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Hawkins Memorial Library Newsletter

May is "Get Caught Reading" Month! Get Caught Reading is a nationwide campaign to promote the fun of reading books for all ages. Because research indicates that early language experience actually stimulates a child’s brain to grow and that reading to children gives them a huge advantage when they start school, we hope to encourage people of all ages to enjoy books and magazines and to share that pleasure with the young children in their lives.
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Bike Rodeo Tuesday April 30, 5-6:00 p.m.

The Bike Safety Rodeo will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM  6:00 PMGet your bike checked out by the Vinton Police Department and ride a challenging course! Complete the course for a special prize! The event is held at the Recreation Center.

Forgotten Communities of Benton County - April 29

A presentation entitled, "Forgotten Communities of Benton County" will be shared with the community by Iowa’s leading ghost town researcher Dave Baker from, "The 29th State.

Center Point Historical Society May Activities

May is a happening month, in Nature and at the Center Point Historical Society Depot Museum:Sunday, May 5. 2 p.m. - There will be a talk on “ Trees and Tree Planting” by Linn County Park Ranger, Shaun Reilly.

2024 BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE—SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024—SAVE THE DATE!! That is the date for the Benton Conty Relay For Life beginning at 6:00 PM at the Benton Community MS/HS track in Van Horne.
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Thank You, Volunteers!

It's National Volunteer Week this week, April 21 - 27. On April 26 and 27 you are welcome to stop at any of the following Benton County Libraries!Benton County Libraries and Benton County Volunteer Center have teamed up to celebrate volunteers.

Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry this Saturday, 9-10:30

The Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry will be held this week, on Saturday, April 20th from 9-10:30 a.m. The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton, right next to the library!Bring your bags and boxes to carry home all of the goodies!If you are interested in finding out more about our pantry let us know! It takes many people to make this mission work.

Memorial Day Service - Bear Creek Church

Bear Creek Cemetery will hold its Annual Memorial Day Service at 9:00 a.m. on Memorial Day. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am-10:30 am at the church for a free will donation.
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