Upcoming events.
City Council Meetings
Waterloo City Council Meetings occur every other Monday at the City Hall. Agendas can be viewed prior as well as minutes during or after the meeting!
Staying informed about City Council meetings is one of the simplest ways to stay connected to what’s happening in your community.By attending, watching, or keeping up with updates, you gain a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, have the opportunity to share your voice, and help ensure that community needs and perspectives are represented. Even a small effort to stay informed can lead to stronger neighborhoods and more responsive local leadership.
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Walnut Neighborhood Meeting
Come to connect, learn, and be a part of what is happening in our neighborhood!
Everyone is welcome!
Lunch With Neighbors
Purchase a meal from a local business and chat with neighbors! This is a monthly casual get together for Church Row and Walnut neighbors and those partnering in those neighborhoods.
Invite others! Please RSVP to booking@theweismansion.com so we can give them a heads up. Hope to see you there :)
This month’s restaurant: Carpenters Diner!!
Info: https://www.restaurantji.com/ia/waterloo/carpenters-lunch-east-/
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Community Cafe
The Community Café is a welcoming space where neighbors gather and reflect on what it means to belong and build community together. Through guided conversation, participants will learn how our experiences shape our sense of community and connection.
RSVP HERE - https://forms.gle/49RJspdphDUAtPo29
City Council Meetings
Waterloo City Council Meetings occur every other Monday at the City Hall. Agendas can be viewed prior as well as minutes during or after the meeting!
Staying informed about City Council meetings is one of the simplest ways to stay connected to what’s happening in your community.By attending, watching, or keeping up with updates, you gain a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, have the opportunity to share your voice, and help ensure that community needs and perspectives are represented. Even a small effort to stay informed can lead to stronger neighborhoods and more responsive local leadership.
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Ward 3 and 4 Town Hall
Join Councilwoman Deb Berry Ward 3 and Councilman Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith, Ward 4, for their monthly join town hall meetings.
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 PM at Jubilee UMC Resource Center located at 1621 E. 4th Street.
Councilwoman Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith, Ward 4
Phone: (319) 214-9974
Email: Belinda.Creighton-Smith@waterloo-ia.org
Councilwoman Deb Berry Ward 3
Phone: (319) 504-0227
Email: Deb.Berry@waterloo-ia.org
Juneteenth Community Film
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom is an hour-long film that explains why June 19th is celebrated as “America’s Second Independence Day”, starting on June 19, 1865 when Black Americans in Texas were told they were free. What were they freed from? How did the law of Absolute Equality impact their lives...from literacy, to housing, to faith?
Saturday, June 20, 2026
light refreshments: 9:30 am
watch the film & discussion: 10:00- 11:30 am
Impact Church of Hope (710 Broadway St, Waterloo, IA 50703)
Enter either door to the main worshDip space
Any Questions? Contact Stephanie Shavers at stephanie.shavers@waterloo-ia.org
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Walnut Neighborhood Meeting
Come to connect, learn, and be a part of what is happening in our neighborhood!
Everyone is welcome!
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Community Cafe
The Community Café is a welcoming space where neighbors gather and reflect on what it means to belong and build community together. Through guided conversation, participants will learn how our experiences shape our sense of community and connection.
RSVP HERE - https://forms.gle/49RJspdphDUAtPo29
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
Picnic in the Park
Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer!
Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.
Bring your own lunch, pull up a seat or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour together in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there!
National Night Out
More information coming soon—follow us on Facebook so you don’t miss the details! https://www.facebook.com/WalnutNeighborhood/
Community Cafe
The Community Café is a welcoming space where neighbors gather and reflect on what it means to belong and build community together. Through guided conversation, participants will learn how our experiences shape our sense of community and connection.
RSVP HERE - https://forms.gle/49RJspdphDUAtPo29
Walnut Neighborhood Clean Up Day
Join us in the Lily Furgenson parking lot to clean up your home!
Be on the lookout for flyers that will soon be handed out to residents! This will include what you can and can not bring to this event to be disposed! Additionally, this flyer will serve as your ticket!
More details available on the Walnut Neighborhood Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WalnutNeighborhood/.
Ward 3 and 4 Town Hall
Join Councilwoman Deb Berry Ward 3 and Councilman Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith, Ward 4, for their monthly join town hall meetings.
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 PM at Jubilee UMC Resource Center located at 1621 E. 4th Street.
Councilwoman Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith, Ward 4
Phone: (319) 214-9974
Email: Belinda.Creighton-Smith@waterloo-ia.org
Councilwoman Deb Berry Ward 3
Phone: (319) 504-0227
Email: Deb.Berry@waterloo-ia.org
City Council Meetings
Waterloo City Council Meetings occur every other Monday at the City Hall. Agendas can be viewed prior as well as minutes during or after the meeting!
Staying informed about City Council meetings is one of the simplest ways to stay connected to what’s happening in your community.By attending, watching, or keeping up with updates, you gain a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, have the opportunity to share your voice, and help ensure that community needs and perspectives are represented. Even a small effort to stay informed can lead to stronger neighborhoods and more responsive local leadership.
Miracle of Marigolds
Breakfast will be served at Harvest Vineyard Church from 9am to 11pm and Marigold pickup will begin at 11:15am
Check out the Walnut Neighborhood Facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/WalnutNeighborhood/.
Walnut Neighborhood Meeting
Come to connect, learn, and be a part of what is happening in our neighborhood!
Everyone is welcome!
City Council Meetings
Waterloo City Council Meetings occur every other Monday at the City Hall. Agendas can be viewed prior as well as minutes during or after the meeting!
Staying informed about City Council meetings is one of the simplest ways to stay connected to what’s happening in your community.By attending, watching, or keeping up with updates, you gain a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, have the opportunity to share your voice, and help ensure that community needs and perspectives are represented. Even a small effort to stay informed can lead to stronger neighborhoods and more responsive local leadership.
Welcome to the Table Workshop
Based on the book: “I Know We’re All Welcome at the Table, but Do I have to Sit next to You?” by Janice Springer
City Council Meetings
Waterloo City Council Meetings occur every other Monday at the City Hall. Agendas can be viewed prior as well as minutes during or after the meeting!
Staying informed about City Council meetings is one of the simplest ways to stay connected to what’s happening in your community.By attending, watching, or keeping up with updates, you gain a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, have the opportunity to share your voice, and help ensure that community needs and perspectives are represented. Even a small effort to stay informed can lead to stronger neighborhoods and more responsive local leadership.
Spring Clothing Give-Away
Free To Those in Need
Spring clothing from child to adult sizes and bedding will be available
Transportation home will be available for those who need it from 9 until 10:30
The give-away will be held in the school gymnasium. Enter off of the W. 5th St. parking lot next to the school. Watch for signs.
If you wish to donate clothing/bedding can be dropped off the week of the clothing drive the following days/times:
Tues, April 14: 3-4pm
Wed, April 15: 9:30-10:30am
Thurs, April 16: 5-6pm
Friday, April 17: 9am-noon
Items can be dropped off at the East Wing of Royal Legacy Christian Academy off of the Trinity Parking lot on 5th St.
Ward 3 and 4 Town Hall
Join Councilwoman Deb Berry Ward 3 and Councilman Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith, Ward 4, for their monthly join town hall meetings.
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 PM at Jubilee UMC Resource Center located at 1621 E. 4th Street.
Councilwoman Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith, Ward 4
Phone: (319) 214-9974
Email: Belinda.Creighton-Smith@waterloo-ia.org
Councilwoman Deb Berry Ward 3
Phone: (319) 504-0227
Email: Deb.Berry@waterloo-ia.org
Lunch With Neighbors
Purchase a meal from a local business and chat with neighbors! This is a monthly casual get together for Church Row and Walnut neighbors and those partnering in those neighborhoods.
Invite others! Please RSVP to booking@theweismansion.com so we can give them a heads up. Hope to see you there :)
This Months Restaurant: Bootleggers!!!!
Rock the Block
Join us for a Neighborhood Curbside Clean-Up Day and make a difference right where you live!
We’re inviting volunteers of all ages to come out, connect with neighbors, and help keep our streets, sidewalks, and shared spaces beautiful. Whether you can stay for a little or the whole time, your help matters!
We’ll provide everything you need:
• Gloves
• Safety vests
• Trash grabbers
All you need to bring is yourself (and maybe a friend or two)!
Contact Mary Potter at: 319-939-2753
City Council Meetings
Waterloo City Council Meetings occur every other Monday at the City Hall. Agendas can be viewed prior as well as minutes during or after the meeting!
Staying informed about City Council meetings is one of the simplest ways to stay connected to what’s happening in your community.By attending, watching, or keeping up with updates, you gain a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, have the opportunity to share your voice, and help ensure that community needs and perspectives are represented. Even a small effort to stay informed can lead to stronger neighborhoods and more responsive local leadership.
Walnut Neighborhood Meeting
Come to connect, learn, and be a part of what is happening in our neighborhood!
Everyone is welcome!
Join or Die Film Showing
When: Film starts at 2:30
Where: Orchard Hill Church 3900 Orchard Hill Drive CF IA
Enter through Door 2
Join or Die In this Emmy-nominated feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.
Walnut Neighborhood Meeting
Come to connect, learn, and be a part of what is happening in our neighborhood!
Everyone is welcome!
Join or Die Film Showing
When: Film starts at 5:45 after free community meal
Where: Impact Church of Hope - 710 Broadway St, Waterloo, IA 50703
Enter either door to the main worship space
Join or Die In this Emmy-nominated feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.
Event Five
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Blueprints Financial Coaching 101
Ready to take the next step toward homeownership?
Join us for an interactive Blueprints Financial Coaching workshop to learn how to stay accountable, build healthy financial habits, and set yourself up for long-term success!
November 18th | 11:30 AM–1 PM | Habitat Office
Contact Callie Macauley at cmacauley@webuildhabitat.org or call (319) 235-9946 for more information.
Community Learning Collaborative: Reconciling All Things
Engage in honest, respectful dialogue. Practice living reconciliation in daily life. Open to community members interested in reconciliation, peace and justice.
Try Pie Bakery - Community Room, 522 Mulberry Street, Waterloo
Community Learning Collaborative: Reconciling All Things
Engage in honest, respectful dialogue. Practice living reconciliation in daily life. Open to community members interested in reconciliation, peace and justice.
Try Pie Bakery - Community Room, 522 Mulberry Street, Waterloo
Lunch With the Neighbors
Meet us at Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt — 300 W 4th Street W’Loo 50701
Community Learning Collaborative: Reconciling All Things
Engage in honest, respectful dialogue. Practice living reconciliation in daily life. Open to community members interested in reconciliation, peace and justice.
Try Pie Bakery - Community Room, 522 Mulberry Street, Waterloo
ReStore Haunted Birthday Bash
Celebrating 10 Years!
Join us in celebrating the ReStore’s 10th Birthday at the Haunted Birthday Bash on Friday, October 31st!
Location: 4107 Hammond Ave | Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Leading up to the event, enjoy 10 Days of Scary Good Deals—make sure to check out our Facebook page to see them all!
On the 31st, come in costume and take part in:
-Trunk-or-Treat
-Food truck favorites
-Games and activities
-Raffle prizes
There’s something for everyone—don’t miss this community celebration!