Events And Activities

Wesley United Methodist Church will host residents at their Food Pantry on Saturday, July 16th from 10 until 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton. The church is located next to the Library.Please bring your own bags to carry home your groceries!

The AMVETS will be grilling burgers, brats, & hotdogs at DOLLAR FRESH this weekend, July 15th-17th.Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 10am-7pmFREE WILL DONATIONCome out and support our vets!

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, and Vinton Presbyterian Church invites children to Monumental VBS: Celebrating God’s Greatness!A summer kids’ event called Monumental VBS will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1206 C Avenue, Vinton, Iowa from July 24 - July 28, 2022.At Monumental, kids explore the sunbaked Southwestern desert as they dig into God’s great love! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play games, devour delicious treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love and make fun crafts.

Garrison Fun Day will be held on July 9 to support the Garrison Emergency Services. 8:00 a.m. there will be registration for the Softball Tournament at Garrison Park. 9:00 a.m. Registration for the 5K race at the Garrison Public Library. The run will be on the Nature Trail. (Breakfast will be provided by the Garrison Public Library)11-3:00 p.m. Main Street Concessions available by the Garrison Lions Club1:00 p.

Come out to Celebration Park on Thursday night from 5-7:00 p.m. The Lions Club will have dinner and snacks, the Community Band will be performing and of course there will be an amazing selection of fresh produce and baked goods from area vendors. It's Patriotic Day so wear your red, white and blue and show your patriotism!

Where: LibraryWhen:  July11,18,25Who: Ages 5-18We welcome volunteers!!Free books,crafts and prizesCall 319-436-2112 for more info.

American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 will be holding a Fish Fry on Friday, July 8 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Legion which is located at 105 North R Ave. in Vinton.The menu includes: Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and a DessertCost:Adults: $12.00Children 5 to 12: $6.00Children under 5: FreeCome on out and support our vete

Farmer's Market will be held from 5 - 7:00 pm Thursday, June 30 at Celebration Park. The theme for this week's market is Veggie Olympics. Be sure to bring the kids out and participate in our fun and exciting veggie competitions! While you are here, check out what our wide variety of amazing vendors has to offer. Be sure to pick up dinner from Mer

St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Van Horne, will be holding Vacation Bible School with this year's theme entitled "The Tree of Life, God’s Promise of Salvation." It will be held at St. John, 201 Fourth Avenue in Keystone on Sunday, July 24th through Thursday, July 28th, from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. each day. There will be great Bible stories, fun crafts, awesome music, and make-it-yourself snacks that go along with the Bible stories.

A fundraiser for the VSU Special Olympics will be held at the Benton County Fair. Next to the beer tank, you can come and dunk the following people to raise money for VSU Special Olympics at The Benton County Fair!Friday, June 24th2-3 pm- Sheriff Ron Tippett 3-4 pm- Allan Merchant 4-5 pm- Tammy Zimmerman 5-6 pm- Zach Kramer 6- 6:30 pm- Bryce Laton6:30-7 pm- Jason Laton Saturday, June 25th 2-2:30 pm- Chief Kris Hudson 2:30-3 pm Darien Smothers 3-4 pm- Jeremy Koopman4-5 pm- Blake Hansen5-6 pm Deputy Justin Coshow6-7 pm- Officer Josh WestThis event is Sponsored by:Johns Qwik Stop Edwards Plumbing and HeatingElwick ElectricKurts EnterprisesCedar Valley BankJohnson Real Estate Koop's Sales and Service Each business is going to donate $1 for every ball purchased at the dunk tank! This means you spend $2 for a ball to dunk whoever and the Special Olympics gets $9.