Events And Activities

Blessed Hope Community Church to hold Annual Christmas Eve Service

Blessed Hope Community Church will hold the annual Christmas Eve Service at Tilford Elementary beginning at 7:00 p.m. tonight. The event includes cookies and hot chocolate, a photo booth, as part of the fun. There will be a service which includes a Christmas message and music provided by the praise team.Come on out, bring the kids and grandparents for a time of family worship together.

Queen of Saints announce Christmas Schedule

Christmas Eve: December 244 pm - St. Paul, Newhall6:30 pm - St. John, Blairstown9pm - St. Michael, NorwayChristmas Day: December 259 am - IC, Van HorneYou are also welcome to visit our website at www.queenofsaints.com and look at our calendar.

Heart of Mary Cluster Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Mass, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 20194:00 pm ~ St. Mary, Vinton6:30 pm ~ St. Mary, Urbana Christmas Day Mass, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 20198:00 am ~ Sacred Heart, Walker10:00 am ~ St. Mary, Urbana

Trinity Lutheran Church Announces Christmas Services

The Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service of Lessons and Carols on Tuesday, December 24 at 6:30 p.m.Join the congregation again at the Christmas Morning Divine Service at 9:00 a.m. and non New Year's Eve Vespers Service at 6:30 p.m.The church is located at 1002 East 13th St. in Vinton. 

Wesley United Methodist Church to hold Food Pantry Saturday

The Wesley United Methodist Church will hold its Food Pantry on Saturday, December 21st from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.The church is located next to the library.Bring your bags and boxes if you can.

2020 Master Conservationist Program

2020 Master Conservationist Program Location: Buchanan and Benton County Cost: $45 We all impact Earth’s resources daily - Eating, traveling, shopping, and playing. How mindful are we of how our actions impact the resources of our planet for ourselves and future generations? Participate in upcoming Master Conservationist programs to learn more about using resources wisely - With an eye toward the future.

Church of Grace in Shellsburg Christmas Service Scheduled

The Church of Grace in Shellsburg will hold the annual Christmas service as well as the children's program on Sunday the 22nd at 10:30 a.m. The Church of Grace is located at 301 Grove Street NW in Shellsburg. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.

Breakfast with Santa happening this Saturday Morning

Saturday, December 7th beginning at 9:00 a.m., there will be a chance to have breakfast with Santa along with a photo op and also a treat from Santa.The Fee for this event is $5.00 paid to the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department.The location of the event is the Vinton Skate Center.

Leave the Elf on the Shelf and come out to a Movie on December 8

ACT LIKE A KID AGAIN, I mean that's what Will Ferrell does in the movie, Elf!We're joining together with Vinton Popcorn from the High School and showing the movie Elf on Sunday, Dec 8 at 6 pm.  Come on out and enjoy the movie with some fresh popcorn!  Family-friendly fun to relive everyone's favorite Christmas movie! Free will donations accepted to help cover licensing fees for the showing of the movie.

LaPorte City Christmas Tour of Homes

   Sunday from 4-7 p.m. come to La Porte City to tour four homes beautifully decorated for Christmas. The VGM home north of La Porte City is a grand home opened to the public for this tour. You are greeted by holiday tunes as you pull into Christmas in the country at Gary & Sherry Sheffler's home. This newly remodeled home is festively decorated throughout.