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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Farm 5K For A Cure
- Location
- Bass Farms, Mount Vernon
- Audience
- students and families
- Cost
- 10
- RSVP
- Sep 20, 2025
- Organization
- American Cancer Society
- Contact
- Haley Huntington
- Phone
- (319) 248-0047
Information
Join a new timed 5K race at Bass Farms as we run along the crops to fundraise for the American Cancer Society! Time tracking will be provided by Fitness Sports. In-person check-in will be open at 7:30 am on September 20th at Bass Farms near the admission booth. Students are able to volunteer, please check our website for details.
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Smart Social Live Event Featuring Superintendent Dr. Doug Wheeler
- Location
- Online
- Audience
- Learners and Parents the College Community School District
- Cost
- Free
- Organization
- Smart Social
- Contact
- Emily Collins-Bronson CNP, ACNP
- ecollins@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5224
Information
Smart Social is a platform designed to help parents navigate the digital landscape and to help. At this online event participants will learn:
- The negative impact of excessive video app use
- The manipulative ways these apps keep kids watching
- Practical methods to reduce app use without conflict
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Try Hockey for Free
- Location
- 1100 Rockford Rd SW
- Audience
- Anyone age 4-11
- Cost
- Free
- Organization
- Rough Riders Hockey Club
- Contact
- Jefferson Stack
- Phone
- (978) 580-7869
Information
ImOn Ice is inviting anyone age 4-11 who is interested in playing hockey to come in and try hockey free of charge from 12:15-1:15 PM on Saturday, September 13th. No experience is required, and any necessary equipment will be provided.
*Skates and equipment are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis* -
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
- 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
