Events And Activities
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...
December Happenings at the Vinton Public Library
December Happenings STEAM for Kids at 3:30pmMondays Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27Kids in 3rd-5th grade are invited to participate in science, math, art, and engineering activities! Preschool Story... Vinton Guild of Fine Arts to Donate Proceeds from Silent Auction
The Winter Sled is made from a vintage Flexible Flyer II sled. The arrow is part of its original decorations when new. The guild added the winter design to make it a nice addition to any porch, ... Dan & Elana Johnson Family Benefit November 26
The Dan & Elana Johnson Family are in need of a bit of a hand. The couple has operated the Belle Plaine Ambulance service but are now in need of the community's response to this call. Dan has... 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 hel...
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 g...
VGH "Old Fashion Christmas" featured for Annual Tree walk
For the 2021 Christmas season, Virginia Gay Hospital has chosen to feature an "Old Fashion Christmas" theme raffle. Because of COVID, the traditional Tree Walk will be postponed until next year. Robin... 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.Fo...
Children can mail a letter to Santa in downtown Vinton
If your child would like to mail a letter to the North Pole, they are welcome to drop their letters off at the mailbox located downtown Vinton. The mailbox will be available following Santa's arrival ... Annual Christmas Parade and Chili Supper Tonight November 18
The Annual Christmas Parade, organized by area veterans, will take place tongiht, Thursday evening November 18th. Anyone can be in the parade. Simply arrive and line up on the south and east side of t...