(Lewis, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board (CCCB) has several, upcoming events. On June 24th, there will be Stand-up Paddleboard demonstrations at the Cold Springs Park beach. There are limited spots available on the 24th, so place call 712-769-2372, to reserve your place for either the 1-p.m. or 2:30-p.m. demonstration and a chance to try out a paddleboard for yourself. Te program will be canceled if there is unsafe weather. There is no charge. The only requirements are that participants weigh LESS than 250-pounds, children must be 16-years of age or older, and participants should bring a life jacket. If you cannot bring a life jacket, one will be provided for you.

Conservation officials say Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing sport in the paddling community, not only across the country, but especially here in land-locked areas like Iowa. It’s fun, healthy as a total body work-out and offers a unique perspective when it comes to being on the water.

The Conservation Board will host a “Movie in the Park” campground program, June 30th, at 9:30-p.m. The featured movie is “Minions: Rise of Gru.” The movie will be shown at the Campground Shelter at Cold Springs Park. There is no charge to attend, and you do not have to be a registered camper in order to attend the movie. In the event of rain, the movie will be rescheduled.

And finally, the Cass County Conservation Board will hold a “Gourmet S’mores Charcuterie” program, at 7-p.m., on July 1st. That also takes place at the Cold Springs Park campground shelter, near Lewis. Learn how to make Gourmet S’more desserts over a fire. Please bring your own place settings for samples. A suggested free-will donation of 5-dollars per person will help to defer the cost of supplies for the program. And again, you do not have to be a registered camper to attend this event.