Bubblegum Bingo November 14th

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
November 4, 2015 10:55 am

Saturday, November 14     4-6 PM at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center. Kids in grades 1st through 5th are invited to join us for pizza, pop, contests, bingo, prizes, a ton of fun and, oh yeah, lots and lots of bubblegum! The cost is only $10 per participant and the deadline to register is Wednesday, November 11.

Parent/Child Turkey Shoot Free-Throw Contest

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
November 4, 2015 10:21 am

Sunday, November 8th   2 PM at the Vinton Recreation Center Teams consisting of a parent and child will compete for their chance to win a turkey courtesy of Fareway in Vinton.

Tot Lot

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
November 4, 2015 10:21 am

Select Wednesdays and Fridays November through February      9:30-11:30 AM at the Vinton Recreation Center. Tot Lot is a wonderful opportunity for pre-school aged children and younger to burn off some of that winter energy while interacting with other kids in an physically and mentally stimulating environment.

3rd Annual VS Alumni Basketball Game set for Dec. 19

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
November 4, 2015 9:35 am

Still Got Game? The Vinton-Shellsburg alumni men's basketball event returns for its third annual event again this year.  Date: Dec 19th first game starts at 10:00 Also 3 point shooting contest Team Rosters need to be submitted by Dec 4th.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Nov. 9

JOANN SCHMIDT
November 2, 2015 8:01 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, November 9, at 1:30, at the home of Dorla Hilmer.  "Strokes" will be the topic of our program.

Flourishing Families: Event set for Nov. 19 in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
November 2, 2015 11:02 am

The Flourishing Families of Benton and Iowa Counties (FFBIC), a local Community Partnership for Protecting Children site, is hosting two opportunities in Benton County for parents, service providers, and community members to have their voice heard.

Pet trick-or-treating Halloween at FOTSI Adoption Center

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER, INC.
October 29, 2015 5:29 pm

Don't forget your pets this Halloween...Friends of the Shelter is hosting a pet trick-or-treating event THIS SATURDAY!    From

Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 22

VINTON AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
October 29, 2015 1:32 pm

Everyone is invited to the annual Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22, 7:00pm at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1209 W.

Benton County Nature Center to offer Presentation on the World of Monarchs

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
October 29, 2015 10:09 am

MONARCHS! Join Benton County Naturalist Karen Phelps as she shares the fascinating world of the Monarch butterfly. Phelps has made numerous trips to the Mexico overwintering grounds of the Monarch and will share her experiences as well as cover the life cycle of this remarkable insect.

Bison at the Nature Center

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
October 29, 2015 10:08 am

Join your county Naturalists and learn about the amazing bison that once roamed the Midwest. Learn how native Americans used various parts of the bison for their everyday life.