Events

Rental, Home Buyer, and Home Owner Resources Available

In celebration of Money Smart week and Fair Housing Month, this event aims to provide critical financial well-being and housing resources to community members.

In celebration of Money Smart Week and Fair Housing Month, co-collaborators Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, Cedar Rapids Public Library and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance will hold the first annual “Housing Resource Fair” on Saturday, April 11th, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. Various organizations, workshops, and resources focusing on financial well-being and housing will be available throughout the event. More details will be posted on the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s website, www.crlibrary.org. This resource fair seeks to provide information and education to all, regardless of your current housing situation.

https://events.crlibrary.org/event/3906750

Free to Attend

Based on the Who Was Story time series, on the second Saturday of the month a middle or high-school student will lead a story hour based on the life of a famous African American trailblazer.

This year the Cedar Rapids Public Library is partnering with the African American Museum of Iowa to provide a collaborative story time highlighting and celebrating local and national African American historical and contemporary figures. Over the span of the entire year, there will be creative projects, musical activities and more. This program is most beneficial for children between the ages of 6-12 years old. This event is sponsored by The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success.

All are welcome.

https://events.crlibrary.org/event/3738988

This is the first annual multicultural hair show and competition! Barbers and stylists from all over the MidWest will be showcasing their skill and creativity, while competing for the top prize.

Stylists will be able to compete in the following categories:

Barber Freestyle Design
Fade and Beard
Braids/Twists/Locks
Weave
*Fantasy* - Ancient Egypt

First place winners in each category will take home $200!

~VIP Package includes early entry to the show, reserved seating, swag bag with products from our sponsors, and the event t-shirt ($35)
- General Admission $15
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All vendors are black-owned businesses!

Visit StrutYourRoots.com for hotel rates, competition rules, to become a vendor, and more!

Provided by I Heart Black Business. Follow them on Facebook to find out vendors and other information.

https://www.kcck.org/taste/

This is a fun evening full of music, wine tasting and amazing food prepared by Kirkwood’s culinary students to raise funds for KCCK’s Jazz education!  One of the best events of the year!

Each spring, KCCK, 1st Avenue Wine House and the future chefs of Kirkwood’s Culinary Arts Department collaborate for a night of wine and beer, food and music on the Kirkwood campus at The Hotel At Kirkwood Center.

This is a fundraiser for the Tumaini Schools in Tanzania.  It is an arts and craft fair featuring over 25 artists, huge silent auction and bake sale.

Fun event featuring local artists and crafters selling everything from dog treats, jewelry, yard art, clothing and home goods. Huge silent auction featuring over 100 items to bid on + a African booth with items handmade in Tanzania. All of the proceeds from this event support the Tumaini Schools in Karatu, Tanzania for their on going building projects.

Event held rain or shine.