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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Poetry Power Workshop: 3rd-6th Graders
- Location
- Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Audience
- 3rd-6th graders
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Apr 21, 2023
- Contact
- Renee Greenlee
- greenleer@crlibrary.org
- Phone
- (319) 261-7323
Information
In celebration of National Poetry Month, 3rd-6th graders are invited to participate in a multi-activity workshop to help grow their love and skills for poetry! Activities will include bubble gum poetry, equity poetry, movement poetry, and time to read aloud original or favorite poetry. Registration required at crlibrary.libnet.info/event/7906153
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Last Hope Animal Rescue at Pizza Ranch
- Location
- 2450 Westdale Dr. SW Cedar Rapids
- Contact
- Amanda
- amanda@adopthope.org
- Phone
- (111) 111-1111
Information
Join us at SW Cedar Rapids Pizza Ranch this Wednesday, March 29 from 5-8 PM as volunteers from Last Hope Animal Rescue will Bus Tables to Help Raise Donations for Last Hope.
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Curtain Call
- Location
- PHS Concert Hall
- Audience
- Everyone!
- Cost
- $15
- Contact
- Justin Sands
- jsands@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
Curtain Call is this Friday at 7 PM in the Concert Hall! The concert includes Prairie’s final show choir performances of the year and special performances by Chamber Choir and select students. You don’t want to miss it! Get your tickets at www.prairiemusic.com/curtain-call
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Jefferson Summer Swim Camps – Competitive & Developmental
- Location
- Jefferson High School Pool, 1243 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids
- Audience
- any students from upper elementary through high school who want to improve swimming or competitive swimming in a team environment
- Cost
- varies, see flyer
- RSVP
- Jun 09, 2023
- Contact
- Jessica Hinke
- jhinke@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 361-9863
Information
2 levels of swim camps:
Competitive – improve competitive swimming skills including stroke technique, turns, and starts; mostly for middle and high school students
Developmental – all students welcome, mostly elementary and middle school students who want some more swimming experience outside of traditional swim lessons but aren’t quite ready for a competitive team, swimmers will learn in a team environment with multiple coaches -
Strike Out the Stigma
- Contact
- Niki Frese
- Phone
- (319) 213-4255
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The Perry Initiative: Building the Pipeline for Women in Engineering and Medicine
- Location
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Medical Education and Research Facility, 375 Newton Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52246
- Audience
- High school students that gender-identify as female or nonbinary in grades 10 and up.
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Apr 12, 2023
- Contact
- Hanna Stone
- stem-education@uiowa.edu
- Phone
- (319) 335-0215
Information
Free, One-Day, hands-on experience for high school women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.
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Coe College Men’s Basketball Camps
- Location
- Kohawk Arena - Coe College
- RSVP
- Jun 12, 2023
- Contact
- John Payan
- jpayan@coe.edu
- Phone
- (815) 631-0110
Information
Coe College Mens Basketball Fundamental Skills Camp
Fundamental Skills Camp is designed to improve and master the vital skills necessary for success in the game of basketball. Each day there will be an emphasis on a fundamental component of the game. Campers can expect to practice shooting, passing & catching, ball handling, rebounding, and defense. All drills are introduced and taught based upon ability and age level.
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Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission Fair Housing Art Contest
- Audience
- K-8 grade students
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Apr 21, 2023
- Contact
- Kelly Hemmer
- Phone
- (319) 286-5036
Information
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission is hosting its 8th Annual Fair Housing Art Contest! Students in grades K-8 can submit a poster showing what fair housing means to them. Submissions must be received by 4pm on Friday, April 21. This contest is open to all Cedar Rapids area students in kindergarten through 12th grade, including students who are virtual learners, homeschooled, and those who are not U.S. citizens.
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Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission Fair Housing Poetry Contest
- Audience
- High school students
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Apr 21, 2023
- Contact
- Kelly Hemmer
- Phone
- (319) 286-5036
Information
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission is hosting its annual Fair Housing Poetry Contest! Students in grades 9-12 can submit a poem showing what fair housing means to them. Submissions must be received by 4pm on Friday, April 21. This contest is open to all Cedar Rapids area students in kindergarten through 12th grade, including students who are virtual learners, homeschooled, and those who are not U.S. citizens.
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The Teen Mental Health Summit
- Location
- Coe College Campus
- Audience
- High School and College students
- Contact
- Tonya Hotchkin
- dbeckeriowabig@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 541-8953
Information
Join teens and families across Eastern Iowa for an evening filled with fun, resources, learning and activities all centered on wellness and resilience.
