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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Back to School Bash
- Location
- Ely, Swisher, Fairfax, and PHS
- Audience
- All
- Cost
- Free
- Contact
- Joshua Hahn
- jhahn@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (309) 235-0158
Information
The PHS Prairie Hawks Marching Band presents: Back to School Bash, in a stand still performance, along with the PHS Cheer and Football team members. Join us for a performance in either Ely, Swisher, or Fairfax, followed by a full performance of the Bands’ halftime show in John Wall stadium at 4:30pm. ALL performances are open to the public for FREE. Come out and share your Prairie High school spirit with us!
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Cub Scout Pack 37 Rocket Launch
- Location
- Fairfax Regional Sports and Park Complex, 625 Linn Street, Fairfax, Iowa
- Audience
- Kindergarten through 5th grade students
- Cost
- $0
- RSVP
- Sep 12, 2024
- Contact
- Matthew Wittenburg
- mwittenburg@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 551-1793
Information
Cub Scout Rocket Launch and Recruitment Event
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Fresh Air After School (October Session)
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-3rd grades
- Cost
- $210 Members, $255 Non-Members
- RSVP
- Sep 30, 2024
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
Fresh Air After School (FAAS) at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at the Nature Center’s 200-acre classroom. Dates of FAAS are October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 (T, W and Th) from 4:15-6:00pm. Drop off: 3:45-4:15pm Pickup:6:00-6:15pm.
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Prairie Hawks Baseball Club – Looking for Players!
- Contact
- Prairie Hawks Baseball Club
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
Information
Prairie Hawks Baseball Club is looking for players to fill our 2025 competitive club team rosters:
8U (second grade): 3-4 players
9U (third grade): 1 player
11U (5th grade): 2-3 playersPlease email the club if interested! prairiehawksbaseballclub@gmail.com
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Teddy Bear Clinic
- Location
- UIHC Iowa River Landing (105 E 9th Street Coralville, IA 52241)
- Audience
- Students in Kindergarten - 6th Grade
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Oct 03, 2024
- Contact
- Hanna Stone
- stem-education@uiowa.edu
- Phone
- (319) 335-8886
Information
The Teddy Bear Clinic is an annual event to decrease the fear and anxiety children experience within the healthcare setting. Hosted at the Iowa River Landing, this event will feature several stations that simulate a healthcare environment targeting children in school years Kindergarten – 6th Grade. Children should bring a stuffed animal from home to serve as their patient while they get to function as the provider. They will take their stuffed animal patient through various stations in small groups, exposing them to play and real medical equipment along the way. This is a fun way for kids to interact with medical professionals and get exposure to the healthcare setting. This is a free event open to the community. All participants must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program.
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GROWFEST at Kazimour Farm & Orchard
- Location
- 2630 Otis Road SE; Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
- Audience
- Families and children of all ages
- Contact
- Maureen Rompot
- Phone
- (319) 364-3573
Information
GROWFEST at Kazimour Farm & Orchard
Join us at GROWFEST, a fall harvest festival hosted by GROW, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities through horticulture. Taking place on October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., GROWFEST offers a fun-filled day just five minutes from New Bo at 2630 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Celebrate the grand reopening of our orchard, enjoy apples, pumpkins, fresh cider, and fall-themed baked goods. Bring your picnic lunch to savor the beauty of the orchard, and capture family memories with our iconic 1936 vintage GROW truck.
We’ll have apple painting, pumpkin carving, and a gnome hunt in the orchard.
See how GROW is making a difference in our local community while enjoying family-friendly activities in a fall picturesque setting.
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Hammerin Hawks Registration
- Contact
- Rich Crotty
- Phone
- (402) 660-2606
Information
The Hammerin’ Hawks Wrestling Club is a non-profit, parent-run organization dedicated to instructing participants in the concepts and techniques of wrestling. The club’s goal is to provide an educational, challenging, and supportive environment for kids of all skill levels. All Prairie kids, PreK-8th, girls and boys, are encouraged to join. The season begins in October and ends in March with our awards banquet. All are welcome!
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NEW DATE – DUE TO HEAT! Pack 214 Recruitment will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 2024
- Location
- 1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, IA 52227
- Audience
- Elementary
- RSVP
- Sep 03, 2024
- Contact
- Erin Wild
- crpack214@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 310-7478
Information
Join Pack 214 at Schulte Park (1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, IA 52227) from 6-8 PM to learn about Cub Scouts! We will have gaga ball, bouncy house and ladybug concessions!!
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Especially for You Race – Join the Fairfax State Savings Bank /College Community Team
- Location
- Hall Perrine Cancer Center 701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52403
- Audience
- Elementary, Middle and High School students.
- Cost
- $16 Adult/ $11 Youth 15 and under! After 9/1 $18.50 Adults $11 Youth 15 and under.
- Contact
- Christina Djerf
- cdjerf@mercycare.org
- Phone
- (319) 398-6582
Information
The Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer is a community event where thousands participate each year. This year’s 34th annual race is scheduled for Sunday October 6, 2024. Mercy Medical Center and General Mills are co-founders of the race. Families can walk/run a 5k or participate in the family fun walk!
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Girl Scouts Multi-Level Troop 8100 Meeting – Come Check Us Out!
- Location
- Prairie Hill Elementary School
- Audience
- Girls - Any Age!
- Cost
- $5.00
- RSVP
- Sep 19, 2024
- Contact
- Erin Wilde
- Phone
- (319) 310-7478
Information
Welcome to multi-level 8100 troop meetings!
These are held every one Friday of the month from 6:00 to 8:30pm at Prairie Hill Elementary School. food will be served at 6:00-6:30pm (please bring your own drink).
Our Badge Work tonight is for: Space badges for every level! There will be a planetarium through The Curiosity Path on-site where we will go over all the requirements!
This is also a recruitment meeting – Please invite anyone you think would like to join Girl Scouts and have them signup, so we know how much pizza to purchase!
Admission price includes supplies, and the badge earned that night.
Any questions? Please contact: gseiwitroop8100@gmail.com
