Events And Activities
Do you need to get out of the house? It's in the cards!
Vinton Parks and Recreation doesn't just serve the kids, they also create activities for seniors ages 55 and older. There are poker walks, card games, and cribbage. Activities are held November - May, with morning times. FEE: freeTuesdaySr. Ping Pong8:00-9:00 a.m.WednesdaySr. Citizen 500/Pepper 9:00-10:00 amThursdaySr. Citizen Cribbage Club
Mom's Night Out-March 16
We all need to hear this some days. On Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm at the Vinton Palace Theatre all moms are welcome to attend for a night of empowering moms. PS it’s free!An event for all moms! Whether you are a new mom or a mom of college kids, this event is for you! Whether you work from home or have a career- this is event is for you! We hope to see you there. Iowa Governor's Stem Council Annual ECI STEM Festival March 26
Belle Plaine wil be hosting the annual ECI STEM Festival on March 26th. It is one of 62 STEM Festivals funded through the Iowa Governor's STEM Council across the state. The following School Districts are invited to attend!Belle PlaineBenton CommunityCentral LutheranEnglish ValleysHLV Iowa ValleyVinton-Shellsburg Williamsburg. Pre-registration is encouraged (Just use your phone on the QR code in the flyer!) The ECI STEM Festival is chaired by Gina Miller BPCSD Tech Integrationist. Mother Son Nerf Wars March 25
Dividing the ages into two groups, mothers and sons can battle it out at the Vinton Skate Center during the Mother-Son Nerf Wars. Saturday, March 25, Kindergarten through 2nd grade can bring their moms along to have a fun time from 2:30-4:00 p.m.The young men in 3rd grade through 5th grade can arrive at 4:30 p.m. and the fun ends at 6:00 p.m.The fee is $30 per couple. Bored? Go to the Vinton Public Library in March
If you're bored, and just can't find anything to do, the library has you covered!The March calendar is stuffed FULL of activities for everyone! From guided journaling to Adult Coloring time, Assisted Living conversations, Headstart Storytime, DIY bird feeders...just about anything you can think of, the library has it!Check out their calendar below!
Garrison Lions Beef & Noodle Dinner April 1, 5-7 p.m.
Join the Garrison Lions Club on Saturday, April 1st, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our 3rd Annual Beef & Noodles fundraiser. You can either dine in or grab and go. Everything will take place at the Fire Station in Garrison. We will also be handing out the items you ordered during our food sales drive at the same time.The menu will be homemade Beef & Noodles, green beans, a roll, and fruit.
Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day Fundraiser this Saturday, March 4
The Vinton Kiwanis Club will be holding its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 4 from 7-11:00 a.m.Breakfast will be served in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School cafeteria. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, and refreshments. A freewill donation will be accepted.Proceeds from the breakfast will be used for community projects such as:VS SCHOLARSHIPS EASTER EGG HUNTBIKE RODEO3RD
GR. 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!!