UWJC, Window World host free movie - "White Christmas" - set Dec. 6 at Capitol II
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Enjoy one of the most iconic Christmas movies at the historic Capitol II Theatre in downtown Newton this holiday season.
The 1954 classic "White Christmas" will be showing for free at Capitol II thanks to sponsors United Way of Jasper County and Window World of Des Moines & Cedar Rapids. The movie is about a successful song-and-dance team who become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general just in time for Christmas. The film features Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. The title track "White Christmas," written by Irving Berlin, remains the best selling song of all time with 50 million singles sold. The movie is free and open to all ages. Show time is 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.6, at Capitol II Theatre in Newton. Freewill donations will be accepted for United Way of Jasper County. For more information about the movie theatre visit www.capitol2.com Sponsored by: Window World of Des Moines https://www.windowworlddesmoines.com/ |
NEW EVENT! Spring Classic Showdown Top Golf Tourney set for March 29, 2026
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Thaw out and enjoy some fun during a new event hosted by The IOWA Foundation and United Way of Jasper County!
The Gregg Young Automotive Group presents Spring Classic Showdown will be an afternoon of fun, food, prizes, special guests and golf at Topgolf Des Moines, 7680 Coachlight Dr., West Des Moines. Join us Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. for a great way to welcome spring and support two amazing Central Iowa non-profits ~ The IOWA Foundation & United Way of Jasper County.. REGISTRATION: +Individual registration is $150 per person +Reserved bay for 6 is $750 All registrations include play, appetizers, drink tickets, raffle tickets for prizes and a great time as we defrost from Iowa's winter chill. All proceeds will support The IOWA Foundation & United Way of Jasper County. |
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Newton Cares Classic ~ June 25, 2026
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Newton Cares Classic is returning in 2026 for its seventh year with more celebrities, on-course prizes, player gifts and of course a whole lot of fun.
The Newton Cares Classic is a charity golf tournament unlike others in Jasper County. With NCC you are treated like a star and you get to golf with stars too! Proceeds raised from Newton Cares Classic help dozens of Central Iowa programs from food assistance to homeless prevention, before and after school programs to counseling for victims of domestic abuse, to supporting accessible parks and recreation programs. When you golf in the Newton Cares Classic you are not only having fun on one of the best golf courses in Iowa, you are changing lives and having a positive impact. Mark your calendar for June 25, 2026, and more details coming soon! |
LEARN MORE: www.newtoncaresclassic.org/
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United Way's annual Halloween Bingo will return 2026
THANK YOU 2025 SPONSORS
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UWJC Granny All-Stars Basketball Extravaganza ~ RETURNING 2026
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United Way Book & Bake Sale - COMING SOON
The United Way of Jasper County Book & Bake Sale coming soon!! The books are donated by individuals to the United Way so there is quite the variety offered each year. From children's books to best sellers, cook books to romance novels, mysteries to how to more than 1000 books are available. Books are $1 each unless marked. Baked goods vary from cupcakes to pies, bars to cookies and other delicious goodies. All funds raised support the work of the United Way. If you'd like to donate some books or baked good goods, contact the office at 641-792-1684.