Events And Activities
SAVE THE DATE--2025 BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE JUNE 1
Sunday, June 1st, 2025—SAVE THE DATE!! That is the date for the Benton County Relay For Life beginning at 6:00 PM at the Benton Community MS/HS track in Van Horne. 2025 is the 40th Anniversary for t... PLANTS WANTING TO PUT DOWN ROOTS, FREE AT CP MUSEUM PLANT SWAP MAY 18
Back by popular demand, the Center Point Historical Society spring plant swap will be Sunday, May 18, from 2-5 p.m. at the Depot Museum Trail Room.The swapping will follow a 2 p.m. talk on heirloom to...
Blindness, Bandages and Backstories - May 12
Join the Benton County Historical Society for a presentation by Dave Baker as he shares his presentation entitled, "Blindness, Bandages and Backstories: The Medical History of Benton County."Take a fa...
Looking for mountains of fun? You otter go to VBS!
Community VBS will be held at the Vinton Presbyterian Church, located at 608 1st Ave. in Vinton from Sunday, July 20th through Thursday, July 24th. There will be an optional light supper served at 5:3... Mindful Movement with Kellie, for kids, Friday May 23rd at 6pm
Mindful Movement with Kellie, for kids, Friday May 23rd at 6pmA Mindful Movement class for youth only. Youth will learn mindfulness techniques, as well as yoga. Participants are required to fill ...
Celebrate 125 Years of History at the Vinton Train Depot, June 7
Celebrate 125 Years of History at the Vinton Train Depot! Saturday, June 7th, 10 AM – 2 PM Vinton Train DepotJoin us as we celebrate the Quasquicentennial (that’s 125 years!) of the Vint...
Scenic Views by Foot - May 13
Scenic Views by Foot with Tyler Sullivan, Tuesday, May 13th at 6pmJoin us on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, for a presentation from Tyler Sullivan. Tyler is an Iowa native who has spent the last 10 yea...
Shellsburg Public Library offering Master Gardener Basics - May 3
You're welcome to join us at the Shellsburg Public Library to learn the Master Gardener Gardening Basics! All ages are welcome, bring along the kids!We will meet on Saturday, May 3 from 9:30-11:00 a.m...
THE VIETNAM WAR, UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, MAY 12, CENTER POINT LIBRARY
Fifty years later, people are still arguing about the Vietnam War. However, the personal impact and personal truth of the war for that generation is not arguable.Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow a... SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT CRAFT NIGHT April 24th or May 6th
The Shellsburg Public Library will have an opportunity to participate in an Adult Craft Night at two different times...April 24th 5:30-7:30 or
May 6th 5:30-7:30.Jaime S. is providing her homegrown a...