Hello Summer shopping kick-off
Kick off summer in Mount Vernon & Lisbon with season-long shopping perks. Join Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Development Group on Saturday, June 6 (during store business hours) for the Hello Summer Kickoff, where our local businesses will be rolling out doorbusters, treats, or exclusive deals to celebrate the start of summer!
Pick up a punch card at any participating business and start earning punches: one punch for every $10 spent. Once your card is full (10 punches), the business will collect it, and you’ll get a new one. Every completed card is entered into a drawing for local gift certificates at the end-of-summer Sidewalk Sales on Aug. 8.
Support your favorite small businesses from June 6 through Sidewalk Sale Weekend in August and rack up those punches for chances to win big.
Mad Mixtures
Join the Grout Museum for some mad science at Cole Library on Monday, June 8, beginning at 10 a.m. Combustion, rockets, liquid nitrogen, and more! No sign up – just come enjoy the show. If you miss this show Monday, June 8, or want to see it again the same group will present at Lisbon Public Library Thursday, June 30, beginning at 6 p.m.
Do Art Productions Bead Art Workshop
Bring creativity to life with Do Art’s hands-on Bead Art Workshop at Lisbon Public Library Thursday, June 11, from 6-7 p.m. Participants design and build their own colorful creations—ranging from fun characters like axolotls and Among Us crew mates to stylish bracelets and necklaces.
This program is perfect for all ages, encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, and self-expression. Every participant leaves with unique bead art they can proudly wear or display!
Raptology of Iowa City
Raptology of Iowa City is back at Palisades Kepler State Park Saturday, June 6, beginning at 11 a.m. The event will be held in the lawn of the ranger’s house at the park. Vehicles are asked to be parked at the lot across from shelter one at the Park. No pets are allowed at this event. The event will be canceled if it rains.
Volunteers from Raptology, a raptor & wildlife education group based in Iowa City, are bringing three avian ambassadors to the park for a visit. Join them on the grassy area by the ranger house to learn about some of Iowa’s largest birds and meet three of the birds face-to-face.
This family friendly event is free, though donations are welcomed.
Learn more here: https://raptologyiowa.wordpress.com
Mushroom Foray at Palisades
Explore the wonderful world of fungi at Palisades-Kepler State Park Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at the Cool Hollow Trailhead.
Join the Friends and members of the Prairie States Mushroom Club on a Mushroom Foray. Leaders will direct participants through the park in search of interesting and edible mushrooms, such as chicken of the woods and puffballs.
Wear your walking shoes and bring some water. The event will be canceled in case of heavy rain. This is a family friendly event.
Learn more here: https://www.iowamushroom.org/