Posted by Sarah Karlen - (email) Posted On: 5/9/2008 21st Annual ICARE Pancake Breakfast Serving: Pancakes, fresh fruit, sausage,juice & coffee When: Sunday, June 8 (8am - 1pm) Where: Ped Mall—Downtown Iowa City (During the Arts Festival) Tickets: Pre-event: $10/adult Day of event: $13/adult *Children 7 and under eat FREE with purchase of an adult ticket. Visit www.icareiowa.org/tickets to order tickets online or stop by one of these Iowa City businesses: Fin & Feather, Hands Jewelers, New Pioneer, Prairie Lights and Velvet Coat. Proceeds support ICARE’s HIV/AIDS education/prevention programming and case management services—connecting individuals with the resources they need to live a better life. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Wendy Hogan at (319) 248-3914 or e-mail whogan@meccaia.com. We hope to see you there!

Posted by Patrick Knight - (email) Posted On: 5/8/2008 Marion Christian Church Beach Party VBS will take place Sunday July 6th through Thursday, July 10th, from 6PM to 8PM We are excited to welcome all children ages 3-completed 5th grade to come "Surf our way through the Scriptures"! Vacation Bible School is free of charge! Register online at http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?490371

Posted by Sarah Karlen - (email) Posted On: 4/28/2008 May 13 (Noon - 1pm) This FREE, one-hour open house offers an interesting overview of the Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) and the services we provide. Join us for a tour of our facilities, say hello to our staff and learn about MECCA’s unique approach to serving our community. Please feel free to bring a guest as well. We will start the tour at 438 Southgate Ave., Iowa City. At the end of your visit, we invite you to take a complimentary lunch or dinner snack with you. To RSVP, please send an e-mail to meetus@meccaia.com or call (319) 248-3977. To learn more about MECCA visit www.meccaservices.com.

Posted by Warren J. Fried - (email) Posted On: 4/16/2008 Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects 6% of the population. It's a condition that affects each individual differently, but one constant remains: Dyspraxia affects the ability to judge, interpret and perceive. Dyspraxia USA, a non-profit organization based in Chicago, seeks to generate awareness, increase diagnosis, and help people with this condition throughout the United States. For more information, to volunteer or to become a member, please visit www.dyspraxiausa.org or call 1-773-248-3476. Together we can make the world a better place for those living with Dyspraxia and their families.

Posted by Elizabeth Bierman - (email) Posted On: 3/21/2008 Angelman Syndrom Walk a thon- SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008 LOCATION: DES MOINES CITY HALL 400 ROBERT D. RAY DRIVE (AT THE CORNER OF E. LOCUST & ROBERT D. RAY DRIVE) DES MOINES, IA REGISTRATION TIME: 8:00AM, WALK START 9:00AM FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: KINA MANN AT 515-324-9716 OR KINA.J.MANN@WELLSFARGO.COM TO REGISTER CALL: 1-800-432-6435 OR REGISTER ON-LINE AT: WWW.FIRSTGIVING.COM/ANGELMANWALK Everyone who pre-registers with the ASF by 4/22/08 and attends a local walk will receive a 2008 walk-a-thon participant t-shirt (given at the local walk site) and a free pre-registration gift (while supplies last).

Posted by Micki - (email) Posted On: 12/28/2006 Click here for the American Red Cross Website