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Events And Activities
Benton County Conservation: The Wild World of Wolves & Bears August 8
On Thursday, August 8th beginning at 6:00 pm, Benton County Conservation will hold a presentation at the Vinton Public Library. Swing by the library for a howling good time learning about the wild wolves and bears of the upper Midwest. They will also share information about their upcoming bus trip to the Northwoods of Ely, Minnesota. The trip date will be September 26th-29th. Former NFL Player AJ Harmon to be in Brandon
"When you walk with God, the impossible becomes possible!" AJ Harmon a former NFL football player with quite a lengthy history of playing the game, will be in Brandon on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.He will be sharing his story at this free event at the Brandon Community Center, .802 Main St. Brandon.
Way back to the beginning at the Center Point Museum, Sunday, August 18
Retired State Geologist of Iowa, Ray Anderson will give a free presentation entitled, “The Geological History of Linn County: From the Origin of the Earth to Today.” The event will be held at the Center Point Depot Museum on Sunday, August 18, at 2:00 p.m.Anderson will talk about the formation of the Earth and continents and how glaciers sculpted our Iowa landscape.
Twisty the Fly will be featured book August 6th at the library
Enjoy story time with local author Beanna Stephenson. On Tuesday, August 6 beginning at 10:00 a.m. she will be reading her book, "Twisty the Fly and I go to a Garage Sale."Stephenson will be at the Vinton Public Library located at 510 2nd Ave. Vinton. To ready about Twisty's creation, click HERE! 1st Annual Benton County Historical Society Expo - August 10, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
The Benton County Historical Society is hosting the First Annual Benton County Historical Society Expo on Saturday, August 10th at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School from 10:00am – 4:00pm! There will be 46 vendors, special guests and speakers throughout the day, including four special guests! Admission is $5 and you have access to all vendors, special guests and speakers! Opal & Hazel’s Wood Fired Pizza will be serving lunch, for an additional cost, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the parking lot.
Campfire Talk: Remarkable Reptiles August 16
Join the Campfire Talk about Remarkable Reptiles on August 16, 7:30-8:00 p.m. at Rodgers Park in the Enclosed Shelter.The event is FREE! Join the Naturalist Intern for a presentation about reptiles native to Iowa. You will have the opportunity to meet a few of the animal ambassadors. There is seating available but you are welcome to bring your own camp chair and/or blanket.
Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department Grillin' on the Mountain July 26, 5-7:30 p.m
The Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department will be holding a fundraising event on Friday, July 26 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Auburn Fire Station. Bring the whole family and enjoy visiting with friends to support your volunteer fire department. The department will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs and serving them with all the fixings. There will also be french fries, chips, baked beans, beverages and homemade cookies.
Taste of the Wild Camp August 15th
Taste of the Wild Camp will take place on August 15th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Benton County Nature Center.The cost is $30 per camper.Have you ever eaten cricket cookies or sipped sumac-ade? This camp is a day for “wild” snacks and a foraged lunch. This creative
foods camp is for kids going into 3rd-5th grade. Registration is required by visiting www.
REMEMBERING LULU BERRY, CENTER POINT DEPOT MUSEUM AUGUST 4 AT 2 P.M.
Whether you are a naturalist, an artist, a feminist, a mental health advocate, a nonconformist, a history lover, a judicial reformer, or just an amateur student of human nature, Lulu Berry’s story is a lulu.Miss Berry, 1874-1962, was a Vinton farm girl and country schoolteacher who graduated from the Chicago Art Institute and was a published entomologist.
Learn about Natural Inks & Dyes, August 10th, 10-11:30 a.m.
Natural Inks & Dyes August 10th, 10:00 -11:30 a.m. at Benton County Nature Center$5 per person Come learn about and use natural inks and dyes. Participants will take a brief walk around the nature center to collect plants that can be used to make inks and dyes, learn about the process of making inks and dyes, and then have a chance to dye a canvas tote bag and paint with the inks.
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