Events And Activities
Grand Opening of New Wildlife Area September 15
Benton County Conservation would like to invite the public to the Grand Opening of the Edna Shane Fen and Wildlife Area located at the 2053 54th St., Mt. Auburn, Iowa. The event will be from 5-7:00 p.m.There will be an Open House, food for purchase by Beast and Bird, samples by Benton County Brewing Company. Proceeds go to the Benton County Conservation Foundation. Civil War Re-enactors at the Train Depot Saturday-Sunday August 27-28
Civil War Re-Enactors will be at the Vinton Train Depot this weekend during the Boomtown events Saturday-Sunday August 28-29. Saturday10:00 a.m. Drill & Musket Demonstration/Kid Drill10:30 a.m. Cannon Drill11:00 a.m. Interaction downtown at Boomfest1:30 p.m. Skirmish 2:00 p.m. Medical Demo3:00 p.m. Mortar or Cannon Demo4:00 p.m. Moonlight Tour of CampSunday 11:00 a. Annual Antique and Flea Market September 9 & 10
Vinton's Annual Antiques and Flea Market will be held on September 9 and 10, 2022. Dealers feature vintage, repurposed, primitive, antiques, as well as flea market treasures. You'll find everything from A to Z.The event will be held at the Vinton Fairgrounds, 1802 2nd Ave. in Vinton. Friday, September 9, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Saturday, September 10, 8:00 a.
American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 Tenderloin Fry, Thursday August 25
The American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 will be holding a tenderloin fry on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. The Post is located at 105 N R Ave Vinton.The menu includes:Tenderloin, French Fries, Cole Slaw and a Dessert.Adults: $12.00
Final Lions Club's Tenderloin Tuesday at Celebration Park 8/23/22
Thank you for your patronage! Vinton Lions Club last Tenderloin Tuesday of the Season is Tuesday, August 23rd from 5-7PM. We will be participating in Boomfest downtown Vinton, Saturday, August 27th from 10AM to 2PM. Look for us next to the field during the Vinton-Shellsburg Football games! The season kicks off on Saturday, September 2nd.Make sure you stop by for Tenderloins, Funnel Cakes, Hot Dogs, Snow Cones, Pop and more. Green Thumbs & Black Fingernails are invited by Friends of the CP Library
Something all gardeners have, besides dirty fingernails, is a constant hunger for more gardening information. Center Point Friends of the Library will feed the need by sponsoring the Linn County Master Gardener talks every Thursday in September. The Master Gardener Talks will be held every Thursday in September at the Library, from 6:30-7:30 p. 3rd Thursday Farmers Market at Celebration Park
August 18, will mark the 3rd Thursday of the month. This will bring added fun to Farmers Market from 5-7 p.m. at Celebration Park. multiple food trucks will be there...Antonio's, Beast and Bird and Good Morrow Pizza!Rachel Darling will also be bringing the entertainment to be enjoyed by all! There is always a great assortment of goods from a variety of vendors.
Better Together Shoes for Shelter Drive in Progress
Our Shoes for Shelters drive is in full swing and we are still needing nearly 3,000 pairs of new and gently worn shoes to reach our goal! Shout out to Stacy at Grant Wood for setting up this collection bin for us! If anyone else would like to set up a bin at their workplace, we would be so grateful! Shoes can be left at our door or behind our building anytime. Garage Sale: Friday- Saturday
There will be a Garage Sale at 204 Riverview Drive in Vinton on:Friday, August 19, 8:00 am to 4:00 pmSaturday, August 20, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Food Pantry available on the Third Saturday
Things are really tight for families right now. Don't feel bad, everyone is struggling to pay their bills and feed the family. If you need some help making the groceries stretch, there is a food pantry available on the 3rd Saturday of each month.From 10-11 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.