Events And Activities

The Ray & Virginia Boyer Annual Spring Fish Fry scheduled for April 24 has been canceled.  We want to thank everyone for their past support and hope to offer our fall fish fry as scheduled on Oct 23.

The Garrison Fire Auxiliary (Garrison Emergency Services) is hosting an Easter Egg Hung, during social distancing. Over the weekend the Auxillary cut, colored and decorated paper Easter Eggs and placed them throughout the town in windows of homes and buildings. "While people are out for a walk or drive they can see how many they can find. Until Noon on Easter Sunday participants can comment on the Facebook post on Garrison Emergency Services for their chance to win prizes! The first person who answers correctly or the closest without going over will win a Four pack of Lost Island Water Park Tickets courtesy of the Garrison Fire Auxiliary.

Our theme for the One Book, One Community for the end of March was to be a tourist in your own town.We had visions of tours around town discussing the murals and finding out the backstory of these paintings that mean so much to Vinton, tours of downtown finding out what buildings used to be what, tours of the Braille School, the Depot, etc. However, the plans were not meant to be.

The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight that was scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 will not occur on that day, but will be rescheduled. Due to the COVID -19 ( Coronavirus), the National Honor Flight Organization has required all local Honor Flight hubs to suspend flights through May 31st. As with the April flight that was postponed, we are committed to rescheduling the May flight as soon as it is safe to do so.

This is what the Stair Charity Challenge is working towards...cement barriers for their parking lot. Last year they suffered severe water damage. Total Balance is working hard and trying to help them replace the wood wall against the hill (see photo) with large cement barriers. The challenge starts April 1st-30th, using your own steps in the comfort of your own home.

In a statement, Virginia Gay Hospital shared the following:"Due to the recent COVID-19 health concerns, we have decided it is prudent to postpone the Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair. We are working diligently to reschedule for a later date. More information will be available as plans confirm. We appreciate your patience and understanding of our decision.

The Vinton Kiwanis have made the decision to cancel all Kiwanis meetings for the Month of March.The Kiwanis have also made the tough decision to cancel the Easter Egg hunt which was scheduled for April 11.

The following event has been canceled...-----Join us to support Vinton Lutheran home! Friday, March 27, from 6-9:00 p.m.Proceeds from this event will help us provide new furnishings to our Memory Care Unit residents. Thank you for your support of these deserving residents!Menu will feature:MargaritasBeerWine8oz FiletCilantro Lime ShrimpStreet TacosAND SO MUCH MORE!Tickets are $45 per personPlease RSVP by March 16th by calling 319-472-4211 or by email j.

Food distribution will still happen Saturday morning, 3/21/20 from 10:00 - 11:00 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton. Extra safety precautions will be used and food will be pre-packaged and distributed outside the church. Please share this information with others.

There will be a Suicide Awareness Photo Shoot on Sunday, March 15, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds, located at 1702 2nd Ave. in Vinton. Calling all middle schoolers and high schoolers who would like to be a part of a photoshoot representing Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Awareness Prevention. Join us to show your love and support to each and every person we encounter by participating in a suicide awareness photo shoot.