Events And Activities
IT’S TIME FOR Z102.9’S GOWN TOWN!
Z102.9’s Gown Town is coming Sunday, February 23rd from noon to 3 p.m. Anyone in high school who needs a prom dress and/or accessories can get them for free from Z102.9 at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center on Boyson Road in Hiawatha. Share your donations of dresses, separates, shoes, jewelry and accessories now so everyone can look their best! Drop donations at: Herteen & Stocker Jewelers on Dubuque Street in Downtown Iowa City The Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center on Boyson Road in Hiawatha D’LUXE TUX at Citywide Cleaners at 1960 51st Street N.
Do you know a child that loves to write or draw stories?!
Do you know a child that loves to write or draw stories?! Vinton Public Library is hosting a Kid Author Event! Local children are encouraged to write their own story and have a meet and greet with the public. Children will come to the event, share their story, sign autographs, and can have a chance to read their story aloud. Kid Author Guidelines: 3 Age Categories -Kindergarten-2nd -Grade -3rd-5th Grade -6th-12th Grade Stories can be handwritten or typed Must not exceed more than 20 pages 10,000 word limit Must be on 8.
Community Book Club discussion of 'The Wife' February 8
This month's Community Book Club discussion will be of the book entitled. "The Wife" by Alafair Burke. At the book club for adults, we will meet on February 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.There are a limited number of copies of the book available for checkout. The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton.
3rd Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for Cedar-Mt. Auburn Community Club
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser! The Cedar-Mt. Auburn Community Club invites you to our 3rd Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, February 8th, from 4:30 – 7:30 PM! Where: Cedar Hall-202 2nd St Mt Auburn To-Go Orders Available!Come enjoy a delicious pasta dinner, salad, garlic bread & dessert while supporting our community! Your donations help us continue to serve and improve our building.
Open Craft Night February 4th 6-8:00 p.m.
Join us at the library for a fun night of crafting! Bring your own project or make your own vintage Valentine's Day cards with supplies that we have on hand. This event is for adults ages 18 and above!The library is located at 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton.
FREE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL CENTER POINT MUSEUM FEB. 8
Need a little comfort and a winter break?The Center Point Historical Society welcomes you to a free chocolate festival Saturday, February 8, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Depot Museum, 700 E. Washington, Center Point.The chocolate party for all ages will have a chocolate fountain, a hot cocoa bar, games—including chocolate bingo—and vendors.Like last year, Brittany Aldrich, of Mount Vernon-area Big Creek Chocolates, will have her truffles, molded chocolates, and more for sale.
Joined Forces Book Club Night, February 27th
Joined us for our library's Joined Forces Book Club! Kids 12 and under read the book of their choice along with a parent, grandparent, or other special adult in their life. Then join us at the library for a casual discussion. This month we're also having pizza! RSVP today by emailing library@vintonia.govHappy reading!When? Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at 6:00 p.
‘Space Stations’ at the Vinton Public Library February 25, 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure on Tuesday, February 25th at 6pm! Kids will design their own spacecraft, build a moon base, and discover how telescopes like the James Webb capture stunning images of our universe. With interactive stations and plenty of creativity, this stellar adventure will bring the wonders of space to life! Designed for elementary-aged learners and their families.
CPU FFA Invites to you to Dinner, Drinks and Dancing
Please join us for a night of Dinner, Drinks and Dancing! The Center Point-Urbana FFA Alumni are organizing a fundraiser to benefit the CPU FFA Chapter. Funds raised will go toward construction of a FFA Greenhouse as part of the "Growing Forward" campaign.The event will be held at Kacene Farms 2510 55th St., Vinton on Friday, February 21, 2025.