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Prairie Backpack

College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.

Health and Fitness

Events

  • Toys for Tots

    Location
    All school buildings
    RSVP
    Dec 05, 2025
    Organization
    Toys for Tots
    Contact
    Michele Matt
    Email
    cedar.rapids.ia@toysfortots.org
    Phone
    (319) 431-7294

    Information

    Toys for Tots – Linn County/Cedar Rapids 2025 Information

    College Community Schools is partnering with Toys for Tots this year! If you would like to donate new, unwrapped toys for local children, you can use any of our school buildings as a convenient drop-off location. Look for the donation bins near the main office in each school to leave your generous contributions. Thank you for helping us make the holidays brighter for children in our community!

    2025 Family Registration

    Dates: October 20 through November 18 Family registrations are processed online by The Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids through the Angel Tree program.

    2025 Toy Collection

    Dates: October 24 through December 5, 2025

    2025 Monetary Donations

    Available: Year Round Monetary donations help purchase toys for older children and infants.

    • Donate via the “DONATE NOW” button or mail a check payable to Toys for Tots to: Toys for Tots – Linn County c/o St John & Gielau LLP 4840 N River Blvd NE Ste 500 Cedar Rapids IA 52411

    All donations received locally are used to purchase toys for kids in Iowa. Thank you for supporting Toys for Tots!

  • Boys Volleyball Tryouts

    Location
    Prairie High School
    Audience
    Boys from 6th grade on up
    RSVP
    Nov 14, 2025
    Organization
    380 Devil Dogs Volleyball Club
    Contact
    William Goodale
    Email
    wgoodale@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (919) 610-4007

    Information

    Boys volleyball tryouts for 12U and up

  • Spooky Skate at the ImOn Ice Arena

    Location
    1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids IA, 52404
    Audience
    All ages
    Cost
    $15
    Organization
    ImOn Ice Arena
    Contact
    Tonya Frost
    Email
    T.Frost@creventslive.com
    Phone
    (319) 398-0100

    Information

    ImOn Ice is inviting you for some spooky skating fun! On Saturday, October 25th, from 1:30-4:30 PM, patrons can bring their best costumes for some spooky skating, creepy crafts, and tricky treats! Admission is $15 per person (skate rental included). *Skate rental is first-come, first-serve*

  • 80’s Glow Skate at the ImOn Ice Arena

    Location
    1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids IA, 52404
    Cost
    $15
    Organization
    ImOn Ice Arena
    Contact
    Tonya Frost
    Email
    T.Frost@creventslive.com
    Phone
    (319) 398-0100

    Information

    ImOn Ice is inviting you for an evening of 80’s fun! From 6:30-8:30 PM on Friday, October 10th, patrons can enjoy free glow sticks, 80’s nostalgia, and a live DJ while they skate. The event is $15 per skater (admission with rental included). *Skates are first-come, first-serve*

  • Spaghetti Benefit Supper For Mary Shramek

    Location
    Swisher American Legion
    Audience
    all
    Cost
    $12.00 for adults $8.00 for Children
    Organization
    Family and Friends
    Contact
    Cherie Vulysteke
    Email
    chrcbenn911@aol.com
    Phone
    (319) 440-7069

    Information

    Join Mary in the fight Against Breast Cancer

  • Swisher Youth Sports Fall Registration is OPEN! -SIGN UP TODAY-

    Location
    Castek Swisher Park - Swisher
    Audience
    Preschool, Elementary School, Intermediate School, and Middle School
    Cost
    $25 - $35
    RSVP
    Jul 31, 2025
    Organization
    Swisher Youth Sports
    Contact
    Swisher Youth Sports
    Email
    swisher.iasports@gmail.com
    Phone
    (563) 419-0135

    Information

    Fall 2025 Lineup & Pricing:
    🔸 Intro to Sports (Ages 3–4) – $25
    A fun, no-pressure way to explore movement and teamwork!
    🏈 Flag Football – $25
    • Ages 5–6: 30-min Tuesday practices & 30-min Thursday games
    • Ages 7–10: 30-min Tuesday practices & 45-min Thursday games
    ⚽ Soccer – $35
    • Beginner (Ages 4&5): Little field practices & games
    • Intermediate (Ages 6–8): Practice on little fields, games on the big field Saturdays
    • Advanced (Ages 9–12): Practice & Saturday games on the big field