To show its appreciation to its readers, the Newton Daily News will be hosting events this week thanking readers and residents of Jasper County.
Tuesday the Newton Daily News will host a Reader Read-In from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Newton Public Library. A read-in is a social gathering for readers. Those who come may bring in their own reading material or browse through library favorites including books, magazines and newspapers. One attendee will win a Kindle.
Newton Daily News staff will host Tech Day open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the circulation office to help readers adapt or transition to their online subscription access.
Newton Daily News will host its Reader Appreciation Lunch beginning at noon Thursday at Sersland Park, located next to the newspaper. Enjoy a free lunch including hot dogs, potato chips, lemonade, water and Stacy’s Sweetstuff cotton candy. Lunch will be served until food runs out.
Newton Daily News will host a free community movie showing of “All the President’s Men” at 1 p.m. Friday at the Capitol II Theatre in Newton. “All the President’s Men” (1976) is an American political thriller about the The Washington Post investigation of the Watergate scandal starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. A 16 ounce pop and 32 ounce popcorn will be available for $3.