations, with details on Thehardacre.org and a mailed pledge option.
The Visiting Nurse Association will offer cholesterol screenings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center. Cost is $17. Fast for 10 to 12 hours for accurate results. Appointments at (319) 337-9686 Ext 1100.
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