Events And Activities
Mini golf for ALL ages at the library February 3
Bring the children to the Vinton Public Library for a toasty tee time on February 3rd. Be sure to use the QR code to register! (See photo Eastern Central Iowa Stem Festival, April 7
FREE out of this world fun for kids will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Belle Plain Community School District's High School. The event will take place from 1-4:00 p.m.Children from the local school districts are welcome to attend the event. Preregistration is available beginning in February, see the QR code on the photo. There will be over 40 AMAZING stem activities to participate in. Mark your calendars for Nature Health Benefits LIVE!
Every Friday in February, the Forest Service and Natural Inquirer Program will release an episode from Nature Health Benefits LIVE! Explore the benefits of nature on your physical health and mental health, and SO much more!Tune in on the Natural Inquirer’s YouTube channel.Episode 1: Nature and Your Physical Health (available Feb. 2).Episode 2: Nature and Your Mental Health (available Feb.
Open Craft Night, Thursday, February 1
The Vinton Public Library will hold the Open Craft Night on Thursday, February 1st, from 6-8:00 p.m.Bring your favorite craft and enjoy the company of fellowship of other crafters! 2023-2024 Voyager Dance Clinic & Spring Show Performance Saturday, March 2nd,
The 2023-2024 Voyager Dance Clinic
& Spring Show Performance will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, 8:00 am & 7:00 pm
WHO: VS K-8th grade are welcome to attend! All participants will be separated into performance groups (K-2
nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th) and learn age-appropriate combinations.
COST: $30.00 per child. This includes a clinic T-shirt and free admission to the Spring Show for the clinic
participant. 2/16 DIY Friendship bracelets and friendship pins at the Vinton Public Library
DIY Friendship Bracelets and
Friendship Pins with the
Vinton Shellsburg Voyagers Dance Team!
This event is for school-age students
and is offered at no charge; materials provided.Friday, February 16th, 2pm 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton
The Shellsburg Public Library invites you to stop by
Come check out our new display at SPL! Click here for FB link.The Shellsburg Library has a new Director, Marge McDonald. Stop in and say hi and check out the latest books, DVDs, etc.
Author Linda McCann to Speak at La Porte City Library
Iowa author Linda McCann will present a talk on her newly released book, Rosie the Riveters of Iowa, on
Wednesday, January 17 at 2 PM at Hawkins Memorial Library, La Porte City. Rosie the Riveter was a
promotional campaign to encourage women to go to work during World War II. Men had left jobs to fight in the
war, and women were needed to fill those jobs. Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry this Saturday
Wesley United Methodist Church will be holding its Food Pantry on Saturday, January 20, from 9-10:30 a.m. The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. (next door to the library) If you place a paper on your windshield the volunteers will deliver food to your cars this month. see photo. “CHOCOLATE LOVE” VALENTINE’S PARTY AT CENTER POINT MUSEUM SATURDAY FEB. 10
The Center Point Historical Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a free-to-the-public chocolate
festival party at the Depot Museum, 700 E. Washington St., from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, February 10.
The “Chocolate Love” party will have a chocolate fountain, a unique kissing booth, assorted chocolate
goodies, and a hot chocolate bar.
The 2024 Historical Society theme is natural history.