Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🎭 Culture
Felicia Babb Cass has been selected as the Hearst Center for the Arts' writer-in-residence— a program that offers space, resources and a chance for writers to connect with readers while honoring Cedar Falls poet James Hearst's legacy.
🏥 Health
Cedar Valley Hospice will hold a coping with holiday grief event where bereavement experts help community members learn strategies for honoring loved ones (including ways to share and connect in a supportive setting).
Local health agencies will host blood drives this month in Waterloo and Cedar Falls to boost the blood supply for patients.
Community members who meet the criteria can donate at designated centers.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Affordable book shopping — Explore tons of used books while supporting library programs.
Tech Help Drop-In
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get expert help with all your technology needs at the local library.
Small Business & Startup Summit
8 AM – 5 PM — Waterloo Convention Center — Registration required — Empowering entrepreneurs with expert sessions and networking opportunities.
Sounds of Many and Bluff St. Live Show
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy an indie rock night featuring local talents Sounds of Many and Bluff St.
College Hill-Billy Festival 2025
6 PM - 1 AM — Octopus — $15 — Enjoy a night filled with live music from local and Nashville artists at the College Hill-Billy Festival.
UNI Jazz Combos Performance
7-8 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Experience an evening of live jazz music performed by UNI student combos.
Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free — A delightful storytelling session for newborns and toddlers with their caregivers.
Writing Honest Fiction with Jeremy Schraffenberger
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Discover the art of fiction writing with insights from an experienced author and editor.
Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with delightful stories every Wednesday morning.
Altered Reality Book Club
5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Dive into speculative fiction with fellow enthusiasts while discussing the month's chosen title.
🏠 Waterloo Real Estate
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