Events And Activities
IOWA AUTHOR LINDA BETSINGER MCCANN TALKS PROHIBITION IN EASTERN IOWA MAY 2
The Center Point Library will host Shell Rock grandma Linda Betsinger McCann. Years ago sge started writing down Eastern Iowa history stories so her grandkids wouldn’t be ignorant of their past. She’s never quit writing for them and, luckily, for the rest of us.She’ll be at the Center Point Library Community Room Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. doing a free program about her book “Prohibition in Eastern Iowa.
Shellsburg Library News
Shellsburg Library News flyerNEW BOOKSRun, Rose, Run by James PattersonCramm This Book by Olivia SeltzerThe Love of my Life by Rosie WalshBlack Cake by Charmaine WilkersonShadows Reel by C.J. BoxHigh Stakes by Danielle SteelGwendy’s Final Task by Stephen KingWhen Harry Met Minnie by Martha TeichnerFinding His Mark by Brittney SahinThe Paris Apartment by Lucy FoleyThe Bald Eagle by Jack DavisBlaze by Helen Hardt"Movie Day" at the library on Fridays when there are scheduled early outs.
Shellsburg American Legion Auxiliary Soup Supper
The Shellsburg American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a Soup Supper.Date: March 29Time: 5 pm - 7 pmWe will be serving:Homemade Chicken Noodle SoupChiliPotato SoupRelishes, Crackers and Bars.Coffee and Cold DrinksCost is a Free Will DonationProceeds to benefit the Shellsburg Public LibraryFor questions, please call Martha at 319-436-2217
Garrison 1st Responders Fundraising Spaghetti Supper and Auction, April 2
The Garrison 1st Responders will hold a Spaghetti Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 2. Doors will open at the Garrison Emergency Servcices building at 5:00 p.m. with dinner being served at 5:30 pm. A Silent Auction will be held until 6:30 p.m. with the Live Auction beginning at 7:00 p.m.The cost for the meal will be $10 for Adults and $5 for Children 12 & Under.
Vinton Class of 1960 class reunion date set for September 17
Vinton's Class of 1960 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on Saturday, September 17th at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton. It is being celebrated two years late because of the COVID pandemic. If members of the class have any questions on this event, please contact me at your convenience. Thanks a lot!Roger Rinderknecht rogerrin@msn.com.
Bingo! Sunday, March 27 5-7:00 p.m.
Meet Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center for a FREE evening of fun!Bring your family and friends for a great night! Prizes will be given to the winners. Concessions will be available. No food/beverage are to be brought into the building.
Beef and Noodle Dinner, Saturday, March 26 5-7 p.m.
Join the Garrison Lions this Saturday at the Garrison Emergency Center for their Beef & Noodles Supper. Serving will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There will be dine-in and drive-through options available. The menu will be homemade Beef & Noodles, green beans, a roll, and fruit. Meals are available for a free-will donation.All proceeds support local scholarships, community events, and community groups.
VFD Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser 2022, Friday, March 25
This Friday, March 25, from 4-7 the Vinton Fire Department will be holding their Fish Fry Fundraiser at the fire station. *Free-will donation*Our annual fish fry fundraiser serving our hand-breaded fried fish, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner roll, and a great selection of homemade desserts. Dine-in or carry-out available.Proceeds will be added to the funds required to replace our current Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) that are nearing the end of the NFPA compliant lifespan.
Eco-Extravaganza: Feelin' the Heat with the BCC April 23
On Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Benton County Conservation will be holding an Eco-Extravaganza at the Benton County Conservation Center located at 5718 20th Ave. Dr., Vinton.Smokey the Bear will be there... Will you?Come learn about prairies, fire safety, play games, make crafts and more! This event is free and is suitable for the whole family.
Dementia Live will be hosted at the Vinton Public Library March 29
On Tuesday, March 29th at 10 a.m a program that will be geared toward caregivers, Home Care Assistance at the Vinton Public Library. Home Care Assistance will lead an interactive program that helps attendees understand the challenges of living with dementia.