Events And Activities
CENTER POINT FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNOUNCES: HIBERNATION TIME IS UP!
Friends of the Center Point Library can’t “bear” any more winter. Friends is breaking out of the winter cave with a spring jazz concert.The free concert by Bluestone Jazz Collective is Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Bluestone, based in Independence, has been together since 2009 playing Blues, Dixieland, ballads and jazz standards. Vinton Parks and Rec will hold Bingo on Sunday night,
Family Bingo will be held this coming Sunday night at the Vinton Skate Center, the center is located at 1703 C Ave. No registration is needed. The doors open at 4:45 p.m. and the games will begin at 5:00 p.m. and run until 7:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded for every round!Concessions are available. No food is to be brought in. Come on out and LaPorte City Fire Rescue Soup Supper, Saturday 4-7 p.m.
The LaPorte City Fire and Rescue Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the LaPorte Cty American Legion Post 207. The Legion is located at 302 Cedar St., in La Porte City.On the menu is Chili and Chicken and Noodle soup. The cost, a freewill donation.Please come and join us!!
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Every Saturday
The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8:00 to 10:00Never 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.
Among us in Real Life presented by area Teens
Our Teen Advisory Board is hosting their first event at the library! They have created Among Us in Real Life, come join the fun!the event will be held on March 6, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library. Designed for Middle School-High School ages. The event is free. Questions? Email Kellie Roberts at kroberts@vintonia.gov or call 319-472-4208. BINGO! with us at the Shellsburg Legion, Saturday, February 25
The Shellsburg Lions will hold Bingo at the Legion on Saturday, February 25. The Legion will provide food with minimal charge. ($2-3 and beverages $1) The Blackout is guaranteed to be $50. Come have some fun, win a bingo and celebrate other activities. Bingo cards are 50¢ per card.For questions call 319-389-2682.
Author Chris Davies to hold Book Signing April 1 at Brickside Brew-N-Chew
"Debt Paid, Keep the Change" is a book written by Vinton resident Chris Davies. Arriving here in September, he was still in the process of finishing his book The book set to release on April 3rd, is available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart.com, Ebooks and anywhere else that sells books. There will be a book signing and launch party at Brickside Brew-N-Chew (115 West 4th St. VFD Spring Fish Fry, March 24
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023 AT 4 PM – 7 PMVFD Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser 2023Vinton, Iowa, Volunteer Fire DepartmentFree-will donationLet us do the cooking after a long work-week at our annual fish fry fundraiser serving our hand-breaded fried fish, homestyle french fries, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner roll, and a great selection of homemade desserts. Dine-in or carry-out is available.
Keystone Fire Department Dinner February 18
The Keystone Fire Department will be holding their annual dinner on February 18 from 5-8:00 p.m.The meal includes: Pork Loin, party potatoes, green bean casserole and a roll.Cost is a freewill donation with delivery in Keystone for $10. Call 442-3146 to schedule a delivery within the city limits.All proceeds go to support the Keystone Fire Department truck fund. Central Lutheran Spring Fling April 1
Central Lutheran School, Newhall, will host the biennial spring fling Saturday, April 1, at the school gym, 310 3rd St. W, Newhall. A silent auction, bingo, games and a meal will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Heads or tails, paddle auction and a live auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.