Good morning, Waterloo.

Operation Christmas Child is inviting eastern Iowans to pack shoebox gifts for children in Ukraine.

Mariya Tatarin, whose gift changed her life, will speak at Cedar Rapids’ Christian Store at 2 p.m. & encourage families to donate from November 17th through 24th.

Don Bosco (61-0) beat Janesville (1-3) and improved their record to 2-1 while head coach Colby Yoder earned his 150th win.

Dubuque Hempstead, now 2-1, took control in the second half to beat Waterloo West, now 2-1, 42-32—marking West High’s first loss of the season and Hempstead’s first win of the year.

Devon Blanchard ran for 4 TDs and threw for another as Nashua-Plainfield beat Central Springs 35-6 Friday night—holding the opponent to 213 yards and 3 interceptions.

The Huskies will begin district play at N. Butler next week while Central Springs returns home to host Clarion-Goldfield-Dows.

Pioneer Craft Fair

11 AM – 4 PM — Grundy County Conservation — Free entry — Celebrate history with crafts, food, and entertainment for all ages.

Sound Healing Experience

6:30 p.m. — River Place Plaza — $15 per person or pay what you can — Immerse yourself in a relaxing sound bath with crystal sound bowls.

Computer Basics Workshop

11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore the essentials of computer usage and get your questions answered in a supportive environment.

2025 Momentous Awards Recognition & Fundraiser

6-8:30 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Registration required — Celebrate seven years of progress with awards, catering, and community spirit.

Octopus Psych Fest

8-10 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy local tunes from Maize, Toaster Ghost, and Jonny H. in a friendly bar atmosphere.

IBosnaFest

4-11 p.m. — Riverloop Amphitheatre — Free entry — Experience Bosnian culture with food, drinks, and live music while enjoying a folk dance workshop.

Shop the Basement Sale

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Proceeds support library events — Browse an extensive collection of books at bargain prices in the library's basement.

Memory Circle Gathering

2:00 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals with dementia and their partners to foster companionship and enrichment.

Tech Help Drop-In

11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get tech support for your devices and questions in a friendly environment.

Altered Reality Book Club

5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow fans to discuss speculative fiction and enjoy themed conversations.