Events And Activities
Tenderloin Dinner at American Legion in Vinton, Thursday January 27
The American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 will hold their Tenderloin dinner on Thursday, January 27, from 5-7 p.m. at the Legion 105 North R Ave. in Vinton. The menu will include an 8 oz. Tenderloin, French Fries, Cole Slaw, and a dessert for $10.00.
Free Tax Assistance at the Vinton Public Library
Once again, the AARP Foundation, in conjunction with the IRS, is providing free income tax assistance at the Vinton Public Library starting in February. Appointments will take place in the library meeting room, but must be scheduled by calling Donna at 319-475-2272.
February Happenings at the Vinton Public Library
Preschool Storytime at 10:00amTuesdays Feb. 1,8,15,22Geared toward children 2-6 years old, this storytime will include fun stories, songs, and rhymes! 42 North Winery Presentation and TastingThursday Feb. 3 at 6:00pmDave and Mary Paustian, owners of 42 North Winery, will discuss their experiences with winemaking. Samples will be available for optional tasting.
Vinton-Shellsburg Band to hold Soup Supper Friday, January 28
This Friday night, the Vinton-Shellsburg Band will hold their soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. The event helps to support the Vinton-Shellsburg Band. Please mark your calendar and help the kids!
FREE LOVE AT THE LIBRARY IN CENTER POINT
Did we get your attention? Hope so ‘cause a little love, freely given, is something everybody could use right now.And Friends of the Center Point Library is offering it with “Love at the Library,” a free Valentine’s concert by The Laid Back Band, Thursday night, February 10, from 6 to 8 in the Library community room.Wear your heart on your sleeve and your dancing shoes; bring your kids and your granny; and come listen/dance to classic love songs like “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Stand by Me,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and, who knows, maybe some 21st century stuff, too.
American Legion Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. Friday (tonight) January 14
Vinton's George G. Luckey Post #57 will be holding their Fish Fry tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Legion Hall.The menu includes fish, baked potato, coleslaw, dessert, water or coffee. The fish will be fried in peanut oil this week.The cost is $10 Children 5-12 $5Children under 5 FREE(and they also accept donations above that if you are so inclin
VFW to hold Soup Supper Wednesdays during January
VFW Post 8884 will be hosting Soup Supper Wednesdays every Wednesday in January. Soup will be served from 5-8:00 p.m.Every week they will serve their "Award Winning" VFW Chili along with 2 other kinds. Choices vary from chicken noodle, vegetable, beef, tomato and more.Cost is a freewill donation and to-go orders are welcome!The VFW Post is located at 5999 25th Ave. This Just in: Library Open House from 9-Noon on Saturday January 8
“Come see what’s new atthe Vinton Public Library. J A N U A R Y 8 , 2 0 2 29 : 0 0 — N O O N Meet our new director,Renee Greenlee, alongwith our other new employees.Have a piece of cake.Grab a prop and strike apose at our selfie-station.Check out some of ournew books.”
Coots to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Please help us to celebrate David and Mary Coots' 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on January 15th, 1972 in Vinton Iowa at the Benton County Courthouse. Please send them a greeting or two With a favorite memory or old photos of you. Or, a simple phone call with do. David and Mary are the parents of Lisa Coots-Schooley (Mike) Marion, Ia, Scott Coots (Hollie) Vinton, Ia and Tyneal Herger (Jody) Mt.