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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Mega Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food\, music\, activities\, and community at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located at 437 G Ave. NW.  We feature our locally-grown produce\, the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you\, your family\, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. In 2025\, each Mega Market will have a special theme surrounding activities\, food and fun.  Mark your calendars.  We hope to see you all there! Come out and enjoy! \n  \nThis year’s Mega Markets are held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month from May-September. \nThis year’s dates with their special themes are: \nMay 29 – Bloom \nJune 26 – Garden Party \nJuly 31 – Midsummer Night’s Dream \nAugust 28 – Tomato Time \nSeptember 25 – Harvest Festival
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-mega-market-3/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000
DTSTAMP:20250502T202521Z
CREATED:20250502T202521Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000
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SUMMARY:Nutrition Night: Flavors of the Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Nutrition Night: Flavors of the Rainbow — a colorful evening of food\, fun\, and fresh ideas! Discover how to eat for health and flavor as we explore the vibrant world of fruits and veggies in every hue. \nJune Event: Flavors of the Rainbow 🌈\n📅 June 11\, 2025 | 🕓 4–6 PM | 📍 Cultivate Hope Corner Store \nYou will find hands-on food stations in our Hadley Hangout area with: \n\n Live recipe demonstrations and tastings\n Meal kits to recreate featured dishes at home\n Special guest vendors with exclusive product samples\n Seasonal produce education to help you make the most of fresh\, local ingredients\n\nNo registration required—just stop by and enjoy! Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram for updates on future Nutrition Night themes and featured vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/nutrition-night-flavors-of-the-rainbow/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, 604 Ellis Blvd. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20250502T202521Z
CREATED:20250502T202521Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20250415T201608Z
CREATED:20240923T134127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T201608Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Mega Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food\, music\, activities\, and community at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located at 437 G Ave. NW.  We feature our locally-grown produce\, the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you\, your family\, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. In 2025\, each Mega Market will have a special theme surrounding activities\, food and fun.  Mark your calendars.  We hope to see you all there! Come out and enjoy! \n  \nThis year’s Mega Markets are held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month from May-September. \nThis year’s dates with their special themes are: \nMay 29 – Bloom \nJune 26 – Garden Party \nJuly 31 – Midsummer Night’s Dream \nAugust 28 – Tomato Time \nSeptember 25 – Harvest Festival
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-mega-market-3/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T190000
DTSTAMP:20250502T202521Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:At our Farm Stand\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce\, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week\, join our email list here. \nFarm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW. \nCash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20250326T203746Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T203746Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm on Saturday\, May 3\, from 10 am – 1 pm to get a jump start on the growing season with tons of locally grown plants. We will have annual and perennial flowers\, herbs\, fruits and vegetables for sale. All proceeds go to support the Urban Farm. \nThe Matthew 25 Tool Library will also be selling tools at this event! \nPlease mark your calendars and plan to attend! Matthew 25’s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm is located at 437 G Ave NW in Cedar Rapids.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-spring-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000
DTSTAMP:20250408T172634Z
CREATED:20250303T144422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T172634Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking for a Cause – April 24
DESCRIPTION:Cooking for a Cause: Italian Night with Chef Craig\n📅 Date: APRIL 24⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM📍 Location: Groundswell – 201 3rd AVE SW\, Cedar Rapids \nJoin us for Cooking for a Cause\, a hands-on cooking class with Chef Craig\, where you’ll learn to prepare a delicious Italian dinner while also giving back! As we cook together\, we’ll be making extra meals to support our Good Meals To Go program at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store. \nApril’s Menu:\n🍝 Homemade Pasta🍅 Red Sauce🧄 Garlic Bread🍮 Maybe even a dessert! \nThis class is perfect for beginners but does involve some knife work\, so we recommend it for ages 18 and up. \n💲 Cost: $25 per person (includes:)✅ Guided instruction + take-home recipe card✅ One meal per attendee✅ Your fee helps cover the food cost of the meals that will go to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store! \nSpots are limited—sign up today! \nQuestions? Contact us or give us a call at 319-200-2791.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cooking-for-a-cause-april-24/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTSTAMP:20250210T204440Z
CREATED:20250210T204440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T204440Z
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SUMMARY:Nutrition Night
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to introduce Nutrition Nights\, a new quarterly event designed to educate and inspire our community with fresh\, healthy\, and delicious food! Each event will feature interactive stations\, recipe demonstrations\, food samples\, and seasonal produce education—all in a fun\, open-house format. \nKickoff Event: Citrus Night 🍊\n📅 March 12\, 2025 | 🕓 4–6 PM | 📍 Cultivate Hope Corner Store \nJoin us for our first Nutrition Night as we celebrate the bright and zesty world of citrus! Try citrus-based recipes\, take home a meal kit\, and explore seasonal produce available in our store. \nNo registration required—just stop by and enjoy! Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram for updates on future Nutrition Night themes and featured vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/nutrition-night/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, 604 Ellis Blvd. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T140000
DTSTAMP:20250122T162350Z
CREATED:20250122T162350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T162350Z
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:We are SUPER excited to be one of the 2025 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week participants! Enjoy our tasty Restaurant Week specials February 21st – March 1\, 2025. \nDetails on what items and specials we will be featuring that week will be coming soon! \nPlease join us at 201 3rd AVE SW during our open hours: Monday-Saturday\, 7:00 AM – 2:PM. \n 
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/restaurant-week/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T140000
DTSTAMP:20241004T173258Z
CREATED:20241004T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T173258Z
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SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 6th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 6th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nDuring the week of October 7-12\, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with free pumpkin birthday cake\, festive decorations\, and a flatbread pizza special! \nBreakfast\, lunch\, or both would be great to have you celebrate with us! \n 
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswell-cafes-birthday-celebration-october-7-12th/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T140000
DTSTAMP:20241004T173258Z
CREATED:20241004T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T173258Z
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SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 6th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 6th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nDuring the week of October 7-12\, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with free pumpkin birthday cake\, festive decorations\, and a flatbread pizza special! \nBreakfast\, lunch\, or both would be great to have you celebrate with us! \n 
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswell-cafes-birthday-celebration-october-7-12th/2024-10-11/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T140000
DTSTAMP:20241004T173258Z
CREATED:20241004T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T173258Z
UID:10000607-1728543600-1728568800@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 6th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 6th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nDuring the week of October 7-12\, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with free pumpkin birthday cake\, festive decorations\, and a flatbread pizza special! \nBreakfast\, lunch\, or both would be great to have you celebrate with us! \n 
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswell-cafes-birthday-celebration-october-7-12th/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T140000
DTSTAMP:20241004T173258Z
CREATED:20241004T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T173258Z
UID:10000606-1728457200-1728482400@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 6th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 6th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nDuring the week of October 7-12\, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with free pumpkin birthday cake\, festive decorations\, and a flatbread pizza special! \nBreakfast\, lunch\, or both would be great to have you celebrate with us! \n 
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswell-cafes-birthday-celebration-october-7-12th/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
DTSTAMP:20241004T173258Z
CREATED:20241004T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T173258Z
UID:10000605-1728370800-1728396000@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 6th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 6th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nDuring the week of October 7-12\, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with free pumpkin birthday cake\, festive decorations\, and a flatbread pizza special! \nBreakfast\, lunch\, or both would be great to have you celebrate with us! \n 
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswell-cafes-birthday-celebration-october-7-12th/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T140000
DTSTAMP:20241004T173258Z
CREATED:20241004T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T173258Z
UID:10000604-1728284400-1728309600@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 6th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 6th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nDuring the week of October 7-12\, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with free pumpkin birthday cake\, festive decorations\, and a flatbread pizza special! \nBreakfast\, lunch\, or both would be great to have you celebrate with us! \n 
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswell-cafes-birthday-celebration-october-7-12th/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150532Z
CREATED:20240314T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150532Z
UID:10000158-1726160400-1726167600@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This Gardening Workshop Series consists of six hands-on classes from April-September\, held at our Urban Farm near downtown Cedar Rapids. Each monthly session will have small class sizes for maximizing time and individualized attention. During harvests\, class participants may take home some of the produce\, and the rest will be provided to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, a small nonprofit grocery store with affordable groceries. \nOur monthly workshops are from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month\, April-September. \nHere is a breakdown of each month’s lesson themes: \n\nApril 11 :  Garden Preparation\nMay 9 :   Seeding and Planting\nJune 13 :  Crop Management\nJuly 11 :   Planning and Preparation\nAugust 8:  Soil Management\nSeptember 12:  Preservation\n\nIf you’re interested in attending\, you can sign up for just the classes that interest you most\, or for all 6 classes to get one free! \nSIGN UP FOR CLASSES
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/gardening-workshops/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gardening-Ad-or-Event.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T195502Z
CREATED:20240424T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195502Z
UID:10000212-1724947200-1724958000@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Mega Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food\, music\, activities\, and community at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located at 437 G Ave. NW.  We feature our locally-grown produce\, the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you\, your family\, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. In 2024\, each Mega Market will have a special theme surrounding activities\, food and fun.  Mark your calendars.  We hope to see you all there! \n  \nThis year’s Mega Markets are held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month from May-September. \nThis year’s dates with their special themes are: \nMay 30 – Season Kickoff \nJune 27 – Red\, White and Blueberries \nJuly 25 – Summer Celebration \nAugust 29 – Flower Power \nSeptember 26 – Harvest Festival
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-mega-market/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mega-market-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150532Z
CREATED:20240314T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150532Z
UID:10000157-1723138200-1723143600@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This Gardening Workshop Series consists of six hands-on classes from April-September\, held at our Urban Farm near downtown Cedar Rapids. Each monthly session will have small class sizes for maximizing time and individualized attention. During harvests\, class participants may take home some of the produce\, and the rest will be provided to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, a small nonprofit grocery store with affordable groceries. \nOur monthly workshops are from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month\, April-September. \nHere is a breakdown of each month’s lesson themes: \n\nApril 11 :  Garden Preparation\nMay 9 :   Seeding and Planting\nJune 13 :  Crop Management\nJuly 11 :   Planning and Preparation\nAugust 8:  Soil Management\nSeptember 12:  Preservation\n\nIf you’re interested in attending\, you can sign up for just the classes that interest you most\, or for all 6 classes to get one free! \nSIGN UP FOR CLASSES
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/gardening-workshops/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gardening-Ad-or-Event.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T195502Z
CREATED:20240424T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195502Z
UID:10000211-1721923200-1721934000@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Mega Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food\, music\, activities\, and community at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located at 437 G Ave. NW.  We feature our locally-grown produce\, the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you\, your family\, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. In 2024\, each Mega Market will have a special theme surrounding activities\, food and fun.  Mark your calendars.  We hope to see you all there! \n  \nThis year’s Mega Markets are held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month from May-September. \nThis year’s dates with their special themes are: \nMay 30 – Season Kickoff \nJune 27 – Red\, White and Blueberries \nJuly 25 – Summer Celebration \nAugust 29 – Flower Power \nSeptember 26 – Harvest Festival
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-mega-market/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mega-market-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150532Z
CREATED:20240314T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150532Z
UID:10000156-1720719000-1720724400@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This Gardening Workshop Series consists of six hands-on classes from April-September\, held at our Urban Farm near downtown Cedar Rapids. Each monthly session will have small class sizes for maximizing time and individualized attention. During harvests\, class participants may take home some of the produce\, and the rest will be provided to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, a small nonprofit grocery store with affordable groceries. \nOur monthly workshops are from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month\, April-September. \nHere is a breakdown of each month’s lesson themes: \n\nApril 11 :  Garden Preparation\nMay 9 :   Seeding and Planting\nJune 13 :  Crop Management\nJuly 11 :   Planning and Preparation\nAugust 8:  Soil Management\nSeptember 12:  Preservation\n\nIf you’re interested in attending\, you can sign up for just the classes that interest you most\, or for all 6 classes to get one free! \nSIGN UP FOR CLASSES
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/gardening-workshops/2024-07-11/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gardening-Ad-or-Event.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T195502Z
CREATED:20240424T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195502Z
UID:10000210-1719504000-1719514800@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Mega Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food\, music\, activities\, and community at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located at 437 G Ave. NW.  We feature our locally-grown produce\, the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you\, your family\, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. In 2024\, each Mega Market will have a special theme surrounding activities\, food and fun.  Mark your calendars.  We hope to see you all there! \n  \nThis year’s Mega Markets are held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month from May-September. \nThis year’s dates with their special themes are: \nMay 30 – Season Kickoff \nJune 27 – Red\, White and Blueberries \nJuly 25 – Summer Celebration \nAugust 29 – Flower Power \nSeptember 26 – Harvest Festival
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-mega-market/2024-06-27/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mega-market-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150532Z
CREATED:20240314T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150532Z
UID:10000155-1718299800-1718305200@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This Gardening Workshop Series consists of six hands-on classes from April-September\, held at our Urban Farm near downtown Cedar Rapids. Each monthly session will have small class sizes for maximizing time and individualized attention. During harvests\, class participants may take home some of the produce\, and the rest will be provided to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, a small nonprofit grocery store with affordable groceries. \nOur monthly workshops are from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month\, April-September. \nHere is a breakdown of each month’s lesson themes: \n\nApril 11 :  Garden Preparation\nMay 9 :   Seeding and Planting\nJune 13 :  Crop Management\nJuly 11 :   Planning and Preparation\nAugust 8:  Soil Management\nSeptember 12:  Preservation\n\nIf you’re interested in attending\, you can sign up for just the classes that interest you most\, or for all 6 classes to get one free! \nSIGN UP FOR CLASSES
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/gardening-workshops/2024-06-13/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gardening-Ad-or-Event.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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