First Street Community Center

Shop Small - Home Business Expo
2019-11-30 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Gymnasium, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
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Drag Race to the Polls
2019-12-06 18:30 | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREHosted 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!
All are welcome, come drop it like it’s hot with [alliance], or sit in a chair and enjoy the show!
The show starts at 6:30 pm at the Uptown Theater. Seating is general admission and the house opens at 6:00 pm.

About Cornell College [alliance]
Cornell College [alliance] is dedicated to education, service and activism within and in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. We proudly provide support for the LGBTQIA+ community on campus and in neighboring communities.
Additionally, we provide education to the Cornell community at large through workshops, music performances, discussions, dances, documentaries and other events. We exist to advocate for and work within the demands of the community we serve.

Cornell College [alliance] members attending World Pride

Cornell College [alliance] members attending World Pride

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Cory Booker for President - Meet and Greet with Cory
2020-01-09 14:30 - 16:30 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREWe 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.
From the Cory for Iowa Facebook page:
In America, our spirit is being tested by those who want to tear us apart. We have a choice to make: break into factions or rise in common purpose. Join our campaign, and we will rise together: corybooker.com/join.
Join Cory Booker in Mount Vernon where he’ll share his vision to empower Iowa by expanding opportunity and justice in every community. Doors open at 2:00.
Follow Cory as he travels from river to river reminding Iowans that together, we will rise. #IowaRise

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MVLCT - Auditions for These Shining Lives
2020-01-19 19:00 | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREAuditions for Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre’s spring production of These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich will be held on Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20 at 7 PM in the Uptown Theatre.
Roles are available for a range of ages but actors need to be at least 18 years old. There are main roles for four women and two men; smaller roles may be filled by three women and two men. No preparation is necessary. Kami Zbanek Hill is directing.
Questions may be addressed to mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com.
These Shining Lives is a fictionalized account of the real life “Radium Girls” of the 1920s and ‘30s who painted watch faces with radioactive paint that glowed in the dark. The play centers around four women who work in the Radium Dial Company factory in Illinois and are exposed to toxic and deadly levels of radiation. Their story of bravery and determination to create better workplace conditions and safety regulations is an important but not widely known chapter in the social history of our country.
American playwright and television writer Melanie Marnich is best known for her work on HBO’s drama Big Love and the Showtime series The Big C.
Characters

Catherine Donohue (F) a worker at the factory
Charlotte (F) a worker at the factory
FRANCES (F) – a worker at the factory
PEARL (F) – a worker at the factory
Tom Donohue (M) — Catherine’s husband
MR. REED (M) – The overseer of the factory

Ensemble Roles

DR. ROWNTREE – He extols the benefits of radium to cure common illnesses
LEONARD GROSSMAN (M) – A brash lawyer
COMPANY DOCTOR – a pawn of the Radium Dial Company
RADIO ANNOUNCER –makes a performance out of selling radium to the public
DAUGHTER – Catherine’s daughter
SON – Catherine’s son
DR. DALITSCH – An incredibly honest doctor
JUDGE – Appears in the courtroom scene of Catherine’s trial versus the radium dial company
REPORTERS 1 & 2 – Speaks outside of the courthouse during Catherine’s lawsuit. They provide the opinion of the public

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Live Music - Gabe and Richard Baillargeon
2020-02-01 18:00 | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHARESaturday, February 1st @ 6pm, the 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.
Both Richard and Gabe Baillargeon have been bringing Eastern Iowa the music of many others as “soundmen” on the circuit in the Midwest. Another talent they share!
The father/son duo will share the stage with a wide variety of their musician friends, starting with Waubeek Trackers members and including other talented friends.
WHEN: Saturday, February 1st @6pm, doors open at 5:15pm
COST: Free will offering
WEBSITE: Gabe Baillargeon’s Facebook page
QUESTIONS: Contact Gabe Baillargeon, kyotemoonaudio@gmail.com, or call 763-339-2776.

The LilFest Series brings world quality performances to intimate concert settings, which are best for both the audience and the performer. The Baillargeons follow in the footsteps of performers like Freebo, Ellis Paul, Tim Grimm, Phil Heywood, Radoslav Lorković, Claudia Nygaard, Chad Elliott, Chuck Mitchell, Dave Moore, and Suzie Vinnick.
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Class - March Early Out Make and Take - Blooming Acres
2020-03-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREJoin Blooming Acres for their March “Early Out -Make and Take” class.
They will be making Unicorn Pots to be planted with fun succulents!
This adorable Unicorn will be accented with felt flowers and a glittery horn.
Cost of this class is $20 and includes both materials and your succulent plants.
Click here for more info.
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Class - Intro to Sewing - Blooming Acres
2020-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREThis class is for kids 8 to 14 to learn the basics of using a sewing machine.
Click here for more info.
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Class - Sew Your Own Pillowcase - Blooming Acres
2020-03-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREKids will get to sew a pillowcase of their own from start to finish.
Must have taken Intro to Sewing or be familiar with a sewing machine.
Ages 8-14. Six spots available
For more info
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Class - Sew Your Own Tote Bag - Blooming Acres
2020-03-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREKids will sew their own tote bag from start to finish.
Must have taken Intro to Sewing or be familiar with a sewing machine.
Ages 8-14. Six spots available.
Click here for more info.
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Canceled - Class - Embroidery Embellishments with Cate - Blooming Acres
2020-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue 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.
Be sure to check out Blooming Acres Facebook page for more info, they are having fun with videos!
For example, see the video from 03/20/20 below (don’t worry they rotate the camera).
On their page and in the video they share info about how to make flower orders for delivery or pickup, some creative ideas for crafts and thoughts for staying cheerful during this stressful time!
Be safe, be well, we look forward to seeing you after this passes.
https://www.facebook.com/103236617882/videos/3717406498330894/

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Canceled - Other Sessions Still Open - Qoya LAST Saturday Series
2020-03-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Dance Arts Iowa, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular in-person Qoya session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other in-person sessions.
But wait, there’s more!
I have moved my Qoya dance classes online and for a couple of weeks I’m offering them entirely free.
I have information on the website here: https://studiosadie.world/qoya-during-covid
– Sarah Sadie
Be safe, be well, we look forward to seeing you after this passes.

Through movement, we remember. We remember our essence as Wise, Wild and Free.
Qoya invites women of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to come and move. We focus on how it feels, not how it looks. There is no expectation and no worry about not knowing how to do something.
Come take the opportunity to nurture and nourish yourself through movement, sharing, and laughter. If you can breathe, you can dance Qoya. Dance with us!
This new Qoya series is happening in Mount Vernon on the last Saturday of the month, January-May. We’ll dance from 9 am – 10:30 am.
Come for one session, or all of them. Come whenever it fits your schedule.
Co-hosted by Dance Arts Iowa and Studio Sadie, and led by Mount Vernon native Sarah Sadie (formerly Martin).
Cost: Only $20 per class, can be paid upon arrival.
Questions: Contact Dance Arts Iowa at (319) 558-9202 or Sarah at sarahsadie@atodonata.com

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Canceled - Other Sessions Remain Scheduled - IDEA Sangha
2020-04-05 13:00 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue 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 very slow process. Once evolved as Humans we progressed very rapidly through inventions which gave us a succession of ever improved tools for easier and yet easier living. All these inventions dealt with things around us. However, the evolutionary process being very, very slow our physiology and psychology have not kept up to deal with the consequences of what we have created. For example, various chemicals while most of them made our life easier also prove to be dangerous to health and environment. This has a compounding effect into the future affecting us and our children and so on.
This situation calls for our turning inwards to change our attitude to do what need to be done in directing Human evolution from now on for our survival. This is being Mindful.
Therefore, I have created a forum, Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) for like minded people to discuss what attitudinal changes we are to adopt.
We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1PM, in the Library.
All are welcome.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - Class - Sustainable Sewing- UnPaper Towels and Reusable Facial Rounds - Blooming Acres
2020-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States

Canceled - IDEA - Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association
2020-04-13 18:00 | The Focus Room, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue 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 other community members toward a common understanding in these contentious times.
We all have lots of pent-up thoughts going nowhere and wasted. I have started a discussion forum, Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA), for open dialogue on broad subjects — such as, “why we do things the way we do without a second thought?” — where people are free to express their innermost thoughts in a friendly surrounding and get response.
We meet on 2nd Mondays of each month at 6PM, in the Focus Room.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - Class - April 15th Early Out Make and Take -Scrunchies - Blooming Acres
2020-04-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States

Canceled - Barn Quilt Painting Class
2020-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | The Gymnasium, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
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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.
Paint a customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum. Select your design from our Catalog. We draw the design and you paint it in any color(s)* that you pick the day of the class using high gloss professional grade sign painters lettering enamel. No skill required!!! Anybody can do it. The sign is lightweight and can be hung inside or outside without any further treatment.
PRICING AND CLASS SIZE: Classes are limited to 24 people. $50 per person. Additional charges for custom lettering or designs. We provide all the supplies.
HOW TO SIGN UP: First come first served! Classes fill up fast!! Submit the Registration Form on BARNS & BREWS webpage (www.barnsandbrews.com) with your name, email address, date of class you would like to attend, and your design choice. You will be notified in 24-48 hours if your spot in the class is confirmed. If the class is full, you will be notified via email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, feel free to email (info@barnsandbrews.com) or text Deanna (319-560-6789). You do not have a confirmed spot until you receive a return confirmation email. We apologize if you cannot get into a class. We are scheduling as many as we can to fit everyone in.
HOW TO PAY: Bring cash or check the day of the class. We cannot take cards at this time. Be sure to confirm and pay for any customizations at the beginning of the class.
WHAT TO BRING: All you need to bring is your creativity and a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non). Be sure to wear painting clothes or smocks. This paint does not wash out!
DESIGN SELECTION: The current catalog is located on the BARNS & BREWS Facebook page and on the BARNS & BREWS web page. On the Facebook page, it is located on the main feed or in the PHOTOS section under the Album entitled CATALOG. Each design has a number. The catalog shows different variations of a single design. We only need to know the number of the design you like. We can make the variations the day of the class. Submit your design choice on the BARNS & BREWS web page using the required Registration Form as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Colors are selected the day of the class. We periodically post new designs on our FB page. These can also be painted in the class even if they aren’t in the catalog yet.
Each design will have a difficulty designation:
(E) = Easy (I) = Intermediate (D) = Difficult
Intermediate = Includes curved lines to cut and/or some color-next-to-color freehand painting.
Difficult = Includes lots of curved lines to cut and/or lots of color-next-to-color freehand painting.
*COLOR SELECTION: When picking your colors, keep in mind that due to the drying time of the enamel paint and the process we use to paint the signs, it is best not to paint color next to color. Color-next-to-color painting requires a steady hand and freehand painting. The colors may run and bleed into each other. Therefore, it is best to keep white space between each color. There are a few designs in our catalog with some color-next-to-color painting which takes a steady hand, but the majority of them are easy enough for any novice.
MOUNT VERNON PRIVATE PARTIES: Private parties located at the Mount Vernon Community Center can be scheduled with a minimum of 12 people. The parties can be held at the Mount Vernon Community Center for a $45 room rental. If you want a private party at the Community Center, you pay the $45. You can bring snacks and drinks (alcoholic or non). If you do not have 12 or do not want to pay the $45 room rental for a private class, we can open up the class to the public to fill the empty spots up to 24 people and we will pay the $45 Community Center charge.
“AWAY” PRIVATE PARTIES: Minimum Class Size. For private “away” classes, we have different minimum class sizes depending on how far we have to travel. Minimum of 14 people. If we do not have confirmed registrations 1-2 days before the class, we will have to cancel the class. We can do a class up to 24 people. If you think you could get more than 24, we would be willing to do back-to-back classes in one day. Location, Tables and Chairs. We must have a place big enough for your minimums. We need one six foot table for every 2 people. A class of 24 would require 12 tables. Class of 14 could require 7 tables. Plus one additional table for our paints and supplies. We ask that you provide all the tables and chairs. We bring everything else. Price. $50 per person plus a surcharge for gas and our extra travel time,. $5.00 extra per person for away classes up to 50 miles away with a minimum of 14 people / $10.00 extra per person for classes 51 to 100 miles away with a minimum of 20 people / $15.00 extra per person over 101 miles with a minimum of 24 people. If you want to keep cost down for the guests, we have had some hosts pay the extra travel costs themselves.
CUSTOMIZATIONS: Some customizations hand painted and/or designed by Hugh can be done with pre-approval. Minimal customizations such as the addition of a hand painted letter on Designs # 10 or #13 is an additional $10 charge. Custom designs not included in our catalog can be done if approved by Hugh for an additional $15-$20 as long as they do not have a lot of color-next-to-color painting and can be drawn to work with the BARNS & BREWS process. Submit any customizations with your design choice when reserving your spot using the Reservation Form on our Classes page. We will confirm in your return confirmation email whether or not the customizations are approved.
CONTACT: If you have questions, please Contact Us via our BARNS & BREWS Facebook page or webpage Or text or call Deanna (319) 560-6789.

BARNS & BREWS team consists of Hugh, Jean and Deanna. The creation of BARNS & BREWS is based on the talents of Hugh. Hugh is a self-employed sign painter and pinstriper. He is incredibly talented and his work is well known.

Jean is Hugh’s wife and works as a nurse. Deanna is a long-time friend and works full-time at a law firm.
In 2015, Deanna and Jean finished a weekly pottery class and just weren’t ready to quit being creative. We gathered a few friends and started monthly craft nights. When it was Jean’s turn, Hugh came up the concept of painting barn quilts. Hugh paints barn quilts for sale but developed the BARNS & BREWS method so that all of us could paint a beautiful barn quilt.
Over the summer of 2015, Hugh, Jean and Deanna tested the BARNS & BREWS concept with friends and family. We quickly realized we had something fun and special.

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Canceled - IDEA Sangha
2020-04-19 13:00, 2020-05-03 13:00, 2020-06-07 13:00 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha)
We are a product of Evolution, a very slow process. Once evolved as Humans we progressed very rapidly through inventions which gave us a succession of ever improved tools for easier and yet easier living. All these inventions dealt with things around us. However, the evolutionary process being very, very slow our physiology and psychology have not kept up to deal with the consequences of what we have created. For example, various chemicals while most of them made our life easier also prove to be dangerous to health and environment. This has a compounding effect into the future affecting us and our children and so on.
This situation calls for our turning inwards to change our attitude to do what need to be done in directing Human evolution from now on for our survival. This is being Mindful.
Therefore, I have created a forum, Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) for like minded people to discuss what attitudinal changes we are to adopt.
We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1PM, in the Library.
All are welcome.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - Class – Twig Fairy Chairs – Instructor, Ruth Ipsan-Brown
2020-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Ruth’s Twig Room, 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.
Learn to make Twig Fairy Chairs from Ruth Ipsan-Brown, the goddess of twig and creator of twig things.
Make a small chair, figure, structure or some twig thing of your choice.
All materials included however if you want to bring a stick, please do.
Chairs can range from 6” to 8” tall and each one is unique. Chairs last much longer if they live inside.
Class fee: $30. All materials included. If you have a cool stick, bring it along!
NOTE: Contact Ruth to register for class at ruthipsanbrown3@gmail.com or call (319) 360-2090.
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Canceled - League of Women Voters
2020-04-21 16:15 - 17:30, 2020-05-19 16:15 - 17:30 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

The Mount Vernon / Lisbon Unit of the Linn County League of Women Voters meets the third Tuesday of every month 4:15 – 5:30pm in the library at the First Street Community Center.
Anyone (including men, students, young voters) interested in “encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influencing public policy through education and advocacy” is welcome to attend!
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Canceled - Qoya LAST Saturday Series
2020-04-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Dance Arts Iowa, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States

Class - April 29th Early Out Make and Take - Tie Dye - Blooming Acres
2020-04-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREJoin us for this super fun early out class featuring TIE DYE!
We will be exploring fun dyeing techniques, and making great projects.
Please choose either the T-shirt or Pillowcase option, and we will provide all the other materials needed.
* Note – if you pick the T-shirt we must have your size by 4/25 in order to guarantee availability *
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Cancelled - IDEA - Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association
2020-05-11 18:00 | The Focus Room, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular 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 other community members toward a common understanding in these contentious times.
We all have lots of pent-up thoughts going nowhere and wasted. I have started a discussion forum, Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA), for open dialogue on broad subjects — such as, “why we do things the way we do without a second thought?” — where people are free to express their innermost thoughts in a friendly surrounding and get response.
We meet on 2nd Mondays of each month at 6PM, in the Focus Room.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - Barn Quilt Painting Class
2020-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | The Gymnasium, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
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Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

Paint a customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum. Select your design from our Catalog. We draw the design and you paint it in any color(s)* that you pick the day of the class using high gloss professional grade sign painters lettering enamel. No skill required!!! Anybody can do it. The sign is lightweight and can be hung inside or outside without any further treatment.
PRICING AND CLASS SIZE: Classes are limited to 24 people. $50 per person. Additional charges for custom lettering or designs. We provide all the supplies.
HOW TO SIGN UP: First come first served! Classes fill up fast!! Submit the Registration Form on BARNS & BREWS webpage (www.barnsandbrews.com) with your name, email address, date of class you would like to attend, and your design choice. You will be notified in 24-48 hours if your spot in the class is confirmed. If the class is full, you will be notified via email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, feel free to email (info@barnsandbrews.com) or text Deanna (319-560-6789). You do not have a confirmed spot until you receive a return confirmation email. We apologize if you cannot get into a class. We are scheduling as many as we can to fit everyone in.
HOW TO PAY: Bring cash or check the day of the class. We cannot take cards at this time. Be sure to confirm and pay for any customizations at the beginning of the class.
WHAT TO BRING: All you need to bring is your creativity and a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non). Be sure to wear painting clothes or smocks. This paint does not wash out!
DESIGN SELECTION: The current catalog is located on the BARNS & BREWS Facebook page and on the BARNS & BREWS web page. On the Facebook page, it is located on the main feed or in the PHOTOS section under the Album entitled CATALOG. Each design has a number. The catalog shows different variations of a single design. We only need to know the number of the design you like. We can make the variations the day of the class. Submit your design choice on the BARNS & BREWS web page using the required Registration Form as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Colors are selected the day of the class. We periodically post new designs on our FB page. These can also be painted in the class even if they aren’t in the catalog yet.
Each design will have a difficulty designation:
(E) = Easy (I) = Intermediate (D) = Difficult
Intermediate = Includes curved lines to cut and/or some color-next-to-color freehand painting.
Difficult = Includes lots of curved lines to cut and/or lots of color-next-to-color freehand painting.
*COLOR SELECTION: When picking your colors, keep in mind that due to the drying time of the enamel paint and the process we use to paint the signs, it is best not to paint color next to color. Color-next-to-color painting requires a steady hand and freehand painting. The colors may run and bleed into each other. Therefore, it is best to keep white space between each color. There are a few designs in our catalog with some color-next-to-color painting which takes a steady hand, but the majority of them are easy enough for any novice.
MOUNT VERNON PRIVATE PARTIES: Private parties located at the Mount Vernon Community Center can be scheduled with a minimum of 12 people. The parties can be held at the Mount Vernon Community Center for a $45 room rental. If you want a private party at the Community Center, you pay the $45. You can bring snacks and drinks (alcoholic or non). If you do not have 12 or do not want to pay the $45 room rental for a private class, we can open up the class to the public to fill the empty spots up to 24 people and we will pay the $45 Community Center charge.
“AWAY” PRIVATE PARTIES: Minimum Class Size. For private “away” classes, we have different minimum class sizes depending on how far we have to travel. Minimum of 14 people. If we do not have confirmed registrations 1-2 days before the class, we will have to cancel the class. We can do a class up to 24 people. If you think you could get more than 24, we would be willing to do back-to-back classes in one day. Location, Tables and Chairs. We must have a place big enough for your minimums. We need one six foot table for every 2 people. A class of 24 would require 12 tables. Class of 14 could require 7 tables. Plus one additional table for our paints and supplies. We ask that you provide all the tables and chairs. We bring everything else. Price. $50 per person plus a surcharge for gas and our extra travel time,. $5.00 extra per person for away classes up to 50 miles away with a minimum of 14 people / $10.00 extra per person for classes 51 to 100 miles away with a minimum of 20 people / $15.00 extra per person over 101 miles with a minimum of 24 people. If you want to keep cost down for the guests, we have had some hosts pay the extra travel costs themselves.
CUSTOMIZATIONS: Some customizations hand painted and/or designed by Hugh can be done with pre-approval. Minimal customizations such as the addition of a hand painted letter on Designs # 10 or #13 is an additional $10 charge. Custom designs not included in our catalog can be done if approved by Hugh for an additional $15-$20 as long as they do not have a lot of color-next-to-color painting and can be drawn to work with the BARNS & BREWS process. Submit any customizations with your design choice when reserving your spot using the Reservation Form on our Classes page. We will confirm in your return confirmation email whether or not the customizations are approved.
CONTACT: If you have questions, please Contact Us via our BARNS & BREWS Facebook page or webpage Or text or call Deanna (319) 560-6789.

BARNS & BREWS team consists of Hugh, Jean and Deanna. The creation of BARNS & BREWS is based on the talents of Hugh. Hugh is a self-employed sign painter and pinstriper. He is incredibly talented and his work is well known.

Jean is Hugh’s wife and works as a nurse. Deanna is a long-time friend and works full-time at a law firm.
In 2015, Deanna and Jean finished a weekly pottery class and just weren’t ready to quit being creative. We gathered a few friends and started monthly craft nights. When it was Jean’s turn, Hugh came up the concept of painting barn quilts. Hugh paints barn quilts for sale but developed the BARNS & BREWS method so that all of us could paint a beautiful barn quilt.
Over the summer of 2015, Hugh, Jean and Deanna tested the BARNS & BREWS concept with friends and family. We quickly realized we had something fun and special.

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Cancelled - IDEA Sangha
2020-05-17 13:00 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States

Cancelled - Class – Twig Fairy Chairs – Instructor, Ruth Ipsan-Brown
2020-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Ruth’s Twig Room, 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States

Cancelled - Qoya LAST Saturday Series
2020-05-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Dance Arts Iowa, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

Through movement, we remember. We remember our essence as Wise, Wild and Free.
Qoya invites women of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to come and move. We focus on how it feels, not how it looks. There is no expectation and no worry about not knowing how to do something.
Come take the opportunity to nurture and nourish yourself through movement, sharing, and laughter. If you can breathe, you can dance Qoya. Dance with us!
This new Qoya series is happening in Mount Vernon on the last Saturday of the month, January-May. We’ll dance from 9 am – 10:30 am.
Come for one session, or all of them. Come whenever it fits your schedule.
Co-hosted by Dance Arts Iowa and Studio Sadie, and led by Mount Vernon native Sarah Sadie (formerly Martin).
Cost: Only $20 per class, can be paid upon arrival.
Questions: Contact Dance Arts Iowa at (319) 558-9202 or Sarah at sarahsadie@atodonata.com

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