Events And Activities
Memorial Day Service - Bear Creek Church
Bear Creek Cemetery will hold its Annual Memorial Day Service at 9:00 a.m. on Memorial Day. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am-10:30 am at the church for a free will donation. The church and cemetery are located at 5177 26th Ave., Brandon, on V71, or the Brandon blacktop for the locals. Come on out and enjoy the fellowship of friends and neighbors.
DIY Pinecone Birdfeeder event at the Library Friday, April 19, 2:00 p.m.
A do-it-yourself Pinecone Birdfeeder activity will be held at the Vinton Public Library on Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. This FREE event is for K-5th Grade. The Library is located at 510 2nd Ave., in Vinton. It’s a Heatwave!
Gardening in Heat and Drought program will be presented by the Black Hawk County Master Gardeners on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 PM at Hawkins Memorial Library in La Porte City. Don’t miss this informative presentation with a lot of helpful tips and suggestions, and be prepared for the possibility of another a dry summer!In addition to this free educational program, the Master Gardeners will also have flower and vegetable seeds available to get you started for this growing season. Center Point Friends of the Library Event Cancellation
Center Point Friends of the Library "Rosie the Riveters of Iowa" talk April 18 is canceled. To be rescheduled this summer.
"Seasonal Challenges, Colors, Shapes & Sizes in the Garden" April 10
A Seasonal Challenges, Colors, Shapes & Sizes in the Garden program will be presented by the Black Hawk County Master Gardeners, on Wednesday, April 10, 6 PM at Hawkins Memorial Library, 308 Main Street, La Porte City. This is a great guide for planning your gardens for every season. The gardening class is free and registration is not required. Community Conversations at the Library, Aprill 22
Join us at the Vinton Public Library for a Community Conversation as we discuss expanding our library services for patrons with dementia.We will be holding the conversation on Monday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m.The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton. For questions, you can call 319-472-4208. Show and Shine Car Show April 28
Come on out and enjoy "Show and Shine" at 2nd Hand Auto Parts in Vinton, Iowa. All types of vehicles/motorcycles are welcome.The event will be held on Sunday, April 28 beginning at 11:00 a.m.This is an opportunity to enjoy the company of other car enthusiasts. Come on out and enjoy the spring weather (hopefully!) 2md Hand Auto Parts is located at 701 US Highway 218, Vinton.
Grilled Pork Loin Supper Brandon Fire & EMS Saturday, April 13, 2024
A grilled pork loin supper fundraiser sponsored by Brandon Fire and EMS.The supper will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Brandon Area Community Center.Free
will donationPlease come and support the Emergency Services. All proceeds will be used for equipment and
training.This event will replace the Auction held in October.
TAKE A CHANCE on the Costa Rica Fundraiser!
A group of 10 Vinton-Shellsburg students and two VS graduates are headed to Costa Rica for a Spanish Trip for 10 days in June. These students have worked hard to pay for their trips to Costa Rica and are looking forward to spending time at a volcanic site, beach, ziplining through a Jungle, as well as visiting a coffee farm, having a meal with families from Costa Rica and learning about their culture.