Events And Activities
There was no Monkeying around at Center Point Library's 1st Friday With Friends
At the July 7 free coffee gathering at the Center Point Library there was no talk of kids, cooking or crochet. Instead, Mary Jane Gustoff told the group about her mail-order monkey.She and the late Ed “Gus” Gustoff got married in 1956 and the young man’s fancy also turned to monkeys. So, of course, they got one—from the Spiegel catalog. Mary Jane was teaching Third Grade at Troy Mills at the time and during her noon break ran to the Walker depot to pick him up from the train. Join the Fun Benefit Ride for Pink Heals July 15
Pink Heals Easter Iowa will host a benefit ride on Saturday, July 15. Funds raised go toward the task of Pink Heals which is to bring a smile to those battling cancer. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. with kickstand up at 11:00 a.m.The ride will begin at the Ron Da Voo in Vinton/1st Stop - Brogan's in Palo2nd Stop - Double Z - Cedar Rapids, 1-3:00 p.
BIKE DAY AT CENTER POINT DEPOT MUSEUM JULY 16
Celebrate bicycle trails at the Center Point Historical Society Depot Museum on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail Sunday, July 16, at 2 p.m. Bike, drive, or walk in for a slide presentation by the Linn County Conservation Department and Linn County Trails Association. Enjoy the special exhibit entitled, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” The Museum is open, free, every Sunday 2-5 through October 29.
Pint-Size Polkas: Accordion player to visit Vinton Friday
The Vinton Public Library Summer Reading Program welcomes Pint-Size Polkas to Vinton, this Friday, July 6.
The presentation by "Uncle Mike" Schneider begins at 10 a.m. at the Vinton Public Library. The presentation includes music-based lessons on education, learning, hygiene and other topics. The public is invited. The performance will include "The Chicken Dance," which became famous as a polka before becoming a favorite at wedding receptions and other festivals. Public Canoeing at Rodgers Park August 17th, 1-3PM
Public Canoeing will be held at Rodgers Park on August 17th from 1-3 PM at Rodgers Park. The FREE event is offered by Benton County Conservation. The public canoe program is held at Rodgers Park. During this program, we will
cover canoe and water safety and paddling basics for flatwater canoeing. Participants
should meet at the beach and should bring their own water and wear shoes that can get wet.
Dinner at the Fairgrounds - July 22, 5:00 p.m.
Make plans to come back to the fairgrounds on July 22nd for "Dinner at the Fairgrounds!" The dinner will be served beginning at 5:00 p.m.The Benton County Cattlemen's Association will be firing up the grill again to grill steaks and Iowa chops! The group will also bring along some sides to go along with it.Proceeds raised will go toward fairground improvements. Wild Animals: When to Help and How July 20th, 6:30 PM
Benton County Conservvation will hold a class concerning, "Wild Animals: When to Help and How" on July 20th, at 6:30 PM at the Benton County Nature Center. The event is FREE
Come learn about wild baby animals and what to do if you find one! This presentation will cover
emergency response actions, identifying and assessing wild baby animals, information about
local rehabilitators, and what you can do to help.
Nature Kids: Creek Stomp July 21st, 10AM-11:30AM
"Nature Kids: Creek Stomp" will be held on July 21st, 10 AM-11:30 AM at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area (3139 57th Street Trail, Center Point, Iowa 52213).The event is FREE! Come explore the creek at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area! This program is suitable for all ages so bring the whole family!
Participants must wear shoes and be prepared to get wet and dirty.
Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light July 16-20
Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Vinton Presbyterian Church invites children to Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light!A summer kids’ event called Stellar VBS will be hosted at Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Avenue, Vinton, Iowa from July 16 - July 20, 2023.At Stellar, kids explore the galaxy as they dig into feeling the love of Jesus shining and leaving equipped and inspired to shine Jesus’ light to the world.