Isle of Iowa Events:

Thurs, Mar 1st – St. Patrick’s Day Parade Planning Meeting
5:30pm, Smuggler’s Wharf Big-Bam-Boo Bar, 95 16th Ave SW. If you are interested in planning for the parade please attend.

Coming up…

Wed, Mar 7th – March One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, City Beat Bar & Grill, 302 3rd Ave SW. Hope to see everyone there; don’t forget your membership cards for a discount!

Tue, Mar 13th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Ptacek’s Home, 309 Carter St NW, Cedar Rapids. All members welcome.

Thur, Mar 15th – March Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 10:00pm, Downtown Fieldhouse at 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. Our quarterly charity is the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights: http://eihonorflight.org/1801.html

Sat, Mar 17th – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1:00 – 3:00pm, Downtown Cedar Rapids. 2:30 – 5:00pm, Post Parade Award Celebration – Scottish Rite Temple, music by Irish Jam. The Isle of Iowa has parade entry #14. Please plan to participate and stay tuned for details.

Sat, Mar 17th – Cedar Island Band Trop Rock St. Paddy’s Day Party
9:00pm – Gus’ Food & Spirits, Coralville. http://cedarislandband.com/trop-rock-st-paddys-day-party-031712-coralville-ia-gus-food-spirits/

Sat, Apr 14th – Parrot Head Party Bus to Dubuque Phlockers’ One Particular Harbor
Noon – 2:00am, Bus will pickup in Coralville, Cedar Rapids, and Anamosa and stops in Key West before the Dubuque Phlocking featuring music by the Cedar Island Band. Cost is only $50 and includes bus ride, pre-party and ticket to the Phlocking Party. Reserve your seat today! Open to Non-Parrot Head’s also. Contact Bart Mason, Membership Director at 319-930-2833 or e-mail themason4@mchsi.com.

Tue, Apr 17th – Jimmy Buffett Concert in Des Moines
Everyone who previously requested a club ticket will be able to purchase one as long as you contact Deanna at: deanna.steggall@gmail.com by Noon on Wed 2/29 to confirm. Payment of $136 is due by OPH Wednesday, March 7th. More details are pending regarding a bus trip and Pre-Concert Party!

Other Events:

For the Top Ten Picks of the Week, visit: http://whatshappeningincedarrapids.com/Home.aspx

Sun, Mar 4th – SaPaDaPaSo Irish Hooley
2:00 – 6:00pm, KC 909 Hall, 716 A Ave NE. Be sure to attend this phun event! Music by Wylde Nept, Door Prizes, Raffles & Silent Auction!

Coming up…

Fri, Mar 9th – The Midnight Swinger at Penguins Comedy Club
7:30pm – We will have a group going so if you want to reserve a seat please e-mail me at the address below by Sun, Mar 4th, and if we can get 10 or more people we can get a $2 group discount. Otherwise tickets are $13 and can be purchased directly by calling Penguin’s at 319-362-8133.

Sun, Mar 11th – Bar2Bar 5K Run
1:00pm, Cabinet Studio, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, come out and enjoy the best March 5k…running is only a suggestion as there are 6 bars on the route. There is no cost to enjoy yourself. Please run responsibly! https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/306761069382091/

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

Is everyone sitting down?? Check this out!!

From Margaritaville.com: “Omaha and Des Moines added to April tour dates”

Jimmy & the Coral Reefers will bring their tropical party to Omaha, NE on Saturday, April 14th and Des Moines, IA on Tuesday, April 17th!

04/14/2012 – CenturyLink Center – Omaha, NE
Tickets go on sale Feb. 25th.

04/17/2012 -Wells Fargo Arena – Des Moines, IA
Tickets go on sale March 3rd

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: http://freemedicalclinic.org/

Signup sheets will be available for Club T-Shirts and for Club Concert Tickets. If you can’t make it to the meeting but want to be on either list, please send an e-mail to socialdirector@isleofiowa.com. Concert Ticket availability will follow the club concert ticket policy (http://isleofiowa.com/member-news/concert-ticket-policy/).

Isle of Iowa Events:

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: http://freemedicalclinic.org/

Signup sheets will be available for Club T-Shirts and for Club Concert Tickets. If you can’t make it to the meeting but want to be on either list, please send an e-mail to socialdirector@isleofiowa.com. Concert Ticket availability will follow the club concert ticket policy (http://isleofiowa.com/member-news/concert-ticket-policy/).

Sun, Feb 19th – Quarterly Newsletter Deadline
Submit any articles for the benefit of the club before the deadline to deanna.steggall@gmail.com.

Coming up…

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, become a fan, and share it with your friends to help promote the event. Please see Kate’s Feb 9th e-mail for details on how you can help make this a successful event. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Monthly Meeting and don’t forget to bring any donations you have for the silent auction.

Wed, Mar 7th – March One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, City Beat Bar & Grill, 302 3rd Ave SW. Hope to see everyone there; don’t forget your membership cards for a discount!

Tue, Mar 13th – Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Ptacek’s Home, 309 Carter St NW, Cedar Rapids. All members welcome.

Thur, Mar 15th – March Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 10:00pm, Downtown Fieldhouse at 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. Our quarterly charity is the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights: http://eihonorflight.org/1801.html

Sat, Mar 17th – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1:00 – 3:00pm, Downtown Cedar Rapids. 2:30 – 5:00pm, Post Parade Award Celebration – Scottish Rite Temple, music by Irish Jam. There will be a sign up sheet for the Isle of Iowa Float Committee if you would like to plan, build, or participate in our parade entry.

Sat, Mar 17th – Cedar Island Band Trop Rock St. Paddy’s Day Party
9:00pm – Gus’ Food & Spirits, Coralville. http://cedarislandband.com/trop-rock-st-paddys-day-party-031712-coralville-ia-gus-food-spirits/

Other Events:

For the Top Ten Picks of the Week, visit: http://whatshappeningincedarrapids.com/Home.aspx

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.

Coming up…

Wed, Feb 22nd – National Margarita Day
5:30pm – This would be a great night to have a Margarita at Papa’s Sports Bar! Don’t forget your Club Membership card for the great deal on your first Margarita!

Sun, Mar 4th – SaPaDaPaSo Irish Hooley
2:00 – 6:00pm, KC 909 Hall, 716 A Ave NE. Music by Wylde Nept, Door Prizes, Raffles & Silent Auction!

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:

Wed, Feb 8th – Chili Challenge Committee Meeting
5:30pm at Parlor City. If anyone wants to drop off silent auction donations feel free to stop out. Thank you for everyone’s support!

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

Coming up…

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.

Wed, Mar 7th – March One Particular Harbor
5:30 – 10:00pm, Gus’ in Coralville. Hope to see everyone there; don’t forget your membership cards for a discount!

Other Events in the Area:

http://whatshappeningincedarrapids.com/Home.aspx

Tue, Feb 7th – Hugo Duarte at Papa’s Sports Bar
7:00 – 10:00pm, Papa’s Sports Bar in Hiawatha.

Fri, Feb 10th – Heywood Banks at Penguin’s Comedy Club
7:30pm, Piano Lounge (The Vault), downtown Cedar Rapids.

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. Also, Mid Town Marina in East Dubuque is having a Hawaiian luau starting at 11am to raise funds for the St. Mark Community Center.

Coming up…

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!

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

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