Calendar of Events PTDN holds a Corridor Welcoming Receptions approximately every 2 months. PTDN also hosts informal "Third Places" gathering twice monthly at Corridor sites of interest. All events are intended to promote awareness of the diversity of the area and afford attendees opportunities to network. In addition to these events PTDN supports other local organization and promotes their culturally diverse events. Upcoming Events:
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PTDN Welcoming Receptions Welcome Receptions represent a chance for everyone to welcome people new in the Corridor to our community. A short program highlighting some aspect of diversity in the corridor is presented. Refreshments are served and everyone is welcome. They are generally held every two months on the 3rd Monday of the month, and are hosted both in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas. Schedule of "Welcoming Receptions" The following Welcoming Receptions are being planned. Additional details will be provided as available. May 19 – PTDN Welcome Reception (CR) - Science Station
- 427 1st St. SE, Cedar Rapids
- Monday, May 19th, 5:30 PM
- Additional details to follow
PTDN “Third Places” Join PTDN as we help locate and explore special “Third Places”. Our lives have three “Places”: the home, the workplace, and “Third Places.” Join us as we explore interesting and new “Third Places” in the Corridor. Meet and network with new friends in an informal, friendly environment. We try to pick places we feel help celebrate the diversity of our community. We schedule PTDN “Third Place” events targeting the 1st Monday of the month in Cedar Rapids, and the 3rd Monday of the month in Iowa City, starting at 5:00 PM. Our hosts graciously agree to reserve an area of their establishments for us to gather, and/or extend their hours for us. Refreshments generally will be available from our hosts. Schedule of 2008 "Third Place" events. Several great, imaginative ideas for new locations, are being explored for future events and will be posted as they are confirmed. May 5 – PTDN Third Places (CR) - Sushi House – Japanese and Chinese Restaurant
- 2665 Edgewood Parkway SW, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids (East of Westdale)
- Monday, May 5th, anytime between 5:30 and 7:00 PM
- Don’t let the name fool you – The Sushi House is not just Sushi.
- Review by “Die-Hard Sushi Lover” – Simply the best service...Sharon cares! The private seating is PERFECT for date night, however the family can still enjoy a wonderful meal. Always fresh, new items are available and great suggestions are ALWAYS made.
- The Sushi House is a favorite of many from the local Asian community. Join us to find out why.
May 13 – PTDN Third Places (IC) - Red Avocado
- 521 E Washington St., Iowa City (a block or so east of Gilbert
- Tuesday, May 13th, anytime between 5:30 and 7:00 PM
- The Red Avocado features delicious vegan food made with 100% organic ingredients from local and regional seasonal products. The atmosphere is interesting and cell phone free.
- Come expand your sense of vegan food alternatives and expand your circle of friends at the Red Avocado.
- Notice our meeting is on Tuesday rather than Monday as usual.
Network of Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, please contact chair@ptdn.net. Area Calendars of Events: Local area Calendars of Events are located on the following sites. | 
