Sadly, all good things must come to an end. The 2015 Summer Season for the Farmer’s Market has come to a close.
But, don’t worry, they’ll be back after a short break for their indoor Winter Season!
How short of a break you ask? Our calendar shows that the Farmers’ Market will return inside the First Street Community Center’s Gymnasium starting November 7th, with vendors open to the public from 10am – 12 noon.
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Another great activity will be happening at the First Street Community Center, Saturday, September 19th.
Sign up to win a $20 token to spend at the 10th Annual Lincoln Highway Arts Festival on September 19th. Sign up starts September 9th, with drawing on September 18th.
For more information contact East End Art at (319) 535-0828, or via email at [email protected]. You can also see their directory listing for more information about them.
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Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts has opened in the First Street Community Center! They are one more great reason to come stop by the Old School Shops whenever you can.
They are a full service flower shop specializing in custom floral arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, and everyday. Blooming Acres also provide balloon bouquets, candy bouquets, gift baskets, green and blooming plants.
They even deliver! Deliveries are Monday – Friday throughout the Mt Vernon and Lisbon area.
Their gift shop carries a wide selection of candles, soaps, bath and body, gourmet food, wind-chimes, silk flowers, and memorial gifts. Blooming Acres specialize in gifts made in Iowa. They also carry handmade items including quilts, baskets, and photography cards from Mt Vernon residents.
Blooming Acres is also a dealer for Old Town Chalk Paint and Supplies for customers that enjoy repainting furniture and other fun treasures.
They are open Monday 10-3, Tuesday – Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2. They are conveniently located on the ground floor at our East entrance, just off the main parking lot.
For more information please contact Rebecca at (319) 895-6077.
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The First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon Iowa is proudly announcing “An Evening Gala Celebrating the Performing Arts in Mount Vernon, Iowa”.
Put this date on your calendar: Saturday, September 12, 2015. The gala will start at with a Social Hour from 7:00 – 8:00 pm, then at approximately 8:00 pm the Program will begin.
This event will be held in the Uptown Theatre and will honor Gladys Rife, Frank Benesh, Margaret Ellison, Carolyn Wellso and Barb Shepley.
A limited number of tickets are available at this time – there is NO CHARGE for tickets – please call (319) 535-2030 for ticket information.
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