Events And Activities
Town hall meeting to focus on preventing underage drinking, April 29
On Tuesday April 29th the Benton County Above the Influence Coalition in partnership with the Reality Check youth advocacy group will be holding a town hall meeting on Underage Drinking. This is set up to hold a conversation on this topic along with the use of other substances in an effort to empower youth, parents, and our community as a whole.
Mt. Auburn Legion brunch set for Sunday
The Mount Auburn American Legion/Auxiliary Spring Brunch will take place this Sunday, April 27, at the Legion Hall, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A free will donation will be accepted at the door.
'Handicap This' comedy routine coming to Vinton, April 26
Comedians Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach will bring their "Handicap This" presentation to Vinton this weekend, where they will perform a the Iowa Braille School auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
The act is designed to use humor to help empower those with disabilities and help others understand the variety of challenges they face. Van Horne Announces Garage Sale weekend
VAN HORNE Will be hosting their Garage Sale weekend on Saturday May 3rd from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Some sales will be held on Friday evening 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
BC Historical Society to host Laura Ingalls Wilder presenter, April 27
VINTON—Experience the recently rejuvenated historic Horridge House and see Laura Ingalls Wilder come to life as Marie Tschopp, dressed in pioneer costume, shares stories from the life and works of this beloved author. Audiences will laugh as Marie describes Grandpa’s adventure with a pig on a sled, cheer when Laura gets even with Nellie, and despair at the destruction of Pa's wheat crop.
PEO Chapter MZ to meet April 28th
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., April 28, 1:30 PM, at the home of Jackie Schoettmer assisted by Ann Jorgensen. The program will be presented by Karen Schlue.
Easter Bunny to arrive at Riverside Park Saturday at 10 a.m.
The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held THIS Saturday, April 19th @ 10.00 a.m. at Riverside Park for ages 10 & under.
The Easter Bunny will also be at this park, so bring your camera. In case of bad weather, location will be the Vinton Skate Center. The Kiwanis members have been busy filling thousands of plastic eggs with candy.
&nb For Mom and the CP Library: Garden party set for May 10
Do something nice for your mom and the Center Point Library the day before Mother’s Day—go to a garden party. The Center Point Library building fund committee is having a garden party at Wakema Park in Center Point from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10 (rain or shine.)
Tickets are $5 per person in advance or $6 at the gate. Preschoolers and younger are free.
Iowa Wine Trail announces 10th anniversary event
(Marquette, IA). Eight wineries over one weekend equals a “wine-derful” experience for lovers of locally crafted Iowa wines. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, The Iowa Wine Trail member wineries are hosting a special spring wine trail event, called “Ten Years Together: Vintners Choice” during the weekend of April 26-27, 2014 (10am to 6pm daily).
Emerald Ash Borer meeting set for May 8
Title: Emerald Ash Borer Informational Meeting May 8th in Monticello
Emerald ash borer, that kills all species of ash trees, has been identified in nine counties in Iowa since last summer. Jones County Extension and Outreach will host and informational meeting concerning the presence of emerald ash borer on Thursday, May 8th. The meeting will held from 1:30 p.