Holiday for the Hounds

Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA, United States

Our favorite event of the year is coming up: Holiday for the Hounds & Festive Felines! From 11am - 2pm on Dec. 30th, join us at the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center for baked goodies and to check out the animals we have in the building up for adoption. This year our focus...

Free

Event Series NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free
Event Series NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free
Event Series Calming Mind Discussion Group

Calming Mind Discussion Group

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location:  Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...

Free
Event Series NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free
Event Series Calming Mind Discussion Group

Calming Mind Discussion Group

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location:  Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...

Free

Working with Refugees and Displaced Persons: The International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a humanitarian nonprofit organization supporting individuals impacted by conflict and displacement. The IRC operates in 52 countries internationally and 30 offices in the United States. Sarah Terlouw, IRC’s Executive Director in Iowa, will speak about her 15-year career supporting refugees and other conflict-affected populations. She will share her experiences...

Free
Event Series NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free
Event Series Free Coworking Friday @ MERGE

Free Coworking Friday @ MERGE

Merge Iowa City 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, United States

Join us at MERGE for Free Coworking Friday from 8am – 5pm – Final Friday of every month! Interested in joining a coworking space? Come try out MERGE in downtown Iowa City! MERGE offers open workspaces, complimentary coffee, speedy WiFi powered by ImOn, and much more. Learn more about coworking with us » mergeic.com

Free
Event Series Calming Mind Discussion Group

Calming Mind Discussion Group

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location:  Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...

Free

Exhibit Opening Celebration: ‘Making the Book, Past and Present’

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Enjoy refreshments, curator remarks, and an open house in recognition of the spring 2024 Main Library Gallery exhibit, Making the Book, Past and Present, curated by Eric Ensley and Emily Martin. Event Schedule  4–6 p.m.: Reception and open house with curators Eric Ensley and Emily Martin 4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks from Ensley and Martin in the Main...

Free

Event Series NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free