Events for Monday, March 2nd, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Mostly cloudy and 43° means Monday is made for getting out in Cedar Rapids. Start strong with GeriFit at Ely Public Library, watercolor at the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, or story time at Hiawatha Public Library and Ladd Library. Level up your skills with a ChatGPT workshop at Ladd Library, then wind down with sound meditation at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center. Cap the night with comedy at CSPS Hall, trivia at The Bar, or bingo at Moose Lodge 304 — Monday is anything but boring.

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.

Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, high of 43°, low of 32°.

🏃‍♀️ Health & Wellness

GERIFIT
🕗 8 – 8:45 a.m. & 1 – 1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
Strength, balance, and mobility-focused fitness for adults 60+. Classes help improve flexibility and reduce risk of osteoporosis. Held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

ART SERIES – Watercolor & Spring Exploration
🕙 10 – 11:30 a.m.
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 FREE (Registration required)
Welcome spring through watercolor techniques led by local artist Jane Strnad Nelson. Open to caregivers and those they care for. Supplies provided; bring a smock. Limited to 12 participants.

DAY TO DAY LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
🕐 1 – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 FREE (Registration required)
Support group for individuals recently diagnosed with cognitive change and their care partners. Discuss resources, communication strategies, and maintaining quality of life.

55+ WISDOM CIRCLE – The Power of Planning
🕜 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
💲 Not listed
Financial and estate planning session covering trusts, asset protection, and funeral expense planning, presented by Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.

Navigating the Healthcare Maze
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown – Beems Auditorium A)
💲 FREE
RN Jennifer Holmes shares strategies for managing chronic care, bridging local healthcare systems, avoiding medical errors, and preparing emergency “go-bags.” Includes free resource folder and intake certificate.

Going Inward with Sound & Vibrations
🕡 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 (Registration required)
Relax and recharge through Himalayan and crystal singing bowls in this restorative sound session.

👶 Kids & Family

Monday Morning Story Time
🕙 10 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 FREE
A lively morning of stories and fun to spark young imaginations.

Toddler Time
🕙 10 – 11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
Stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities designed for babies and toddlers. Siblings welcome!

Early Learning Story Time
🕙 10 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Story time for ages 2–5 featuring songs, parachute play, and bubbles.

Dr. Seuss Evening Story Time
🕕 6 – 7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
Celebrate Dr. Seuss with themed stories and hands-on oobleck-making fun.

💼 Career & Education

Goodwill Career Services WOW Workshop
🕚 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE (Gift card opportunity)
Learn job-search skills and workplace strategies. Attend three sessions to earn a $25 Goodwill gift card.

Explore ChatGPT & Conversational AI
🕧 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
An introduction to how AI tools like ChatGPT work and how to use them responsibly.

Computer Skills Training
🕝 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Build digital literacy skills and work toward a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.

🎨 Creative & Social

Pressed Flower Resin Trinket Tray Workshop
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 The Painted Butterfly
💲 Fee required (Preregistration; no refunds)
Craft a decorative resin trinket tray with pressed flowers. BYOB/snacks welcome.

Stitch & Bitch (Mom Scouts)
🕠 5:30 – 7 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 $5 (badge fee)
Bring your own craft, connect with other moms, and earn a badge in this supportive, LGBTQIA+ affirming space.

🎵 Music, Games & Nightlife

Bingo at Moose Lodge 304
🕟 4:30 – 10 p.m. (Games start at 6)
📍 Moose Lodge 304
💲 Games start at $10
Public bingo night with food and drinks available. Ages 12+ to play.

Linn County Blues Society Meeting
🕠 5:45 – 8:45 p.m.
📍 Parlor City Pub & Eatery
💲 FREE (Food/drinks for purchase)
Meeting plus live music sets from Rick Gallo & Rich Toomsen. Open to members and newcomers.

Music Bingo at Sammy’s
🕡 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Sammy's Lounge
💲 First card FREE; additional $1; blackout $1/card
A musical twist on bingo—name that tune while competing for prize pots.

Trivia Night
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 The Bar
💲 FREE
Team-based live trivia with prizes for top three teams. No devices allowed during play.

Monday Unscripted
🕖 7 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
💲 $5 Advance | $10 Door
Weekly comedy and storytelling show featuring rotating hosts and themed performances in an intimate performance hall setting.

Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.

With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC

Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Smyth House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. Learn more at gutschmidtproperties.com.

Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We can’t wait to see you at these events! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.

Warm regards,

The Cedar Rapids Daily Team

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