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Prairie Backpack

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

Events

  • Girl Scout Multi-Level Troop 8100 – 1st Meeting!

    Location
    151 Prairie Hill Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    elementary, 5-6 qnd Middle School
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 26, 2025
    Organization
    Girl Scouts Troop 8100
    Contact
    Erin Wilde
    Email
    erin.wilde2017@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 310-7478

    Information

    Have a daughter interested in Girl Scouts, but not looking to create or join a same-level troop?
    Consider joining Prairie’s Multi-Level Troop 8100!
    Our first meeting will be held on Friday, September 26th at 6:15 p.m.
    Learn more here: https://troop-8100-monthly-meetings-2025-2026.cheddarup.com

  • Cub Scouts Pack 214 Recruitment Event

    Location
    625 Linn St, Fairfax, IA 52228
    Audience
    K-5th grade
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 07, 2025
    Organization
    Cub Scout Pack 214
    Contact
    Erin Wilde
    Email
    erin.wilde2017@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 310-7478

    Information

    Cub Scout Pack 214’s Fall Recruitment Event
    Sunday, September 7th | 3–5 PM
    Fairfax Sports Complex (625 Linn St, Fairfax, IA 52228) – by the gardens

    Get ready for an afternoon of fun! The Fairfax Rocket Society will be launching rockets right before your eyes.

    Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and chips, and grab your favorite drink from the Grind Coffee Truck. We’ll have fun activities for the kids and a chance to see what scouting is all about.

    Come join us and discover Cub Scout Pack 214!

  • MACR Sharks YMCA Swim Team – Fall Team Try Outs and Information

    Location
    Helen G Nassif YMCA, 207 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    Audience
    Youth ages 6+
    Cost
    Varies based on practice group
    RSVP
    Sep 02, 2025
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA
    Contact
    Donald Pirrie
    Email
    iowayswimming@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-9294

    Information

    Evaluations for the 2025/26 Fall and Winter Swim Season are now underway. If you are interested in swimming competitively or want to learn more about swim team, contact us for more information. Practices are held daily with meets held on weekends throughout the season. Swimmers ages 6+ that are able to swim one length freestyle and backstroke and encouraged to sign up.

  • 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