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SUMMARY:Cultivating A Place of Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating A Place of Welcome is an open-house fundraiser for the Catherine McAuley Center.\n \nOn 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.\n \nTaste our community’s rich diversity with international foods\, walk a few steps in our client’s shoes as you hear their stories\, learn how you can make an impact\, and have fun for a good cause!\n \nPlease RSVP on Facebook or email rsvp@cmc-cr.org to let us know you can attend. We can’t wait to show you all the good we’re doing here at CMC.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/cultivating-a-place-of-welcome-3/
LOCATION:Catherine McAuley Center\, 1220 5th Ave SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine McAuley Center":MAILTO:haley@cmc-cr.org
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SUMMARY:11th annual Hops for Housing
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nTicketholders 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 silent auction\, and awareness-raising games to play throughout the event! Tickets can be pre-ordered for $45 through our site\, or can be purchased for $50 at the door.\n\nGood Beer. Great Cause.\n\nHops for Housing is an annual fund and awareness-raising event to benefit Willis Dady Homeless Services. Our mission is to empower all experiencing homelessness to build futures of self-sufficiency through advocacy\, housing\, and employment. This annual event brings over $40\,000 to support homeless services in Linn County\, IA.\n\nStarting at 2:30 we will have live music\, a silent auction\, and plenty of samples for you to enjoy! Parking is available in the parking lot and in the grass beside the lodge. Please drive responsibly and consider carpooling. If you have any questions about the event\, reach out to Maylee at 319-362-7555 or via email at maylee@willisdady.org.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/11th-annual-hops-for-housing/
LOCATION:Ushers Ferry Historic Village\, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willis Dady Homeless Services":MAILTO:allison@willisdady.org
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DTSTAMP:20260406T142244Z
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Public Night
DESCRIPTION:The NASA Tracers Mission: The Latest Example of Hawkeyes in Space presented by Dr. George Hospodarsky
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/april-2026-public-night/
LOCATION:Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center\, 1365 Ivanhoe Rd\, Ely\, IA\, 52227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cedar Amateur Astronomers":MAILTO:gordonbaustian@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:KCCK's Taste of Jazz
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMusic by BYOBrass and Six Man Trio.\nThe 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 House Winery\, and Lubben Vineyards and Wine. Beer from House Divided Brewery\, Big Grove Brewery\, and Reunion Brewery.\nIndividual Tickets are $100 or $1000 for a reserved table of 10.More information at tickets at: www.kcck.org/taste
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/kccks-taste-of-jazz-2/
LOCATION:Hotel at Kirkwood Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jazz 88.3 KCCK":MAILTO:michelle.collier@kirkwood.edu
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SUMMARY:Matthew 25's Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Spring is a time to celebrate! \nJoin us for Matthew 25’s Spring Celebration\, where we extend our gratitude to YOU—our incredible volunteers\, donors\,  supporters\, and community!\n\nMatthew 25’s Spring Celebration will take place on Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026\, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located at 437 G AVE NW. Mingle\, engage with our programs\, and enjoy small bites and beverages. There will be a short program at 5:00 celebrating the volunteers\, organizations\, and businesses that support Matthew 25 all year.\n\nEveryone is welcome! RSVP to let us know you are coming at matthew-25.org/spring2026.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/matthew-25s-spring-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@hub25.org
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour for Kids First
DESCRIPTION:Join Kids First Thursday\, April 30 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at The Olympic in the NewBo District. Entry is free\, fabulous auction items await\, and the bar is open! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.\n \nAll of the proceeds directly support Kids First’s mission to give children a voice in divorce\, custody\, and other conflicts by providing focused legal representation and services for kids right here in the Corridor.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/happy-hour-for-kids-first-3/
LOCATION:The Olympic South Side Theater\, 1202 3rd St SE #200\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kids First Law Center":MAILTO:sarah@kidsfirstiowa.org
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