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Events And Activities
Center Point Friends of the Library Event Cancellation
Center Point Friends of the Library "Rosie the Riveters of Iowa" talk April 18 is canceled. To be rescheduled this summer.
"Seasonal Challenges, Colors, Shapes & Sizes in the Garden" April 10
A Seasonal Challenges, Colors, Shapes & Sizes in the Garden program will be presented by the Black Hawk County Master Gardeners, on Wednesday, April 10, 6 PM at Hawkins Memorial Library, 308 Main Street, La Porte City. This is a great guide for planning your gardens for every season. The gardening class is free and registration is not required.
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Community Conversations at the Library, Aprill 22
Join us at the Vinton Public Library for a Community Conversation as we discuss expanding our library services for patrons with dementia.We will be holding the conversation on Monday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m.The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton. For questions, you can call 319-472-4208. Show and Shine Car Show April 28
Come on out and enjoy "Show and Shine" at 2nd Hand Auto Parts in Vinton, Iowa. All types of vehicles/motorcycles are welcome.The event will be held on Sunday, April 28 beginning at 11:00 a.m.This is an opportunity to enjoy the company of other car enthusiasts. Come on out and enjoy the spring weather (hopefully!) 2md Hand Auto Parts is located at 701 US Highway 218, Vinton.
Grilled Pork Loin Supper Brandon Fire & EMS Saturday, April 13, 2024
A grilled pork loin supper fundraiser sponsored by Brandon Fire and EMS.The supper will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Brandon Area Community Center.Free
will donationPlease come and support the Emergency Services. All proceeds will be used for equipment and
training.This event will replace the Auction held in October.
TAKE A CHANCE on the Costa Rica Fundraiser!
A group of 10 Vinton-Shellsburg students and two VS graduates are headed to Costa Rica for a Spanish Trip for 10 days in June. These students have worked hard to pay for their trips to Costa Rica and are looking forward to spending time at a volcanic site, beach, ziplining through a Jungle, as well as visiting a coffee farm, having a meal with families from Costa Rica and learning about their culture. Shellsburg Big Day July 20
Mark it on your calendars now! Shellsburg's Big Day event will be held on Saturday, July 20 with events beginning at 10:30 a.m. The day will be full of family fun jam-packed with tons of entertainment and activities for all ages. Celebrate Shellsburg's small-town living while enjoying its big personality!
Get Write On it, Writing Workshop Saturday April 6
A writing workshop with author J.L. Wilson will be held on Saturday, April 6, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton.J.L. Wilson is the pen name for Jean Wilson who grew up in Vinton, moved around the country quite a bit and then ended up back in Iowa. She began writing for publication in 2005 and now has 30+ books published with a small press through self-publishing.
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Community Book Club: The Lotus Eaters
The Community Book Club will be held at the Vinton Public Library on April 13th at 9:15 a.m. The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton. For questions, you can call 319-472-4208.The book entitled, "The Lotus Eaters" by Tatjana Soli is the book for this month. It is "A haunting world of war, betrayal, courage, obsession and love." (Tim O'Brien, author of "The things they Carried. Vinton Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30 10:00 a.m.
The Vinton Kiwanis Club has invited the Easter Bunny to come to Kiwanis Park in Vinton on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m.Children ages 10 an under are welcome to join the fun. In case of inclement weather, the fun will take place at the Vinton Skate Center.
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