Events And Activities
AMVETS seek community support during fundraising event next Friday thru Sunday
The AMVETS will have their food trailer up and running and will be cooking at Hy-Vee Fresh Friday through Sunday, August 21-23 starting around 10:30 a.m.This is going to be the fundraiser for the Scholarship Program in our area. As always, it is free will donation. The menu includes soda, chips, and sandwich – burger, brat, or hot dog. Our community support is appreciated.
First Christian Church to celebrate Retirement of Pastor Neas
Come and celebrate the retirement of Pastor Dave & Dale NeasWhen: Sunday, August 23Where: First Christian Church1209 W. 13th St., VintonTime: 10:15am Worship Service celebrating Pastor DaveThere will be a luncheon to follow-open to everyone!Questions? Please call the church:319-472-2153
Elementary School Supplies Give-Away for all Benton County Schools
Salvation Army of Benton County will have a bagged school supplies for drive-through pick up:DATE: Saturday, August 15th8am – 3pm, or while supplies lastWHERE: Harvest 365 Church parking lot (enter by north parking lot entrance, off 12th St.)1201 C Ave., VintonContents: folders, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, high lighters, crayons, crayola markers, paper spiral note books, composition notebooks, dry erase markers(Due to COVID-19, and needing to do drive-through, all bags will contain the same supplies. Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast This Saturday
The Shellsburg American Legion is holding Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are the same, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if you choose. The breakfast will be served to keep handling items to a minimum. We will try this as long as the state allows dining of 10 or more in restaurants.
Farmer's Market Tonight from 5-7
Tonight is the weekly Farmer’s Market!Amazing local vendors!Fresh products!Handmade goods!Baked goods, crafts, honey, produce, quilts, dry mixes, lotions!All at a new location, CELEBRATION PARK which is located at 105 W 2nd St. In Vinton.Every Thursday from through September 24 from 5:00 -7:0 PMPick up dinner from the following vendors:Smoke Shac
PEO Chapter MZ News
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 10, at 1:30 PM, at Celebration Park in Vinton for a social meeting.
8th Annual Party in Pink 5K Run/Walk This Friday, July 31
This year, the Party in Pink 5k has been delayed until Friday, July 31 with a start time of 6 pm. The theme chosen is “A Little Bit Wild” as it reflects new participation options compared to years past.Individuals may choose to participate in the annual 5K event in person. The format planned is similar to past years. Modifications include a separate start and finish line both located on Park Drive along Riverside Park in Vinton. 6th-8th Grade students invited to Compete in Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
The Smith-Geater Post 8884 and Auxiliary will be holding their annual Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Competition. Any Middle school students in grades 6th-8th, from the area, are eligible to enter the contest. There is an opportunity to win cash prizes into thousands of dollars in national awards. The Patriot's Pen writing contest began in 1995 as a way to encourage young people to learn about and write about American history.
Can Drive in Shellsburg to benefit Canton-Benton-Shellburg Volunteer Fire Dept.
I will be hosting a can drive Saturday, August 1st from 8 am to noon. All empty cans and plastic bottle bags will go to the can shed. All raised funds will be donated to the Canton-Benton-Shellsburg Volunteer Fire Department new fire station fund.Place: USA Communications parking lotTime: 8am-noonDate: August 1stReason: New fire station fundWe all have bags of cans in the garage or behind the shed.