Community Matters: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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Rally for the Valley Reminder 

Don't forget, the Rally for the Valley 2009 Campaign Kick-Off event is coming up next Wednesday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Tickets can still be reserved for $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight.
 
Get a LIVE UNITED t-shirt, hear speakers from your community and have the chance to win prizes by participating in the balloon pop.
 
The following is a list of prizes that you could win by purchasing a balloon for $10. Keep checking our website for prize updates!
 
· 55 minute massage from Elements Therapeutic Massage
· Tickets to Leaving Iowa at the Waterloo Community Playhouse
· Callaway golf balls from Scheels
· UPS Pedal Car
· John Deere Pedal Tractor and other Deere merchandise
· 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
· Tickets to Rain: A Tribute to the Beetles at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, donated by Wells Fargo
· 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 Harley Davidson, Hawkeye Community College, KWWL, Lone Star Steakhouse, Platt's Nursery
· Gift basket from Walgreens
· A bouquet from Candy Bouquet
· 13-week subscriptions to The Courier
· Memberships to the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County and the YWCA of Black Hawk County
· 30 minute massage from Allen Hospital
· Lunch for two in Cedar Falls with Mayor Jon Crews
· Girl Scout Cookies from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
· Gift certificates to Applebee's, Arby's, Barmuda, Basket of Daisies, Bill Colwell Ford, Carol Hansen Photography, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Cooper Image Design, Design Studio, Flowerama, Godfather's, Great Clips, Hardees, Homestead House, Jiffy Lube, Jiva Salon & Spa, Kate's on Main, KFC, K.J. & Kompany, Maple Lanes, McDonald's, Old Chicago, Perkins, Scheels, Tan Down Under, The Black Hawk Hotel, The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, The Pita Pit, 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

Rally for the Valley
2009 Campaign Kick-Off

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

Women's Philanthropy Connection Event
Thursday, September 17
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall
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
Check-in 11:15 a.m.
Start 12 p.m.