Events And Activities
Building Better Birders Workshop
Benton County Conservation will be offering a workshop about birds. The class will be held on January 20, 2023 at the Beneton County Nature Center located at 5718 20th Ave. Dr., Vinton. The class begins at 9:00 a.m. and will run until 3:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Come for the whole workshop or just a portion!The schedule is as follows: 9-9:15 Introductions9:15-10:45 Intro to bird ID (passerines) presentation10:45-11:00 break and light snack11:00-12:30 p. Mom’s Unite - Single Mom’s Fellowship Group - 1st Meeting January 5
Who: ANY single mom in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District and
surrounding areas/districts. (Your kids do NOT need to be school age!)
When: The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, from 5:00-7:30.
Begins Thursday, January 5! What: A chance for a break from kids and life…a time to connect with other
single moms…a chance for food and friendship! Details: If you need childcare, drop your children off at The Well (417 1st Ave. Mass Schedule Change Jan 7/8, 2023-June 30, 2023
Queen of Saints Mass Schedule: January 7/8, 2023—June 30, 20234:00 PM - Saturday: St. Paul, Newhall 6:00 PM - Saturday: St. Michael, Norway 8:00 AM - Sunday: Immaculate Conception, Van Horne 10:00 AM - Sunday: St. John, Blairstown or St. Patrick, Watkins Weekday masses will remain the same
Benton County Conservation Ice Fishing Tournament February 11
Ice Fishing at Rodgers Lake ParkSaturday, February 11th, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM$5 for individuals +16 yearsIt’s that time of year again for Benton County Conservation Ice Fishing Tournament!7am: parking available at designated marked areas. During this event ONLY, gates will be open to vehicle traffic to access the North end of the lake.7:30am: Tournament registration starts at Enclosed Shelter8:30am: Augering and fishing starts.
Winter Carnival (December 29) provides fun for children during Winter Break
Get out of the house during the holiday break! On Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 10:00 AM 12:00 AM all grade school youth can take part in this fun carnival. Tickets to play games are only 25 cents each.LOCATION: Skate & Activity Center
Christmas Dinner for those Alone or Without on Christmas
The Vinton Presbyterian Church will serve the community this Christmas with a meal provided for those alone or in need of a little Christmas this year. The free Christmas dinner will be served on Christmas Day, December 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.An RSVP is required by December 19. You can RSVP by calling 472-3766 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast
The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday from 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 harm's 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.
Building Better Birders Workshop January 20
Building Better Birders Workshop - Introduction to BirdingJanuary 20th, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM at Benton County Nature Center; $10 per person Benton 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. This workshop is the first of three Building Better Workshops around Benton County.
Weekly Guided Journaling at the Library, Fridays at Noon
Grab your journal and your pen, and head out to the Vinton Public Library on Fridays at noon (extras are available upon request).Kelly Henkle, the Library Director will be leading the project. The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton. Create your own Christmas Card Craft Time Friday, December 16th, at the Library
The Vinton Public Library will be hosting a Christmas Craft Card time on Friday, December 16 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton.