This month’s theme is ‘Beginning Anew’; this could be a book with ‘Begin’ or ‘New in the title, or a story about a fresh start.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time to compile a list of all of the Christmas services in the area. You know what to do...send in the info via email at vintontoday@hotmail.

Dr. Dish CompetitionMonday, December 30, 202410:00 AM  12:00 PMVinton Parks & Recreation DepartmentThe Dr. Dish Winter Tournament will be a one-day event offering an exciting, fast-paced experience with drop-in registration and individual sign-ups.

A very popular night at the Skate Center. Black lights and glow items galore! Glow items will be for sale. Location: Skate Center Cost: $5

Get out of the house during the holiday break! All grade school youth can take part in this fun carnival. Tickets to play games are only 25 cents each.

Snow-Fun CampJanuary 17th, 1:45pm-3:30pm at Benton County Nature Center; $5/youthSnow-Fun Camp is a way for the kiddos to enjoy an afternoon full of snow-related fun at the Nature Center! Activities include playing in the snow, snow science and more! Snow-Fun Camp is for youth in 3rd-5th grade.

Join us for the Community Quilting Series: Q&A on Saturday, January 18th, from 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Vinton Public Library Boardroom. We will have a Q&A session with local quilters.

Santa will be at Shellsburg Public Library during story hour on December 20 from 10-11 a.m. Bring the children to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Registration for all events is required by visiting  https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx  and are free unless otherwise stated.  Snow-Fun CampJanuary 17th, 1:45pm-3:30pm at Benton County Nature Center; $5/youthSnow-Fun Camp is a way for the kiddos to enjoy an afternoon full of snow-related fun at the Nature Center! Activities include playing in the snow, snow science and more! Snow-Fun Camp is for youth in 3rd-5th grade.