Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Start your week with plenty of ways to stay active, learn something new, and connect around Eastern Iowa! 💪 Join Geri-Fit, yoga, or line dancing, bring the little ones to story time, or enjoy family LEGO building at the library. 🥗 Learn about healthy meals, build career and computer skills, or join a book club. 🎨 Round out the day with a Cork N Canvas painting night, teen trivia, or Monday night football. There’s something happening for every age and interest!
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
☀️ CEDAR RAPIDS DAILY
Monday, November 9, 2026
Your guide to what’s happening around Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa — in five minutes or less!
🌤️ FORECAST
Mostly sunny with a high of 66° and a low of 41°.
⭐ TOP 10 MONDAY HIGHLIGHTS
💪 Geri-Fit at Ely Public Library
👶 Baby & Toddler Story Time at Busse Library
🥗 Healthy, Simple Meals at the DeWolf Family Innovation Center
🧘 Singing Bowl Prayer at Prairiewoods
💃 Intermediate Line Dancing at Northwest Recreation Center
📚 Good Reads & Good Listens Book Club at Bridge Senior Center
🌳 Chair Yoga & Meditation at Indian Creek Nature Center
🧱 Family LEGO & KEVA Building at Cedar Rapids Public Library
🎨 Cork N Canvas at Goldfinch Tap & Eatery
🎮 Teen Trivia Night at Hiawatha Public Library
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS
💪 Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 Free
A strength, balance and mobility class for adults 60 and over. Helps improve flexibility and manage arthritic conditions while supporting bone health.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Chair
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $15 drop-in
Gentle, meditative chair yoga for all fitness levels and abilities. Punch-card options are also available.
🎶 Singing Bowl Prayer
🕧 12:45–1:30 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $12
Relax and breathe as the resonant sounds of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls create a peaceful space for meditation, prayer and wellness. Registration required by noon.
🧘 Chair Yoga with Tammy
🕐 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
A beginner-friendly chair yoga class with seated and occasional standing movements adapted to different mobility levels. No experience or registration required.
💃 Intermediate Line Dancing
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Northwest Recreation Center
Take your line dancing to the next level with new patterns and combinations in a fun, supportive setting.
💃 55+ Beginner Line Dancing
🕜 1:30–2:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
Enjoy an introductory line dancing class with Alice Wasson. Newcomers are welcome, and participants can stay afterward for coffee and socializing.
🧘 Chair Yoga & Meditation for All Bodies
🕒 3–4 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 $20 per class
Enjoy gentle chair movements, meditation and connection with the natural world. Adults only. Series and member discounts are available.
☯️ Qigong
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cherry Building
Explore this gentle practice combining movement, breath and focused awareness to encourage balance, relaxation and well-being. All experience levels welcome.
👶 FAMILY & KIDS
📖 Baby & Toddler Story Time at Busse Branch
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Busse Library
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to age three, followed by 45 minutes of playtime.
🧸 Toddler Time
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Stories, rhymes, songs and interactive activities to help little ones discover the joy of the library. Big siblings are welcome!
📖 Monday Morning Story Time
🕙 10–10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
A fun story time for children and their caregivers.
📚 Preschool Storytime
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Books, songs and activities for children ages 3–6, building early literacy, social and listening skills.
🧱 Family LEGO & KEVA Building
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
K–5th grade builders can take on creative challenges or enjoy free play with LEGO and KEVA blocks.
🧠 Teen Trivia Night: YA Series
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Teens can team up and test their knowledge of favorite book series, including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Divergent and Percy Jackson. Snacks provided!
📚 COMMUNITY, EDUCATION & CAREER
🧠 Epilepsy Awareness Quiz
🕘 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Test your knowledge about epilepsy, learn something new and walk away more informed.
💼 Goodwill Career Services: World of Work (WOW) Workshop
🕥 10:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Busse Library
Learn essential skills and strategies for success in today's job market. Attend three sessions to receive a $25 gift card from Goodwill of the Heartland.
🥗 Healthy, Simple Meals
🕛 12–1:30 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Learn about the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet with a personal chef and dietitian. Watch food being prepared, sample the results and take home recipes and ideas. Registration was requested by November 2; space is limited.
💻 Computer Skills Training
🕝 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library
Build your computer skills and work toward a Northstar Computer Literacy Certificate. Open to learners of all experience levels.
📖 55+ Good Reads & Good Listens Book Club
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
Discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, a classic novel set in a dystopian future.
🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
🕔 5–6:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library
A welcoming space for adults to practice speaking English, build confidence and connect through guided conversations and activities.
🧶 Knit Wits
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy an evening of crafting and fellowship.
📖 “A Course in Miracles” Study Group
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
Explore themes of love, forgiveness and personal transformation through the teachings of A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & ENTERTAINMENT
🎨 Cork N Canvas: Heart Flag
🕕 6–8 p.m. (Arrive at 5:30 p.m.)
📍 Goldfinch Tap & Eatery, Marion | 💲 $35 per person
Enjoy a guided painting class with Cork N Canvas Iowa. All supplies and instruction are included. No experience necessary. Food and drinks available for purchase. Adults 18+.
Register: https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/
🎮 Bandai Night
🕔 5 p.m.
📍 Coulee Cards & Gaming, Cedar Rapids
Monday tournament night featuring One Piece, Dragon Ball, Gundam and Union Arena. Registration opens one hour before events.
🤝 FUNDRAISERS & COMMUNITY GIVING
❤️ Caring for Our Community: Kindness to Spare Donation Drive
🗓️ November 9–30
📍 Spare Time Entertainment, Cedar Rapids
Bring an eligible donation of new, unopened items in original packaging and receive a FREE 15-minute gameplay card as a thank-you. Supporting local organizations and neighbors in need.
Learn more: https://www.sparetimeentertainment.com/donation-drive/
🏈 SPORTS & NIGHTLIFE
🏈 Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Pregame Brew & Chew
Catch the game and cheer on your team!
🎤 Monday Takeover
🕘 9 p.m.–12 a.m.
📍 Mr. B’s and Sam’s Pizza & Deli
Turn up, sing, dance and enjoy a Monday night out with Bee’s Knees Entertainment.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
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
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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