Events And Activities
End of Summer Reading Party August 4, 10:00 a.m.
On Friday, August 4, beginning at 10:00 am, the Vinton Public Library will host an "End of Summer Reading Party!"This summer we have had a blast, so let’s go out with a bang! Enjoy music, entertainment and facepainting at the Vinton Public Library. We will be drawing for reading and program prizes. We hope you can join us to celebrate! Cemetery Restoration Project Coming to Vinton - July 18, 9:00 a.m.
On March 5, 2022, an EF1 tornado struck Vinton’s west side. A month later, crews from Lewiston Monument Company in Lewiston, Minnesota were on-scene to reset many of the toppled monuments at the request of Vinton Monuments. Remnants of the tornado can still be seen in the cemetery as many of the markers and monuments were severely damaged in the storm. Learn about Benton County Ghost Towns July 18, 6:30
Dave Baker the writer, photographer, and historan of the Iowa blog, "The 29th State." Baker will lead us on an interesting adventure through the history of Benton County to learn about many of the former towns of the county. Discover the histories of Benton City, Geneva, Gombersol, Irving, Gillespie, Cheney, and more!The FREE program will take place on Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p. Fall Master Gardener Training Applications Open July 17
Training will benefit Iowans wanting to deepen their understanding of gardening and horticultureThe application window is opening July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions.Counties offering fall training include: Adams, Benton, Boone, Bremer, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clayton, Dallas, Davis, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Guthrie, Hamilton, Humboldt, Ida, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Lucas, Lyon, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Mills, Mitchell, Monona, Monroe, Muscatine, O'Brien, Osceola, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Scott, Sioux, Story, Tama, Taylor, Union, Wapello, Webster, Winneshiek, Woodbury and Worth.
Freedom Quest comes to Celebration Park, Tuesday, July 11, 5-7:30 pm
Freedom Quest 2023 will be making a stop in Vinton. Freedom Quest is a FREE family event that will take place on Tuesday, July 11 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Celebration Park in Vinton. Have fun! Make memories and explore the God who created you with a PLAN for your life!There will be: -Bounce Houses-Bible Lessons-Games-Food-Prizes-CraftsVIDEO about the event.
Old School Produce to hold Garden Party July 11
Old School Produce would like to invite you to a garden party on Tuesday, July 11. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. bring the kids and join us at 811 D. Ave. in Vinton.
Center Point Friends of the Library Focus on Family Trees July 17
Friends of the Center Point Library is sponsoring a free genealogy program at the Library located at 720 Main St., in Center Point at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17. Ruth Armstrong from the Genealogical Society of Linn County will speak on “Building Your Family Tree.”
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.