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1462 Twixt Town Road
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Galaxy 16 Cinema

5340 Council St NE
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Wehrenberg Family Summer Series
Wehrenberg Theatres will once again host its popular Family Summer Series 2010 for parents looking for family entertainment while the kids are out of school.  Best of all, tickets to the movies are still FREE!  Family Summer Series features a different 2^nd-run family film each week for ten weeks beginning Wednesday, June 2.  The series concludes Thursday, August 5

Showtimes are 10 AM every Wednesday and Thursday during the ten weeks of the series. The films will rotate through the circuit so weekly titles at individual theatres will differ.

Wynnsong 12  

2435 Edgewood Road SW
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The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center
www.historycenter.org
615 1st Ave SE

Gallery Admission: $5 for families, $3 for adults, $1 for students and seniors

Chautauqua Movement Exhibit

Union Station Fireplace

Danceland Ballroom Exhibit

Memory Makers Workshop For Kids: Airplanes
Aug 21  10:30 AM
The History Center will highlight its collection of Alexander Lippisch artifacts. Lippisch worked for Collins Radio and developed many experimental aircrafts. Each child will create a toy airplaine to take home. Recommended for children ages 4 to 8 accompanied by an adult. Recommended donation is $3.

Downtown Walking Tour w/Mark Stoffer Hunter
Aug 28  1 PM
Join Mark on the fourth Saturday of each month between May and September. These tours will depart from the History Center. Join us as we walk and listen to interesting and unforgettable stories about the people, area buildings, and events that took place in the earlier days of Cedar Rapids. Admission for each tour is $7 for adults, $6 for History Center members, and $5 for children ages 8 and up.

"Corn County" Exhibit Opens
Aug 28

Memory Makers Workshop For Kids: Corn Husk Dolls
Sep 18  10:30 AM
The workshop will begin with a look at the many food and non-food items made from corn. Children will explore the History Center's temporary exhibit "Corn County" and then craft a cornhusk doll. Recommended for children ages 4 to 8 accompanied by an adult. Recommended donation is $3.00.

Downtown Walking Tour w/Mark Stoffer Hunter
Sep 24  1 PM
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to join Mark on his FINAL TOUR of the season. It will depart promptly at 1:00 p.m. from the History Center. We will walk and listen to interesting and unforgettable stories about the people, area buildings, and events that took place in the earlier days of Cedar Rapids. Admission for each tour is $7 for adults, $6 for History Center members, and $5 for children ages 8 and up.


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Indian Creek Nature Center
6665 Otis Rd SE  319-362-0664 
http://www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org

Youth Volunteer Day
Jul 26  9-3 PM
FREE ICNC invites youth ages 11 and older to participate in a summer solstice day of volunteering to help restore Nature Center habitats with staff. Learn about conservation work and its importance. Registration required by noon on Friday, July 23rd. Call 362-0664 to register.

Summer Camp-Nature Camp: Wild Outdoors
Jul 27  9-3 PM
(for campers entering 3rd-6th grades)--9AM-3PM--Choose either Session I:Tuesday, July 6-Friday, July 9 or Session II:Tuesday, July 27-Friday, July 30. MEMBER:$80; NONMEMBER:$100--Hone your basic outdoor skills, learn about Iowa's unique animal and plant life and visit the Nature Center's back corners. Explore trails and discover Iowa's wildlife while developing observational skills in woodland, prairie and wetland habitats. Learn to read a map and use a GPS unit to discover the ancient bog Founders' Grove and Bena Brook. Learn the art of fire making, pocket knife use and care and basic outdoor cooking. Bring a sack lunch. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER.

Toddler Tracks: We're Diggin' It!
Jul 31  10-Noon
for children 18-36 months accompanied by an adult)-10AM-12NOON-MEMBER CHILD:$4; NONMEMBER CHILD:$5; PARENT:FREE-Be prepared to get a little messy as you and your toddler explore soil, rocks and other natural materials. Find out what lives underground, make a tower with wooden blocks and investigate other self-guided stations. Enjoy a hike along our new Sense of Wonder Trail. Activities will be repeated so come and go as it works best for you and your toddler! Call 362-0664 to register.

Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Nocturnal Neighbors
Aug 2  9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Put on your pajamas and join us for fun "nightly" adventures! Find out which creatures are active in the night and what helps them survive while we are asleep. Listen to a story and become part of a nighttime chorus. (Program repeated on August 3rd). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
7 PM
Monday Nite Mini-Camp: Night Life at the Nature Center
(for children entering 1st-4th grades; parents may, but are not required to, attend with their children)--7PM-9PM--MEMBER:$5/CHILD, $3/PARENT; NONMEMBER:$8/CHILD, $4/PARENT--Explore the woods to discover the mammals, insects and amphibians that sing, howl, chirp or squeak in the night. Use sound, light and a secret bait to attract night life. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER BY 4 PM ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH CAMP.

Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Nocturnal Neighbors
Aug 3  9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Put on your pajamas and join us for fun "nightly" adventures! Find out which creatures are active in the night and what helps them survive while we are asleep. Listen to a story and become part of a nighttime chorus. (Program repeated on August 3rd). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.

REAL (Retired Engaged Adult Learners) Walks: Summer Buzzing With Bees
Aug 4  9:30 AM
MEMBER:$3-NONMEMBER:$4-Visit our apiary and discover what's going on with the Nature Center's honeybees. Discuss issues facing all pollinators, including our native pollinators. Learn what you can do to help. Coffee and conversation afterwards. This class is for those individuals who are 50 years and better! Call 362-0664 to register.

Summer Camp-New! Young Naturalists: Be An Amateur Archeologist
Aug 10  9 AM-3 PM
(for children entering 3rd-6th grades)--9AM-3PM--MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Spend the day discovering what an archeologist does! Practice your investigative techniques as you learn American Indian skills and how to recognize artifacts, play authentic games, participate in a dig and try your hand at crafts and hunting skills using an atlatl. Hike to nearby sites while learning about the cultures that lived along the Cedar River. Bring a sack lunch. (Program repeated on July 2nd) CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER.

Black-Lighting For Bugs
Aug 13  8 PM
MEMBER ADULT:$4; NONMEMBER ADULT:$6; MEMBER CHILD:$2; NONMEMBER CHILD:$4--Explore the world of night-flying insects, many of which are rarely seen in daytime. Particpants will learn how to set up and use a black light to attract moths, beetles and various aquatic insects. Learn about lifecycles and insects'importance in the overal environment. All ages welcome. Call 362-0664 to register.

Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Water Wonders
Aug 16  9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Finish off the summer series with a wild and wet adventure as we explore the Lynch Wetland. Learn about water plants and animals. Come prepared to get wet (and a little muddy) as we use nets to find out what makes this habitat their home. (Program repeated on August 17th). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.

Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Water Wonders
Aug 17  9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Finish off the summer series with a wild and wet adventure as we explore the Lynch Wetland. Learn about water plants and animals. Come prepared to get wet (and a little muddy) as we use nets to find out what makes this habitat their home. (Program repeated on August 17th). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.

Beat The Heat
Aug 21  7 AM
MEMBER ADULT:$5; NONMEMBER ADULT:$7--The prairie in August is beautiful but HOT! Join us for an early morning stroll to enjoy flowers, birds, and fast-growing, heat-loving prairie grasses while they are in their prime. Coffee and bagels served afterwards. Registration required by 4PM on Friday, Aug 20th. Call 362-0664 to register.

Creekside Concert-Reunion
Aug 27  7:30 PM
Enjoy a mix of fiddle tunes, original compositions and traditional songs with Deb Hunemuller on fiddle and Pete Kies on guitar. This acoustic duo create a dynamic and enjoyable blend of familiar and not-so-familiar songs. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket with your favorite snacks and beverages and join us on the lawn for an old fashioned hoedown. Tickets are $5/M, $8/NM, $1 Children 5-12. Gates open at 7pm. Call 362-0664 for more information. Program moved inside to auditorium in case of inclement weather
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Theatre Cedar Rapids
444 1st Ave NE   366-8591
theatrecr.org

Science Station
Main Level Lindale Mall
sciencestation.org

Every Thursday morning from 10-11 AM in our upstairs gallery, we feature Pre-School Power Hour, free with museum admission.  The first and third Thursdays brings the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Story Hour our way.  The second Thursday, we welcome the Edgar Wibble Puppet Theater.  Other Thursdays, our education staff will entertain and inform the little ones with a hands-on program.

Throughout the school year, we will be closed on Mondays.  Regular hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM.  (The office will still be open, in case you're trying to reach us.)

Kids Kitchen Takeover
Mt Vernon Rd Hy Vee  362-7900  



Kids Kitchen Takeover
Hy Vee Edgewood Rd  378-0762

Back To School
Aug 17  6 PM  Ages 5-7
It’s hard to believe it is already “back to school” time!!!   Where did the summer go? This month we will focus on foods for “back to school” and talk about eating healthy as we all get back into a routine. I hope to see you in class. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Pre-registration is required. Call 379-0762 or stop by the Customer Service desk.

Back To School
Aug 21  10 AM  Ages 3-5
It’s hard to believe it is already “back to school” time!!!   Where did the summer go? This month we will focus on foods for “back to school” and talk about eating healthy as we all get back into a routine. I hope to see you in class. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Pre-registration is required. Call 379-0762 or stop by the Customer Service desk.


Kids Kitchen Takeover
Hy Vee Johnson Ave   

Chill Out!
Jul 27  10 AM
We’ll be really cool as we make frosty taste-treats. Wear your sweater as we create Chilly-Willy Kabobs, Iceberg Salad, and Ice Cream-in-a-Bag. Four years and up (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Please pre-register by 5 p.m. the day before the class. Call 365-0477 or contact Judy Fitzgibbons, jfitzgibbons@hy-vee.com.

Happenings At Collins Rd
Hy Vee Collins Rd  393-4480


Kids Kitchen Takeover
Hy Vee Oakland Rd 366-7756



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Lil Racer Car Club
Hawkeye Downs  4400 6th St SW
lilracercarclub..com


The Lil' Racer Car Club will make its debut at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Opening Night 2010! An organization that provides recreational, educational, and entertainment programs to young race fans under the age of 14 at area race tracks- is expanding to include Hawkeye Downs this season! Fun and exciting events for young race fans and participation in club events are FREE! Stop at the track each week and have some fun!

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2008 Hus Racing League Season
Hus Presbyterian Church
2808 Schaeffer Dr SW  319-363-0067
orangetrackracing.org

2nd Saturday of each month
9:30 AM
Race Hot Wheels, Match Box and Johnny Lightning cars.

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Playstation
200 Collins Rd NE  319-373-1111

Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
1100 Rockford Rd SW  319-398-0100

Fall and winter public skate sessions:
Weekdays 5.00 includes admission and skate rental
Weekends 6.00 admission and 3.00 skate rentals.
Call 319-398-0100 for times

Family Learn To Skate Sessions
Fri nights  6:30-7:30 PM
20.00 a family

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Riverside Skate Park
Outdoor skate park provides a safe environment for extreme sports such as in-line skating, skateboarding and biking

6:00 AM-10:00 PM year-round
C St & 13th Ave SW   319-286-5731

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Planet X Fun Center
255 Collins Rd NE next to Hy-Vee
319-294-2237   planetxfuncenter.com

Food and fun! Some activies are:
Spaceball, jumpshot, laser tag, rock climbing, bowlingo, bumper cars, miniature golf, space bikes and inflatable.

Hours are: Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri 11 AM-midnight, Sat 10 AM-midnight, Sun noon-9 PM.
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Hiawatha Public Library
150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
319-393-1414
hiawathalibrary

Story Time Sessions

Hiawatha Public Library is pleased to offer a variety of story times.  Please note the intended audience, days and time of each.
Preschool Story Time : 3 to 6 year-olds
Mondays at 6:30  Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00
Toddler Time : 18 months to 36 months
Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00
Smart Start Story Time : 6 months to 18 months
Biweekly, Thursdays from 10:00-10:15


 

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Usher's Ferry Historic Village
5925 Seminole Valley Tr NE  319-286-5763
ushersferry

Hills Bank Night at the Ferry
Aug 11  6-9 PM     $5 Age 11+years 10yrs. & under free
Young, old, singles, families- Join us for an evening of fun under the stars featuring live music from 6:15-9pm at the Ushers Ferry Gazebo and family friendly, old-fashioned games, songs, and stories in the children's activity zone.

August 11 Country/ Gospel Music

Motorcycles and Music
Jul 31  4-8 PM

Enjoy Ushers Ferry's first ever motorcycle show. Learn about the history of the motorcycle, vote for your favorite bike, listen to great music, and enjoy outdoor family games. Admission is $8/adult, $4/child (3-14 yrs.) and free for ages 2 yrs. & under.

Bonfire Storytelling
Aug 4  9:30 PM
Spend a lazy summer evening around a campfire with the Ushers Ferry Storytellers. Hear their favorite old stories and maybe some you've never heard before. Perhaps you'll even bring one of your own to tell! Pack a picnic to eat on the grounds before the program starts at 7:00 p.m. Grounds open at 6:00 p.m. Roast marshmallows, have pop and popcorn, and take a short hayrack ride around the Village. Admission is free for children ages 2 & under. Pre-registration is required! Go to www.crrec.org or call 286-5731. Cost for residents: Adult $8, Child (3-14) $3; for non-residents: Adult $11, Child (3-14) $4

Folk Festival
Aug 7  5-10 PM
August at Ushers Ferry means Folk Music! Join us beneath the shade trees on the beautiful Gazebo Square for the 8th Annual Ushers Ferry Folk Festival. A great program is in the works with a line up of great performances. The grounds open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. Get your tickets in advance to avoid lines at the gate!

Admission: $12 Adults, $6 Child
Schedule:

5:00  Jeffrey C. Capps
6:00  The Simple Folk
7:00  The Riverbottom Ramblers
8:00 The Murphy, Black & Wilson Project

 

  
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