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2022 National Night Out at Cleveland Park - CANCELLED

7/29/2022

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Unfortunately, we will be cancelling our 2022 National Night Out at Cleveland Park. There will be multiple National Night Out events in the area, including one just up the street at Hillside Wesleyan Church! You can learn more on their Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/2PTzDR14p
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Upcoming Events with CR Parks & Rec

7/26/2022

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Events & Programs

SENIORS COFFEE & CARDS
(Ages 50+)
Wednesdays/Fridays, Year-round
Noon - 4:00 PM
Northwest Recreation Center
FREE

THRIVING THURSDAYS
WITH LEADERS, BELIEVERS, ACHIEVERS
(8-14 yrs.)
Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Northwest Recreation Center
FREE
Come to the NW Rec Center for basketball contests, kickball, art projects, ping-pong, pickleball, dance, volleyball, and more. Snacks will be provided.
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Pool Events
For more information, see the pool schedules at https://bit.ly/CRpools.

JUMPIN' JACK 'N' JILL DAYS
(All Ages)
Tuesday, July 26 | Thursday, July 28
1:00 - 5:00 PM Jones Pool


FAMILY TWO BUCK TUESDAY
(Families)
Tuesday, July 26
6:30 - 8:30 PM Jones Pool


POOL SPIRIT DAYS
(All Ages)
Monday, August 1 - Friday, August 5
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Bever (8/1), Jones (8/2), Cherry Hill (8/3), Ellis (8/4), Noelridge (8/5). Themes will be posted at the pools.


K9SPLASH! DOG SWIM
Saturday, August 6 | Sunday, August 7
Small Dogs: 10 AM - 11 AM
All Dogs: 11 AM - 4:00 PM
Bever Pool
Rules/Registration: www.k9kola.org


Noelridge Greenhouse 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, August 12th
4:00pm-8:00pm


While the Parks Department has been producing flowers for public spaces in Cedar Rapids since 1930, the greenhouse at Noelridge Park just turned 50 this year. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will be celebrating this milestone with an open house at Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 Council Street NE, on Friday, August 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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A family-friendly event is planned with the unveiling of the new mural; a plant give-away; tours of the greenhouse, gardens, and butterfly tent; displays by Harshbarger Hosta Society, Eastern Iowa Orchid Society, Indian Creek Nature Center, and Trees Forever; and balloons by Sparkles the Clown, games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt for kids. City vehicles will be on display including the Rollin’ Recmobile, the Parks tractor, a Forestry truck, a Fire truck, and a Police car. 


In addition, visitors will be able to purchase face painting, food, crafts, and pressed flower cards. Available vendors will be Sparkles the Clown, Kettle Corn, Beverly’s BBQ, Peppy’s Ice Cream, Good Morals Pizza, Goods from the Woods, and Revive Family Chiropractic.

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K9Splash! Dog Swim
Saturday, August 6th & Sunday, August 7th
10:00am-4:00pm

August 6 and 7 is the weekend that goes to the dogs! K9Splash! is a great way for pups to run free and have fun swimming in the enclosed area of Bever Pool. The event on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 is co-sponsored by K9COLA and is open to dogs four months and older. Each day, the pool will be open for small dogs only from 10am-11am, and for all dogs from 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Current certification of Rabies and Parvo/Distemper vaccinations from your vet are required and must be presented to enter. Rabies tags or off-leash permits do not qualify.
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Advance registration is encouraged. For fees, forms, and more information, go to www.k9cola.org.

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Jones Park FitLot Classes

Now that our community has a new outdoor fitness park, we want to make sure that you know how to use it! Join us for an intro class, a one-hour circuit training workout, or an 8-week series to get into a regular active routine. All FitLot classes are 100% free to attend and led by certified fitness professionals. Register today for a no-cost class at https://fitlot.org/cedar-rapids/


What to bring:
Comfortable shoes, water, towel, hand-sanitizer
Jones Park, 201 Wilson Ave. Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids

Free Fitness in CR Parks: Monday Workouts, Friday Bike Rides
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Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation is offering free, once-a -month Monday Workouts and Friday Bike Rides. The Monday Workouts are body-weight workouts: step-ups, walking or running, jumping jacks, high knees, planks, and push-ups. Classes are August 29, September 26, and October 31 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at McGrath Amphitheatre. Take an hour-long bike ride (about six to eight miles) on Fridays, August 5, September 2, and October 7. Meet at McGrath Amphitheatre at 12:15 p.m.
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You Matter

7/22/2022

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Please take responsbility for the energy you bring into the neighborhood.

Your words matter. Your behaviors matter. Your neighbors matter. YOU MATTER.

Take a slow, deep breath, and make sure your energy is in check. If we can help in any way, please let us know and our tiny team of volunteers will do whatever we can. 🤟

We are also fortunate to have a great network of community resources in/around Cedar Rapids:
- Foundation 2 Crisis Services
- Covenant Family Solutions
- Tanager Place
- AARP
- Crisis Text Line: text 741741 for crisis help
- The Trevor Project LGBTQ Crisis and Suicide Hotline: call 1-866-488-7386
- Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-8255
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' or dial 988
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July 2022 Meeting Minutes

7/20/2022

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CANA July 2022 Meeting Minutes | Call to Order: 7:05pm
Attendance: George Heeren, Amy Hall-Haney, Lt. Welsh, Chief Smith, Annette Lorenz

  • Treasurer’s Report - Amy Hall-Haney - $388.18 is available in our account as we had not been reimbursed for the $593.27 nor for the $1,094.09 that was recently sent into the city. Amy is waiting on an update from Jeff Wozencraft to get the status on this. Remaining funds from the FY22 budget will be applied towards the playground equipment additions. We got $30 in donations from the fair this past weekend. George will deposit this for us. 
  • CRPD Update - Lt. Welsh - Review City happenings. Not much happening in CANA limits. There was a shooting on the 1100 block of C Ave NW. Gentleman was shot in the leg. Reported as an isolated incident. Police Academy is in the 7th week and summer bike patrol is increasing. Reminder of National Night Out on 8/2 and Rollin’ Recmobile at Cleveland Park twice per week. CRPD now has a youth golfing program to match students with a CRPD officer to strengthen connection with youth in the community outside of schools. Reminder of civilian security camera footage program. 
  • CRFD Update - Chief Smith - Review Neighborhood News. Review Neighborhood PACT information on heat safety. Minimal number of firework incidents around the 4th of July this year. There were only five fires this year, but an additional eight dumpster fires that they are contributing to firework disposal. They are launching a CRFD Station Review Board to review, improve efficiencies at fire stations in the City, and determine if additional future fire stations are necessary. 
  • City Report/SAFE-CR - Annette Lorenz - No new nuisance properties in the CANA limits. 
    • George Heeren inquired about two properties on the NE side. Annette will investigate. 
  • Playground Equipment Additions - Gaylon Heetland - Not in attendance. George Heeren reported that additional pieces we ordered will be here in the coming weeks to be installed. 
  • National Night Out 2022 - George Heeren - Tuesday, August 2nd from 5:30 to 7pm at Cleveland Park. CANA will provide snacks (cookies) and bottled water at the pavilion. Neighbors are encouraged to join and bring a dish to share. Lt. Welsh will let CRPD know we’re participating this year. George will have Nicole advertise. 
  • Community Safety & Wellness Fair at Cleveland Park Wrap-Up - Great day! Photos have been posted on Facebook. We had 12 information stations and 150 attendees. We gave away over $3,000 worth of donated prizes with the helmets and car seats. We will be meeting as a planning committee in the next week to debrief and plan ahead for next year. 
  • Local Business Directory Fundraiser - Nicole Schroeder - Not in attendance. Will report at the next meeting. Looking to raise between $500-$1,000 again in 2022 for this project to help keep neighbors connected on our website to community businesses. 
  • New Postcard Campaign - Nicole Schroeder - Not in attendance. Will report at the next meeting. Looking to do monthly or quarterly postcard mailers to all neighbors to share resources and events in the community. 
  • Other Business

Meeting adjourned: 7:48pm

Next meeting: Monday, August 15th at 7:00pm
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CANCELLED - National Night Out 2022

7/18/2022

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UPDATE 7/29/22:
Unfortunately, we will be cancelling our 2022 National Night Out event at Cleveland Park. There will be multiple National Night Out events in the area, including one just up the street at Hillside Wesleyan Church! You can learn more on their Facebook event via the link below. 
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National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. This year, National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 2. This will be the 39th anniversary for National Night Out and the 23rd anniversary for Cedar Rapids’ participation in National Night Out activities. CANA President George Cathy Heeren will be hosting National Night Out at Cleveland Park on behalf of Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association - Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Join us for snacks, bottled water, and games. Please bring a dish to share.
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Help prevent crime in the community by getting involved. National Night Out is a great way to reinforce the relationship with neighbors and local police officers by coming together, joining forces, and taking a stand against crime. Lock your doors, turn on your front porch light, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement. The Cedar Rapids Police Department officers will stop at each community event. We hope to see you there!
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THANK YOU! 3rd Annual Community Safety & Wellness Fair Recap

7/17/2022

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Neighborhood PACT: July - Heat Emergencies

7/14/2022

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Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year.
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Review Linn County Heat Relief Locations
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Chandler St SW | Paving for Progress Update 7.6.22

7/6/2022

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Major construction on the Chandler Street loop is completed, including placement of roadway and driveway pavements. Since current temperatures exceed recommended limits for placing sod, disturbed areas behind the new curb lines have purposely been left low to reduce erosion onto the new pavements. The City will monitor the project area until finish grading and sod placement can start, typically mid-to-late August. If erosion becomes a problem, temporary erosion control measures will be placed where needed. 

Remaining work includes restoring landscape features at a few driveways and installation of traffic signs. 

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the project team.

CONTRACTOR - new contact
Pirc-Tobin Construction
Ryan Harter
(319) 842-2130
rjharter@pirctobin.com
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CITY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Eric Bahl
319-286-5531
e.bahl@cedar-rapids.org

CITY PROJECT MANAGER
Lee Tippe
319-286-5816
leet@cedar-rapids.org
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