Events And Activities
CP FRIENDS OF LIBRARY WE’RE STILL FRIENDLY, JUST SOCIALLY DISTANCED
The Friends of the Center Point Library met in masked-person Aug. 19 after about six months of COVID cancellation of activities and meetings.The Andersen Public Library opened carefully in July for masked, limited hours (M-W-Th 4 to 8 p.m. and T-F 8:30 to 12:30 a.m.) and so did the Friends’ used book sales room.Friends officer Ginny Luchauer has been keeping the salesroom stocked and organized. Center Point Historical Society to host cemetery walk Sunday, Sept. 2
The Center Point Historical Society will host the Annual Cemetery Walk on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Center Point Cemetery.The cost is $5 for admission. Masks are required; lawn chairs suggested. In case of rain the event will be held on September 27. (Because of family illness, Jim Sherman part of program will be postponed until next year.
Vinton Lutheran Home to Hold Drive Through FUNdraiser
September 10th, from 5-7:00 p.m. the Lutheran Home’s Annual FUNdraiser will be held a bit differently. This year, a drive through event will include Pulled Pork and Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Pasta Salad, Cottage Cheese, and of course Homemade Pie and Ice Cream! Make sure to buy raffle tickets so that you can win some amazing prizes!All proceeds will go toward the purchase of additional iPads to continue communicating with families throughout the pandemic.
AMVETS grilling at Hy-Vee today through Sunday
The AMVETS will have their food trailer up and running and will be cooking at Hy-Vee Fresh Friday through Sunday, August 21-23 starting around 10:30 a.m.This is going to be the fundraiser for the Scholarship Program in our area. As always, it is free will donation. The menu includes soda, chips, and sandwich – burger, brat, or hot dog.
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Canceled until Repairs Can be made
The Shellsburg American Legion has CANCELED breakfast due to storm damage. We will reopen as soon as repairs are done. Thanks for all the support from the community. For questions, call Ed at 389-2682 or Dave at 560-9054.
Shellsburg Community to hold a dinner for their neighbors
The Masonic Lodge Ox Roast at Shellsburg has been canceled for the year. Instead...there will be a free for the Shellsburg community a hot dinner on Sunday, Aug 23. 2:00-5:00 p.m. or while supplies last. It will be TO GO. Meal will be roast beef, mash potatoes, gravy and corn. Freewill donations will also be accepted.
Shellsburg Share Emergency Food Pantry to hold additional distribution day
Share Food Pantry will be having an extra distribution this Saturday. August 22, from 10 until 11:30 a.m. The regular distribution on August 27th from 4 until 5:30 p.m. will still be held.
It's Tenderloin Tuesday
Don't forget...The Lions Club will be holding their "Tenderloin Tuesday" at Celebration Park from 5-7 p.m. tonight! Take the kids and grab a treat!
CP HISTORICAL SOC. ‘RESURRECTION’ WITH CEMETERY WALK ON SEPT. 20
After playing dead for more than six months because of the pandemic, the Center Point Historical Society is planning to come to life with the 10th annual Center Point Cemetery Walk on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.Admission is $5. Masks are required. Lawn chairs are suggested. Rain date will be the following Sunday, Sept. 27.This year’s honored dead are:Jim Sherman (1936-2007) insurance man and civic booster – portrayed by his grandson, Iowa State student Will Sherman.
Emergency Pet Food Pantry available at Better Together Animal Rescue
Thank you to everyone who has donated funding towards our emergency pet food pantry. We currently have plenty of food and will post if there are any future needs.The hours of the pantry will be Monday-Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm while supplies last. We will be [st] up BEHIND Better Together Animal Rescue (211 West 4th St, Vinton). Please pull in the alley and we will assist you as best we can.