Events And Activities
Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt April 8, 10 a.m.
The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 8 at 10 am for ages 10 and under.Be sure to bring your cameras and smiles, the Easter Bunny will be there to pose for pictures with you! *In case of inclement weather, we will move to the Skate Center. Easter Services
Holy Week ServicesFriday, April 7 Noon Wesley United Methodist Church, Vinton First Presbyterian Church - Shellsburg There will be a Good Friday service at the First Presbyterian Church in Shellsburg.5:00 p.m.Zion Lutheran ChurchZion Lutheran Church in Shellsburg, will be holding the following services:April 7, 7:30 p.
Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2023 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Contest winners to be honored at the Iowa State FairIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-age students to participate in the 2023 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Artwork submitted should feature at least one aspect of Iowa agriculture, with an emphasis on food, livestock or crop production.
Celebrate National Library Week April 23-29, 2023
Vinton Public Library encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer.Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and ebooks. But there's so much more to the story of libraries.Libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures, and more. Iowa Pork Producers and Iowa Cubs looking for the state’s best backyard barbecue
(Clive, Iowa) April 4, 2023 – The Iowa Pork Producers Association is partnering with the Iowa Cubs and Cactus Cares to host the inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark. The event will feature a Backyard BBQ Competition, with proceeds benefiting local food pantries. Amateur grill masters from across Iowa are invited to showcase their skills cooking high quality Iowa pork.
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Plant Sale, April 28-May 14
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Plant Sales is having their Annual Plant Sale at the school Greenhouse located near the back parking lot. Dates for the sale are: Friday, April 28th, 3:30-5:30pmSaturday, April 29th, 10:00 am-1:00 pmFriday, May 5th, 3:30-5:30 pm, May 6th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Friday, May 12th, 3:30-5:30 pm Saturday, May 13th, 10:00 am-1:00 pmSunday, May 14th, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm.
Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department Breakfast Saturday, 7-10 a.m.
The Cedar-Mt Auburn Fire Departments breakfast is happening tomorrow morning from 7 a.m.- 10 a.m. with a free-will donation at the door.The menu includes: Scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, sausage links, coffee, milk, Orange Juice. The event is taking place at the Mt. Auburn Legion Hall. Brandon United Methodist Church Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale April 8, 7-10 a.m.
The Brandon United Methodist Church will hold its Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale on Saturday, April 8, from 7-10 a.m.The church is located at 507 Main Street in Brandon.The church will be serving Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes, Ham, Juice and Coffee for a freewill donation.
Mark Harrison Cancer Foundation Pepper Tournament April 1
Save the Date! the Mark Harrison Cancer Foundation Pepper Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Wildcat Golf Course Club House in Shellsburg. The purpose of the Mark Harrison Cancer Foundation is to provide financial assistance to cancer
patients and families in their daily struggles throughout the cancer journey.
Garrison First Responders Spaghetti Dinner & Auction Fundraiser April 15
The Garrison First Responders will be holding a spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 15 beginning at 5:00 p.m.The event will take place at the Garrison Emergency Services building located at 205 N Sycamore in Garrison.Dinner will lbe served at 5:30 p.m.Silent auction 5:30-6:30 p.m.Live Auction 7:00 p.m.Adults $10 Children 12