Events

Touch-A-Truck

Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

FREE Community Event – ALL are Welcome! Get up close and personal with over 40 large vehicles including agricultural, construction, military, first responder, service and more all in one place! Event will be held at Kirkwood Community College – North Parking Lot of Linn Hall. Saturday, August 10th 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM *11:00 – Noon – Will be sensory...Continue Reading

Nonprofit Know-How: Library Resources for Nonprofits

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

Join Reference Librarians Nancy Geiger and Rebecca Vernon with the Cedar Rapids Public Library to hear about the free resources available for nonprofits at the Library, including exclusive access and a demonstration of the grant search engine Foundation Center Online, powerful information databases, and other resources that might be helpful for training and development. We will host small group tours...Continue Reading

Free
Event Series Tours and Treats

Tours and Treats

Get and up-close view of just what happens inside His Hands Free Clinic. We've doubled the amount of patients we've been able to help in the past year. Find out how it works and enjoys some beverages and treats. You'll see why His Hands is such an important service in our community.

Event Series Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will...Continue Reading

Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Nonprofit Essentials

Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. You’re welcome to attend if you think you can benefit from the learning and network...Continue Reading

Free

Junior Achievement Corridor Business Hall of Fame

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

The 2024 Corridor Business Hall of Fame marks the 25th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one emerging entrepreneur will be inducted into the Corridor Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Through leadership, vision,...Continue Reading

Hiking for Housing

Mount Trashmore: 2216 A St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Mount Trashmore: 2216 A St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Hiking for Housing is a community event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Waypoint's Housing Services. Join us for a hike up Mount Trashmore in Cedar Rapids and support our mission. By participating in this event, you are helping to support and strengthen our community.   Waypoint is a non-profit organization with a proud 130-year history of supporting the...Continue Reading

$35 – $50
Event Series Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will...Continue Reading

Curl Jam

ImOn Ice Arena 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Twelve teams will learn how to curl and will compete the same day in the first ever Curl Jam, organized and sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Curling Club! Curling is a sport for everyone…– It’s unique!– It’s inclusive!– It’s social!– It’s fun!– And… Funds raised will support The Arc of East Central Iowa! Registration Is Open! 12 Teams will Participate...Continue Reading

$1000

Donor Learning Series – How to Create Your Philanthropic Team

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Community Foundation is proud to help donors strengthen our community through philanthropy. This year, as yourpartner in charitable giving, we’ve created a new Donor Learning Series to help you learn, be inspired, and connect withother donors for the greater good of our community. The Series includes a variety of topics, expert presentations, paneldiscussions, and time for questions or guidance....Continue Reading

Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Building the Nonprofit

Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. You’re welcome to attend if you think you can benefit from the learning and network...Continue Reading

Event Series Corridor Career Inspire

Corridor Career Inspire

Alliant Energy PowerHouse 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Most students do not have access to learn and explore first-hand Eastern Iowa industries. Career Inspire offers 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation. For businesses, higher education, and apprenticeship programs, this...Continue Reading