Events And Activities
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Saturday, December 4
The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast will take place 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.
1963 Classmates Monthly Breakfast
On the last Tuesday of each month, whoever can, shows up for coffee/breakfast at Vinton Family Restaurant. At our November 30th coffee, we remembered our classmate, Nancy Erickson Stainbrook, who passed away since our last coffee. We also remembered our high-school music teacher Patricia Eash Hagen who also had just passed away.Members attending- Janet Anderson Williams, Sharon Boddicker Rhinehart, Janice McVey Sarchett, Anna Mae Johnson Tharp, Rsemary Flickinger Boisen, Ted Mann, Larry (Sue) Wiley, Rick Geater.
December Happenings at the Vinton Public Library

Vinton Guild of Fine Arts to Donate Proceeds from Silent Auction

Dan & Elana Johnson Family Benefit November 26

First Baptist Church to hold Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner
A free homestyle Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the First Baptist Church located at 601 1st Ave. Vinton. The meal includes all of the "fixin's" including a slice of pie. The meal will be held on Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Master Gardener Winter Series Returns December 8
The Master Gardener Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will again host the Winter Webinar Series, beginning in December and lasting through March.Designed to expand gardening knowledge and allow gardeners to connect with experts from across the field, the sessions are free and open to the public, although registration is required.
VGH "Old Fashion Christmas" featured for Annual Tree walk

Sunday, November 21, Christmas Open House in Downtown Vinton
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Vinton will officially kick off the Christmas season with the annual Open House. Stores will be offering deals, samples, tastings and music.Following this Sunday, many of the stores will continue to be open on Sunday afternoons through Christmas.
Children can mail a letter to Santa in downtown Vinton
