Good morning, Waterloo.

Girl Scouts received a $17,500 donation from the Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation to support an all-girl program that builds leadership, life skills and self-confidence—over 2,300 girls in Waterloo will benefit from local council events and outdoor adventures.

Iowa Irish Fest started in Waterloo and grew into the biggest Irish festival in the Midwest, with more than two dozen bands on seven stages and tens of thousands of visitors.

It ran from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and runs today from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—showing a strong celebration of Irish heritage.

Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo earned national honors by receiving a 5-star rating from Medicare.gov + the CAHPS Honors Award from HEALTHCAREfirst, based on caregiver feedback.

It remains the only organization in its 15-county service area to receive both recognitions.

Writing Waterloo: A Place-Based Poetry Workshop

5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Capture the beauty of Waterloo through the art of poetry with local writer Dr. Hannah Carr-Murphy.

Trivia Night at SingleSpeed

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Co. — Food and drinks for purchase — Test your knowledge in a fun trivia competition with friends.

Friends Memory Café

10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — A supportive community gathering for people living with dementia and their caregivers featuring refreshments and nature-related activities.

Coffee and Conversation

2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — No ticket required — Engage in lively discussions over a cup of coffee in a cozy atmosphere.

3rd Offense Live Performance

10:30 PM – 2:30 AM — Lincoln Park, Waterloo, IA — Ticket prices unknown — Enjoy an energetic performance from 3rd Offense at Lincoln Park.

Cedar Valley Stem & Stein Festival

4-8 p.m. — Riverloop Expo Plaza — $40 per person — Taste a wide variety of local food, wine, and spirits at this lively outdoor festival.

Shop the Basement - Book Sale

10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting library programs.

Mike Finley Retirement Seminar

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — An enlightening 8-week seminar series to help you prepare financially and psychologically for retirement.

Octopus Bingo

8-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a fun night of bingo in a lively bar atmosphere on the second Wednesday of every month.

PRA 90th Anniversary Celebration

4-7 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Co. — RSVP required — Celebrate 90 years of PRA’s accomplishments with drinks, appetizers, and community spirit.