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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTSTAMP:20250210T204440Z
CREATED: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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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundswell Cafe":MAILTO:groundswell@matthew-25.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T070000
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DTSTAMP:20241004T173258Z
CREATED:20241004T140817Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T140000
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/2024-10-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T140000
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/2024-10-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
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/2024-10-08/
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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150532Z
CREATED:20240314T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150532Z
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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
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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
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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 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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150532Z
CREATED:20240314T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150532Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T195502Z
CREATED:20240424T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195502Z
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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 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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T195502Z
CREATED:20240424T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195502Z
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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 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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150532Z
CREATED:20240314T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150532Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T195502Z
CREATED:20240424T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195502Z
UID:10000209-1717084800-1717095600@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/2024-05-30/
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:20240523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T190000
DTSTAMP:20240701T174139Z
CREATED:20240424T192739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T174139Z
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SUMMARY:Farmers Markets at Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
DESCRIPTION:At our Farmers Markets\, we provide fresh\, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. It’s also a time to gather with neighbors and family\, learn something new\, and connect with our beautiful farm. \nFarmers Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 23 – October 3 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/farmers-markets-at-cultivate-hope-urban-farm-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20240415T134355Z
CREATED:20240415T134354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T134355Z
UID:10000154-1715275800-1715281200@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops – Seeding and Planting
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\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\, please sign up for all the classes that interest you! \nSIGN UP FOR CLASSES
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/gardening-workshops-3/
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:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20240412T150227Z
CREATED:20240301T144836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T150227Z
UID:10000152-1714816800-1714827600@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate Hope’s annual Spring Plant Sale\, held on May 4\, 2024 from 10 am – 1 pm at the Urban Farm\, will feature fruits\, vegetables\, herbs and flowers grown in our greenhouse as well as affordably priced annual and perennial plants grown by our local partners. \nPlus\, our Tool Library will have the following outdoor tools for sale during the Plant Sale: \n\n\nElectric and gas powered lawn mowers\nElectric and battery powered grass trimmers\nDrop and broadcast spreaders\nElectric and gas powered edgers\n2 large planters\nElectric blower/vacuum\nPole saws\nElectric and gas powered chain saws\nElectric hedge trimmers\n\n\nPlease join us at the Matthew 25’s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm located at 437 G Ave NW in Cedar Rapids.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-spring-plant-sale/
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:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T155021Z
CREATED:20240314T154704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T155021Z
UID:10000153-1712856600-1712862000@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop: Garden Preparation
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. \nJoin us on April 11th for our workshop on Garden Preparation. \nHere is a listing of the other workshops and topics: \n\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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T140000
DTSTAMP:20240209T224628Z
CREATED:20240209T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T224628Z
UID:10000151-1708066800-1708783200@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:We are SUPER excited to be one of the 2024 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week participants! Enjoy our tasty Restaurant Specials February 16th – February 24\, 2024. \nWe will be featuring: \n\nDuo of Breakfast Toasts\nFlorentine Roll-Up\nGrilled Vegetable & Fritter Wrap\nCroque Monsieur or Croque Madame (with an egg on top) French Sandwiches\nWinter Salad & Soup Combo\nChicken and Waffle\nSweet Pretzel-Bread Pudding with Caramel\n\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/cedar-rapids-restaurant-week/
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:20231016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T193000
DTSTAMP:20230914T214146Z
CREATED:20230914T194717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T214146Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking for a Cause – Oct 16
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 5:30 pm on Oct. 16 for a Cooking for a Cause class\, where Chef Jason will lead you through the preparation and cooking of a recipe\, while making extras for our Good Meals To Go meal program at our nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store. \nOctober’s class will include a demonstration on Japanese tea stylings mixed in with two recipes on homemade Japanese Soba and Udon. This class is suitable for beginners\, but will include some work with kitchen knives\, so this class is recommended for ages 18 and up. \nCost: $20 \nIncludes: \n\nInstructional Class and take-home recipe card\nOne meal per attendee\nYour cost also covers some of the food costs for the meals that will go to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store!\n\nDetails: \n$20/person\, purchase tickets below \n5:30-7:30 pm on Oct. 16\, 2023 \nHosted at Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids \n  \nQuestions? Contact us or give us a call at 319-200-2791.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cooking-for-a-cause-oct-16-2023/
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:20231014T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212444Z
CREATED:20260501T212442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T212444Z
UID:10000149-1697266800-1697292000@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 5th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 5th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nFor the entire week of October 9-14\, Groundswell Cafe will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials\, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls\, pumpkin spice coffee\, and pumpkin chai tea. \nStop by the week before (Oct 2-7) and do some creative crafting to help make fun decor for the birthday bash!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswells-5th-birthday-celebration-2/
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:20231013T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T162447Z
CREATED:20260505T162446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162447Z
UID:10000148-1697180400-1697205600@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 5th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 5th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nFor the entire week of October 9-14\, Groundswell Cafe will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials\, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls\, pumpkin spice coffee\, and pumpkin chai tea. \nStop by the week before (Oct 2-7) and do some creative crafting to help make fun decor for the birthday bash!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswells-5th-birthday-celebration-3/
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:20231012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20230915T215544Z
CREATED:20230915T215213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T215544Z
UID:10000143-1697126400-1697137200@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:We will be celebrating the fall harvest on the Urban Farm with free hot dogs from the Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, kids activities and a hay bale maze\, s’mores bar\, live music\, food and beverages from Groundswell Cafe\, produce from the Urban Farm\, and homemade products from our Youth Development Program students\, such as zucchini bread\, pumpkin bread\, chocolate beet bread\, and pickled vegetables. \nThe Urban Farm is located at 437 G Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids. Parking is available on F Ave. and G Ave. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T140000
DTSTAMP:20230922T203115Z
CREATED:20230922T203017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T203115Z
UID:10000147-1697094000-1697119200@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 5th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 5th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nFor the entire week of October 9-14\, Groundswell Cafe will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials\, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls\, pumpkin spice coffee\, and pumpkin chai tea. \nStop by the week before (Oct 2-7) and do some creative crafting to help make fun decor for the birthday bash!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswells-5th-birthday-celebration/2023-10-12/
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:20231011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T140000
DTSTAMP:20230922T203115Z
CREATED:20230922T203017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T203115Z
UID:10000146-1697007600-1697032800@www.matthew-25.org
SUMMARY:Groundswell’s 5th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Groundswell is celebrating its 5th birthday\, and we want YOU to join us! \nFor the entire week of October 9-14\, Groundswell Cafe will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials\, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls\, pumpkin spice coffee\, and pumpkin chai tea. \nStop by the week before (Oct 2-7) and do some creative crafting to help make fun decor for the birthday bash!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/groundswells-5th-birthday-celebration/2023-10-11/
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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