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(Alzheimer's) Legacy Gardens Spcial Memory Care: Alzheimer\'s support group.
24-7: Weekly gathering. Meet in small groups to get to know each
other and learn about God. Does community service. Funds missionary
endeavors, both domestic and foreign. Sand volleyball in summer. Summer
meetings at Parkview Church
4-H, Johnson County: Youth development.
4C's Community Coordinated Child Care: Services include child care resource and referral eg.
information on child care centers, child care homes, occasional care
providers, etc., child care provider training, parent education and
child development information, Toy Library and Resource Center, child advocacy, community education and Child Care Food Program. The toy library and the education classroom are at the Sycamore Mall. We also offer Home-Ties Child Care Center for free, temporary child care for
families who are homeless, near-homeless or on public assistance.
AARP of Johnson County: Organized in 1974 in Johnson County. Provide monthly educational meetings, tax aid for elderly and handicapped, widowed persons support. 55 Alive Drivers' training; and promotion of legislation for the elderly.
Active and Retired Federal Employees, Natl. Assoc.: Organized 1921. NARFE is the only association dedicated exclusively tp protecting the earned retirement benefits of Federal civilian employees, retirees and their survivors.
ADD Support Group, Iowa City Adult: Provides a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and their families. Children 10 and over also welcome
Adults with Asperger Syndrome Support Group: Support group for adults (18 and over) on the autistic spectrum. We meet to share support, discussion, information, and advocacy, and maintain an online forum and listserv. For transportation assistance contact the facilitator.
organized late 2005. Meetings: 2nd Saturday @ Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 E. College. 4th Saturday @House of Aromas, 118 S. Clinton.
Aerohawks, Iowa City: Conduct a flying demonstration at the Iowa City
Municipal Airport during the SERTOMA full-scale fly-in last Sunday of August. Various video cassettes have been purchased by club members on the subject of radio
control aero-modeling and donated to the library. During appropriate
weather, members fly radio controlled model aircraft at the Aerohawk Flying Field, located adjacent to the Iowa City Solid Waste Disposal
Site. The Aerohawks perform a free airshow every year on the Sunday
after July 4 at the Aerohawk RC Flying Field. Visitors are welcome at the field.
Afro-American Cultural Center: Organized since 1969. Co-ordinates activities for minority students and cultural awareness--lectures, seminars. Provides meeting and reception area. Has library, TV/VCR, 2 Computers, and typewriter for students. Sponsors and black cultural activities. Affiliated with UI. Call 335-8296 for reservation to use center. CLOSED DURING OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER.
AFSCME Local #12: Organized over 60 years. Principal activities include negotiating contracts and representing employees for job protection and improving their working conditions.
AFSCME, Local 183: Funding decided by vote of membership on case basis. Principal activities include insuring workers rights, worker advocacy, and political action. Bargaining unit for the city of Iowa City, Johnson County SEATS, ambulance, MH/DD, and Coralville Transit and Public Works.
Agricultural Association, Johnson County: Organized 1948. Affiliated with Iowa Association of County Fairs. Activities include 4-H and FFA fairs. Provides facilities for a variety of civic purpose. Publishes Fair Premium List.
Agudas Achim-Sisterhood: Organized in 1950s. Affiliated with Women\\\'s League for
Conservative Judaism. Principal activity is service to the Jewish
community.
AIDS Resources and Education, Iowa Center for: ICARE is a non-profit AIDS organization with staff and volunteers who
provide comprehensive practical, emotional, and financial support to
persons living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, friends and
others concerned about HIV or AIDS in a safe, accepting and
non-judgmental atmosphere.
Al-Anon: Organized in 1951. Affiliated with national AA. For family and friends of alcoholics, information, and support. Provides answering service.
Alcohol Awareness Work Group: Organized September, 2004. Provides coordination among members of our community who seek to reduce abusive alcohol consumption and its adverse effects
Alcoholics Anonymous: 24 hr. phone referral. Provides information, answering service for referrals. For information about scheduled meetings and referrals phone 338-9111. 338-9111. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. For emergency contacts, cal pager at 341-6865
Alpha Chi Omega Alumni Club: Principal activities include the support of the active chapter on the U. of Iowa campus.Johnson County \'Nest\' program and an annual fundraiser to support the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.
Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyUp: Activities include promoting the professional growth of members and/or promote/enhance education in the community, support of Johnson County libraries.
Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae: First Friday of every month, One Tuesday or Wednesday each month
Information: Organized 1922 and rechartered in 2002 after a brief
hiatus. Principal activities include social events, educational
sessions, and philanthropic activities to help members meet old friends, make new ones, and renew ties with Alpha Xi Delta
Altrusa Club of Iowa City, Dist. 7: Altrusa is an international network of executives and
professionals in diversified career classifications whose purpose is to
promote community service. They also provide the Johanna Beers Higher
Education Annual Scholarship.
Alumni Association, City High: Newsletters to all alumni of City High. To promote communication among alumni, faculty and students and support for City High. Programs to aid faculty.
Alumni Association, University of Iowa: Provides programs, services and communications to alumni and friends of the University of Iowa to promote and advance the institution. The IOWA ALUMNI MAGAZINE is the official magazine publication and is sent to all members of the Alumni Association. Full board meets Fall-Thursday and Friday of Homecoming Week, Spring-First Friday and Saturday in June.
Amana Heritage Society: Preservation of historical artifacts. Research of Amana\'s historical, cultural and religious heritage. Operation of Amana Heritage Museum, Communal Kitchen and Coopershop Museum, Communal Agriculture Museum, Amana Community Church, The Homestead Store Museum, and the High Amana General Store. The Amana Heritage Museum also has a bookstore with titles on Amana history, religious and communal history, Iowa history and German heritage. A library and archives in the Amana Heritage Museum is available by appointment for research on Amana and related topics, and genealogical research.
American Baptist Women's Ministries, Iowa City: Organized over 100 years. Group supports church and missionary work, American Baptist Churches Headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. In March, May, October and November the meetings are in homes, April, June, September and December meetings set by Executive Board, no meetings January, February, July or August.
American Legion Post #17: Support active duty troops and their family members while on
active duty. Support Veteran recognition programs and benefits due them. Provide
flags and patriotism and Americanism books for local schools. Organized
1935. Hold regular Charity Fundraisers for any 501c3 Organization in the form
of Texas Hold\'em Poker Tournaments. Call for more information.
American Legion, Walter Johnson Post 721: Activities include helping all veterans and their families and fighting for the rights of all veterans. Funding for veterans in need, Boys and Girls State and many more. Services include parades, putting flags out at cemetaries and honor guard for any military funeral, high school football and sports events. State Oratorical contest for students 9th through 12th grade.
American Legion-Oxford Post 537: Organized in 1919. Affiliated with Frank Vercherka Post #537. Provides support of Legion activities, Memorial Day parades and services at cemetery, free lunches to needy on Christmas, Fourth of July lunchg and fireworks.
Amnesty International USA, U. of Iowa: We write letters to heads of state, military entities
etc. about human rights violations that have been reported. Hold informational meetings, show videos, have guest speakers on human rights to call attention in the community to these issues. Work to end torture, the death penalty, disappearances and to free political prisoners and
prisoners of conscience.
Antique Auto Club of America, Iowa Valley Region: Possible contact for providing vehicles for special occasions (displays, etc.). Please call for definite location as summer months picnics and pot lucks are held at members homes etc.
Apartment Association, Greater Iowa City Area: Educational and informational organization.
Arc of Southeast Iowa: The Arc of Johnson County serves individuals with disabilities and their families by providing services such as Individual and Group Respite Care, Supported Community Living, Supported Employment, Consumer Directed Attendant Care, Intermittent Medical Monitoring and Treatment and advocacy services. Also oversees a number of grant-funded programs, including Parent Connection, a support group for parents with children birth to five with a disability; a Hispanic Parent Support Group wor parents who have a child with a disability; Sibship, a support group for brothers and sisters who have a sibling with a disability; Children at Home, a program that offers families direct monetary support to aid them in expenses related to having a child with a disability living in their home; Youth Summer Camp & Little Tykes Summer Camp, a co-sponsored program between Iowa City Parks and Recreation and The Arc of Johnson County which offers children & adolescents with disabilities involvement in recreational activities with their peers during the summer months.
Art-Think: Art-Think is a collective of conscious artists devoted to collaboratively addressing sociopoliticoenvironmental concerns thru manifestations of the imagination! We practice art-making, painting, printmaking, book-creation, collective murals and installations, dance, spontaneous theater, relational aesthetics, social sculpture, poetry, puppetry, and design.
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group and Self-Help: Contact Mary Smith for info about the six week self-help course, which meets twice a year. Contact Connie or Stan for support group. Affiliated with the Arthritis Foundation of Eastern Iowa. Provide support, guest speakers. Open to anyone with arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic pain diseases and their family.
Arts a la Carte: Organized April, 2001 actually 2002. Mission is to create
and sustain a movement space for classes, rehearsals, and performances that is beautiful and affordable, for
artists to meet to share and collaborate. Classes include dance, yoga,
Pilates we no longer have Pilates or Tai Chi, tai chi. Workshops and
performances all related to different forms of movement arts.
Arts Iowa City: Monthly exhibitions featuring local artists and artists from region in satellite galleries and local businesses; public bulletin board for events, workshops, readings, lectures, etc., speakers, fiscal agent for grants, UI student gallery space
Asperger/PDD Family Group, Iowa City: Meet for lunch to share experiences and advice re: children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger\'s Syndrome, PDD. Occasionally have special meetings/events on weekends that include whole families.
Astronomy Club, Iowa City
Athens History Circle: Founded 1897. Nature of group is books and literary subjects. They give money for the Kate Wickham Scholarship Fund and donate books each year to the Iowa City and Coralville libraries.
Athletic Booster Club, Iowa City High: Purpose is to cooperate with West High, City High,
Southeast Junior High, Northwest Junior High, and North Central Junior
High School officials and the Athletic Departments, including the
school\\\'s coaching staffs in promoting wholesome and desirable high school athletics; to honor appropriately members of the school\\\'s athletic
squads; to stimulate fair play and good sportsmanship among our teams
and to organize fundraising activities to supplement athletic budgets.
including the high school coaching staffs in promoting wholesome and desirable high school athletics; to honor appropriately members of the high school athletic squads; and stimulate fair play and good sportsmanship among our sons and daughters.
Athletic Club, University: Private club for members only.
Athletics, Public School: Affiliated with IHSADA and NIAAA. Arranges 1800 athletic events per year for boys and girls from grades 7 through 12.
Babe Ruth League, Iowa City: This group was organized in 1954, affiliated with state
and national organization. Provides summer and fall baseball for youth aged 13-18.
Backyard Abundance: Backyard Abundance helps residents understand how to make ecological improvements to their yards. It demonstrates how these improvements help people, our community, and our environment. Free events are held featuring yards designed to benefit our environment. Experts are on hand to describe the ecological benefits provided by each yard and explain how residents can make similar improvements to their yards. Formed summer 2006.
Ballroom/Social Dance Club: Organized 2003. Offers three monthly opportunities for Ballroom/Social dancing at Eagles Lodge, Old Brick, and the Ponderosa Ballroom. Call for details.
Bar Association, Johnson County: Professional association for attorneys practicing in Johnson County, offering educational support to its members and offering the community education on its legal rights and advice on obtaining legal services. Has a committee structure which includes an ethics committee, and a fee arbitration committee.
Barbershop Chorus, Old Capitol: Principal activities include singing for local group as a chorus or a quartet. Local chapter of the Society for Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America.
BASE: Organized May 10, 2007.
What is BASE?
There are thousands of cool things to do, ideas to think about, and people
to meet... but who\'s going to connect the dots? Who can make it happen?
BASE is that connection.It\'s about fun - mixed with purpose and passion.
It\'s a community of interesting and diverse people who want to get \"it\" done
- whatever \"it\" is. More details at: www.getonbase.org.
Baseball, Boys, Iowa City: This group was organized in 1958. Principal activities: teaching baseball and sportmanship.
Bass Club: Activities include meetings and lake outings. Rick Taylor of Iowa City has published 'Guide to Successful Bass Fishing.' Speakers not usually provided, but a possibility.
Beekeepers, East Central Iowa: Affiliated with the Iowa Beekeepers Association.
Beta Sigma Phi: Organization makes money to donate to local and state projects and provides cultural programs for members. Contributions to Ronald McDonald House, Checkers elephants for Mercy Hospital, recreational activities and gifts for Johnson County Care Facility, addressing and stuffing easter Seals envelopes. Donation to Iowa Head Injured.
Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Alpha: Support of State Project (Ronald MacDonald House for 5 years), Cancer Research, International Endowment Fund, Iowa City care Center, Crisis Center. Assist with facility of equipment for schools. Domestic Abuse, Habitat for Humanity, Arthritis Foundation, Lupus Foundation, and Scleroderma Foundation.
Beta Sigma Phi, Rho Master: Organized 50 years. Affiliated with Beta Sigma Phi International. Service projects including funding for Hospice, Ronald McDonald House and Spouse Abuse, and Iowa Marrow Donor Program.
Beta Sigma Phi, Zeta Pi Chapter: We are a small local chapter of a larger non-collegiate
sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, that provides a social, cultural & service outlet
for our members. Organized 1960's.
Bibliophiles, Iowa: Organized 2002.
Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc.: Organized 1976. Associated with the Bicycle Federation,
Adventure cycling,and the League of American Bicyclists. Activities include year-round organized bike rides, annual Century ride, bicycle education, bicycle rights legislation, and environmental concerns
relating to bicycling in and around Johnson County, RAGBRAI. Board meetings at 7 PM at various locations, currently at ICPL. Officer meetings 6:30 pm at various locations. Newsletter with ride and meeting info can be found at local bike shops and on website. General meetings are in Feb and Oct, the 4th Wed; in April, the 4th Tues; In July the Tues. before the beginning of RAGBRAI. are in February, and October - 4th Wednesday April, - 4th Tuesday, July
- Tuesday before the beginning of RAGBRAI Board meetings are usually the third Tuesday of each month, currently meeting in a conference room at the Civic Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County: Big Brothers Big Sisters was founded in 1975 to provide positive adult
companionship for children. There are three options for volunteers; all
involve mentoring children. One option is the Community Based Program in
which a volunteer makes a one year time commitment, spending some time
each week or some time every other week with a child. Another option is
School Buddies. In this program a volunteers sees a child at school,
same day, same time each week for about an hour. The third option is the
Academic Mentoring Program. This program is similar to the School
Buddies program except that it has a stronger academic component. All
matches, either community based or school based are supported by
professional staff. No fee is charged to clients or volunteers.
Volunteers report the following results for children matched at least
six months, improvement in self confidence, improved attitude in school,
improved relationships with family.
Bike Library: The Bike Library is donation-based and volunteer-run. We
provide good, used bicycles to anyone who wants one. Patrons place a
deposit on a bike to use for six months. If the patron returns the bike within the six months, the deposit is refunded minus damages. If the patron wants to keep the bike, the Bike Library keeps the deposit after
the six months. No more needs to be done.
Best way to contact us is to stop by during retail hours, 10-1 on Saturdays. Donations can also be dropped off on Repair nights (6-8 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays), and Salvage night (7-9 pm Wednesdays).
Bird Club, Iowa City: ICBC holds field trips to area woodlands, marshes and other natural areas to view birds. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are welcome. Regular meetings feature interesting programs about birds and other natural history topics. Special events include the Christmas Bird Count (mid-Dec.), fall Hawk Watch (Sept.), Spring Migration Count (mid-May), and the Butterfly Count (mid-July). ICBC publishes Eastern Iowa Birdwatch, a newsletter, 3 times a year. Dues are $15 annually. Affiliated with Iowa Ornithologists\\\' Union.
Birthright Of Iowa City: Emergency pregnancy service offering friendship, confidential support, and free pregnancy tests. They are staffed with volunteers who have a love and concern for women who are dealing with unplanned pregnancies. Office entrance faces Gilbert St. directly across from the Robert A. Lee Community Rec Center.
Blind, National Federation of, Old Capitol Chpt: Lobbying and education and outreach. Special services include Brailling of menus, providing information.
Blue Thong Society: Dinner, wine tasting, special events. Benefits contribute to Domestic Violence Intervention Project. Formed 8/07
Bluffwood Neighborhood Assoc.
Bocce Club, Iowa City
Bowling Association Iowa City Mens: Principal activities: bowling.
Bowling Association, Iowa City Women's: Organized since 1940. Principal
activities include providing service and support for all women bowlers in the area belonging to the association; servicing leagues in the area; conducting annual championship tournament for members; and
encouraging women to join and bowl regularly in sanctioned leagues. Funding includes
annual donations to the Iowa City Area Junior Bowling Association, High School Bowling
program, and Children's Miracle Network. Community Services include working with the Iowa City Veterans Hospital volunteers on Annual
staff/patient holiday party. Association
sponsors In-School bowling kits for use in local area elementary schools. Annually awards continuing education scholarships to
high school seniors who have taken part in YABA or High School bowling programs.
Boy Scouts of America/Hawkeye Area Council: Organized since 1910. Associated with World Scouting and Boy Scouts of America. Activities include camping, physical fitness, career study, character development, service projects, and citizenship training. In Johnson County there are over 2,000 youth members and 500 adult leaders.
Breast Cancer, Continuing After: 40-60 minute program, support group meeting follows. Mercy Medical Plaza is located at 540 E.. Jefferson St. Groups purpose is support and health education for women who have breast cancer. Established in 1991 by women who had experienced breast cancer. 1-800-358-2767. Website lists programs
Breastfeeding And More: Weekly group for breastfeeding families. Expecting parents are also welcome. No fee. Group meets Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m., McAuley room, Mercy Medical Plaza 1. Call Mercy On Call for specific dates.
Breath of Fresh Air Support Group: Provides educational presentations, mutual problem solving, emotional and social support. Also provides breathing retraining and coping skills for living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Meetings held in Mercy Medical Plaza-McAuley Room, 540 East Jefferson St. 52245. Do not meet Jan., Feb., July, or Sept.
Bridge, Iowa City, Duplicate: Group\'s function is to offer social, recreational, and competitive duplicate bridge in Iowa City. Newcomers and visitors welcome. Each game holds at least one charity event each year. For information on social bridge in Iowa City contact Flora Downing, 3231 Lake Forest Ave., Iowa City IA 351-6928 downingdt@aol.com. For information on Iowa City bridge teachers contact Bob Otto, PO Box 2298, Iowa City IA 52244-2298 bobotto@zeus.ia.net.
Business Club, Iowa City: The Iowa City Business Club is primarily a networking and business referral group. ICBC members strive to constantly think about ways that we can assist one another\'s businesses.
Business Women: Local chapter organized 1975 Group promotes educational,
cultural and social advancement of business women. Funding includes
scholarships to local students and projects that promote advancement of
business women or women in general
Button Club, Old Capitol: Collection and study of clothing buttons, both antique and modern.
Cable Consortium, Educational: Activities include programming for cable access channel 21
Cafe Scientifique: Caf� Scientifique of Iowa City, IA is a monthly meeting where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a slice of cheesecake, anyone can come to explore and debate the latest ideas in science, mathematics, medicine and technology. Speakers from UI explain the latest developments in their cutting-edge research and a
af� Scientifique of Iowa City is sponsored in part by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa, the Society of Physics Students, the American Physical Society and the Bauder fund of the American Association of Physics Teachers.
Call to Action--Iowa City: Organized 7/25/00. Affiliated with national group in Chicago. Call to Action is a national Catholic Church reform forum organization dedicated to advancing the ideas and concepts initiated at the 1962 ecumenical council Vatican II. Works for local, regional and national social justice and reform issues in the Catholic Church. Iowa City CTA will hold periodic conferences, retreats, workshops, seminars, lectures, and prayer services on various social justice, doctrinal, ecclesiastical, and spiritual topics and issues.
Camera Club, Iowa City: To offer information in the art and science of photography, to stimulate creativity and experimentation, to increase the knowledge and practice of photography, to increase our knowledge and ability in photography. There are monthly inter-club contests in digital images, prints, and slides. At meetings, there are different programs on various how-to information on photography. There are 20-25 members.
Campus Ministers, Association of: Affiliated with National Campus Ministry Association.
Principal activities: Coordinating and planning campus activities; pastoral counseling; support for social peace/justice/women\'s concerns. Informational material published: Dangerous Groups Brochure, members list.
Cancer Information Service: Provide information and resources to anyone with questions about cancer.
We also facilitate support groups. All services are free. Organized 1986.
Cardiac Support Group, Mercy Hospital: Organized Jan. 1985. This group provides monthly education and support meetings; a heart-healthy luncheon is also available for $5 (payable at door). All meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 11:30 in the McAuley room, Mercy Medical Plaza 1. A presentation follows at 12 noon. Reservations are requested no later than the Friday prior to each meeting. Call Mercy On Call, 358-2767 or 1-800-358-2767.
Caregiver Support Group: Organized early 2003. Educational opportunities/experts in care for individuals with Alzheimer\'s/Dementia. Support of caregivers
Carpenters Local Union #1260: Organized in 1902. Affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Principal activity: attempting to secure decent and reasonable wages and working conditions for all carpenters.
Catalyst Acting Company: The purpose of Catalyst Acting Company is to provide an outlet for creativity, collaboration and cooperation within the arts and culture community of Iowa
City and neighboring communities, while seeking to produce quality
entertainment. To educate, entertain and enrich both area adolescents and adults on a continuing and long lasting basis. To join with other arts and cultural organizations for mutual support and
enrichment to offer a balance of first-run works and fresh looks at published plays to the community, and to provide an incubator for new, local writings.
Catholic Community Foundation: Development office for the Regina Inter-Parish Catholic Education Center
Catholic Women: Activities include charity work for third world countries; educational group; support of respite and Hospice, Crisis Center, Handicare, Birthright, and Catholic community projects, prison ministry, Right to Life, and Domestic Violence Intervention.
Cattlemen, Johnson County: Activities include promoting beef. Cattlemen Directors are available to cook Beef at any social engagement, e.g., fund raisers, wedding receptions, church organizations, U. of I. functions, Izaac Walton, Moose, Eagles, etc. Small fee for use of grill and gas are asked. Cattlemen promote meat (beef) products at fairs (county and state) trade shows and where ever and when ever needed. Promote Beef Certificates.
Chabad Lubavitch of Iowa City: Organized 2002, locally. Weekly Sabbat services. Friday night
and Saturday Shabbat meals. Activities for children. Weekly Torah class.
Hospital and prison visits. Kosher foods. Student activities
Chamber of Commerce, Iowa City Area: Actively fosters a better business
environment.
Chamber Singers of Iowa City: Chamber Singers of Iowa City, organized in 1970, is a community-based group of amateur and professional musicians selected annually by audition. Members pay annual dues and perform 3 concerts each season. The concerts feature the best in classical music by composers from the Renaissance Era to modern times and are most often accompanied by full orchestra or chamber orchestra. Auditions are required. Please call 354-0583 for further information or to schedule an audition.
Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Society,: Organized summer, 2001. Local networking group of
regional organization. Network meets for education, socialization,
networking. International organization holds conferences in August (LA)
and February (NY) annually. SCBWI, headquartered in Los Angeles, has
more than 22,000 members worldwide.
Chinese School of Iowa City: Activities include learning Chinese and practicing programs relating to Chinese culture. School has two locations: University Baptist Church at 1850 Benton St, and a classroom at 450 Hawkeye Drive.
Chorus, Old Capitol: Organized 1963. Sings barbershop music.
Christian Women's Club, Iowa City Area: Organized mid-1960\\\'s. Interdenominational. Affiliated with Stonecraft Ministries. Monthly luncheons (2nd Wednesday) feature a local speaker and an inspirational keynote speaker. Promote local/area businesses as well as individual interests. Prayer Connections: 9:30 am, first Wednesday of the month in private homes. Stonecroft Bible Studies: Led by approved guides in private homes.
Church Women United, Johnson County: Activities include ecumenical celebrations: World Day of Prayer, May Fellowship Day,World Community Day, ecumenical study groups; consciousness raising on social issues, including health care and economic alternatives.
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville: Primary purpose is production of dramatic, musical and performing arts pieces of the best possible quality for the enjoyment of the public. Members design and execute the theatre productions. Community educational outreach programs are emphasized.
CIVIC--see International Visitors, Council for
Civil Liberties Union, Iowa, Hawkeye Area Chapter: Activities include information, support, speakers and legal referral for people to maintain their constitutional rights.
Classy Chassy Cruisers: The Classy Chassy Cruisers is a Not-For-Profit and was founded in 2001 to encourage camaraderie among car enthusiasts who believe in the preservation,
restoration and enjoyment of classic automobiles of all years, makes and
models - new and old and in-between. We started as a small group of
interested persons and continuously recruit new members and sponsors who
share our interest in enjoying classic cars and trucks. CCC coordinate six
cruise-in shows the last Friday nights of the months beginning in April thru
September at the Sycamore Mall, Iowa City and the Houby Days Car Show, Cedar
Rapids in May. Each year CCC members select a charity to donate to. Funds
received are used to cover the cost of operation, the cost of printing and
mailing the monthly newsletter, to supply items for the various scheduled
activities, and to pay for the extra things that make our adventures more
enjoyable.
Clean Air for Everyone, Johnson County: CAFE Johnson County is a coalition of parents, health
professionals and health organizations dedicated to reducing
tobacco-related death and disease. The coalition has four goal areas -
youth prevention, help for tobacco users who want to quit, secondhand
smoke education, and eliminating disparities of tobacco use. The
coalition sponsors public forums, promotes smoke free environments and
provides training for youth and adult tobacco control advocates. Tax
deductible donations can be made to the coalition. For more information
visit our website.
Club West: Strengthens and promotes athletic programs in all west side schools. Sponsors elementary/junior high nights basketball program for grades 5 & 6. Informational brochure available. Organized in February, 1987.
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Johnson Count: We organize responses to needs of victims; support community actions which hold abusers accountable and work to educate the community about domestic violence. We provide twice a year training for people working in systems which serve victims of domestic violence and their children.
Coffeehouse Club: Activities include a variety of recreational activities, i.e. bowling, games, trips, swimming, picnics, etc. This club is designed to help adults with emotional disabilities work towards independent and constructive usage of their leisure time.
COGS UE Local 896: Labor union organizing graduate student employees at UI. Affiliated with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America. Activities: organizing graduate student employees at the University of Iowa for fair wages and improved working conditions. Information and assistance to graduate employees of all types relating to their employment.
Coin Club, Old Capitol: Organized since 1978. Coin shows, educational presentations, auctions, bid boards, numismatic evaluations, annual coin auction, etc
Community Band, Iowa City: Music performance. Summer concerts and holiday concert.
Community Leadership Alumni Association: The board meets regularly, but there events throughout the year for the alumni members. Members of the association must be graduates of the Community Leadership Program sponsored by the Chamber.
Community Theatre, Iowa City: Activities include performing 5 plays per year, plus other activities to be announced. President for 2007-08 is Patti Mott. Board secretary is Gerry Roe.
Compeer of Johnson County: Compeer of Johnson County is a non-profit organization which matches adults in the community in one-to-one friendships with adults receivng mental health services.
Concern for Women: Aiding women in crisis pregnancy. Free pregnancy tests, referrals to other agencies, clothng, counseling, furniture, hospital calls, labor and delivery coaches.
Connections: Connections is an organization of individuals and families that comes together to form, build and sustain queer community in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area. We hold free monthly forums (Sept. - May) - typically on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00-9:00pm in the hotelVetro or Sheraton Hotel (across from the I.C. Public Library). We also sponsor a number of small interest/activity groups that meet at various times places throughout the month. Formed 2004.
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iowa City/Coralville: The bureau is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic welfare of the Iowa City and Coralville communities through the promotion of the communities as a tourist attraction, convention site and location for special events. Funding is for loans and grants. Meetings held 3rd Thurs. of the month at 4:00 PM at the main office. Meetings for various business and cultural entities held regularly.
Coralville-North Corridor: One large fundraiser yearly, 1/3 of which goes to Coralville library. Money also given to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Give dictionaries to 4th graders
Cosgrove Institute: The school building was purchased in 1991 by a group
of Cosgrove area citizens, and The Cosgrove Institute was organized
in 1992. First the building was repaired and restored using funds
from renting out the classrooms as studios. Sports teams rent the Gym
for practice, and the Gym and the associated kitchen are used for
wedding receptions, family reunions. The Kitchen and the library can
be rented for smaller groups. The Cosgrove institute also runs an
annual Pheasant hunt and an occasional raffle to raise additional
funds for scholarships, and for an occasional disabled neighbor.
Country Dancers, Iowa City: Meet Thursday evenings, 7PM at Eagles Club. Country line and couples dancing. We dance for fun at various fairs, parades and events in the area.We host a dance every Thursday night from 7-10:30 PM. We also volunteer and raise money for the Jerry Lewis telethon and the American Cancer Society\'s Relay for Life. We have also taught Girl scout troops, and we periodically host workshops.
Craft Guild - Spinners' Group: Principal activities include instruction in wool spinning, education in spinning of all fibers (technique) and group spinning projects. Classes offered periodically. Call for info. Craft Guild also has groups active in weaving, pottery, quilting and knitting with some instruction/consultation available.
Craft Guild - Weavers Group: Activities include promoting weaving, teaching weaving techniques, sharing ideas and craftsmenship. Classes offered periodically. Call for info.
Craft Guild -Glass Arts: Beading and stained glass and metal enameling are done by this group.
Craft Guild of Iowa City: Activities include interest groups including pottery,
spinning, weaving, quilting, and knitting. The Guild has full facilities
for all crafts, gives classes, provides studio space and has equipment
to loan out. Each interest groups has monthly meetings, workshops and
programs. Give demonstrations at schools and organizations. Groups are
welcome to tour the facilities.
Craft Guild--Pottery Group: Offers classes for beginners to intermediate. Offers two kilns, product and molds for use by members. Formed 1939.
Creative Anachronism, Society for,: The Shire of Shadowdale is located in the Iowa City Area. The SCA is a non-profit educational group interested in re-creating the Middle Ages (600 AD to 1600 AD). Activities include cooking arts, sciences, chivalry, heraldry, culture, combat, archery, costuming, historical research, etc. Demonstrations and presentations on the subject of the Middle Ages can be arranged for interested groups or schools. Note: We welcome new members from the community at large.
Creekside Neighborhood Association: One of the 31 city neighborhood associations covering 1st ave
to 7th avenue, court street to j street.
Crisis Center, Johnson County: Services include short term counseling both by telephone 24 hours a day and walk-in counseling available; food bank; information and referral; suicide prevention, intervention and postvention; transient services; clothing assistance and referrals for shelter. We provide excellent volunteer opportunities including extensive skills training. We provide speakers about overall agency services, communications skills, and suicide prevention and intervention. We participate in the Community Garden effort. We provide the suicide survivors support group, an ongoing group that began as Ray of Hope.
Crop Walk, Johnson County: 2008 Crop Walk will be April 6 at 1:30 PM at the Iowa
City Recreation Center. Affiliated with Church World Service/CROP. Money is raised through the Annual Crop Walks to help alleviate hunger in
Johnson County and worldwide. CROP has educational materials concerning
hunger issues. 25% of the money raised goes to Crisis Center. Walk annually in April. Raised $25,965 in 2007.
Cultural Corridor Alliance, Iowa: Formed 2005. Mission is to build, strengthen and lead
cultural organizations. Offers Advocacy, Cultural tourism, audience development, professional development and facilitates collaborations with area cultural organizations
Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc., Johnson County: Purpose is to keep records for dairy farmers thus helping them in managing their dairy herd.
Daughters of the Am. Revolution, N. Fellows Chapt.: Organized since 1939. Promotes patriotism and education.
Daughters of the American Colonists P. Alden Chapt: Organized 1946. The object of this Society shall be
Patriotic, Historical, and Educational; to make research as to the
history and deeds of the American Colonist and to record and publish
same; to commemorate deeds of colonial interests; to inculcate and
foster love of America its Flag--the emblem of its power and civic
righteousness.
Daughters of the American Revolution, Pilgrim Ch.: Chartered in 1898 with the objectives: Historic Preservation; Promotion of Education; and Patriotic Endeavor. We have essay and art contests for K-12 students and national scholarships for college students. We honor Army and Air Force ROTC members. We award medals for outstanding people in the areas of Historic Preservation, History Teachers, Conservation, Americanism, Community Service and Service to Veteran Patients. Meeting topics vary, but include honoring POW/MIA veterans, honoring veterans on Veterans\' Day, lineage workshops, visits to historic places and a luncheon to honor our award recipients. For membership, must prove lineage to an American patriot who fought in the American Revolution. Yearly dues $40.
Democracy for America, Johnson County: We are dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government
Democratic Party, Johnson County: Support of Democratic candidates, registration, education. Provides speakers and information on issues. Business phone: 337-VOTE.
Dental Assistants Association, Iowa City: Educational meetings and placement service for dental assistants race. Formerly called Striders. Organized 1865. $15.00 for ADAA members and 45.00 for non-members, beginning fall of 2008.
Dental Society, Johnson County: Purpose concerns maintenance of oral health for the community and continuing education for area dentists.
Dental Society, University District: Activities include conducting society business. Continuing education courses, mouth guards, community dental health programs and CPR recertification.
Dental Spouses, Johnson County: Activities include social events designed to help keep the various dentists and wives of the town and university in contact with one another. Raise money for dental scholarships, free dental clinic, and speakers for three of our four meetings this year. All dental spouses welcome. Programs
Diabetes Education Support Group, Mercy: Organized 1997.
Disabilities, Persons with, Coalition for: Meet with city officials, protest discrimination toward persons with disabilities. Make life more accessible to all.
Disc Golf League, Iowa City: Disc golf course maintenance
at Turkey Creek and Sugar Bottom Recreation Areas as well as at the
Peninsula Park. Some weekly rounds of disc golf as members are available.
Dog Obedience Club, Iowa City: Activities include training and showing obedience dogs, agility dogs, and tracking. Demonstrations to the public (special groups, i.e. hospitals schools, civic groups). Dog obedience for beginners and puppy training classes, also advanced training for competition obedience, agility and tracking.
Dog Park Action Committee, Johnson County: Organized 11/02. Works and advocates for the creation and maintainanceof an off-leash recreation area for Johnson County.
Doll Club, Old Capitol: Organized 1979. Affiliated with United Federated Doll Club. Provide speakers on dolls and related topics.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program: The Domestic Violence Intervention Program provides a 24 hour crisis line and shelter house for women and their children who are
experiencing family violence, as well as counseling, referrals and community education on domestic violence. Offers support groups for battered and formerly battered women. Call 351-1043 for support group
information
Downtown Association (DTA) of Iowa City: Retail and service promotions for downtown Iowa City. Sponsors the Park and Shop/Bus and Shop program. TheDTA is a group of business owners, professional people and employees dedicated to maintaining, improving and enhancing the vitality of downtown Iowa City through a variety of professional, cultural and civic programs. We are affiliated with the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Dreamwell Theatre Company: Board meeting is generally 2nd Wednesday of month
Information: Dreamwell Theatre is a non-profit volunteer theatre company dedicated to creating professional-quality productions in Iowa City, Iowa.
Drum Circle, Iowa City: Gathering to Drum. Amateur drummers are welcome. We explore a myriad of drum traditions. Occasionally sponsor a demonstration by master drummers. Meet at Unitarian Universalist Society 10 S. Gilbert St.
Ducks Unlimited: Affiliated with Iowa and national Ducks Unlimited. Provide funding for wildlife conservation. Provide information and films. Annual membership banquet to provide funds for waterfowl conservation held in middle to late September.
Eagles 695, Fraternal Order of: Organized 1904. Associated with Grand Aerie F.O.E.
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #695: Organized over 50 years. Principal activities are assisting men's group and service projects. People helping people.
Early Keyboard Society, Iowa City: Organized in June, 1985 for the purpose of fostering interest in the harpsichord, clavichord, and fortepiano families of musical instruments, and the rich heritage represented in the music written for them. In cooperation with the UI school of Music,sponsors a concert series featuring these important historical instruments, as well as workshops and master classes. The concerts are free and open to the public. Member meetings feature performances, discussions, and programs of interest to members. The newsletter contains a calendar of early music events in the area, as well as articles and reviews. New members are welcome. The ICEKS sponsors a series of free concerts each year of music of the Renaissance to classical period, played on harpsichord, fortepiano andclaichord.
Eastern College Consortium: Only activity is to present the annual Eastern College Night each October. College Night is an opportunity for high school students, parents and counselors from Eastern Iowa to talk with alumni representatives from Eastern colleges and to gather materials about these colleges. The 2007 meeting will be Oct 17, 7-9 PM in the West High cafeteria.
Eastern Star, Order of, Jessamine Chapter: The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women belong. Masonic relationship is a membership requirement. Membership provides an opportunity to help others through volunteer service in the community. The Order is dedicated to faith, hope, and charity, love and promotion of good will to humankind.
Ecumenical Women's Bible Study
Education Association, Iowa City: Activities include representing the interests of students,
educators and public education in the community. Executive board meets
first Tuesday of the month. Representative meetings monthly during the
school year. Meetings are held Sept.-May. June, July and August, meeting
vary. Cedar Rapids phone; 800-398-6305 or 319 366-3544.
Eels, Iowa City Swim Club: USA swimming & US Masters Swimming affiliated club team. Offers participants instruction in all aspects of competitive swimming with a well-trained and experienced staff. Call or email for practice times or more details.
Elder Services, Inc: Organized in 1980. Provides home delivered meals, congregate meals, in-home services, respite, small housing repair, information and assistance with services, and coordination of inter-agency services thru case management in Johnson County. Also coordinates Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Johnson, Iowa, Muscatine, and Des Moines counties. Provides Family Caregiver Support Services in Johnson, Iowa, Cedar,
Washington, Jones, Benton, and Linn counties. Provides Memory Loss Support Services in Johnson, Iowa, Washington, and
Cedar Counties. Provides coordination of services for older adults in
Johnson, Iowa, and Cedar counties who are at-risk of being abused or neglected.
Elderly Consortium, Johnson County: Share info about community services and programs for the elderly. Educate the community about the health and social needs of the elderly. Increase awareness of the availability of community services for the elderly. Create a non-solicitous forum in which professionals in the elder/aging services industry can network and foster professional growth.
Elks Lodge #590, Iowa City: Organized 108 years. Major projects include scholarships, summer camp for youth, Veteran\'s Hospital, Hospice of Johnson County. Have a 9-hole golf course and swimming pool for members.
Emergency Housing Project--see Shelter House
Emma Goldman Clinic: Has a Speaker\'s Bureau: presentations on a variety of health subjects related to sexual and reproductive health, politics, and feminism. Clinic provides wide range of contraceptive, preventative health care, and pregnancy-related services, including physical exams, as well as first and second trimester abortion services. Provides funds to some social causes. The clinic also offers services that include massage therapy, and services for males, such as sports and employment physicals, routine exams, education and advocacy. Over the counter reproductive health care supplies available on site.
Englert Civic Theatre, Inc.: The historic Englert Theater has been restored and now serves as a live performance venue. Consult website for performance schedule and other information.
Environmental Advocates, Inc.: Organized in 1987 to develop a community recycling program in Iowa City/Johnson County. Since then EA has been involved in a variety of issues related to environmental quality as identified by local residents. Recent topics have included use of locally produced foods, preservation of wetlands, \"green\" energy, alternative transportation, providing candidate forums to make sure environmental issues are addressed and support of the Iowa City Bike Library and the The Backyard Abundance
program. The public is welcome at all meetings. \"A small grants program, under $500 is
active. See details at www.environmental-advocates.org/grants.html
Evert Conner Center: The services provided by the agency are: Daily living skills training, peer counseling, information and referral. We also provide housing assistance and personal assistance, management training, community education, and technical assistance. We also provide advocacy and ADA consultation and accessibility auditing,and advocacy group 6:30--8:30PM 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Fax # 338-8385.
Experimental Film Festival, Iowa City: Formed February, 2007. ICE Film Festival is committed to showcasing films that question cinematic categories and conventions. In fulfilling that committment, we organize a number of experimental film events, including the annual Iowa City Experimental Film Festival. All events are always free and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to attend meetings and be a part of ICE Film Festival!
FAIR!: FAIR! is a progressive voice on local issues of importance to Johnson County residents. We work to build a sustainable, livable, and humane
community. We value fairness, justice, equity, and open government. FAIR! seeks to mobilize the community through education, public policy debate, and
local electoral politics by focusing on issues such as:
Equitable use of tax increment financing (TIF)
Affordable housing
A living wage
Expanded public transit.
Steering committee meets second Mon. of month and are open to the
public; full membership meetings are annually
Farm Bureau Women: Organized about 50 years; Affiliated with the American Farm Bureau Fed. and the Iowa State Fram Bureau Federation;. Principal activities: Work with the Farm Bureau organization to further the interests and study the concerns of farmers and the occupation of agriculture;. Special services: The township groups work in their own areas in the nursing homes, provide entertainment, make lap robes, entertain for birthdays, etc;. Funding: Goodwill Industries, Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) FB Scholarship Fund. Do again the classroom projects in local elementary schools
Farm Bureau, Johnson County: Largest general farm organization in the county, state and U.S. Goals are to increase net farm income for all farmers , to enhance the quality of life for farmers, and to promote agriculture. Annual scholarships and support to local ag-oriented groups.
Fellowship of the Blade: The Fellowship of the Blade is a Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Role-Play Gaming Association (RPGA) group. Our focus is on Dungeon and Dragons adventures.
Figure Skating Club, Eastern Iowa: Organized 1998. Affiliated with United States Figure Skating Assn. Promotes figure skating. Provides information, support, and training. Holds clinics, shows, exhibitions and specialized training
Fine Arts Council: Organized in 1970. Principal activities: Thieves Markets,
student art exhibitions, student grants, and Riverbank Art Fair. Funding:
artists.
Fire Department, North Liberty Volunteer: This group has been organized since 1945; affiliated with
Johnson County Mutual Aid Association. Principal activities: protection and
preservation of property, fire prevention and education, community service.
Fire Fighters Local 610, Iowa City, Internatl.: Organized since 1927. Principally concerned with fire fighters' welfare.
First Book: Dedicated to helping children than need our help the most by providing the opportunity to read and own their first new books.
Fly Fishers, Iowa City: Organized 1998. Fly fishing, fly tying, fly rod building.
Folk Dance Club, U of I
Foreign Relations Council, Iowa City: Organized since 1982. Principal activities: Monthly luncheons with speaker on international affairs. $7.50 Members, $8.50 guests.
Four Oaks, Iowa City: Organized 1972. Operate Youth Emergency Shelter; Young Women\'s Residential Treatment Center, a group home for female adolescents; PHASE Structured Community Treatment (SCT). (Phase is an after school program for monitoring and tracking delinquent youth), PAL, a day and after school program for pre-adolescents with behavior
disorders; family services including: skill building, behavioral health assessments(LPHA) and services, foster care, special needs adoption services, DHS Remedial Services.
Freecycle: Our goal is to reduce waste by providing an alternative to
> sending unneeded, but still usable items to the landfill. The network connects
> individuals looking to get rid of items with individuals or charities that
> could benefit from these goods. Freecycle is the place to find a home for your
> unwanted (but still usable!) furniture, clothing, building materials,
> computers, and all those other things that clutter our basements and garages. The
> only rule is that all items must be FREE. Organized 2004.
Frettists, Iowa City: Music ensemble for fretted instruments.
Friends of Animal Center Foundation: Fundraising
Friends of Hickory Hill Park: Friends of Hickory Hill Park is a local non-profit group which supports this unique natural parkland through the Adopt-A-Park program with the IC Parks & Recreation Department.
Fund raising: FHHP prints & sells a calendar each year and calls for photos in August for the new edition. We sponsor 2 plant sales each year...spring & fall. Plant sales total over $5,000 in 4 years. Volunteers are needed to help with both projects.
LEAF: The Land Enhancement & Acquisition Fund - to assist in providing a buffer area around the present park and to add significent
amenities to the park. Contributions are tax deductable.
FHHP\'s current Fundraising Campaign, LEAF has raised $100,000 during 2007 and is halfway to its goal of $200,000. The funds will purchase 16 acres adjacent to the Park and provide a $40,000 maintenance fund to maintain the new property & for projects within Hickory Hill Park. LEAF\'s address is: P.O. Box 1681, Iowa City, Ia 52244-1681.
Friends of Historic Preservation: Friends of Historic Preservation is a non-profit
organization that supports the efforts of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and advocates saving older neighborhoods and structures. Friends operates the \"Salvage Barn\" in cooperation with the City of Iowa City to recycle architectural materials and old house parts. During
building season, the Salvage Barn is open every Saturday from 9am until 1pm. The Barn is located at the Iowa City landfill, two miles west of Iowa City off
Melrose Avenue. Friends provides important educational resources for the Iowa City community, including the \\\"Who To\\\" guide for restoration.
Friends of Old Time Music, Iowa: Sponsor\'s Fiddler\'s Picnic and concert series; members play together and help organize and promote events.
Friends of the Coralville Library: Organized 1981. Principal activities: This group sponsors money making activities such as book sales, with all proceeds going to the Coralville Library. The proceeds are used for special projects not covered in their budget. It also supplies volunteers to work in the library or deliver books to homebound in the Coralville area.
Friends of the Immigrant - Amigos del Inmigrante: Organized November 2004. Immigrant Rights, Education, Empowerment
Furniture Project: The Furniture Project is a program that provides good used furniture, such as beds, dressers, table and chairs, to local households in need at no cost. The Furniture Project is now operated by theSuccessful Living and sponsoredby the Iowa City Landfill. Perhaps you've recently purchased new furniture or are downsizing to a smaller home. The Furniture Project will see to it that your surplus is matched to local people in need. Call358-6800 for info.
Galway Hills Neighborhood Association
Garden Club, Four Seasons: The Four Seasons Garden Club encourages interest in all phases of home gardening and horticulture; flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees and shrubs. We acquaint ourselves with areas of landscape and floral design. We apply our knowledge in a practical manner. We harvest and preserve natural materials every year, so that we can make wreaths, table arrangements, and wall hangings for our annual sale. With the proceeds from our sale, we contribute to many community projects. Membership is limited to 30 due to meeting space limitations
Gardeners, Master: Affiliated with Master Gardeners of North America.
Purpose is to bring scientific, noncommercial information to anyone
interested in gardening or plants, and to contribute service gardening
projects, present programs on plants,gardening, and other areas of
horticulture ; create and maintain gardens for institutions such as
nursing homes; sponsor workshops for children,etc.; maintain telephone
reference service. Training is offered once a year for those wishing to
become Master Gardeners. Volunteer service is required.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender& Allied Union: Principal activities include general meetings weekly, informal socials, and special events, an outreach and support group for those having problems in any area in which sexual orientation is an issue; speakers bureau provides speakers on the topic of sexual orientation to civic, church, educational, etc. groups. GLBTAU offers help in meeting and answering any concerns that relate to lgbt issues. Committed to establishing a GLBTQ Community Center by 2007. The nations oldest continually functioning university LGBT organization in the nation, organized 1970.
Genealogical Society, Iowa City: Principal projects have included printing a list of persons buried in Johnson County and Iowa City cemeteries; keeping records of births, marriages and deaths in Johnson County; mapping of early property owners in Johnson County. Principl aim is to encourage genealogical work and the preservation of genealogical records. Teaching beginning genealogy at Kirkwood College ocassionally. Working on World War II project, preparing for filming articles about all aspects of WWII in the state of Iowa 1941-52. German Interest Group
meets every other month at the Iowa City Public Library, check the website
for details regarding the next meeting
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois: Girl Scouting builds girls of Courage, Confidence and
Character who make the world a better place. Troop and individual
activities for girls to promote leadership, relating to others,
developing values, community service, and developing self-potential.
Phone 1-800-568-7077
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Women: Activities include study, service to church, community and world fellowship.
Goodtimers Club: A social, recreational club for adults with special needs. Meets four times per year for a variety of activities.
Goodwill Industries of the Heartland: Incorporated Nov. 1965. Associated with Goodwill
Industries International. The Purpose of Goodwill Industries is to
advance the social and economic well-being of people who experience
barriers to independence. To achieve this purpose, Goodwill provides a
variety of training, employment, job placement and support services.
Goosetown Neighborhood Assoc.
Green Castle Aeroclub, Ltd.: Organized 1994. Social group interested in flight. Funds annual scholarship for young person to get privat pilot\'s license.
Green Party, Johnson County: promoting environmental awareness, social justice, community-based economics and non-violence through direct action and electoral politics.
Grief Support Services, Iowa City Hospice: Hospice sponsors support groups, educational programs, social events.
Grotto, Iowa: Affiliated with the National Speleological Society, activities include the study and preservation of Iowa caves.
Gymnastics, Hawkeye: We offer recreational and competitive gymnastics. The recreational gymnastics includes preschool (2 1/2--4 1/2 years old), beginners, intermediates, advanced and pre-teen level, and adult and college club gymnastics. The team travels all over the US competing at various state, regional and national level competitions. Our goal is to safely enhance the development of every child through the sport of gymnastics. We do provide gymnastic exhibitions. In addition, we offer cheerleading from the pee-wee division on up.
Habitat for Humanity, Iowa Valley: Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit Christian housing ministry, works in partnership with people of modest income to build houses. Houses are sold at no profit and with a no-interest mortgage repaid over a15-25 year period. The house payments are recycled to build more houses. Has a ReStore, a Goodwill-like store where donated building materials are sold to the public. The ReStore is at 2401 Scott Blvd
Hancher Guild: Group provides volunteer assistance to Hancher Auditorium. For example, staffing the Showcase gift shop, entertaining performers, providing information to potential audiences, advising management on programming and services. Organized in 1980.
Hate Acts Rapid Response Team: We provide a community response to hate acts and hate crimes. We also provide pro-active programming primarily through our education committee. Offers support to victims and a venue for airing complaints and concerns. Call to confirm meeting time, 337-2548.
Heart Assoc., Johnson Co., Midwest Affil.: Activities include risk factor awareness programs, promotion of CPR classes, heart health education in schools, and fund raising for heart research. Contact name and phone number for the speakers bureau is Sara Feller 515-244-3278
Heritage Trust, Johnson County: Supports identification and protection of valuable natural areas in Johnson County.
Hidden Acres Homeowners Association: Purpose is to discuss annual homeowner concerns and issues.
Hikers, Hawkeye: Organized 1998. Activities are walking for pleasure and exercise as a means of seeing places of interest. Affiliated with American Volkssporting Assn. Sponsors walks.
Hiking Club, Iowa City: Principle Activity is Hiking, other activities may arise at a later time.
Hillcrest Family Services: Provide support, assistance, and skills teaching to persons with a mental illness. In Iowa City since 1976.
Hills Town & Country: Has been organized for 20 years. Interested in farming and youth. Presents Outstanding Citizenship award. Offers smoke free bingo every Tuesday evening and July 4th parade. Has provided funding for Hills' preschool, Atrium Village, and Fire Dept., scholarships, First Responders.
Historical Society, Johnson County: Organized in 1973 to preserve historical materials and to further interest in Johnson Couty history. The society operates the 1876 Coralville School in Coralville, manages and interprets Plum Grove Historic home and Johnson County\\\'s first asylum; and performs many public services in historic preservation and history education. The Society opened its new Johnson County Historical Society Museum at 860 Quarry Road, Coralville, Iowa in
2006.
Holistic Moms Network: We encourage and support holistic parenting from the heart, nurturing our children, empowering ourselves. We have educational wellness speakerss each month We also have playgroup and a book club. Families are always welcome.
Home Builders Association of Iowa City: Activities include monthly meetings, inproving the quality of housing, the Parade of Homes, the IC Home and Builder Show and Remodelers Show. Parade of Homes early June. Remodelers Parade in the fall.
Home Builders, Women's Council of: Offers scholarships. Involved with Iowa City Community School\'s construction project. Must be a woman affliated with the Home Builders Association.
Home Education Network, Iowa City: Organized 2001. Home school support, field trips, parties, education, advocacy, and play.
Home Educators Fellowship, Christian: Activities: 1. To provide support to parents who choose or who are interested in the home instruction of their children. This support is provided through the following means: (a) prayer, (b) sharing and exchange of information and materials, (c) sharing practical advice and concerns, and (d) small group accountability. 2. To provide a vehicle for the socialization of children who are receiving home instruction. 3. To provide a basis for political action, both in terms of dissemination of information and in steps of action to take.
Homeless Coordinating Board, Local: Meetings are open to the public, persons interested in issues
surrounding low-income, housing and homelessness are welcome to attend.
Agencies share information on current policy and services. This is a great opportunity for collaboration.
Coordinates event for the national hunger and homeless awareness week in
November.
Hoover Library Association, Inc.: Nonprofit support group for the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum and Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch. Fax # 319-643-2391. Call for membership info, or visit website.
HOPE Cancer Support Group: Monthly support group for those living with cancer. Goals are to help persons with both newly diagnosed and chronic cancer to live with the disease and its ramifications, to increase families' knowledge and understanding of cancer, and to assist in coping with the physical and emotional challenges.
Hope House: Halfway house of Department of Correctional Services, Sixth Judicial District. Provides court-ordered rehabilitation in a residential setting offering reintegration into community. Adult male correctional facility.
Horseshoe Club, Iowa City: Purpose of group is to pitch horseshoes within an organized group for fun, recreation and good fellowship. Meet at City Park May-August to pitch horseshoes.
Hospice, Inc., Iowa City: Activities include: providing aggresive comfort care for the terminally ill (children and adults); training volunteers to work with
patients and families receiving Iowa City Hospice services, bereavement program; 24 hr. on-call availability; emotional support. Affiliated with National Hospice Organization and Iowa Hospice Organization.
Hosta Society, Harshbarger: A not-for-profit educational society open to all those interested in growing, developing and enjoying hosta. Dues $10/yr.
Housing Fellowship: The fellowship is a non- profit corporation formed by
area religious organizations for providing affordable rental and
owner-occupied housing.
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County: To promote and support affordable housing in Johnson County.
Humane Society, Johnson County: Although our group is licensed by the State of Iowa as an
animal shelter, we do not operate an animal sheltering facility. Instead,
we recruit foster caregivers who take companion animals into their private
homes until permanent homes are found. In addition, we provide resources, referrals, and help with
adoption/re-homing, feral cats, spay/neuter, animal behavior, lost/found
animals, abuse/cruelty/neglect concerns, living with wildlife, pet loss,
cruelty-free living, animal advocacy and legislation, and care of companion animals. We provide some spay/neuter financial support for
individuals who qualify. We also help support several managed feral cat
colonies.
Hunting Retriever Association, Eastern Iowa: Organized in 1985. Conducts field tests for the retriever breeds of hunting dogs. Affiliated with the AKC & NAHRA
I-Club, Johnson County: Support group for University of Iowa athletics. Hosts an annual fundraiser
each year in August with 100% of the proceeds going to UI Athletics.
I-SOARR: Working to preserve the character and beauty of rural Johnson Coounty through citizen involvement in county policy and decision-making regarding rural development, road construction and other detriments of urban sprawl.
Insurance and Financial Advisors: Purpose is education and promotion of the insuranceand financial investments industry. Provides information, has an ethical activities committee, sponsors health oriented demonstrations, cooperates with the Heart Association.
International Students, Friends of: Friends of International Students (FIS) is a non-profit community organization of people in the Iowa City area who are interested in providing friendship and support to international students and scholars attending the University of Iowa. While FIS is affiliated with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at the University of Iowa, the organization is run by volunteers who are dedicated to encouraging international understanding. Friends are matched with UI international students and are encouraged to meet at least once a month for hospitality and friendship.
International Visitors to Iowa City, Council for: Group plans visits for international visitors
sponsored
by U.S. State Department; meets with, escorts and hosts visitors.
Volunteer support is significant. We provide community members with the
opportunity to meet with official visitors from around the world, host
them for dinner, meet with them professionally, or serve as liaison in
planning visitors\' programs
International Women's Club: English classes, cooking group, coffee group, craft group, field trips, plus several general meetings, including a November welcome dinner for new members. Organized about 1955 as International Wives Club. Helps women from around the world feel at home in Iowa City. And helps women from Iowa City feel at home around the world.
Investment Club, Talents: Organized 1996. Affiliated with National Association of Investors Corp.
Iowa Citizen Action Network: ICAN is an alliance of organizations and individuals working together to raise living standards for low income families and to improve the quality of life for all Iowans. ICAN exists to amplify the political power of individual citizens and progressive organizations in order to make economic, environmental, social and political decisionmaking reflect the public interest, instead of the interests of the rich an powerful.
Iowa City Area Development Group, Inc.: The Iowa City Area Development Group serves the business
development needs of primary sector companies in our service territory.
The nonprofit economic development organization collaborates and
partners to provide core services and communicates this progress to
investors, citizens and the communities we serve. Our core services
include business attraction, retention and expansion for primary sector
companies, targeted industries and technology-based businesses; and
worker recruitment and workforce business services.
Iowa City Hub: Writing news stories, developing a volunteer press corps.
Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation: Meets in Conference Room at Public Library. Organization seeks private gifts to support ICPL. Operates the Book End, used book store at 123 S. Linn St, Second Floor.
Iowa River Scenic Trail, Friends of: Encourage and foster the development of a multi-purpose recreational trail along the Iowa River, and linking trails between parks and the Hoover Nature Trail.
Iowans for Better Local TV: We urge citizens to become informed about the dysfunctional state of our nation's news media system and how it is crippling our democracy. - We are working to effect positive change by attempting to reform and improve local TV programming, with an emphasis on news and public-affairs programming. - We see to inform the community and the FCC about problems that we see in how local news is delivered to us by our broadcast TV stations. Organized 2/05
Iowans for Economic Human Rights: Organizing poor people in Iowa City to end poverty. Raising awareness in the community about poverty.
Iowans for Peace: Coalition of 24 Eastern Iowa groups formed September, 2001. Activities include letter writing, calling Congress, vigils, rallies, sponsoring Peace Teams in other countries. Provide speakers, information, and assistance with peace-rleated events.
Irish, County Johnson: Members participate in float building for Irish parades.Sponsors an open golf tournament in the Fall. Also Irish Fun Nightbefore St. Patricks Day. Informs members about other Irish activities,such as Celtic Days in Milwaukee (Aug.); Irish on the River-Dubuque(Sept.); Celtic Dancing Music Rock Island (Sept.); Project Children Fest(Feb.). Donate profits to 12-15 local charities every year.
Izaak Walton League, Johnson County: Main activities include building of woodduck nesting boxes; hunter safety education; supply trees for windbreaks and wildlife cover; roadside clean-up; save our streams activities; building of nesting boxes for all types of birds; youth education about the environment. We are now in the process of constructing an archery range and a nature trail.
James Gang: Founded in 2002, the James Gang is a nonprofit
grassroots community building organization based in Iowa City, Iowa. The
organization is committed to fostering interdisciplinary community
development through helping people realize and share their own creative
ideas, expressions, and ambitions. The James Gang\\\\\\\'s primary method to
pursue its mission is to create community projects (we call endeavors)
designed to be frameworks to help individuals pursue their own
creativity. Some of the better known James Gang endeavors include UNstaged and The
Coaster Project, The 10,000 Hours Show, Public Space One, and the
cFree Wireless Network, Earth Expo and the Composing Charity Series
Jaycees, Iowa City/Coralville: Organized in 1932. Major projects are the Iowa City Fireworks, Dragon Boat Racing, and a haunted cornfield.
Activities include community projects, individual and professional development, management
development and social activities. Also provide activities and services
for youth, elderly or community groups. Open to individuals 21-40 years
old.
Junior Service League, Iowa City: The Iowa City Junior Service League is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and improving the community. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The group focusses on serving primarily women and children.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association: Main activities include social contact with other alumnae; advisory support to undergraduate house(Beta Zeta Chapter).
Kennel Club, Hawkeye: Affiliated with
American Kennel Club. Puts on two AKC licensed shows/obedience trials and 1 AKC licensed Rally event in June every year.
Kickers Soccer Club, Inc., Iowa City: Organized 1978. Recreational soccer leagues for children in grades K through high school. from Iowa City and surrounding communities. Also offers adult soccer leagues
Kiwanis, Iowa City Old Capitol: Support Special Olympics, Iowa City Kickers, PALS, Little
League, College Scholarships, Free Medical Clinic, Children\'s Miracle
Network Telethon, American Heart Association, Hospice, U of I Chaplaincy,
Very Special Arts Festival, Riverside Children\'s Theatre, and other
community projects.
Kiwanis, Noon
Koinonia Food Buying Coop: Buy natural food at wholesale prices.
La Leche Leaders of Iowa City: Breastfeeding support group. We also discuss parenting and childbirth. La Leche League has a lending library. An additional group meets monthly with discussion on a wide variety of parenting issues. Call for more info.
Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Hawkeye: Meeting at 1211 Wiley Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Labor, AFL-CIO, Iowa City Federation: Monthly meeting of delegates from the approximately 20 unions in Johnson County which are affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Activities include annual Labor Day picnic.
Laborers Union Local #309: Affiliated with Laborers International Union of North America. Organized for 32 Years. Activities are collective bargaining and a hiring hall.
Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs #29: Fraternal organization affiliated with Oddfellows and Rebeka's.
Laureate Zeta, Iowa: Organization makes money to donate to local and state projects and provides cultural programs for members. Contributes to Ronald McDonald House, Iowa Bone Marrow Project, Iowa Head Injured, Crisis Center, Shelter House, and Chatham Oaks
League of Women Voters of Johnson County: Organized in 1920. Meets September-May. Holds meetings
on governmental issues, public forums with state legislators, candidate
forums , voter registration. Phone 626 6227
Learning Disabilities Assn. of Johnson County, IA: Organized in 1975. Affiliated with Learning Disabilities Association. Provides education, support, and advocacy of those with learning disabilities and parents and teachers working with them.
Learning Foundation, Iowa City: Provides opportunities for learning how to be more effective in life. Specifically skills in communication, managing moods, building relationships, listening, making choices, navigating through breakdowns and becoming a better observer of yourself and others.
Legal Aid, Iowa: Providing free legal services to low income residents of Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Johnson, Louisa, Muscatine and Washington counties in civil (noncriminal) matters. also can call 1-800-272-0008. Services in languages other than English are available through staff or community interpreters, or through a
contract service. Persons who contact Iowa Legal Aid by phone are
prompted to select either English or Spanish. For other languages,
callers will need to communicate to staff the language they need. Talks to community groups in Spanish are also available.
Legal Services, Student: Providing low cost legal representation and offering free advice to registered University of Iowa students.
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Support Gr: Affiliated with Leukemia Society. Open to patients, family and friends, offering a chance to discuss how people cope with leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myelomas.
LIFE Skills Inc.: A United Way agency serving children, adults and families in need of assistance. Provides supported community living for persons with disabilities, respite services and supported aging services. Email address: gfox@lifeskills-inc.com.
Lions Club, Iowa City Host (Noon): Support Irving Weber Days, Free Medical Clinic, and 10 Iowa Lions Foundation projects. Help buy examinations, glasses, and hearing aids to those in need
Lions Club, University of Iowa Health Care: Meetings are first Thursday, noon, room cc601 GH. Also 3rd Thursday, 6 PM 2346 Mormon Trek Blvd, Suite 1500. Our primary mission is to locally serve the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and its patients, visitors, guests, departments and staff. Our secondary mission extends to support Lions work within our state, nation, and world. Second meeting of the month is now at 5 p.m. at the Iowa Lions Eye Bank,
2346 Mormom Trek Blvd, Suite 1500.
Local Food Alliance, Johnson County: JCLFA is a passionate community of farmers, chefs, food
stores and people like you who are all committed to making local, healthy and fresh food more widely available where we live. We connect farmers to the people and businesses that want to buy fresh, local food.
One way we do this is by publishing a directory of local farmers and
businesses who are committed to healthy food and healthy communities. We
also proudly celebrate local food and culinary excellence during our Field to Family events in September. Field to Family includes the
Culinary Walk, Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration and Community Harvest Potlucks.
Local Foods Connection: Organized 1999. Local Foods Connection purchases vegetables, meats and other products from local farmers and donates these goods to needy families in the community.
Longfellow Neighborhood Association
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Iowa: We grant the wishes of children with life threatening-medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Locally we have volunteers who help with the wish granting process and who raise funds to promote our mission.
Manville East Neighborhood Association
Masonic Lodge #4, AF & AM: Local lodge was organized 1843. Membership in the lodge is open to adult men upon request and recommendation.
Masonic Lodge, Clarksville, #668: Helps support Masonic Homes in Perry and Bettendorf. Gives scholarships to area high school students each spring.
Masonic Temple Association: Operates and maintains the Masonic Building.
Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program
Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa: INFORMATION: Mediation Services is a local grass-roots non-profit organization that administers the Johnson County Small Claims Mediation Programand the Sixth Judicial District Family Mediation Program. Provides continuing education on mediation and is involved in other mediation-related projects. Mediation is an opportunity for people to talk: to be heard and to listen to the other person, so they can gain a better understanding of each other and the situation, and perhaps be able to work out a solution acceptable to those involved. The Johnson County Small Claims Court Mediation Program provides mediation services to anyone summoned to small claims court in Johnson County. Agreements reached by people in mediation are accepted by the magistrates. Small claims mediators meet 2nd Weds of the month, 12-1, at the Johnson County courthouse. The Sixth Judicial District Family Mediation Program can answer general questions about divorce and custody mediation, including how to prepare and advice on finding qualified roster mediators. The Program also maintains statistics and provides continuing education for mediators, attorneys and other professionals. Also, we provide trainings and continuing education on mediation and related areas.
If you have questions about using mediation in other cases or situations, please call MSEI.
Medical Society, Johnson County: Organized about 70 years. Principal activities; Education, partial sponsorship of American Student Medical Assn, educational projects regarding medical care throughout the county. Provides financial support for community based medical projects.
Melrose Neighborhood Assoc.
Mental Illness of J.C., National Alliance on: Provides support, self-help, and education for families/friends of persons with a mental illness, and to persons themselves that have a mental illness. The organization advocates for improved community services. Meetings are open to families and friends of persons with serious mental illness as well as consumers. Has an information and referral telephone service at 337-5400
Mercy Hospital Foundation: Organized 1969. Provides funds for Mercy Hospital for patient equipment and health education programs.
Mercy Hospital Guild: The Guild provides leadership for most of the services provided through for Mercy Volunteer Program and raises funds for the hospital through the Gift Shop, vending service, guest lodging and other activities. Chartered by State of Iowa December 30, 1977.
Mercy Hospital Medical Staff
Mercy Hospital Nurses Alumnae: Funds nursing education at Mercy through Mercy Foundation. Formed over 35 years ago.
Mercy On Call: Free, confidential health information telephone line answered by experienced registered nurses. Services available include (but are not limited to): health info, nurse triage, physician referral, program registration and pricing information.
Mercy Seniors Unlimited: Health and wellness education programs, screenings, and events.
Methodist Women, United: Organized from the 1850\'s; Reorganized 1972; Affiliated with Iowa Conference , Cedar Rapids District, National jurisdiction. Principal activities; Support of local & foreign missions, supportive member of Church Women United, fund-raising activities, monthly luncheons and programs, prayer groups, funeral and wedding receptions. Special services; Help with Crisis Center, camp for handicapped, support displaced persons, families, the elderly, ill, etc. Funding projects; Missions, Christian development of youth, support DVIP, Habitat for Humanity, The Nest, Crisis Center and the Salvation Army.
Metro Mix Chorus: Activities include musical education, performing 4-part women\'s barbershop and competition in the spring. Quartets, ensembles or the entire chorus can perform. Our membership includes women from all parts of Eastern Iowa. We are available to perform throughout this area. Fees negotiable.
Microcinema, Iowa City: Film and video screenings and workshops dedicated to film as a financially accessible form of artistic expression
Formed 2004
Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse - MECCA: Activities include individual, group and family
counseling for those faced with alcohol and drug abuse issues.
Non-medical detoxification services also available. In addition MECCA
provides educational, prevention programs to schools and
other groups. Employee Assistance Programs [EAP] for contracting local
employers. Services include outpatient and inpatient and transitional
housing.
Military Affairs Association, Johnson County: Our purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding of the need for national defense preparedness through recognition of the accomplishments and contribution of local veterans, National Guard and reserve units, Reserve Officers Training Corps and acitve military members.
Miller Orchard Neighborhood Assoc.
Mindbridge Foundation: We are a not-for-profit corporation organized to provide a resource group for those interested in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and related areas. We are located in the Iowa City area and devote most of our attention to Eastern Iowa, but we will help out whenever and wherever we can.
Our Mission:
Our goal is to provide resources to people interested in Science Fiction and related areas. Here are the sorts of things we can provide now:
* central communication for fans
* local Science Fiction/Fantasy and Gaming conventions
* volunteer support for SF/F related events
* convention registration and accounting services
* author signings (as available)

And what we hope to provide in the near future:
* member discounts at local stores and theaters
* book fairs
* web hosting

Our group is diverse in its interests and can provide information on many of the following:
* Science Fiction and Fantasy novels, movies, and TV shows
* British SF TV
* Magazines
* Art
* Gaming (role playing, board, card, video)
* Computer stuff
* Convention running

Conventions

Here is a list of the conventions run by Mindbridge.
* Gamicon: February 23-25, 2007
* AnimeIowa: August 4-6, 2006
* ICON: October 13-15, 2006
Miracles in Motion: Therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities. Always need volunteers who are experienced with horses or who like to work with children. Also need volunteers interested in publicity.
Miss Johnson County Scholarship Program: Official preliminary in the Miss America organization. Hold a competition once a year to select a local title holder. Constestants must meet MAO requirements to compete, and have a community service platform or area of interest.
Model Railroad Club, Hawkeye: Formed spring, 2006. Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to educate members and the general public about railroading and model railroading. Club is building an HO scale model railroad in a 2000 square foot space. The model has a midwestern theme, is designed for operation, and uses digital command control.
Moose, Loyal Order of: Donates lodge facilities. Activities include dinners, dances, and wedding dances, meeting room. Mailing address; PO Box 26 Iowa City, Ia 52244. We also raise funds to help children from lost and broken homes. Meetings are members only.
Moose, Women of the: Support children\\\'s home in Illinois and older folk\\\'s home in Florida. Home parties for Systems Unlimited. Send oue client from Systems unlimited to camp. Fund projects that help children, handicapped or aged.
Morse Cemetery Assn.: This group's primary activity is upkeep and amintence of the cemetary.
Mortar Board Alumni: The Mortar Board Alumni meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 6:00 PM for a potluck. No projects
Mother to Mother: Organized1997. Orients volunteers to be \"Support Mom.\" Support Mothers form teams with women referred to Mother To Mother to provide support and friendship. Group activities are provided for all women. Free childcare during Mother to Mother activities.
Mothers of Preschoolers, North Liberty: MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers -a program designed for
moms of all ages and backgrounds with children ages birth through
kindergarten. MOPS offers: * A haven for soothing frazzled nerves and
forming lifelong friendships. * Quality children�s programs (child care
provided for morning MOPS groups) * Teaching by experienced mothers *
Discussion groups in an encouraging and accepting atmosphere * An
opportunity to complete a creative project
Music Auxiliary, Inc., Iowa City: Organized since 1934; helps with fundraising through membership dues, donations, car wash, etc. Meetings held at ICCSD offices (Board Room), 509 S Dubuque. Supports performing music program for entire school district.
Music Study Club, Iowa City: Principal activities; Presenting musical programs, donations to music scholarships and local organizations. Organized since 1916. Special services; Scholarship to University students, high school students, music camps, etc., donations to local organizations such as Chamber Singers of Iowa City, Informational material, yearly programs and membership booklet.
Music Teachers Assn, East Central: Hold auditions, festivals and workshops for music teachers. Provides competitive and non-competitive opportunities as well as ongoing musical development for the area students. National organization provides a magazine American Music Teacher; state organization publishes the Iowa Music Teacher-available to members.
Musicians Protective Association, Local 450: Organized since 1937. Affiliated with American Federation of Musicians. Provides protection and support of the local professional musicians, and members perform concerts for residents in hospitals and nursing and retirement homes and educational music programs in the school system, preferably with co-sponsorship funding. Four meetings a year
proposed at the November meeting and confirmed at each meeting. From time to time, special meetings are scheduled.
Musick's Feast: Iowa City's resident professional early music ensemble presents performances with proceeds donated to hunger relief. Brochure with dates, concert descriptions and ticket prices is available by calling 430-4165.
Narcotics Anonymous: Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit organization of men and women for whom drugs has become a major problem. Not affiliated with any other organization, no fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make. Anyone may join regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.
Natural Family Planning: Natural family planning classes teach a method of achieving or avoiding pregnancy by observing daily signs and symptoms of ovulation. Classes are held in two yearly sessions of four classes each. Contact Mercy on Call to register for the program at 319 or 800- 358-2767, $40 fee per couple, but no one is denied service because of inability to pay.
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County offers neighborhood-based services and activities for children and families in
low-income areas of Johnson County. Services for children include NAEYC
accredited childcare, afterschool programs, summer day camps, intensive
kindergarten readiness programs, teen groups, pre-employment and tutoring programs.
Adult activities include parent education and support groups, ESL and GED classes; home visits for parents with young children, nutrition counseling,
food distribution and transportation.
Nest of Johnson County: The Nest program seeks to reduce the incidence of birth defects, low-birthweight, and infant deaths by promoting educational opportunities and early consistent prenatal care. Participants have an opportunity to utilize existing health, welfare, and educational services available within Johnson County. Participants must meet Nest criteria, live in Johnson County, and be pregnant at the time of enrollment in the program. Call to schedule an appointment.
New Pioneer Food Co-op: Organized in 1971. Principal activities: two-store retail storefront coperative specializing in high quality and natural foods, spices, teas, coffees, bulk foods, deli, natural meat, produce, kitchenware, also fine wines and beer. Nonmembers welcome to shop with 5% surcharge. Store Hours 7 AM to 11 PM in Iowa City, 7 AM to 10 PM in Coralville. Provides modest donations to community non-profits
Newcomers: Organized since 1938. Parent organization; University Club. Principal activities; Open to residents of the Iowa City area who have been residents for four years or less [Members do not need to be affiliated with the University, however]. Coffees and special events are planned to give newcomers opportunities to meet people as well as to learn about the community.
Norse Club: Ethnic celebrations-Christmas smorgasbord, Syttende Mai. Women of Norwegian descent. Organized 1937
Northside Neighborhood Association: Advocacy group for neighborhood preservation. Sponsors social events, historic preservation efforts, house tours, park revitalization, maintenance of properties and homes, \"good neighbor\" policies.
Ocean Waves Square Dance Club: Affiliated with the Iowa State Federation of Square Dance and Round Dance Clubs. We offer lessons annually starting in September. We have danced as entertainment for local nursing homes and other groups.
Odd Fellows, Independent Order, Eureka Lodge #44: Organized locally in 1853. Affiliated with the worldwide Independent Order of the Odd Fellows. Principal activities; Iowa Eye related program, Education Foundation [Loans to students], Odd Fellows Home for Elderly [Mason City], Apts. for elderly [Marshalltown].
Off Road Riders, Iowa Coalition of: Affiliated with the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Build, maintain, and patrol mountain bike trails, primarily Sugar Bottom. Host mountain bike races and social events for members, friends, and new riders.
Old Gold Singers: Organized 1957. Associated with University of Iowa. Students who comprise a show choir dedicated to the performance of American choral music. Works with high school choirs. Performs three shows on campus annually as well as approximately 30 other performances off campus yearly for private organizations, public and private schools, city and other public organizations. For fee schedule and availability contact the Business Manager.
Older Iowans Legislature--SE District: Formed in 1977. Identifying and supporting state legislative action in support of Iowa\\\'s older citizens, especially the most frail of Iowa\\\'s elderly.
Optimist Club of Coralville, Morning: Organized since 1958. Supports youth groups. Sponsors pancake day. Sponsors oratorical and essay contest in schools for scholarships. Sponsors bike safety for youth. Teacher Appreciation program. Handicapped youth Christmas party.
Optimist Club of Coralville, Noon: Organized 1977. Associated with Optimist International. Purpose is to serve youth and the community [including Iowa City]. Yearly functions are Good Reader Program for 3rd and 4th grade in Jan. and Feb., Oratorical contest in April, First/Turf Cutters (Lawn equipment safety) in May, fishing derby in June, essay contest, Halloween party, and Respect for Law Week in May.
Optimist Club of Iowa City, Noon
Optimist Club of Iowa City, Sunrise: Organized since 1965. Associated with Optimist International. Provides service to youth oriented organizations. Raise funds at annual chicken barbeque in May.
Optimist Club of Solon: Activities include Tri-Star basketball skills contest,
Easter egg hunt, essay contest, bingo fundraiser
at Solon Beef Days, Seafood Sale fundraiser, Octagon club sponsor, bike
rodeo, assist with city Halloween party, provide portion of "Win with
Reading" program funding.
Optimist Club, North Liberty: Safe Halloween, Christmas Baskets for the N.L. Family Resource Center, Easter egg hunt. Support youth programs like Scouts, ball teams, community kids programs. Raise money to distribute to youth groups in North Liberty.
Orchid Society, Iowa City: Education of growing, cultivation, showing and support of new members. Educational programs to other groups. Preservation of orchids in the wild.
Ostomates, Area: The group is a support group, serving corridor area ostomy
patients, and their families and caregivers. All are welcome.
Meetings rotate between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City hospitals. Meetings are
publicized on our website, and in the 'health notes' and 'support group'
listings in area newspapers.
Overeaters Anonymous: Recovery from eating disorders. Organized in 1970\'s
P. E. O. Chapter NA: Chapter organized 1976. Meets in members\' homes. Educational programs for members. Sponsor young women in higher education.
P.E.O., Chapter JF: Organized 56 years. Associated with national P.E.O. Meetings include business and informative programs. Provide financial aid for educational and philanthropic projects of the P.E.O sisterhood.
P.E.O., Chapter KP: Sponsor women who meet specific guidelines for scholarship or loans.
P.E.O., Chapter OD: 1st Wed.; member Information: PEO is an educational philanthropic organization interested in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education. Provides loans and scholarships for women.
Pagan Access Network, Iowa: Free electronic newsletter available at www.ipan.org. Holds symposium for
pagan spirituality in spring. Networks pagans in 12 state area. Education on
alternate spiritua