Dalynn Pokorny and Victoria Night were crowned Little Sisters at the annual CHF pot-luck picnic held at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library on August 13, 2013. Little Sisters Dalynn and Victoria received their crowns, sashes, wrist corsage, and a gift bag. The Little Sister Iowa Program was designed to encourage young girls to become interested in and involved in their Czech heritage. Dalynn and Victoria will participate in a variety of events, festivals, dances, parades along with the CHF Prince and Princess and the Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa.Also present at the crowning were Princess Kelsey Pokorny and out-going Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa Holly Stepanek. All royalty present modeled their kroj and introduced their parents.
Celebrating Cultural Diversity
The University of Iowa's Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival was held on Sept. 29, 2013 at Hubbard Park in Iowa City. Kitty Chadima, chairperson, organized the Czech Heritage Foundation vendor tables for Czech food customs and culture. Joyce Netolicky, Zelda De Hoedt, Bonnie Rohlena, and Kitty Chadima provided a variety of Czech pastries. Books and Czech Heritage Foundation newsletters were also available for purchase. Assisting at the table were Czech Prince Brennon Bell, 2012-2013 Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa Holly Stepanek, Kitty Chadima, Bonnie Rohlena and Marv Rohlena. Marge Nejdl decorated custom painted eggs. It was exciting to share our heritage with others as well as learning about the variety of other cultures represented at the event.
Annual CHF Picnic
We invite members of the public and the CHF to join us at the annual picnic on August 13 at 6:00 pm on the NCSML's Naxera Terrance. We're hoping for good weather, but in the event of rain, the picnic will move indoors. The CHF will provide a meat dish and tableware; attendees are asked to bring a dish to share.NCSML Naxera TerranceTuesday, August 13, 20136:00 pmCost: Free
Czech Plus Band Night
Enjoy a summer evening by relaxing to the sounds of the Czech Plus Band. Join us on Friday, July 26 at 7:00 pm as the band, sponsored by the CHF, will perform at the bandstand in the Czech Village. Don't forget your lawn chair or blanket!Cedar Rapids Czech Village BandstandFriday, July 26, 20137:00 pmCost: Free
Public Meet and Greet
The Czech Heritage Foundation invites you to an informal informational meeting and outreach gathering on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Please bring a friend and join us for a discussion regarding what the Czech Heritage Foundation is doing and how you can become involved. Light refreshments will be provided.NCSML Heritage HallTuesday, April 30, 20136:00 pmCost: Free