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Jul 04, 2008 Fireworks at Dale and Thomas Popcorn Field Come out to the stadium for the best fireworks show in town on July 4th. Veterans Memorial Stadium will be open to the public for a FREE fireworks show and evening of entertainment. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Fireworks show at 9:45 pm Tell a Friend Jul 04, 2008 Need Help? Want to Help? If you need flood assistance or wish to help the flood victims please checkout our link at: http://www.891thespirit.com/pages/article.php?id=97 Tell a Friend Jul 04, 2008 Free Daycare for Flood Victims New Covenant Bible Church is providing daycare for children ages 4 years to 12 years from 10am to 4pm. This service will be provided for the next 2-3 weeks as needed during clean up from the flood. New Covenant Bible Church is located at 1800 16th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. For more information call 395-0021 Tell a Friend Jul 04, 2008 Salvation Army Needs Bread! Like the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, The Salvation Army finds itself in need of bread. But instead of 5 loaves and 2 fish, The Salvation Army needs 500 loaves ever day to make sandwiches. Donations can be taken to Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. Any kind of sliced bread or buns is appreciated. For additional information call 319-533-2334 or visit http://www.tsacedarrapids.org Tell a Friend Jul 04, 2008 Flood Relief help at Camp Vineyard Vineyard Church of Cedar Rapids with Vineyard-USA is coordinating volunteer efforts at Camp Vineyard 5101 16th Ave SW. Teams are deployed at 8am and 5:30 pm weekdays and 9 am on Saturdays. If you wish to volunteer visit www.crvineyard.org/floodhelp.kt If you need help for your flood affected home or business call 319-651-2688 or visit our website at http://www.crvineyard.org/flookhelp.kt Tell a Friend Jul 04, 2008 Salvation Army Distribution Center The Salvation Army Distribution Center to open for residents affected by area flooding on Monday June 30th. The distribution center will be located at 1800 51st Street NE (former Econofoods) Hours of operation: Daily 9am to 6pm Items currently being provided are: Needs Assessment, information & referral, food boxes, cleaning kits/cleaning supplies, hygiene/personal care items, drinking water, emotional & pastoral care/support and other items as available For more information call 319-294-2207 Tell a Friend Jul 06, 2008 HIAWATHA FARMER'S MARKET April 20 through October 26, 2008 "Hiawatha Farmers Market brings the taste of Iowa Producers to you." Market is held rain or shine in the 10th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park on Sundays from 11 am - 3 pm. It's your neighborhood get-together!! Tell a Friend Jul 06, 2008 VBS 2008 at Marion Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) VBS 2008 at Marion Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will take place Sunday, July 6th through Thursday, July 10th, 6PM to 8pm. The theme is "Beach Party: Surfin' through the Scriptures." Ages preschool through 5th grade are invited -- admission is free. Register at http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?490371 http://www.marionchristian.com Tell a Friend Jul 06, 2008 Heroes Sunday First Assembly of God, located at 3233 Blairs Ferry Road in Cedar Rapids will be hosting "Heroes Sunday" on July 6th at 9 am and 10:30 am. We will honor heros of our community; police, fire, EMT, military, veterans and flood relief volunteers. Special music and an honor guard will be on hand. Enjoy a free gill-out lunch following the services with fun activities for the kids. For more information call 319-393-6353 Tell a Friend Jul 07, 2008 SportsLife Camps at First Baptist Church – Church of the Brethren SportsLife Camps An innovative and exciting new addition to any church’s children’s ministry, brings its week long day camp of sports, arts, and outrageous fun to Cedar Rapids this summer. It is an alternative to traditional Vacation Bible Schools, not yet explored in the Cedar Rapids area. SportsLife Camps will be held July 7-10, 2008 from 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm at First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren 5200 Northland Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA. Children, entering 1st grade through 5th grade in the fall of 2008 are invited to participate in this new opportunity. Campers have the choice to participate in one of the following focus areas, soccer, basketball, and dance or arts extravaganza. SportsLife Camps allows flexibility in allowing each camper to customize the camp experience by choosing a preferred sport or art, and to develop real skills in these areas as well as high-energy camp experience with video, games, music, stories and more all in the name of Jesus! Pre-registration is required. To ensure full week commitment we are asking for each registrant for a $10 deposit, $20 maximum for a family. There is no additional cost after this. If you are unable to pay the deposit, there are scholarships available. There are a limited amount of spaces available, so prayerfully consider signing your child up to be a part of this. Deadline for registering is June 9th, 2008. To register, contact First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren, 5200 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. (319) 377-8020 or office_mgr@fbccob.org. SportsLife Camps was launched out of a desire to help the Church develop children’s faith in Jesus through facilitating innovative sports and arts programs through on-site summer day camps. Their team of gifted coaches works with children to develop their athletic and artistic passions and skills while teaching from the Bible and modeling Jesus’ love. SportsLife Camps is built on a foundation of tremendous staff, creative programming, and Outrageous Fun! Through each and every camp, the SportsLife team aspires to love kids, love Jesus and love His church! For more information, please visit: www.sportslifecamps.com http://www.sportslifecamps.com office_mgr@fbccob.org Tell a Friend Jul 07, 2008 Christmas in July We cordially invite all women and teenagers to Independence, Iowa Women's Connection Monday, July 7th, 6:30 pm Arrianna's Cafe, 1008 1st Street West, Independence Special Feature: Making Jewelry by Jill Ridenour Music: Vocal by Jan Turner Speaker: "Life's Traffic Signs" by Marlene Ramey Breakfast for Supper tickets are $8.00 For more information or reservations call Shirley at 319-334-2882 Tell a Friend Jul 08, 2008 Eastern Iowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes free sports camp Eastern Iowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be holding a free sports camp for aspiring athletes entering grades: 3rd-5th on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 6th-8th on Wednesday, July 9,2008 from 8am-4pm at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School and Airport National Golf Course. You can register for this free sports camp at www.fcapowercamp.com. Registration deadline is July 1,2008. http://www.fcapowercamp.com Tell a Friend Jul 09, 2008 Kids Rule Summer Film Series Marcus Theatres Corporation is annoucing its "Kids Rule" Summer Film Series, a summer movie program offered for kids and families June 18-August 14, 2008. Horton Hears A Who will be shown July 9 & 10 at the following locations: College Square and Crossroads in Waterloo Coral Ridge in Coralville http://www.marcuscorp.com Tell a Friend Jul 09, 2008 JULY ReSTORE GARAGE SALE Come check out the deals on the front lawn of the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity store all day from 9 to 5 pm http://www.cvhabitat.org Tell a Friend Jul 13, 2008 Cowboy Breakfast ASPIRE Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program will host its annual fundraising breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UAW Hall, 2615 Washington Street in Waterloo. The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, ham sausage, fresh rolls, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children and children under age 4 are free. All proceeds from the Cowboy Breakfast will benefit ASPIRE Camp Hope day camp program fro disabled youth. For more information or to purchase advance tickets call 319-296-3096 Tell a Friend Jul 14, 2008 Summer Youth Drama Camp Still accepting registrations for Summer Youth Drama Camp July 14-25, 2008 1-4pm. Camp for students who have just complete grades 5-8 with emphasis on drama, discovery and discipleship. Including audition experience, acting technique, improvisation, group building, and breaking through inhibitions. All participants have a role in final production! For more information contact Lampost Theatre Co. 319-277-8034 or visit http://www.lampost.com Tell a Friend Jul 14, 2008 Cedar Rapids Community School District Preschool Program The Cedar Rapids Community School District will begin accepting applications June 26 for the four-year-old Preschool Program for 2008-2009. Families may apply: June 26, 7:30am - 6:30pm Grant Early Childhood Center, 254 Outlook Dr. SW July 14, 8:00am - 5:00pm Hoover School, 4141 Johnson Ave. NW July 24, 8:00am - 6:00pm Jane Boyd Community House, 943 14th Ave. SE Parents should bring the child's original birth certificate or hospital record. Other application materials are available from the District Web site at www.cr.k12.ia.us Families who are not able to apply on one of the scheduled dates can pick up materials at Grant Early Childhood Center. Other questions should be directed to 319-521-4674 Families accepted into the program will be notified by mails The Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program will provide free preschool services at several designated district schools and partnering community preschools. Preschool sites will be at Cleveland, Coolidge, Garfield, Grant, Harrison, Hiawatha, Hoover, Jackson, Kenwood, Monroe, Nixon, Pierce, Polk, Taylor, and Wright. Children who turn four years of age on or before September 15, 2008, are eligible to participate. Community partner locations for the four-year-old program are Waypoint Uptown Kids, St. Matthew School, Jane Boyd Community Preschool, Kindercare Learning Center, Linn County Child Development Center, Trinity Lane Preschool, and the Four Oaks Bridges Achievement Academy. Additionally, fee-based preschool is available for children who turn three on or before September 15, 2008. The rate for the three-year-old program will be as follows: Monday-Friday four hour program - $110.00 per week; Monday-Friday two and a half hour program - $55.00 per week. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us Tell a Friend Jul 15, 2008 How to Really Start Your Own Business This workshop is in 3 parts: 1st session on Tuesday, July 15th; 2nd session on July 22nd and final session on July 29th. Each session starts at 6:30pm at the Kirkwood Training & Outreach Service Center, 3375 Armar Drive, Marion. to register call 398-1022 or toll free 1-800-332-8833 by Tuesday July 15th. Use Section CBEN-135-SPR09 when registering. More detailed information about this seminar and a schedule of future seminars can be found at http://www.scorecr.org Tell a Friend Jul 20, 2008 Echad Ministry is hosting missionaries Dov and Lyndee Gelman of My Brother's Keeper ministry, Jerusalem, Israel will share their passion for their Jewish Messiah and their mission to love the poor and needy. Sunday July 20th 6:00pm at River of Life Ministries, 3801 Blair's Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids Worship also with Zac and Sarah Blickens. For more information contact Liz Rhodes at 319-294-5430 Tell a Friend Jul 21, 2008 RED CROSS BABYSITTER'S CAMP OR TRAINING Give the Gift of Confidence to Kids Ages 11+ this Summer Enroll them in Red Cross Babysitter’s Camp or Training Waterloo – Calling all big brothers and sisters! Did you know that you can earn a certification in Babysitter’s Training, in a week-long camp or a single session? Your local American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter Babysitter’s Training program and Camp is open to boys and girls 11 to 15 years old. All courses are taught by an authorized Red Cross Babysitter’s Training instructor. Each year, the Red Cross trains and certifies more than 121,000 sitters nationwide through the Babysitter’s Training program. Certified babysitters learn leadership skills, basic care, accident prevention techniques, and first aid procedures that can save a child’s life. At babysitter’s camp you will become certified in adult, infant, and child CPR along with learning valuable first aid skills. You will gain knowledge of how to handle temper tantrums, emergency situations, internet safety, conflict resolution, and how to manage money. The camp also includes tips for making quick easy snacks and crafts. Babysitter’s camp is Monday, July 21- Friday, July 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The cost is $150. The Chapter also offers one day babysitter’s training where you will learn valuable emergency skills and how to handle different situations. One day classes are Saturday, May 17; Tuesday, June 10; and Wednesday, June 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The cost is $32 and includes a handbook, emergency reference guide, and CD-Rom. Camp and one day trainings held at the Hawkeye Chapter office, 2530 University Avenue, Waterloo. Call the Hawkeye Chapter for more details at (319) 234-6831 or visit www.hawkeyechapter.org. http://www.hawkeyechapter.org Tell a Friend Jul 23, 2008 Kids Rule Summer Film Series Marcus Theatres Corporation is annoucing its "Kids Rule" Summer Film Series, a summer movie program offered for kids and families June 18-August 14, 2008. Bee Movie will be shown July 23 & 24 at the following locations: College Square and Crossroads in Waterloo Coral Ridge in Coralville for more information visit: http://www.marcuscorp.com Tell a Friend Jul 26, 2008 PARADE IN PALO Part of Palo Fun Night, Saturday, July 26! Make plans now to participate: Design a float! Drive a company vehicle! Decide to walk in the parade! Parade starts at 11:30am For more information about the parade, call Cindy 929-3077. Tell a Friend Jul 29, 2008 HIAWATHA FARMER'S MARKET April 20 through October 26, 2008 "Hiawatha Farmers Market brings the taste of Iowa Producers to you." Market is held rain or shine in the 10th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park on Sundays from 11 am - 3 pm. It's your neighborhood get-together!! Tell a Friend Aug 04, 2008 Vacation Bible School with the Veggie Tales! Spirit and Truth Apostolic Fellowship in Marion, IA is hosting a Vacation Bible School with the VeggieTales: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything theme. Dates: August 4-8, 2008; Times: 5:00-8:00 p.m.and a show on August 10 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, www.stafchurch.org http://www.stafchurch.org Tell a Friend Aug 11, 2008 Master Gardening August 11th, 10:30 to 11:30 in the Hiawatha Community Center a free master gardening class will be held. Topic to be discussed is Fall Color, Late Summer Perennials and Hybrid Lilies. The instructor will be Joyce Robinson. For additional information call Hiawatha City Hall at 319-393-1515 Tell a Friend Aug 13, 2008 AUGUST ReSTORE GARAGE SALE Come check out the deals on the front lawn of the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity store all day from 9 to 5 pm http://www.cvhabitat.org Tell a Friend