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Central Corridor Gamers and Groundswell Open House!

As the season change, Central Corridor Gamers (CCG) and Groundswell are shaking off the winter dust and opening the doors to families and people of all ages for Wednesday evenings of games, snacks, friends, and fun!

You are cordially invited to Groundswell on Saturday, April 2nd from 1-4 pm to explore the past, present, and future of CCG.

Located at 225 K. Ave. NW, Groundswell not only offers CCG a place to call home but also provides a place for youth, artists, and musicians to gather and share their talents with the Time Check neighborhood and the Cedar Rapids community as a whole.

Beginning this April, Wednesday evenings at Groundswell will come alive with the sounds of trading cards clicking and dice rolling.

For those too young to participate in the gaming part of our night, we will offer adult directed craft activities, flower planting in the spring, no-bake snack preparation, puzzles, and free-form crafting. Occasionally we will have a storybook time with related craft activities.

With all of this fun going on, why would you even think of passing up this opportunity? It will be fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Please stop by to see us on April 2nd to gather information, ask questions, and see the building. Light refreshments will be provided and CCG staff will be on hand to teach about their games and give out information.

For more information about CCG or the Open House, feel free to get in touch with Dan Alpers (CCG President) or Amy Anderson (CCG Representative) by calling (319) 363-5799.

• Who:  Central Corridor Gamers and Groundswell
• What:  Open House
• Where:  225 K Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids
• When:  Saturday, April 2nd from 1-4 pm
• Why:  To inform and involve the community.

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Posted in Cool Stuff, Entertainment News Tagged Cedar Rapids, Central Corridor Gamers, Dan Alpers., Iowa, Open House

#122-The Canman Show-“Baby Got the Back of Our Hands”

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Audio Book Recommendation of the Week!

Present:

  • Dan Alpers
  • Corey Jordan
  • Chad “Canman” Canfield

We Discussed:

  • Romancing the Stone
  • Slap Shot
  • Rough Riders Hockey… VERY Loud fun.
  • When pop music rips off… pop music.
  • The Four Chord Song Axis of Awesome!
  • The Groundlings
  • Award shows recognizing new talent.
  • Dan rants about KZIA.
  • Circle of Ash’s “Be My Zombie”
  • March 14th… Man’s Day AKA Steak and a BJ day?
  • SaPaDaPaSo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming up…
  • Cory thinks that Chuck defines Pretty?
  • Magic The Gathering has a new set coming out.   Get it FIRST from Central Corridor Gamers this SUNDAY!!!!
  • Iowan’s trying to change the Gay Marriage Law, very dramatic discussion.
  • Corey tells us about a new show called “Episodes”.
  • Much, Much, More!

Music:

  • “Baby Got Back” by Jonathan Coulton


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#85-The Canman Show-“Canman Strikes Back”

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Canman’s Audiobook Recommendation of the Week:

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
PRESENT:

  • Corey Jordan
  • Cory Osborn
  • Ryan Schoenhard
  • Chad “Canman” Canfield
  • and Dan Alpers]

Recorded LIVE at:

  • Central Corridor Gamers

We Discussed:

  • Games for Troops.
  • Magic The Gathering.
  • Theatre Cedar Rapids production of “Still Life With Iris”.
  • STYX
  • Canman enjoyed the movie “Hamlet 2” more than he thought he would.
  • We celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back!
  • How Empire touched our lives.
  • Why are there so many preachy Sci Fi Movies?
  • Why the hell did they use Jar-Jar Binks?
  • Why we love “Star Wars Revisited”.
  • Robert Asprin Myth Books.
  • Iron Man 2 opens THIS WEEK!
  • What are our “Guilty Pleasure” Movies?
  • Who would we change our sexual preference for?
  • The guys think Kevin looks like Kevin Smith?
  • Canman re-reviews The Londoner… AWESOME!
  • Much, Much, More…

Music:

  • “Iowa” by Kevin Zerbe

Think Geek Item of the WEEK!:


The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag - Invented at ThinkGeek!

we also mention this:

Matrix Cube Alarm Clock

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#84-The Canman Show-“Shayla was HERE!”

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Canman’s Audible Audio Book Recommendation of the Week:

Storm Front: The Dresden Files, Book 1

Present:

  • Kevin Coppess
  • Dan Alpers
  • Cory Osborn
  • Chad “Canman” Canfield

We Discussed:

  • Canman’s Hot Air Balloon Ride!
  • How you can join a Hot Air Balloon Crew!  Click HERE for more info!
  • Cory talks XBOX 360.
  • Kevin’s new curb and why he wants to find “Shayla” and give them a beat down.
  • Dan serves us up a “KFC Double Down”!
  • Cory educates Canman on Lisps.
  • Hobo with a Shotgun is coming soon!
  • Boobquake…
  • in 2012 a Batman Live Show!  Why Canman thinks this is AWESOME!
  • Cory is going to Penny Arcade Expo in Sept…he shares his Microsoft Theory…
  • Canman has a list of area events!
  • Much, Much, More!

Music:

“Elsa Bubbers” by Kevin Zerbe!  Check out his FB Fan page HERE!


$7.49.com sale at GoDaddy.com

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Posted in Cool Stuff Tagged 4 chord song, boobquake, Boobs, Canman, Cedar Rapids, Central Corridor Gamers, Chad "Canman" Canfield, Chad Canfield, Cory Osborn, Dan Alpers., Frightmare Forest, Iowa, Iowa City, Jenny Rammelsberg, Kevin Coppess, Maric the gathering, Movies, Pirates, Star Trek, Star Wars, Television, The Canman Show, WOTC, Xbox 360

#79 – The Canman Show -“What is ‘A Happening’?”

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Present:

  • Kevin Coppess
  • Corey “The Straight Corey” Jordan
  • Brian “Butters” Bodensteiner
  • Dan “Dantastic” Alpers
  • Chad “Canman” Canfield

We Discussed:

  • Chuck Cavanaugh and I at the SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Chuck’s Friggen Sweet outfit.
  • Kevin and Canman review “The Londoner” British Pub and Restaurant.
  • Canman’s tour of the newly restored Theatre Cedar Rapids.
  • Butter’s explains what “A Happening” is.
  • Dan provides and update on “Games for Troops”.
  • Canman Reviews “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”.  “It has a HAAAAIR in IT!”
  • Kevin’s new blu-ray player glitters.
  • True Blood, Twilight etc…
  • Zada’s “Bad Horse” Action Figure.
  • Mall Goth, vs Normal Goth?
  • 80’s Styles, Canman Noticed the Wherenberg is having a 80’s costume contest this week, when HOT TUB TIME MACHINE opens.
  • Canman gives a Report on “Circle of Ash” (Frightmare Forest indoors)
  • UNI Panthers Basketball Baby!
  • CNN Article about Rare Video Games!
  • Much, Much More…

Music:

  • “Drama Queen” by Tim Arnold.

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Games for Troops!

Central Corridor Gamers, a non-profit youth outreach/gaming group, seeks to provide gaming materials to troops overseas through a program entitled Games for Troops.

Games for Troops is an initiative designed to provide military personnel overseas with something to do during their free time. Many of our men and women in uniform suffer from boredom in the interim hours between assignments, and the donated games give them a chance to relax and build friendships.

“They [military personnel serving overseas] are very grateful that fellow gamers are looking to provide them with more of a selection and breaking the monotony of playing the same games repeatedly.  My boyfriend was very excited about people getting involved in the Games for Troops cause.  I support Games for Troops as an Army girlfriend and as a fellow gamer because no one should have to go without their own semi-escape from reality, especially those of us in such stressful surroundings.  It’s one of the simple pleasures that remind them of home.”
-Whitney Green, Manager of Video Games, Etc! East in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Games for Troops has two distinct goals. The first is to collect donations of board games, card/trading card games, miniature, dice, and video games, and other such items to send overseas. Games are not the only contributions we are asking for, however. Most of the cost of this project comes from shipping these items. Cash donations will also be welcomed in order to cover these costs.

The second goal of Games for Troops is to offer new opportunities to the youth of our community. We encourage the cooperation of Cedar Rapids youth to get involved in tasks such as organizing, packaging and shipping, and exploring their own philanthropy. We encourage all who may have some interest in any of the aforementioned tasks to join us in our mission. Among the many benefits available to CCG regulars are gaming events, trading, a feeling of acceptance, camaraderie, mentoring opportunities and new friends.

Donations will be collected in several ways. We look to local shops such as Video Games, Etc! and Alter Ego Comics to host drop-off locations for cash and games. Currently, game donations and cash donations are accepted during regular CCG meetings, Wednesday and Sunday 6-10pm, or during regular business hours at Alter Ego Comics (331 7th Avenue, Marion). Please look to the CCG website and future press releases for more information regarding potential online donating. Donations may also be sent to:

Central Corridor Gamers
c/o Dan Alpers
633 35th St. S.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

Cedar Rapids native, Chad Canfield has entered into a partnership with CCG to publicize our efforts through his locally produced podcast, The Canman Show
(www.thecanmanshow.com). In addition we will be cooperating with online partners such as mtgcast.com, mananation.com, and ccgtradepost.com (Collectible Card
Game websites) to organize somewhat larger-scale
efforts both nationwide and around the world.

While we are still currently looking to local businesses for support, our goals are eventual national recognition and cooperation, working with major sponsors to get as much support as possible to the men and women serving our country overseas.  At present time, we thank actress Cat Taber, voice of Padmé Amidala on The Clone Wars animated series for her involvement as well as Chris (Candyman) Andrews and the 501st Legion’s Central Garrison for their immediate response to our Call to Action. Please consider collaborating with our team to fulfill the goals of this venture. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

To find out more about CCG and our efforts or to
join us in our Games for Troops initiative, please visit
www.ccgamers.org or call Dan Alpers at (319) 363-5799.

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Posted in Cool Stuff, Entertainment News Tagged 501st, Alter Ego, CCG, ccgamers, Central Corridor Gamers, Dan Alpers., mananation, mtgcast, tradepost, video games etc

#77-The Canman Show-“Driving Past Gay Street”

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Present:

  • Dan Alpers
  • Corey Jordan
  • Jamie Kelly
  • Chad “Canman” Canfield

We Discussed:

  • Bad uses of good words.
  • Games for Troops.
  • Magic The Gathering.
  • The Oscars.
  • What Corey “Didn’t” teach his son to say in Kindergarten.
  • Tron
  • The IT Crowd.
  • Much, Much More…

Music:

  • “Whiskey In The Jar” by Wylde Nept!    Visit their site HERE!

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Central Corridor Gamers to offer safe alternative for Corridor youth this Superbowl Sunday.

In response to Cedar Rapids Police Sgt. Cory McGarvey’s press release on Wednesday, February 3, (http://cedar-rapids.org/community/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=2293) Central Corridor Gamers (CCG) realizes the need for safe, positive entertainment for kids in the Corridor community. According to the release, Super Bowl Sunday has become one of the Nation’s most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired driving. Although many messages about responsible drinking will go out in the coming days, many enthusiastic fans may still put themselves and others in danger by engaging in irresponsible behaviors. To ensure that Corridor youth have safe alternatives, CCG is designed to offer safe, drug and alcohol-free activities that promote positive values such as positive behavior, sportsmanship, and camaraderie by means of game-related events, outreach, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities.

Join Central Corridor Gamers this Sunday evening from 5:30 in the evening until after the final whistle at the BIG GAME for open tabletop gaming, popcorn, and camaraderie. Parents are encouraged to bring or join their children for any number of tabletop and card gaming events. Most organized tournaments are free to enter with a few exceptions. This event has been designed to allow individuals a safe and warm environment as an alternative to Super Bowl Sunday. During this time, supervisors will be on site organizing events and maintaining a positive environment. Alcohol and drugs will NOT be allowed and individuals who are under the influence will be asked to leave immediately. If these people are responsible for transportation of an individual, alternate arrangements will be made by CCG volunteers. Learning new games or making new friends is encouraged.

See list below for the various events we will be hosting and their respective entry fees.

Organized events will include the following:

• FREE Yu-Gi-Oh open gaming
• FREE Pokémon open gaming
• Magic: The Gathering draft tournament – $9.00 entry fee
This event is officially sanctioned by Wizards of the Coast to celebrate the release of their newest product, Worldwake. Limited edition promotional prize cards will be given to each participant.
• Open tables for any tabletop game ie: HeroClix, Heroscape, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, etc.

Members of the media are encouraged to help us to publicize this event throughout the week so that we achieve maximum attendance. CCG is a non-profit organization striving to improve our community.

Located at Trinity United Methodist Church – 400 3rd Ave. S.W. – Cedar Rapids
For more information about CCG, visit our website at www.ccgamers.org

To speak with organizer, Dan Alpers or schedule an interview, feel free to call 319.363.5799 or e-mail dan@ccgamers.org.

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Central Corridor Gamers to help bring the excitement of Halloween to underprivileged youth.

n2298562664_38943Beginning the weekend of October 2nd, generous donors can drop off new or gently used Halloween costumes and new makeup items at any number of participating locations.

Donations will be accepted until Saturday, October 24th. Costume fitting and distribution will occur on Sunday, October 25th from 2-6 p.m. at Central Corridor Gamers headquarters (Trinity United Methodist Church – 400 3rd Ave. S.W.). Recipients of donated items will have an opportunity to give back by decorating a pumpkin donated by Bloomsbury Farms. Decorated pumpkins will be delivered to the pediatrics wing at Mercy Hospital the following week.

Any generous donors who would like to be entered into a door prize drawing may drop off their donations (and see available prizes) at Central Corridor Gamers (CCG) headquarters during any of our regular events. CCG meets EVERY Wednesday and Sunday evening from 6-10 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Winners will be contacted the week of October 26th.

n1536827067_20650_4395Additional drop-off locations include: Frightmare Forest (4800 Preserve Lane NE – frightmareforest.com), Halloween Boutique (Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave. NE), Halloween Express (1420 Twixt Town Rd. Marion).

To find out more about Central Corridor Gamers or the Costumes for Kids initiative, visit www.ccgamers.org. To schedule an interview with a CCG representative, call 363-5799 or e-mail Dan Alpers at dan@ccgamers.org

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# 30 – The Canman Show – “No Agenda”

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Present:

  • Kevin
  • Jamie
  • The Canman

With Special Guests:

  • Dan Alpers
  • Eddie Skaggs!

Today we had no agenda, but some of the topics we discussed were:

  • Canman’s Birthday.
  • The “Lose Your Can with Canman” Challenge.  CLICK HERE for more info.
  • Central Corridor Gamers keeping kids off the streets. CLICK HERE for more info.
  • Wii Games.
  • Old job stories.
  • Stupid thinks we did when we were kids.
  • Gi-Joe and He-Man toys.
  • Much, Much, More

The Music:

This week we went back to our roots.   We played “Halloween in Terra Town” by the B-Sea Surfers.  They appear on the show courtesy of Podsafe Music Network.

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