Events And Activities
6th-8th Grade students invited to Compete in Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
The Smith-Geater Post 8884 and Auxiliary will be holding their annual Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Competition. Any Middle school students in grades 6th-8th, from the area, are eligible to enter the contest. There is an opportunity to win cash prizes into thousands of dollars in national awards. The Patriot's Pen writing contest began in 1995 as a way to encourage young people to learn about and write about American history.
Can Drive in Shellsburg to benefit Canton-Benton-Shellburg Volunteer Fire Dept.
I will be hosting a can drive Saturday, August 1st from 8 am to noon. All empty cans and plastic bottle bags will go to the can shed. All raised funds will be donated to the Canton-Benton-Shellsburg Volunteer Fire Department new fire station fund.Place: USA Communications parking lotTime: 8am-noonDate: August 1stReason: New fire station fundWe all have bags of cans in the garage or behind the shed.
VINTON-SHELLSBURG CSD SURPLUS ITEMS SALE
There will be a surplus sale on August 6th, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Auto shop behind the Middle School.The district has numerous miscellaneous items for sale including a power washer, 7-ton truck frame hoist, metal/wood teacher desks, student desks & chairs, bookcases, wood cupboards, filing cabinets, computer tables, projector screens, carts w/ wheels, computer carts, wooden doors, and lots of other miscellaneous.
Saturday Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast
Saturday's breakfast is:Special: WafflesEggs to orderSausage pattyPancakesAll you can eat. Cost is Free Will Donation.The breakfast will be served to keep handling items to a minimum. We will try this as long as the state allows dining of 10 or more in restaurants. We appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.
8th Annual Party in Pink 5K Run/Walk July 31, 2020
PARTY IN PINK 5K WALK/RUN RIVERSIDE PARK
Party
in Pink 5K will be held July 31, 2020, at Riverside Park inVinton,
Iowa, we will follow all restrictions and safety precautions.
Separate
start and finish
Markers
provided to support social distancing. See guidelines and safety
precautions above.
In-person
race results will be separate from Virtually Wild Race results.
Vinton-Shellsburg to hold Zoom & in person Mtgs about 2020-21 school year
Vinton-Shellsburg will be holding a Zoom session concerning the upcoming school year which is set to begin on August 24. There will be a question and answer time as part of this meeting. Connect on Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. https://zoom.us/j/91588923997…Meeting ID: 915 8892 3997Password: vikesThere will also be an in-person session that will be held on Monday, July 27, at 7 p.
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast
The Shellsburg American Legion will be serving Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distance at the tables (families, of course, can sit together) and wear masks if you choose. The breakfast will be served to keep handling items to a minimum. We will try this as long as the state allows dining of 10 or more in restaurants.
Reminder: Farmers Market is Tonight!
Just a reminder! It's 2020 Farmer’s Market season! As the Vinton Parks and Rec Department said, it features...Amazing local vendors! Fresh products! Handmade goods!Baked goods, crafts, honey, produce, quilts, dry mixes, lotions!All at a new location, CELEBRATION PARK which is located at 105 W 2nd St. In Vinton.Every Thursday from J Grillin' on the Mountain with the Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department
On Friday evening, July 17, the Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department will be holding a freewill offering fundraiser at the Legion Hall in Mt. Auburn. Serving will run from 5-8:00 p.m. The meal will include grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and all the fixings as well as, french fries, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, a beverage and cookies.Proceeds from the event will go toward a truck and equipment.
Wilson-Hite Insurance to celebrate 100th Anniversary this Friday, July 17
We would like to invite the community to help us celebrate 100 Years in Business Friday, July 17. We will have pizza from Hazel and Opal’s starting at 11 until it runs out. Stop by anytime that afternoon to help us celebrate!