Events And Activities
Canceled: ECI STEM Festival to be held March 29
The East Central Iowa STEM Festival committee members have chosen to cancel the event scheduled for March 29th from 1:00 – 4:00. With amazing hands-on activities at these events, we feel it is better to proceed with caution as these activities would be prime avenues to spread germs. At this time, we are not rescheduling the event for 2020 but will be holding the event in spring 2021.
Canceled: IES for the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference
The Spring Family Conference will be canceled due to public health concerns related to COVID-19. 3/12/20 ----------We are in the process of notifying families who already registered for this event. Online registration has been blocked and all IESBVI staff, presenters, and conference workers have been notified.At Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IESBVI), there are athletes who compete in the North Central Association of Schools for the Blind (NCASB).
TLC and Trinity Lutheran Church offering Supper Tonight for a Freewill Donation
TLC and Trinity Lutheran Church will be offering a Supper for a Freewill Donation tonight, March 11 beginning at 5:00 p.m and running until 6:30 p.m.The meal includes, Tomato soup, grilled cheese, tater tot casserole, plus all the salads and desserts that you can eat. The freewill donations will benefit the TLC Preschool. The church is located at 1002 East 13th St.
Iowa's Ride Community Info Night
Vinton is proud to be an overnight stop for Iowa’s Ride this summer. Iowa’s Ride, in its inaugural year, will take cyclists on a 416-mile journey from Dubuque to Rock Rapids. The ride will run from Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18, 2020.Thousands of cyclists will arrive in Vinton on Monday, July 13th and will depart on the morning of July 14th.
Vinton Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day Saturday, March 7
VInton Kiwanis will hold the annual Pancake Breakfast THIS Saturday at the V-S High School located at 210 W. 21st St., Vinton. Serving will run begin at 7:00 AM and run until 12:00 NOONTICKETS: $6.00
IN ADVANCE
$7.00 AT THE
DOOR
KIDS UNDER
5 FREE
Tickets are available from any VInton Kiwanis Member, Farmers Savings Bank, Edward Jones or
Stars over 70 Nominations Sought
The Wallace Winkie Foundation announces nominations now being accepted for Stars Over 70, a celebration of those individuals in the Belle Plaine area who are at least 70 years of age and contributing to their communities through volunteering, working, or serving as role models.Nominations will be accepted through March 17 and can be made by anyone in the Belle Plaine area who would like to say thank you to mentors, volunteers, and people who’ve made their communities better places to live.
The Great Bake Sale and More
Celebrate the coming of spring at the Great Bake Sale and More on March 21 in Belle Plaine, 9 – 12 a.m., at the Community Center. You’ll find fabulous baked treats like cookies, fudge, brownies, bars, and more. You’ll even be able to get treats for your four-legged friends. You can check out the green table, with gently used home goods and electronics.
Lime Creek Fish and Game Club to hold Fish Fry March 28
Lime Creek Fish and Game Club will be holding a fish fry on Saturday, March 28. Beginning at 4 p,m. and running until 7:30 PM The fish fry will be held at the Brandon Community Center in Brandon. To follow the event click here!
American Legion to hold Fish Fry
The American Legion, George G. Luckey Post 57 located at 105 North R Ave. will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, March 13, at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.The meal includes Fish Fillet, Baked Beans, Baked Potato or Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Milk, Coffee, Bread, Butter and Cake. All you can eat!Adults $9.00 Children Ages 5-12 $5.00
Brandon Methodist Church to hold Community Supper and Entertainment March 14
Brandon Methodist Church will host a Community Supper on Saturday, March 14 beginning at 6:30 PM. Come on out for a free meal and free entertainment!