Events And Activities
Strawberry Storytime with the Bookmobile August 12 & 16
Join the Vinton Public Library for a special Strawberry Storytime with the Bookmobile. The library will be providing strawberries, cool whip and Nilla wafers while we read a portion of the book, "Stra... Benton County Conservation: The Wild World of Wolves & Bears August 8
On Thursday, August 8th beginning at 6:00 pm, Benton County Conservation will hold a presentation at the Vinton Public Library. Swing by the library for a howling good time learning about the wild ... Former NFL Player AJ Harmon to be in Brandon
"When you walk with God, the impossible becomes possible!" AJ Harmon a former NFL football player with quite a lengthy history of playing the game, will be in Brandon on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:0... Way back to the beginning at the Center Point Museum, Sunday, August 18
Retired State Geologist of Iowa, Ray Anderson will give a free presentation entitled, “The Geological History of Linn County: From the Origin of the Earth to Today.” The event will be held at the ...
Twisty the Fly will be featured book August 6th at the library
Enjoy story time with local author Beanna Stephenson. On Tuesday, August 6 beginning at 10:00 a.m. she will be reading her book, "Twisty the Fly and I go to a Garage Sale."Stephenson will be at the Vi... 1st Annual Benton County Historical Society Expo - August 10, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
The Benton County Historical Society is hosting the First Annual Benton County Historical Society Expo on Saturday, August 10th at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School from 10:00am – 4:00pm! There...
Campfire Talk: Remarkable Reptiles August 16
Join the Campfire Talk about Remarkable Reptiles on August 16, 7:30-8:00 p.m. at Rodgers Park in the Enclosed Shelter.The event is FREE! Join the Naturalist Intern for a presentation about reptiles na...
Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department Grillin' on the Mountain July 26, 5-7:30 p.m
The Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department will be holding a fundraising event on Friday, July 26 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Auburn Fire Station. Bring the whole family and enjoy visiting with fr...
Taste of the Wild Camp August 15th
Taste of the Wild Camp will take place on August 15th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Benton County Nature Center.The cost is $30 per camper.Have you ever eaten cricket cookies or sipped sumac-ade? Thi...
REMEMBERING LULU BERRY, CENTER POINT DEPOT MUSEUM AUGUST 4 AT 2 P.M.
Whether you are a naturalist, an artist, a feminist, a mental health advocate, a nonconformist, a history lover, a judicial reformer, or just an amateur student of human nature, Lulu Berry’s story i...