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Restaurant Week: Meet the Culinary Artists of Mt Vernon Aaron

Restaurant Week Sept. 15 to 24

Posted on July 23, 2016

MSI Restaurant Week will take place Friday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 24

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Upcoming Events

Sat 24

Shop Small Saturday 2020

October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Nov 17

Virtual Science Cafe

November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nov 28

Shop Small Saturday 2020

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Dec 13

Old Fashioned Christmas Sing-A-Long

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa 319-624-2223

May 09

Cornell College Commencement

May 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am

Cornell College Small Multi-Sport Center – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-4334

Sep 19

Fall Fun Auction

September 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa 319-624-2223

Oct 31

Lisbon Halloweentown

October 31, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Main Street Lisbon, Iowa

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2nd of Three Shop Small Saturdays in MV takes place Oct 24
October 22, 2020
CDG to receive $75,000 Challenge Grant
October 15, 2020
BE Lisbon grant available for Lisbon-based businesses
September 21, 2020
MV-L to offer three, yes three, Shop Small Saturdays
September 16, 2020

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

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Mount Vernon and Lisbon will have their 2nd Shop Small Saturday celebration on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://buff.ly/35pNqBQ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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MV-L to offer three Shop Small Saturdays this year.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

5 days ago

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) a $75,000 grant for the Mount Vernon Family Counseling building! https://buff.ly/2IER3wa #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

CDG to receive $75,000 Challenge Grant - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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CDG received a $75,000 Challenge Grant on behalf of Tiffany Zarifkar Oct. 15.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

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Join an Outdoor Watch Party for the Musical Variety House Party on Friday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cornell College campus (weather permitting). https://buff.ly/3daXiD7 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Cornell College Presents: Musical Variety House Party - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Join for an Outdoor Watch Party on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cornell College campus (weather permi...

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

The next Science Cafe is on Thursday, October 15, at 5 pm. Stratis Giannakouros presents “Rethinking Sustainability: Meaningful Steps Towards an Equitable Future” via Zoom. Sign up online. https://buff.ly/30PWfUa #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Virtual Science Cafe - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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There virtual Science Cafes have been scheduled. Since the events will be virtual, it is a great opp...

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

Registration is open for the Wood Sign Painting Workshop at Scorz Bar and Grill on Sunday, 10/18, 1-3pm. There are over 150 designs to choose from, and you must pre-register to attend. https://buff.ly/2SDPhwO #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Wood Sign Painting Workshop at Scorz Bar and Grill - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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This will be a laid-back workshop that allows you to create a personalized porch sign, while enjoyin...

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

Learn from 3 Main Street retailers what they have done during the COVID-19 recovery phase and what they are planning to ensure strong holiday sales.
Join using Teams on10/7 at 1pm: https://buff.ly/34C5Fnl or 515-348-6300 with Conference ID: 645 235 491# ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

The 2nd Highway 30 Bypass Meeting is on Wednesday, October 7 at 6PM. This meeting is virtual using Zoom. https://buff.ly/36sLhr8 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Highway 30 Bypass Meeting - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Two informational Highway 30 Bypass meetings have been scheduled by the City of Mount Vernon.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

3 weeks ago

Cole Library will host the Eulenspiegel puppets on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 in the Cole Library parking lot. Email Cathy at cboggs@cornellcollege.edu to reserve your parking place. http://visitmvl.com/event/eulenspiegel-puppets/ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Eulenspiegel Puppets - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Cole Library will host the Eulenspiegel puppets in the Cole Library parking lot.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

4 weeks ago

This Lawn Concert with Hudson & Overly is on September 26 at 7:00 pm. Enjoy the performance outside the First Street Community Center. https://buff.ly/3mdbRu7 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

4 weeks ago

The first 2020 Shop Small Mount Vernon-Lisbon is 10AM - 4PM on Saturday, 9/26. https://buff.ly/3iJYmj4 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Shop Small Saturday will be held on three different Saturdays this year: September 26, October 24, a...

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Upcoming Events

Sat 24

Shop Small Saturday 2020

October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Nov 17

Virtual Science Cafe

November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nov 28

Shop Small Saturday 2020

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Dec 13

Old Fashioned Christmas Sing-A-Long

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa

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311 First Street NW
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

(319) 210-9935

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