Events And Activities
Mass Time Updates
Weekday Masses from June 4 - June 7 will be at IC, Van Horne at 10:45 amWeekday Masses from June 11 - August 16, 2024will beTues at 8:30 am - St. Paul, NewhallWed at 8:30 am - St. John, Blairstown OR St. Patrick, WatkinsThur at 8:30 am - IC, Van HorneFriday at 8:30 am - St.
Candidate Forum, May 18, 10:00 a.m.
Benton County Republicans have announced plans for a Candidate Forum for those running for office in the June 4th Primary. The event will be held at the Farmer's Mercantile Hall, located at 100 W. Main St. in Garrison. The event will be held on Saturday, May 18th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Come out and attend if you'd like to watch the event
2024 BENTON COUNTY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
Relay For Life is more than just a fundraising walk. It is a global movement that celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, honors loved ones, and helps fund the future of cancer research and care. Money raised from Relay directly supports members of our community by funding breakthrough research, 24/7 support for people with cancer, access to lifesaving screenings, and much more.
AMVETS food trailer at Dollar Fresh May 17-19
The AMVET food trailer is firing up for another year! From May 17-19 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Dollar Fresh there will be brats, burgers and hot dogs, bag of chips and a soda for a free will donation.
Wesley United Methodist annual free will donation rummage sale Friday & Saturday
Wesley United Methodist will host their annual free will donation rummage sale on Friday May 10th, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday May 11th, 9-11 a.m. The address is 516 2nd Ave, by the library. All proceeds go towards mission projects. Lions Pickleball Fun Day for VS Middle School students Saturday, May 4th
Lions Pickleball Fun Day for VS Middle School students this Saturday, May 4th at Noon at BL Anderson Park.Nike Swag drawings throughout the event. Celebrity Exhibition event at 2 PM. Free Pickleball Paddle and Ball and game play! Thank you to our sponsors and their support! 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.
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. Fee: free! 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." Join us on
this fascinating journey through the past of Benton County. Come learn about
the places which have disappeared from our map during this fun and
interactive program.
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.Sunday, May 12. 2 p.m. – A presentation will be given concerning this year’s periodic cicada big buzz by Chuck Ungs of the Wickiup Hill Learning Center.