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    Nonprofit Know-How: How the Community Foundation Can Support Your Nonprofit

    Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Meet the staff and learn how the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit in 2026. Community Foundation staff will share 2026 funding opportunities, new and existing marketing resources, nonprofit funds and endowment building, and new learning opportunities. Following the formal presentations, staff will be available for individual conversations and questions. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Information shared will be available...Continue Reading

  • Cooking for a Cause: Valentine’s Edition

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Celebrate Valentine’s week with a hands-on cooking experience that’s equal parts delicious and meaningful. Join us at Groundswell Cafe for a special Valentine’s Edition of Cooking for a Cause, led by Cafe Manager Jack. Together, you’ll learn to prepare a classic, comforting menu—while also making extra meals to support the Good Meals To Go program at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store. 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, February 12,...Continue Reading

    $30

  • Rock Into Spring

    Eastern Iowa Arts Academy 2630 B Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us Saturday, March 1 in the Study Hall at Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for a full lineup featuring all eight of our youth bands. Come for one set or stay for the whole night. Either way you are going to leave smiling. This is a community night through and through. Bring your friends, bring your neighbor, bring your teenager,...Continue Reading

    $10

  • Storytellers of Cedar Rapids

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Rooted in the belief that stories connect us, this third show of our second season invites local voices to the stage to share true, personal stories inspired by themes drawn from Matthew 25’s core pillars. The evening is a celebration of vulnerability, truth, and the power of storytelling to create belonging. For this show, storytellers are exploring the theme “Seeking...Continue Reading

    $15

  • Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials

    Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Presenters:Joe Heitz, VP of Community Impact, Greater Cedar Rapids Community FoundationDavid Little, CPA, Principal at CLA LEARNING TOPICS:Practical budgeting toolsClear understanding of nonprofit financial statementsTips to avoid common pitfallsConfidence to communicate financial needs to boards, funders, and staff

  • 2026 Arc March

    Lindale Mall 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    It's time for the 29th Annual Arc March! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to walk with you and help us raise awareness for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities! The Arc March will be held at the Lindale Mall Food Court on Saturday, March 28th. Activities will begin at 8:00 AM and the walk will start at 9:30 AM....Continue Reading

  • Cultivating A Place of Welcome

    Cultivating A Place of Welcome
    Catherine McAuley Center 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Cultivating A Place of Welcome is an open-house fundraiser for the Catherine McAuley Center.   On Saturday, April 4th, step inside CMC and experience our work firsthand and at eye level. You will learn about our education services, women’s services, employment support, and resource navigation programs through guided tours, story-telling, activities, conversations, and more.   Taste our community’s rich diversity...Continue Reading

    Free

  • 11th annual Hops for Housing

    Ushers Ferry Historic Village 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us in celebrating Hops for Housing's 11th anniversary on April 11th at Ushers Ferry Historic Village (Main Lodge) from 2:30-5:30pm! The address is 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411. Ticketholders will receive a pretzel necklace, tasting glass, and admittance to the event with local breweries and cideries to sample from. There will be live music, a...Continue Reading

    $45

  • KCCK’s Taste of Jazz

    Hotel at Kirkwood Center

    oin KCCK in collaboration with Kirkwood's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Arts Departments for an evening of food, wine, beer and music to benefit KCCK's Jazz Education Programs. Music by BYOBrass and Six Man Trio. The event features wine and beer tastings, heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert and a silent auction. And of course great live music!Featuring Wine from Fireside Winery, Tabor...Continue Reading

    $100.00

  • Zach Johnson Foundation Classic

    Elmcrest Country Club 1 Zach Johnson Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA

    The Zach Johnson Foundation Classic is a premier golf event that brings together community and business leaders in support of the Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course program. Hosted at Elmcrest Country Club, the tournament blends competition, connection and purpose in a setting that reflects the heart of our community. More than just a day on the course, the Classic...Continue Reading

    Free

  • SILT’s Victory Garden Art Show: Food Security and Independence

    Veterans Memorial Building 50 2nd Avenue Bridge, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    A family friendly open house style event geared towards increasing awareness of SILT’s mission to permanently protect Iowa’s farmland for sustainable food farming and highlight our other partners working to conserve Iowa! This event will feature: -The Veterans Memorial Building Victory Garden’s display -A seed swap organized by Seed Savers Exchange -Artists bring in their work to be viewed by...Continue Reading

    Free

  • Busse Branch Grand Opening Gala

    Our community's Big Dreams are about to come true - the new Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch will open its doors on Thursday, September 17, 2026. We hope you will join us to celebrate this milestone. The Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch is located on 20th Avenue off of Edgewood Road SW. More details, including time and ticket...Continue Reading

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