Events And Activities
VFW to offer Spaghetti Supper at Vinton Skate Center October 30
The local VFW Chapter will offer Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Desserts and Drinks at the Vinton Skate Center on Saturday evening, October 30. The supper will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. with the cost a freewill donation. Following the supper there will be Open Skate Costume Party & Ghostly Glow Mini Golf Saturday, October 30, 20217:00 PM-9:00 PMAnyone who wears a Halloween costume (more than just a mask) will get a $1 skate admission and will be entered in the Halloween costume contest! And if you think putting is tough during the daytime, just think how hard it will be in the dark with ghosts & goblins in the mix!GRADES: allFEE: skate-$5.
Drive Through Lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday, October 28
A drive-through lunch will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church (1002 E. 13th Street) Thursday, October 28, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (or while supplies last!)On the menu...Hot ham and cheese sandwich, chili, cookie, and drink, $8.00.Enter from 13th street and drive up to the kitchen door on the south side of the church. Someone will be there to serve y
Community Baby Shower November 13

Fall Fest and Tailgate and Cornhole Throwdown Saturday, October 23
On Saturday, October 23, get a cornhole team together and join the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department at Celebration Park. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. you can check-in for the tournament which begins at 11:00 a.m.There is no cost for this event sponsored by Cedar Valley Bank & Trust.
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
This weekend the Vinton Knights of Columbus will host its annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Local Knights will be passing out Tootsie Rolls at Fareway (Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday), Roy's in Shellsburg (Saturday from 10-2) and Theisen's and Hy-Vee on Sunday. The candy is free and we will accept donations which support the local special needs communities.
Fundraiser to support Eastern Iowa Honor Flights November 18

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will hold a Food drive Saturday, October 23
Scouting for Food pick up will be this Saturday (10/23). Due to a shortage of bags not all areas of town received the standard red bag. If you would still like to donate please place your items outside by 9 am.Please no glass, frozen or perishable items.As of September the food pantry has been able to help feed 3406 people and they have 3 mont
VS Bowling Family Fun Tournament Fundraiser
The fun begins on October 24th from 1-4 p.m. at Berry's Lanes in Vinton. The cost is $20 per entry and money raised will go to support the team.All ages are welcome to play.There will be a silent auction which includes but may not be limitd to: Storm 3 ball rolling totesAutographed AJ Chapman bowling pinsBrunswick/DV8 bowling ball14 lb. Storm bowling ballFree stay in a "Poolside Room" at the Super 8 in Urbana.
Be You Bravely Registration Deadline is this Friday

Shellsburg American Legion Annual Fall Fish Fry October 22
Shellsburg American Legion will hold their Annual Fall Fish Fry on October 22 from 4-8:00 p.m. The event will be curbside pickup or takeout with limited delivery. The meal will be the usual fish, baked potato, coleslaw and cupcake for dessert.Adults and Children $10, 4 and under Free.
The Shellsburg American Legion is making a donation toward a new flagpole at the city library which was damaged during the derecho.