Isle of Iowa Events:
Wed, Aug 3rd – August One Particular Harbor
6-9pm: CJ’s Sports Bar & Grille at 62 17th Ave SW in Cedar Rapids. Come out for our club social night for great food and drinks! Don’t forget your membership card for a discount.
Thurs, Aug 4th – Island Fever Phlocking Meeting
5pm: Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. All members welcome. Last minute planning, the event is only 8 days away!
Fri, Aug 5th – The Compass Rose Band at Guthridge Park
6pm: Guthridge Park at 704 Emmons St in Hiawatha. Free concert! Bring your coolers and lawn chairs.
Sat, Aug 6th – Pulling for Honor: A Plane Pulling Contest Benefitting EIHF
8am-1pm: Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. Our mascot, JB the Parrot, will make an appearance around 10am. A family-friendly event will include a plane pulling contest, plane rides from the Young Eagles, static displays from our military and emergency services, fighter plane from University of Iowa, climbing wall from the National Guard, food and drink for purchase, and the opportunity to meet and thank some of our brave Veterans.
Sat, Aug 6th – Kernels Buffett Night at the Ballpark
4-11pm: Please plan to arrive at the stadium front gate to pick up your prepaid ticket between 4-4:30pm. For those arriving late, there may be a wait, contact Deanna at 319-651-9494. Game time for Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs is 5:05pm. Your $27 advance ticket includes 3 hrs of free food and drinks starting at 4:35pm (30 min before the game). The Compass Rose Band will be playing immediately following the game along with fireworks at dusk!
Sun, Aug 7th – Island Fever Silent Auction Basket Making Party
1-4pm: Tina Hansen’s Home at 309 S. Davis in Anamosa. Last chance to donate items! Completed baskets can be dropped off day of event, but must be tagged and already on Tina’s list (contact Tina by email at: [email protected]). Any other donations will be used to support other fundraising efforts.
Wed, Aug 10th – Jello Shot Production Party
6:30pm: Gordy and Sandie Smith’s Residence at 225 Rockvalley Lane NW in Cedar Rapids. Please bring a bottle of flavored booze and two large boxes of Jello if possible.
Thur, Aug 11th – Board Meeting
6pm: Viking Lounge at 1971 16th Ave SW in Cedar Rapids. All members welcome.
Fri, Aug 12th and Sat, Aug 13th – Island Fever Weekend 2016
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Friday night music by the Bamboozlers at 7:30pm. Saturday starts off with our famous Bloody Mary Buffet at 9:30am, then the Iowa River Landing Pub Crawl at 1pm. Entertainment starts at 6pm with Mr. Myers Duo featuring Todd Donnelly, and then by The Boat Drunks. Reserve your room by calling 319-688-4000, ask for the Island Fever rate (may be still available for a short time)!
Win a Framed Peter Mayer concert shirt & autographed photo!
Purchase raffle tickets online or at Island Fever 2016.
Peter wore the shirt at the Detroit concert with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers.
Drawing will be held at Island Fever Phlocking on Saturday Aug 16, 2016.
>>Need NOT Be Present to Win<<
Sun, Aug 14th – Southern Drawl Band Concert
1-4pm: 30 Hop Rooftop, Iowa River Landing in Coralville. Purchase $15 ticket at the door or in advance at https://islandfeverphlocking.com/store/
Thur, Aug 18th – Isle of Iowa August Monthly Meeting
6–9pm: Parlor City at 1125 3rd St SE in Cedar Rapids. BONUS PARROT POINTS: Please help us by bringing donations for Cedar Valley Humane Society (they will be attending and collecting for the 50/50), in addition to peanut butter for HACAP Operation Backpack.
Sat, Sep 3rd – Alpine Valley Bus Trip to the Jimmy Buffett “I Don’t Know” Show
7am until the thin line between Sat night and Sun morning (~4am)! Cedar Rapids through Dubuque to Alpine and back, with a couple stops along the way! Reserve your spot on the party bus; signup (pre-pay required to reserve a seat) at upcoming club events or via email at [email protected]! Cost is $65 plus you will need to purchase your own concert ticket separately. Lawn tickets are still available for $36 plus fees on ticketmaster! Don’t miss this opportunity to tailgate with the Isle of Iowa and see G. Love & Special Sauce open for Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers!
For a list of all the local events, visit: https://events.hooplanow.com/events/search
Got changes, additions, comments? Feel free to send me feedback at: [email protected]
Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC