End of school year party!
Yesterday’s Future is organizing a party to kick off the summer on May 29, 2-5pm. Snacks and games provided, and students entering 6th-12th grade are welcome at this free event!
Reimagine Mason City Christmas 2024
The vendor application can be downloaded here. Please complete and mail along with payment to participate in this year’s downtown celebration event.
If you’d like to participate in the lights parade that takes place at 6PM on Saturday, 12/7, please complete this form.
Do you think your home has what it takes to be crowned the best decorated spot in the Illini Central school district? Would you like to see your handiwork highlighted online? Then enter the residential lights contest! The application can be found here.
Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Come enjoy donuts & juice with everyone’s favorite jolly guest from the north pole. This free event is open to kids of all ages, and is hosted by the Reimagine Mason City foundation and its youth leadership board.
Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar May 11
Saturday, May 11 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 12pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation. This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation (even for the specialty flavors this month - caramel pecan, English toffee, and spiced chai tea!). While the event is going on, local vendors Faith & Grace Home Baking Company, Sweet Treats, and The Flourbox will have homemade goods available for sale.
5th Quarter Event
Yesterday’s Future is organizing a “build your own” hot dog/nacho bar following the Boys’ Varsity basketball game on January 27. Stop in for this free event!
Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar January 2024
Saturday, January 27 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation. This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation (even for the delicious new flavor this month- pumpkin spice!). While the event is going on, raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available, while local vendors Smart Cookies, Mamas Munchies, Jenni Pops Corn, and The Flourbox will have homemade goods available for sale.
Reimagine Mason City Christmas
The vendor application can be downloaded here. Please complete and mail along with payment to participate in this year’s downtown celebration event.
If you’d like to participate in the lights parade that takes place at 6PM on Saturday, 12/9, please complete this form.
Do you think your home has what it takes to be crowned the best decorated spot in the Illini Central school district? Would you like to see your handiwork highlighted online? Then enter the residential lights contest! The application can be found here.
Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Saturday, December 9 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 7pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation. This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. After you get your peppermint mocha fix, don’t forget to buy raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart, as well as check out the plethora of gift baskets being raffled off! This event will coincide with the town’s Reimagine Mason City Christmas festival, so make sure to check out all the additional vendors setting up for the day.
Breakfast with Santa
The annual Breakfast with Santa event will take place Saturday, December 2, 8-10am at the Reimagine Mason City Building at 102 E. Chestnut Street.
The Reimagine Christmas Board, Student Leadership Board, and Alliance Community Bank members will once again be offering up donuts and drinks for all Santa seekers that morning. Santa, of course, will make a special appearance so parents and loved ones can take pictures of their child with jolly ol' St. Nick.
Small Business Saturday - pop-ups
Celebrate small businesses at Small Business Saturday on November 25!
The Reimagine Mason City pop-up coffee bar will be open 8am - 4pm, with beverages being available by donation (all benefitting Yesterday’s Future).
Also on site will be local vendors: Beautycounter, Smart Cookies by Megan Nissen, Jenni Pops Corn, and The Flourbox, with homemade goods available for sale.
Raffle tickets for the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available at this event.
Youth Movie Night
FREE movie night for students in 6-12th grade on October 29 at the Arlee Theater
Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Saturday, October 28 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 7am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation. This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. After you get your pumpkin spice fix, don’t forget to buy raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart! Jenni Pops Corn, Megan Nissen Gourmet Cookies, Mamas Munchies, and The Flourbox will also have tables with homemade goods available for purchase. As a special treat, Morgan Peterson will be providing live acoustic music starting at 10am!
Community Work Day
All are invited to assist with a work day in the future downtown Youth Center, as the Reimagine Mason City team will be working on the space on Saturday, October 14 starting at 9am (running until about 3pm). Minor construction, demo, and cleanup will be on the agenda. Lunch will be provided by the Reimagine Mason City Foundation. If you've been wanting to get involved but aren't sure how, this event is for YOU! It's also a great opportunity to learn more about the foundation and its goals.
Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Saturday, September 30 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 7am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation. This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation (even for the delicious new flavor this month- pumpkin spice!). While the event is going on, raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available, while Mama’s Munchies, Jenni Pops Corn, Shanna Ratliff, and Megan Nissan will have cupcakes, gourmet cookies, and other confections available for sale.
Community Work Day
All are invited to assist with a work day in the future downtown Youth Center, as the Reimagine Mason City team will be working on the space on Saturday, September 9 starting at 9am (running until about 3pm). Minor construction, demo, and cleanup will be on the agenda. Lunch will be provided by the Reimagine Mason City Foundation. If you've been wanting to get involved but aren't sure how, this event is for YOU! It's also a great opportunity to learn more about the foundation and its goals.
Fundraiser: cookout at IGA
Stop by IGA in Mason City on Saturday, September 2 to grab lunch from the cook out shack, where the Reimagine board members will be selling hot dogs, pork chops, brats, and ribeye sandwiches to help raise funds for the building renovation currently underway.
Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Saturday, August 26 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 7am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation. This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available.
Additionally, Flourbox and Homemade by Lori will have amazing handmade goods available for sale.
Youth Pool Party
Yesterdays Future, the Reimagine Youth Leadership Team, is hosting a FREE pool party 6-8PM on Saturday, July 22 for all students entering 6th-12th grade in the Fall.
Enjoy Mason City Memorial Pool’s facility, as well as free food, drinks, and prizes!
Community Engagement Meeting
The public is invited to attend a community engagement meeting at 110 E. Chestnut to learn what the Reimagine Mason City Foundation has been up to, and what’s planned. This event will coincide with Yesterday’s Future Pop-Up Bakery & Coffee Bar, so arrive early and grab something to sip during the meeting!
Pop-up bakery & coffee house
Yesterdays Future, the student leadership team, is hosting a donation-based coffee shop, plus vendors will be present to sell homemade goods on Saturday, May 13 from 7am - 1pm (while supplies last).
Yesterdays Future Pop-Up Coffee Bar and Bakery
Student Leadership team “Yesterdays Future” will be hosting a pop-up bakery, coffee & toast bar for the public at 110 S. Chestnut on Saturday, April 15 from 7am to 1pm. Hot & cold coffee and tea will be served, as well as a self-serve toast & bagel bar, all by donation. Later that evening, the doors will close to the public and it will be a game night for middle & high school students only.
Reimagine Mason City Christmas
Enjoy downtown Mason City on Saturday, December 10 for a day of nostalgia, vendors, music, and most of all- Christmas!
Applications to be a vendor are now closed.
Youth Movie Night
FREE movie night for students in 6-12th grade on October 30 at the Arlee Theater
Reimagine Mason City Board Meeting
The Board will be meeting at 7 PM on Thursday, 9/1/22 in the HUB building to discuss current issues and upcoming events.
Planning Meeting: Reimagine MC Christmas
Meeting at the HUB building to work on planning 2022’s downtown Christmas celebration.
Youth Pool Party
Students entering 6 - 12 grade this upcoming fall are invited to attend a pool party hosted by "Yesterday's Future," the Reimagine Mason City Foundation's Youth Leadership Team!
Prize drawings will happen every half hour, plus there will be games and snacks! With festivities taking place from 6-9pm you won't want to miss a minute of the fun!
While this event is free to attend, please note that once a person leaves, they will not be permitted to re-enter.
This event is for students entering grades 6-12 only, but parents who wish to help chaperone are welcome.
Become A Volunteer
An undertaking of this magnitude takes a village, and simply put, cannot be possible without the generous donation of time and talents of this community.