Events And Activities
Shellsburg American Legion Fish Fry Friday, October 23
The Shellsburg American Legion located at 114 Main St. SW. will hold a fish fry, this Friday, October 23 from 5-8:00 pm. This will be curbside pick up only cash or check excepted.The meal will consist of fish baked beans coleslaw and cupcake. Adults $10, children ages 5-12 $6.00, ages 4 and under FREE.
Benton County Trump Train Event Saturday, October 24, 2020
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, beginning at 2:30 p.m., the Benton County Republicans will be meeting at the Van Horne Community Center. All aboard! Deck out your vehicles and join us for a drive through southern Benton County.We'll meet in Van Horne at 2:30 and take off at 3. We should be in:- Keystone around 3:10- Belle Plaine around 3:30- Luzurne around 3:40- Blairstown around 3:50- Norway around 4:05- Newhall around 4:20- and back to Van Horne around 4:35The complete route is below:https://goo.
VGH and VGH Foundation to hold drive through Health Fair
Virginia Gay Hospital, the Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation, and an extensive list of health, safety, and wellness partners will be offering the fair as a drive-thru event bringing it to each of the four communities with a Virginia Gay Family Medical Clinic: Atkins, Urbana, Van Horne, and Vinton. Free grab bags filled with resources, tips, information, and freebies will be offered one per family while supplies last during the week of October 12-15.
Farmers Appreciation Fridays
Click to view FlyerFarmer Appreciation
Fridays
11:30 am - 1 pm • Linn & Benton CountiesStop by to enjoy a meal as you’re hard at
work with the harvest. We want to thank you
for your efforts & share important resources:
• Grab lunch & a cookie!
• Speak with an ISU Extension Ag Specialist
• Connect with Ag professionals and friends
• Take home items we’ve gathered for you to use
during this harvest season
Masks are recommended and social distancing is expected.
VS Post Prom Fundraising: Godfather’s Pizza Cards and Handmade Pies
The Vinton-Shellsburg 2021 Post Prom Committee is excited to announce two new local fundraising events:Thanks to the generosity of John’s Qwik Stop, we’re selling Godfather’s Pizza punch cards for $15. Buy one large Godfather’s pizza, get a free Godfather’s mini pizza, and this card is good for 10 punches! That’s over $50 in savings!Also, we’re pre-selling apple crumb, cherry crumb, and pumpkin pies, just in time for the Holidays! Pies are $12/each.
Shellsburg American Legion Annual Fall Fish Fry Friday October 23
The Shellsburg American Legion Annual Fall Fish Fry will be on Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The event is Curbside Pickup only. Some limited delivery is also available. The meal will be 3 pieces of fish, a baked potato (with butter and sour cream (in containers), coleslaw and a cupcake. Cost: Adults: $10, Children: (5-12): $6, Children 4 & Under are Free.
Zion Lutheran Fall Chicken & Biscuit Supper October 15
Zion Lutheran Church in Shellsburg, will hold a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on October 15th beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.This will be available through Carry Out or Drive Up with Limited Delivery AvailableAdults $9.00 Children Under 12Yr $5 Salad Choice: Broccoli/Pea or Cranberry or ColeslawApple or
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The Lions Club will hold Final Tenderloin Tuesday, October 13th
The Vinton Lions Club will be hosting our final 2020 "Tenderloin Tuesday" on Tuesday, October 13th at Celebration Park (5-7 PM). We will be providing our full menu including Tenderloin sandwiches, Hot dogs, Potato coins, Funnel cakes, and Pop/water.In addition, we will be serving FREE snow cones to all the kids!So, bring the whole family to this special event.
Fundraiser to benefit Easton Lindeman October 10
