CALENDAR OF EVENTS (For a quick view of events, roll your mouse over dates with events. Events are also listed below calendar)
Thu - Feb 02
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Business After Hours - Re/Max Real Estate Concepts You're invited to attend the Business After Hours at Re/Max Real Estate Concepts, 120 N 2nd Ave W. Enjoy hors d' oeuvres, cocktails and Ground Hog shots.
Sat - Feb 04
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*Cancelled* Ice Fishing Clinic This event has been CANCELLED* The Jasper County Conservation will hold an Ice Fishing Clinic at the Mariposa Recreation Area. This workshop will introduce the basics of ice fishing. The JCCB will have a limited amount of equipment available and wax worms will be provided. This is a free event and you do not need to pre-register.
Mon - Feb 06
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Blues Under the Blue Roof VI On Monday nights in February, the Newton Public Library, 100 N 3rd Ave W, will host with partner South Skunk Blues Society to present the 6th Annual Blues Under the Blue Roof. February 6th - Jeff Banks performs. February 13th - Bryce Janey performs. February 20th - Kevin BF Burt performs. February 27th - Rob Lumbard performs. These performances are free and open to all ages
Tue - Feb 07
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ARTSTOCK at the Centre for Arts & Artists
Calling all creative spirits to the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W 3rd St N. No instructors: just anyone who wants to paint, sculpt, fabric arts or drawing. Your choice of medium. Open time for all to enjoy the spirit of the creative process. For more information, call Linda at 641-792-1391 or 641-521-3554.
Wed - Feb 08
10:00 AM
Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors - Railroad Romance The Jasper County Conservation's O.W.L.S. program will be held at the Jasper County Community Center, 2401 1st Ave E. Learn the stories of the "overnight towns" created when the railroad went through Iowa.
Thu - Feb 09
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Inaugural Purses With Purpose Join the Iowa Speedway Foundation's Inaugural "Purses With Purpose" Live & Silent Auction featuring new & gently used purses/bags for men and women at the Iowa Speedway's Newton Club, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive. Light hors d'oeuvres & desserts will be served and the dueling pianos of Andy Anderson and Mike Leeds will be the entertainment. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Iowa Speedway ticket office or call 866-rusty-go or at the door. A potion of the proceeds will benefit Haven of Hope.
Fri - Feb 10
Newton Health Care Canned Food Drive The Newton Health Care Center, 200 S 8th Ave E, is holding a Canned Food Drive from now until February 23rd to coincide with "Canned Foods Month". Any canned food items, such as soups or fruit and unopened boxed items will be accepted. All items donated will be given to the Newton Salvation Army's Food Pantry.
Fri - Feb 10
8:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Skunk Night Life Skunk Night Life: Johnny's Piano Bar at First Avenue Speakeasy. No Cover charged. South Skunk Blues Society memberships may be purchased.
Sat - Feb 11
Second Saturdays at the Centre for Arts & Artists The Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W 3rd St N, will hold their Pot Shots Clay Class for all ages at 9:00 AM. The Parent and Child Clay Class will begin at 2:00 PM. There is a fee for each class and pre-registration is appreciated. For additional information, please contact Karen at king50208@hotmail.com or Linda at 641-521-3554.
Sat - Feb 11
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ski & Snowshoe Spend an afternoon cross-country skiing and snowshoeing this winter at Jacob Krumm. The JCCB will once again provide a limited amount of equipment (or bring your own) for these events. There is a fee to participate and you must pre-register at the JCCB office located at 115 N 2nd Ave E. If there is no snow cover, the program will be cancelled and your money refunded.
Sat - Feb 11
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Skunk Red Hot Valentine Party The South Skunk Blues Society's Red Hot Valentine Party will be held at the First Avenue Speakeasy. Sumpin' Doo will perform. No cover and raffle prizes will be given away.
Mon - Feb 13
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Blues Under the Blue Roof VI On Monday nights in February, the Newton Public Library, 100 N 3rd Ave W, will host with partner South Skunk Blues Society to present the 6th Annual Blues Under the Blue Roof. February 6th - Jeff Banks performs. February 13th - Bryce Janey performs. February 20th - Kevin BF Burt performs. February 27th - Rob Lumbard performs. These performances are free and open to all ages
Tue - Feb 14
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ARTSTOCK at the Centre for Arts & Artists
Calling all creative spirits to the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W 3rd St N. No instructors: just anyone who wants to paint, sculpt, fabric arts or drawing. Your choice of medium. Open time for all to enjoy the spirit of the creative process. For more information, call Linda at 641-792-1391 or 641-521-3554.
Wed - Feb 15
12:00 PM
Jasper County Historical Museum's Brown Bag Lunch & Learn The Jasper County Historical Museum, 1700 S 15th Ave W, will hold a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn in their library. Dr. Tom Hoover will speak on the topic of President James A. Garfield.
Wed - Feb 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jasper County Business Lunch Club The Jasper County Business Lunch Club will be held at the Colfax Historical Society Community Center & Museum, 1720 Hwy 117 S. Shannon Maher, with the National Merchant Alliance, will be the speaker. Please RSVP to Monica Nikkel at 515-994-2822 or email her at monica.nikkel@konekpc.com.
Thu - Feb 16
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Willowbrook Adult Day Services "Guest Day" Willowbrook Adult Day Services, 501 E 2nd St N, invites you to be a guest for the day. See what happens on a typical day and meet the Willowbrook staff and participants. This day is offered at no charge to give you a chance to try the program and see if it meets your needs. Transportation is available. Please RSVP to Margot or Dee at 641-791-4500.
Thu - Feb 16
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Open House, Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours at Traditions Kitchen Store Please join Traditions Kitchen Store, 210 1st Ave W, for their Open House, Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 5:15 pm. Door prizes and food & drink samples will be available.
Fri - Feb 17
Newton Health Care Canned Food Drive The Newton Health Care Center, 200 S 8th Ave E, is holding a Canned Food Drive from now until February 23rd to coincide with "Canned Foods Month". Any canned food items, such as soups or fruit and unopened boxed items will be accepted. All items donated will be given to the Newton Salvation Army's Food Pantry.
Fri - Feb 17
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Chamber 101: Intro to the Newton Chamber of Commerce This informative class is designed for new, interested, or existing Chamber Members who want to know more about the Chamber and how to make the most of all the Chamber has to offer will be held at the Chamber office, 113 1st Ave W. For more information or to RSVP, call 641-792-5545 or email info@experiencenewton.com.
Mon - Feb 20
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Blues Under the Blue Roof VI On Monday nights in February, the Newton Public Library, 100 N 3rd Ave W, will host with partner South Skunk Blues Society to present the 6th Annual Blues Under the Blue Roof. February 6th - Jeff Banks performs. February 13th - Bryce Janey performs. February 20th - Kevin BF Burt performs. February 27th - Rob Lumbard performs. These performances are free and open to all ages
Tue - Feb 21
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ARTSTOCK at the Centre for Arts & Artists
Calling all creative spirits to the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W 3rd St N. No instructors: just anyone who wants to paint, sculpt, fabric arts or drawing. Your choice of medium. Open time for all to enjoy the spirit of the creative process. For more information, call Linda at 641-792-1391 or 641-521-3554.
Tue - Feb 21
5:30 PM
Jasper County Town Hall with Gov. Branstad & Lt. Gov. Reynolds Join Gov. Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds at the Jasper County Town Hall meeting at Uncle Nancy's Coffee House & Eatery, 114 N 2nd Ave W. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jake Ketzner at jake.ketzner@iowa.gov or 515-725-3539.
Wed - Feb 22
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Social Media and the Web: Go Play in the Traffic The Chambers of Altoona, Bondurant, Newton and Pleasant Hill will hold a seminar, Social Media and the Web: Go Play in the Traffic - Utilizing your Website and Social Media Outlets Business Tune Up with speaker Ben McDougal. The Altoona Chamber will host this seminar at the Toad Valley Golf Course. There is a fee to participate and RSVP's are required by 2/15/12. Please call 515-967-3366 or email altoona@netins.net to make reservations.
Thu - Feb 23
South Skunk Blues Society presents "Blues & BBQ"
Enjoy the Blues and BBQ at the August Bergman Inn. Kevin "BF" Burt will perform a dinner show. Please call 641-792-6833 to make reservations.
Fri - Feb 24
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Skunk Night Life South Skunk Blues Society presents the Skunk Night Life: Johnny's Piano Bar at the First Avenue Speakeasy. No cover charged.
Sat - Feb 25
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ski & Snowshoe Spend an afternoon cross-country skiing and snowshoeing this winter at the Newton Arboretum. The JCCB will once again provide a limited amount of equipment (or bring your own) for this event. There is a fee to participate and you must pre-register at the JCCB office located at 115 N 2nd Ave E. If there is no snow cover, the program will be cancelled and your money refunded.
Mon - Feb 27
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Blues Under the Blue Roof VI On Monday nights in February, the Newton Public Library, 100 N 3rd Ave W, will host with partner South Skunk Blues Society to present the 6th Annual Blues Under the Blue Roof. February 6th - Jeff Banks performs. February 13th - Bryce Janey performs. February 20th - Kevin BF Burt performs. February 27th - Rob Lumbard performs. These performances are free and open to all ages
Tue - Feb 28
Hunter Education Course Pre-Registration begins January 27th online at www.iowadnr.gov/training for the Hunter Education Course at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse. Students must attend all three sessions to receive certification. Sessions will be held on 2/28 from 6:00-9:30pm, 3/2 from 6:00-9:30pm and 3/3 from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Workbooks for the class can be picked up at the JCCB office, 115 N 2nd Ave E. There is no fee and all materials will be provided.
Tue - Feb 28
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ARTSTOCK at the Centre for Arts & Artists
Calling all creative spirits to the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W 3rd St N. No instructors: just anyone who wants to paint, sculpt, fabric arts or drawing. Your choice of medium. Open time for all to enjoy the spirit of the creative process. For more information, call Linda at 641-792-1391 or 641-521-3554.
