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June 2 – Generations Golf Classic at Grinnell College Golf Course
On Sunday, June 2, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., the Grinnell College Golf Course (933 13th Ave.) will host its Generations Golf Classic. Golfers participating in the tournament are asked to grab a partner from a different generation to enjoy nine holes of golf, camaraderie, and stories together in a two-person scramble team event. Partners can be parent/child, neighbors, or friends; the Pro Shop can also help find partners for those who want to participate. The cost is $20/team. To sign up, complete the registration form on the Grinnell College Golf Course website, and the Pro Shop will follow up with tee times.
June 7–July 30 – Storytime Art in the Park
Grinnell College Museum of Art and Drake Community Library are offering free hands-on art and literacy activities for children and families in area parks. Every session will offer drawing, 2- and 3-D collage projects, beading, truck glittering, painting, bookmaking, type-a-thon, and reading activities. Additionally, a special project such as ceramics, printmaking, marbling, sewing, wood cutouts, tie-dye, or other activity will be offered at each session. No registration is necessary. Supported by Grinnell Education Partnership, Grinnell Mutual, and AmeriCorps. Lunch will be served by The Iowa Kitchen at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays. Forty meals will be served on a first-come first-served basis. Middleway Farms will have free produce, and MICA will offer food items to take home as well. This program is supported by grants and support from the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation/Poweshiek County Alliance and Grinnell Farm to Table. Storytime Art in the Park dates and locations can be found here.
June 8 – Imagine Grinnell’s Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and 5K Fun Run
The Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and 5K Fun Run, hosted by Imagine Grinnell, will start in Grinnell’s Central Park on Saturday, June 8. Participants can sign up for routes with chip timing for the 5K run or gravel bike rides spanning 25-, 50-, and 100-mile increments. Residents and families are encouraged to visit Central Park to experience a full schedule of activities, including yoga in the park, the Grinnell Farmers Market, Storytime Art in the Park, food trucks, beverage garden, live music, and an awards ceremony. Visit the Prairie Burn 100 website for more information and to register.
June 11 – Ingrid Lilligren’s Tactile Meditations Gallery Tour and Reception at GCMoA
Join artist Ingrid Lilligren for a tour of her exhibition, Tactile Meditations, at the Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA, 1108 Park St.) on Tuesday, June 11, from 5–7 p.m. Lilligren’s exhibition features 18 projects that incorporate Braille text to explore social, cultural, and political blindness. Lilligren will share her inspiration and the making process for selected pieces. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions. The tour begins at 5:15 p.m. with a reception to follow. The exhibition will be on display through September 8.
Tuesdays Beginning June 11 – Yoga in the Museum
Enjoy a free 30-minute yoga practice with Joy Jones at the Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, 1108 Park St.), 12:15–12:50 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sept. 11. The class is open to all levels, and mats are provided. Virtual yoga is also available on our website, featuring images of works from the GCMoA collection and the calming voice of Jackie Hutchison.
Thursdays through July 25 – Music in the Park
The Grinnell Area Arts Council invites the community to Central Park for its Music in the Park series featuring music from old favorites to new finds starting at 7 p.m. on Thursdays through July 25. This year’s season sponsors for the series include the City of Grinnell Hotel-Motel Tax Committee, Grinnell College, Grinnell Mutual, Ramsey-Weeks, The Vinyl Stop, Brent and Dawn Jaeger, and Helen Redmond and Pete Brownell, with media partners Total Choice, KGRN-AM, and the Grinnell Herald-Register. To see the full music schedule, visit the Grinnell Area Arts Council website.
July 3 – Light the Night Challenge at Grinnell College Golf Course
The popular Light the Night one-hole player vs. player match play challenge is set to entertain golfers and spectators on Wednesday, July 3, beginning at 9 p.m. The field will comprise the first 36 entrants who pay the $25 entry fee. The winner will take home a purse based on the final field as a prize. A DJ will provide added entertainment, and there is no cost to attend as a spectator. Grinnell College Golf Course is located at 933 13th Ave. To learn more and register, visit the Grinnell College Golf Course website.
July 4 – Grinnell on the Fourth Parade and Fireworks
The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Grinnell on the Fourth schedule of events celebrating the Independence Day holiday. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 with lineup scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Fireworks will be on display at Ahrens Park beginning at dusk. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website for more information and to nominate a parade grand marshal or register a float.
July 4–7 – Firecracker Golf Tournament at Grinnell College Golf Course
Over the Independence Day holiday, the Grinnell College Golf Course (933 13th Ave.) is hosting its Firecracker Golf Tournament, which can be played at any point during open hours July 4–7. A team of four will play nine holes using a “firecracker” labeled golf ball. One player will be the firecracker on each hole, and their net score will count. The one net best ball of the remaining three players will also count. Entry fee is $40/team, and 50% of the entry fee will be paid out via club credit to flight winners. To learn more and register, visit the Grinnell College Golf Course website.
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