August 2016 Our CR and Fall PLAY! Guide

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From its beginnings as a small river village in the 1840s, Cedar Rapids has grown to become Iowa’s second largest city and the commercial, technological, educational, industrial, and agricultural engine of eastern Iowa.

The earliest pioneer families in Cedar Rapids took great care in planning the City, setting aside large areas of farm land for the development of beautiful city parks and green spaces. In 1880, while the City grew and expanded industrially along both banks of the Cedar River, Cedar Rapids built Greene’s Opera House, which was the largest theater between Chicago and Denver. As members of various ethnic groups immigrated to the United States and settled in Cedar Rapids, neighborhoods became identified with specific heritages and traditions and remain so to this day. Two such neighborhoods are the Czech Village and New Bohemia historic districts, now recognized as arts and cultural areas.

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ON THE COVER: Riding the “Chute the

Chutes” water attraction at the Alamo Amusement Park. The Alamo opened in June 1906 as part of a week-long “Semi-Centennial” celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Cedar Rapids as a City in 1856.

The Alamo closed by 1920 and today this is the site of Roosevelt Middle School.

The City’s determination to establish railroad connections during the mid-1800s led to the development of Cedar Rapids as a major Midwest industrial center. Quaker Oats, which started in Cedar Rapids in 1873, is still a treasured part of the community, and its cereal mill downtown remains the largest of its kind in the world.

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Industrial and technological innovation in Cedar Rapids continued into the 20th century. In 1933, local resident Arthur Collins founded Collins Radio Company. Begun when radio technology was little more than a dream, today Rockwell Collins is Cedar Rapids’ largest employer. Their avionics were used in World War II, went to the moon during the Apollo program, and are in use today all over the world in business and military aircraft of all sizes.

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Cedar Rapids has come a long way over the years. While most days we are looking forward to a new and exciting future, every once in a while it’s fun to take a look back at our history.

This Our CR issue takes a glimpse into Cedar Rapids’ past as it relates to City services. While these services have certainly evolved over the years, much of where we are today can be credited back to those early pioneers, and many others along the way.

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Jeffrey Pomeranz Cedar Rapids City Manager

A Very Special Thank-You to the History Center and Historian Mark Stoffer Hunter for their assistance in compiling the historical images and information for this issue of Our CR.

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As we look around

Cedar Rapids, it is easy to spot the

transformation of the past decade. From public and private buildings, to roads and parks, the city has worked with determination and deliberation to create a community that serves citizens well and provides families with a place they are proud to call home.

This issue takes a step back and reflects on the work of past generations in building this city. As you journey through the history of police and fire service, sewer construction, water treatment and pollution control, public art, and early parks, you will see that the progressive, purposeful nature of past Cedar Rapidians has carried through to today.

Greene Square in downtown Cedar Rapids as it appeared c.1906. The old St. Paul’s Methodist Church is at left and Old Washington High School at right.

Today the Cedar Rapids Public Library is at the location of Old Washington School.

ABOVE: Teddy Roosevelt is shown in Greene Square in 1916. He ABOVE: A city streetcar passes the intersection of First Avenue was campaigning for 1916 presidential candidate Charles E. Hughes.

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A huge crowd with flags waving showed up to greet Roosevelt.

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150 Years of FIREFIGHTING Nearly

IN CEDAR RAPIDS

An explosion at the Douglas Starch Works plant, the current site of Penford Products, on May 22, 1919, resulted in the largest loss of life in a single incident in the state of Iowa. The explosion was said to have been felt from 30 miles away and shattered windows within a three mile radius of the site. The fire, a result of spontaneous combustion, caused the plant to burn for ten days, ultimately resulting in $2.5 million in property damage. Still, the most significant loss was the 43 workers who died in the tragedy. The Cedar Rapids firefighters worked continuously during this time, suffering burns, injuries and smoke inhalation, but eventually contained the fire.

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s early as 1862, there was discussion in newspapers regarding the organization of a fire department. Many businessmen were against the venture as most of the commercial buildings were already covered by fire insurance. On February 12, 1869, the Cedar Rapids City Council passed an ordinance establishing a fire department. The ordinance did not specify the number of companies, but rather just their organizational structure and duties. In June 1869, the City Council instructed the purchase of a “hook and ladder” and “truck and ladder” for use by the volunteer fire department.

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On February 4, 1869, the City of Cedar Rapids began organizing its first volunteer fire department. On March 1, 1869, the City’s first Silsby Steamer Engine and 500 feet of hose arrived at a cost of $6,000. By March 11, 1869, the fire department became fully organized with J.J. Snouffer as the foreman. The fire equipment of that day included nine two-wheeled carts, one four-wheeled cart, two large hook and ladder trucks, and one supply wagon.

On June 23, 1894, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department became a paid department. Cedar Rapids would now

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1 An early horse drawn fire apparatus used in the early 1900s.

2 One of the earliest photographs of firefighters responding in a horse-driven cart (c.1890); dogs were often dispatched in front of the horses to keep people and other animals from scaring the horses.

3 The Central Fire Station was located at 214 3rd Street NE from 18991917.

4 Firefighters first used motorized fire apparatus beginning in 1912.

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be covered by a unified fire department as opposed to a collection of individual volunteer fire companies.

In 1899, the department moved out of its modest space in Old City Hall and into a new station on 214 Third Street NE. Equipment owned by the department grew more numerous and increasingly effective every year, including several teams of reliable horses and an aerial truck with a 55-foot ladder.

Historical photographs and stories of personnel, fires and equipment from throughout the years are also available on the Fire Department’s website at www.cedar-rapids.org/fire.

Change continued within the Cedar Rapids Fire Department beyond the early 1900s.

In 1912 the first motorized engine appeared, and by 1914 the first gas-powered engine was purchased; horses were completely replaced by 1919. The fire station at 214 Third Street NE was also replaced when, in 1917, the iconic brick Central Fire Station at 427 First Street SE opened.

To learn more about significant fires and events in the history of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, please visit the fire department museum at the Central Fire Station, 713 1st Avenue SE. The museum includes a digital indoor kiosk with history about the fire department, Lincoln Highway, buildings that were formerly on the 713 1st Avenue SE site, and Automobile Row. This was part of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the Central Fire Station Relocation Project following the Flood of 2008.

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Origins of

LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CEDAR RAPIDS

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istorical records dating back to the early 1840s noted that a lone constable served Cedar Rapids. A town charter was not created, adopted and passed by the Iowa Legislature until January 15, 1849. The population of Cedar Rapids was a mere 380 people in 1850. A series

of lone City Marshals provided law enforcement services until the early 1880s.

In 1878, common crimes sounded like scenes from the “Old West” and included prostitution, gambling, drunken gunplay on downtown streets, selling whiskey, allowing stock to run at large within the City limits, spearing fish, insulting ladies on the streets, and even arrests for “pure wicked cussedness.” According to old arrest log books, these were common offenses into the early 1880s.

In 1883, the City Council increased the strength of the police department to 12 officers. The marshal, his deputy, three patrol officers and one jailer worked the day watch. One supervisor, one jailer and four patrol officers worked the night watch.

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Long before there were radios, automobiles, and (most importantly) speed in response to reports of crime or need for assistance, a citizen would literally have to run to find a police officer. If an officer could not be located and the need was urgent, someone would run to police headquarters and the police employee on duty came outside the station and blew a shrill whistle. The police officer would then respond. If something needed serious attention and no officer answered the whistle, the employee could resort to using the fire bell to rouse officers.

ABOVE: From 1923 to 1937, the Cedar Rapids Police Department and City Jail were located within the King Building shown here at 213-217 First Street SW. BELOW: Armed Cedar Rapids police officers shown with a bullet-proof 1934 Hudson pursuit car, used for protection against gangs.

In 1930, the installation of a police radio system occurred. The department was reportedly the first police department west of the Mississippi River and one of the earliest in the country to have a direct short wave radio station, giving the police department direct contact with patrol units in the field.

Information was researched and compiled by Police Lieutenant Kelly D. Fitzpatrick.

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TREE OF FIVE SEASONS OFFERS DISTINCTIVE HISTORY The Tree of Five Seasons has become an iconic image of Cedar Rapids, visible on trucks, t-shirts, and more.

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hether you spot it on the door of a City snowplow or on the side of your Yardy cart, receive it in the mail on City letterhead, or click on it from the City’s new website, the Tree of Five Seasons logo is an iconic symbol of Cedar Rapids. But where did it come from?

Inspired by the fact that Cedar Rapids was known widely for a valuable asset—much shorter commute times than larger cities—a local advertising agency created the memorable city slogan and logo resembling a five-point star. The new logo and branding was accompanied by this explanation:

“Life is the sum of all the seasons with which it is filled.

And if we have time to enjoy the things most important to us, life is rich and full indeed. In Cedar Rapids there is time enough... time to enjoy the seasons as they pass.

Extra time. Precious time. A fifth season.”

The idea was developed for and introduced by the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. By 1975, the Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (now Go Cedar Rapids) and the City of Cedar Rapids had adopted the Five Seasons. In 1979, the convention center built in downtown Cedar Rapids was named the Five Seasons Center and the adjacent hotel was called the Five Seasons Hotel.

In 1993, more than $800,000 in private donations and in-kind contractors’ support was raised to build a 60-foot tall version of the Five Seasons logo called the Tree of Five Seasons, near the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids. The stainless steel monument was erected on April 3, 1996, and officially dedicated to the city on May 18, 1996.

A previous version of the City of Five Seasons logo appeared in orange with the words “time for life,” later revised to “time to enjoy.” Currently, the City uses the logo in green with the words “City of Five Seasons.”

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CURRENT USES OF THE CITY OF FIVE SEASONS The City of Five Seasons symbol and slogan are registered trademarks of the City of Cedar Rapids.

The Five Seasons logo appears on all of the City’s vehicles, street signs, uniforms, letterhead, business cards, website, etc. This distinctive identity is woven into the fabric of the entire Cedar Rapids community.

ABOVE: The Tree of Five Seasons logo has undergone multiple transformations over the years since it’s original mark (top) to it’s current form (bottom).

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History Preserved IN CITY HALL MURALS

In 1936, a group of Iowa artists were hired by the US Treasury Department to paint murals for the Federal Courthouse in Cedar Rapids. These murals, like the building they occupied, started as products of the Great Depression, but they have since become so much more.

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ontemporaries of Grant Wood, these talented artists brought to life sweeping images of law and culture in Iowa.

Commissioned through the Treasury Relief Art Program, they were hired to remind Americans of the inspiring beauty of their country and heritage during a time most needed.

Then, in 1951, controversy over the images of justice depicted on the murals compelled officials to paint over them. For more than 50 years the murals have been lost to the cultural heritage of Cedar Rapids, until now.

After being uncovered and briefly examined in the early

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60s, the murals were once again painted over for what was thought to be the final time. Since acquiring the building in 2011, the City of Cedar Rapids has been on a journey of restoration, and has sought to make these historic images once again available to the community. In Spring, 2015, the City offered a unique lecture series highlighting the historic background of the murals, the artists, and the unique cultural heritage they portray.

Restoration work on the fourth and final mural was completed in fall of 2015. Today, the public can view these beautiful images in their entirety anytime during normal business hours at City Hall. Opportunity to read in greater detail the story behind the murals is available through the presence of distinctive plaques that hang in the hallway outside City Council Chambers.

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TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. The East wall, “American Civilization” | 2. The South wall, “Inherited Culture” | 3. The West wall, “Contemporary Life” 4. The North wall, “The Opening of the Midwest”

SPECIAL THANKS: Restoration of the murals was made possible by generous contributions from: Tom & Kathleen Aller Alliant Energy Foundation CRANDIC Railway Co. CRST International 2001 Development Corporation Diamond V Mills, Inc. The Dummermuth Family Dee Ann McIntyre McIntyre Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Rockwell Collins State Historic Resource Development Program United Fire Group The History Restored lecture series can be viewed at www.youtube.com/user/CityofCedarRapidsIA

North Wall made possible by General Services Administration Fine Arts Program.

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Riverside Park featured the first playground in Cedar Rapids.

Children played more than 12 feet above the ground.

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Cedar Rapids joined the movement of building playground structures in the early 1900s. Just fifty years prior, playgrounds did not exist. Children played in rural fields, on empty lots and in streets.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a concern about unsupervised activity and worry that playing on the street would lead to truant behavior forwarded the concept of structured play spaces.

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arly playgrounds were created with a goal of guiding children towards good health and good citizenship, and intended to teach children to play safely together. However, safety didn’t appear to be a main priority in design. Early playground equipment was constructed out of metal with sharp edges and was placed on hard surfaces including concrete. In Cedar Rapids, children balanced on galvanized pipes and ladders more than 12 feet high.

In the 1930s through 1940s playground development slowed due to the Depression and war efforts.

However, WPA workers were trained in various recreation activities as part of the WPA Recreation Project. In Cedar Rapids, individuals were paid the regular relief scale of 50 cents an hour to supervise playgrounds.

After WWII and the baby boom that followed, junk or adventure playgrounds became the norm, encouraging children to explore and build play elements using found objects. New housing developments grew quickly and playgrounds entered mass production in the

years that followed. Cedar Rapids could not keep up with the desire for playgrounds in neighborhoods, so created a playground on wheels that visited a site one day a week and featured a merry-go-round, swing set and slide on a trailer.

Today’s playgrounds encourage socialization across various ages and ability levels. Equipment allows children with disabilities to join in and play. Rubberized surfaces are used to

soften the impact of falls, and plastic pieces have edges that are round and smooth. Other playgrounds are taking a turn toward nature and provide natural objects for climbing and play in an open green space.

The Parks and Recreation Department is embracing these new trends with an all-inclusive playground planned for Noelridge Park, and a natural play space planned for the new park along Wilson Avenue SW.

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Cedar Rapids was once home to an amusement park, Alamo Park. This 18

acre facility opened in 1906 and contained a roller coaster, Ferris wheel, roller rink, and dance pavilion. Chute-the-Chutes (pictured) was one of the longest and highest electric chutes in the country.

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Organized baseball has

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Food produced by a parks and

existed in Cedar Rapids since 1890.

The first team was named the Cedar Rapids Canaries.

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The first municipal golf

course, Ellis, was built in 1923. Twin Pines was the first course in the country to be lighted. Lights for playing golf at night began in 1965 and were used for over 25 years.

In 1971, teenagers

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in the Riverside Recreation Center on Fridays and Saturdays. Live entertainment fed needy families included poetry readings during the and music provided by local Depression. bands and folk singers.

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Early Cedar Rapidians

swam at a bathing beach between Ellis

Boulevard and the river in the early 1900s. Another bathing beach was located on the south side of May’s Island. The first pool was built in 1941 in Ellis Park.

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ABOVE: The bear’s den in early Bever Park.

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ne of the most common misconceptions, especially among those new to the community, is that one of our oldest and most popular parks was named after a primarily nocturnal, large, semiaquatic rodent. While we have nothing against this buck-toothed, web-footed creature, it did not serve as inspiration for one of Cedar Rapids’ largest and most beautiful parks.

Bever Park was established in 1893 and named for Sampson Cicero Bever who had previously owned the land. At that time, the park was two miles outside the city limits surrounded by farmland and cornfields. A street car transported park goers to this natural setting that featured rustic shelters, bridges and a unique zoo in the early 1900s.

One popular landmark located at Bever Park is the “rock” (pictured).

This rock is actually a piece of residue from the Ice Age created thousands of years ago when glaciers leveled out the land. Over the past century the rock has become smoother from weather phenomena and everyday use.

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Early park architecture was purposely comprised of simple, natural materials intended to put the park visitor at ease mentally and spiritually. The goal was to place the urban dweller in a primitive environment to connect with nature. As America became more industrialized, parks were believed to be the “lungs of a city” and would improve the health of park goers.

More than 150 years later, studies completed by the CDC and American Journal of Preventive Medicine have proven that exposure to nature improves psychological and social health; play is critical for child development and close proximity to parks increases exercise and improves health.

PICTURED: Visitors to Bever Park around the turn of the century encountered structures inspired by nature.

ABOVE: Early photo of a bike trail paid for in part by a subscription “bike club” program in the early 1900s in Cedar Rapids. The trail sign reads, “This path built by C.R. Good Roads Club. Join $1.00”

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A HISTORY

of the Sanitary Sewer and Water Pollution Control Facility

1885 City hires Chester B. Davis, a civil engineer from Chicago, to draw up plans for a sewerage and drainage system as well as grading for the city streets. These plans are accepted a year later.

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First sewer is installed in Cedar Rapids.

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Figure 13. Map Showing Sanitary Sewer Lines and Proposed Future Mains (Source: Howard R. Green Company 1929a:Plate 20)

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2.1 additional miles of sanitary sewer are built in Cedar Rapids, costing $7,163. The total system now consists of 65.3 miles and is valued at $300,000. Most construction is prompted by residential and commercial development.

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study of the sanitary sewer system recommends that a main interceptor and five submain sanitary sewer lines be constructed immediately. It also recommends that a pumping station and sewage treatment plant be built to treat sewage before it is dumped into the river.

City Council reveals plan for a $2.2 million expansion to the sewage disposal plant to double the plant’s capacity to 18 million gallons and to better treat sewage that is put into the river.

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1886 The Cedar Rapids Board of Health enacts rules and regulations concerning sanitary practices in the City, specifically limiting how close sanitary sewer can be to drinking water sources, and what can be discharged into waterways.

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1933 1934 City Council approves t he issuance of bond to construct the first sewage treatment plant in an area known as Stumptown. The City also applies for Public Works Administration (PWA) funds to aid in the construction of the treatment plant.

1888-1895 A number of sanitary sewer lines and a large amount of storm sewers are constructed during this period. Early sewers are cleaned using sewer rods made of pipe or wood.

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First sewage treatment plant completed. Cedar Rapids is the first Iowa city to undertake sewage treatment on an all-inclusive basis and pioneers joint treatment with industries. The City also becomes the first of its size to recognize and accept both domestic and industrial waste problems at the outset of a statewide stream pollution abatement program.

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1985 During demolition of the old sewage treatment plant, one of the fiberglass domes catches fire. More than 10,000 are evacuated from their homes. The day is labeled Toxic Tuesday.

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Construction is completed on new Water Pollution Control Facility o n Bertram Road. Grants through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as authorized by the 1972 Clean Water Act pay for 90 percent of the plant construction costs.

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An anaerobic pretreatment facility that also provides biogas for use in the incinerator and boilers is constructed.

Approximately 2 million gallons of industrial wastewater flow through this pretreatment step daily.

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Construction is completed on concrete domes to cover the digesters and contain odors at sewage disposal plant.

2008

Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility floods, causing approximately $89 million in damages and forcing the facility to be offline for 12 days.

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Two centrifuges and biosolids alkaline stabilization are added at the Water Pollution Control Facility.

Biosolids are disposed of through incineration or landfilling and can also be applied to agricultural soils to maximize crop yields.

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The last of flood mitigation and recovery projects are completed at the Water Pollution Control Facility. Approximately $25 million was invested to protect the facility from future flooding.

Flood mitigation was funded

by FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program (75%) and the State of Iowa’s Hazard Grant Mitigation Program (10%).

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The City currently owns and maintains more than 660 miles of sanitary sewers and another 500 miles of storm sewer. The Water Treatment Facility on Bertram Road treats 40-50 million gallons of wastewater per day during normal dry weather conditions.

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Labors OF THE PAST

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n the mid-1850s through 1930s sewer rods were used in manholes to clean roots and other debris from sewer pipes. When a sewer was entirely stopped up, a sewer rod was pushed into the obstruction.

Early rods used short lengths of pipe or wood, which were assembled together and forced through the obstruction. Several tools were developed to be attached to the front end—to remove roots, create an opening in the blockage, scrape out grit and similar tasks.

ABOVE: Advertisement for sewer rod accessory set includes Root Spade, Root Claw, Hinged Sand Hoe, Pointed Leader Rod, and Root Screw.

ABOVE: City workers undertake street improvements in SW Cedar Rapids in this photo taken c.1905. The equipment may be old, but the strategy remains similar to today: paving streets, laying storm and sanitary sewers and installing curbs and gutters were often completed simultaneously to save money and 18limit inconvenience for residents.

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ABOVE: A Cedar Rapids Department of Public Improvements dump truck unloads gravel onto a city street. Until as late as the mid 1900s, there were still many streets in Cedar Rapids neighborhoods that were unpaved 016 in2 addition to a large network of inner city alleys.

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Five Seasons Award winners were recognized at the first downtown farmers’ market of the season.

CITY COUNCIL NAMES 2016 FIVE SEASONS CITIZENSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

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edar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett and City Council members announced six winners of the Five Seasons Citizenship Award at a ceremony held June 4 during the City’s Resident Appreciation Day at the first downtown Farmers’ Market of the year. The purpose of the program is to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional support for the community, exhibit the responsibilities of strong citizenship, and develop projects or initiatives that benefit Cedar Rapids residents. This year’s winners were Carol Sindelar, Kristy Staker, Tim Oberbroeckling, David Ernst, and Myron “Mike” and Esther Wilson.

Each winner received $1,000 from the University of Iowa Community Credit Union to donate to the charity of their choice. Charities that benefited from the award were: Boys and Girls Clubs of Cedar Rapids in honor of David Ernst, Friends of Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation in honor of Tim Oberbroeckling, Cedar Rapids Neighborhoods in honor of Carol Sindelar, Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Kristy Staker, and Cedar Rapids Opera Theater in honor of Myron and Esther Wilson. The University of Iowa Community Credit Union sponsors the program with the City of Cedar Rapids each year.

TIME RUNNING OUT FOR LEAD-PAINT GRANT

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ime is running out to see if you qualify for assistance in finding and removing dangerous lead-based paint from your home, including windows. The City of Cedar Rapids continues to partner with Linn County Public Health to administer a unique grant to fight the dangers of lead-based paint. The Hazard Hunters program provides funds to reduce lead hazards associated with childhood lead poisoning and support the health and wellness of families and children. Funding for the grant is made possible from the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD). The program is open to Cedar Rapids households. Homeowners and investment owners eligible to apply for funding include: households with children under the age of six (or where children frequently visit) in residences built before 1978, and who have a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income determined by HUD. It costs nothing to see if you qualify. Call 319-286-5872 today.

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ZONING SHIFTS FOCUS Do you wonder why businesses and homes are in different parts of the community? Are you interested in how far away the nearest eatery is and how easy it is to get there? How important is it to you that the architecture in specific neighborhoods is preserved and shares a common design theme?

All of these questions reflect the many ways that zoning impacts your world and the community where we live.

For most residents, lines that separate commercial, residential, or industrial uses are largely out of sight and out of mind, but to the City, these lines set hard and fast rules for what is allowed and shape how the City looks.

The Zoning Code is essential for shaping healthy, vibrant pockets of activity and for protecting the integrity of existing neighborhoods. The City is embarking on Rezone Cedar Rapids: a new Zoning Ordinance to support the community’s vision for Cedar Rapids.

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Cedar Rapids currently uses a traditional zoning code, which encourages the separation of various land uses such as residential, commercial, and industrial.

Simply put, zoning provides the rules for how land can be used and developed. It outlines what structures can be built and where, how they will be used, and influences how they’ll look. Zoning ordinances are in place to help encourage high-quality, sustainable development and to protect functionality and property values of our community.

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This distinction is obvious in areas such as around shopping malls, where homes are hidden away from large stores.

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For residents, this means you will not see a new factory built in the same neighborhood as singlefamily homes or other residential buildings.

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A New Focus for Zoning

Under the existing zoning code, new areas of growth and activity, such as the NewBo District, aren’t possible without significant temporary modifications and special exceptions to the code. Updating the Zoning Ordinance will allow for greater opportunity elsewhere for pockets of mixed-use development that is already thriving at NewBo.

WHERE WILL THESE CHANGES TAKE PLACE? Public streets and sidewalks account for a much greater percentage of public space than parks and trails. The ReZone Cedar Rapids project provides an opportunity to influence how new buildings shape these public spaces for the betterment of the community. Environments that people remember, enjoy visiting, and return to are defined by the interactive elements built around them. Development standards play a critical role in creating these unique neighborhoods and districts.

To achieve these goals, the City is exploring transitioning parts of the community from a traditional zoning code to what is called a “form-based zoning code,” which addresses the relationship between buildings and the street—the “public realm.” Supporting the unique characteristic of a neighborhood is a key pillar of a form-based code, which focuses on several elements of public space: • Form and size of buildings • Space between the street and front of buildings • Attractiveness of a neighborhood

• Street networks and access • Room for cars, bicyclists, pedestrians

A new form-based zoning ordinance would provide flexibility for distinctive elements in our neighborhoods with a mix of uses. The NewBo District is a wonderful example of an area that shares a common cultural thread and cohesive design, and offers easy access to retail, housing, dining, and entertainment by car, bicycle or on foot.

Form-based zoning won’t be appropriate for all areas of the city, and tools will be established to help accommodate a range of development needs and preferences throughout the community, from urban and pedestrian-friendly areas, to auto-oriented design and commercial areas. The public is encouraged to provide feedback and help identify areas of town that should be preserved as they are today, where design could be enhanced and replicated, and where there are opportunities to totally transform an area.

ZONING BY THE ACRE: The majority is zoned residential, with

31,000 ACRES in the various residential districts

Cedar Rapids has approx.

15,000 ACRES

46,000 ACRES of zoned property within the city limits.

are zoned nonresidential, mixeduse, or planned development

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Do you have feedback on how Cedar Rapids is zoned, or what type of activities you’d like to see more of in our community? Visit CityofCR.com/Rezone.

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IT HAPPENS HERE! FALL FLOOD WORK HIGHLIGHTS ACCESSIBLE RIVER ABOVE: Site of the Sinclair Levee project, scheduled to begin this fall.

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s cooler temperatures arrive in the Corridor, Cedar Rapids residents will soon have a new path to enjoy for an evening stroll. This fall, the CRST Riverwalk will be completed, allowing residents access to walk along the Cedar River between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Providing access to the river was an important element of the Flood Control System, which will support future development opportunities downtown and create environments for the community to enjoy.

Two other major flood control projects will also get underway this fall. Construction will begin on a new pump station at Parking Lot 44 (this parking lot sits along the river, between 8th and 12th Avenues in the NewBo District). With the ability to pump 36,000 gallons of storm water per minute to the Cedar River, this pump station will protect the community from rainfall accumulation in the event the City needs to close off underground drainage outlets to the river due to high river levels.

One of the biggest pieces of the Flood Control System, the Sinclair Levee, will get underway this fall. Across from the Czech Village on the east side of the river, the Sinclair project will include an earthen levee, pump station, and detention basin to help handle any rainfall accumulation. The dirt work will begin this fall, including delving deep foundations to protect against a rising river. Again supporting the goal of creating a flood system that brings enjoyment and access to the river, the levee will feature a walking trail on top, providing residents with another blend of recreation and protection.

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The long awaited Northwest Recreation Center, located at 1340 11th Street NW, will open to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25. The center is the first Cedar Rapids municipal building specifically built for recreational programming and replaces the Time Check Recreation Center. See pages 32 and 33 in the Play! Guide for details.

MAKE IOWA HEALTHIER ONE STEP AT A TIME Show your support for Iowa’s efforts to become a healthier state! Join other Cedar Rapids area residents for a 30 minute walk at noon on Wednesday, October 5. The Cedar IOWA Rapids walk will be one of 99 organized walks in all of Iowa’s 99 counties.

Step It Up

Thirty minutes of walking is a form of activity attainable for nearly all Iowans and achieves more than just physical health improvements.

Walking is also proven to boost social and emotional health.

Visit www.iowahealthieststate.com to learn more about the Healthiest State Initiative.

Watch for more information on the Cedar Rapids walk at www.cedar-rapids.org.

FALL LOOSE LEAF VACUUM COLLECTION Fall Loose Leaf Collection will begin October 3 and run through December 9. Leaf collection will follow the schedule to the right, which is organized by quadrant. All homes will have leaves collected every other week.

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Be sure to sign up for Garbage & Recycling News text and email reminders at www.CRNewsNow.com to receive all updates concerning fall leaf collection.

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• For Monday and Tuesday collection (SW and NW), all leaves must be raked to the curb no later than 7 a.m. on Monday morning.

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• For Thursday and Friday collection (SE and NE), all leaves must be raked to the curb no later than 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

• Rake leaves into long piles on the parking area or grass next to the street. Leaves must be kept out of the street.

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• During fall loose leaf collection, brown paper lawn and leaf bags are collected every week with the YARDY cart. The bags cannot exceed 40 pounds. Please fill your YARDY before using lawn and leaf bags.

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For more information, visit www.CityofCR.com/leaf.

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LABOR DAY (Sept. 5) - NO COLLECTION

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Household Furniture and Household Hazardous Materials

DROP-OFF EVENT

One-day delay in collection for the remainder of the week.

AUGUST 27, 2016

THANKSGIVING DAY (Nov. 24) – NO COLLECTION

9 AM - 2 PM

One-day delay in collection for the remainder of the week.

MEMORIAL DAY (May 29, 2017) - NO COLLECTION One-day delay in collection for the remainder of the week.

LABOR DAY (Sept. 4, 2017) - NO COLLECTION

One-day delay in collection for the remainder of the week.

Get collection reminders sent directly to you before every service interruption. Sign up for CR News Now Garbage & Recycling News.

Get the message. CRNewsNow.com

Use the blue coupon (sent with your utility bill) to drop off your items at the Linn County Solid Waste Agency (2250 A Street SW location only).

More information, including a list of accepted items, is available at www.CleanUpCR.com.

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CITY SERVICES DIRECTORY

! Emergency line

CITY SERVICE

LOCATION

PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

Animals

900 76th Avenue Drive SW

319-286-5993

AnimalControlMgmt@Cedar-Rapids.org

Assessor

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5888

CedarRapids.Iowa.Assessors.com

Bid Opportunities

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5021

Bid-Purchasing@Cedar-Rapids.org

Building and Housing Codes

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5831

D.Kolosik@Cedar-Rapids.org

Buses

Ground Transportation Center, 450 1st Street SE

319-286-5573

CRTransit@Cedar-Rapids.org

Fire Safety Inspections

713 1st Avenue SE

319-286-5166

CRFire@Cedar-Rapids.org

Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5897

SolidWaste&Recycling@Cedar-Rapids.org

Housing Assistance Programs

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5872

HSG-Admin@Cedar-Rapids.org

Land Development

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5822

DevelopmentService@Cedar-Rapids.org

Park Rentals

Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mt. Vernon Road SE

319-286-5731

Ambroz@Cedar-Rapids.org

Potholes and Street City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW Maintenance

319-286-5802 286-5826 !

Street@Cedar-Rapids.org

Recreation Programs

319-286-5731

Ambroz@Cedar-Rapids.org

Sewer Backup or Problems City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5802 286-5826 !

Sewer@Cedar-Rapids.org

Traffic Signals, Signs and Markings

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5802

Traffic@Cedar-Rapids.org

Utility Billing

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5900

WaterMail@Cedar-Rapids.org

Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mt. Vernon Road SE

For more information about the City of Cedar Rapids and its services, call 319-286-5080 or visit www.Cedar-Rapids.org.

CITY COUNCIL

To leave a message for a City Council member, call 319-286-5051.

To find your district, go to www.Cedar-Rapids.org and navigate to Local Government > City Council, then click on Elections and locate the Find Your District link.

Ron Corbett

Pat Shey

Ralph Russell

MAYOR

DISTRICT 3

AT LARGE

Kris Gulick

Scott Olson

Ann Poe

DISTRICT 1

DISTRICT 4

AT LARGE

Scott Overland

Justin Shields

Susie Weinacht

DISTRICT 2

DISTRICT 5

AT LARGE

Ron.Corbett@Cedar-Rapids.org

Pat.Shay@Cedar-Rapids.org

Kris.Gulick@Cedar-Rapids.org

Scott.Olson@Cedar-Rapids.org

S.Overland@Cedar-Rapids.org

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Ralph.Russell@Cedar-Rapids.org

Ann.Poe@Cedar-Rapids.org

Susie.Weinacht@Cedar-Rapids.org

PLAY! Your Parks & Recreation Guide

NEW RECREATION CENTER OPENS *NEW* DOWNTON ABBEY TEA p. 27 *NEW* HARVEST FEST p. 37 YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL p. 43 *NEW* ADULT VOLLEYBALL p. 45

SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2016

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Cedar Rapids Parks &

Recreation

Welcome to the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Play! guide. Inside you’ll find great programs that will keep you busy from September to November.

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Activities.................................................. 27-29 Preschooler, Youth, Family, Adult, Boomer, Fitness

Cultural Arts............................................ 30-31 Blacksmithing, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Belly Dance, Guitar

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Events...................................................... 32-38 NW Recreation Center, Pools, Noelridge Greenhouse, Old MacDonald’s Farm, Ushers Ferry

Special Populations.................................. 39-40 Sports...................................................... 41-46 Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Football, Blastball, Skating, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Golf

Swimming................................................ 47-51 Parks/Services/Forestry/Registration........ 52-55 Dog Parks, Rentals, Splash Pads, Trails

KARATE p. 29

FUN WITH ART p. 30

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SAFE HALLOWEEN p. 38

Photos by Brett Smith

HALLOWEEN DANCE p. 39 OUTDOOR SOCCER p. 45

ACTIVE CHOICE Choose A High Activity Program

SPOOKY SWIM p. 47

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CHOOSE A BLUE ZONES PROJECT® ENCOURAGED ACTIVITY

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aIT’S A MESS!

#210104-01 M 9/12-10/17 9:30-10:15am #210104-02 M 10/24-12/5*10:30-11:15am $36 (R $29) NW Rec *No class 11/21

MOVERS AND SHAKERS (3-5 yrs.) Must be age 3 by start date.

Get the wiggles out! Enjoy creative movement with themed music, rhythmic movement and gross motor skill activities. Wear loose-fitting clothing.

Must be able to separate from parent.

Parents may observe the last class. #210401-01 W 9/14-10/19 10:15-11am #210401-02 W 10/26-12/7* 10:15-11am $36 (R $29) NW Rec *No class 11/23

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PLAY, MUSIC AND FUN

(1-3 yrs. with Adult) Learn fun songs and finger plays with your child. Introduce them to simple rhythm instruments in a fun group setting. This is a high-energy class with concentration on motor skill activities. #210102-01 W 9/14-10/19 9:30-10:15am #210102-02 W 10/26-12/7* 9:30-10:15am $36 (R $29) NW Rec *No class 11/23

PUDDLEJUMPERS SPLASH & CRAFT (2-5 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 2 by start date.

This preschool class is designed for parents and kids to experience safe aquatic activities including crafts, videos, books, games, music, and best of all...swimming! Swim attire is required for both parent and child. #204219-01 F $39 (R $32)

9/30-11/4 10-10:50am Bender Pool

Youth *NEW* HOME SCHOOL DAY: LIVE, LEARN & PLAY (5+ yrs.)

Explore how children learned, lived and played 100 years ago! Come to Ushers Ferry for a special tour just for home school students. This 90 minute program includes a guided tour of the one-room school, select village homes and a few old-fashioned recess games. #214603-01 Th 9/29 10-11:30am $6.50 (R $5.50) Ushers Ferry

#214602-01 Su 9/25 1-2:30pm $11 (R $10) Ushers Ferry

PRAIRIE GIRL SEWING & SOCIAL (9-13 yrs.)

Polish your skills and manners at this fun social for proper young ladies.

Dress up in period clothing, learn to use an old-fashioned sewing machine and work together to make a simple sewing project for everyone to take home. Fun, conversation and tea will follow in the village hotel. #214505-01 Su 9/25 1-3pm $24 (R $20) Ushers Ferry

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a*NEW* DOWNTON ABBEY TEA

(Families) Are you missing Downton Abbey? Put on your elegant attire and pay a social call to Ushers Ferry! Spend the afternoon in our newly restored Schulze Cottage with fine china, linens, silver, tea and dainties from the period. Polish your table manners and enjoy some music as well! #214604-01 Sa 10/1 4-5:30pm $24 (R $20) Ushers Ferry

a*NEW* GRANDPARENTS’ TEA

(Families) Have a grand time with Grandma and Grandpa at this special tea for children and their grandparents. Enjoy tea at the Schulze Cottage. Share stories, make a craft and play games. #214705-01 Adult #214705-02 Child Su 9/11 Ushers Ferry

$14 (R $13) $7.50 (R $6.50) 2-3:30pm

PLAY!

(2-4 yrs. with Adult) Get messy and explore textures and mediums that you might not normally experience at home. Wear your play clothes and get messy!

(6-8 yrs.)

Hone your skills and manners at this fun social for a proper young miss.

Dress up in period clothing, learn to make tea and bake goodies, then gather together to host a fun tea party with your friends in the village hotel.

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LITTLE PRAIRIE GIRL SOCIAL

Toddler and Preschooler

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HARVEST HAYRACK NIGHTS: SUNSET PUMPKINS

Adult

(Families) Does your little one turn into a pumpkin at sunset? This program is geared for families with young children (older children welcome). Bring supper with you and come out to Ushers Ferry for an early evening hayrack ride, bonfire and simple craft before bedtime. The saloon will be open with popcorn and sarsaparilla available for purchase.

*NEW* OAK HILL CEMETERY TOUR (13+) Oak Hill Cemetery is home to many of Grant Wood’s friends, patrons and subjects. Come meet them at twilight and learn about their relationships with this famous local artist. Enjoy a reception with dessert and “talk back” afterwards at Higley Mansion.

Co-sponsored by Higley Mansion.

Advance registration is not required. #214203-01 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/14 #214203-02 $9 Adult 9/14 #214203-03 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/28 #214203-04 $9 Adult 9/28 #214203-05 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/12 #214203-06 $9 Adult 10/12 #214203-07 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/26 #214203-08 $9 Adult 10/26 W 5-6:30pm Ushers Ferry

#214801-01 Sa 9/10 7-9pm $15 (R $14) Oak Hill Cemetery Rain Location: Higley Mansion

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HARVEST HAYRACK NIGHTS: aNIGHT OWLS (Families) Enjoy an evening of old-fashioned fun!

Take a hayrack ride through the valley, gather around the bonfire with hot cocoa to roast marshmallows, make a simple craft and join us in the saloon for some card games. Popcorn and sarsaparilla will be available for purchase.

Advance registration is not required. #214204-01 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/14 #214204-02 $9 Adult 9/14 #214204-03 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/28 #214204-04 $9 Adult 9/28 #214204-05 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/12 #214204-06 $9 Adult 10/12 #214204-07 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/26 #214204-08 $9 Adult 10/26 W 6:30-8pm Ushers Ferry

(18+ yrs.)

Meet at the Noelridge garden entrance at 9:00 a.m. and the greenhouse staff will instruct you on the proper way to take cuttings.

Bring clippers and a bucket.

Th 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 9am FREE Noelridge

Boomer & Beyond FALL LEAF TOUR (50+ yrs.)

View the fall splendor of the Iowa Mississippi Valley. Visit orchards near Gays Mills, and enjoy a late lunch at Breitbach’s in Balltown. Fee includes motorcoach transportation and late lunch. Bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. #201103-01 Th 10/13 8:30am-6:30pm $61 (R $53) Depart/Return-Walmart, Marion

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*NEW* DIY COMPUTER TUNE-UP (50+ yrs.)

C Cleaner - It’s a FREE maintenance program, pretty simple and “takes out the trash.” Windows Explorer - Learn how to name your files and where to put them so you can find them later.

Bring a laptop with Windows Explorer installed if you have one. #218101-01 F $11 (R $10)

9/23 1-3pm CompuPlace, 601 2nd Ave. SE #3

*NEW* DOWNLOADING APPS (50+ yrs.)

Get free and cool apps for your phone or tablet safely. Learn different ways to download them, what you can get and where you can get it. Bring your device if you have one. #218102-01 F 10/14 1-3pm $11 (R $10) CompuPlace,

601 2nd Ave. SE #3

PINOCHLE AT NW REC CENTER a (50+ yrs.)

Play Pinochle at NW Rec, 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Bring a lunch or sign up for a meal from Horizons (goodwill donation). *NEW* SURFING THE INTERNET (50+ yrs.)

Looking for an introduction to the wonders of the World Wide Web? Get browser basics using a www.something you heard about, following links, searching, bookmarks, favorite sites and saving what you find. Bring your own device or laptop if you have one. #218103-01 F 10/21 1-3pm $11 (R $10) CompuPlace,

601 2nd Ave. SE #3

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Fitness KARATE (6+ yrs.)

Improve yourself with the traditional Okinawan Martial Art of Ryukyu Kempo Karate. Gain confidence and self-discipline, learn self-defense and improve your physical health.

6-11 years #218108-01 W/Th 9/7-9/29 6-7pm #218108-02 W/Th 10/5-10/27 6-7pm #218108-03 W/Th 11/2-11/30* 6-7pm #218108-04 W/Th 12/1-12/29 6-7pm $53 (R $46) NW Rec *No class 11/24

*NEW* LOW IMPACT WORKOUT (18+ yrs.)

Do you have arthritis or other body aches? Take care of those painful joints with a heart pounding workout that’s easy on your body and reduces the risk of injury. #218121-02 M 11/7-11/28 5:30-6:30pm $40 (R $33) NW Rec

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(16+ yrs.)

Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this class is for you! Learn new types of meditation and imagery that are simple to learn, don’t require a large time commitment and are easy to incorporate into your day. #218109-01 M 11/7 $11 (R $10) NW Rec

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RUNNING CLUB

(7-12 yrs.)

Running is a lifetime activity! Distance and difficulty will change each week.

Track your progress throughout the program. Register by 9/7. #211509-01 W/Sa 9/14-10/15

W: 6-6:45pm, Sa: 8:30-9:15am $55 (R $48) includes shirt NW Rec/Ellis

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SUNDAY SUPERSTARS

(6+ yrs. with Adult) Get moving together in this parent/ child program. Learn games and exercises for all ages that incorporate walking and running and make it fun.

Register by 9/7. #211903-01 Adult/1 child $41 (R $34) #211903-02 addl parent/child $20 (R $16) Su 9/11-10/16 11am-12pm NW Rec

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*NEW* TAI CHI & QI GONG

(16+ yrs.)

Control stress while improving your balance, health, flexibility and strength with traditional Chinese exercises. #218105-01 Tu 9/6-9/27 12-12:45pm $40 (R $33) Greene Square #218105-02 Th 10/6-10/27 12-12:45pm $40 (R $33) NW Rec

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY (6-10 yrs.)

Get in shape! Mix it up with 45 minutes of different recreational and fitness activities each week. You’ll enjoy jump rope, relays, stations, aerobics and more. Register by 9/7.

6-7 years #211510-01 W 9/14-10/12 5:30-6:15pm $37 (R $30) includes shirt NW Rec 8-10 years #211510-02 W 9/14-10/12 6:30-7:15pm $37 (R $30) includes shirt NW Rec

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*NEW* CHAIR YOGA

(All Ages) Want to get the benefits of yoga but have trouble getting up from or down to the floor? Seated in a chair for support, you will increase your flexibility, range of motion and mobility with gentle exercises. #218106-01 W 10/5-10/26 9:30-10:15am $40 (R $33) NW Rec

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INTRO TO YOGA

(16+ yrs.)

Escape from the pressures of life the healthy way. Use breathing exercises and movement to relax and improve wellness. This Fit Yoga class will make you stronger, more flexible and balanced, both in body and mind. #218110-01 W #218110-02 W #218110-03 W #218110-04 W $40 (R $33)

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5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm

*NEW* SLOW FLOW YOGA

(16+ yrs.)

This is a gentle Vinyasa yoga class that links poses to your breath. Focus will be on centering, strength, balance, and guided relaxation. #218104-01 Sa 10/1-10/22 9-10am #218104-02 Sa 10/29-11/19 9-10am $40 (R $33) NW Rec

PLAY!

12+ years #218107-01 W/Th 9/7-9/29 7-8pm #218107-02 W/Th 10/5-10/27 7-8pm #218107-03 W/Th 11/2-11/30* 7-8pm #218107-04 W/Th 12/1-12/29 7-8pm $53 (R $46) NW Rec *No class 11/24

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Be Creative

ART, DANCE, MUSIC DRAWING AND PASTELS WITH JEAN MURRAY

FIRE & FORGE: BASIC BLACKSMITHING

first day of class.

(16+ yrs.)

Learn drawing basics including perspective, creative use of line, shading and more. Color through the use of pastels and portraiture basics will also be covered. The class is open to beginners and advanced students.

You’ll receive a supply list the first day of class.

(16+ yrs.)

Explore the art of metalworking in this unique class. Learn to build a fire, handle tools, and operate safely in the shop in the first session. The second class will be spent operating the forge and making your own small metal project. Class is limited to four students.

#203107-01 Th 9/15-10/20 9:30-11:30am #203107-02 Th 10/27-12/8* 9:30-11:30am $44 (R $37) NW Rec *No class 11/24

#203108-01 Tu 9/13-10/18 10am-12pm #203108-02 Tu 10/25-12/6* 10am-12pm $47 (R $40) NW Rec *No class 11/22

#214502-01 Sa/Su 9/17-9/18

Sa: 8-11am, Su: 1-4pm $86 (R $78) Ushers Ferry

*NEW* COLOR YOUR WORLD

KIDS’ DRAWING

FUN WITH ART

(18+ yrs.)

Ready for the best stress buster hobby ever? Take the colorbook craze to another phase! Specially designed colorbook landscapes will help you learn a newly developed painting process using paints, brushes and watercolor pencils.

(8-13 yrs.)

Expand your drawing abilities through guided experiences using a variety of media including pencils, pastels, felt tip and charcoal. Practice specific exercises to develop your “seeing” skills. #203811-01 Th 9/15-10/20 6:15-7:15pm #203811-02 Th 10/27-12/8* 6:15-7:15pm $43 (R $36) NW Rec *No class 11/24

(7-10 yrs.)

Have fun exploring the madness of mixing multiple media together. Painting, drawing chalk, charcoal, gooey substances and found objects will be used to create fun and imaginative forms, constructions and paintings.

Art BIG BRUSH WATERCOLOR WITH DAVE STAUFFER (50+ yrs.)

Develop a new hobby! Absolutely no experience is needed for this class.

Basic watercolor techniques will be taught in a relaxed and fun manner.

You’ll receive a small supply list the

#203106-01 W 9/14-10/19 6-8pm #203106-02 W 10/26-12/7* 6-8pm $44 (R $37) NW Rec *No class 11/23

#203205-01 Th 9/15-10/20 5-6pm #203205-02 Th 10/27-12/8* 5-6pm $43 (R $36) NW Rec *No class 11/24

WINTER BREAK PUPPETRY WORKSHOP (7-10 yrs.)

Make a papier mâché hand puppet using clay, tissue paper and scraps of fabric, buttons and other trim for your unique puppet’s costume. Make puppets, play with puppets and learn to put on a puppet show by the end of the week. Create a funny character with exaggerated features and experiment with a variety of character voices to bring your puppet to life. #203206-01 Tu/W/Th/F 12/27-12/30 9-11am $44 (R $37) NW Rec

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FUN AND FITNESS (18+ yrs.)

Learn the history of the Belly Dance, customs of the culture and many captivating movements and isolations that go into the dance. It is important to become proficient at this level before going on to the advanced level. SanDee will help you decide when you’re ready. #205204-01 M 9/12-10/17 7-8pm #205204-02 M 10/24-12/5* 7-8pm $49 (R $42) NW Rec *No class 11/21

SERIOUS DANCER

#205205-01 M 9/12-10/17 8-9pm #205205-02 M 10/24-12/5* 8-9pm $49 (R $42) NW Rec *No class 11/21

Guitar Classes Guitars are available for use at NW Rec Center if needed.

INTRO TO GUITAR

GUITAR II

(9+ yrs.)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play guitar? Ken Arnell will teach you the basics and have you playing in two lessons. Get ready for hours of fun.

(9+ yrs.)

Continue to improve your skills and learn more great songs in this advanced guitar class. Completion of Intro to Guitar is recommended before taking this class.

9-15 years #218301-01 M 9/19-10/31 5:30-6:30pm $76 (R $68) NW Rec

#218302-01 M 9/19-10/31 7:30-8:30pm $76 (R $68) NW Rec

16+ years #218301-02 M 9/19-10/31 6:30-7:30pm $76 (R $68) NW Rec

PLAY!

(18+ yrs.)

Learn the intricate facets of Belly Dance and perfect your technique. Veil, finger cymbals, and belly dance belt or hip scarf are required. Participants selected to dance with SanDee at local events must purchase additional costumes.

At least two six-week sessions of level one and pre-approval by SanDee are required to register for this class. You may sign up for both classes.

CUL TUR AL ARTS

Adult Belly Dance

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EVENTS art basketball belly dance billiards beyond the bell It’s Time to Celebrate!

Construction began on the Northwest cards Recreation Center on July 15, 2015. The new facility, next to Harrison Elementarycommunity School, is the first municipal building fitness built for recreational programming, foosball It is now finished and ready for the fun to begin. Help us celebrate the opening guitar of the new Northwest Recreation Center! intro to sports it’s a mess karate movers & shakers Thursday, pickleball August 25 play, music & fun 3:00 p.m.

• Ribbon Cutting rentals Ceremony special populations • Facility Tours table tennis • Free Popcorn tai chi • Games volleyball • Open Gym yoga

The NW Recreation Center will be closed or have holiday hours on the following dates unless an event, program or rental has been arranged.

• September 5 (Labor Day) • November 11 (Veterans Day)

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(See exceptions at bottom of page)

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CENTER

1340 11th Street NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 319-286-5731

EVENTS

OPEN DAILY:

NORTHWEST RECREATION

Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

This new center is the first municipal building specifically built for recreational programming in Cedar Rapids. It replaces the Time Check Recreation Center that served as a neighborhood center for the northwest area and provided Parks & Recreation Department programs for the entire city.

T

he new building is 16,000 square feet and includes a full-size gymnasium, activity room, game room and community room with dividers. The gym can be divided and used as three separate volleyball courts or two small basketball half courts.

The activity room is a great space for small gatherings. Our game room provides hours of entertainment with billiards, foosball and table tennis.

Come relax and read a book in our lounge area. Our community room can be divided into two separate rooms or used as one large meeting room. Table and chairs are provided and a small catering kitchen is available for use. A projector and screen can be rented for a minimal fee.

A facility pass is required for people of all ages who attend walk-in programs or activities in the gym, activity room and game room. Through this pass system, the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department can better assess community needs by monitoring facility usage to help plan future services and amenities.

• November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) • November 25 (Thanksgiving Holiday)

Patrons under age 18 are required to fill out a form that provides emergency information and has a parent’s consent signature. This form can be completed on the website: CRREC.org. Initial passes will be free of charge and replacement passes will be charged a $2.00 fee.

• December 23 (Christmas Holiday) • December 24 (Christmas Eve) • December 25 (Christmas Day)

Please note: Facility policy prohibits youth ages 11 and under from using the facility unless accompanied by an adult or in a program.

PLAY!

GET YOUR FREE PASS!

• December 26 (Christmas Holiday)

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BTB: Beyond the Bell AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Come on over to NW Rec after school for a variety of fun activities. Elementary students meet in the designated area at Harrison School and walk to the rec center as a group. Middle school students meet each day in the NW Rec activity room.

After the kids are checked in, they can participate in pre-planned programs including time for homework, arts and crafts, games and gym time. The program meets Monday through Friday.

BTB: ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (Grades K-5) Elementary students may register by the day or for the entire month. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

M-Th: 3:50-5:15pm, F: 2:20-4pm*

Monthly Fee: $120

Daily Fee: $7

BTB: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (Grades 6-8)

Middle school students may purchase a punch pass for this program. Each day is one punch. Students check in with the program leader.

M-Th: 3-5pm, F: 1:30-4pm* Punch Pass: $25/5 punches *See the monthly calendar for activity choices on non-school days and holidays.

Drop In Programs *NEW* ADULT PICKLEBALL (18+ yrs.)

Drop by NW Rec on Friday mornings and put together your own Pickleball teams! Pickleball is a fun paddle sport for all skill levels, easy to learn and as competitive as you’d like.

F 9/16-12/29* 10:30am-12:30pm $3/morning NW Rec *No program 11/11, 11/25

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(50+ yrs.)

Play Pinochle at NW Rec, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Bring a lunch or sign up for a meal from Horizons (goodwill donation).

*NEW* SPECIAL POPULATIONS TEEN NIGHT (12-21 yrs.)

Drop by the new NW Rec Center and hang out with your friends! Play pool, shoot hoops or just chill and enjoy some popcorn. Special Populations staff will lead games and activities.

F F F NW Rec

10/7 6-9pm $5/person 11/4 6-9pm $5/person 12/2 6-9pm $5/person

ADULT BASKETBALL OPEN GYM (18+ yrs.)

Come shoot hoops! The gym is open for adult basketball players only. Check dates/times at: CRYouthSports.com.

NW Rec

$5/day or punch pass

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TEEN BASKETBALL OPEN GYM (14-18 yrs.)

Drop by for some extra practice.

A youth waiver (available at NW Rec) must be signed by a parent before participating. Check dates/times at: CRYouthSports.com.

NW Rec

$3/day

Games BILLIARDS FOOSBALL TABLE TENNIS Our game room provides hours of entertainment with billiards, foosball and table tennis.

NW Rec

$1/half hour

The schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify, 319-286-5731.

Adult Open Gym (18+ years) $5/day Youth Open Gym (17 years & under) $3/day. Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Opens (All Ages) $5/day adults, $3/day youth.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

1

Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

4 Adult: 8-10 AM Open: 12-4 PM

5

Building Closed

11 Adult: 8-10 AM Open: 12-4 PM

13 Adult: 11 AM-1 PM

19 Adult: 7-9 PM

25 Adult: 8-10 AM Open: 12-4 PM

Adult: 11 AM-1 PM Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

12 Adult: 7-9 PM

18 Adult: 8-10 AM Open: 12-4 PM

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Holiday

20 Adult: 11 AM-1 PM

26 Adult: 7-9 PM

27 Adult: 11 AM-1 PM

7 Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

8 Adult: 11 AM-1 PM Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

14 Adult: 7-9 PM

15 Adult: 11 AM-1 PM

21 Adult: 7-9 PM

22 Adult: 11 AM-1 PM

28 Adult: 7-9 PM

29 Adult: 11 AM-1 PM

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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3

Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

9 Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

16 Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

23 Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

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NW Rec Gym Schedule - September 2016

Open: 10 AM-8 PM

10 Open: 10 AM-8 PM

17 Open: 10 AM-8 PM

24 Open: 10 AM-8 PM

30 Youth: 5-7 PM Adult: 7-9 PM

ROOM RENTAL TIMES AND FEES (Includes setup and clean up time) Full $60/hr $50/hr $25/hr

Half Equipment Fees $40/hr $30/hr $15 for projector/screen

WEEKENDS Gym Community Room Activity Room

Full Half $75/hr $55/hr $60/hr $35/hr $30/hr

Equipment Fees $15 for projector/screen

Reservations are taken year-round in person at the NW Recreation Center. A $100 deposit is required to rent the community room and gym. The deposit will be returned after the room is inspected at the conclusion of the event.

Private after hour rentals are available for family gatherings, corporate parties, or other groups wishing to entertain at the NW Recreation Center.

To talk about your event needs, contact the center at 319-286-5731 during normal business hours.

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WEEKDAYS Gym Community Room Activity Room

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Last Gasp!

(Back to School) Swim Swim away the afternoon, one last time! Take one last gasp of summer before school begins at this special swim at Noelridge Aquatic Center.

Admission is only $1. Sorry, no passes.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Noelridge Aquatic Center

Noelridge Greenhouse K9Splash!

Bever Pool goes to the dogs! It’s a great enclosed area for pups to run free and have fun swimming. Co-sponsored with K9Cola. Open to dogs four months and older. (Sorry, no kids under age 10 or shorter than 48 in.)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. each day Bever Pool Small dogs 9:30-10:30 a.m.

See k9cola.org Current certification of rabies and parvo/distemper vaccinations from your vet is required and must be presented for entrance. Rabies tags or off-leash permits do not qualify.

For fees, forms and more information, call Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, 319-286-5566, or go to CRREC.org or k9cola.org.

CUTTINGS aPLANT DEMONSTRATION (18+ yrs.)

Meet at the Noelridge garden entrance at 9:00 a.m. and the greenhouse staff will instruct you on the proper way to take cuttings.

Bring clippers and a bucket.

Th 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 9am FREE Noelridge

EASTERN IOWA ORCHID SHOW AT NOELRIDGE GREENHOUSE Join CR Parks & Recreation and the Eastern Iowa Orchid Society for the Fourth Annual Orchid Show with displays from orchid clubs around the Midwest, educational seminars, and orchid plants for sale from regional vendors. FREE and open to the public.

Contact: niledusdieker@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Noelridge Greenhouse *NEW* FLUTTERBY ACRES TOURS Learn about the lifespan of Monarch and Swallowtail Butterflies. See caterpillars to adults living in bio-tents until mid-October. Call 319-286-5762 in advance to schedule a FREE tour hosted by Friends of Noelridge and Linn County Master Gardeners.

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GREENHOUSE VOLUNTEERS Volunteer opportunities continue until October 31 and begin again January 1, 2017. Call Diane Stevens, 319845-2050, to volunteer at Noelridge Greenhouse.

aNoelridge Market The open-air Noelridge Farmers’ Market is located at the Noelridge Greenhouse parking area, corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE. It is held three times per week through October 14.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER 14 (Except 9/5) 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Greenhouse Parking Lot W.I.C. Noelridge Farmers’ Market is certified to accept IFMNP checks from the WIC Program by the Iowa State Agriculture Department.

The WIC Program’s function is to supply supplemental foods rich in nutrients to women, infants and children in need. These checks are used in city farmers’ markets to purchase fruits and vegetables.

SENIOR PROGRAM To enroll in the Senior Program for the farmers’ markets, call the Heritage Agency on Aging at 319398-5559 for more details.

BEVER PARK

Old MacDonald’s Farm in Bever Park is operated by the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department. Located on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids, it is open to the public and features farm animals and North American waterfowl. (The baby animals are only out during warm weather.) This city landmark is over 100 years old and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

EVENTS

OLD MACDONALD’S FARM

OPEN DAILY: Through October 2 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

(All Ages) Fall is a great season on the farm!

Learn about area businesses that thrive this time of year. Enjoy hayrack rides, kids’ tractor pull, apple bobbing, storytelling, scarecrow making contest, bonfire and many more activities. Pet and feed our farm animals and end the Harvest Fest with a smile on your face.

Sa 9/24 10am-2pm Old MacDonald’s Farm

FREE

*NEW* OLD MACDONALDS FARM BIRTHDAY PARTIES The first hour of your party will be a guided farm tour with a party host.

In this hour, you will have hands-on contact with the animals and will be able to feed them as well. The second hour will be free time at the pavilion near the duck exhibit. Bring your own cake, snacks and beverages.

Two-hour reservations are available May 1 - October 2 and can be scheduled between 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Call 319-286-5566 to set up your party.

Reservations are required two weeks in advance. Fee is $100/2 hour period and includes farm tour and pavilion reservation. Non-refundable.

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*NEW* OLD MACDONALDS FARM TOURS Group tours of Old MacDonalds farm are available by appointment only for school groups and daycares. They are free and available every day of the week during regular hours.

Call Megan Corrigan, Animal Exhibit Coordinator, 319-423-5661, or email m.corrigan@cedar-rapids.org to schedule your field trip.

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a*NEW* HARVEST FEST

The Schuknecht Waterfowl Exhibit closes at 6:30 p.m. Some exhibits may close 15 to 20 minutes early due to variations in feeding schedules.

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USHERS FERRY HISTORIC VILLAGE HAYRACK NIGHTS: aHARVEST SUNSET PUMPKINS

HAYRACK NIGHTS: aHARVEST NIGHT OWLS

(Families) Does your little one turn into a pumpkin at sunset? This program is geared for families with young children (older children welcome). Bring supper with you and come out to Ushers Ferry for an early evening hayrack ride, bonfire and simple craft before bedtime. The

(Families) Enjoy an evening of old-fashioned fun! Take a hayrack ride through the valley, gather around the bonfire with hot cocoa to roast marshmallows, make a simple craft and join us in the saloon for some card games. Popcorn and sarsaparilla will be available for

saloon will be open with popcorn and sarsaparilla available for purchase.

purchase.

Advance registration is not required. #214203-01 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/14 #214203-02 $9 Adult 9/14 #214203-03 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/28 #214203-04 $9 Adult 9/28 #214203-05 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/12 #214203-06 $9 Adult 10/12 #214203-07 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/26 #214203-08 $9 Adult 10/26 W 5-6:30pm Ushers Ferry

Advance registration is not required. #214204-01 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/14 #214204-02 $9 Adult 9/14 #214204-03 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 9/28 #214204-04 $9 Adult 9/28 #214204-05 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/12 #214204-06 $9 Adult 10/12 #214204-07 $5 Child (2-12 yrs.) 10/26 #214204-08 $9 Adult 10/26 W 6:30-8pm Ushers Ferry

aUSHERS FERRY TOWN SOCIAL

Hosted by Friends of Ushers Ferry Sunday, Sept. 18 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Games! Hayrack rides! Free popcorn and lemonade! Bake sale in the square! Sarsaparilla in the saloon! Fun for the whole family! Historic crafts and activities are available as you tour the buildings: one room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, general store. Come enjoy small town living at its best - the turn of the 20th century. Admission free for children under age 3. $6/person $25/4+ vehicle

SAFE HALLOWEEN FOR KIDS Sunday, Oct. 23 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween at the village with trick-or-treating, games and costume contests. Bring your best decorated pumpkin for the jack-o’-lantern contest.

Advance registration is encouraged, but not required. #214901-01 $7 per trick-or-treater

See pages 27 & 28 for more programs at Ushers Ferry Historic Village.

BONFIRE PARTIES & HAYRACK RIDES AT USHERS FERRY! Looking for an evening of country fun for your friends or youth group? Gather around a bonfire at Ushers Ferry. Drink hot cocoa, toast marshmallows and then take a hayrack ride.

By appointment only.

Call 319-286-5763 Information online: UFHV.com

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(16+ yrs.)

Do you enjoy being outdoors and playing games? Join us for bag toss, Frisbee golf, ladder golf, backyard bowling and much more! #208104-01 Tu 9/6-9/27 6-7pm $34 (R $27) NW Rec Greenspace

NUTRITIOUS aDELICIOUS DESSERTS (13+ yrs.)

Learn how to make your favorite part of the meal...and make it healthy!

Create nutritious, delicious desserts that are great for your body. #208102-01 Tu 9/6-9/27 $34 (R $27) NW Rec

7-8pm

GAME TIME WITH SUE (12+ yrs.)

Play games such as charades, Uno Attack, Pictionary, cards and other board games. Focus on fun while you socialize with old and new friends. #208105-01 Tu 10/11-11/1 7-8pm $34 (R $27) NW Rec

25TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DANCE (All Ages) Join your friends at the 25th annual Halloween fling with prizes for the best costumes! No pre-registration.

Pay at the door. The general public is encouraged to attend.

F NW Rec

10/28

7-9pm $5/person

HOLIDAY FOODS (16+ yrs.)

Learn to prepare Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas foods. Enjoy lots of fun and fellowship with new themes each week. #208103-01 Tu 10/11-11/1 6-7pm $34 (R $27) NW Rec

PLANET X SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER (All Ages) What a great way to support our Special Olympics program! The admission price includes unlimited mini golf, rock climbing, indoor playground, Spaceball, Jumpshot, bumper cars, pizza and soda and one game of laser tag. Face painting, balloon art and caricatures are available as well. Game tokens may be purchased for 25¢ each.

Su 9/25 5-8pm $10/person Planet X, 4444 1st Ave. NE #3001

*NEW* TEEN NIGHT (12-21 yrs.)

Drop by the new NW Rec Center and hang out with your friends! Play pool, shoot hoops or just chill and enjoy some popcorn. Special Populations staff will lead games and activities.

F F F NW Rec

10/7 6-9pm $5/person 11/4 6-9pm $5/person 12/2 6-9pm $5/person

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Sports ADAPTIVE BASKETBALL (6-21 yrs.)

Come learn the fundamentals of team basketball. Doug and Gary will teach you to shoot, dribble and pass. Games will be played in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. #208502-01 M 9/12-10/17 6-7pm $45 (R $38) NW Rec

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ADULT BASKETBALL (16+ yrs.)

Play on a Special Olympics Basketball team. Practices are held weekly, and the district competition will be held in February with winners advancing to state competition on March 11.

W FREE

11/2-3/8 7:15-8:30pm Jefferson

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL SKILLS (8+ yrs.)

Shoot hoops and have a good time!

Learn basketball skills without playing on a team. Practices will be held weekly, ending with a district competition in January and a state competition March 11 in Iowa City.

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PLAY!

BACKYARD GAMES

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Activities

The activities on these pages are for those with disabilities.

These programs are also open to friends, family members, and the general public. Individuals with disabilities are also encouraged to register for any program that Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation offers.

11/7-3/6 6-7pm NW Rec

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLAG FOOTBALL

(16+ yrs.)

This program is for athletes with lower ability levels, and participants who are tired of riding the bench. There will be district and state Special Olympics competitions. Games will be played on half courts.

W FREE

(8+ yrs.)

Learn the fundamentals and rules of football. Work on your skills and participate in scrimmages. The state competition will be held in Cedar Rapids October 3.

W FREE

11/2-3/8 7:15-8:15pm Jefferson

LEARN TO SKI

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUTH BASKETBALL

(8+ yrs.)

Special Olympians who want to learn to downhill ski will receive two days of instruction at Sundown Mountain

(8-21 yrs.)

Practices will be held weekly for this co-ed team. The district competition will be in February with winners advancing to state on March 12.

M FREE

in Dubuque. Room and board will be provided. Register by 11/21. #208604-01 M-W 1/9-1/11 $52 (R $45) Depart: NW Rec, 7:30am, 1/9 Return: NW Rec, 11am, 1/11

11/2-3/7 6-7pm NW Rec

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL BOCCE

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ALPINE SKIING

(8+ yrs.)

This fall program will be played outdoors at NW Rec. Participants will be placed on teams for the spring competitions with all district winners advancing to the state competition May 26 in Ames.

M FREE

8/10-10/12 5:30-6:30pm Cleveland Park

(10+ yrs.)

Learn to ski, or sharpen your skiiing skills at Sundown Mountain, Dubuque.

Then compete in an exciting Special Olympics three-day competition.

Register by 11/21.

WORLD FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL / ZIPLINE ADVENTURES (16+ yrs.)

The World Food and Music Festival in Des Moines features food from around the world. Entrees are $5 or less and there are many fun activities and live music with free admission.

You’ll also experience three ziplines at Sunstream Retreat Center on this trip.

Bring at least $20 to buy lunch on your own and for other activities. #208706-01 Sa 9/17 8am-5pm $52 (R $45) Depart/Return: NW Rec

DESTINATION WINTER WONDERLAND (16+ yrs.)

Get in the holiday spirit with a trip to the Festival of Trees in Muscatine. Finish your Christmas shopping and enjoy a delicious meal. The evening will conclude with a horse and buggy ride.

Fee includes meal/transportation. #208701-01 F 12/2 3:30-9pm $47 (R $40) Depart/Return: NW Rec

#208601-01 Su 12/11 #208601-02 Su 12/18 #208601-03 M-W 1/9-1/11 Depart: NW Rec, 7:30am Return: NW Rec, 5pm $52 (R $45)/person/session Fee includes ski pass, rental and lesson

9/12-10/3 6-7:30pm NW Rec Green Space

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation makes reasonable accommodations for those who meet the essential eligibility requirements for participation in recreational programs. If you need accommodations, send a written request stating the needed accommodations to: Angie Cole, Recreation Superintendent City Services Center 500 15th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Email: a.cole@cedar-rapids.org Submit your request at least 2 weeks prior to the program in order to be considered. Questions: Contact Robert Wagner, 319-286-5799.

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SPORTS

ADULT SOFTBALL Each team supplies their own balls and is responsible for paying umpire $12 before the game. League registrations are limited, so enter early!

Registration deadline is August 21 at 5:00 p.m. or until full. For details, check CRYouthSports.com.

TUESDAY COED LEAGUES (18+ yrs.)

#202502-01 8/30-10/11 6-10pm $99/team Tait Cummins

SUNDAY COED LEAGUES (18+ yrs.)

#202502-02 9/11-10/23 6-10pm $99/team Ellis

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE (18+ yrs.)

#202501-01 8/31-10/12 6-10pm $99/team Tait Cummins

SUNDAY MEN’S LEAGUE (18+ yrs.)

#202501-02 9/11-10/23 6-10pm $99/team Tait Cummins

USSSA YOUTH FALL LEAGUE (8-14 yrs.) Based on 2016 age This sanctioned USSSA league is sponsored by CR Parks & Recreation and Mount Mercy University is open to all skill levels and has a seven game schedule. Divisions: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U. Teams earn USSSA points. Games are limited to 90 minutes with speed-up rules in effect.

Teams supply game balls. Call Mike K. O’Neill, 319-286-5743, for more information. Register by 8/10. #211105-01 8U #211105-02 9U #211105-03 10U #211105-04 11U #211105-05 12U Sa 8/27-10/22* Various City Diamonds

$69/player *No games 9/3

#211105-06 13U #211105-07 14U Su 8/28-10/23* Various City Diamonds

$69/player *No games 9/4

RAIN OUTS

HOTLINE 319-286-5700 or CRYouthSports.com REGISTRATION INFORMATION: PAGE 55

Basketball ADULT BASKETBALL OPEN GYM (18+ yrs.)

Come shoot some hoops! The gym is open for adult basketball players only. More times and locations are at CRYouthSports.com.

Su year-round 8-10am $5/day or punch pass Location varies: Kennedy or Washington HS Year-round dates, times TBD NW Rec $5/day or punch pass

GYM PUNCH PASS $30 Enjoy the convenience of a punch pass! Each pass has six punches.

Nonrefundable/nontransferable.

PLAY!

Baseball/Softball

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TEEN BASKETBALL OPEN GYM

HOOP IT UP BASKETBALL

(14-18 yrs.)

Drop by for some extra practice. A waiver (available at NW Rec) must be signed by a parent before participating. Check for dates/times at: CRYouthSports.com.

NW Rec

(4-12 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Learn the fundamentals of basketball and play games. Register by 10/13.

$3/day

YOUTH BASKETBALL OPEN GYM (4-10 yrs.)

Drop by and get some extra basketball practice in areas designated for specific age groups. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Check CRYouthSports.com for dates and locations.

1-3pm Gibson $3/day (Exact cash. No credit cards or checks.)

*NEW* ADULT BASKETBALL (18+ yrs.)

Join this league for all skill sets with paid officials. You may register for a specific team or to be placed on a random team. Register by 9/26. #202202-01 M 10/3-12/19 7-10pm $68 (R $59) NW Rec

*NEW* HIGH SCHOOL CLUB BASKETBALL (High School Age) Current non-varsity and sophomore high school age basketball players are invited to compete with others their age in the metro area. This league is games only with paid officials.

Register by 9/19. #211106-01 Su/Th 10/2-12/15*

Su: 1-5pm, Th: 7-10pm $68 (R $59) NW Rec *No program 11/24

4-5 years (45 minute practices or games) #211301-01 Sa 10/22-12/10* 9-9:45am #211301-02 Sa 10/22-12/10*10-10:45am $49 (R $42) includes shirt Gibson *No program 11/26

#211301-03 W 10/26-12/14* 5:30-6:15pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 11/23 *NEW* If you already have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below: 6-7 years (1 hour practices or games) #211302-01 M/F 10/24-12/5* 5:45-6:45pm $52 (R $45) jersey not included Gibson *No program 10/31, 11/21, 11/25 #211302-03 Tu/Th 11/1-12/6* 5:30-6:30pm $52 (R $45) jersey not included NW Rec *No program 11/24 8-9 years (1 hour practices or games) #211304-01 M/F 10/24-12/5* 6:50-7:50pm $52 (R $45) jersey not included Gibson *No program 10/31, 11/21, 11/25 10-12 years (1 hour practices or games) #211305-01 Sa 10/22-12/10 9:45-10:45am $49 (R $42) jersey not included NW Rec *No program 11/26

GIRLS HOOP IT UP BASKETBALL (6-9 yrs.)

This all-female program teaches girls basketball fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship in a non-competitive atmosphere. Register by 10/13.

4-5 years #211311-01 F 10/28-12/16* 5:30-6:15pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 11/25 *NEW* If you already have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below: 6-7 years #211312-01 W/F 11/2-12/9* 6:30-7:30pm $52 (R $45) jersey not included NW Rec *No program 11/23, 11/25

*NEW* If you DO NOT have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below:

8-9 years #211313-01 Sa 10/22-12/10* 8:30-9:30am $49 (R $42) jersey not included NW Rec *No program 11/26

6-7 years (1 hour practices or games) #211302-02 M/F 10/24-12/5* 5:45-6:45pm $66 (R $58) jersey included Gibson *No program 10/31, 11/21, 11/25

*NEW* If you DO NOT have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below:

#211302-04 Tu/Th 11/1-12/6* 5:30-6:30pm $66 (R $58) jersey included NW Rec *No program 11/24

6-7 years #211312-02 W/F 11/2-12/9* 6:30-7:30pm $66 (R $58) jersey included NW Rec *No program 11/23, 11/25

8-9 years (1 hour practices or games) #211304-02 M/F 10/24-12/5* 6:50-7:50pm $66 (R $58) jersey included Gibson *No program 10/31, 11/21, 11/25

8-9 years #211313-02 Sa 10/22-12/10* 8:30-9:30am $63 (R $55) jersey included NW Rec *No program 11/26

10-12 years (1 hour practices or games) #211305-02 Sa 10/22-12/10 9:45-10:45am $63 (R $55) jersey included NW Rec *No program 11/26

WEATHER CANCELLATION

HOTLINE 319-286-5700

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ACTIVE CHOICE Choose A High Activity Program

SPORTS

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH SPORTS! Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each youth sport.

The Department will provide field supervisors to assist the parents coaching the teams. A handbook and training are provided. Parents may request to coach with ONE other parent. If you are interested, fill out the volunteer application online: CRYouthSports.com FOR MORE INFORMATION: E.MALLOY@CEDAR-RAPIDS.ORG

BECOME A YOUTH SPORTS SPONSOR!

Whether you are interested in an exclusive sponsorship opportunity as an expression of your company’s values or would like to sponsor your child’s team in order to raise the profile of your company – we have just the package for you. No matter which sponsorship package you choose, we promise you will receive the attention, recognition, and publicity that you deserve for your sponsorship.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT LIZ MALLOY ATHLETICS COORDINATOR 319-286-5698 OR E.MALLOY@CEDAR-RAPIDS.ORG

Football ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (18+ yrs.)

Put your team together for no-contact, 7-on-7 flag football. Teams will play a five game season plus a postseason tournament. Managers’ meeting: 8/25.

Register by 8/19. #202902-01 M 8/29-10/17* 6/-9pm $125/team Ellis *No program 9/5 (+$15 cash/game/team for official)

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL (6-10 yrs.)

Flag Football is back! Learn the fundamentals of football, teamwork and sportsmanship in this fun, instructional program. This is a low-contact league with shirts, footballs, and flag belts. One-hour practices/games. The first Saturday will be a practice. Meet at the pavilion. Register by 9/7.

6-7 years #211401-01 Tu/Sa 9/13-10/15

Tu: 5:30-6:30pm, Sa: 9-10am $58 (R $50) includes shirt Cleveland Park 8-10 years #211402-01 Tu/Sa 9/13-10/15

Tu: 5:30-6:30pm, Sa: 9-10am $58 (R $50) includes shirt Cleveland Park

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FOOTBALL BUDDIES (4-5 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Learn the basics of throwing, catching, hand-offs, stances, offense, defense, and more in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Register by 9/7.

4 years #211406-01 Sa 9/17-10/15 10-10:45am $42 (R $35) Cleveland Park 5 years #211406-02 Sa 9/17-10/15 10-10:45am $42 (R $35) Cleveland Park

FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING (6-10 yrs.)

Learn chants, basic jumps and cheer fundamentals. Practice these skills and perform them at the youth football games. Register by 9/7. #211601-01 Tu/Sa 9/13-10/15

Tu: 5:30-6:30pm, Sa: 9-10am $58 (R $50) includes shirt Cleveland Park

NFL PUNT, PASS, KICK (6-15 yrs.)

This local contest is for boys and girls.

Qualifiers go to the regional contest in Minneapolis. No cleats allowed.

Register at nflppk.com.

Date/time TBA on website FREE Kingston Stadium, 907 15th Street SW

PLAY!

Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation offers a unique opportunity to spotlight your business or community organization while supporting our youth. Your sponsorship enables our department to further its mission of championing and enriching the lives of our youth through active and healthy lifestyles.

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Other Sports BLASTBALL (3-4 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3 by 9/18 and not turn age 5 by 10/16.

Learn baseball basics in this game for beginners. Parents partner with their child to practice skills and play the game. No gloves needed. A foam bat and ball will be used. Register by 9/7. #211309-01 F 9/16-10/14 5:30-6:15pm $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt Noelridge

INTRO TO SPORTS (3-8 yrs.) Must be age 3 by start date.

Try soccer, baseball, football and more! Learn new skills and practice basic movements for a variety of sports. Register by 9/7.

3-4 years with adult #211906-01 W 9/14-10/12 5:30-6:15pm $39 (R $32) includes shirt NW Rec Greenspace 5-7 years #211906-02 W 9/14-10/12 6:30-7:15pm $39 (R $32) includes shirt NW Rec Greenspace

*NEW* TABLE TENNIS (8+ yrs.)

Come play some pong! This program is open to all levels and is taught by Mike, a USATT certified coach with 12 years of playing experience. Register by 9/7.

8-13 years #211907-01 Tu 9/13-10/18 5:30-6:30pm $49 (R $42) NW Rec 14-18 years #211907-02 Tu 9/13-10/18 6:30-7:30pm $49 (R $42) NW Rec 19+ years #211907-03 Tu 9/13-10/18 7:30-8:30pm $49 (R $42) NW Rec

WINTER BREAK SPORTS CAMP (6-9 yrs.)

Get out of the house and into the gym to enjoy a variety of sports activities in this three-day camp. Campers will participate in basketball, soccer, running, tag games and more.

Register by 12/19.

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#211308-01 W-F 12/28-12/30 9-11am $39 (R $32) includes shirt Gibson

Skating LEARN-TO-SKATE LESSONS This program is a partnership of CR Parks & Recreation and the CR Ice Arena. Classes are coordinated by the Ice Arena and use the Learn to Skate USA program. If you are new to the sport of skating, sign up for Basic 1 or Snowplow Sam (if age 4-6). You will be evaluated the first day of class for placement. Wear warm clothing, gloves and a protective helmet.

To register: 319-286-5566 or CRREC.org Questions? 319-398-0100 or Tonya Frost at 319-730-6202.

SNOW PLOW SAM (BEGINNER) (4-6 yrs.)

For skaters ages 4-6 who have had little or no formal training. #219101-01 M 9/12-11/7* 4:30-5:30pm #219101-02 M 9/12-11/7* 5:30-6:30pm #219101-03 Sa 9/17-11/5 9-10am $93 (R $85) * No class 10/31 CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW #219101-04 M 11/14-12/19* 4:30-5:30pm #219101-05 M 11/14-12/19* 5:30-6:30pm #219101-06 Sa 11/12-12/17* 9-10am $78 (R $70) *6 week session CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW

BASIC SKILLS 1-2 (6+ yrs.)

For skaters age 7 and older who have little or no formal training or those ages 6 and older who have completed Snow Plow Sam series. #219102-01 M 9/12-11/7* 4:30-5:30pm #219102-02 M 9/12-11/7* 5:30-6:30pm #219102-03 Sa 9/17-11/5 9-10am $93 (R $85) * No class 10/31 CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW #219102-04 M 11/14-12/19* 4:30-5:30pm #219102-05 M 11/14-12/19* 5:30-6:30pm #219102-06 Sa 11/12-12/17* 9-10am $78 (R $70) *6 week session CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW

ADULTS AND TEENS (13+ yrs.)

This class has four basic skills levels targeted for teens and adults. #219106-01 M 9/12-11/7* 6:45-7:45pm #219106-02 Sa 9/17-11/5 10:15-11:15am $93 (R $85) * No class 10/31 CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW #219106-03 M 11/14-12/19* 6:45-7:45pm #219106-04 Sa 11/12-12/17* 10:15-11:15am $78 (R $70) *6 week session CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW

PARENT & ME (BEGINNER) (3-5 yrs. with Parent) This class is a fun introduction to skating for children accompanied by a parent or guardian. #219108-01 W 10/5-10/26 10:30-11:15am #219108-02 W 11/2-11/30* 10:30-11:15am $58 (R $50) *No class 11/23 CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW

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Tennis

YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER SKILLS

YOUTH LESSONS These lessons emphasize specific skills and games for each age level using the USTA QuickStart format.

Classes are coordinated by Westfield Tennis Club professionals for children ages 4-16. To register, call 319-2865566. Questions? Call 319-396-7060.

(4-10 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Build your soccer skills in this indoor practice program. Learn the basics and improve your skills with drills and mini games. No games will be played.

Register by 10/20.

4-5 years #211506-01 Sa 10/29-12/10* 11-11:30am $35 (R $28) includes shirt Gibson 6-7 years #211507-01 Sa 10/29-12/10* 11:45am-12:30 $42 (R $35) includes shirt Gibson *No program 11/26 8-10 years #211508-01 Sa 10/29-12/10* 12:45-1:30pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt Gibson

OUTDOOR SOCCER (4-10 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Learn the basics of soccer and play fun games in this instructional program.

A schedule of games and times will be handed out the first day.

Register by 9/7.

4-5 years #211501-01 Th 9/15-10/13 5:30-6:15pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt Van Vechten #211501-02 M 9/12-10/10 5:30-6:15pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt Noelridge* *Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street 6-7 years #211502-01M/Th 9/12-10/13 5:30-6:30pm $58 (R $50) includes shirt Van Vechten #211502-02 M/Th 9/12-10/13 6:30-7:30pm $58 (R $50) includes shirt Noelridge* *Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

LITTLE ACES TENNIS LESSONS (4-6 yrs.)

#209101-02 Sa 9/10-10/1 3:30-4:15pm #209101-01 M 9/12-10/3 4-4:45pm #209101-04 Sa 10/8-10/29 3:30-4:15pm #209101-03 M 10/10-10/31 4-4:45pm #209101-06 Sa 11/5-11/26 3:30-4:15pm #209101-05 M 11/7-11/28 4-4:45pm #209101-08 Sa 12/3-12/17* 3:30-4:15pm #209101-07 M 12/5-12/26 4-4:45pm $52 (R $45) Westfield Tennis Club, 3511 18th Ave. SW *If your session has only 3 classes scheduled, you may make up the 4th on another day and time during that session.

HOT SHOTS TENNIS LESSONS (7-11 yrs.)

#209102-01 Sa 9/10-10/1 4:30-5:30pm #209102-02 M 9/12-10/3 5-6pm #209102-03 Sa 10/8-10/29 4:30-5:30pm #209102-04 M 10/10-10/31 5-6pm #209102-05 Sa 11/5-11/26 4:30-5:30pm #209102-06 M 11/7-11/28 5-6pm #209102-07 Sa 12/3-12/17* 4:30-5:30pm #209102-08 M 12/5-12/26 5-6pm $52 (R $45) Westfield Tennis Club, 3511 18th Ave. SW *If your session has only 3 classes scheduled, you may make up the 4th on another day and time during that session.

FUTURE STARS TENNIS LESSONS (12-16 yrs.)

#209103-01 M 9/12-10/3 6-7pm #209103-02 M 10/10-10/31 6-7pm #209103-03 M 11/7-11/28 6-7pm #209103-04 M 12/5-12/26 6-7pm $52 (R $45) Westfield Tennis Club, 3511 18th Ave. SW

Volleyball

SPORTS

Soccer

*NEW* ADULT VOLLEYBALL (18+ yrs.)

Love volleyball? Join our co-ed league with 8 weeks of play followed by a tournament. Grab your friends and register as a team or sign up as an open player and be assigned to a team. Register by 10/11. #202301-01 Team $170 #202301-02 Open Player $35 Tu 10/25-12/20 7-9pm NW Rec

JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL (8-12 yrs.)

Bump, set and spike your way to glory while learning the basics in fun and entertaining ways. Beginners as well as experienced players are welcome.

Register by 9/7.

Beginner: 8-10 years #211901-01 Tu/Th 9/13-10/13 5:30-6:30pm $71 (R $63) includes shirt NW Rec 10-12 years #211901-02 Tu/Th 9/13-10/25*6:40-7:40pm $71 (R $63) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 10/6, 10/13, 10/20

PLAY!

8-10 years #211505-01 M/Th 9/12-10/13 5:30-6:30pm $58 (R $50) includes shirt Noelridge* *Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

ACTIVE CHOICE Choose A High Activity Program

WEATHER CANCELLATION

HOTLINE 319-286-5700

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SPORTS

Ellis Twin Pines Jones CEDAR Gardner RAPIDS GOLF Multiple golf experiences with one mission... that’s Cedar Rapids Golf!

Clubhouse Hours After Labor Day, the clubhouses will be open from 7:00 a.m. until dusk (8:00 a.m. until dusk in October).

aParent/Child Tournament

(Grandparent/Grandchild, too)

8” Cup - Alternate Shot Sunday, August 21 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Twin Pines Golf Course Call 319-286-5583 for details or to register.

Patriot Golf Day Tournament *NEW* Lunch sponsored by 7G Distributing and Harris Golf Cars

Four-Person Best Shot Sunday, August 28 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Gardner Golf Course $50/player ($200/team) Fee includes golf, cart, tee gift, lunch, flighted team prizes plus donation to Folds of Honor Foundation. More info at FoldsofHonor.org. Raffle will be held the day of tournament for golf equipment from major vendors. Call 319-286-5586 to register.

Fall Tournaments September Su, 9/18 4 Person Best Shot, Gardner Su, 9/25 Ryder Cup, Jones October Su, 10/2 Backwards Tourney, Twin Pines Su, 10/9 Chili Open Best Shot, Ellis Tee Times are taken through October.

Call courses for reservations: Ellis Park.................................. 286-5589 Gardner................................... 286-5586 Jones Park............................... 286-5581 Twin Pines............................... 286-5583 Online Reservations: PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com

aFamily Golf Rate Saturday and Sunday after Noon at Twin Pines and Gardner (Must play as a family in same group) Adults................................................ $16 Kids...................................................... $5

Online Pro Shop Visit PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com to buy golf punch cards, hole-in-one mementos and gift cards for every occasion. Gift cards are offered in any amount and may be used for golf fees, merchandise or concession purchases.

Gift cards are also able to be “refilled” with additional dollars.

Golf Office City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-286-5588

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3rd Annual Patriot Golf Week September 2 - 11, 2016 Selected tee times are available at Ellis, Gardner, Jones or Twin Pines Golf Courses for a FREE golf round for retired or honorably discharged veterans/national guard members of Linn County. This program is just a small “thank-you” to our veterans for all of their sacrifices. To participate, follow these three easy steps: 1. Do you have a VETERAN designation on your driver’s license? Stop at Ellis or Gardner Golf Course for your voucher for free golf and cart during Patriot Golf Week.

2. If you do not have a VETERAN designation on your license, visit Linn County Veterans Administration, 1240 26th Avenue Court SW, to pick up your voucher.

3. Follow the instructions on the voucher to make your tee time at one of the four golf courses: Ellis, Gardner, Jones or Twin Pines.

4. Any non-veteran friend or family member may join the tee time and will be offered a special price for golf/cart rental.

In 2015, 200 rounds of golf were provided to Linn County Veterans.

Please visit our website for a list of the many Patriot Week sponsors: PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com

SWIMMING

POOL ACCESSIBILITY Bender Pool is equipped with a hydraulic chair and sloping steps in addition to traditional pool ladders.

LOCKER ROOMS The pool has locker rooms equipped with showers, hair dryers, electrical outlets, and baby changing tables.

Bring your own padlock or rent one from the pool. (You will be required to leave your I.D. at the desk when you rent a lock. It will be returned when you return the lock.) Personal locks

BENDER

INDOOR POOL

must be removed daily. Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation is not responsible for locks or for lost or stolen items.

940 14th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 319-286-5790

GENERAL POOL RULES:

• Youths ages 6-10 must be supervised by an adult or responsible person at least age 14.

• Children’s swimsuits with permanent built-in floats are permitted but not recommended.

Lifejackets and suits with removable floats are not permitted.

• Actual swim attire is required.

Fibers from street clothing damage the pool filter. (Sorry, no basketball shorts.)

• Swim diapers are required for children who are not toilet trained. They are available from the pool cashier for $1.

Public Swims The public swim schedule below is in effect 8/22 through 11/30. It is subject to change and may vary around the holidays, during school inservice days, for special activities, maintenance needs and other events.

Bender Pool will be closed for Labor Day, September 5 Veterans Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, November 24 Thanksgiving Break, November 25

OPEN SWIM (All Ages) Large inflatables will be in the pool on the first and third Friday of each month. The deep end is open the remaining Fridays of each month.

Food is not allowed. Flotation devices, tubes, noodles, etc. are allowed crowd permitting. Begins 9/9.

F 3:30-7:30pm

(No swim 10/28, 11/11, 11/25) Su 1-4pm $5 or pass

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LAP SWIM (15+ yrs.)

Take time for yourself and feel better after some laps. This is a good time for water walking. The baby pool will be closed, noodles will not be permitted.

M/W/F 11am-12:45pm

(No swim 9/5, 11/11, 11/25) M/W 6:30-7:25pm (No swim 9/5) Sa 7:30-8:45am Su 11:15am-12:45pm $4.75 or pass

ADULT 18+ SWIM Open swim for anyone age 18 or over.

M/W/F 1-3pm $4.25 or pass (No swim 9/5, 11/23, 11/25)

FRIDAY NIGHT SPOOKY SWIM (5-14 yrs.)

Celebrate Halloween at Bender Pool.

You’ll receive a bag of treats as you leave. No preregistration required.

Swim passes are not accepted.

F

10/28

6-8:30pm $6/person

THANKSGIVING SWIM (All Ages) School’s Out! Enjoy an open swim at Bender Pool.

W

11/23

1-4pm

PLAY!

• Children age 5 and under must be supervised by an adult within arm’s length.

$5 or pass

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Photo I.D. Season Passes Valid Sept. 6, 2016 - May 20, 2017 • You must bring your card with you to enter the facility.

• Plastic photo I.D. cards will be reusable from one season to the next. Don’t throw them out, just renew them.

• Purchase passes through the Parks & Recreation Department at the NW Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW, or City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW. • Pass holders present cards for entry verification and then keep cards themselves while at the pool. The pool is not responsible for lost or stolen season passes.

• Not all programs may be available even though the pass is valid.

PUNCH PASS This pass may be used by an individual, transferred to another person, or used by a family or group. No photo required. Pass expires on the 16th punch or May 20, 2017, whichever comes first. Purchase passes at NW Recreation Center or City Services Center (CSC). $68 Valid 9/6/16-5/20/17 Nonrefundable

INDIVIDUAL & SENIOR 60+ PASS May be used for water exercise, lap swims, open swims, adult swims and holiday swims.

Individual: $160 (R $150) Senior 60+: $135 (R $125) Valid 9/6/16-5/20/17 Nonrefundable, nontransferable

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Call 319-286-5566. Payment is required at the time when the rental reservation is made.

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the date requested. Fees are non-refundable.

Rental Times: Friday from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Rental Fees: 1-30 people....... $150/2 hour block

Saturday from 1:00 - 9 p.m.

Sunday from 4:15 - 9:00 p.m.

31-60 people..... $170/2 hour block 61-90 people..... $190/2 hour block 91-120 people... $210/2 hour block

Water Exercise

• Pass may be revoked for pool rule infractions.

• Passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

BENDER POOL RENTALS Reserve the pool now for your party from September 11 - November 30.

Large inflatables are also available for $40 per 2 hour block.

CLASS MAXIMUMS When a class reaches the maximum of 30 people, participants who arrive after that may be asked to attend at another time.

WATER EXERCISE (15+ yrs.)

Concentrate on stretching, strengthening, flexibility and range of motion exercises during an aerobic workout.

Drop-in program, preregistration is not required.

M-F 8/22-11/30* 9-9:55am $5 or pass M/W 8/22-11/30 5:30-6:25pm $5 or pass *No class 9/5, 11/11, 11/24, 11/25

AQUATHERAPY (15+ yrs.)

Exercise at your own pace in the comfort of warm water. Please make your own arrangements if you need assistance dressing or in the locker room. Anyone entering the water must pay.

M/W/F 8/22-11/30* 10-10:55am $4 or pass *No class 11/25

Aquatic Programs ADULT LESSONS (15+ yrs.)

Wish you could swim better? This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn. Classes are for beginner level swimmers or those with minimal formal instruction. #204215-01 M/W 9/12-9/28 7:30-8:20pm #204215-02 M/W 10/3-10/19 7:30-8:20pm #204215-03 M/W 10/24-11/14*7:30-8:20pm $39 (R $32) Bender *No class 10/31

TEEN/TWEEN GROUP LESSONS (11-14 yrs.)

It’s never too late to learn to swim!

This is the perfect class for kids ages 11-14 to learn basic swimming skills with others their own age. #204213-01 Sa 9/10-10/15 12-12:40pm #204213-02 Sa 10/22-11/26 12-12:40pm $39 (R $32) Bender

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (3+ yrs.)

Private (1 instructor/1 student) and semi-private (1 instructor/2 students of the same skill level) 30-minute lessons are available for kids or adults.

Call 286-5731 for day/time.

Private Lessons $40 (R $33)/lesson Semi-Private Lessons $45 (R $38)/lesson

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(2-5 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 2 by start date.

This preschool class is designed for parents and kids to experience safe aquatic activities including crafts, videos, books, games, music, and best of all...swimming! Swim attire is required for both parent and child. #204219-01 F $39 (R $32)

9/30-11/4 10-10:50am Bender Pool

Lifeguard Classes AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING (15+ yrs.)

Class begins at NW Rec. Successful completion results in certification as a lifeguard. Prerequisite skills test must be passed prior to the first day of class. Skills assessed will be 300 yd. continuous swim, timed 10 lb. brick retrieval, and 2 minutes treading water (no arms). Must be age 15 by the last day of class.

December Class (Register by 12/13) #204209-01 F-Su 12/16-12/18 $150 (R $140) NW Rec/Bender Pre-Test (Attend only one): Sa 12/10 12-1pm Tu 12/13 7:30-8:30pm Class: F 12/16 5-10pm Sa 12/17 8am-9pm Su 12/18 8am-9pm

SWIMMING LESSON INFORMATION Advanced registration is required.

Choose the session, then pick the level and time of the desired class.

Register using the corresponding number.

WITHDRAWALS, REFUNDS, TRANSFERS Withdrawals and transfers will be honored if they are made by 5pm the Wednesday before the first day of class. In all cases a $4 nonrefundable handling fee will be deducted from the refund. Once the Thursday before the first day of class arrives, refunds are not issued unless the program is cancelled by Parks & Recreation.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION See page 55 for registration information. On Friday before the session begins, limited registration may be available.

YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY Children are supervised by staff during the scheduled class time only. Please make arrangements for your child before and after class.

CANCELLATIONS While every effort will be made, there are no guarantees that classes cancelled by Parks & Recreation will be made up. Make up times/days are subject to pool schedule.

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PUDDLEJUMPERS SPLASH & CRAFT

LOW/HIGH ENROLLMENT Classes not making the minimum enrollment may be cancelled. Maximums are not guaranteed.

AGE REQUIREMENT If your child turns the minimum age required within 30 days of the start of the program, they may be registered for that program unless an exception is noted otherwise.

HEALTH REQUIREMENT If your child is sick, he/she may not enter the water for two weeks after the last episode of diarrhea.

LIFEGUARD REVIEW

PLAY!

(15+ yrs.)

Has it been two years since you last took a lifeguarding class? This class is for participants to demonstrate their knowledge and skill competency with little or no review. (Current lifeguard certifications are required.) Successful completion of this class renews your lifeguard, first aid, CPR-P, and AED. Bring pocket mask, book, suit, and towel.

December Class (Register by 12/21) #204221-01 Tu 12/27 8am-8pm $93 (R $85) NW Rec/Bender

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AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS PARENT/CHILD

a

PUDDLEJUMPERS

(Parent & Child 6 mos.-3 yrs.)

The purpose of this class is to expose the child to water adjustment skills.

Front kicking, underwater exploration, and entering and exiting the water will be covered. One parent per child.

SCHOOL AGE LEVELS Read each level carefully and compare the skills listed to those your child is currently able to perform. If you are certain that your child can complete the “TO PASS” skills, then register them for the next higher level if he/she is the appropriate age.

Note: In most cases, it will take a child more than one session of lessons to pass the level.

LEVEL 1 - INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS (3-5 yrs.)

Must be age 3 by the first day of class.

Four year-olds who have passed a Level 1 class may go to Level 2 SKILLS INCLUDE: • • • •

Putting face/head under water Floating Blowing bubbles Gliding on front/back

TO PASS: • Enter independently, bob 5 times unassisted • Glide on front, roll to back and return to vertical (with support if needed) • Float on back

LEVEL 2 FUNDAMENTAL WATER SKILLS (5-10 yrs.)

Four year-olds may participate if they have passed Level 1 SKILLS INCLUDE: • • • •

Bobbing Floating unsupported Front/back glides Combined stroke unsupported

TO PASS: • Enter chest deep water, front float, roll to back float, return to vertical (Repeat starting with back float) • Swim using combined front stroke, roll to back and float 15 seconds, return to front and continue swimming LEVEL 3 STROKE DEVELOPMENT (5-10 yrs.) Must pass Level 2 SKILLS INCLUDE: • • • •

Front crawl stroke Rotary breathing Elementary backstroke Breast stroke/dolphin/scissors kicks • Treading • Sitting/kneeling dives TO PASS: • Jump into deep water, recover to surface, maintain position 1 minute by floating/treading, swim front crawl or elementary backstroke 25 yards, exit water • Swim front crawl 15 yards, change position and direction and swim elementary backstroke 15 yards, exit water

LEVEL 4 STROKE IMPROVEMENT (6-11 yrs.) Must pass Level 3 SKILLS INCLUDE: • Breast stroke • Side stroke • Back crawl • Butterfly • Dives from side • Open Turns TO PASS: • Perform feet-first entry into deep water, swim front crawl 25 yards, change direction and swim elementary backstroke 25 yards • Submerge and swim 3-5 body lengths under water • Swim breast stroke 15 yards, change direction and swim back crawl 15 yards LEVEL 5 - STROKE REFINEMENT (7-11 yrs.) Must pass Level 4 SKILLS INCLUDE: • Side stroke • Shallow dives • Flip turns • Survival float • Stroke refinement TO PASS: • Perform shallow dive into deep water, swim front crawl 50 yards, change direction and swim elementary backstroke 50 yards • Swim breast stroke 25 yards, change direction and swim back crawl 25 yards

IMPORTANT! If your child does not meet the age requirement, the computer will reject your registration and your child will not be enrolled. If your child turns the minimum age required within 30 days of the start of the program, he/she may register for that program. In this instance, you cannot register online. Call Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, 319-286-5566.

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“A” 8/29-10/8

“B” 10/10-11/19

6 weeks - No class 9/5

6 weeks - No class 10/31

“BB” 11/29-12/15 3 weeks

A

B

BB

Level

Days

Times

A Fee

A Res. Fee

B Fee

B Res. Fee

BB Fee

BB Res. Fee

X

204208-07

204208-13

Puddlejumpers

Tu/Th

10-10:30am

X

X

$42

$35

$28

$24

204208-02

204208-08

204208-14

Puddlejumpers

Tu/Th

5:40-6:10pm

$42

$35

$42

$35

$28

$24

204208-03

204208-09

204208-15

Puddlejumpers

Tu/Th

6:50-7:20pm

$42

$35

$42

$35

$28

$24

204208-04

204208-10

X

Puddlejumpers

Sa

9:35-10:05am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204208-05

204208-11

X

Puddlejumpers

Sa

10:45-11:15am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204208-06

204208-12

X

Puddlejumpers

Sa

11:20-11:50am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204201-01

204201-13

X

Level 1

M/W

4:15-4:45pm

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204201-02

204201-14

X

Level 1

M/W

4:50-5:20pm

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204201-03

204201-16

204201-27

Level 1

Tu/Th

4:30-5pm

$42

$35

$42

$35

$28

$24

204201-04

204201-17

204201-28

Level 1

Tu/Th

5:05-5:35pm

$42

$35

$42

$35

$28

$24

204201-05

204201-18

204201-29

Level 1

Tu/Th

5:40-6:10pm

$42

$35

$42

$35

$28

$24

204201-06

204201-19

204201-30

Level 1

Tu/Th

6:15-6:45pm

$42

$35

$42

$35

$28

$24

204201-07

204201-20

204201-31

Level 1

Tu/Th

6:50-7:20pm

$42

$35

$42

$35

$28

$24

204201-08

204201-21

X

Level 1

Sa

9-9:30am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204201-09

204201-22

X

Level 1

Sa

9:35-10:05am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204201-10

204201-23

X

Level 1

Sa

10:10-10:40am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204201-11

204201-24

X

Level 1

Sa

10:45-11:15am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204201-12

204201-25

X

Level 1

Sa

11:20-11:50am

$28

$24

$28

$24

X

X

204202-01

204202-08

X

Level 2

M/W

4:30-5:20pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

X

X

204202-02

204202-09

204202-15

Level 2

Tu/Th

4:30-5:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204202-03

204202-10

204202-16

Level 2

Tu/Th

5:30-6:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204202-04

204202-11

204202-17

Level 2

Tu/Th

6:30-7:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204202-05

204202-12

X

Level 2

Sa

9-9:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204202-06

204202-13

X

Level 2

Sa

10-10:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204202-07

204202-14

X

Level 2

Sa

11-11:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204203-01

204203-07

X

Level 3

M/W

4:30-5:20pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

X

X

204203-02

204203-08

204203-13

Level 3

Tu/Th

4:30-5:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204203-03

204203-09

204203-14

Level 3

Tu/Th

5:30-6:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204203-04

204203-10

204203-15

Level 3

Tu/Th

6:30-7:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204203-05

204203-11

X

Level 3

Sa

9-9:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204203-06

204203-12

X

Level 3

Sa

11-11:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204204-01

204204-06

204204-11

Level 4

Tu/Th

4:30-5:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204204-02

204204-07

204204-12

Level 4

Tu/Th

5:30-6:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204204-03

204204-08

204204-13

Level 4

Tu/Th

6:30-7:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204204-04

204204-09

X

Level 4

Sa

9-9:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204204-05

204204-10

X

Level 4

Sa

10-10:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

204205-01

204205-03

204205-05

Level 5

Tu/Th

6:30-7:20pm

$53

$46

$53

$46

$39

$32

204205-02

204205-04

X

Level 5

Sa

11-11:50am

$39

$32

$39

$32

X

X

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PARKS/SERVICES

YOUR PARKS Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation manages 96 parks and trails on 4,171 acres of land. In addition to urban parks of all sizes, there are many acres reserved for park expansion and flood control. Use our online Parks Finder to locate a park and view its amenities at http://bit.ly/crparks.

aOff-Leash

Park Pavilion Rental

Dog Parks

Rent one of 24 pavilions in the City parks up to one year in advance of the intended use date. The last date for pavilion rental in the fall is October 15, 2016. They are rented for two use periods: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sizes range from 7-30 tables. Rates vary based on size.

The City operates two off-leash parks.

Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park is located on Cedar Bend Lane SW, off Old River Road and K9 Acres is located in Squaw Creek Park at 5200 Golf Course Road, Marion.

Permits are $32/year with up to $10 in discounts. They are required to use these facilities. Purchase them online at CRREC.org, by phone (319-2865566) or in person at:

Call 319-286-5566, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for more information. See pavilions and their features at CRREC.org.

Parks & Recreation Dept.

City Services Center (CSC) 500 15th Avenue SW Weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

- or -

Splash Pads Splash pads are ready to keep kids cool through September 4, 2016.

They are located at Cedar Valley, Cleveland, Daniels, Hayes, Hidder, Jacolyn, Noelridge, Redmond, Time Check and Twin Pines Parks.

Northwest Recreation Center 1340 11th Street NW Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A rabies tag number is required when purchasing a permit. See k9cola.org for details.

aTrails

Daily Passes (for those who want to try the park or are just in the area for a short time) may be purchased for $6/ day. Buy them online, by phone or in person at the locations above.

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Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation maintains a variety of hard surface and crushed limestone recreational trails. If you make a complete tour of all the park trails, you will travel over 24 miles.

Visit LinnCountyTrails.org for trail maps.

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Facility Rentals BENDER POOL See page 48 for information.

NW RECREATION CENTER See page 35 for information.

USHERS FERRY HISTORIC VILLAGE/ USHERS FERRY LODGE The Ushers Ferry Lodge as well as the gazebo, houses and grounds at the village are available for rental. Call 319-286-5699 or go to UFHV.com for more information.

WEDDING RENTALS • Ellis Shakespeare Garden • Noelridge Flower Gardens • Ushers Ferry Historic Village • Ushers Ferry Lodge For more information about renting the above facilities, call 319-286-5699 or go to UFHV.com.

FORESTRY

Forestry is responsible for planting and maintaining trees and woody vegetation along City right-of-ways, parks and golf courses. The program, a division of the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department, maintains approximately 85,000 public trees within the borders of Cedar Rapids. Included are: • 4,000 acres of parks containing 10,000 trees • 1,000 acres of golf courses containing 5,000 trees • 618 linear miles of City right-of-way with an estimated 70,000 trees

Forestry plants trees in the spring and fall through a reforestation capital improvement project (CIP). Additional grants are received from Alliant, MidAmerican Energy and Trees Forever.

This fall they will be planting: • 84 trees - SW quadrant • 32 trees - SE quadrant • 48 trees - NW quadrant • 81 trees - NE quadrant The trees are being planted either by request of a Cedar Rapids citizen, as replacements for trees that were removed due to health or damage, or as part of the Single Family New Home program.

The Single Family New Home program allows builders to have the City plant the street trees required for new homes. The cost of the program is based on the average cost of a new tree and is funded separately from the reforestration CIP. Residents who would like to plant a tree in the City’s right-of-way must complete the Permit Application. It is available at CRREC.org.

Fall/Winter Tree Trimming Forestry will begin trimming oak, elm and young trees in the City’s right-ofway (ROW) in November. ROW tree trimming is a service provided free of charge by the City by request. Contact Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, Parks Division at 319-286-5747 or parks@cedar-rapids.org.

Safety Training ELECTRICAL HAZARD AWARENESS On Friday, October 21, the City is hosting an Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) for both City of Cedar Rapids employees and private tree care companies. The class is taught by Dr. John Ball. Students will learn how to identify, understand and avoid electrical hazards. This training also helps employers meet OSHA and ANSI safety requirements. Those who would like to participate may contact the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) for details.

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Tree Inventory The City is currently under contract with ArborPro to inventory the ROW street trees within city limits. The inventory is expected to be completed October 2016. The inventory will help Forestry more effectively plan for scheduled tree maintenance and prepare for potential threats to the urban tree canopy such as Emerald Ash Borer. The inventory will also provide information regarding the financial benefits provided by the trees in terms of storm water capture, carbon sequestration, increased property values and other metrics.

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REGISTRATION

PARKS & RECREATION FACILITY HOURS AND PHONE NUMBERS Administrative Office.... 319-286-5566 Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bender Pool................... 319-286-5790 During programmed hours City Services Center...... 319-286-5566 Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES • Payment must be received to register for a program.

• The Department reserves the right to cancel or consolidate classes based on registration. A full refund is issued for all cancelled classes. Minimum and maximum class sizes are utilized.

• Waiting lists are established when classes are full. Additional classes may be offered if the minimum enrollment is reached and facility space is available.

• Fees will not be prorated.

Golf Office (CSC)............ 319-286-5588 Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Registration is required prior to the start of class, unless noted.

NW Recreation Center.. 319-286-5731 Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• A $4 nonrefundable handling charge will be deducted from the refund of

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sundays: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Pavilion Rental............... 319-286-5566 Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ushers Ferry.................. 319-286-5763 During programmed hours

CONNECT WITH CEDAR RAPIDS PARKS & RECREATION

• A youth waiver is required for every participant under age 17. each class when an enrollee withdraws prior to the first day of class. Once the first day of class arrives, refunds are not issued unless the class or program is cancelled by Parks & Recreation. Swimming exception: See page 49.

• If your child turns the minimum age required within 30 days of the start of the program, they may register for that program unless noted otherwise.

• Web registration is available up to the day prior to the start of the class or session or the registration deadline date.

Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation

HOW-TO-READ OUR COURSE INFORMATION

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Course Title

www.Cedar-Rapids.org/subscribe

Ages @CityofCRIowa

Course Description

Day(s) Course Meets CityofCR

Program Number

*NEW* DOWNTON ABBEY TEA (Families) Are you missing Downton Abbey? Put on your elegant attire and pay a social call to Ushers Ferry! Spend the afternoon in our newly restored Date(s) Schulze Cottage with fine china, linens, silver, tea Course Meets Month/Day and dainties from the period. Polish your table manners and enjoy some music as well!

Time Course Meets #214604-01 Sa 10/1 4-5:30pm $24 (R $20) Ushers Ferry

Non-resident Course Fee Text / Email Alerts

Abbreviations: M=Monday

F=Friday

Course Location

Resident Course Fees

Tu=Tuesday W=Wednesday Sa=Saturday Su=Sunday

Th=Thursday

R = Resident Fee (zip code with the first three numbers 524 required for this discount.)

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WWW.CRREC.ORG | PHONE: 319-286-5566

GO ONLINE - Our improved process is convenient and easy!

Log on to CRREC.org. Click on the Online Registration link. Log on and follow the directions provided. The first time you use the system your user name is your household I.D. number and your password is the primary adult’s last name (up to twelve characters, not case sensitive). Online registration is processed 24 hours a day with credit card payment up to the day prior to the start of the class or session or the registration deadline date.

CALL US Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Call 319-286-5566. Your registration will be processed by a customer service representative while you wait. Credit card payment only.

WALK IN Stop by one of our two locations below. Cash, check, Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation gift certificates, Discover, MasterCard and Visa accepted.

T-SHIRT SIZES Youth Sizes:

Adult Sizes:

REGISTRATION

I want to register; now what do I do?

DISCOUNTS Financial Assistance Program A discount is available for those who qualify on recreational programs and swim passes.

Please call 319-286-5566 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for more information on guidelines and the qualification process.

Resident Those who reside in a zip code with 524 as the first three numbers receive a discount for programs and swim passes.

MAIL IN Use the form below and mail it to us with your check or money order at: Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Northwest Recreation Center City Services Center (CSC) 1340 11th Street NW

[or] 500 15th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

YXS = 2-4 YS = 6-8 YM = 10-12 YL = 14-16 S, M, L

Please Print Adult Name: Last

First

City

Address

Phone Numbers: Home Choice First

Prog. #

Program Name

State

Work

Initial

Zip Code

Cell

Day/Time Registrant’s First, Last Name M/F

DOB*

Shirt Size

Fee

Second First Second First Second

Program Fee

PAYMENT ENCLOSED (Check or money order only. Make payable to: City of Cedar Rapids) Can we email your receipt? If yes please list address:

YOUTH WAIVER AND PHOTO/VIDEO PERMISSION (One form per participant for youth programs only.)

Participant Name Phone

Address

Age

Date of Birth

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN: I hereby authorize my son/daughter to register to participate in the above stated program(s) sponsored by the City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department. I understand that this (these) program(s), like most programs similar in nature, has (have) some degree of inherent risk involved.

Furthermore, my son/daughter is in good physical condition appropriate to participate in the stated activity(ies) AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PARTICIPANTS MUST ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBIITY FOR BODILY INJURY INCURRED WHILE TAKING PART IN THE ACTIVITY(IES). NO ACCIDENT INSURANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS. I grant the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department permission to use pictures or videos taken of my child during participation in programs. I waive my right to inspection or compensation.

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*Date of Birth Total

SIGNATURE DATE

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UnityPoint Health LiveWell 5k We’ll be “dancing through the decades” at this 5k Walk/Run to benefit the UnityPoint Clinic Diabetes & Kidney Fund.

Saturday, August 27, 2016

NewBo City Market | 1100 3rd St. SE | Cedar Rapids, IA 8 a.m. Walk/Run 8 - 11 a.m. Join us for music, family activities and cooking & healthy living demonstrations.

Packet pick-up:

Packet pick-up and late registration:

UnityPoint Clinic Diabetes & Kidney Center 1002 4th Ave. SE | Cedar Rapids

NewBo City Market

Aug. 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Aug. 27, 7 a.m.

Register online at unitypoint.org/livewell5k $25 before Aug. 1, 2016 or $30 August 2-27, 2016 Questions? Call (319) 363-3565 or Email stlukescr@unitypoint.org The Diabetes & Kidney fund provides financial assistance for individuals with diabetes and kidney disease who are in financial need and reside in the Cedar Rapids community.

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