Community Matters: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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Rally for the Valley 2009 Campaign Kick-Off 
 
It's time to get ready for the 2009 Campaign Kick-Off. This year's Rally for the Valley is happening on Wednesday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Tickets are $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight.
 
Gary Kroeger from Mudd Advertising will serve as emcee for the event, officially kicking off the 2009 Cedar Valley United Way campaign. Speakers for the luncheon include Cedar Valley United Way Board Chair Ken Nelson and 2009 Campaign Chairs Dave Rodger and Jim Mudd, Sr. Community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the need here in the Cedar Valley as well help raise money to kick start the campaign.
 
This year we are bringing back the balloon pop. Purchase balloons for $10 each and win the prizes hidden inside! Donated prizes for the balloon pop include:
 
· 55 minute massage from Elements Therapeutic Massage
· Tickets to Leaving Iowa at the Waterloo Community Playhouse
· Callaway golf balls from Scheels
· UPS Pedal Car
· Tickets to a non-Broadway artist show from the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
· License plate cover & tailgate hitch from University Book & Supply
· Tickets to 2009 UNI Football vs. St. Francis (PA), Sept. 19
· 17" Freshwater Pearl Strand from L & R Jewelers
· 8-piece Tupperware Package courtesy Bridget Bryson
· Tickets to the Iowa Speedway, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m., donated by Manatts
· Free rental of the conference room with access to the pool at Comfort Suites
· Free admissions to the Phelps Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts
· Purse and scarf from Jennifer's
· Tickets and t-shirts from the Waterloo Black Hawks
· Tickets and memorabilia from the Grout Museum District
· T-shirts from Together for Youth
· Bag chairs from ME&V
· 2009-10 80th Anniversary Season Tickets to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony
· Car detailing from Bob Brown
· Gifts from KWWL
· Gift certificates to Barmuda, Basket of Daisies, Bill Colwell Ford, Carol Hansen Photography, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Cooper Image Design, Design Studio, Great Clips, Hardees, Homestead House, Jiva Salon & Spa, Kate's on Main, McDonald's, Scheels, Tan Down Under, The Black Hawk Hotel, and The Pump Haus.
 
To donate a prize or sponsor the event, email Sarah Christopherson or call (319) 235-6211 ext. 20.
 
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, August 27, 2009 by calling (319) 235-6211 or email Cedar Valley United Way.





Cedar Valley Chase
 
The Cedar Valley Chase is a race in which teams of two compete in challenges as they race from location to location in the Cedar Valley. The first team to complete their challenges and cross the finish line wins. Prizes are awarded to first, second, and third place winners, and drawings and raffles will be held at the after party.

All proceeds are donated to Cedar Valley United Way. Give to a great cause and test your skills at the Cedar Valley Chase on September 26, 2009. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m. and the race is on at 12 p.m. For more information check out cedarvalleychase.com.
 
Upcoming Events
Waterloo Schools Registration
Thursday, August 6
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, August 7
1 to 7:30 p.m.

Rally for the Valley
2009 Campaign Kick-Off

Wednesday, September 2
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
R.S.V.P.

EPI 5K Run, Walk, and Roll
Saturday, September 19
Registration 9:00 a.m.
Start 9:30 a.m.
Awards 11:00 a.m. 
www.episervice.org
(319) 232-6671 
Cedar Valley Chase
Saturday, September 26