Events And Activities
YOUTH RIVER RAIDERS - UPPER IOWA RIVER - AGES 11-13 - June 19-21
Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated. SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 19-21, 2024RIVER RAIDERS - UPPER IOWA RIVERYOUTH AGES 11-13$100 PER YOUTHAdventure awaits around every bend! Youth will canoe, camp, cook outdoors, and learn wilderness skills on this two-night, three-day excursion! Participants will paddle their way around winding bends, rapids, scenic waterfalls, cold springs, and 200-foot chimney bluffs.
Book Club - The Woman in the Library, Saturday, January 13
Join us at the Vinton Public Library for a Community Book Club discussion on January 13th at 9:15 a.m. as we discuss "The Woman at the Library" by Sulari Gentill. This book club is for adults and is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome! Benton County 4-H to present "Snow Spectacular" at the Library January 5th
The Benton County 4-H will present a "Snow Spectacular" event at the Vinton Public Library on January 5th beginning at 2:00 p.m. This is an event that would be perfect for children in grades K-5th grades.Join us to learn about blizzards, explore how meteorologists use tools to forecast weather, and help people prepare for severe weather!
Vinton Public Library Red Carpet Fundraiser March 10th, 2024
Join us Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at 5 pm for a Red Carpet Fundraiser at the Vinton Public Library! We will have drinks, appetizers, and movie trivia, along with 2 large screen TVs airing the Academy Awards Red Carpet Arrivals! The event is open to patrons 21+, and we will be accepting free-will donations. We are also selling raffle tickets for a 2-hour limo ride prior to the event, thanks in part to our sponsor Express Limousine Service of North Liberty. Open Craft Night - Vinton Public Library After Hours for Adults
Open Craft Night will be held at the Vinton Public Library after hours event for adults!Bring your own craft project to the library, and spend time with others in our community!Everyone is welcome - no craft? No problem! We'll have colored pencils, jigsaw puzzles and a paint by number canvas available. This event will take place on Thursday, January 4th at 6:00 p.
Raising School Ready Readers Event Workshop Series begins on January 4th
Invest in your child's future! Learn fun ways to engage children in literacy play and turn everyday experiences into learning activities to help children be ready for school. Families participate together in hands-on activities that support early literacy skills in six areas.Adults and caregivers and children ages 3-6 are welcome! This is a series of five 90-minute workshops.
Building Better Birders Workshop April 13, 2024
Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated.Building Better BirdersApril 13th, 7AM-3:00PM at Nature Center; $20/ per bird houseBenton County Conservation is hosting a Building Better Birders Workshop where bird watchers, “birders,” will learn the basics about birding and have a chance to put their knowledge into practice.
Flora, Fauna & Females - Dutch Oven Cooking March 8th
Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated.Flora, Fauna & Females - Dutch Oven CookingMarch 8th, 6:30PM at Rodgers Park - Grilling Garden; $10/PersonCelebrate International Women’s Day and make some new gal pals along the way! During this program, we will learn how to cook using a Dutch oven by making our own dinner and dessert! This program will include an appetizer, two entrees (with a vegetarian and gluten free option), and desserts.
Schedule of area Christmas Services
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 1206 C Avenue in Vinton, IowaA Christmas Eve Holy Communion Candlelight Service will also be held on Sunday, December 24th at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m.The public is invited to attend.First Christian Church - 1209 W 13th St., Vinton, IAChristmas Eve Sunday, there will be a Worship Service at 10:15 a.