Prime Time Dance Competition
March 30 - April 2, 2023
Mid-America Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
PrimeTime Dance was launched in 2006 with the idea that every competition can have the excitement and fun of a national finals! Bringing the professional hosting and event management experience developed at Showbiz since 1988, and combining it with our PrimeTime Live Finals, we have developed a unique competition that is fun for students of all levels.
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Talent on Parade Regional Competition
March 30 - April 2, 2023
Mid-America Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Talent On Parade has become a source for changing lives for the better through its many programs. Although traditional dance competition is our foundation, we are so much more than that now. Talent On Parade is a year around dance education, performance, and training company. We host dance competitions in the first half of the year, dance camps in the summer, workshops in the fall, and specialty events throughout.
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IA/NE Women Veteran & Entrepreneur Roundtable and Networking Opportunity
March 31, 2023
7:30 to 9:30AM
Iowa Western Community College Looft Hall Room 010
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa and Nebraska District Offices will be hosting a special session of its Stellar Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG) roundtable and networking opportunity for women veterans and entrepreneurs in Council Bluffs. SWAG offers these women the opportunity to meet, connect with and provide mutual support to each other. Attendees will be given the opportunity to share their business or business concept along with thoughts, ideas, and suggestions with the goal of making connections with others who have faced, or may be experiencing, similar issues in starting and growing a woman-owned small business in Iowa or Nebraska. SWAG is casual, but registration is required. Attendees are welcome to stay for the entire time or come and go as their schedule permits. Limited space – please register
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PACE | Fairtales & Fables Trivia
March 31, 2023
7:00PM
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Test your fairy tale knowledge this special Fifth Friday at PACE! We will dive into the roots of fairy tales - your Disney knowledge may prove useful, but your Grimm fairy knowledge may win the night! Fables and Folklore are a mystery to some, but not to you! Join us on March 31st for Trivia Night!
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"Fools" a Grist Mill Production
March 31, 2023
7:30PM
McCready Theater
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Grist Mill's first production of 2023! Come enjoy Neil Simon's "Fools" on March 31 or April 1 at 7:30 pm or April 2 at 2:00 pm! Call 712-486-2216 and leave a message for reservations - visit our website for seating options and availability!
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Spring Garden Conference
April 1, 2023
8:15AM to 3:30PM
The Arts Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Enjoy a full day of gardening workshops. You will choose from 3 choices for 5 different sessions to learn about a variety of gardening topics. Choices include: All American Selection Trials, Vegetable Gardening, Growing Succulents, Pollinators and other Garden Insects, The Backyard Orchard, Native Plants, and Cooking with Herbs. Our day starts with keynote speaker Michele Biodrowski who will tell us to "Lose the Lawn, Plant for Life". We will also have vendors and a raffle. A continental breakfast and lunch is included. The cost for the day is $50.
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AFJROTC IA-951 Fundraiser Spaghetti Feed and Easter Egg Hunt
April 1, 2023
12:00 to 4:00PM
Masonic Lodge
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
It's Time for the AFJROTC Spring Spaghetti Feed and Easter Egg Hunt! Come out for a fun-filled family event that supports both TJ High School and AL High School's combined JROTC Program! Each ticket includes one serving of spaghetti, salad, breadstick, cookie and drink as well as one trip to our Easter Egg Hunt. Easter Egg Hunts will be held hourly at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Tickets are $5 in advance by going to our Paypal link below, or pay $6 at the door. Thank you for your support of these amazing students!
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Prevent Child Abuse Family Fun Fair
April 1, 2023
12:00 to 2:00PM
Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Join us for an afternoon of fun! This family-friendly fair provides health and safety information for children and families in a fun and interactive way. The goal of the fair is to provide kids and parents an opportunity to learn about area resources, play games, and eat food. All is provided free of charge.
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"Fools" a Grist Mill Production
April 1, 2023
7:30PM
McCready Theater
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Grist Mill's first production of 2023! Come enjoy Neil Simon's "Fools" on March 31 or April 1 at 7:30 pm or April 2 at 2:00 pm! Call 712-486-2216 and leave a message for reservations - visit our website for seating options and availability!
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"Fools" a Grist Mill Production
April 2, 2023
2:30PM
McCready Theater
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Grist Mill's first production of 2023! Come enjoy Neil Simon's "Fools" on March 31 or April 1 at 7:30 pm or April 2 at 2:00 pm! Call 712-486-2216 and leave a message for reservations - visit our website for seating options and availability!
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Class A CDL Training Course
April 3 - May 5, 2023
Iowa Western
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa Western Community College has a Class A CDL truck driving course. Theory instruction and four weeks of “behind the wheel” training. Students will learn shifting and backing maneuvers on our closed course before they train on public right of way with our professional driver trainer. At the end of this course, students will test for their class A CDL. This class meets all FMCSA ELDT guidelines.
Free training for those who qualify.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
April 4, 2023
9:00AM to 2:00PM
Council Bluffs Public Library
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
To schedule your appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: CBLibrary.
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Adult Board Game Night
April 4, 2023
6:00 to 8:45PM
Council Bluffs Public Library
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Adult Board Game Night - bring a friend!
Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games or just stop in to join a game.
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Panera Alzheimer's Association CB Walk Fundriaser
April 5, 2023
4:00 to 8:00PM
Panera
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Order inside or Online with code FUND4U and help the Council Bluffs Walk to End Alzheimer's raise money with Panera's generous 20% give back of all sales 4/5 from 4-8 pm. Funds raised for this benefit Dementia care and support efforts, concern and awareness of early detection and research to #EndAlz.
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Walk the Bluffs, Council Bluffs Community Walking Club
April 6, 2023
10:30 to 11:30AM
Wabash Trace Nature Trail
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
This is free and open to everyone in our community. All walks start at 10:30 am. Walks are approximately 60 minutes and vary in intensity (easy, moderate, hard), depending on location. You can shorten your walk to suit your schedule. Please check the AllTrails app/website for distance, terrain, and difficulty level. Some walks are actually hiking adventures through the natural areas in and around Council Bluffs. As with any new fitness program, please consult with a physician prior to attending and assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, that might result from participating in this program.
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PACE | Pop-up Restaurant w/ Chef Around The Block
April 7, 2023
5:00 to 9:00PM
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
Join us for a special pop-up restaurant before you enjoy American Midwest Ballet's "Wizard of Oz."
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The Wizard of Oz by American Midwest Ballet
April 7, 2023
7:30 to 9:30PM
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
This smash-hit production is back by popular demand! Choreographer Erin Alarcón takes us dancing down the Yellow Brick Road in this imaginative full-length story ballet. A lifelong fan of both the classic film and the groundbreaking fantasy novel, Alarcón uses the magic of dance to create an unforgettable experience through her interpretation of the beloved Oz story and its iconic characters: Dorothy, the storm-tossed but unflappable heroine; her companions the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion; the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch; and, of course, the Wizard himself. This fast-paced, entertaining spectacle tells the story in styles ranging from the grandeur of classical ballet to the energy of large-scale musical theater. A huge success at its 2019 premiere, The Wizard of Oz is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town! Friday, April 7, at 7:30 pm at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center (1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).
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