Events And Activities
Shellsburg's Big Day July 17
Big Day ParadeShellsburg Big Day Parade starts at 10:30. Lineup on Cottege St at the corner of Pearl St and Cottege St. (there is a softball tournament so we can't use the school parking lot as before). The parade contact is Ed Shaeffer at 319-389-2682 or email eshaeff@gmail.com. The fee for the parade is $10 and will go to local projects.
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION 1ST ANNUAL FLEA MARKET June 12
On June 12, beginning at 7:00 am and running until to 3:00 pm, the Benton County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a flea market to bring awareness to the historic bridge located next to the park. Proceeds raised will go to the Shellsburg Big Day fund. Click here for flyer. Click here for Vendors Needed flyer.
Shellsburg Public Library prepares to hold Summer Reading Program
Shellsburg Public LibrarySHELLSBURG SUMMER READING PROGRAMClick here to download the flyer (pdf)WHERE: SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY110 MAIN ST SHELLSBURGWHEN: Program begins June 9-July 28 2021Wednesday mornings 9:00-11:00WHO: Ages 0-18We Welcome Adult volunteers also!We will have Free books, crafts, snacks and prizes.Join us for a fun time and keep reading!319-436-2112director@shellsburg.
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS - POST 166 TO HOST A BENEFIT RIDE JUNE 5TH
The American Legion Riders, Post #166, out of Shellsburg, will be holding a benefit ride on Saturday, June 5th 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to raise money to help our veterans, their families, including those that serve them and our communities. Kickstands will go up at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person.There will also be a freewill donation breakfast from 8-10 a. 2021 Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 6th
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County, a virtual event, will be held
Sunday, June 6th, 2021, at 5:00 PM. This date is also the 34th annual National Cancer Survivors
Day. National Cancer Survivors Day is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an
INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an
OUTREACH to the community.
Kids Fisherie Fishing Seminar and Fisherie June 5
Enjoy the great outdoors and learn to fish on Iowa’s FREE fishing weekend!• Rodger’s Park - 2113 57th St Trail, Vinton• Saturday, June 5 -- weather permitting• 8:30 am registration • 9 am Fishing Seminar – Fisherie over at 11:30 am• Learn how to rig a rod & reel• DNR rules & regulations• Door prize drawing for Kids P.E.O. Chapters MZ and HG to meet June 12th
P.E.O. Chapters MZ and HG will meet Saturday, June 12th, at the Vinton Country Cub for brunch at 9:30 AM. Please call Brenda to make your reservation by June 8th.
Trees Forever Offering Stewards of the Beautiful Land Summer Courses
Trees Forever and the University of Northern Iowa's Tallgrass Prairie Center announce the revival of a popular workshop series focused on caring, planting and managing native prairie and trees.The first of four online classes will be held on June 8, with the following classes to be held monthly throughout the summer on July 13, August 10, and September 14, from 6:00 p.
Lions Club Celebrates 100th Year July 6
Caption: Trained in using a special camera, Vinton Lions members for decades have provided a valuable free service to help identify possible visual problems in young children. Sight-saving and help to visually impaired is a Lions' priority. Among other projects supported by Lions is the Leader Dog program.Vinton Lions Club invites the community to help us celebrate our 100 Years of Service on July 6, 2021 from 5-8PM at Celebration Park. 2021 Iowa State Park Passport Offers Open Road, Endless Adventures
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources today announced [upd]s to the popular Iowa State Park Passport to give consumers a fun and engaging way to track their visits to state parks. The launch follows 2020’s successful centennial anniversary, with nearly 30,000 check-ins at parks across the state.Consumers who are looking to explore the state's beautiful landscapes can sign up for he free passport at https://www.