Events And Activities

Tour de Lights set for Dec. 8

The annual Tour de Lights 5K run/walk fund-raiser for the Vinton-Shellsburg cross country and track teams takes place on Dec. 8. Runners from all over come to compete in what can be very cold...

Bereavement 'Meet and Eat' December 5th

The Bereavement Support group, 'Meet and Eat" will meet at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vnton on Thursday, December 5, 2013.  Anyone who is grieving a loss is welcome to attend.&n...

Basket making with Benton County Conservation, Dec. 12

You’ll want to join us as we make a delightful basket and ornament, just in time for the Holidays. Date: Thursday, Dec. 12th Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Benton County Nature C...

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet December 3

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. for fun  and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.  Those attending are asked to b...

PEO MZ to meet Dec. 9

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at Inga's at 11:30 on December 9.  Please meet to carpool at 11:10....

Christmas Cantata set for Dec. 8, at Trinity Lutheran

A Christmas Contata! Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome to attend! A collection of Christmas carols will be sung and played by vocal and bell choirs of Trinity...

Free Thanksgiving Dinner! Everyone invited at First Baptist Church

You are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner  hosted by First Baptist Church (601 1st Ave). This dinner is a FREE, home-style meal served Thanksgiving Day, November 28, betwee...

Horridge House to be open Sunday

The Horridge House, located at 612 First Ave., will be open Sunday November 24 from 11:30 to 3:00. Please join us and see our progress since the Wind Storm! Refreshments will be served. Bento...

4th Annual Shellsburg Country Christmas Walk set for Nov. 30

The 4th Annual Country Christmas Walk takes place November 30,  from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Shelllsburg. More than 25 crafters/vendors will  be set up in four locations; American Leg...

Pet photos with Santa available Nov. 24, Dec. 7

FOTSI is offering Santa photo sessions for kids of all ages (2 legged or 4-legged) and their pets from noon to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the downtown office at 211 W...