Lisbon’s 150th birthday celebration planning

This year is Lisbon’s 150th Birthday. We are looking to put together a committee of volunteers to be part of the planning process for our community celebration. The kickoff meeting for this will be Wednesday Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at Lisbon City Hall. The first meeting will be focused on hearing different ideas that people have for our celebration. As a group we will decide that night on the next steps and the next meeting dates and times. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Brandon at [email protected]

MV Schools registration fair

On Tuesday, Feb 25, Mount Vernon High School will host the following student/family informational events:

Registration Fair – 4 – 6:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon High School teachers will be available for question/answer sessions for all families of current ninth, 10th and 11th grade students regarding course selections for the 2025-2026 school year. Current high school students will register for 2025-2026 courses online in early March.

Eighth grade registration night – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the PAC

For current eighth graders and their families. We’ll talk about registration and courses for next year, high school processes and other opportunities. If you’re unable to attend, the Power Point used at the meeting will be uploaded to the MVCSD website after the event. Please note that there is a fairly quick turn- around to meet the course request deadline. All requests will be due in the High School office by Friday, March 7.

MVHS Staff will be available following this meeting (until 8:00 pm) for further question and answer for eighth grade families.

Sweetheart Dance

Mount Vernon Post Prom Committee and Mount Vernon Student Council are hosting a “Sweetheart Dance” for preschoolers through fourth graders Sunday, Feb. 16, from 2-4 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Middle School.

Tickets are $40 each for a child and a special grown-up in their lives. A $5 charge for each additional child. Tickets include flower, sweet treats, dancing, a photo booth, face painting, games and prizes.

Space is limited. Order tickets at https://bit.ly/mvsweetheartdancetickets.

Southeast Linn Community Center formal wear drive

Southeast Linn Community Center is holding a formal wear and accessories clothing drive until Feb. 14. All items must be clean and under five years old.

A shopping date will be held for local students during the first half of March.