Join Wesley United Methodist Church to celebrate Advent

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 29, 2018 9:29 pm

Advent is the expectant coming of Jesus, celebrated each year during the four weeks prior to Christmas Day.  Join us this year at Wesley UMC as we celebrate.

Area Christmas Events

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 29, 2018 4:52 pm

"The White Elephant in the Room - #checkyourheart" Advent Series- Blessed Hopr Church "The best things in life are free.

Annual Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony December 7

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 1:53 pm

The annual Pearl Harbor Day ceremony will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School LMC from 12-1:00 p.m. 8th grade students will help commemorate the 77th anniversary of the US entry into World War II, and the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District's piece of the battleship USS Arizona will be on display at the ceremony.

Main Street Holiday at Center Point Depot, set for Dec. 9

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 5:02 am

The Main Street Holiday will take place at the Depot Museum and Strait Log Cabin. This is a free event, that will take place from 5 – 8:00 p.m.

Santa to arrive at the Skate Center for Breakfast, December 8

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:57 am

Saturday, December 8, from 9-11:00 a.m. Santa will arrive at the skate center for breakfast. The meal will includes breakfast, a visit with Santa (a photo op for parents!), coloring book and crayons and a special treat from Santa! All family members welcome.

Family Game Night, Sunday December 9

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:57 am

For a night of family fun, join us at the Skate Center on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 5:00 PM  7:00 PM We'll have a night of board game fun! Bring your own or play one of ours! Held at the Skate Center.

New Year's Eve at Noon at the Skate Center

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:57 am

If you want to ring in the new year, but you don't want the kids to stay up so late, here's a fun alternative. Bring the kids to the Skate Center! There will be rollerskating, pizza, games, party favors and fun! Held at the Skate Center.

Blessed Hope Church & Revolution Church to host Community Christmas Eve Service

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:56 am

On Monday, December 24, Blessed Hope Church and Revolution Church will host the annual Christmas Eve Service at Tilford Elementary auditorium, located at 308 E.

Santa Paws will return to FOTSI, December 1st

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:56 am

On Saturday, December 1st, from Noon - 4:00 p.m. stop at the Friends of the Shelter, Inc. located at 211 W. 4th St. in downtown Vinton. Bring along your pet for a picture! The cost is $5.

Cookie Walk & Howliday Bazaar to support Friends of the Shelter

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:56 am

On Saturday, December 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be a Cookie Walk & Howliday Bazaar at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center located at 1770 Boyson Road in Hiawatha.