Events for Monday, October 12th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
It’s a beautiful Monday to get out and explore Eastern Iowa! ☀️ Start your week with Geri-Fit, Stroll and Shine, chair yoga, and storytimes for little ones. 👶🌿 Families can build and create at LEGO and KEVA night, while caregivers can find support through local programs focused on planning, managing difficult emotions, and navigating grief. 💚 Get creative tonight with Fall Reflections at Cork N Canvas, connect with fellow writers and crafters, or learn how pollinators support our health with the Linn County Master Gardeners. 🎨🌼 You can also enjoy Qigong, a concert featuring Forrest McCurren and Margaret McCurren, and Monday night entertainment at Mr. B’s and Sam’s Pizza & Deli.
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, October 12, 2026
🌤️ FORECAST
Mostly sunny with a high of 87° and a low of 62°.
⭐ TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS
💪 Geri-Fit at Ely Public Library
👶 Baby & Toddler Story Time at Busse Branch
🌿 Stroll and Shine
💃 Intermediate Line Dancing
🧘 Chair Yoga and Meditation for All Bodies
🧱 Family LEGO & KEVA Building
🎨 Fall Reflections: Cork N Canvas
🌼 Master Gardeners: Pollinators & Human Health
🎶 Stories & Songs: Forrest McCurren in Concert
🎤 Monday Take Over
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS
💪 Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. and 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
A strength and wellness class for adults ages 60 and older. Geri-Fit helps improve strength, balance, flexibility and mobility, supports joint health and may help prevent osteoporosis. Consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
🚶 Stroll and Shine
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Start the week with a casual, half-mile outdoor walk focused on fresh air, gentle exercise and friendly conversation. All ability levels are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meet outside the front doors under the archway; indoor walking is planned for inclement weather.
💃 Intermediate Line Dancing
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Northwest Recreation Center
Build on basic steps with new patterns and combinations in this fun, supportive class for dancers ready to develop their skills.
🪑 Chair Yoga with Tammy
🕐 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Try beginner-friendly yoga using seated and supported standing positions. Instructor Tammy Bayer welcomes people who are new to yoga, have mobility limitations or find traditional mat yoga challenging.
🧘 Chair Yoga and Meditation for All Bodies
🕒 3–4 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
💲 $20 per class or $100 for the six-class series; members receive a discount
Explore gentle chair movements, meditation and mindful connection with the natural world in this accessible class led by Kimberly Jaeger-Arjes. Adults only. The series meets Mondays October 5, 12, 19 and 26, and November 2 and 9.
☯️ Qigong
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cherry Building
Practice this gentle, meditative movement tradition through slow, repetitive movements, breathwork and focused awareness. Suitable for all experience levels, Qigong offers a grounding way to release tension and feel more centered.
👶 FAMILY & KIDS
📚 Baby & Toddler Story Time at Busse Branch
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Busse Library
Enjoy a 15-minute story and song program for newborns through age 3, followed by 45 minutes of playtime. Rhymes, rhythm, repetition, stories and movement help build early literacy skills.
🧸 Toddler Time
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Stories, rhymes, songs and interactive activities introduce little ones to the fun of the library. Older siblings are welcome to join.
📖 Monday Morning Story Time
🕙 10–10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Enjoy a fun storytime for children and their caregivers.
📚 Preschool Storytime
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Books, songs and activities introduce children ages 3–6 to early literacy while helping them practice listening and social skills. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their children.
🧱 Family LEGO & KEVA Building
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Build, create and experiment with LEGO bricks and KEVA blocks. Activities include building challenges as well as free play. Designed for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
🧠 CAREGIVING, SUPPORT & CONNECTION
📋 Comprehensive Guide Series
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Plan ahead for changes in the condition of someone you're caring for. This series helps participants create a comprehensive plan, organize personal and legal documents, and communicate their wishes. Sessions are led by Family Caregivers Center volunteers Laura Sagers and Paula Burgmeier, along with attorney Mark Van Heukelom.
Registration deadline listed in the source: September 18. For information, call 319-221-8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org.
💚 Caregiving & Guilt, Resentment & Acceptance
🕜 1:30–3 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Explore the difficult emotions that can accompany caregiving, including guilt and resentment, while developing strategies for understanding and managing them. This four-week supportive series offers practical approaches, shared experiences and connection with other caregivers.
Registration deadline listed in the source: September 28. Call 319-221-8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org.
🕊️ Journeys: Walking Meditation for Grief Care
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Murdoch-Linwood Legacy Center
💲 Free; no RSVP required
Join instructor Jodi Stepanek of Big Heart Meditation & Mindfulness for a restorative walking meditation. This gathering offers a chance to practice mindfulness, meet others and find support after the loss of someone you love. No previous meditation experience is needed. Call 319-364-1549 for more information.
💼 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY
💻 Goodwill Career Services: World of Work (WOW) Workshop
🕥 10:45 a.m.–noon
📍 Busse Library
Learn practical skills and strategies for success in today's job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center. Attend three sessions to receive a $25 gift card courtesy of Goodwill of the Heartland.
🖥️ Computer Skills Training
🕝 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Branch
Build your digital skills or strengthen what you already know while working toward a Northstar Computer Literacy Certificate. This workshop is useful for students, job seekers, professionals and seniors.
📚 LANGUAGE, WRITING & CREATIVE COMMUNITIES
🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
🕔 5–6:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, welcoming environment. This informal group helps adults build confidence and connect with others through guided conversations and activities.
🚀 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Discussion and Workshop
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Explore the craft of storytelling through science fiction and fantasy, genres that open the door to limitless possibilities and creative worlds.
🧶 Knit Wits
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Bring your knitting or crochet project and join fellow crafters for an evening of creativity and conversation.
🌱 GARDENING & NATURE
🌼 Linn County Master Gardeners Fall Library Talks: Pollinators & Human Health
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library
💲 Free
Master Gardener Becky Riedesel explores the important relationship between pollinators and human nutrition. Learn how pollinators support foods such as apples, raspberries, tomatoes and squash, along with ways gardeners can help sustain these essential species.
Upcoming talks in the series include Plan Before You Plant on October 19 and Spring Bulbs on October 26.
🎨 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
🖼️ “European Travels”—Original Artworks by John Preston
📍 Gilded Pear Gallery
💲 Free
View original paintings inspired by artist John Preston's recent travels abroad. The exhibition runs through November 14. The gallery's listed hours are Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Monday visits are by appointment. View the exhibit.
🎨 Fall Reflections — Cork N Canvas Iowa
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, 740 10th Street, Marion
💲 $35 per person
Enjoy a creative night out while supporting two local businesses. Paint a 16-by-20-inch artwork with all supplies provided, including canvas, paints, brushes and an apron. No experience is necessary. This class is for adults ages 18 and older; food and drinks are available for purchase. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to check in and grab a bite. Tickets and details.
🎶 Stories & Songs: Forrest McCurren in Concert
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Enjoy an evening of songs and stories with Forrest McCurren on guitar and Margaret McCurren on fiddle. Forrest was featured on CBS and Paramount's The Road and released his album Small Prayers, Big Blessings in November 2025.
🎤 NIGHTLIFE
🎉 Monday Take Over
🕘 9 p.m.
📍 Mr. B's and Sam's Pizza & Deli
Turn up the music, sing, dance and enjoy a lively Monday night 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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