Events And Activities
Lighted Holiday Parade November 16
The Annual Holiday Parade will be held on Thursday, November 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m.This year there will be a $100 prize awarded to the best lighted display. The prize will be given to the charity of the winner's choice. The Parade route will be as follows: E. 6th St. to 2nd Ave. to E. 5th St. to B Ave. to East 4th St. with line up on E. 6th St.
Get Ready for the Festival of Trees 2023 in Belle Plaine
The Festival of Trees will showcase the artistic talents of area businesses, organizations, and families through the trees they decorated for this event. Visitors to the festival can bring coins to vote on their favorite tree, bid on trees up for auction, or just admire the creativity. They can get a chance at one of the many door prizes and enjoy free coffee or hot apple cider.
Final days of Virginia Gay Hospital Annual Tree Walk & 100 Year Open House
Virginia Gay Hospital will host their 100th Anniversary Open House. Tours will begin in the Vinton Family Medical Clinic waiting room between 5-7:30 PM. A staff member will guide you through the VGH Facility highlighting the services and history of the hospital. See behind the scenes in OR, Lab, Imaging and more.At the completion of tours, you will be escorted to the Clinic Conference room full of Christmas spirit and a wine & cheese reception. Grilled Tenderloin Dinner Thursday, November 9
This Thursday, November 9 from 5-7 p.m. there will be a grilled tenderloin dinner at the American Legion. The cost is $10.There will only be once chance this month to help to support the Legion, and only one chance to enjoy their delicious meal!The Menu includes: -Grilled Tenderloin-Cole Slaw-Baked Beans-Baked potato-LOTS of DessertsOnly while Adventures in Bookclubbing November 16
The Vinton Public Library will host Adventures in Bookclubbing. The event will take place on November 16 beginning at noon. The theme this month is "Thankful." Choose a book based on the theme and enjoy a time of discussion. Be sure to check out the Library's Facebook page for other events and happenings! Cocoa and Cookies with Santa at the Train Depot Saturday, December 2, 10:00 a.m.
Cocoa & Cookies with Santa! The Benton County Historical Society, will host Santa at the Vinton Train DepotCome join us for free cocoa and cookies with Santa on December 2nd at 10am to 2pm Need an updated family photo?We will have Contessa's Photography available for photos -$25 dollars for 3 photos or take your own photos with Santa on your
Trick or Treating Events for tonight
Tuesday, October 31 Trick or Treating in Vinton will be held on Tuesday, October 31 from 5-8:00 p.m.4:30-5:30 p.m.Blessed Hope Community Church, 1509 S. M Ave. Vinton, Trunk or Treat at Blessed Hope Decorated cars will be lined up in our church parking lot (1509 S M Ave.) Tons of candy - Free hot dogs, chips, & bottled water.Windsor Manor, 1807 W 5th St. Benton County Public Health offers SafeSitter Babysitting Classes 12/2/23
Benton County Public Health is excited to begin teaching SafeSitter babysitting courses here in Benton County beginning Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at the Vinton Public Library. The SafeSitter babysitting course curriculum has been around for decades, and allows students opportunities to interact with their peers as they learn everything from personal & internet safety, to first aid & choking rescue skills, to business skills and behavior management. Shellsburg Legion holding Fish Fry Friday, October 27, 5-8 p.m.
Shellsburg American Legion Fish FryThe Shellsburg Legion Fall Fish Fry will be on October 27. Serving dine in and take out from 5 PM to 8 PM$15.00The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. Click here to download the breakfast menu (PDF).Never forget that at every minute of every day, there are members of our Armed Forces in harms way and we need to pray for their safety and return home soonWe appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.
Open Craft Night at the Vinton Public Library November 7
The November Programming Calendar for the Vinton Public Library includes an Open Craft Night for Adults on November 7 from 6-8:00 p.m. The library will remain open after hours for our patrons to bring in their own craft projects to work on, while enjoying refreshments at the library and the company of others in our community.Remember to check out a