Member Events Calendar

Botanic Jaunt Series

3030 N 4th Ave E
Newton
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February 3, 2026
10:00 am · 12:00 pm

It’s time to green up the winter blues! Let’s get Botanical! (Semi-Pro, anyone?) The shortest day of the year just passed and I’m ready for some color. Aren’t you? As a plant & garden crazed person, I make it my mission each year to explore. In July of 2025 I went on a whirlwind tour of some awesome gardens. Walk through 5 of these unique spaces with me each Tuesday at 10 AM beginning Jan 13th and running through February 10th. Register Now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/botanic-jaunts There is a $5 admission fee/session/person OR you can purchase the series for $20/person. All funds raised benefit: Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Epic New Krumm Center Flooring Campaign! Session #1 January 13 @ 10 AM Rotary Botanical Gardens Session #2 January 20 @ 10 AM Anderson Japanese Gardens Session #3 January 27 @ 10 AM Chicago Botanic Garden Session #4 February 3 @ 10 AM Garfield Park Conservatory Session #5 February 10 @ 10 AM The Morton Arboretum *February 17 is reserved as a weather make-up date. *All sales are final. This is a fundraising campaign and no refunds will be issued. *Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the events until capacity is reached

For More Information
Contact: Office Manager: Michaella Cope
(641) 791-3021
office.mgr@newtonarboretum.com
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Botanic Jaunt Series

3030 N 4th Ave E
Newton
Map to Event

February 10, 2026
10:00 am · 12:00 pm

It’s time to green up the winter blues! Let’s get Botanical! (Semi-Pro, anyone?) The shortest day of the year just passed and I’m ready for some color. Aren’t you? As a plant & garden crazed person, I make it my mission each year to explore. In July of 2025 I went on a whirlwind tour of some awesome gardens. Walk through 5 of these unique spaces with me each Tuesday at 10 AM beginning Jan 13th and running through February 10th. Register Now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/botanic-jaunts There is a $5 admission fee/session/person OR you can purchase the series for $20/person. All funds raised benefit: Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Epic New Krumm Center Flooring Campaign! Session #1 January 13 @ 10 AM Rotary Botanical Gardens Session #2 January 20 @ 10 AM Anderson Japanese Gardens Session #3 January 27 @ 10 AM Chicago Botanic Garden Session #4 February 3 @ 10 AM Garfield Park Conservatory Session #5 February 10 @ 10 AM The Morton Arboretum *February 17 is reserved as a weather make-up date. *All sales are final. This is a fundraising campaign and no refunds will be issued. *Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the events until capacity is reached

For More Information
Contact: Office Manager: Michaella Cope
(641) 791-3021
office.mgr@newtonarboretum.com
Website

Blues Under the Blue Roof

100 N. 3rd Ave W.
Colfax, IA
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February 12, 2026
5:00 pm · 6:30 pm Join the South Skunk Blues Society, the Newton Public Library, and the Arts Connection for live Blues music performed by the Weary Ramblers. They have received many awards including the 2025 winners of the Iowa Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category! Will be a great time! For More Information
Contact: Cathy Crady
(641) 521-0183
divin_cat@yahoo.com

Night To Shine

2500 S 13th Ave E
Newton, IA
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February 13, 2026
5:00 pm · 10:00 pm Partnering with the Tim Tebow Foundation to put on a prom night event for the special needs community in Newton! This year's theme is a sports theme, wear your favorite team's colors, jersey, or t-shirt. For More Information
Contact: Sarah Hannsen
(641) 792-1620
sarah@communityheights.org
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YMCA Tumbling Academy

1701 8th Ave E
Newton, IA
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February 24, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:00 pm

Tuesdays March 24 - April 28 

Ages 6-11

Members $55, Non-Members $75

Level 1 - For kids who are new to tumbling and need to build foundational skills 5:30-6:30 PM

Level 2 - For kids who have mastered a round-off and are ready to progress to more advanced skills

For More Information
Contact: Cookie Fuzell
(641) 792-4006
cookie.fuzell@newtonymca.org

Stich and Story

1701 8th Ave E
Newton, IA
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February 26, 2026
6:30 pm · 7:15 pm

Ages 2-12

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Create a friend, hear their story, and take the magic home

For More Information
Contact: Cookie Fuzell
(641) 792-4006
cookie.fuzell@newtonymca.org