Prairie Backpack
College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.
Events
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Putt for a Purpose benefitting Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
- Location
- Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, 701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA
- Audience
- Students and families
- Cost
- $5
- RSVP
- Apr 05, 2025
- Contact
- Christina Djerf
- cdjerf@mercycare.org
- Phone
- (319) 398-6582
Information
Indoor putt putt golf fundraiser benefitting the EFY Fund.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 at HALL-PERRINE CANCER CENTER
9a.m. – 4p.m.
Register for your tee time at https://givebutter.com/pAeMbW
Special thanks to Dr. Dan & Jeanine Yeager who handcrafted all 18 holes of inflatable fun!
Since its inception, the EFY Fund has helped nearly 14,500 individuals access more than 41,000 essential breast-care and gynecological services. Have fun while supporting a great cause -
Try Lacrosse! Spring break clinics and Spring ’25 information
- Location
- various depending on date attended
- Audience
- Students age 7 through high school
- Cost
- clinics are FREE, see fees on team page for Spring season
- RSVP
- Mar 17, 2025
- Contact
- Jeff Kueter
- Phone
- (709) 919-2853
Information
Why Play Boys Lacrosse?
Lacrosse is an excellent option for a dual sport athlete looking for a new challenge or seeking to hone core athletic skills this Spring! We are actively seeking boys, and girls age 7 & up to join our growing squad.
Lacrosse skills are all-sports skills. Playing lacrosse will:
Improve Hand-Eye Coordination
Improve Conditioning, Speed, and Stamina
Improve Agility
Improve Body Positioning and Spatial Awareness
Develop Physicality, Improving Ability to Handle and Initiate Contact
Improve On-Field Communication Skills
Visit www.kingfisherlacrosse.com for more information!Kingfisher will also be offering Spring Break Clinics 5 options to choose from – join us in Cedar Rapids or Solon and let’s see if lacrosse is for you! Details at www.kingfisherlacrosse.com!
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Prairie Soccer Club
- Location
- Kirkwood Soccer Field (across 76th Ave. from the Kirkwood Hotel)
- Audience
- Elementary
- Cost
- $60-$195
- RSVP
- Mar 24, 2025
- Contact
- Steven Robertson
- Phone
- (319) 533-0589
Information
All programs for PSC Iowa are now open for registrations for the Spring 2025 season.
These programs include the Academy (U9-U10 boys and girls), the Developmental Academy (U7-U8 boys and girls), and the Developmental League (U4-U10 boys and girls).
Register today! if you have any questions about any of our programs, please contact Steven Robertson
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Prairie Metro Youth Football Spring Registration now open!!
- Location
- MYFA Complex 1100 A’Hearn Drive in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Audience
- K-8th grade boys and girls
- Cost
- $30 for K-league and $109 for all others
- RSVP
- Mar 22, 2025
- Contact
- Keith Burrell
- Phone
- (319) 573-4469
Information
Spring flag and 7v7 passing league
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Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!
- Location
- 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Contact
- Mic Evans
- mic.evans@theatrecr.org
- Phone
- (319) 366-8591
Information
Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are back! From Harry Potter and Percy Jackson experiences, future Show Choir Stars, STEAM Week and Play in a Week- there is something for every student at TCR! Opportunities available for K-12 Students. All TCR Classes are Pay What You Can- simply select the price that works best for you at checkout!
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Meet Jason Platt: Author and Illustrator of MIddle School Misadventures
- Location
- Ely Public Library 1595 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227
- Audience
- K-8
- Cost
- Free
- Contact
- Rachel Maly
- rachel@elyiowa.com
- Phone
- (319) 848-7616
Information
Learn what its like to be a graphic novel author and illustrator!
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MACR Sharks Swim Team – Sign Up for Spring and Summer Swim Team Programs
- Location
- Helen G Nassif YMCA, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Audience
- All swimmers ages 6+
- Cost
- Varies by Practice Group
- RSVP
- Apr 01, 2025
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- iowayswimming@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 573-9294
Information
Enrollment is now open for the spring and summer MACR Sharks Swim Season. Join the Sharks this summer and learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy some healthy competition. Swim team is available to swimmers ages 6+ years
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Ely Youth Baseball, Preschool – 7th Grade
- Location
- City Park, 1635 Hillcrest Street
- Audience
- Preschool - 7th Grade
- Cost
- $75
- RSVP
- Mar 01, 2025
- Contact
- Callie Stulz OBrien
- callie@elyiowa.com
- Phone
- (319) 848-4103
Information
Ely Youth Baseball is a fun, community-focused program for incoming preschoolers through incoming 7th graders. For $75, players receive a full uniform, and all equipment is provided except for a baseball glove, which participants must bring. The program runs two nights a week (never on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays) from mid-April to mid-June. Open to all College Community families, not just Ely residents. Join us for a great season of baseball and teamwork!
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Ely 4 & 5 Year Old Spring soccer
- Location
- Ely City Park, 1635 Hillcrest Street
- Audience
- 4 & 5 year olds
- Cost
- $35
- RSVP
- Mar 01, 2025
- Contact
- Callie Stulz OBrien
- callie@elyiowa.com
- Phone
- (319) 848-4103
Information
5 week spring soccer program with Ely Parks & Recreation for children ages 4 & 5. The program fee is $35 and includes a team shirt – participants will be provided practice equipment. This is open to all College Community families, not just Ely residents. This program is 45 minutes on Tuesday nights from April 8 – May 6, 5:45pm – 6:30pm at City Park. Registration closes on March 1st.
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Prairie Fest 2025
- Location
- The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
- Audience
- All parents and community members of the College Community School District!
- Cost
- $75 individuals and $1,000 corporate tables
- RSVP
- Mar 22, 2025
- Contact
- Alicia Tjelmeland, Operations Manager
- Phone
- (712) 267-9286
Information
Prairie Fest is the Prairie School Foundation’s largest fundraising effort for the district. Help us enhance the education of our Prairie Kids with a night of entertainment, auctions, and an amazing dinner!
