Friends of the Center Point Library will hold their annual used book sale beginning on Thursday, June 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held in the little basement community room of the Library located at 720 Main Street.

On Sunday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m., at the Center Point Historical Society Depot Museum, 700 E. Washington St., a presentation featuring “Hangar Flying with Harry,”will be held.

The Benton County 2023 Relay For Life is fast approaching. It will be held on Sunday, June 4th — National Cancer Survivors’ Day — from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Benton Community High School track in Van Horne.

Take free tours of "Iowa's People & Places" exhibitionThe State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum is hitting the road again as it continues its journey to all 99 Iowa counties.

The graduating class of 1983 will be holding their reunion on the weekend of June 3, 2023.The Schedule so far includes a night at Berry's Lanes, Golfing, and a night at the Ron Da Voo.

Shellsburg Post 166 American Legion Riders will hold the Veterans Benefit Ride on Saturday, June 3. You can grab some breakfast at the Legion for a freewill donation from 8-10 a.

There are still openings for the American Red Cross Blood Drive!The drive will be held on Thursday, May 25th at the Vinton Skate Center, 1703 C Ave, from 12:30-5:30.

It’s the time of year to come together and cheer on the survivors in our community. It’s time to thank the caregivers who support our loved ones. It’s the time to remember and honor those we have lost to cancer.

On May 20 The Izaak Walton League will be hosting their annual Sportsman’s Day. This is a day of fun and activity designed to get children involved and excited about shooting sports and the outdoors.

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday morning. The hours for serving are 8 - 10 am.FREE WILL DONATIONEvery Saturday: Pancakes, Link Sausage and Scrambled EggsWeekly Specials :1st Sat: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits2nd Sat: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits (leftover)3rd Sat: Omelets to order (ham, cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms)4th Sat: Waffles5th Sat: Pancakes, Link Sausage, Scrambled EggsNever forget that at every minute of every day, there are members of our Armed Forces in harm's way and we need to pray for their safety and return home soonWe appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.