Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Join the Milton American Legion for their annual all-you-can-eat soup supper. Serving: 2 kinds of Chili, Vegetable, Cheesy Potato and Oyster soup, served with drinks & dessert. Free-will offering.

Drawing for items will be at 7:30pm. 
$5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.

• Ruger 10/22 Sporter -- TALO Distributor Exclusive - engraved eagle and 
  cross-hatching on beautiful walnut stock.
• Custom handmade knife with stainless steel blade, antler handle and
  heavy-duty sheath.
• $25 gas card.

A fun filled family night of musical entertainment and comedy by many Tri-State area musicians. Some of the musicians and vocalists have toured with award-winning Nashville recording artists. Former KILJ radio personality John Kuhens will MC the event. There will be some love songs and surprises throughout the evening! 

Featured musicians and vocalists: Rod Rider, Diana Upton-Hill, Amy Fellows, Tom Allen, Brandon Cochenour, Debbie Frank, and Mike Browning with many more to be listed later.

Tickets: $8.00 in advance (age 5-adults) non refundable. 
$10.00 at the door with no reserved seating. Call 641-233-7917 for tickets. 

A soup supper will be served at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria prior to the show. A variety of soups, sandwiches and desserts will be available. Free-will donation

All proceeds from the event benefit the Bonaparte Community and Library.

Download flyer for more information.

The Van Buren Community Players will be performing "Catch Me If You Can". Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, this musical comedy is about the life of Frank Abagnale, who, before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, and a Louisiana parish prosecutor.

There will be a matinee on Sunday, March. 3rd at 2:00pm.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for age 18 and younger.
Sunday only for seniors 65 and older will be $8 for the matinee. 

Tickets available Feb. 4th at First Iowa State Bank, Keosauqua. Tickets will also be available night of the show at the doors if the show is not sold out.

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County Iowa. Classes are held in peaceful rural settings so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village-life. Pre-registration is required for classes.

• Knitting Kitty with Rene Morford
• Chair Caning: 7-Step Process with Verne & Doris Ramsey

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for March Classes

Join the Milton Fire Dept. for a free-will donation soup supper. Serving chili, chicken noodle and 1 other soup to be decided, along with cheese, sandwiches and desserts. 

Come out to the Birmingham Homecoming Fish & Chicken Fry for a great meal. 5-7pm. Your choice of fish fillets or chicken strips. Includes: mac & cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, tea, coffee, lemonade and variety of desserts with soft serve vanilla ice cream. $9 a meal, 6 & under are free. 

All proceeds will help support the Birmingham Homecoming events.

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County Iowa. Classes are held in peaceful rural settings so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village-life. Pre-registration is required for classes.

• Luck, Love and Letterpress with Mel Stockwell
• Rug Weaving Class
• Pottery I: Wheel Thrown (Multi-Day) with Betty Printy

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for March Classes

Join the Stockport Fire Department for homemade soups that are so delicious, you may need to try a bowl of each one!

All you can to eat Chuck Wagon Chili, Broccoli & Cheese and Old Fashion Potato Soup for a free-will donation to the Fire Dept. Bread, cheese, pickles, desserts & drinks are included.

Come out to the Birmingham Homecoming Fish & Chicken Fry for a great meal. 5-7pm. Your choice of fish fillets or chicken strips. Includes: mac & cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, tea, coffee, lemonade and variety of desserts with soft serve vanilla ice cream. $9 a meal, 6 & under are free. 

All proceeds will help support the Birmingham Homecoming events.

Enjoy a St. Patty’s dinner at the Opera House. Serving: corned beef & cabbage, beef stew, corn bread, homemade desserts & drinks for a free-will offering. 

Join the Keosauqua Lions for a free-will donation soup supper. Serving chili, potato soup, oyster soup and dessert. Auction starts at 6pm. 

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County Iowa. Classes are held in peaceful rural settings so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village-life. Pre-registration is required for classes.

• Compact Yarn Making with Pat Crawford

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for March Classes

Easter Egg Hunt for children 0-12 years of age. 

Join the Milton Lions for a free-will donation supper. There will be plenty of chili soup and grilled cheese sandwich with dessert. 

Annual Dinner Theatre fundraiser. $25 per person. Doors open at 6pm, dinner is served at 6:30pm. Reservations are required. Call 319-931-2766.