CALENDAR OF EVENTS (For a quick view of events, roll your mouse over dates with events. Events are also listed below calendar)
Mon - Apr 28 -- Fri - May 02
National Safe Kids Week
Thu - May 01 -- Sat - May 03
Pella Tulip Festival
Sat - May 03
9:00 AM
Birding & Spring Wildflower Walk To be held at Ashton Wildwood Park.
Sun - May 04
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1/8th Mile Drag Race At Iowa Speedway, Newton. Gates open: 11 a.m., Tech: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., On track 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For additional information contact Dave Blankenship at (641)791-8023 or dblankenship@iowaspeedway.com
Mon - May 05
5:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Fast Trac New Venture To be held every Monday evening from March 31-May 19 at the Newton DMACC Campus, 600 N. 2nd Ave. W., room 251. Sponsored by DMACC, for additional information call 800-342-0033 or 515-964-6800.
Tue - May 06
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Artist Reception: Duane Schwarz
At Kreativ Ent., 301 1st Ave, Newton - Duane fabricates beautiful wood bowlsl using blends and inlays of cherry, walnut, oak, hickory, maple, cottonwood, and others. Also available are several wood tables and quilted wall art. Refreshments
Thu - May 08
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Career Fair The newton Workforce Development Center is sponsoring a Career Fair. The Fair will be Thursday, May 8th, from 1-5p.m. at the Newton DMACC Campus, 600 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA.. For more information please call Ann Jorgenson at 641-791-5109.
Sun - May 11
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1/8th Mile Drag Race At Iowa Speedway, Newton. Gates open: 11 a.m., Tech: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., On track 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For additional information contact Dave Blankenship at (641)791-8023 or dblankenship@iowaspeedway.com
Mon - May 12
5:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Fast Trac New Venture To be held every Monday evening from March 31-May 19 at the Newton DMACC Campus, 600 N. 2nd Ave. W., room 251. Sponsored by DMACC, for additional information call 800-342-0033 or 515-964-6800.
Tue - May 13
6:00 PM
Red Pride - Clean Sweep At the Newton Senior High School Center for Performing Arts 1>Survey results from new families moving to Newton- hear what they have to say 2>Keynote speaker: Gerry Schnepf, Exec. Dir. - Keep Iowa Beautiful 3>Mayor Chaz Allen shares insight about jobs & business recruiting efforts 4>Help identify issues & priorities for Newton's curb appeal enhancement
Fri - May 16 -- Sat - May 17
Run For Your Wife:by Ray Cooney 1701 S 8th Ave, E, Newton (same building as the YMCA) Tickets/Info: 641-792-1230
Sat - May 17
Trent Tomlinson Concert Performing prior to the race at Iowa Speedway, Newton
Sat - May 17
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Small Business Workshop Free workshop which provides basic information regarding starting a business. To be held at the Newton DMACC Campus, 600 N. 2nd Ave. W., room 119A. For additional information call (641)787-8210.
Sat - May 17
7:00 PM
ASA Late Model Challenge/USST Super Truck Series Iowa Speedway, Newton.
Sun - May 18
Newton High School Graduation
Sun - May 18
The Jan and Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence Performing prior to the race at Iowa Speedway, Newton
Sun - May 18
2:00 PM
NASCAR Camping World Series East/West Challenge Iowa Speedway, Newton.
Mon - May 19
5:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Fast Trac New Venture To be held every Monday evening from March 31-May 19 at the Newton DMACC Campus, 600 N. 2nd Ave. W., room 251. Sponsored by DMACC, for additional information call 800-342-0033 or 515-964-6800.
Thu - May 22 -- Sat - May 24
Run For Your Wife:by Ray Cooney 1701 S 8th Ave E, Newton (same building as the YMCA) Tickets/Info: 641-792-1230
Fri - May 23
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
1/8th Mile Drag Race At Iowa Speedway, Newton. Gates open: 5 p.m., Tech: 6p.m.-8p.m., Races: 7 p.m.-11p.m. For additional information contact Dave Blankenship at (641)791-8023 or dblankenship@iowaspeedway.com
Sat - May 24
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ray Hill Memorial Flight Breakfast At the Smiling Thru Hangar, located at the Newton Airport. Open to non-flying public.
Thu - May 29
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Canoe Instruction Workshop To be held at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve.
Fri - May 30 -- Sun - Jun 01
Richard Petty Driving Experience At Iowa Speedway, Newton. For booking information call 800-BE-PETTY or visit www.1800bepetty.com for complete information on programs, dates and time or to reserve your seat.
Fri - May 30
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
1/8th Mile Drag Race At Iowa Speedway, Newton. Gates open: 5 p.m., Tech: 6p.m.-8p.m., Races: 7 p.m.-11p.m. For additional information contact Dave Blankenship at (641)791-8023 or dblankenship@iowaspeedway.com
