Trash pick-up Lisbon
Lisbon trash and recycling will be picked up, Fri- day Sept. 6, due to the Labor Day holiday. It is a green lid week.
Iowa High School Speech Association judge certification clinic
Want to learn more about judging high school speech contests? Mount Vernon High School will be hosting a judge certification clinic at the Mount Vernon High School Library Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Those who want to certify as a judge will need to pay $10 to register as a judge, but can earn $150 per day judging speech contests. Certification includes training and guidance from a district officer as well as receiving an open book test that will certify judges for the next three years.
If you have questions, email Tawnua Tenley at [email protected].
Annual Highway One Marching Band classic
Merchandise for the third annual Highway One Marching Band classic is available at CauseTeam. Deadline to order is Sunday, Sept. 22.
The Highway One Marching Band Classic is Tues- day, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in Mount Vernon.
The event is a collaboration of the marching bands of Anamosa, Lisbon, Solon and Mount Vernon. All bands perform the National Anthem and each band then performs their 2024 program for each other and the community. Band director Scott Weber said he is expecting a full house that evening. The event is free admission to watch and cheer on the bands.
Mini Mustang cheer clinic
Students in grades preschool – fourth grade are invited to join the Mount Vernon Mustang cheerleaders to learn a few cheers and perform at the Friday, October 11 football game. Forms and payment of $30 must be returned to the elementary school office by September 24.
Mount Vernon Boys Basketball Camp
The Mount Vernon Boys Basketball Club (MVBC) offers boys in grades second through eighth grade the chance to develop fundamental skills and a passion for basketball within a competitive yet supportive environment. The program emphasizes the MV basketball philosophy, focusing on sportsman- ship, teamwork, and leadership. While the MVBC is competitive, it is designed to balance skill improvement with personal development across different grade levels.
All boys interested in participating in the MVBC for 2024-2025 season, must submit a registration form, even if they participated last year. If you have any questions, please contact Derek Roberts at [email protected] or Kyle Hach at [email protected]. Registrations are due by Sept. 16.