Events And Activities
Wesley United Methodist Church Christmas Rummage Sale Sunday, November 20
Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Ave, Vinton, will be hosting aChristmas Rummage Sale in their fireplace room in the basement of thechurch. The event will be held this Sunday from noon until 4:00 p.m., the same hours as the downtown open houses. Freewill donations go toward missions. We've got trees, wreaths, puzzles, ornaments, garland, you name it.
St. John Lutheran Church (Newhall) to host Soup Supper November 16
St. John Lutheran Church, Newhall, will host a soup supper Wednesday, November 16, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The menu includes homemade chili, oyster stew, chicken noodle soup, salads, sandwiches, pie and a drink for a freewill offering. Dine-in or take-out available.The event is sponsored by St. John’s Tabitha Society. All proceeds will go to mission projects.
Benton County Food Availability Information
Things are really tight for families right now. Don't feel bad, everyone is struggling to pay their bills and feed the family. Below are some resources that can help!Vinton Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The pantry is located on the west side of 811 D Ave. Vinton. 3rd Saturday of each month from 10-11:00 a.m. bring your bags and some help, to carry the goodies home with you! The pantry is available at Wesley United Methodist Church located at 516 2nd Ave.
Fun is in the Cards
Do you just need to have a bit of fun? Enjoy a good hand of cards? Would you like to learn how to play? You're invited to join in the fun for a game of 500 and Pepper at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays or Cribbage at the Vinton Skate Center at 9 a.m. on Thursdays.
Newhall Fire Department Holding its first Food Drive
.As the Holidays are approaching, the Newhall Fire Department is hosting its first annual food drive. As we know, the holidays can be a difficult time of the year. The goal is to provide food to families/persons in the community who are in need through the Christmas season.This is a great way to give to your community and help those who are less fortunate.
Join Vinton Parks & Rec for a Fall Festival Saturday, November 5
The Fall Festival Finale will take place on Saturday, November 4th at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center from 3-5:00 p.m.There will be games and activities for the whole family, you don't want to miss out!Events include a chili cook off, Bloomsbury Banyard Crochet, Pie Eating Contest, Fall games, FREE Beast & Bird Brisket and Noodles, Live Music Performance and S'mores.
VOTE BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS AT CP FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALE NOV. 19
If you’ve been focused on the election, good for you, but Christmas is coming no matter what, and Friends of the Center Point Library is having a Christmas is Coming special book sale Saturday Nov. 19, from 9-3 in the Library community room.Political problems are another story, but the Friends sale can help solve your gift-giving problems with a new batch of lightly-used hardcover books for $1 each. Virginia Gay Hospital Christmas Tree Walk is Back!
The Annual Christmas Tree Walk is back at Virginia Gay Hospital. Evening viewing of the trees will be held at the following times. -The first three Saturdays in November, from 9:00 a.m. until Noon-Evening of Thursday, November 10th from 5:-7:00 p.m.-Sunday afternoon November 13th from 1-3:00 p.m.-Final bid on the trees and displays will be on Saturday, November 19th at 11:00 a. CP LIBRARY FRIENDS SAYS: NO MITTEN KNITTIN’ PLEASE
For this November and December Friends of the Center Point Library is changing up the holiday giving tree at the Library. Since hats and mittens are a current glut on the donation market, Friends is putting up a Stuff the Stocking tree instead, for the donation of personal care items for stocking the HACAP food pantry at the Library.This change, however, is no excuse for idle hands.
Halloween Events
Halloween Trick or TreatingOctober 314-5:00 p.m.Windsor Manor Children are invited to stop out for a treat at the facility. The Halloween Parade will be from 4-5:00 p.m.4:30-5:30 p.m.Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab There will be trick or treating available outside at the gate of the facility. Children are invited to stop by for a treat. Blessed Hope Community Church - 1509 South M Ave.