5/14-18/12 SPLASH SWIM LESSONS - YMCA
The Newton YMCA is offering SPLASH swim lessons for area youth from May 14 to 18. SPLASH is a community service project sponsored by the YMCA that is designed to introduce children to swim lessons.
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5/16/12 CENTRE FOR ARTS AND ARTISTS
Ahoy, Youth grades 6-12! Please join us at Centre for Arts and Artists for helping to design and create a sculpture for outside CAA! Meetings will commence from 6:00-8:00pm, every Wednesday. There are NO fees for this creative
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5/17-6/2/12 BLOOD DRIVES PLANNED AROUND JASPER COUNTY IN MAY
Several blood drives are planned around Jasper County this month. Blood drives are scheduled for:
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5/ 17, 18 &19/12 THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Join the Newton Community Theatre in its presentation of "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams. Show nights are May 17th - 19th at 7:30 PM. The Newton Community Theatre is located at 1701 S. 8th Ave. E. For information or ticket sales call 641-792-1230.
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5/17/12 JASPER COUNTY FAIRBOOKS AVAILABLE
Another summer is fast approaching. And that brings the “Jasper County Fair” back once again. This year we celebrate our “Treasure Chest of the County’s Best” for all to see and enjoy in Colfax Iowa, July 20 – 26, 2012. The fairbooks are
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5/17 THRU 19/12 GARAGE SALE
First Baptist Church of Newton will be having a Garage Sale on Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19th, 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, to raise money for a Mission Trip to Mexico in June. The sale will be held at the former Wrestling Museum
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5/19/12 27TH ANNUAL MARSHMALLO BICYCLE RIDE
The 27th annual Marshmallo bicycle ride sponsored by the Iowa Valley Bicycle Club in Marshalltown, IA. Ride will take place Saturday, May 19, and will be headquartered at The Cultural Center in Marshalltown. There will be rides of four different
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5/19/12 NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY-MARSHALLTOWN
National Kids to Parks Day, Saturday, May 19, Riverview Park in Marshalltown. Visit the pak from 10am-1pm. Free for kids and families! FIRST 500 kids get a FREE Frisbee! Games, Activities, Contests, Prizes & Givaways!
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5/19/12 MONTHLY BLUE GRASS MUSIC JAM SESSION & POT LUCK
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E 3rs St. S., will hold its Monthly Blue Grass Music jam session and pot luck, Saturday, May 19, All you Blue Grass music fans are invited. So come listen and enjoy.
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5/19/12 BOATER EDUCATION COURSE
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a boater education course at the Lake Red Rock Visitor Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 19. Participants will have a chance to brush up on boating knowledge, safety requirements and general
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5/19&20/12 NASCAR K & N PRO SERIES & NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES
NASCAR K & N Pro Series East/West Challenge, and NASCAR Nationwide Series, Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20th. Join Iowa Speedway for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West Challenge at 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive. Parking lots
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5/19/12 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY GARDENING
Come and learn how to get started with the square foot gardening technique, from raised bed construction to planting schemes and schedules! This series of programs will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays
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5/20/12 50TH ANNIVERSARY - ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
St Luke United Methodist Church, Newton, is planning a special May celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the church with a special presentation of the church's history during Worship at both 8:00 and 10:30 am this Sunday, May 20.
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5/21&22/12 'GODSPELL" IS HOLDING AUDITIONS
GODSPELL chosen as the MCT Summer Musical. The Marshalltown Community Theatre is proud to announce their 2012 summer musical, GODSPELL. This wonderful and lively musical is written by Stephen Schwartz,
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5/21/12 BERG MIDDLE SCHOOL RETIREES
Berg Middle School will be honoring this year’s retirees with a reception on Monday, May 21st from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. The reception will be held in the Berg Middle School LMC for the following retirees: Lois Boeyink and Scott Bosma
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5/23/12 SENIOR HEALTH &FITNESS FAIR
Skiff Hospital and Newton Village are sponsoring a Senior Health & Fitness Fair, Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30am, in conjunction with the 19th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The fitness fair is taking place at the Newton YMCA
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5/23/12 SEED AVAILABLE FOR WILDLIFE FOOD PLOTS
Planting food plots is a great way to improve wildlife habitat and diversity. Food plots provide nutrition for wildlife, especially in adverse winter conditions. Plant species selection in food plots will vary for what type of species you are managing
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5/23/12 JASPER COUNTY FAIR EXHIBIT VENDOR 2012
The Jasper County Fair is shining brightly with its bountiful treasure chest of fun, entertainment and education. The whole county comes together to celebrate and compete. Our vendors and exhibitors are an important part of the fair.
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5/28/12 CAMO WARRIORS 2ND ANNNUAL TOURNEY - DISC GOLF
CAMO WARRIORS 2nd ANNUAL TOURNEY Benefit Disc Golf Tournament 'WE CARE FOR THEM' *ALL monies/proceeds go to one of the Iowa guards seriously injured soldiers. Monday, May 28 Newton, Iowa Maytag Park *supported by the
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6/2/12 FREE FAMILY FISHING DERBY
Jasper Conservation Connection and the Jasper County Conservation Board will be hosting the 5th annual HOOK, LINE, & SINKER family fishing derby on June 2nd at Mariposa Park starting at 9:30am. The fishing derby is free for all ages
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6/9/12 UDDERLY AMAZING RACE
Udderly Amazing Race, 5K run/walk, Satruday, June 9th at 9:00am. Come dressed as your favorite animal and join the STAMPEDE! Race at Monroe United Methodist Church, 407 N. Monroe Street (HWY 14), Monroe.
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6/8/12 23RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - GRINNELL
Grinnell Regional Medical Center will hold its 23rd annual golf tournament on Friday, June 8, joining the Grinnell Games for the first time. Organizers say the most noticeable changes will be more prizes and more fun.
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7/20 THRU 26/12 JASPER COUNTY FAIR
The Jasper County Fair is a “Treasure Chest of Our County’s Best” has been selected as the theme for the 2012 countywide event scheduled July 20-26 in Colfax Iowa.
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