Thursday, May 12, 2016

Upcoming Events

Check out the upcoming events, meetings, activities, and performances at the City of Coralville. Highlights for the next two weeks include:

Family Storytime (May 14 & 21)
Meetings: Board of Adjustment (May 16), City Council (May 24)
Primetimer’s Potluck (May 16)
Author Joe Hill at the Library (May 22)
Sounds of Summer (May 26)

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Property Owners Eligible for Discounted Flood Insurance Premiums

Rating system rewards Coralville’s flood mitigation efforts

The City’s flood mitigation work has earned Coralville property owners discounted flood insurance premium rates. Coralville achieved a Class 7 status in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System. The rating system rewards community floodplain management activities that reduce and avoid flood damage to insurable property.

Since 2008, Coralville has made significant improvements and investments to protect low-lying areas from floodwaters on Biscuit Creek, Clear Creek, and the Iowa River. Learn more

Garlic Mustard image: Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources

Looks like Mustard, Smells like Garlic

How to get rid of invasive garlic mustard

Did you know that garlic mustard (an invasive plant) should not be placed in yard waste bags or composted? Safely dispose of garlic mustard in the “garlic mustard” Dumpster at the Coralville Recycling Center through late May. Learn more

Take a Swim

Aquatic Center to open for season on May 28

Make a splash this summer! Mark your calendar, the Coralville Community Aquatic Center is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, May 28. Learn more

Farmers' Market Season Is in Bloom

The Coralville Farmers’ Market is open in the Coralville Community Aquatic Center parking lot every Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Stop by for locally-grown produce, fresh baked goods, and more! Learn more

4thFest Parade & Vendor Openings

March in the parade

Entries are now being accepted for Coralville's 4thFest parade, the area's largest 4th of July parade. March on! Learn more

Be a vendor

Apply now to be a vendor at 4thFest in S.T. Morrison Park on July 3 and 4. Thousands of people attend Coralville's annual 4th of July celebration! Learn more

On Stage at the Center for the Performing Arts

This is My Brave

Friday, May 13

Touching essays, original music, and poetry are performed by individuals living with—or loving someone with—a mental illness. Learn more

Orchestra Iowa Chamber Series: Tricksters & Troubadors

Sunday, May 15

Intimate duos, robust quintets, and a famous interpretation of a Romantic classic anchor this not-to-be-missed concert. Learn more

Nancy Cree Recitals

Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22

Students of Nancy Cree Keyboard Learning Centers present their spring recital. Learn more

School Concerts

Wednesday & Thursday, May 18 & 19

The Regina High School Band and Regina Junior High Band (May 18) and Borlaug Elementary (May 19) present their spring concerts. Learn more

In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles

Tuesday, May 24

Featuring one of the world's best tribute bands, Abbey Road, the Beatles’ story is retold through the eyes of their manager. Learn more

What's Happening at the Library

Friends of the Coralville Library Book Sale

Friday, May 13 | 1:30-5:30 pm
Saturday, May 14 | 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Over 7,000 used books offer buyers a broad range of reading material at bargain prices! Learn more

In addition, the Teen Advisory Board will be having a bake sale on Saturday morning. Learn more

Novel Conversations: Their Eyes Were Watching God
by Zora Neale Hurston

Thursday, May 19 | 7:00 pm

Written during the Harlem Renaissance, this novel is about a girl of mixed racial heritage and her quest to find true and meaningful love. Learn more

Author Reading: Joe Hill

Sunday, May 22 | 5:00-7:00 pm

The Library welcomes best-selling author Joe Hill as he reads from his new book, The Fireman, followed by a reception. Joe is the author of Heart-Shaped Box, Horns, NOS4A2, and the graphic novel series, Locke & Key. The Library will close at 3:00 pm to prepare for this special event. Learn more

Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Tuesday, May 24 | 5:00-6:30 pm

On your mark, get set, read! All ages can sign up to participate in the summer reading programs at the Library. Learn more

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