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The Black Panthers

Come and listen to a historical presentation about The Black Panther political party on Thurs., Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library of the First Street Community Center.

Join us for a presentation and conversation about the Black Panthers with a woman who worked for them in the '70's.  You may be surprised to learn about the many positive things the Black Panthers were a part of.

Christine Flavin will talk about how she became involved in the civil rights movement when she was in high school.  She later went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley in 1971.

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Live Music – Kevin Burt – Heartland and Soul

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Iowa-based Kevin Burt’s vocals, blues songwriting and music arrangements are absolutely amazing – extremely powerful, rich, warm, expressive and exploding with SOUL! He is a 2018 International Blues Challenge Winner in 3 categories:  1st place Solo/Duo, best Solo/Duo guitarist, & best Harmonica Player award.  Recently also a 2019 Blues Music Award Nominee for Debut Album.  This Waterloo and Mount Pleasant kid’s head is not turned, however, and he’s a deep and wide supporter of Iowa music, musicians, and music education. Kevin’s talent, character (and luck, he would tell you) have taken him to the top of the industry. His new Heartland and Soul album was recorded with the nationally known top sidemen. D’Mar Martin on drums, Jon Otis (Johnny Otis’ son!) on percussion, and the bassist to the stars, Jerry Jemmott! Grammy award winning Jemmott is a true living legend, playing on so many timeless soul, blues, & jazz classics, from B.B. King’s “Thrill Is Gone” to Gil Scott Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” to Aretha Franklin’s “Think”.

$20 – $50

Shop Small – Home Business Expo

The Gymnasium, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

More info to come

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Drag Race to the Polls

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Hosted by Cornell College’s [alliance] - Drag Race to the Polls is a student run and performed drag extravaganza.  Please join us for a night of voter registration, drag, fundraising, and more!

Suggested donation of $5 for admission, all proceeds go to the Willis Dady Homeless Services.

The Iowa Caucus is right around the corner and we’re shaking things up. The evening will include voter registration, games, trivia, information about caucusing, speakers from Cornell and Willis Dady Homeless Services, drag king and queen performances, and more!

Cory Booker for President – Meet and Greet with Cory

The Library, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

We are pleased to announce that this Thursday, January 9th at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate for president Cory Booker will be available to discuss his vision for Iowa and the rest of the country as he campaigns for the 2020 Democratic nomination. 

The meet and greet will be held in the Library at the First Street Community Center.

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Live Music – Gabe and Richard Baillargeon

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

First Street Community Center's Uptown Theatre will be hosting Gabe and Richard Baillargeon in a rare father and son duo performance with many special guest performers.  Be a part of the audience for this landmark, informal, recorded concert!

Iowa-based Richard Baillargeon has entertained Iowa since the earliest days of the Waubeek Trackers Band. That would be 1979. The Waubeek Trackers opened for acts including Leon Redbone, Joan Armitrading, Bob Gibson, Jim Post and were underwritten for concerts around Iowa by the Iowa Arts Council Performing Artists grants for two years.

Richard’s son Gabe Baillargeon has played since childhood where family music was a daily habit. His talent was delivered directly through the gene pool, enhanced by his natural enthusiasm and warm humor. Gabe was a fixture at the Stone City General Store Sundays before he moved. Gabe now lives in Boulder, CO.

Free will offering

Canceled – Other Sessions Remain Scheduled – IDEA Sangha

The Library, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular IDEA Sangha session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.  Be safe, be well, we look forward to seeing you after this passes. Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) We are a product of Evolution, a […]

Canceled – IDEA – Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association

The Focus Room, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular class session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions. Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA) I moved to Mount Vernon from Hawaii and am enjoying living in such close-knit community. I want to be involved and engage […]

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