Events And Activities

Weekday Masses through May 31, 2024Tues and Thurs at 7 am - St. Michael, NorwayWed at 7:30 am1st Wed of the month at IC, Van Horne2nd Wed of the month at St. John, Blairstown3rd Wed of the month at St. Patrick, Watkins4th Wed of the month at St. Paul, Newhall5th Wed of the month at IC, Van HorneWeekend Masses through June 30, 20244:00 PM at St. Michael, Norway6:00 PM at  St.

The Benton County 4-H will present "Snow Spectacular" at the Vinton Public Library. Children will learn about blizzards, explore how meteorologists use tools to forecast weather, and help people prepare for severe weather.This event begins at 2:00 p.m. and is perfect for children Kindergarten to 5th Grade and FREE!

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Youth TrekJuly 28 - August 4, 2024; Cost $500/youth (Ages 14-18) - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLEMANDATORY Training day will be July 18 from 4:30PM-9PM.Participants will explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – the most vast wilderness in the lower 48 states and home to loon, moose, wolves, and black bear-  in northeast Minnesota.

Home gardening webinar series seeks to inspire and educateThe Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take place every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. Central time, ending March 12.Designed for anyone who is interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to inspire and educate.

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated. Artistry with Aaron: Gnome WorriesFebruary 24th, 10AM-11:30AM at Nature Center; $30/adult, $15/kid Is the cold dreary weather making you feel down? Join us at the Nature Center to paint this adorable gnome amongst some spring mushrooms.

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated. Hannen Lake Ice Fishing TournamentJanuary 20th, 7AM-11AM; $10 for individuals 16+ & FREE for kids 15 & underHannen Lake Park - NEW Shop (1949 Benton Iowa Rd, Blairstown, IA 52209)Parking/Registration: 6:30AMAugering/Fishing: 7AMRaffles & Cash prize: 11AMGet your fishing gear ready for a frosty fishing frenzy at the Hannen Lake Park Ice Fishing Tournament! Arrival, parking and registration starts at 6:30am with parking available at designated marked areas.

Friday, December 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. there will be a sale at 805 West 17th St. Vinton.A lot of new items, white elephant gifts, clothing, men’s winter coats, jewelry, household items, Christmas decorations and etc.Come and check us out…heated garage sale!

Each Wednesday evening from now through Christmas, Margie Ortgeisen will be reading, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dicken at the Vinton Public Library. The readings will be from 7-8:00 p.m.

Santa Claus will be taking a break from the workshop long enough to visit with children at the Vinton Public Library. He will make his stop on Thursday, December 7. Join us at the Vinton Public Library for Storytime with Santa! 5 pm activities: Cookie decorating DIY necklace Coloring sheets *while supplies last* 5:30 pm: Storytime with Santa

In Iowa it has become cliche to say “If you build it they will come”, but that is exactly what the Urbana Christian Church is hoping will occur on December 16. On the 16th the Church will be hosting a live nativity at their location at 108 E Jefferson Ave  in Urbana.“We as a church are continually looking for a way to engage with the community,” Pam Gibbs the minister replied.