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SUMMARY:William Quarton Heritage Society Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:William Quarton Heritage Society Members are invited to this special luncheon in recognition of your generous support through a permanent gift to benefit our community. Join us as we celebrate part of the rich cultural heritage of our community that continues to shape and inspire us.Parking: The museum offers complimentary parking\, including an accessible garage with elevator access\, as well as a surface lot located in front of the building.Please RSVP by Thursday\, May 28\, 2026 to donorservices@gcrcf.org or call Rachel Schneider at 319.200.4229. Please provide any dietary requests when you RSVP.Following the luncheon\, we invite you to explore the museum exhibits at your leisure. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About William Quarton
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/william-quarton-heritage-society-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library\, 1400 Inspiration Pl SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:Salon Series Final Concert & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of opera’s greatest hits! This exciting fundraiser concert will feature selections from operas ranging from Bizet’s Carmen to Beethoven’s Fidelio\, and plenty of Mozart\, Puccini\, and Verdi in between! This concert will feature six singers: Anna Laurenzo (mezzo)\, Abigail Rethwisch (soprano)\, Janara Kellerman (mezzo)\, Meghan Kasanders (soprano)\, Peter Morgan (baritone)\, and Moisés Salazar (tenor)
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/salon-series-final-concert-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Facilities Theatre\, 401 76th Avenue SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cedar Rapids Opera":MAILTO:info@cropera.org
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SUMMARY:Hidden Gems Tour of Homes
DESCRIPTION:In this fundraiser for Save CR Heritage\, tour-goers receive rare access inside homes showcasing the MoundView Neighborhood’s history and charm. Start at the Greene-Franchere mansion\, 1757 D Ave. NE\, for tickets and a map of tour stops. The gorgeous Victorian mansion\, designed by Brucemore architects Josselyn & Taylor\, is one of at least a half-dozen stops on the tour. Tour-goers will learn the history of the homes\, including previous residents and their stories\, along with a bonus discussion of an artist’s work outside of her home in the B Avenue NE Historic District. Transportation is up to each participant in this self-guided tour. Please note that some homes are “hidden” on hills and have stairs to navigate. Cash or check preferred. Proceeds support revitalizing the Save CR Heritage Zastera Pharmacy building as an architectural salvage shop and community hub.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/hidden-gems-tour-of-homes/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Greene-Franchere mansion\, 1757 D Ave. NE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 1757 D Ave. NE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Save CR Heritage":MAILTO:savecrheritage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T113000
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SUMMARY:Recruitment Reimagined: Right-Sizing Roles & Targeting Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Networking at 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nProgram from 12-1 p.m. \n\n\n\nNote: This workshop is open to all is held in place of Volunteer Engagement Peer Group in June. Thanks to presenter Kayla Paulson for offering this learning opportunity to our nonprofit community! \n\n\n\nIn an era of shrinking formal volunteerism\, traditional recruitment models don’t cut it. Research shows that volunteering among U.S. adults dropped to 23.2% in 2021; the lowest level in two decades!  \n\n\n\nThough rates are improving\, the hours served per volunteer continue to decline. This session will explore how to repackage your roles and recruitment methods for today’s landscape: shorter-term\, skills-based\, hybrid (virtual and in-person) roles where we expect episodic participation and aligning outreach with the motivations of today’s people. We’ll dive into how to assess and redesign roles to lower barriers (time\, location\, skill); and pathways to converting one-time participants into engaged contributors. Attendees will leave with tactical tools\, assessment questions\, and a sketched-out recruitment strategy for a role. Together\, we will explore how to right-size roles and begin to focus more targeted recruitment for the volunteers that will best help us deliver our mission! \n\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\n\n\n\nGet a snapshot of the current volunteer landscape\n\n\n\nBe able to right-size a volunteer role\n\n\n\nIdentify likely or “right” volunteers\n\n\n\nStart to convert one-time participants into engaged contributors\n\n\n\nHave a rough\, but practical recruitment plan for a role\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required and lunch is included. Seats are limited.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/recruitment-reimagined-right-sizing-roles-targeting-volunteers/
LOCATION:Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:UnCharitable Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Linn Community Center is partnering with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and United Way of East Central Iowa to host a free screening of the film UnCharitable at Mount Vernon’s Bijou Theater. \n\n\n\nThe screening will take place on Monday\, June 22\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30\, and a panel discussion and Q & A session will follow the film from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public\, and no registration is required.   \n\n\n\nUnCharitable is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that examines the realities of philanthropy and challenges conventional thinking about giving. The film explores how freeing nonprofits from outdated constraints can empower them to create lasting change. Donors and community members will leave with fresh insight into how effective philanthropy can strengthen communities. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film \n\n\n\nAfter several groundbreaking U.S. charitable campaigns were criticized by charity watchdogs\, leaders in philanthropy recognized the need to rethink how the nonprofit sector operates. \n\n\n\nLed by Dan Pallotta\, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired philanthropists and changemakers around the world\, UnCharitable takes viewers on an emotional and inspiring journey that challenges outdated assumptions about giving to charities. The film makes a compelling case for a new approach to giving – one that invests boldly in the people and organizations working in the nonprofit sector to make a true impact.This event is free and open to the public.  No registration is required.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/uncharitable-screening/
LOCATION:Bijou Theater\, 123 2nd St SW\, Mount Vernon\, Iowa\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:SILT’s Victory Garden Art Show: Food Security and Independence
DESCRIPTION:A family friendly open house style event geared towards increasing awareness of SILT’s\nmission to permanently protect Iowa’s farmland for sustainable food farming and\nhighlight our other partners working to conserve Iowa! \nThis event will feature:\n-The Veterans Memorial Building Victory Garden’s display \n-A seed swap organized by Seed Savers Exchange \n-Artists bring in their work to be viewed by the public \n-Pre-packaged snacks for sale \n-Free kids craft kits and coloring sheets \n-SILT merch for sale \n  \nIf you are interested in displaying your art FREE of charge during this event or know someone who is\, you can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfel7H3uxZX4UYiy3yQNCP68YdXZRRbtqONLnte-vzqDjhlww/viewform?usp=publish-editor
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/silts-victory-garden-art-show-food-security-and-independence/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, 50 2nd Avenue Bridge\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Iowa Land Trust":MAILTO:info@silt.org
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SUMMARY:Touch -A- Truck
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this FREE Community Event – ALL ARE WELCOME! \nGet up close and personal with over 40 large vehicles including agricultural\, construction\, military\, first responder\, service and more all in one place! Event will be held at Kirkwood Community College – North Parking Lot of Linn Hall. \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM*10:00 – 11:00 – Will be sensory hour. No lights or sirens will be used during this time. \nFree will donations will be collected to support The Arc of East Central Iowa. \nThere will also be food\, music\, activities and more! \nPresented By: The Arc of East Central IowaEvent Sponsors: Hudson Insurance Group\, Transamerica\, UFG Insurance\, & Van MeterLocation Sponsor: Kirkwood Community College
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/touch-a-truck-2/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Community College\, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, 52404
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of East Central Iowa":MAILTO:arccommunications@arceci.org
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SUMMARY:Laughter Rx\, a fundraising dinner event benefiting His Hands Free Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Laughter Rx is a fundraising dinner comedy event on September 17 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center to benefit His Hands Free Clinic.  Guests will enjoy an evening of connection\, good food\, and live entertainment. Social hour begins at 5:00 pm\, with dinner and program at 6:00 pm.\n\nAdvanced registration is required. Guests are asked to RSVP by September 1\, 2026. Space is limited\, and early registration is encouraged. The evening offers an opportunity to financially support the mission of His Hands Free Clinic.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/laughter-rx-a-fundraising-dinner-event-benefiting-his-hands-free-clinic/
LOCATION:Hotel at Kirkwood Center\, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA
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SUMMARY:Busse Branch Grand Opening Gala
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch is located on 20th Avenue off of Edgewood Road SW.\n\nMore details\, including time and ticket information\, will be coming soon.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/busse-branch-grand-opening-gala/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cedar Rapids Public LIbrary Foundation":MAILTO:Foundation@CRLibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T180000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala
DESCRIPTION: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 captivated by the professional Artist Gallery\, sensational Silent Auction items\, and a Live Auction filled with art and experiences you won’t want to miss. Our bidding platform will allow you to purchase your tickets on-line and bid on all your Silent Auction items right from your cell phone or mobile device. Black Tie Optional. For more information\, purchase tickets\, or donate\, go to www.crma.org.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/cedar-rapids-museum-of-art-gala/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Country Club\, 550 27th Street Drive SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, United States
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