Events And Activities
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. Community Book Club, Saturday, June 15
Community Book Club will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 beginning at 9:15 a.m. at the Vinton Public Library located at 510 2nd Ave. in VInton. The book, "The Seed Keeper," by Diane Wilson will be the book for the discussion. Benton County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest 2024
Benton County Farm Bureau is happy to announce that they will be hosting their annual Cookout Contest again this year at the County Fair! This event will be held on Saturday, June 22nd. Contestants can begin cooking in the morning, with judging beginning at 4 PM.Categories this year include beef, pork, lamb, turkey, poultry, and youth. All first-place category winners, as well as Grand Champion, will receive cash prizes!To register, please visit the Benton County Farm Bureau Facebook page and find the link to pre-register. Sheriff Tony Thompson to speak at the Vinton Public Library June 13
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. 2024 BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE Sunday, June 2
Please join us at the American Cancer Society’s Benton County Relay For Life on Sunday, June 2nd at the Benton Community MS/HS Track from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.Survivors’ Registration – 5:00 – 6:00 PMOpening Ceremony – 6:00 PMDr. Christopher Stipp, Speaker, U of Iowa ResearcherLisa Young Fontinel, Survivor SpeakerSurvivors’ Lap and Reception – 7:00 PMLuminaria Ceremony – 9:00 PMDr.
Veteran Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, June 8
All veterans are invited to a Benton County Veterans Appreciation Breakfast! Any of our veterans are welcome to bring along their partner or spouse and enjoy some fellowship with other veterans in the area!The event will be held on Saturday morning, June 8, from 8-11:00 a.m. at the Van Horne Legion located at 119 Main St. in Van Horne.