Events And Activities

Children's Bible Story Hour set for Tuesdays in Vinton

There will be a Children's Bible Story hour, illustrated with felt art, every Tuesday afternoon, from 1-2 p.m. at the Vinton Community Service Center at 407 A Ave (across from the Laundromat)....

Celebration Park grand opening celebration to begin at noon, June 14

The Celebration Park Grand Opening is set for next Saturday, with noon and evening events planned. The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is planning a grand opening ribbon cutting, and evening festivities for Celebration Park in Vinton on Saturday, June 14. The event begins at noon wit...

Shellsburg American Legion Riders 5th Annual Charity Ride

Mark your calendars!!! This Saturday, June 7th the Shellsburg American Legion Riders 5th Annual Charity Ride will ride for the veterans! ...

BCCB plans Free Fishing Weekend event June 7

The Benton County Conservation Board is planning a Free Fishing Weekend event at Rodgers Park, this Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Join the Benton County Conservation Naturalists ...

Relay for Life: A time to remember, celebrate and fight back against cancer

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County will be Friday, June 13, at the Benton Community High School Track, Van Horne.  The west entrance to the track is on north Main...

2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market June 27 & 28

The 2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market. Vinton, Iowa, is only 23 days away!! We have over 40 dealers/vendors and the VFW/Amvets will be here with food!! Mark JUNE 27 & 28 on your...

Glow Ball Mini-Golf event set for June 6

This Friday, June 6th, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its annual 'Glow Ball Mini-Golf' at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center Miniature Golf Course. This ev...

Benton County Conservation offering Basket Class

Back by popular demand, Benton County Conservation is offering another basket class. Join instructor, Jennifer Heckmann, as we create this versatile, leather-handled teal and natural basket. ...

Kablooey!!! Science Center presentation coming to Vinton June 11

The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is bringing “Kablooey!,” its summer library program to the Vinton Public Library on June 11th at 10:30 AM The “Kablooey!” program is pa...

Pet microchip event set for Saturday, June 7

The Friends of the Shelter, Inc., invite area pet owners to a microchip event this Saturday, June 7. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FOTSI downtown site at 211 W. 4th Street.&n...