Events And Activities
Rocky Railway featured at Oak Grove's Annual VBS Program
Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs.Join us for this year's VBS: Rocky Railway: Jesus' power pulls us through!For kids ages 3 to 5th grade.Pick up your shirt and music at the VBS Registration party on July 18th, 5:30pm-7:30pm and enjoy the inflatables and dinner!Register today!The recommended registration donation is $5.
Soon to be mom having drive by baby shower
In a time when social distancing is changing the way we do, well everything, a soon to be mom in the area is asking for a bit of encouragement from the community. On Sunday, July 13, at 1:00 p.m. soon to be mom Sulea and dad Dustin, will be guests of honor at a drive-by baby shower. The couple is not asking for any gifts, but just some smiles and friendly waves from the community.
AMVETS seek community support during fundraising event Friday thru Sunday
The AMVETS will have the food trailer and be cooking at Theisen’s Fri- Sun. 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, brat burger or hot dog. Our community support is appreciated.
Vinton Public Library Programming Update: This Tender Land
The Library Summer Book Club will be reading the book, "This Tender Land," by William Kent Krueger.Join us outside on the lawn for a good discussion in the shade, August 6th. 5:30pm-6:30pmCopies are available at the Library! Vinton Public Library Programming News: Kent State
Need to get your Audiobook box checked for Summer Reading? An Audiobook session for you to come, listen to part, and talk with fellow listeners is scheduled!July 16th, 1 pm, and 5:30 pm. Join the Library to listen to Kent State by Deborah Wiles. (Both sessions will listen to part 1, approx. 20 minutes.) The audience intended: Adult and Upper Young Adult. Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Menu
Shellsburg American Legion BreakfastSaturday's breakfast is:Special: Biscuits & Sausage GravyEggs to orderSausage pattyPancakesAll you can eat. Cost is Free Will Donation.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. We appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.
Vinton Kiwanis to begin meeting
The Vinton Kiwanis club will hold their regular meeting at the Vinton Country Club on Tuesday. July 7, The meeting will begin at noon.
Dysart Lions' to hold 4th of July Parade
The city of Dysart will be having their annual July 4th parade which will begin at 10:30 a.m. with line up starting at 9:20 a.m. at the Dysart Middle School located at 505 West St. Parade Participants CANNOT throw candy or other items. Respectful social distancing practices would be appreciated. The Dysart Lions Club will be serving the world famous tenderloin with packaged condiments, chips and drink of your choice for $8.
Blairstown Sauerkraut Days Cancels for 2020
In a statement released to the public, it was announced that the Blairstown Sauerkraut Days will be cancelled for this year.The statement released in part says, "In considering the health and safety of our celebration attendees, workers, and the impossibility to maintain social distancing in the light of Covid-19, we decided in everyone's best interests to cancel Sauerkraut Days this year.
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast held on Saturday
Shellsburg American Legion BreakfastSaturday's breakfast is:Eggs to orderSausage pattyPancakesWafflesAll you can eat. Cost is Free Will Donation.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. We appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.