Playing video games is fun, but everyone has their own story to tell and creating a video game
is the perfect way to do it! Imagination Iowa is hosting Video Game Creation event on November 11 for students in 4th – 8th grade. Students will create a character, setting, and story line for a video game that they create using Bloxels–a new tool that has physical components, plus an app. Please bring a laptop! Click on the link below for more details.
Boo at the Barn
Join Miracles in Motion for Boo at their Barn on Saturday, October 21 at the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Swisher. The event is open to the entire public! For more information about all the fun activities (games, crafts, face painting, etc), click on the link below.
Join the Girl Scouts – Exclusive Event for Kindergarten Students
Join the Girl Scout! The Girl Scouts are having an exclusive night just for kindergarten students and parents on Monday, October 23 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Prairie Hill Elementary. Click on the link below for more information about the event.
Coe College Playground of Science
Coe College is sponsoring Playground of Science on November 2 from 6:00-9:00 pm for students Pre-K-5th grade. The Playground of Science is an annual event held by several departments at Coe College aimed at demonstrating the wonders of science to elementary school children. We have demos ranging from making ice cream with liquid nitrogen to magnets to launching pumpkins with a trebuchet. Click on the link below for more information.
Join Hammerin’ Hawks Wrestling Club
Join Hammerin’ Hawks Wrestling Club! Children in grades Pre-K – 8th are welcome to join. The registration deadline is Friday, October 20. Click on the link below for details.
Prairie Volleyball vs Linn Mar Pink Out Night October 3
Prairie Hawk fans are encouraged to come out in pink to support Prairie Volleyball for Pink Out Night Tuesday, October 3. Come out and support the Hawks and breast cancer research. Click on the link for more information.
Run Punt Pass Competition
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees presents Run Punt Pass on Saturday, October 14 . Competition is open to 3rd-8th grade participants. Click on the flyer below for details.
Join Scouts! Boys 1st-12th grade and Girls 14+
BSA Scouting has many programs for boys and girls. Cub Scouts are for boys in 1st – 5th grade. Boy Scouts include boys 5th – 12th grade. Venture Crew is co-ed and invites boys and girls 14+. Join us Friday September 29 at the Prairie home game, 7:15pm. Scouts from all programs will participate in the opening ceremony and have an information table during the Varsity game. Click on the flyer below for more information.
Super Hero Walk
Families Helping Families is hosting their 3rd Annual Super Hero Walk on October 14. The 1 Mile walk is to raise awareness for Iowa’s Foster Families. Click on the flyer below for more details.
Imagination Iowa Augmented Reality
Did you know that PookemonGo was a type of augmented reality? Would you like to create your own? Imagination Iowa is sponsoring Augmented Reality for students in 9-12th grade on October 28. Come join them as they explore building, coding, testing and sharing these games! Click on the flyer below for details.