Events And Activities
FFA to hold Labor Auction, Thursday, April 8th
By Josh Wiley, Co-ReporterAt 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 8th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be holding their annual labor auction in the high school gymnasium. Members of the chapter will be voluntarily “auctioned off” to complete 8 hours of work for the highest bidder that purchased them. The buyer may put the member to work in a variety of activities but, common areas of work include babysitting, garden work, working livestock, chores, walking beans, fence building, as well as working at food stands at local county fairs and other events.
Central Lutheran School hold Spring Fling, Saturday, April 10th
Central Lutheran School’s (CLS) Spring Fling will be taking place on Saturday, April 10th beginning at 4:00 p.m. The church is located at 310 3rd St. W. in Newhall. The event is held every two years. All money raised will benefit the school and programs. Due to the Derecho and damages to the school, this will be a particularly important Spring Fling fundraising effort.
Benton County Historical Society to host tag sale
The Benton County Historical Society will be holding a Tag Sale at the Ray House located at 912 First Ave. in Vinton. April 17th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon.Miscellaneous items including dishes, glassware, linens, books, and some furniture. Come and look!
Easter Bunny to stop at Kiwanis Park Saturday morning 10:00 a.m.
I'm not sure who helps the Easter Bunny. Santa has elves, Princesses have fairy Godmothers but the Easter Bunny? The Easter Bunny sought some of the best people in town to help prepare for Saturday's Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny decided to ask the people with the most experience when it comes to Easter, the folks at Windsor Manor. Volunteers filled about 3,500 Easter Eggs with over 7,000 pieces of candy for the local Kiwanis club. Annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale Saturday 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Brandon United Methodist Church located at 507 Main St., will hold their Annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 from 7:00-10:30 am.The church will be serving Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Ham, Juice and Coffee for a Freewill Donation. Plan to purchase some delicious baked goods for your Easter Celebrations as well!Social distancing and Covid-19 precautions will be in place.
Church of Grace welcomes everyone to Easter Service
The Church of Grace will hold a special breakfast in honor of Resurrection Sunday, on April 4th. The church is located at 301 Grove St NW, Shellsburg.Breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the service following at 10:00 a.m.
Shellsburg City Wide Garage Sales June 4,5,6
The Shellsburg City Wide Garage Sales will be June 4,5 & 6th. Please call or text Ed Shaeffer at 319-389-2682 or email eshaeff@gmail.com to get added to the city map.
Mississippi Valley Blood Drive
The Shellsburg Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive hosted by the Mississippi Valley Blood Center. The blood drive will be held on April 29 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Legion Hall, 114 Main St SW. MASKS AND APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. To schedule, please call Ed Shaeffer at 319-389-2682 or online at www.bloodcenter.org.
Brandon sets Easter Egg Hunt Time
Mark your calendars! The annual Brandon Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Friday, April 2 at 10:00 AM sharp at the Brandon City Park for kids ages 0-12! Anyone who is interested in donating Easter candy for this please contact Theresa 'Himes' Stacy by March 27. Any candy is accepted as long as it is individually wrapped and will fit into an Easter egg. Bloomsbury Farm Easter Event - Bunny Bash
Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our NEW Easter event - Bunny Bash! The farm will be springin' with our attractions, our famous Bloomsbury Bunny will be hoppin' around for photos with all, our food stands & gift shop will be open, & so much more! We can't wait for Spring on the farm & we are so excited to kick it off with this amazing Easter event! Visit with the Easter Bunny himself! Easter treat for each child Baby bunnies & baby chicks to hold Farm Attractions Concessions available Gift Shop will be open to browse Wine Room will be openBuy Tickets: www.