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SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T222012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T211333Z
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-3/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T204833Z
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180222T195528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T195528Z
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SUMMARY:Coach Jim Van Scoyoc meet & greet
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARELegendary Norway High School baseball coach Jim Van Scoyoc will be on site to greet people as they visit the exhibit. \nVan Scoyoc\, who was featured in the movie “The Final Season” later served as a pitching coach for the minor leagues in the Detroit Tigers organization and at Kirkwood Community College. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/coach-jim-van-scoyoc-meet-greet/
LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T222012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T211333Z
UID:9956-1521712800-1521748800@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-3/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T204833Z
UID:9950-1521374400-1521388800@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T223309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T133929Z
UID:9992-1522501200-1522504800@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Hometown Teams – More Than Just a Game: African American Athletes in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMore Than Just a Game: African American Athletes in Iowa is part of a series of Hometown Teams events.  Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America” will be in Mount Vernon\, Iowa from March 18 to April 28\, 2018.  It is one of ten related events that is scheduled while the exhibit is in Mount Vernon. \nSince the late nineteenth century\, African Americans have participated in a variety of sports and contributed in profound ways to Iowa’s sporting culture. African Americans experienced severe discrimination in sports as in other activities\, but fought long and hard to overcome racism. In Iowa\, they frequently used achievement in sports as a way to come together as a community. These countless narratives both on and off the court\, field\, and ring\, remind us of the broader struggle for civil rights in America. \nRSVP on Facebook. \n\nThis event is presented by the African American Museum of Iowa.\nAttendance is free and open to the public.\n\nComplete Schedule of Hometown Teams Events: \n\nMon. March 26\, 1-3 p.m. – Movie “The Final Season”\nSat. March 31\, 1:00-2:00 p.m. – More Than Just a Game: African American Athletes in Iowa\nWed. April 4\, 7-8:30 p.m. – From the Pressbox: An Eastern Iowa Sports Media Panel\nSat. April 7\, 10-11:30 a.m. – How Iowa Met Baseball: The Myths\, The History\, The Players\nSat.\, April 7\, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Coach Jim Van Scoyoc meet and greet\nSat. April 14\, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – “A Wrestling Life\,” Talk and and Book Signing by Dan Gable\nSat.\, April 14\, 1-2:30 p.m. – Playing to Win: Kids and Sports\nSat. April 21\, 10-10:30 a.m. – Remembering 6-on-6 Gallery Talk \nSat. April 21\, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Collecting Girls’ and Women’s Sport Histories in Iowa\nSun.\, April 22\, Noon-4 p.m. – Collecting Girls’ and Women’s Sport Histories in Iowa\n\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/hometown-teams-more-than-just-a-game-african-american-athletes-in-iowa/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Speaker,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Jennison":MAILTO:director@visitmvl.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T222012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T211333Z
UID:9956-1521712800-1521748800@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-3/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T204833Z
UID:9950-1521374400-1521388800@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T222012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T211333Z
UID:9956-1521712800-1521748800@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-3/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T210917Z
UID:9953-1521626400-1521655200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams-2/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214247
CREATED:20180212T221728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T204833Z
UID:9950-1521374400-1521388800@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian’s ‘Hometown Teams’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program will celebrate the many roles athletics play in towns\, cities\, and states across the country when it brings “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America\,”  to Mount Vernon from March 18 to April 29\, 2018. \n“Hometown Teams\,” which will be complemented by exhibits featuring local legacies\, examines how and why hometown sports are more than just games. They shape and unite us. From pick-up games to organized leagues\, millions of Americans of all ages play sports. And\, if we’re not playing sports\, we’re sitting in the stands or gathered on the sidelines cheering as young athletes take their first swing or score their first goal. Let’s not forget\, either\, the tireless souvenir sales people and those slinging hamburgers and popcorn at concession stands. \nA short video about the exhibition can be viewed at here. \n“Hometown Teams” as well as the local exhibits featuring memorabilia from Eastern Iowa communities will be on display at the First Street Community Center\,  221 First St. NE. The exhibit will be free.  \nThe exhibit will be on view from March 18 to April 29\, 2018.   \nWednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nSunday Noon – 4 p.m. \n  \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/smithsonians-hometown-teams/
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball.jpg
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