Events

Nonprofit Know-How: Artificial Intelligence

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

Presenter: Dr. Laura Lacasa Yost, Instructional Designer | Academic Innovation, Strategy, & Design Department, Kirkwood Community College It’s the hottest topic of the year and we’re ready to confront it: Artificial Intelligence! Dr. Laura Lacasa Yost will share about her work with Artificial Intelligence and its effects on our workplace. The Nonprofit Know-How session will explore the impacts of AI...Continue Reading

CRPF Friends of Parks First Day Hike

Old MacDonalds Farm@ Bever Park 2700 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation invites you to start your new year off right! Friends will meet at the trailhead just before the entrance to Old MacDonald's Farm at Bever Park. Following the short, free, family-friendly hike, CRPF will host complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa for our trail guests! Sustainers will be eligible for a drawing for a family four pack...Continue Reading

Free

Dancing With the Saints – Season 9 to benefit Xavier Catholic Schools

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

Important Event Information: Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025. Location: Doubletree Hotel, 350-1st Street NE, Cedar Rapids – Grand Ballroom . Parking: Parking is available in the ramp attached to the Doubletree Hotel and across the street in the parkade for a fee; some on-street parking is also available. Attire: We recommend guests dress as they would if they were attending a wedding....Continue Reading

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

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

This fundraising event features literature-inspired tasting tables, music, and entertainment. Tastings include selections of wine and beer with heavy appetizers paired accordingly. All funds raised benefit the Library Foundation and Foundation-funded programs, including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

$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