Events And Activities
Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Parade Thursday Night 6:00 p.m.
Come out and support the Vinton-Shellburg kids at the Homecoming Parade which begins tonight at 6:00 p.m. The parade will begin at B Avenue and 4th St. in downtown Vinton. Come out and cheer the kids on!
CP FRIENDS SOCKTOBER IS MASK-TOBER TOO
The Friends of the Center Point Library is again sponsoring "Socktober"-collecting donations of new socks for the sockless. Because of the current covid surge, Friends is also asking for donations of homemade or purchased masks.Friends will give the donated masks and socks to Willis Dady Homeless Services and the Young Parents Network in Cedar Rapids.
Veterans Stand Down Event October 23
The "Stand Down" event will be held on Saturday October 23, at the Belle Plaine Legion Hall located at 1008 12th St. from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Any veteran and their family is welcome to stop in and choose anything that you can use.[SEL]ion includes clothing and personal care items.Veteran's Affairs personnel will be on hand to answer any questions that you might have.
Alliant Energy promotes Iowa Pipeline Safety Association virtual safety training
Free online educational events for emergency responders and public officials Professionals involved in crisis planning are invited to the Iowa Pipeline Association's 2021 Pipeline Safety Awareness and Emergency Response Programs in October. Alliant Energy is participating in the Coordinated Response Exercise and encourages emergency responders and public officials to attend.
Brandon United Methodist Women's Annual Fall Supper and Bazaar September 25
The Brandon United Methodist Women's Annual Fall Supper and Bazaar will be held on Saturday, September 25, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the church located at 507 Main St. in Brandon. Cost for the meal: Adult's $10Kids $5 agest 5-124 and under FreeThe meal includes:Homemade chicken and noodlesMashed PotatoesSquashGreen BeansSalad Bar DessertA quart of Chicken and noodles $6.
Eastern Iowa Honor Flights prepares to launch Flight #40
On Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch EIHF Flight # 40 Since we began operations in 2009, to date, we have transported 3,527 Veterans, plus their guardians to Washington, DC to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. While there, they will visit the WWII, Korean, Vietnam memorials, as well as visit Arlington National Cemetery, and other memorials.
American Legion George G. Luckey Post to hold Tenderloin Supper Thursday, 9/23
The American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57 will hold a tenderloin supper on Thursday evening, September 23 from 5-7:00 p.m.Meal includes, 8 oz tenderloin, french fries, coleslaw and a dessert. While supplies last.The cost: $10.00 (fried in Vegetable oil)
It's Old Fashioned Sunday at Cornerstone Baptist Church
Join us at Cornerstone Baptist Church this Sunday, September 19 at 10 AM for a great time of fun and fellowship. The church is located at 218 W. 4th St. in Vinton. Dress up in your old-fashioned clothes...or don't. Either way, you are invited to enjoy a good old-fashioned potluck dinner following the Morning Service. See you there!
Brandon's Annual Cowboy Breakfast, Sunday, September 19
Brandon's Annual Cowboy Breakfast will be held on Sunday, September 19, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.The menu includes Scrambled eggs, Pancakes, Fried potatoes, Ham, Sausage, Sausage gravy, Homemade biscuits, Coffee, and Juice.Cost: Ages 11 and over $9.00; Ages 4-10 $5.00; Ages 3 and under FreeA cowboy breakfast is cooked outside over 'open fires'.
80th Birthday Celebration to Celebrate Gloria Orcutt
On Saturday, September 18 there will be a 80th Birthday celebration in honor of Gloria Orcutt. The open house will be held at the Revolution building downtown Vinton from 1 to 3:00 p.m.Everyone is welcome to attend and help Gloria celebrate.