Everyone is welcome! Help us celebrate the individuals and families The Arc has supported and everyone who has supported The Arc since 1953! Tour our renovated lower level, visit with staff and participants with a brief presentation and ribbon cutting ceremony of our new recreation space at 6:30. Celebrating Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Serving free hot dogs, chips, popcorn, &...Continue Reading
Our youth blues band, Ship of Fools will be playing at this event at Noelridge Park! Come support these young local musicians!
Each August, Jazz 88.3 KCCK presents free Thursday night concerts in Cedar Rapids’ Noelridge Park. This year, we double the music and fun by presenting two bands each week! A Young Artist ensemble at 6:30, followed by the headliner at 7:00. This week we welcome the Diplomats of Solid Sound Featuring Young Artist Ensemble: Ship of Fools Bring your own...Continue Reading
Each August, Jazz 88.3 KCCK presents free Thursday night concerts in Cedar Rapids’ Noelridge Park. This year, we double the music and fun by presenting two bands each week! A Young Artist ensemble at 6:30, followed by the headliner at 7:00. This week we welcome Damani Phillips' Road Scholars (The Music of Spyro Gyra) Featuring Young Artist Ensemble: The Harlan...Continue Reading
Cedar Rapids' only jazz concert series! Each August, Jazz 88.3 KCCK presents free Thursday night concerts in Cedar Rapids’ Noelridge Park. This year, we double the music and fun by presenting two bands each week! A Young Artist ensemble at 6:30, followed by the headliner at 7:00. This week we welcome Eddie Piccard Quartet with The Busch Brothers Featuring Young...Continue Reading
Have you noticed all of the beautiful murals popping up all over Cedar Rapids lately?The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy invites you to come and take a look and how amazing they are on Sunday the 27th, and while you're at it, register for a chance to win two free passes to a one-and-done adult class! (and trust us, they are...Continue Reading
Load up your pupperooski(s) and bring them by for a sweet treat to beat the heat all while supporting our Annual Pup Cup Drive-Thru Fundraiser. Donation based drive-thru with all proceeds coming back to the pups at Dogs Forever! Cash, Check, Venmo preferred, cards accepted too. Pup cups will be good ol' chilled whipped cream in a cup...Continue Reading
A panel of local nonprofit leaders will share information about their organization’s equity goals and practices. This learning event is offered by the Community Foundation to support the equity efforts of nonprofits. The following leaders will share ideas and practices they have adopted to enhance equity: Jessica Altfillisch, Harmony School of Music Theresa Lewis, The Arc of East Central Iowa...Continue Reading
Tired of the same old lunch places? Let’s renew our bodies and refresh our spirits in a beautiful setting! Join Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for Y.O.L.O. (Your Other Lunch Option!)—a lunch choice celebrating wholesome, fresh food made from scratch by chef Daniel Sutherland in Prairiewoods’ kitchen. We dine in a community setting with friends we bring with...Continue Reading
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., the Community Foundation will host it's annual Nonprofit Party to celebrate local nonprofit professionals and the incredible work they do to strengthen our community. This year’s party is being held at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids. All nonprofit staff are invited to attend. RSVP here. Again this year, nonprofit...Continue Reading
The 2023 Corridor Business Hall of Fame, presented by U.S. Bank, marks the 24th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one emerging entrepreneur will be inducted into the Corridor Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, September 14,...Continue Reading
Enjoy food and beverage from some of the area’s finest restaurants, local breweries and distilleries, along with international beers, wine, and spirits. Supporting the educational and cultural mission of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library for the 20th year, this festive outdoor celebration includes live music, auction prizes, and the drawing of the BrewNost raffle prize — a...Continue Reading
