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Homes for the Holiday Sunday, December 4, from 5-7p.m.

The La Porte City Women’s Club invites you to tour five festively decorated homes in La Porte City on Sunday, December 4, from 5-7:00 p.m. These brightly lit homes are opening their doors to the public to share their Christmas décor.
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First Baptist Church to Serve Thanksgiving Dinner

A tradition that has been going on for several years continues at the First Baptist Church in Vinton. The church will be providing a free Thanksgiving Dinner.

Belle Plaine Festival of Trees and Bake Sale November 25 and 26

   Come vote for your favorite tree, but be prepared as the competition will be stiff! Belle Plaine Area businesses, organizations, and residents are turning up the creativity for two great causes, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Belle Plaine Area Ambulance and the Wallace & Beverly Winkie Foundation scholarship fund.

Van Horne Community Luncheon November 22

A community luncheon will be held on November 22 at the Van Horne Community Center. Blood pressure checks will be offered at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Thanksgiving meal at noon.
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Lighted Holiday Parade Thursday, November 17

The local Veteran groups will host the Lighted Holiday Parade on Thursday evening, November 17 in downtown Vinton. This year will mark the 15th year for the parade.

Newhall Food Drive through December 9

The Newhall Fire Department is hosting its first-ever food drive. The goal is to provide food to families and individuals in the community who are in need through the Christmas season.

Downtown holiday Open House November 20, 12-4:00 p.m.

Vinton's Downtown Annual Holiday Open House is scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 20th from noon until 4:00 p.m.Area businesses will be opening their stores to welcome shoppers to begin   the Holiday Shopping Season.