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Events And Activities
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.
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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.
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