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. November 2 – Corridor Networking & Welcome Reception (Coralville) - Iowa Children’s Museum
- Coral Ridge Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville
- Monday, November 2nd, 5:30-7:30 PM
- The event will include food, wine, beer, soda and the opportunity to meet several new and established Corridor-area leaders.
- Scheduled to perform is Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble.
- Please come, bring a friend and hang out with some of the coolest movers and shakers in the Corridor.
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 2009 "Third Place" events. Several great, imaginative ideas for new locations, are being explored for future events and will be posted as they are confirmed. November 16 – PTDN Third Places (Coralville) - Onomi
- Onomi includes a sushi bar as well as teppanyaki style dining.
- 843 Quarry Road, Coralville (in the new commercial area near the Marriott Hotel)
- Monday, November 16th, 5:30-7:30 PM
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. | 
