Events And Activities
EatChewAlive: John Schlue art exhibit coming to Belle Plaine
The Belle Plaine Area Museum presents John Schlue: EatChewAlive, the first
museum exhibition of Belle Plaine native and Los Angeles-based visual artist John Schlue. Comprised
of nine paintings - five of which measure 7’ X 7’ - the body of work draws upon geometric patterns,
op-art, craft materials, Americana, and mythological themes. Community Hot Dog Cook-Out set for July 24 in Belle Plaine
The B.P. Ministerial Union & Above The Influence Cordially invites you and your family to our Community Hot Dog Cookout.
Join us for a meal and lawn games.
Menu: Hot Dogs, Chips, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Cookies, Water, Lemonade
Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 4:30 – 6:30pm
Place: Franklin Park South
Garrison Consolidated High School Alumni Banquet set for June 11
A Garrison Consolidated High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday June 11, 2016 at the Garrison Fire Station.
Social Hour 5:00 pm Meal 6:00
Please call Norma Rhea at 641-751-8791 for reservations.
All classmates and friends are invited.
Central Iowa Machine Gun Shoot, June 10-12
The SureShot Range and Gunsmithing is Proud to host the 2016 Central Iowa Machine Gun Shoot, rain or shine.
Events will be held Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday June 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1777 55th St. in Mount Auburn.
Jerry's machine Guns, Pearson Guns and Tactical Creations will be present at the event. Breast Cancer Survivors to meet June 13
Breast Cancer Survivors We will meet Monday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. Free will donation for the meal. Reservations not required but appreciated. Please call Angie Tharp 472-2994, Lisa Staab 472-5255 or Janet Woodhouse 472-4862 to make a reservation.
Water Quality day set for June 8 near Dysart
The Tama Benton Nutrient Reduction Stratergy Committee along with the Iowa Soybean Assn. will be sponsoring a Water Quality & Structural Practices Field Day Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Saturated buffers are a newer conservation practice aimed at reducing nitrates in water leaving through field tile lines.
Water Quality day set for June 8 near Dysart
By Vinton Today
The Tama Benton Nutrient Reduction Stratergy Committee along with the Iowa Soybean Assn. will be sponsoring a Water Quality & Structural Practices Field Day Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 9 - 11 a.m.
Saturated buffers are a newer conservation practice aimed at reducing nitrates in water leaving through field tile lines. Saturated buiffers are one of the practices supported by the Iowa Nutrient Reduction
Stratergy.
Farmers Market season opens Thursday
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will kick off another Farmers Market season on Thursday, June 2.
The market will once again be hosted at the Vinton Railroad Depot from 5 to 7 PM every Thursday through September 29th. This Thursday, visitors will be able to take park in our free annual long distance balloon contest while enjoying a solo musical performance from Stephen Schmidt.
Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) to host Annual Golf Tournament
The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) will be hosting their 5th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg on Saturday, June 11th. There will be a 9:00am shot gun start for this 4 person best shot tournament. A fee of $200 per team covers green fees, cart, and meal. You’ll also be able to purchase “mulligans”. Summer Camp Fun
To register please call (319) 472-4942 or email info@bentoncountyparks.com
4 and 5 year old Day Camp, June 20th to 22nd from 9am to 11:30 am. This three day camp will have nature walks, art projects, and a creek stomp. This camp is limited to 20 kids. Pre-register for the camp by the 14th of June. Cost $15.
10-12 year old Overnight Camp, 10am June 28th to 11am 29th.