Events And Activities
Shellsburg Presbyterian Church to hold Blue Christmas Service
The First Presbyterian Church located at 300 Main Street East in Shellsburg will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 4:30pm.What is a Blue Christmas Service? It is a service for those who find themselves struggling to find JOY during the holidays. It provides a time to gather with others who are grieving, struggling with the dark, or simply caught up in trying to find hope.
Vinton Presbyterian Church to offer free Christmas dinner
The Vinton Presbyterian Church will once again offer a free Christmas dinner to the community on Christmas day. The church will be offering delivery, pick up, or in-person dining at the church. The church will be serving from noon until 2:00 PM.RSVP is required by December 23. To RSVP, call 319-472-3766 or go to www.vintonpresbyterian.orgThe church
Early Arts Study Club News
Early Arts Study Club will meet Monday, December 20, at 1:30 PM , at the Trinity Lutheran Church with the Social Committee as hostess. Donna Thompson will present the program on Amish Christmas.
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Saturday, December 11
The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast will be held this Saturday from 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if you choose.Never forget that at every minute of every day, there are members of our Armed Forces in harm's way, and we need to pray for their safety and return home soonWe appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.
Santa to visit Shellsburg Fire Station
If your children haven't yet had a chance to visit with Santa, he will be arriving at the Shellburg Fire Station on Saturday, December 11 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Santa Paws is coming to Town
Santa Paws will be at Better Together on Saturday, December 11th, from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.This will be the only chance to see Santa Paws this year, so be sure you don't miss it! Photos are $5 per 4x6 copy.
All are welcome - two legged and four!Better Together is located at 211 W 4th St., in Vinton. 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack Ceremony at Vinton Palace December 7
On Tuesday 7 December 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Vinton a presentation will be given commemorating the 80th anniversary of the attacks on O'ahu, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. This program is presented free of charge, freewill donations are welcome. This event replaces the annual Memorial Ceremony formerly held at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School. Game on...For Teens in Center Point December 30
Game on for Teens at a Tabletop Gaming night. Gamemasters Kevin and Becky Jones will lead a teen board game night at the Andersen Center Point Library Thursday, December 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.Forget Monopoly and Clue. New tabletop games provided for teens to learn will include Ticket to Ride, Gelatinous, Dominion, and others.The free event is sponsored by Friends of the Center Point Library.
Christmas Mass schedule for the Heart of Mary Cluster
Below please find the Christmas Mass schedule for the Heart of Mary Cluster. Friday, December 24th - St. Mary, Vinton - 4:00 p.m.Friday, December 24th - St. Mary, Urbana - 6:00 p.m.Saturday, December 25th - Sacred Heart, Walker - 8:00 a.m.Saturday, December 25th - St. Mary, Urbana - 9:30 a.m.There will NOT be a 5:15 Mass at Sacred Heart on Saturday, December 25th.
Women's Club Holiday Tour of Homes December 5
On Sunday the Women's Club of LaPorte City will hold their Holiday Tour of Homes. The cost of the tour is $10Tours will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. at the following homes.104 Chestnut St., Brooke and Corey Hewitt1002 Bishop Ave., Jan Pint405 Sweet Ave., Theresa and Troy Renaund5493 15th Ave., Mary Jo and Dean Fehl (shed)1515 55th St., Andrea and Brandt FehlWristbands will be available at LPC Connect or at all four locations.