Events And Activities
"Anyplace but Here" author Sheriff Tony Thompson to speak Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Blackhawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson, author of the book, "Anyplace But Here," will be speaking at the Vinton Public Library on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The library is located at 510 2nd Ave., in Vinton.Join us as Sheriff Thompson speaks with us about his book, "Anyplace But Here: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System.
Food for Thought: June 18-August 6
Food for Thought is a program that will only be available for a few weeks this summer at the Vinton Public Library. The program will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. so that you can pick a time that works for you!Food for Thought will educate children on measuring food and trying new things. The first event will be:June 18th- PancakesJune 25th- Fairy BreadJuly 2nd- Vanilla Yogurt with different mix-insAugust 6th- Cake in a Mug.
It's SCUBA time! June 23 – June 26, 2024
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wesley United Methodist Church and Vinton Presbyterian Church invites children to SCUBA, diving into friendship with God!A summer kids’ event called SCUBA VBS will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. 1206 C Avenue, Vinton, Iowa from June 23 – June 26, 2024.At SCUBA, kids explore the sea as they dig into feeling the friendship of Jesus and leaving equipped and inspired to share Jesus to the world. Friends of the Center Point Library Used Book Sale June 21 and 22
HUMANE RESCUE ORGANIZATION FOR BOOKS OF ALL BREEDS:FRIENDS OF THE CENTER POINT LIBRARYCome to the Friends of the Center Point Library Used Book Sale June 21 and 22 and help Friends find new homes for good books whose owners can no longer keep them.Sale hours are 1:30-6:30 Friday and 9-1on Saturday at the Andersen Center Point Public Library little basement.
Jedi Adventure with Toby Kid, Tuesday, June 11
Join us at the Vinton Public Library for Jedi Adventure with Toby Kid!The Jedi hope to find those with the power of the Force (service to others). Their mission is to help save the resources of a newly discovered planet from the Dark Side's (ignorance) plundering. Readers will learn about the balance of ecosystems and habits. The object lesson on how to preserve biodiversity for future generations will be reinforced every time they use the Force. Summer Screen Time at the Library Fridays from 1-3 p.m.
Summer Screen Time events will be held at the Vinton Public Library. Cool off at the library with a movie and popcorn!June 7th - WishJune 14th - Trolls Band TogetherJune 21st - MigrationJune 28th - Super Mario BrotherJuly 5th - Sing 2July 12th - Puss in Boots; The Last WishJuly 19th - ElementalJuly 26th - ZootopiaAugust 9th - EncantoAugust 16th - Monsters UniversityThe library is located at 510 2nd Ave. Center Point Historical Society presents "On the Wapsi" June 23
Outdoorsman and Cedar Rapids Gazette columnist Orlan Love will give a free talk about the Wapsipinicon River on Sunday, June 23, at 2 p.m. entitled "On the Wapsie" at the Center Point Historical Society Depot Museum, 700 E. Washington.“I was born and raised in Quasky,” Orlan said, “and I’ve been running around on that river for 55 years.”The Historical Society’s 2024 theme is Natural History.
Bike Powered Book Mobile to begin June 5
Visit the book mobile and check out the children's books, beginning June 5th!ScheduleMondays, 10:00 a.m. - Kiwanis ParkMondays, 11:00 a.m. - Jaycees ParkWednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - Riverside ParkFridays, 10:00 a.m. - B.L. Anderson Lions ParkSchedule subject to change due to weather. Arnold Online Auction June 5-10
The family of the late Steve Arnold will be holding an online auction which will be located at the following website. Steve Arnold Vinton Estate Sale (ctbids.com)Over the past several years, a group of folks had made his acquaintance and lent a hand with tasks around the house and they will be assisting his brother John who will be parting with several of Steve's treasures.