August 28, 1963 to present ...
This past weekend, our own community of Cedar Rapids reflected on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom. Today, reflection is occurring in Washington D.C. and people throughout the World on the issues of civil rights and civil liberties.
Plenty is taking place, since August 24th.
- New Library opened in Downtown Cedar Rapids
- Commemorative Event celebrating the 50th anniversary on the March on Washington
- The Cedar Rapids Community Schools began classes for 2013-14
- Personal anniversary of sorts was celebrated on the 27th for us ...
- Events happening in this area of Iowa
- Local high school football begins this Labor Day weekend ...
- No Rotary on Monday, as we celebrate Labor Day!
Upcoming, the 2013 College Football Season kicks off on Thursday, August 28th ...
- Thursday night game headliner: North Carolina @ South Carolina on ESPN
- Friday night in the Big Ten: Western Michigan @ Michigan State
- Iowa kicks off Saturday w/ Northern Illinois at Kinnick at 2:30 p.m.
- UNI @ Iowa State, Saturday night in Ames
- # 1 Alabama vs. Virginia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta
- Sunday afternoon: Ohio U @ Louisville and Colorado vs. Colorado State in Denver
- Labor Day Monday: Florida State @ Pittsburgh
In July, the 2013-14 Rotary International theme began ...
We hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable 2013 ...