Music for Meals is a benefit performance with refreshments, silent auction, and prizes to support the opening of a new local food pantry.
A new food pantry is opening in Coralville to help support the need for local food assistance. Between the flood and faltering economy, the Coralville region is reporting a rise in need by [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘community event’
February 17, 2009
Listen to local Irish music and help our community!
October 14, 2008
Especially for You – 5k Recap
A friend of mine ran the Especially for You 5K in 28 minutes. I walked it in 1 hour, 8 minutes. But hey, I stopped to take pictures!
Last Sunday’s walk was awesome – more than 10,000 (10,194 to be exact) people came out to Mercy Hospital to show their support and raise money for breast [...]
August 29, 2008
Labor Day Weekend in the Corridor – so much to do it’s hard to choose!
There are a number of fun, family-friendly events to choose from this weekend. Here’s a quick rundown.
Freedom Festival Parade & Fireworks
After the flood forced the cancelation of the Freedom Festival in July, dozens of coordinators and community volunteers worked to ensure we still celebrated this fall. This weekend the Freedom Festival returns as a “Celebration [...]
August 24, 2008
Bike riding and Bluegrass
Central City showcases two festivals this weekend – CC Rider and the 33rd annual Bluegrass Festival.
The decorated bikes have adorned lawns and businesses for weeks. Some were spray painted purple from rim to rim, some held flower baskets, and others sparkled in the summer sun. Regardless of the artist’s intention, each drew attention and encouraged [...]
July 18, 2008
I found the beef and it’s in Solon!
This weekend (July 18 and 19) the community of Solon will swell as residents return to this prideful hometown and others come to see what all the fuss is about.
Solon Beef Days features bands, pedal tractor pulls, hay bale throwing contests, carnival rides, and beef of course! Check out the website for a full schedule.
Beef [...]
