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Are you a Lunch Buddy without privileges outside of school? 
Contact your case manager to expand your options today!

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BIG LITTLE TALKS AT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS:

The BBBS “Big Little Talks” will now provide two different opportunities for matches to utilize.

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location: The BBBS office- 3150 E Ave NW, CR, IA 52405

 

New Match-BLTs have been designed for those matches who have been matched less than a year.

We ask that matches attend one of these BLTs within the first year of being matched.

Please pick one of the following New Match-BLT dates and RSVP to your case manager.

 

Upcoming New Match BLT's:

Thursday, February 11th from 6-7:30 (RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 8th)

Tuesday, April 6th from 6-7:30 (RSVP by Thursday, April 1st)

 

Training-BLTs are a new opportunity for all community based matches to come together and learn more about a specific topic.

BBBS will bring in speakers for different topics that we feel are appropriate for which both children and adults can benefit.

Matches are invited to attend as many Training-BLTs as they’d like.

 

Upcoming Training BLT:

Tuesday, February 2nd from 6-7:30 (RSVP by Monday, March 29th)

 

Perks of all BLTs:

  • Enjoy pizza with a donation of $5 per match!

  • Bigs spend time talking to one another & exchanging ideas

  • Littles review guidelines and play games!

  • Meet your Case Manager


                 

 


A health program endorsed by local healthcare providers!
This walking program prescribes a plan of setting goals and logging steps to gradually increase activity for a healthier lifestyle.  Participants are encouraged to add variety to their daily walks by exploring local trails.  Visit Rx For Fitness for more information.  Big Brothers Big Sisters is encouraging matches to get involved by providing RX for Fitness Kits through Fitness Buddies, to all Bigs and Littles who participate together. 
Each Kit Includes:
A Walk4Life Pedometer ($23 Value)
A guidebook with walking log
A trails guide
Contact your Case Manager to get started TODAY!

BBBS & THE AMBROZ ARTS ADVISORY BOARD C.A.R.E
An opportunity for Matches to participate in programs offered through the
Cedar Rapids Recreation Department - FREE OF CHARGE!                                  Steps To Participate:

  1. Talk to your Little and his/her parent about what class to take.
  2. Call Big Brothers Big Sisters – We’ll let the REC know you’re interested.
  3. Your Little will receive the program guidelines in the mail. (The guidelines must be signed by a parent and the Big and returned to the REC before registering for free classes.)
  4. Select a Class - You will be receiving a catalog from the REC in this week’s mail, or you can visit their website at http://www.cedar-rapids.org/recreation/programs.asp  
  5. Register at the REC - 200 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE or by phone 286-5731.

Call Big Brothers Big Sisters @ 377-8993 with any questions!                          C.A.R.E. is brought to you through a grant from the Maytag Corporation.  
 

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Remember you must present your BBBS membership card to be eligible for discounts!

Visit Corridor Families for other discounts throughout the Cedar Rapids area

ADVENTURELAND TICKETS
Half price tickets for Bigs and Littles with coupon.  Contact 377-8993 or pick up coupons at the BBBS office.

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER OF IOWA
Little admitted free when the Big pays regular price
55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
AIRPORT NATIONAL PUBLIC GOLF COURSE & RANGE
Big pays regular price for a bucket of range balls, Little gets same size bucket free
Valid thru December 2008 with coupon!
3001 Wright Brothers Blvd East, Cedar Rapids

APPLEBEE’S
Big buys entrée, Little receives free kid’s meal & drink
Edgewood Rd Location Only!  2645 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids

ARBY’S
Big buys a meal, Little’s meal is free
235 Collins Rd NE, 1417 1st Ave SE & 1333 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids

BEADS & BEYOND
When the Big pays for a class the Little’s is free (up to a $20 value)
4333 Czech Lane NE, Cedar Rapids

BREWED AWAKENINGS COFFEE HOUSE
50% off for Littles with Bigs purchase
1271 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids (Across from Coe College)

BRUCEMORE MANSION
Tour Discount:  Big Pays $3.50, Little Pays $1.50 Not valid for special events
2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids

BRUCE TAEKWONDO
Free Academy Uniform & Belt Rank Advancement Testing for Big & Little with Paid Class.  Located in Gold's Gym next to the Longbranch Hotel

CASTLE LANES
The Big and Little get 50% off 1 hour of bowling
3465 7th Ave, Marion 

CEDAR RAPIDS ICE ARENA
Free skate rental for Bigs and Littles
1100 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids 

COLLINS ROAD THEATRES
Little admitted free when the Big pays regular price
1462 Twixt Town Rd, Marion
 CRANKY HANK'S PIZZA
Big and Little get $.75 off a small pizza and $1.50 off a large pizza when they dine together.  Lindale Mall Below Younkers, Cedar Rapids

DUFFY’S COLLECTIBLE CARS
Free admission for Big & Little (regularly $3.50 each)
250 Classic Car Ct SW, Cedar Rapids

FACETTES INC.
20% off  for Big & Little when they shop together
895 Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion 

FAMILY VIDEO
Get a free $1 rental when you rent a new release
1055 Linden Dr Marion, 32nd St at Oakland Rd & 6905 C Ave NE Cedar Rapids
IN THE ZONE
2 for the price of 1 Mini Golf
1100 N. 18th Avenue, Hiawatha
MEADOWRIDGE GOLD DRIVING RANGE
Big pays for a game of mini golf, the Little plays free;
Big buy large bucket balls, Little get small bucket free
6677 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
 THE LOST ISLAND WATERPARK
Big & Little receive 20% off admission
2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo

THE PICTURE PEOPLE
Free sitting for Big & Little and two free 5 X 7 prints
(one time offer with attached coupon)
Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids

PLANET X
20% off activities
Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids

THE PLAY STATION
Little pays $3.00, Big is free
200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids

THE POTTER’S OBSESSION “Paint It Yourself Pottery Studio”
Little’s studio time FREE when with Big.
1941 51st Street NE, Cedar Rapids 

SUPER SKATE
Free skate rental & drink for Big and Little
5100 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids

TACO JOHN’S
Big buys Easy Combo or Platter meal, Little receives kids meal free
4401 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Little receives free kids meal & drink with purchase of Big’s meal
2605 Edgewood Road SW
 WATERFALL NATIONAL FUN MINIATURE GOLF COURSE
Big pays regular price of $7 a round, Little pays discounted price of $2
Valid thru December 2008 with coupon!
3001 Wright Brothers Blvd East, Cedar Rapids
ZOEY'S PIZZERIA
Big and Little receive a 25% discount when they dine together
690 10th Street, Marion

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