Events

Nonprofit Know-How: Grants in 2025

Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join the Community Foundation grants staff to learn about upcoming grant opportunities, application process updates, and helpful tools for grant seekers.

Iowa Giving Crew Gala-ish

Eastbank 97 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Iowa Giving Crew for a night of FUN and FUNdraising! Hang out with SWARM athletes during our VIP happy hour, enjoy dueling pianos entertainment, silent auction and more!

2025 Blue Door Bash

Double Tree by Hilton 350 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Blue Door Bash is the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor's annual gala event. This event raises critical funding to support our Club's mission to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The evening includes both live and silent auctions, cocktail hour, food tastings and a program showcasing the...Continue Reading

Immigration & Business Luncheon

Double Tree by Hilton 350 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join the Catherine McAuley Center for our third annual fundraiser honoring the contributions refugees and immigrants make to a thriving community! Guests will have the opportunity to connect, reflect, and contribute to our mission that provides opportunities for newcomers to thrive in Eastern Iowa. The event features a keynote speaker and the presentation of the Immigration & Business Awards. Prior...Continue Reading

$75

YPN Trivia Night

Join us on Friday, April 4 for our 3rd Annual YPN Trivia Night! Grab your team of 8 and join us for Trivia Night to support YPN, MC’d by Z102.9’s Morning Scramble host, Eric Hanson! Funds raised will support YPN programs and services. Tables are $500 for a team of eight and mulligans packages will be available to purchase both...Continue Reading

$500

Literary Vines: A Wine & Beer Tasting to Benefit the Library Foundation

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us on Friday, April 18 for an enchanting evening of literature-inspired tasting tables, a mobile auction, live music, and more. Our event features hand-picked selections of wine and locally crafted beer thoughtfully paired with heavy hors d’oeurves. Throughout the evening, enjoy live entertainment and participate in our mobile auction, offering an array of exclusive packages and experiences. All proceeds...Continue Reading

$60

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Stock Market Challenge

This exciting event will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Olympic Southside Theatre in Cedar Rapids. During the event, our corporate partners will engage in a fast-paced stock trading simulation, providing them with a dynamic and interactive experience while supporting Junior Achievement’s mission of inspiring and preparing young people for success. Proceeds...Continue Reading

23rd Annual Fish-O-Rama

Robbins Lake Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Fish-O-Rama is back at Robbins Lake for it's 23rd year Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2025! It's a full weekend of fishing for prizes. As tagged catfish are caught, participants bring them to the prize tent and exchange them for fun prizes like bikes, TVs, kayaks, household items, toys and many other great items. This fundraiser generates critical...Continue Reading