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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A family friendly open house style event geared towards increasing awareness of SILT’smission to permanently protect Iowa’s farmland for sustainable food farming andhighlight 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 the public -Pre-packaged...Continue Reading
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
An evening of exceptional cuisine, libations, and amazing art is here…the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s 11th Annual Gala! The fundraiser, benefiting educational and outreach programming at the CRMA, will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. This is our one and only fundraiser of the year and it’s going to be magnificent! You’ll be...Continue Reading
