FYI: Jimmy Buffett’s Finland tour is at Jacksonville on Tuesday, Charleston on Thursday and Orlando on Saturday (If you can’t go you can listen at www.Margaritaville.com)!

Isle of Iowa Events:

Tue, Jan 31st – Chili Challenge Committee Meeting
5:30pm at Little Bohemia, 1317 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids. If anyone wants to drop off silent auction donations feel free to stop out. Thank you for everyone’s support! We will have a sign up sheet for anyone wanting to work the day of the event at OPH on Wednesday.

Wed, Feb 1st – February One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill at 62 17th Ave SW in the Czech Village, Cedar Rapids. Hope to see everyone there; don’t forget your membership cards for a discount!

Sat, Feb 4th – House Concert featuring Hugo Duarte and Jeff Pike
6:00pm, Doug & Deb Rassler’s Peg Leg Bar, 1431 Cedar Bend in Palo. Only $20, E-mail
drassler@netins.net to reserve your seat today!

Coming up…

Tue, Feb 7th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Steggall’s Home, 4045 Crest View Rd NE, Solon. All members welcome.

Thur, Feb 16th – February Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 10:00pm, Downtown Fieldhouse at 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. Our quarterly charity is the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic.

Sun, Feb 26th – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Visit http://blues-buffett.com/ to purchase tickets today! Also be sure to visit the Facebook page and share it with your friends to help promote the event.

Other Events in the Area:

http://whatshappeningincedarrapids.com/Home.aspx

Sun, Feb 5th – Super Bowl XLVI
5:30pm – If you are not already going to a private party for the Super Bowl game, consider visiting one of our sponsor bars on the back of your membership card. It is a great way to show the bar how much we appreciate them and you get a discount too! In case you haven’t had a chance to get your card yet, they will be at OPH on Wednesday night.

Coming up…

Sat, Feb 11th – Jimmy Buffett Night in Dubuque
7:00pm – Mystique Community Ice Center – Dubuque, IA. Dubuque Fighting Saints celebrate JIMMY BUFFET night when they host the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders. If you are planning a trip to Dubuque, you may want to come early and visit Mid Town Marina in East Dubuque. The Ice Golf had to be cancelled due to thin ice, but they are planning a Hawaiian luau starting at 11am to raise funds for the St. Mark Community Center.

Sat, Feb 18th – I Shot Six Holes In My Freezer
3:00pm – Southern Wisconsin Parrot Head Club in Madison, see http://www.locs-buffett.org/p/is6himf.html for details.

Wed, Feb 22nd – National Margarita Day
5:30pm – This would be a great night to have a Margarita at Papa’s Sports Bar with LaurieLoo!

Mar 23-24th – St. MinneSomePlace This Hotel Room Phlocking
America’s Best Value Canterbury Inn in Shakopee, MN. Details: http://www.st-minnesomeplace.com/THR__2012.html

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

Isle of Iowa Events:

Tue, Jan 24th – Chili Challenge Committee Meeting
5:30pm at Cocktails & Co, Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion. If anyone wants to drop off donations feel free to stop out. Thank you for everyone’s support! Visit http://blues-buffett.com/ to purchase tickets today! Also you can visit the facebook page and share it with your friends to help promote the event.

Coming up…

Wed, Feb 1st – February One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill at 62 17th Ave SW in the Czech Village, Cedar Rapids.

Tue, Feb 7th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Steggall’s Home, 4045 Crest View Rd NE, Solon. All members welcome.

Thur, Feb 16th – February Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 10:00pm, Downtown Fieldhouse at 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. Our quarterly charity is the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic.

Sun, Feb 26th – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Visit http://blues-buffett.com/ to purchase tickets today! Also you can visit the facebook page and share it with your friends to help promote the event.

Other Events in the Area:

http://whatshappeningincedarrapids.com/Home.aspx

Wed, Jan 25th – Old Chicago “I Love Beer” Tour (Random Bar Night)
6:00 – 10:00pm, Old Chicago, 75 Second St, Coralville. World Beer Mini Tour Kick-Off Party, free appetizers, prizes, etc. http://www.oldchicago.com/home

Sat, Jan 28th – Coralville Brrr Fest
1:00 – 4:00pm – Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Details: http://www.coralville.org/index.aspx?NID=604

Coming up…

Sat, Feb 11th – Jimmy Buffett Night in Dubuque
7:00pm – Mystique Community Ice Center – Dubuque, IA. Dubuque Fighting Saints celebrate JIMMY BUFFET night when they host the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders. Please see the Dubuque Fighting Saints PDF flyer for game and ticket information (Jan 27th deadline to order tickets). If you are planning a trip to Dubuque, you may want to also get a four person team together and attend the 9th Annual ICE GOLF CLASSIC at the Mid Town Marina in East Dubuque (see separate e-mail on the details).

Mar 23-24th – St. MinneSomePlace This Hotel Room Phlocking
America’s Best Value Canterbury Inn in Shakopee, MN. Details: http://www.st-minnesomeplace.com/THR__2012.html

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

Isle of Iowa Events:

Coming up…

Tue, Jan 17th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Randy Havlik’s Home, 3705 King Dr SW, Cedar Rapids. All members welcome.

Thur, Jan 19th – January Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 10:00pm, Downtown Fieldhouse at 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. Our quarterly charity is the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic. All Members attending will receive a free bag of Margaritaville Coffee.

Fri, Jan 20th – Mascot Night at the Roughriders
6:00pm, Cedar Rapids Hockey Arena, come out and support our own JB as he participates in the Mascot soccer game! Doors open at 6:00, game begins at 7:00.

Wed, Feb 1st – February One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm

Sun, Feb 26th – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Time to start thinking about your Chili recipes! We need Chili cooks, to sign up please contact Kate Sanders at ksand5775@hotmail.com

Other Events in the Area:

http://whatshappeningincedarrapids.com/Home.aspx

Coming up…

Sat, Jan 21st – QCPHC Havana Daydreamin’
1:00pm – Midnight, River Center in Davenport. Details: http://www.qcph.com/

Sat, Jan 28th – Coralville Brrr Fest
1:00 – 4:00pm – Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Details: http://www.coralville.org/index.aspx?NID=604

Sat, Feb 11th – Jimmy Buffett Night in Dubuque
7:00pm – Mystique Community Ice Center – Dubuque, IA. Dubuque Fighting Saints celebrate JIMMY BUFFET night when they host the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders. Please see the Dubuque Fighting Saints PDF flyer for game and ticket information (Jan 27th deadline to order tickets).

Mar 23-24th – St. MinneSomePlace This Hotel Room Phlocking
America’s Best Value Canterbury Inn in Shakopee, MN. Details: http://www.st-minnesomeplace.com/THR__2012.html

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

Isle of Iowa Events:

Sat, Dec 31st – New Year’s Eve
Midnight – Happy New Year!

Coming up…

Wed, Jan 4th – January One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, Papa’s Sports Bar, 89 N Center Point Rd, Hiawatha. Come out for our monthly social night! We will have a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share. Hope to kick off the New Year with a big group at the first OPH of 2012!

Sat, Jan 7th – Cedar Island Band 2012 Tour Kick off Party
9:00pm – Gus’ Food & Spirits, 2421 Coral Ct, Coralville.

Tue, Jan 17th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Randy Havlik’s Home, 3705 King Dr SW, Cedar Rapids. All members welcome.

Thur, Jan 19th – January Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 10:00pm, Downtown Fieldhouse at 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. Our quarterly charity is the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic.

Feb 26, 2012 – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Time to start thinking about your Chili recipes! If you would like to sign up to cook Chili this year, please contact Kate Sanders at ksand5775@hotmail.com

Other Events in the Area:

Wed, Dec 28th – Cedar Rapids Roughriders vs. Youngstown at the Stable
7:05pm – Family Night at the Stable/Skate with the Players. http://www.ridertownusa.com/schedule/

Fri, Dec 30th – Iowa vs. Oklahoma at the Insight Bowl
9:00pm – Papa’s Sports Bar.

Coming up…

Sat, Jan 21st – QCPHC Havana Daydreamin’
1:00pm – Midnight, River Center in Davenport. Details: http://www.qcph.com/

March 11, 2012 – Quad City Parrot Heads Winter 2012 Getaway in Punta Cana
7 Nights at the Grand Palladium Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. All Inclusive Air and Hotel is $1740 per person. Contact Janelle at (563)386-4400, Janelle@gulliverstravel.com

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

Isle of Iowa Events:

Tue, Dec 20th – HACAP Adopt a Family Delivery
5:35pm – Meet at Hy-Vee Drugstore on Blair’s Ferry Rd. The group will be leaving promptly at 5:45pm to deliver all of the gifts to the family. Thanks to everyone that donated to our family by buying a gift, contributing to the raffle or just donating money!

Coming up…

Wed, Jan 4th – January One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, Papa’s Sports Bar, 89 N Center Point Rd, Hiawatha. Come out for our monthly social night! We will have a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share. Hope to kick off the New Year with a big group at the first OPH of 2012!

Sat, Jan 7th – Cedar Island Band 2012 Tour Kick off Party
9:00pm – Gus’ Food & Spirits, 2421 Coral Ct, Coralville.

Tue, Jan 17th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Randy Havlik’s Home, 3705 King Dr SW, Cedar Rapids. All members welcome.

Thur, Jan 19th – January Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 10:00pm, Downtown Fieldhouse at 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. Our quarterly charity is the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic.

Sat, Jan 21st – Bus Trip to QCPHC Havana Daydreamin’
Noon – 2:00am, reserve your seat today by e-mailing Bart at themason4@mchsi.com.

Feb 26, 2012 – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Time to start thinking about your Chili recipes! If you would like to sign up to cook Chili this year, please contact Kate Sanders at ksand5775@hotmail.com

Other Events in the Area:

Thur, Dec 22nd & Fri, Dec 23rd – First Ave Wine House “Sip and Shop”
5:00 – 7:00pm, 3412 1st Avenue NE. Free event: sample featured wines as well as food products also featured at the Wine House. http://1stavenuewinehouse.com/

Sat, Dec 24th – Cedar Valley Humane Society Adoption Event
11:00am – 2:00pm, PetSmart, 4810 First Ave NE in Marion. Donations will be accepted during the event. http://www.cvhumane.org/

Coming up…

March 11, 2012 – Quad City Parrot Heads Winter 2012 Getaway in Punta Cana
7 Nights at the Grand Palladium Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. All Inclusive Air and Hotel is $1740 per person. Contact Janelle at (563)386-4400, Janelle@gulliverstravel.com

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

Isle of Iowa Events:

Tue, Dec 13th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Steggall’s Home, 4045 Crest View Rd NE, Solon. All members welcome. Cancelled

Coming up…

Wed, Jan 4th – January One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, Papa’s Sports Bar, 89 N Center Point Rd, Hiawatha. Come out for our monthly social night! We will have a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share.

Jan 21, 2012 – Bus Trip to QCPHC Havana Daydreamin’
Noon – 2:00am, reserve your seat today by e-mailing Bart at themason4@mchsi.com. We still need about 9 more people to sign up to make this trip happen; our deadline to reserve the bus is Friday, Dec 16th!

Feb 26, 2012 – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Time to start thinking about your Chili recipes! If you would like to sign up to cook Chili this year, please contact Kate Sanders at ksand5775@hotmail.com

Other Events in the Area:

Thur, Dec 15th – Vineria Wine Shop “Sip ‘n Shop Time”
5:00 – 7:00pm, 264 Blairs Ferry Rd NE. Free event: sample featured wines as well as nibble on food products also featured at the Vineria Wine Shop. http://www.vineriawineshop.com/

Fri, Dec 16th – Marion Hy-Vee Holiday Food, Wine & Beer Tasting
5:00 – 7:00pm, Free Event at the Marion Hy-Vee: 14 sample food stations set up throughout the store where you can sample over 60 different recipes and products as well as sample over 30 varieties of wine, beer and spirits.

Sat, Dec 17th – Capones People’s Choice Beer Tasting
3:00 – 6:00pm, 1201 3rd St. SE. Sample endless beers and vote for the 12 that will make the cut to be served on draft at Capones Hideaway Bar. Sponsored by Fleck Sales, 7G Distributing, and Glazer’s. Light appetizers available.

Coming up…

Sat, Jan 7th – Cedar Island Band 2012 Tour Kick off Party
9:00pm – Gus’ Food & Spirits, 2421 Coral Ct, Coralville.

March 11, 2012 – Quad City Parrot Heads Winter 2012 Getaway in Punta Cana
7 Nights at the Grand Palladium Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. All Inclusive Air and Hotel is $1740 per person. Contact Janelle at (563)386-4400, Janelle@gulliverstravel.com

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

Isle of Iowa Events:

Wed, Dec 7th – December One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, Smuggler’s Wharf Big Bamboo Bar in the Czech Village. Come out for our monthly social night! We will have membership cards complete so you can take advantage of the 2 for 1 deal on drinks.

Sat, Dec 10th – Isle of Iowa Christmas Party
6:00pm, Fairfax Legion – Save the date for our club’s annual Christmas Party! We will have a gift exchange again, so get your holiday shopping done early! Dress casual, bring a dish to pass for the potluck, and a wrapped present ($10-15 range) if you want to participate in the gift exchange.

Coming up…

Tue, Dec 13th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Steggall’s Home, 4045 Crest View Rd NE, Solon. All members welcome.

Jan 21, 2012 – Bus Trip to QCPHC Havana Daydreamin’
Noon – 2:00am, reserve your seat today by e-mailing Bart at themason4@mchsi.com. We need more people to sign up to make this trip happen!

Feb 26, 2012 – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Time to start thinking about your Chili recipes! If you would like to sign up to cook Chili this year, please contact Kate Sanders at ksand5775@hotmail.com.

Other Events in the Area:

Tue, Dec 6th – Irish Christmas in America
7:00pm, CSPS/Legion Arts, details at: http://legionarts.org/

Sat, Dec 10th – Santa Pub Crawl benefiting Toys For Tots
4:00 – 10:00pm, First Annual Santa Pub Crawl for only $15 and a $5 Toy to donate to Toys for Tots! Pub Crawl will involve traveling by bus between: The Fieldhouse in North Liberty, Shueys in Shueyville, the Londoner in Cedar Rapids, and the Star Bar in Fairfax.

Coming up…

Sat, Jan 7th – Cedar Island Band 2012 Tour Kick off Party
9:00pm – Gus’ Food & Spirits, 2421 Coral Ct, Coralville.

March 11, 2012 – Quad City Parrot Heads Winter 2012 Getaway in Punta Cana
7 Nights at the Grand Palladium Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. All Inclusive Air and Hotel is $1740 per person. Contact Janelle at (563)386-4400, Janelle@gulliverstravel.com

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

Isle of Iowa Events:

Sat, Dec 3rd – Cedar Rapids Holiday DeLight Parade
6:00pm (starting at 6th St SE and 2nd Ave) – Take your “Christmas Vacation” with the Isle of Iowa! Dress up like your favorite character from the movie, or tropical will work too, and walk with the Isle of Iowa! We will meet for dinner and drinks immediately following the parade at City Beat Bar & Grill, 302 3rd Ave SW. If you would like to help decorate the float, please stay tuned for e-mails!

Coming up…

Wed, Dec 7th – December One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, Smuggler’s Wharf Big Bamboo Bar in the Czech Village. Come out for our monthly social night! We plan to have membership cards complete by then so you can take advantage of the 2 for 1 deal on drinks.

Sat, Dec 10th – Isle of Iowa Christmas Party
6:00pm, Fairfax Legion – Save the date for our club’s annual Christmas Party! We will have a gift exchange again, so get your holiday shopping done early!

Tue, Dec 13th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Steggall’s Home, 4045 Crest View Rd NE, Solon. All members welcome.

Jan 21, 2012 – Bus Trip to QCPHC Havana Daydreamin’
Noon – 2:00am, reserve your seat today by e-mailing Bart at themason4@mchsi.com. We need more people to sign up to make this trip happen!

Feb 26, 2012 – 12th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge
1:00 – 4:00pm, Cedar Rapids Marriott. Time to start thinking about your Chili recipes! If you would like to sign up to cook Chili this year, please contact Kate Sanders at ksand5775@hotmail.com.

Other Events in the Area:

Thurs, Dec 1st – F Ave “Fly Away Get Away” Awards Party
8:00pm, Cooper’s Mill, live music with Adam Beck.

Fri & Sat, Dec 2-3rd – Old Prague Christmas Market
6:00pm Friday – tree lighting ceremony in the Czech Village, see all the activities in last Sunday’s Gazette insert.

Sat, Dec 3rd – Cedar Rapids Fire & Ice Festival
1:00 – 5:00pm: Winter Wonderland Activity Zone (Greene Square Park)
3:00 – 7:00pm: 7th Annual Chili Challenge with Quality Chef Foods (222 3rd Ave. SE)
7:00 – 9:00pm: Ugly Holiday Sweater Party (Dublin City Pub 415 1st Street SE)

Coming up…

Sat, Jan 7th – Cedar Island Band 2012 Tour Kick off Party
9:00pm – Gus’ Food & Spirits, 2421 Coral Ct, Coralville.

March 11, 2012 – Quad City Parrot Heads Winter 2012 Getaway in Punta Cana
7 Nights at the Grand Palladium Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. All Inclusive Air and Hotel is $1740 per person. Contact Janelle at (563)386-4400, Janelle@gulliverstravel.com

Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at socialdirector@isleofiowa.com

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC