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Aquatics 18 HIGHER LEVEE COMING SOON! Channel 15 7 Community Main St. 11 Cedar Falls constructed a levee in 2000, to reduce the risk of < Events/Calendar 19 flooding downtown. The height of the existing levee is 102.9'. One of the existing Hearst Center 12–13 levee walls. In June of 2008, the City of Cedar Falls experienced record flood Historical Society 11 Library 14–15 levels when the Cedar River crested at 102.13'. These record Mayor’s Corner 3 flows brought concerns about the existing levee’s protection Public Meetings 20 level. The levee helps to protect the city’s Water Reclamation > Rec Center 16–17 Example of Waste/Recycling 4–5 Facility, Public Library, City Hall, and many local businesses and added wall residences. Therefore, after the flood of 2008, increasing the to existing levee. flood protection level became a top priority for the city. At the end of 2011, the city hired a consultant for preliminary Flood of 2008 design and modeling of the Cedar River. For two years, this initial work involved much coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. By early 2014, the city’s consultant started final design and the work to obtain permits from the Corps. Extensive hydraulic modeling of the river was completed— following all U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s design standards— to determine the proposed increase in the levee protection level would have a “no rise” condition for properties upstream, downstream, or across the river. Approval was issued on June 28, 2017, to allow increasing the levee height to 104.9'. Another record flood occurred in September 2016. It was the second highest on record at 98.9'. Sandbagging efforts and Hesco barriers were constructed, due to higher predictions and concerns it might be close to topping the existing levee (102.9').

Construction to increase the levee height is anticipated to Flood of 2016 begin as early as October and continue until mid-November. If weather permits, work may occur later into November or December. A majority of the construction will occur in 2018, starting as early as possible in the spring. It is expected to last through the summer and into the fall of 2018. The project is different in various sections. Near the Ice House Museum the earthen levee will be reduced by a foot; a 3' wall will be constructed there. In areas that already have a wall, an additional 2' will be added. The added wall will match the existing wall. At the southern end of the project, south of 9th Street, an earthen berm will be constructed. The City of Cedar Falls received a grant from the State of Iowa’s Flood Mitigation Program totaling $6,700,000. The grant covers the design, land acquisition, and construction. GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AND TOURISM PROJECTS The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau Greetings! is currently accepting applications for community betterment projects. Local One irrefutable conclusion I’ve reached as Mayor of this great city is that things don’t happen not-for-profit organizations are invited to apply for projects that improve the image without partnerships. While it might depend on one’s focus, each partner intertwines throughout of Cedar Falls or enhance the quality of life The City of Cedar Falls website has a brand new look! Cedar Falls to establish and support one of the finest cities in the country. In the area of economic Check it out at www.cedarfalls.com. for its residents. Applications are due by 4pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Eligible development, there is no better partner than Cedar Falls Utilities. It would take an entire Currents projects can include capital improvements article to articulate the evolution of decisions made by many that have resulted in the current like new construction, renovation, restoration, etc. or special equipment success we enjoy as a city. In the book, Looking Back: A History of Cedar Falls Utilities—1888~2009, purchases. These funds are made available there are wonderful accounts of past mayors, City Councils, Board of Trustee members, and from hotel/motel tax revenues and will be NEW PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING available for fiscal year 2019, which covers CFU administrators crucial to the success of this wonderful organization. the period from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The city’s efforts to build a new public safety building in the south part of town to house Fire and Police Operations is planned to proceed in December. Details of the plan Assistance for marketing and tourism Another trusted partner is the Cedar Falls Community School District. This is a strong, mutually-beneficial development projects bringing overnight and proposed timetable were outlined for the City Council in August. The city’s capital partnership for everyone—board members, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and children. The district’s improvements plan calls for construction in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. visitors to the community may be also be applied for throughout the year until funds and city’s keen awareness of communicating with each other has led to wonderful constructs, sharing of The new public safety building will be the location of all Fire and Police Operations— are depleted. Projects may include design, administrative offices, the police station, and the main fire station. The building will printing, and distribution of brochures, web resources, and sustainable tools for a better future of our city. I personally see no better investment in our future be built on the site of the existing fire station near the intersection of Greenhill Road site development, advertisements, trade than those serving and participating in the Cedar Falls School District—which by virtually every measure is one and South Main Street. show materials and fees, facility rentals, The planning for this new facility has taken nearly three years. Architects and planners etc. Marketing and Tourism Development of the best in the state. began meeting with public safety employees in the spring of 2015. Administrators also grant requests should be submitted at least visited other public safety departments. A public safety employee design committee 90 days prior to the event/project and are The mighty purple and gold UNI Panthers represent yet another great partner! It’s been a humbling journey was formed to look at building needs and make recommendations on the design. reviewed monthly. getting to know President and Mrs. Nook and his entire staff. If you haven’t heard, there are a number of The city has saved up operational savings over several years to pay for the building Applications for all grants may be obtained at without bonding, raising taxes, or a referendum; the project is estimated to cost nearly the Cedar Falls Visitors Center—6510 Hudson initiatives in discussion or already in place about how UNI students can engage with the city as a whole. Road—or downloaded from the partner $11 million dollars. A grant may be sought from the Black Hawk County Gaming One thing is for certain: the leaders of UNI have conveyed the same encouraging message no matter where they Association for a portion of the cost. section of the bureau’s web site, which is www.cedarfallstourism.org. Questions or are being heard—this is encouraging. This kind of effort and message will have a wonderful effect into the future concerns regarding these grants may be on a wide variety of topics for Cedar Falls: economic development, civic leadership, involvement, and minimizing directed to Kim Manning, Manager of the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau, the “flight” of students leaving the city and state. at 268-4266 or [email protected]. There is always the risk of pointing out a few larger partners at the expense of leaving others out. I’m going to point towards a few of them while begging forgiveness from those not listed. Our award-winning Community Main Street organization is a cornerstone of economic vitality, citizen volunteerism, and targeted destinations. The College Hill Partnership; various neighborhood associations; folks involved with the arts, bicycle and pedestrian interests; the hard working Sturgis Falls Celebration board and volunteers; and other groups contributing to our vibrant city are all considered valuable partners.

The final partnership I will highlight is the most important: our citizens. From time to time, I will walk the streets (view from South Main Street) of Cedar Falls and simply inquire of people—whom I don’t know—on their view of the city. While there are timely, hot topics to discuss, they inevitably circle back to how great the people of Cedar Falls are towards each other, strangers, and those passing through.

It’s an honor to serve this great city! (view from Greenhill Road) Jim Brown

2 · Fall 2017 Fall 2017 · 3 FALL SEASON YARD WASTE DISPOSAL OPTIONS WINTER IS COMING! DOS & DON’TS OF SNOW REMOVAL Compost Facility— Transfer Station— With over 225 miles of roads and streets in Cedar Falls, providing The Cedar Falls Police Department would like to remind residents 300 block of East Main Street April–October: 7–6 pm (Mon.–Fri.); snow and ice control can be a daunting task. Variations in winter of city ordinance associated with winter weather. Your cooperation weather events make decision making a complex process. will help motorists and pedestrians stay safe this winter. Please The facility will be open through the end of 8 am–3 pm (Sat.) Factors affecting decisions on when to commit resources include: contact the Cedar Falls Police Department at (319) 273-8612 November: Monday–Friday from 7:30 am– November–March: 7–5 pm (Mon.–Fri.); precipitation start time, temperatures, wind conditions, projected if you have any questions. dusk, and Saturday/Sunday 8 am–dusk. 8 am–3 pm (Sat.) precipitation amount, rates of accumulation, etc. Timing is critical. The Transfer Station accepts yard waste Residents are allowed to bring brush, logs, Receiving accurate reliable weather forecasts are a crucial element daily during normal operations; Mondays SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings when formulating decisions. The readiness of equipment, materials are reserved for yard waste only. As an To provide a safe walking surface, property owners are responsible to the site. Brush and twigs are processed and personnel are also a vital component in responding to weather alternative, residents are encouraged to for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks along their property. The separately from yard and garden waste. events. No two storms are alike, yet the goal remains the same— utilize the seasonal Compost Facility for city ordinance requires this to be done in a reasonable amount Please be observant and deposit materials make winter driving as safe as possible. of time following the snowfall; if the owner fails to do so they will accordingly. yard waste disposal. The question of how soon snow plows should be dispatched during receive one notice per season to clear the snow. If it is not clear after The compost facility is intended for Cedar a weather event generates a wide range of opinions. City staff makes the notice or after any other snowfall, the city may have the natural Falls residential use only. Contractors and Leaf Vacuum every effort to stay ahead of a storm. However, committing resources accumulations of snow or ice removed without notice to the property non-residents are prohibited from using Cedar Falls residents may utilize the “call-in” leaf vacuum service too soon for a full plow event can cause fatigue issues for plow owner. The cost of removal will be assessed against the property the facility. offered during October and November by calling the Public Works operators when required to plow non-stop for long periods of time. as taxes and a citation will be issued. Read the entire ordinance at Garbage and demolition materials are Department at (319) 273-8629 to schedule an appointment. At the onset of a snow event with predicted plowable accumulations, www.cedarfalls.com/snowremoval. not accepted at this site. Prior to this service, leaves should be piled directly behind the crews will typically focus on arterial and collector streets until the duration of the event passes. At that time a determination is made DOWNTOWN/COLLEGE HILL SNOW REMOVAL Wood mulch and compost is available to curb—between the street and sidewalk. The cost is $50 per visit. on timing of plowing residential streets. Downtown and College Hill business and property owners will receive Cedar Falls residents free of charge during Please remember the burning of leaves and grass clippings a minimum of 48-hours notice prior to Downtown and College Hill normal operating hours. Residents are is prohibited within the city limits under any circumstances Some of the typical hazards and obstacles faced by snowplow drivers snow removal. Cedar Falls police will put up no parking signs in required to “load their own” so be sure and is considered a municipal infraction. are parked cars, garbage cans, railroad tracks, manhole covers, advance to notify vehicle owners; all vehicles must be removed from to bring containers and shovels. improperly positioned mailboxes, and motorists. Another hazard, especially for motorists, involves snow being placed onto streets from the parking areas so crews can operate the equipment needed to adjacent private property. This creates larger than normal amounts of remove the snow. Please obey the temporary parking restriction to Yard Waste Carts snow which could cause drivers to lose control. Residents and private help city crews in keep the College Hill and Downtown areas safe and attractive. Cedar Falls police also work with Community Main Street On Mondays from October 2–November 27, snowplow operators are asked to refrain from shoveling, blowing, or pushing snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots onto and the College Hill Partnership in an effort to notify property and yard waste carts will be emptied at a reduced vehicle owners of snow removal procedures. fee of $5 per dump. city streets. Snow placed onto streets not only causes a public safety hazard, but also costs additional time and expense for plow operators From November 6–November 17, yard waste to return and clear previously plowed streets. 48-HOUR PARKING carts will be collected citywide as often Vehicles cannot park continuously on a public street for more than as possible. A typical full plow event (snow accumulations over 3") can continue for approximately 10–12 hours depending on equipment availability 48-hours; vehicles in violation are subject to a ticket and tow. When During winter months (December–March) and manpower. Residents and motorists are asked to be patient and vehicles stay in the streets for prolonged periods of time, snow plows yard waste carts are serviced by request. respect plow equipment while performing snow removal operations. are not able to remove the snow from the area. The entire ordinance To schedule a pick up, or for additional Working together will enhance safe winter travel. can be found at www.cedarfall.com/prohibitedparking. information regarding yard waste disposal RECYCLE WASTE VEGETABLE OIL options, please call the Municipal Operations SNOW EMERGENCIES and Programs Department at (319) 273-8629. Information for users of oil fryers When the manager of the Public Works & Parks Department finds Residents are encouraged to mulch leaves Deep frying has become a popular way to prepare turkey for weather conditions are likely to create hazardous road and driving and clippings. Almost without exception, Thanksgiving meals, but oils and other materials, such as grease, conditions, the city may declare snow removal on priority one and lawn clippings should always be mulched can be a big problem if not handled properly. Fats, oils, and two streets will begin and prohibits parking or stopping of vehicles back into the lawn. The benefits of mulching greases are very problematic in the sanitary sewer system, and on designated snow removal routes. While the snow removal is in lawn clippings are too numerous and should not be poured down the drain. Any of these can cause effect, no person should park, abandon, or leave unattended vehicle valuable to ignore—from providing nutrients blockages in the sanitary service line to a home or in the city upon any priority one and two snow removal route; these streets for the soil, to saving significant amounts main. If a blockage occurs, a backup in a home can happen— WHERE’S will be marked with signs displaying the words “Emergency Snow of time and money—mulching the lawn an unpleasant thought, especially during the holiday season. Route.” The entire ordinance can be found at www.cedarfalls.com/ clippings just makes sense. They also add Please be sure these oils are not deposited in the sanitary MY PLOW? snowemergency. valuable organic matter to the soil, similar sewer system and they are recycled or disposed of properly. to leaves mulched in the fall. In order to make the most efficient use of available The City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station offers used vegetable Minimum depth of snow Typical response oil recycling to help with proper handling. Waste vegetable oil before trucks go out resources, the city has established priorities as follows: (WVO) recycling includes any type of liquid vegetable oil used Anti-icing product may be applied prior Arterial streets—The network of streets that must Residents, please remember to… for cooking—canola oil, olive oil, etc. The used vegetable oil is to a storm if deemed beneficial based on Typically the day before the storm arrives be kept open to provide a transportation system • place your yard waste cart at the curb converted into a biofuel additive for diesel fuel. Bacon grease forecasts 1 for police, fire and other emergency units by 7 am on the day of collection. or solid cooking grease (Crisco or other shortening) is not As snow begins to accumulate on road Plow trucks with material spreaders on • place carts at least 3–4’ away from accepted as part of this collection; these should be disposed surfaces priority 1 & priority 2 roads other objects. of in the regular garbage. Plow trucks with material spreaders • remove your cart from the curb no later WVO should not be confused with petroleum based oils. The Trace to 3" continue until all priority 1 & 2 roads Collector streets—Typically through than 8 pm on the day of collection to Transfer Station has been accepting used motor oil for several are addressed 2 residential areas. prevent unwanted service. years which is recycled into new motor oil. Both oil collection City sidewalks & bus stop locations are • not put dirt, sod, or ashes in the Trace to 3" points are clearly marked to prevent cross contamination. addressed yard waste carts. • observe the weight limit of 250 pounds. If you have questions upon arrival at the Transfer Station an All city streets and municipal parking lots attendant will assist you. Other questions can be addressed 3" or more / end of precipitation are plowed and de-icing material applied All other streets and municipal parking lots. to streets as needed 3

by calling the Public Works & Parks Division at (319) 273-8629. Level Priority 4 · Fall 2017 Fall 2017 · 5 THANKS FOR BEING YOUR HOME FOR LOCAL A GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAMMING Consider joining many other Cedar Falls Community Television—Channel 15 E E community leaders who are Stay informed and connected with local government issues. Tune E Z managing their lawns PUT A FR in each month to watch City Council meetings on the first and third WINTER HOLIDAY FIRES without use of weed Mondays, and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on the ON killers. The City of Cedar It’s fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday second and fourth Wednesdays. Also find Cedar Falls Community decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. As you deck Falls, Iowa City, Schools Board of Education meetings on the second and fourth the halls this season, be fire smart. Dubuque, as well as Mondays of the month. several school districts, Read manufacturer’s Although live Christmas Be informed and entertained by locally produced content including tree fires are not common, and thousands of other instructions when they do occur, they residents across Iowa Currents, Serving the Valley, and Veterans of the Cedar Valley. are dangerous. for the number On average, are working to change Many local high school and college athletic events are also televised. of light strands of our attitude towards lawns. This is our ninth season as the production crew for the Panther to connect. every CONSIDER THIS SCENARIO... Good Neighbor Iowa is a statewide Sports Network; the schedule includes four UNI Football 1 34 It’s 2 o’clock in the morning. You and your family are fast asleep when reported home Christmas public education campaign to reduce games and at least six other UNI athletic events. you are jarred awake to the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of tree fires resulted in children’s exposure to commonly-used lawn pesticides. Enjoy all that Channel 15 has to offer including out death. smoke. What will your family do? If you and your family don’t have a It involves school districts, park managers, childcare centers, and these events listed below happening this fall! 2 of home decoration plan in place, it could jeopardize your safety, or even prove deadly. fires are started A heat source too close to the other community leaders who are demonstrating that it is possible Find weekly schedules: www.cedarfalls.com/cabletv. 5 by candles. Christmas tree causes In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes and practical to manage large areas of turf without the use of in of to escape safely after the smoke alarm sounds. That’s why home pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, or fungicides). every the CF High School athletic events fires. escape planning is so critical before a fire situation. It ensures The days for home 1 4 Common lawn weed killers can harm replayed on Channel 15: top candle fires are Make everyone in the household knows how to use the small window children and do pollute local streams. Tuesday October 3 CF Volleyball vs. Iowa City High 4 sure your of time wisely. tree is at Diverse lawns will not harm anyone, Friday October 13 CF Football vs. Cedar Rapids Jefferson Christmas Eve, Christmas least Day, New Year’s Eve and Developing and practicing a home escape plan is like building muscle protect child heath, protect water quality, Friday October 20 CF Football vs. Waterloo East New Year’s Day. memory. That pre-planning is what everyone will draw upon to snap Tuesday November 28 Cedar Falls Girls Basketball v Dubuque Hempstead feet away from heat sources and biodiversity. See who all are leading the Tuesday December 5 Cedar Falls Boys Basketball v Waterloo West 3 like fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, into action and escape as quickly as possible in the event of a fire. way in Iowa: www.goodneighboriowa.org. Keep candles at least candles or heat vents. Also, make sure your Friday December 8 Cedar Falls Girls Basketball v Iowa City High This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme—“Every Second Counts: Local leadership across the state is key to tree does not block exits. Friday December 15 Cedar Falls Boys Basketball v Bolingbrook (IL) Plan 2 Ways Out!”—seeks to better educate the public about the the success of this educational campaign. 12 Saturday December 16 Cedar Falls Girls Basketball v Ankeny Centennial inches critical importance of developing and practicing a home escape plan. Leading pediatrician and other public Get rid of your Saturday December 16 Cedar Falls Boys Basketball v DeLaSalle (MN) away from tree after Fire Prevention Week is October 8–14. health officials at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics advise anything that Christmas or this initiative. Black Hawk County Health Department has endorsed Panther Sports Network events shown live on Channel 15— burns. when it is dry. “Home escape planning is one of the most basic but fundamental the goals of Good Neighbor Iowa. watch for replays after the event: elements of home fire safety, and can truly make the difference Saturday October 7 @ 4 pm UNI Football vs. Western Illinois For more information on how between life and death in a fire situation,” said Lorraine Carli, Ultimately our goal is to transform our culture so we appreciate Saturday October 21 @ 1 pm UNI Football vs. Youngstown State to prevent winter fires, visit: NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. diverse lawns as a way to protect child health, water quality, and www.usfa.fema.gov and www.nfpa.org Saturday November 4 @ 1 pm UNI Football vs. South Dakota In support of Fire Prevention Week, Cedar Falls Fire Rescue biodiversity. The City of Cedar Falls has been at the forefront of reducing pesticide applications on public properties. Candidate forums televised on Channel 15— DID YOU KNOW? Nearly half of holiday decoration encourages every household to develop and practice a plan together. watch for replays after the event: fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source. A home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every For more information please contact [email protected]. Tuesday October 10 @ 7 pm City of Cedar Falls Municipal Candidates Forum level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. • Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them up. It also includes two ways out of every room—usually a door and a • At night, your bicycle must be equipped Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires. TIPS FOR MOTORISTS SAFE CYCLING TIPS window—with a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, (Excerpt from Safe Bicycling in Iowa, Iowa Department of (Excerpt from Safe Bicycling in Iowa, Iowa Department with a headlight, taillight, and reflectors. light pole, or mailbox) a safe distance from the home. Transportation and Iowa Bicycle Coalition) of Transportation and Iowa Bicycle Coalition) • Water your Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is dangerous • Use caution at intersections. Watch for because it can catch on fire easily. • Do not honk the horn at bicyclists. • Always wear a helmet. vehicles turning across your path and • Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can Here are some additional tips for developing and They may be startled and lose control. be prepared to stop. practicing an escape plan with everyone in your home: • Always ride on the right side of look, smell, and feel like real candles. • Use extra caution when passing the road and pass on the left. • Use a rear-view mirror to check traffic • Draw a map marking two exits from each room and a path • If you do use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders bicycles. • Never ride against traffic. behind you. and place them where they cannot be knocked down easily. to the outside from each exit. • Bicyclists might have to swerve to • Obey traffic signs and signals. • Wear brightly colored clothing to make • Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help. avoid road hazards. yourself more visible to motorists. • Make eye contact with motorists. • Close doors behind you as you leave to help slow the spread Know 2 ways out of every room. • Be careful when opening vehicle doors. • Always use appropriate hand signals of smoke, heat, and fire. for bicyclists. (See visual below.) • When in doubt, yield to bicycles. • Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building. • Practice a fire drill twice a year; conduct one at night and SHARE THE ROAD one during the day. Practice using different ways out. It’s the Law: An operator of a • Make sure the address number of your home is clearly motor vehicle shall not project marked and easy for the fire department to see. an item or substance at a bicyclist. Persons violating this law face a fine of $250. Please plan to visit with the firefighters at the Historical Society’s Victorian Home on Thursday, October 12 from 3:30–6:30 pm. Cedar Fall Fire & Rescue will be celebrating 150 years of service Make a fire escape plan. to the City of Cedar Falls, as well as Fire Prevention Week. Left Turn > < Right Turn > Slow or Stop >

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How Can I Detect Fraud and Identify Errors? Here are a few simple steps you can take to detect possible fraud.

Keep records of your health care visits, services, and equipment provided, significant lab work, etc. Also, file copies of any bills or notices from insurance companies, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, as well as canceled checks. Always review your Medicare Summary Notice or Part D Explanation of Benefits, and compare these notices to your own records and receipts to make sure they are correct. Detect mistakes or potential fraud in Medicare payments by tracking your medical services in a Personal Health Care Journal.

Look for three things on your billing statement: 1. Charges for something you didn’t get 2. Billing for the same thing twice 3. Services that were not ordered by you or your doctor

Contact your doctor, clinic or hospital to explain the Medicare payment showing on your Medicare Summary Notice. Don’t be shy to ask; you pay for your Medicare coverage and you want the payments to be right! If you aren’t satisfied with the assistance you receive, contact Senior Medicare Patrol at NEI3A for help. Also, contact Iowa SMP to request a Personal Health Care Journal. Request your copy today at 1-800-423-2449 or email [email protected] .

RENTAL OWNERS PHASE 2 UPDATE All rental properties in the Cedar Falls must Construction continues heading east from have a rental permit to be legally rented. McClain Avenue. Traffic has shifted to new Failure to have a permit on file and posted UNIVERSITY AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION pavement on the south side of the road. in the rental house could result in a $500 The first phase of University Avenue construction wrapped up on July 31 and the new fine and possible eviction of tenants. Construction crews are working on the Coming in 2018: New Medicare Numbers! roadway is fully open. This portion of University Avenue has three roundabouts at If you have questions or concerns, please How Can I Detect Fraud and Identify Errors? To help protect your identity, Medicare is mailing new Medicare Boulder Dr., Holiday Rd., and Waterloo Rd. Each intersection is different, so drivers are north side. Access to businesses on contact Captain Bobby Wright in rental Here are a few simple steps you can take to detect possible fraud. cards. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s reminded to watch the signs in advance of the intersection to know which lane to use, the north side remains in place and all inspections at (319) 273-8697. Keepunique records to you, of insteadyour health of your care Social visits, Security services, Number. and equipment The provided, significant lab work, etc. based on their travel path. Included below are graphic representations of each of the businesses are open during construction! Also,primary file copies goal of of new any Medicarebills or notices cards fromis to decreaseinsurance Medicare companies, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, as roundabouts. They show what is painted on the pavement for each lane. Each graphic Please support these businesses, even if IF IT WAGS, wellbeneficiary as canceled vulnerability checks. to identity theft by removing the also uses pink and blue lines to show how vehicles in either lane are allowed to travel in a roundabout. The information follows the Iowa Driver’s Manual; rules for driving in it may be more inconvenient. Maps for IT NEEDS A TAG! AlwaysSSN-based review number your Medicare from one’s Summary Medicare Notice cards or andPart D Explanation of Benefits, and compare these noticesreplace to with your aown new records unique and Medicare receipts Number. to make sure they are correct. Detect mistakes or potential a roundabout are summarized as follows: open routes and access as well as December 31 is the expiration date for fraud in Medicare payments by tracking your medical services in a Personal Health Care Journal. 1. Slow down as you approach a roundabout. construction updates are available on current pet licenses. If your pet is four Tips to remember: 2. Observe roadway signs and pavement markings and choose a lane. the University Avenue project website months or older they are required to be LookNew for cards three start things mailing on your in Aprilbilling 2018; statement: all cards will be replaced by the April 2019 deadline. 1. Charges for something you didn’t get licensed annually by January 1. Please Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card might arrive 3. As you approach, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. at www.cedarfalls.com/universityave, along 2. Billing for the same thing twice don’t be late, the fees for licensing your at a different time than your spouse’s, friends, or neighbors. with other regular construction updates. 3. Services that were not ordered by you or your doctor 4. Before entering the intersection, yield to vehicles already in the intersection. pet doubles after March 31. • You don’t need to take any action to get your new Medicare card. Look to your left for traffic circulating the roundabout. They have the right Throughout construction access may Contact your doctor, clinic or hospital to explain the Medicare payment showing on your Medicare When registering your pet, please provide • The new card won’t change your Medicare coverage or benefits. of way. Once a gap appears, merge into the roundabout. change based on construction needs. Summary Notice. Don’t be shy to ask; you pay for your Medicare coverage and you want the the following information: proof of rabies 5. Stay in your lane while in the roundabout and proceed according to the payments• There’s to be no right! charge If you for youraren’t new satisfied card. with the assistance you receive, contact Senior Medicare Please drive carefully and watch for changes. vaccination (with rabies tag number and pavement markings. Do not change lanes. Patrol• Genderat NEI3A and for signaturehelp. Also, line contact won’t Iowa appear SMP on to new request Medicare a Personal cards. Health Care Journal. Request expiration date), and proof of spay or neuter. your copy today at 1-800-423-2449 or email [email protected] . 6. Use your turn signal to exit, watch for other vehicles and pedestrians. You can have your veterinarian fax a copy of • Make sure your mailing address is up-to-date. If your address needs to be corrected, the current rabies certificate and proof contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213. TTY: 1-800-325-0778 of alteration to (319) 268-5126. • Destroy your old card upon receiving your new one. If you no longer have your pet(s), would like to receive your tags by mail, or have Watch out for scams questions, please contact (319) 273-8600. Scam artists may try to get your current Medicare Number and other personal information Fees are as follows: by contacting you about your new Medicare card. They often claim to be from Medicare Dogs & Cats Not Altered and use various scams to get your Medicare Number including: $12 ($24 after March 31) • Asking you to confirm your Medicare or Social Security Number so they can send Dog & Cats Altered you a new card. $6 ($12 after March 31) • Telling you there’s a charge for your new card and they need to verify your personal Lost Tag Replacement information. $1 each tag/license • Threatening to cancel your health benefits if you don’t share your Medicare Number Mailing Fee $1 each tag/license or other personal information. University/Boulder University/Holiday University/Waterloo For more information on pet licensing Only give personal information like your Medicare Number to doctors, insurers acting on or Paw Park passes, stop by City Hall at your behalf, or trusted people in the community who work with Medicare. Don’t share your Medicare Number or other personal information with anyone who contacts you by phone, 220 Clay Street or call (319) 273-8600. 515 Main Street (Farmers State Bank bldg.) by appt. email, or by approaching you in person, unless you’ve given them permission in advance. PO Box 546 • Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 Contact Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol with questions regarding the process of receiving 319-243-9170 • [email protected] your new Medicare number and card. Remember, don’t fall victim to scammers during this upcoming transition. Call Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol at 1-800-423-2449 or email [email protected].

Do you have a dog that loves to run and be social, but a yard that doesn’t let them? Visit the Cedar Falls Paw Park! The park is located on South Main Street just south of the Highway 58 overpass. The 3-acre, fenced-in park bodes hilly terrain, waste bags and disposal unit, and a doggie drinking fountain (during warm weather months). It even has a picnic shelter with tables, restrooms, and a parking lot CONNECTED TO OUR COMMUNITY— for pet owners. Annual passes are $15/dog and valid from CONNECTED TO OUR PAST January 1–December 31; day passes are $2/dog. Dogs residing in ACCREDITED by The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® Cedar Falls must be registered with the city to purchase a pass. What a OCTOBER 31 great way for your k-9 to get off-leash exercise and socialize with other dogs! OFFERING access to Endow Iowa Tax Credits for qualifying gifts SERVING donors through the creation of meaningful community legacies 6–8 pm COMMITTED to enhancing Cedar Falls DEVELOPING resources for community enhancement Have a fun, safe, and Join with us to preserve, build, enhance, and shape our community. happy Halloween! You are the foundation. The Foundation is you. www.cf-communityfoundation.org

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Continues... Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881–1954), the last of the five nationally- known best-selling Cedar Falls authors, will be celebrated in October. Several other events will fill out the rest of the fall. MAIN STREET CORRIDOR STUDY Aldrich wrote 13 novels and 200 short stories and is described DOWNTOWN DISTRICT “DECKS THE FALLS” as “one of the highest paid writers of the period.” Two of her The Main Street corridor is a four lane, undivided road through the Each year, Community Main Street coordinates “Deck the Falls” to prepare for Holiday Hoopla center of the city. Prior to 1993, Main Street was part of Iowa Highway novels are set in Cedar Falls: “Miss Bishop” and “Song of Years.” The first novel (set at Iowa State Teachers College) was made into the and the holiday season! During the week of Nov. 13, elves will be busy prepping Santa’s 58. When the new section of Highway 58 was constructed, this Hollywood film “Cheers for Miss Bishop,” which premiered at the Regent Theatre Workshop at the corner of 4th & Main St. for his arrival on Nov. 25. Fresh garland and twinkling removed a significant amount of traffic from the Main Street corridor. in 1941. Aldrich is now in the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. More events continue lights will be wrapped around light poles, and holiday banners will be hung with care! The roadway, in its current condition, is wearing out and needs to be through May of 2018 and will feature local authors focused on area history, It will take many cheerful elves to help decorate downtown Cedar Falls for another spectacular replaced. In the summer of 2016, the city began a corridor study on autobiographical works and more. Main Street from 6th Street to Seerley Boulevard. holiday season to put everyone in a festive mood! If you would like to help decorate, please “Song of Years” Site Tour contact the Community Main Street office at (319) 277-0213 or [email protected]. The city wants to investigate changes and determine the best design Sat., Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. alternative for the corridor. A consultant was hired to review the land Holiday decorations are made possible by generous donations of sponsors, downtown Reservations required by calling 268-4266, seats are limited. use, existing traffic, forecasted traffic, crash history, safety, pedestrian merchants, citywide businesses, and individuals throughout the community. To contribute, Enjoy a guided bus tour of historic sites important to the Aldrich novel and bicycle needs, and types of intersections. visit the CMS website at www.communitymainstreet.org and click the donation button. “Song of Years,” the story of the settling of Cedar Falls by her ancestors. Funds will be used to support decorating and Hoopla festivities. Two public meetings were held on September, 13, 2016, and Tour embarks from 5300 S. Main St., near the round barn. May 23, 2017. Several alternatives were presented at these public RECONSTRUCTED VISIT DOWNTOWN DURING THE input meetings including continue with four lanes (as it is now) or Local Authors Showcase—Michelle Hoover convert to three lanes, with or without a median. The signal delays Sat., Oct. 14, 9:30–11a.m., Cedar Falls Public Library PARKING LOT OPENS ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOOPLA SEASON at the 12th and 18th Street intersection will be evaluated to improve Hoover is the author of the 2017 All Iowa Reads “Bottomland.” Books DOWNTOWN Enjoy holiday fun starting Nov. 24 with an “Operation Santa” kick-off event! How will Santa the traffic flow with a better signal timing plan or the introduction will be available for purchase at 9:30 a.m. prior to the presentation. The wait is over! arrive this year? Experience the magic as Santa arrives on Main St., followed by fireworks, of roundabouts through the corridor. Finally, the Cedar Falls Bike Plan The D parking lot located in downtown and a chance to meet Buddy the Elf and a variety of holiday characters. identifies Main Street as a bicycle corridor. Bicycle, pedestrian and “Song of Years” Cemetery Tour Sun., Oct. 15, 2–3:30 p.m., Hosted by Cedar Falls Historical Society Cedar Falls east of the 100 block is now open. Events for all ages are held every Thursdays and Saturdays in the downtown district, including: aesthetic qualities are anticipated to create a safe, efficient, and The reconstruction project was coordinated a merchant open house, breakfast with winter characters, 5K fun run/walk, family movie, ice multi-modal corridor. The next step is to start the preliminary design at Hillside Cemetery, E. Lone Tree Rd. Key characters from “Song of Years,” Aldrich’s novel of the settling of with the River Place Development and began carvings, cheer contest, ugly sweater contest, and Santa’s beard contest. Holiday Hoopla and survey on Main Street to develop the final recommendations to in late April. In early September, the lot has something for everyone! the City Council. Cedar Falls are buried here, see them come to life to share their story. reopened with a total of 97 spots available Throughout the entire Holiday Hoopla season, enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, letters More information on this project can be viewed on the city’s website Bess Streeter Aldrich’s “The Woman Who Was Forgotten” to the general public. The public parking lot to Santa, window scavenger hunt, toy drive, coloring contest, and Santa’s workshop! at www.cedarfalls.com and selecting the “Special Roadway Corridor Mon., Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Cedar Falls Public Library will be open and accessible throughout the Most events are free of charge, thanks to our sponsors and volunteers! Projects” link under Popular Links. This multimedia presentation and discussion will be led by Jim O’Loughlin, next phase of construction, set to begin in associate professor of languages and literature at UNI. the near future. Visit our official website for more information and updates: www.cfholidayhoopla.com. CEDAR FALLS HOME LISTED Film “Cheers for Miss Bishop” ON NATIONAL REGISTER Sun., Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., Oster Regent Theatre Miss Bishop, a Midwestern woman, overcomes many challenges before she 308 West 3rd Street | Cedar Falls, IA 50613 | (319) 266-5149 | www.cfhistory.org OF HISTORIC PLACES can become a college teacher. The film is based on Aldrich’s novel “Miss Bishop.” In June 2017, VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 501 W. 1st Street, Final Thursday Reading Series also known as the Thurs., Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Hearst Center for the Arts Closed January; Open February–December: Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–4 pm & Sunday 1–4 pm Daniel and Margaret Local authors are invited to share their works at an open mic, featured author Crystal Gibbons takes the stage at 8 p.m. Wild house, was “Cedar Falls Fire Rescue: 150 Years” Program Series the first in Cedar Local Authors Showcase—Linda Wiges Fire Prevention Month Open House Thursday, Oct. 12, 3:30–6:30 pm; Victorian Home Falls to receive Wed., Nov. 1, 7 p.m., Cedar Falls Community Center the residential Elementary students can drop off their fire safety posters, meet firefighters, see a fire truck Wiges will discuss “Revealing Character through Dialogue. designation on the up close, and learn about fire history. Free. National Register Final Thursday Reading Series Five Alarm Chili Cook-offSaturday, Nov. 4, 11–2 pm; Woman’s Club, 304 Clay St. of Historic Places. Thurs., Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Hearst Center for the Arts Show off your chili-making skills or just attend and sample. See our website for more contest and ticket information. This Queen Anne Local authors are invited to share their works at an open mic, style home was built in 1895. Not far from the Ice House Museum, featured author Brooke Wonders takes the stage at 8 p.m. Little Red School House, and Behren’s Rapp Filling Station, it’s a Preserving the Harvest Saturday, Oct. 7, 2 pm; Victorian Home Girl Scout Program: It’s All Fun and Games! graceful, indelible reminder of the city’s history. Holiday Book Fair Hear Glenda Riddle, local master gardener, talk about preserving Saturday, Nov. 11, 9:30–11:30 am; Victorian Home Thurs., Dec. 7, 5–7 p.m., University Book & Supply This home was also nominated for a Preservation Award by the the bounty of summer and fall produce. See Victorian-era food Brownie Scouts are invited to come over and play and earn the Cedar Falls Historical Society and the Cedar Falls Historic Preservation Local authors will have their books for sale and be available for signing, preservation equipment in our home’s kitchen. Free. Making Games badge. Play Victorian parlor games, go on a scavenger Commission. Numerous projects have been completed to restore the just in time for holiday giving. Song of Years Cemetery Walk hunt, create a mystery game, and much more. Preregistration required. $9. home. Three of those projects utilized State Historic Tax Credits, which Local Authors Showcase—Jim Kenyon Sunday, Oct. 15, 2–3:30 pm, Hillside Cemetery won the Judith A. McClure Award for outstanding preservation of a Wed., Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Cedar Falls Public Library Historical Society actors will share the stories of the Streeter family Primping for the Party Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 pm; Victorian Home residential property at this year’s Preservation Summit held in Fort who inspired the characters in Bess Streeter Aldrich’s novel, Song of Discover similarities and differences between Victorian and current Kenyon will discuss his latest book, “A Cow for College.” Dodge, Iowa. The City of Cedar Falls congratulates Susan Card, owner Years. Hear excerpts from her novel and learn about the early settlers trends in hairstyles and cosmetics at this fun and festive event. View of 501 W. 1st Street, for her hard work and loving care of the property. www.cfauthorsfestival.org • www.Facebook.com/CedarFallsIA of Cedar Falls. $5. a mini-exhibit of Victorian hair accessories and styling tools. Free. 10 · Fall 2017 Fall 2017 · 11 304 W. SEERLEY BLVD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 ADULT CLASSES ADULT WORKSHOPS Unless indicated, all Hearst events are free and open to the public. For more information and 319-273-8641 | TheHearst.org Students ages 16+ qualify for adult classes. Nature Photography Workshop other events at the Hearst, visit TheHearst.org. Tuesdays, Sept. 19–Oct. 24 Just in time for beautiful fall colors and wildlife! Learn the basic camera settings and composition EXHIBITS Appreciate the Impressionists that are used in nature photography. Starting GALLERY HOURS In this class you will learn about the Impressionist each class, you will learn about camera controls 06 OCT–26 NOV 2017: movement of 19th Century Europe. Through NEXT YEAR: Original Book Illustrations Monday: Closed Hearst Center for the and composition, the second half of the class WHERE ART HAPPENS lecture, paired with pictures and video, learn focuses on taking photographs in the sculpture by Gary Kelley Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am–9 pm Arts is part of the Department of Municipal about the artists and styles of this era. Bring a garden and in the UNI prairie area. Must have a Wednesday & Friday: 10 am–5 pm friend and learn about this exciting movement! digital camera that has manual settings (no cell 06 OCT–26 NOV 2017: Operations & Programs, Dorothea Lange’s America Saturday & Sunday: 1–4 pm City of Cedar Falls. Time: 6–8 pm phones please). Please note the camera make, Location: Mae Latta Hall model, CF card type, and any camera accessories Joint Opening Reception: October 6 • 5:30–7 pm Instructor: Steven Labadessa you would like to learn about when you register. Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 15 students This workshop is best suited for beginner or low intermediate photography students. Bring your camera and manual to each class. Dates: Sundays, October 1, 8, 15 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm ‘17 Location: McElroy Classroom FALL Instructor: Sheri Huber-Otting Fee: $45 ($40.50) YOUTH CLASSES Students must reach the minimum age requirement before or during the program. Questions may be directed to the Education Coordinator. Art Portfolio Preparation Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 13 Tantalizing Textiles: Sew, Glue, Design Perfect for recent high school graduates! Be a (ages 8–12) YOUTH MISCELLANEOUS step ahead of everyone else. Have your portfolio Messy Mornings (age 3–6 years old) Independent Study Ceramics Studio Passes reviewed & strengthened to be prepared for In this class you will design projects with a variety Raku Children explore a wide variety of materials of textiles, including making your own “buddy,” Independent study includes access to clay studio, college! Students should bring at least 10 through creative and delightfully messy projects. designing a wall hanging & creating your own firing, and use of glazes. Clay must be purchased Raku is finding happiness in life’s accidents, separate art pieces to show of varying mediums A parent or caregiver must accompany the costume. No class October 14.* (in addition to the pass) from the Hearst Center translating to ease and comfort. In raku firing, and an artist statement about their work. participating child. Younger siblings are welcome. at $25/25lbs. Open studio time is available all of nature’s elements are used—earth, fire, Time: 1–3 pm Date: Sunday, October 8 Migrant Mother Time: 10–11 am (No class on Nov. 22) Location: Round Classrooms when the studio is not being used for scheduled air, and water. Take part in this exciting process; Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: Rownd Classrooms Instructor: Nancy Neesen classes. For more information, stop by the front you never know what you will get! Fee: $5/session Limit: 20 students Location: Mae Latta Hall Fee: $27 ($24) Limit: 12 students desk for a handout regarding our ceramic labs or Time: 6–8 pm Ask for Many Messy Morning, all 14 sessions for call the Hearst at 319.273.8641. Instructor: Steven Labadessa EVENTS $65 ($60). Requests for special Messy Morning Location: Adams Ceramic Lab Fee: $20 Intro to Anime Drawing (ages 10–16) Instructor: Ceramic Lab Tech Larry Baker Book Reading sessions for groups and friends are encouraged. Capture the action, emotion & drama of Birthday Party Packages Call the Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504 Fee: $45 ($40.50) + $25 clay Limit: 6 students National Release of his new novel, Anime characters while learning the basics Pick one of our birthday themes—Art Adventure, FROM A DISTANCE for more information. of this unique style. Garden Party (seasonal), Playing with Clay, Oct. 19 7–9 pm Time: 3–5 p.m. Hawaiian Beach Party—and celebrate your big Art Journaling Saturdays, Sept. 23–Oct. 28 Location: McElroy Classroom day at the Hearst Center for the Arts! Parties are This class will guide students to create their own “DoodleSplats”: Print, Paint, and Sketch Instructor: Callie Paar scheduled on Saturday and Sunday afternoons hand-made journal; combining words and images. Film Series Explore drawing, painting, and printing skills Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 students from 1:30–3:30 pm. Themes and art activities All skill levels are welcome. Every class is a new Sponsored by Far Reach. through a variety of wildly colorful age-appropriate are designed for children ages 3–12. Cost is experience! The skills learned in this workshop Oct. 3 The Dust Bowl: projects. Students’ fun, creative, and $140 for up to 15 participating guests; can be used to make journals, guest books, YOUTH WORKSHOPS 5 pm A Film by Ken Burns, Part 1 collaborative works of art are available additional guests may be added at $8 each sketch books, and other bodies of work. Have fun to take home by the end of 6 weeks. Intro to Jewelry: Pendants, Beads & Jewels for up to 25 participating guests. At least one (2012, documentary) (ages 5–10); Saturdays, Nov. 11, 18, 25 making a piece of art that can travel with you! Times: (Ages 10–12) 9–9:50 am supervising adult for every 8 party guest is Time: 1–3 pm Oct. 5 The Grapes of Wrath (Ages 4–5) 10–10:50 am Learn the basics to make your own jewelry! required. Call for more information and/or to Learn to Watercolor with David Prehm Everything from beading your own bracelets, Location: McElroy Classroom 7 pm (1940, unrated) (Ages 6–9) 11–11:50 am set up a private birthday party package. Learn from the master! In this workshop, advance Instructor: Ann Reneé Lighter Location: Rownd Classroom designing your own ceramic pendant, as well Oct. 10 The Dust Bowl: as wrapping “jewels” will be explored. your water coloring skills! Learn different Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 students Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 10 students 5 pm A Film by Ken Burns, Part 2 Time: 1:30–3 pm techniques, compositions, and styles of water color. David Prehm is a seasoned exhibitor of “Muddy Makers”: Ceramics Location: Rownd I Classroom GIFT SHOP Thursdays, Sept. 21–Oct. 26 Oct.2 1 3–5 pm O Brother, Where Art Thou Instructor: Hearst Staff his works, as well as a retired teacher from 7 pm (2000,m PG-13) Students gain and grow in their understanding of Find handmade artwork such as pottery, jewelry, Intro to Drawing ceramics tools and materials through guided play Fee: $30 ($27) New Hampton, IA. A materials list will be cards, books, and more on display by local Learn the basics to drawing. Experiment with provided by instructor at Hearst front desk. Oct. 17 The Dust Bowl: in clay. Each class works through exciting projects artists. For more information about the gift shop, 5 pm A Film by Ken Burns, Part 3 resulting in unique 3D creations. Family Holiday Ornament Workshop; Dec. 3 form, shading, perspective, and subject matter. For intermediate to advanced painters. contact Abby Haigh at 319-268-5508. Times: (Ages 6–9) 9–9:50 am Design unique ceramic ornaments hand-made This class is perfect for the beginning or Date: Wednesday, October 18 Oct. 24 The Dust Bowl: (Ages 10–12) 10–10:50 am by your whole family! Various shapes & glazes intermediate drawing student looking to learn Time: 9 am–12 pm 5 pm A Film by Ken Burns, Part 4 will provide for a fun holiday activity. Creates great (Ages 4–5) 11–11:50 am new skills. Location: McElroy Classroom gifts too! Participants will be able to pick up their PARTICIPATE! Oct. 31 Inherit the Wind (1960, unrated) Location: Adams Ceramics Lab Time: 6–8 pm Instructor: David Prehm work the next week. The Hearst Center encourages everyone to 5 pm Fee: $30 ($27) + $7 clay lab fee Limit: 8 students Location: McElroy Classroom Time: 1:30–3:30 pm participate. Full and partial scholarships are Fee: $50 + materials Instructor: Merle Poland “Show Stoppin”: Drama, Movement, Location: Adams Ceramic Lab available on a case by case basis and the Hearst Red Herring Theatre Instructor: Hearst Staff Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 12 students Linoleum Block Print Workshop and Performance Center is pleased to be able to accommodate Nov. 2 “Rabbit Hole” directed Discover the many aspects of drama, movement, Fee: $10 ($8) per person most individual’s needs. Call 319.273.8641 Show off your own personalized holiday cards! Hand Building—Ceramics by Charles Stilwill, 7 pm and performance through group activities to discuss scholarships and/or special needs. Learn to make your own prints by using the and projects. Enchanting stories, characters, Learn skills and techniques to create abstract reduction method, in which parts of the block are costumes, and more are explored according and/or anatomical ceramic forms. The focus carved away for the ink. The instructor will guide Final Thursday Reading Series to age. The final class day is dedicated to MEMBERSHIPS will be on the processes used to create a variety individuals and demonstrate how to transfer the Open Mic Sign Up: 7 pm, Featured Author: 8 pm performances in Mae Latta Hall at 9:30, Save 10% on classes, workshops, room rentals, of pieces. This studio class is best suited for design to the block, carve the block, and the Oct. 26 Crystal Gibbons 10:30, and 11:30 am. events, and gift shop items. Receive invitations beginners and intermediate students although printing process. Tools/materials are supplied. Time: (Ages 4–5) 9–9:50 a.m. to receptions, concerts, films, and community all levels are welcome. Dates: Saturdays, November 11, 18, 25 Nov. 30 Brooke Wonders (Ages 6–9) 10–10:50 a.m. events. Stay up-to-date with e-mail blasts and Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Time: 1–3 pm (Ages 10–12) 11–11:50 a.m. electronic notifications. Call 319.273.8641 Location: Adams Ceramic Lab Location: Rownd II Classroom Bel Canto Cedar Valley Location: McElroy Classroom Instructor: Ceramic Lab Tech Holiday Concert Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 students for more info. or to join Friends of the Hearst. Instructor: Merle Poland Support access to the arts in the Cedar Valley! Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 8 students Fee: $45 ($41.50) Dec. 10 2 pm 12 · Fall 2017 Fall 2017 · 13 524 MAIN ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 For more information about Library events visit www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us. Registration is available at the Library’s website or by calling (319) 273-8643. M–W: 10a–9p • TH–F: 9a–6p • Sat 9a–5p • Sun 1–5p All events sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library, the Cedar Falls Public Library Community Foundation’s Robert and Shirley Berg Fund, and Kathryn Ray Fund. LIBRARY OF THINGS EXPANSION LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE NOVEMBER FILM NOIR—FORCE GINGERBREAD JAMBOREE The public library is adding guitars, a banjo, a keyboard, bongos, Join us in “reading local” on the first Wednesday of each month OF EVIL Sunday, December 3, from 2–3:30 pm GoPro cameras, Versame Starlings (think “fitbit” that counts words to hear some of our local talent talk about their writing. Wednesday, November 15 @ 6 pm, Large Meeting Room Children ages preschool–6th grade and their you say to your child), canning equipment, and hotspots to our Linda Wiges families are invited to come and decorate “Library of Things.” Check it out! The CFPL November Noir Series presents a feature-length Wednesday, November 1 @ 7 pm, CFPL Meeting Room showing of Force of Evil (1949). With commentary by a gingerbread person. Linda Wiges will kick off the library’s NaNoWriMo (National Novel Dr. Grant Tracey—Professor of Film Studies, Creative BOOK CLUB BONANZA Writing Month) events with a presentation, “Revealing Character Writing, and Popular Culture at UNI. Join us for the film, Wednesday, October 4 @ 7 pm, Cedar Falls Community Center Through Dialogue.” Wiges is the author of Happy Dreams, discussion, and refreshments. 21 DAYS OF TREE TRIM The 3rd Annual Book Club Bonanza is pleased to host special guest Give Me Glory, and Worth the Weight. December 4–22 Garth Stein, the author of The Art of Racing in the Rain and several James Kenyon FRIENDS MORNING AND Different winter-themed crafts will be available other New York Times bestsellers. Stein will talk about his latest December 6 @ 7 pm, Meeting Room to children. projects and there will be an opportunity for Q & A. This event is open EVENING BOOK DISCUSSIONS James Kenyon will discuss his latest title, A Cow for College, and how to the public! CFPL tote bags will be given away while they last. his life experiences have made for rich writing material. Books will Discussion is open to all, no registration required. Check the library’s be available for purchase following the presentation website for schedule and titles. Multiple copies of discussion books There will be no storytimes the week of CLEANSING THE available in the Book Discussion collection. December 24–January 1. Storytimes resume Tuesday, January 2. LANDSCAPE: REMOVING NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH HISTORIC MONUMENTS (NANOWRIMO) EVENTS Wednesday, October 11 @ 6:30 pm, FAMILY MOVIE BOOK CLUBS FOR KIDS Wednesday, November 1 @ 7 pm: Kick Off Presentation, Meeting Room Large Meeting Room Wednesday, October 4 @ 3 pm & 6 pm The youth department has book clubs for children in 3rd–6th grade. Sundays, November 5, 12, 19, 26, from 1–4 pm, Meeting Room For information, call (319) 859-3282. Join UNI Professor of History, Thomas Connors, for a fascinating Saturday, November 18, from 5–10 pm: Night of Writing Dangerously, Join us for a screening of the best short films from this year’s New York glimpse at an historical landscape rapidly receding from the public’s Community Center International Children’s Film Festival. Popcorn and juice will be served. view. The program will touch on the current controversy but will also For all ages. Stop by these open write-ins for quiet writing time and snacks! place the removal of historical monuments in a broader context. AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB Join us for a Kick Off Presentation with Linda Wiges, presenting Question and answer session follows, along with refreshments. The youth department has an after-school club for school-aged “Revealing Character Through Dialogue.” We will again host a PUPPET SHOWS children on Wednesdays at 3 pm. Some events require registration. “Night of Writing Dangerously” party with fancy snacks and a prize To see the schedule visit www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us/youth. ALL IOWA READS for “best dressed.” Can you write 50,000 words in a month? You bet! Fridays, October 6 & December 1 @ 4:30 pm, Youth Department Saturday, October 14 @ 10 am (Doors open at 9:30 am), Meeting Room LITCON 2017 TEEN NIGHT COMMUNITY CENTER Michelle Hoover, author of the “2017 All Iowa Reads” Bottomland, Fridays, October 6 & 20 will be doing a book talk and signing. Books will be only available Saturday, November 11, from 9 am–4 pm The Community Center is available for rentals on weekday evenings and weekends. Call (319) 268-5540 for rental information. for sale before the talk. Keep an eye out for our final schedule—so far Teen Night is a night of supervised, super FUN activities for teens in 7–12th grade while the library is CLOSED! Nerf wars? Games? Open special events will include costume contests SENIOR ACTIVITIES—COFFEE, WRITERS OF THE CEDAR VALLEY for youth, teens, and adults (in the Meeting mic night? Who knows?!?! Teens must arrive before the library closes Room, prizes awarded immediately following), at 6 pm in order to participate. Snacks provided; no registration is MUSIC, BINGO, EXERCISE, & CARDS Sundays, October 15; November 5, 12, 19, 26; and December 17 D&D campaigns, crafts, themed storytime, PS4 required for this FREE event! Monday–Friday from 8am–3pm, hosted by NEI3A; from 1–4 pm Virtual Reality demos, photo booth, balloon No or low cost to participants 60+ Writers and aspiring writers of all genres age 12+ are invited to join animals, and some special appearances. A full schedule is available at www.cedarfalls.com/Community-Center the Writers of the Cedar Valley. Every meeting includes an hour of COLORING ANONYMOUS And we’re bringing back our popular Vendor or call (319) 277-1900. The center is a NEI3A meal site. quiet writing time, an hour of one-on-one or small group feedback Lounge in the Community Center! High Jr. 9th grader—Holmes Art Boezinger, Grace by Tuesdays, October 10, November 7, December 12, from 5:30–7:30 pm; and critique, and an hour of group discussion or guest presentations Saturday, October 21, November 18, December 23, from 2–4 pm This year we will have several events leading up to LitCon 2017, on writing-related topics. No registration is required; simply stop by CARD CLUB HAS EXPANDED! including a D&D Workshop, themed trivia nights, Franken-toy and Join us in the Meeting Room for a relaxed coloring experience! to join the fun. Snacks and coffee provided. Tuesday AND Fridays afternoons @ 12:30 pm Franken-book contests, and a fan-fic flash-fic contest. Check our All coloring pages and supplies are provided. website for the latest information and contest details. CULTURAL LITERACY: ENABLING ACTS, DOMINOS CLUB AFTER-HOURS SPECIAL Tuesday afternoons @ 12:30 pm A DISCUSSION ON THE ADA Join us Thursday nights in October for one of our pre-LitCon events— Wednesday, October 25, 7–8 pm, Meeting Room Themed Trivia! This takes place after-hours; please arrive by 6 pm and ACCESS BROWSING Thursday, November 2, from 6–7 pm STEPS TO BETTER BALANCE Join Kelly Gibbs from UNI Student Disability Services and other guests make your way to the Meeting Room. Trivia consists of three rounds— to discuss Enabling Acts: The Hidden Story of how the Americans with ten minutes each—with a five minute break between rounds. Teams On this evening the library will be open one hour later for individuals & FALL PREVENTION Disabilities Act Gave the Largest US Minority Its Rights by Lennard can have one to five members. Trivia questions are geared towards with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a In addition to free exercise sessions offered by NEI3A, J. Davis. It is not a requirement to read the book ahead of time to those ages 12 and older, although younger participants are welcome neutral environment. The children’s area will feature a shadow puppet instructor Nikkie Carrion is offering this class on participate in the discussion. The library will have a limited number with supervision. Costumes are encouraged! NO registration required. show by storyteller Darrin Crow, a therapy dog, and sensory toys will balance and fall prevention. The class is six weeks and of copies available for check out during October. Please stop by the The winning team will choose a prize from our Prize Chest. be available. The library will use lower lighting to accommodate those begins Monday, October 2. Cost is $40 and includes Service Desk to check out a copy. Our Cultural Literacy series will go October 5: Harry Potter Trivia October 12: Star Wars Trivia with light sensitivity. The library is closed to the general public during “Fitting in Fitness In: Using Cues to Action” DVD. on hiatus for November and December—continuing in January 2018. October 19: Superhero Trivia October 26: Disney Trivia this hour. Call (800) 481-7449, ext. 101 for registration info.

14 · Fall 2017 Fall 2017 · 15 110 E. 13TH ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8636 RECREATION EXERCISE @ THE REC! YOUTHCenter BASKETBALL TUMBLE AND INDOOR PARK HIT & KICK 2017 COED BASKETBALL: 2018 GIRLS BASKETBALL: MOVE WITH US! Indoor Park is a drop-in program in which Mon, Wed 5:30–6:20pm KINDERGARTEN 3RD & 4TH GRADE AGE 3–KINDERGARTEN parents of preschool age children have the Begins: October 28 Begins: January 13 opportunity to bring their children to the POWERHOUSE Children MUST be 3 years old prior to start Tues, Thurs 5:30–6:20pm Day/time: Saturdays @ 9am & 10am Day/time: Saturdays @ 9–10:25am Recreation Center Gym where toys and play Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Location: Lincoln Elementary of program, no exceptions. Children must equipment will be available to the children BARRE Fee: $30 ($35 after October 22) Fee: $35 ($40 after January 7) be out of diapers, potty trained, and follow providing a safe controlled climate park Mon, Wed, Fri 10–10:50am; This 6 session program will teach boys This 6 session program is designed to directions. environment during the winter months. Tues, Thurs 5–5:25pm and girls the fundamentals and basic give girls the opportunity to play, learn, Session I Begins: Age: Parents and preschool age October 7 (for 6 weeks) BODY BLAST skills of basketball in a fun, organized, and enjoy the game of basketball in an children only. (No older siblings Session II Begins: Mon, Wed, Fri 5–6:05am; and non-competitive atmosphere. energetic and organized atmosphere. allowed in the gym during January 13 (for 6 weeks) Mon, Wed, Fri 9–9:50am; *Sponsored by Amvets Post 49 *Sponsored by Cedar Falls Lions Club Indoor Park.) CHECK OUT OUR Tues, Thurs 10–10:30am; Day: Saturdays Session I: October 3–December 21 Expert Class Mon, Wed 4:30–5:20pm 2018 COED BASKETBALL: 2017 BOYS BASKETBALL: Times: Ages 3–5: 10am; Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays NEW LOOK AT 1ST & 2ND GRADE 3RD & 4TH GRADE Age 4–K: 11am Time: 9am–2pm LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Begins: January 13 Begins: October 28 Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Fee: Daily Rate $3/children 9 months+; WWW.CEDARFALLS.COM/ Mon, Wed, Fri 8am RECREATION Day/time: Saturdays @ 11am Day/time: Saturdays @ 9am or 10:30am Fee: $32 (Registration available Session Fee $40 YOGA/PILATES Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Location: Lincoln Elementary at the Rec Center or online) This program meets only when CF Public STRETCH YOGA Fee: $30 ($35 after January 7) Fee: $35 ($40 after October 22) Class will teach your child rolling, moving, Schools are in session. In the event of a Tues, Thurs 8am This 6 session program will teach This 6 session program is designed to and dancing! We ask parents to refrain from school holiday, scheduled day off, or weather being in the room; the children benefit from SPORTS YOGA the fundamentals and basic skills give boys the opportunity to play, learn, related cancellation, Indoor Park will not be ADULT EXERCISE— having no distractions. Mon, Wed, Fri 9am; Mon, Wed 5:30pm of basketball in a fun, organized, and enjoy the game of basketball in an held. If you have a day in question, please FITNESS PASS and non-competitive atmosphere. energetic and organized atmosphere. call the Rec Center at (319) 273-8636. The Cedar Falls Recreation Center offers PILATES *Sponsored by 1st National Bank *Sponsored by Cedar Falls Lions Club Tues, Thurs 5:30–6am HOME SCHOOL FITNESS one or four month fitness passes permitting STUDENTS 1–6 GRADE your unlimited access to any fitness class CHISEL 2017 GIRLS BASKETBALL: 2018 GIRLS BASKETBALL: DID SOMEONE that does not require pre-registration. A Mon, Wed 5–5:30pm; Sat 9:15am; 1ST & 2ND GRADE 4TH, 5TH & 6TH GRADE Session 2: October 30–December 7 recreation facility membership is not needed Tues, Thurs 9am; Tues, Thurs 6–6:30am Begins: October 28 Begins: January 13 (no class November 23) SAY PICKLE BALL? Days: Monday & Thursday to purchase a fitness pass. Fitness passes are Day/time: Saturdays @ 11am Day/time: Saturday @ 10:30–11:55am Pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport, TRX TRAINED Times: 11–11:45am half price for Rec Center members. Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Location: Lincoln Elementary is a game that’s a cross between tennis, Tues, Thurs 4:30–5:20pm Fee: $35/session for Rec members; Fee: $30 ($35 after October 22) Fee: $35 ($40 after January 7) badminton, and ping pong; it’s just plain fun Several classes are pre-registered and you $40/session for Non-Rec members must sign up at the front desk—these classes CYCLING This 6 session program will teach This league will provide players with for everyone, no matter their age. The game First come first serve. This is a high energy, boot camp style youth are an additional cost and it is noted on the the fundamentals and basic skills an opportunity to learn and further their can be played indoors and out. There are Tues, Thurs 5:15am; Tues, Thurs 9am; fitness class with a lot of variety including description. A fitness pass is not required to of basketball in a fun, organized, basketball skills through team practices several marked outdoor courts in Cedar Falls Mon, Wed 4:30pm; Mon, Wed 5:30; strength and cardio. Classes are instructed sign up for these classes. and non-competitive atmosphere. and organized games. and at the Cedar Falls Rec Center. The Cedar Tues, Thurs 5:30pm; Sat 8:30am; Sat 9:30am by nationally certified personal trainers. *Sponsored by 1st National Bank *Sponsored by Cedar Falls Rough Risers Falls Pickleball Club is 150 members strong Session 3 September–December ZUMBA® Kiwanis Club and growing…we’d like you to join us! All 4 month pass $96 ($48 members) Sun 4pm; Mon, Wed 10am 2018 BOYS BASKETBALL: those from beginners to skilled are welcome. 1 month pass $35 ($30 members) 1ST & 2ND GRADE 2018 BOYS BASKETBALL: SIMPLY STRETCH To learn more, visit the CF Pickleball Club (Cannot run into the next month) Begins: January 13 5TH & 6TH GRADE Wed 11–11:30am website at www.cfpickleball.com. PICKLE ON! One time class tryout $5 Day/time: Saturdays @ 9am & 10am Begins: Tuesday, January 16 Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Practices: Monday & Tuesday 4–5pm WINTER WEATHER: Regardless of Cedar Falls PRE-REGISTERED CLASSES Schools weather delays or cancellations all Fee: $30 ($35.00 after January 7) Games: Start late January and played 1/2 PRICE WITH A MEMBERSHIP This 6 session program will teach Thursday nights between 7–9pm Rec Center fitness classes will be offered and OR FITNESS PASS: held as scheduled. the fundamentals and basic skills Location: Various CF Schools (Players ROCK ON! of basketball in a fun, organized Divided by School) SKATE PARK Extreme class for extreme results! and non-competitive atmosphere. Fee: $40 ($45 after January 10) TEMPORARILY Classes include cycling, core work, *Sponsored by 1st National Bank This league will provide players with CLOSING Sign up for boot camp, strength, and kick boxing. an opportunity to learn and further their Mon, Wed, Fri 5:15am $52/month The Cedar Falls skate park will be at www.cedarfalls.com/notifyme basketball skills through team practices and organized games. closed beginning in December due to to receive a monthly newsletter CIRCUIT WEIGHT CLASSES Tues, Thurs 4:30pm $28/month *Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing construction of a sanitary sewer trunk with our programs. line. Phase II of the Dry Run Creek CARDIO-CYCLING CLASS Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is “Cedar Falls Recreation” Mon, Wed, Fri 8am $42/month set to begin this winter and will impact Center on Facebook for updates the area of the skate park. All park and information! features will be removed and stored A FULL LISTING OF CLASSES IS AVAILABLE until the project is complete. The park Follow us at twitter.com/cfrec at www.cedarfalls.com/fitness. is anticipated to reopen at its current location in June 2018. 16 · Fall 2017 Fall 2017 · 17 TOURISM CALENDAR OF EVENTS 13 The Martial Artists and 21 Saturday Fun Day 2 Red Herring Theatre 24 Holiday Hoopla Kick-Off 5 Spotlight Series: UNI OCTOBER Acrobats of Tianjin, Cedar Falls Motorsports Collective Hearst Center, Downtown Cedar Falls Holiday Concert *GBPAC, People’s Republic of Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 304 W Seerley Blvd. 7pm 277-0213 6–8pm 8201 Dakota St. 7:30pm China *GBPAC, 8201 987-2537 11am–4pm 273-8641 thehearst.org cedarfallsdowntown.com 273-4849 uni.edu/music AQUATICS Dakota St. 7pm racecfmp.com 4 Five Alarm Chili Cook-Off 25 Small Business Saturday 7 UNI Men’s Basketball 877-549-7469 gbpac.com WATER EXERCISE 21 Mark Lowry Riverview Cedar Falls Woman’s Club, Downtown Cedar Falls vs UT Arlington McLeod OPEN REC SWIM LAP SWIM (16 years +) 13–14 Cedar Falls Woman’s Conference Center, 304 Clay St. 11am–2pm 277-0213 10am–5pm Center, 2501 Hudson Rd. AQUA TRIM (Note time change.) Club Annual Rummage & 439 N Division St. 266-5149 cfhistory.org cedarfallsdowntown.com 273-4849 unipanthers.com AUGUST 24–MAY 25 AUGUST 24–MAY 25 268-0787 7pm Bake Sale 304 Clay St. 4 UNI Football vs South 25 Winter Wonder’Loo 7 Jingle & Mingle on Main riverviewministries.com Session II: October 9–November 8 Fri 4–8pm; Sat 8am–2pm Dakota UNI-Dome, & Small Biz Saturday Downtown Cedar Falls 266-1431 HOLMES POOL 505 Holmes Dr. 319-553-3012 22 Film: Cheers for Miss 2501 Hudson Rd. 1pm Downtown Wloo. 277-0213 5–8pm Monday & Wednesday, 6:45–7:30pm cedarfallswomansclub.com 9/30–15 Superheroes Bishop—Part of the 273-4849 unipanthers.com 291-2038 3pm cedarfallsdowntown.com Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 7–8:45pm Sunday 6–6:50pm 14 Cedar Valley Fall Cedar Falls Authors mainstreetwaterloo.org Session III: November 15–December 18 Lampost Theatre, 4 Dirty Dancing *GBPAC, 8–10;15–17 The Best Endurance Festival Festival Oster Regent Sunday 1–3:45 pm Tuesday/Thursday 6:15–7pm*; 8:55–9:50pm 204 W. Seerley Blvd. 8201 Dakota St. 2&7:30pm 27 Cedar Valley Christmas Christmas Pageant Monday & Wednesday, 6:15–7pm Theatre, 103 E Main St. Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm The Runner’s Flat 7am 877-549-7469 gbpac.com *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. Hope Martin Theatre, *NO Lap Swim August 24–November 6 from 277-5283 4:30pm 277-8034 lampost.com 120 Main St. 277-1154 234-2839 6:30pm 225 Commercial St, Wloo. 6:15–7pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays Location: Holmes Pool osterregent.com 5 UNI Men’s Basketball therunnersflat.com cedarvalleyclubs.org Fri 7pm; Sat & Sun 2pm PEET POOL 525 E. Seerley Blvd. 319-553-3011 Fee: $32 3–6 Waverly Horse Sale vs North Carolina- 14 Spoken 4 & Larry 26 Final Thursday Reading 291-4494 wcpbhct.org Waverly Sales Inc., Pembroke McLeod Center, 29–Dec 3 Mother Courage DeLawder as Barney Fife Series—Crystal Gibbons Saturday 1–3:45 pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:45–7:30am 2212 5th Ave NW, Waverly 2501 Hudson Rd. and Her Children 9 Santa Snow Shuffle 5K (Branson Style) Riverview Hearst Center, 304 W 352-2804 waverlysales.com 273-4849 unipanthers.com UNI Strayer Wood Theatre, Fun Run/Walk 8am DEEP WATER AQUA TRIM Seerley Blvd. 7:15pm Conference Center 257 W 27th 7:30pm; State & 2nd Sts. 277-0213 4–6 Halloween Hikes 439 N. Division St. 273-8641 thehearst.org 9–11; 16,17 IAHSAA State Session II: October 9–November 8 River Hills School, 273-2149 Sun 2pm cfholidayhoopla.com 268-0787 7pm Semi-Final & Final WINTER SWIM PASSES DAILY RATE 2700 Grand Blvd. 28 Western Home Craft theatre.uni.edu Monday & Wednesday, 7:30–8:15pm riverviewministries.com Football Playoffs 9–10 Winter Wonderland. Show & Sale Windridge, 277-2187 6–7:30pm UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd. 29 UNI Men’s Basketball Hick’s Place, RATE / MEMBER RATE NON-RESIDENT RATE Infant (2 & Under) $3 14 Saturday Fun Day 5311 Hyacinth Dr. 9am Session III: November 15–December 18 hartmanreserve.org 273-4849 iahsaa.org vs UNLV McLeod Center, 6658 Pashby Rd. 12:30–4pm westernhomecommunities.org Youth/Senior $75 / $25 $80 Youth 3–Adult $4 Cedar Falls Motorsports 2501 Hudson Rd. 504-2883 hicksplace.biz Monday & Wednesday, 7–7:45pm 5 Academy of St Martin Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 10–12; 16–19 The Trip to Adult $95 / $25 $100 28 Saturday Fun Day & 273-4849 unipanthers.com in the Fields Chamber 987-2537 11am–4pm Bountiful Hope Martin 10 Cedar Valley Chamber Hallowild Cedar Falls Family $150 / $50 $140 Location: Holmes Pool Ensemble *GBPAC, racecfmp.com Theatre, 225 Commercial 30 Final Thursday Reading Music: Bel Canto Holiday Motorsports Park, 7227 8201 Dakota St. 7pm St, Wloo. 7pm; Sun 2pm Series—Brook Wonders Concert Hearst Center, Fee: $32 15 Song of Years Cemetery Waverly Rd. 11am–4pm 877-549-7469 gbpac.com 291-4494 wcpbhct.org Hearst Center, 304 W 304 W Seerley Blvd. 2pm 987-2537 racecfmp.com Walk Hillside Cemetery, Seerley Blvd. 7:15pm 273-8641 thehearst.org 6–7; 13–14; 20–21; 27–28; 31 E. Lone Tree Rd. 2pm 10 UNI Women’s Basketball 28–29 USA Wrestling 273-8641 thehearst.org Panic Park Rotary Reserve, 266-5149 cfhistory.org vs IUPUI McLeod Center, 10 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Preseason Nationals POOL RENTAL 5932 N Union Rd. 7–11pm 2501 Hudson Rd. 7pm Dubuque McLeod Center, 16 Bess Streeter Aldrich’s UNI-Dome, panicpark.org 273-4849 unipanthers.com 2501 Hudson Rd. Public pools are available throughout the school year on most The Woman Who was 2501 Hudson Rd. 9am DECEMBER 6 Spotlight Series: UNI 273-4849 unipanthers.com Saturday and Sunday evenings after 4pm for private parties. Forgotten Cedar Falls preseasonnationals.com 11 wcfsymphony concert: Jazz Band One and Jazz Public Library, 268-4266 Serenades Brown Derby 10 UNI Women’s Basketball 28 Witches Walk Reservations are recommended two weeks in advance and Panthers UNI Campus, Ballroom, 618 Sycamore St, vs Wisconsin Parkside 524 Main St. 7pm Downtown Cedar Falls Bengtson Auditorium— cfauthorsfestival.org W’loo 5 & 8:30pm McLeod Center, 2501 dependent on availability; rates are as follows: 277-0213 10am–5pm Russell Hall 7:30pm 273-3373 wcfsymphony.org Hudson Rd. 2pm cedarfallsdowntown.com $60/hr for parties up to 75 people 273-2028 uni.edu/music 17 UNI Women’s Chorus & 273-4849 unipanthers.com 12–19 Festival of Trees $75/hr for parties over 75 people Varsity Men’s Glee Club 29 wcfsymphony concert: 6–8;12–15 20th Century *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St, 10 wcfsymphony concert: Gary Kelley’s Nachtmusik Oster Regent Theatre, Cedar Falls 268-3161 The Snowman *GBPAC, For reservations, call Chris Schoentag at (319) 273-8636 273-2028 7:30pm *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 103 Main St. 7:30pm; uni.edu/music wheatoniowa.org/festival- 8201 Dakota St. 4pm or email [email protected]. 273-3373 4pm 277-5283 Sun 2pm of-trees 273-4849 wcfsymphony.org osterregent.org 19 Spotlight Series wcfsymphony.org 1–3;8–10 Winter Concert: Northern Iowa 13 UNI Men’s Basketball 11 UNI New Horizons Band 6 Girls’ Night Out 29 Vintage Hitchcock Wonderettes Oster Symphony Orchestra vs Alcorn State McLeod Concert *GBPAC, Downtown Cedar Falls Oster Regent Theatre, Regent Theatre, *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. Center, 2501 Hudson Rd. 8201 Dakota St. 7:30pm 277-0213 5–9pm 103 Main St. 7:30pm; 103 Main St. 7:30pm; BIRTHDAY PARTIES 273-2028 7:30pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 273-2028 uni.edu/music cedarfallsdowntown.com 277-5283 Sun 2pm 277-5283 Sun 2pm uni.edu/music All party dates and times are based on osterregent.org 14 UNI Women’s Basketball osterregent.org 14 Hoopla Cheers. 6 Lily Tomlin *GBPAC, 19–22; 26–29 The Aliens vs Iowa State McLeod Downtown Cedar Falls availability. Reservations are recommended 30 Halloween Hoopla! 1–2 UNI Varsity Men’s Glee 8201 Dakota St. 7pm UNI Strayer Wood Theatre, Center, 2501 Hudson Rd. 277-0213 6–9pm 877-549-7469 gbpac.com *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. Club Christmas Variety at least several weeks in advance. Once your SCUBA & SNORKELING 257 W 27th St. 7:30pm; 273-4849 7pm cfholidayhoopla.com 273-2028 7:30pm Show *GBPAC, 8201 6–7; 13–14 A Wrinkle in 273-2149 Sun 2pm Unipanthers.com date is booked, you will have 48 hours to pay 12–2pm on the second Sunday of each month at Peet Pool uni.edu/music Dakota St. Fri 7:30pm; 16 UNI Fall Commencement Time Hope Martin Theatre, theatre.uni.edu the full fee amount. For questions or to book 15 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm McLeod Center, 2501 225 Commercial St, Wloo. 31 Trick or Treat Downtown. Discover Snorkeling 19 The Kramers Riverview Wartburg. McLeod Center, Hudson Rd. 273-2112 11am a party call the Rec Center at (319) 273-8636 Downtown Cedar Falls. 273-4849 uni.edu/music Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm Conference Center, 2501 Hudson Rd. uni.edu/commencement $27/day + admission 291-4494 wcpbhct.org 277-0213 3:30–5pm 2 Breakfast with Santa or email: [email protected]. 439 N Division St. 273-4849 unipanthers.com cedarfallsdowntown.com Cedar Falls Community 16 Movie Magic Introductory snorkeling class designed to teach necessary skills for a 7 Pink Ribbon Run 268-0787 7pm 16–18 Holiday Shop Hop/ Center, 528 Main St. Oster Regent Theatre, Themed Party Birthday Party Cedar Falls Public Library, riverviewministries.com 31 Citywide Trick-or-Treat safe and enjoyable experience in the underwater world. Equipment is Downtown Ingredients 277-0213 8–11am 103 Main St. 10am 524 Main St. 277-0213 8am 6–8pm For kids ages 4–12. Number of guests vary 20 The Simon & Garfunkel Downtown Cedar Falls. cedarfallsdowntown.com 277-5283 osterregent.org provided. Reservations made by calling Scuba Too at (319) 268-4201. cedarfallsdowntown.com Story *GBPAC, 8201 277-0213 10am depending on theme. 2 Holiday Celebration 17 A Celtic Family Christmas 7 UNI Football vs Western Dakota St. 7pm cedarfallsdowntown.com Scuba Sunday NOVEMBER John Deere Tractor & *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. Illinois (Homecoming) 877-549-7469 gbpac.com $135 (Includes: cake, punch, paper products, 17–19 Minnesota Ballet Engine Museum, 877-549-7469 2pm $10, payable in advance to Scuba Too UNI-Dome, supervisor to lead party) 21 Fall Family Fun Day Presents The Nutcracker 500 Westfield Ave, gbpac.com For anyone eight years or older wishing to use their own equipment 2501 Hudson Rd 4pm *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St, Downtown Cedar Falls Waterloo 9am–1pm 17 UNI Women’s Basketball Pizza add-on: 3 Large 1-topping pizzas for $25 273-4849 unipanthers.com Cedar Falls Fri 7pm; to practice scuba skills. Equipment rental and class reservation made 277-0213 1–4pm visitjohndeere.com vs Iowa McLeod Center, 12–13 Spotlight Series: UNI cedarfallsdowntown.com 273-4849 Sat. & Sun 3pm by calling Scuba Too at (319) 268-4201. 3 Christmas Celebration— 2501 Hudson Rd. 2pm Standard Party Fall Opera Performance gbpac.com 21 UNI Football vs UNI Women’s Chorus 273-4849 unipanthers.com For kids ages 7–12 with up to 20 guests. UNI Campus, Bengtson Scuba Tune Up Youngstown State 18 UNI Men’s Basketball vs 304 Clay St. Auditorium—Russell Hall 21 Baby It’s Cold Outside (Family Weekend) Chicago State McLeod 266-1431 2–4pm $115 (Includes: cake, punch, two hour available $57, payable in advance to Scuba Too 273-2028 7:30pm Downtown Cedar Falls, UNI-Dome Center, 2501 Hudson Rd. cedarfallswomansclub.com uni.edu/music 2 Spotlight Series: Concert 277-0213 6–8pm time slot including the Multi-Purpose Room This class is designed to review and update your Scuba knowledge 2501 Hudson Rd. 1pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com Chorale and UNI Singers 3 Straight No Chaser Songs cfholidayhoopla.com and skills. Must have proof of certification as a scuba diver. 273-4849 unipanthers.com 18 UNI Football vs Indiana and FitGym. Supervisor NOT included *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. of Christmas *GBPAC, 22 UNI Men’s Basketball vs State (Senior Day) in party.) Reservations made by calling Scuba Too at (319) 268-4201. 273-2028 7:30pm 8201 Dakota St. 7pm Xavier McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, uni.edu/music 273-4849 gbpac.com 2501 Hudson Rd. Pizza add-on: 3 Large 1-topping 2401 Hudson Rd. 4pm Discover Scuba 273-4849 unipanthers.com pizzas for $25 $42 (includes equipment), payable in advance to Scuba Too 273-4849 unipanthers.com Times Available: Let our instructor introduce you to scuba diving in a safe, controlled FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com Saturdays: 1–2:30pm or 3–4:30pm environment. You must be at least 8 years old and complete/sign a 6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Discover Scuba statement. Reservations made by calling Scuba Too (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 Sundays: 1–2:30pm *GBPAC: Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. at (319) 268-4201. www.cedarfallstourism.org All times and dates subject to change. 18 · Fall 2017 Fall 2017 · 19 City of Cedar Falls PRSRT STD 220 Clay Street ECRWSS Cedar Falls, IA 50613 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Public Meetings Cedar Falls, IA Permit No. 41 2 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm 3 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Duke Young Room 5:15 pm Postal Customer 4 Library Board of Trustees, Library 4:00 pm Cedar Falls, IA 50613 9 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm 10 Housing Commission, City Hall Conference Room 5:00 pm 11 Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room 2:00 pm Please correct your Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room 4:00 pm Cedar Falls Utilities calendar to reflect Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm the City Council 12 Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center 4:30 pm meetings on 16 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm October 2 and 16. Human Rights Commission, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm

OCTOBER 18 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center 4:00 pm 23 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm 25 Art & Culture Board, Hearst Center for the Arts 4:30 pm Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm

1 Library Board of Trustees, Library 4:00 pm 6 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm 7 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Duke Young Room 5:15 pm 8 Community Center & Senior Services Board, Cedar Falls Community Center 1:00 pm Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room 2:00 pm Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room 4:00 pm Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm 9 Health Trust Fund Board, Duke Young Room 7:30 am Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center 4:30 pm NOVEMBER 14-19, 2017 13 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm 14 Housing Commission, City Hall Conference Room 5:00 pm NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 14 14-19,5:00 p.m. 2017 to 7:30 p.m. 15 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center 4:00 pm Festival at Night 20 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm NOVEMBER 1514 9:305:00 a.m. p.m. to to 11:30 7:30 p.m.a.m. Human Rights Commission, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm Festival“Unwrap at the Night Magic” Christmas Brunch & Program 21 Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm NOVEMBER 15 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 22 Art & Culture Board, Hearst Center for the Arts 4:30 pm N“UnwrapOVEMBER the Magic” 16 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CelebratingChristmas Brunch Service: & Program 27 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Veterans’ Holiday Breakfast & Program Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm NOVEMBER 16 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. NCelebratingOVEMBER Service: 16 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. GamesVeterans’ in Holidaythe Trees Breakfast & Program 4 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm NOVEMBER 1716 12:3011:00 p.m.a.m. to 4:302:00 p.m. 5 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, “MagicGames inon the the Trees Runway” Duke Young Room 5:15 pm Fashion Show & Luncheon 6 Library Board of Trustees, Library 4:00 pm NOVEMBER 17 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. N“MagicOVEMBER on the 18 Runway” 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm FashionMrs. Claus Show Kitchen & Luncheon Bake Sale 12 Housing Commission, City Hall Conference Room 5:00 pm NOVEMBER 18 10:009:00 a.m. a.m. to to 12:00 1:00 p.m. 13 Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room 2:00 pm Santa’sMrs. Claus Workshop Kitchen Bake Sale Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room 4:00 pm NOVEMBER 1918 10:001:00 a.m. p.m. to to 12:00 2:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm TeddySanta’s Bear Workshop Tea 14 Health Trust Fund Board, Duke Young Room 7:30 am Gallery of Trees and Exhibits can be NOVEMBER 19 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. viewed November 15–19 at the Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center 4:30 pm Teddy Bear Tea Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. 18 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm Gallery of Trees and Exhibits can be Human Rights Commission, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm Log ontoviewed www.wheatoniowa.org/festival November 15–19 at the Gallagherfor more Bluedorn information Performing and Artsonline Center. DECEMBER Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm registration for events. Log onto www.wheatoniowa.org/festival 20 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center 4:00 pm for more information and online 27 Art & Culture Board, Hearst Center for the Arts 4:30 pm registration for events. Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm

Changes and cancellations are noted at www.cedarfalls.com. 20 · Fall 2017