Connecting Families To The Environment VIRTUAL Conference

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
December 13, 2011 12:54 pm

  Sustainable living encompasses all aspects of our lives.  “Children and adults who have a connection with the natural environment are more able to adjust to stress and are more likely to take care of the environment as a result,” says Kristi Cooper, Family Life Field Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Connecting Conservation’s Past (Leopold) and Future (You)

KAREN PHELPS, NATURALIST BCCB
December 12, 2011 4:57 pm

  Monthly program sessions begin Jan 18 (Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 pm Saturdays 10 – 2) “Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to do away with them.

Cooling Dancers recital, Post-Prom Holiday dinner set for Dec. 18

JOAN NOELLER
December 12, 2011 9:05 am

  Cooling Dancers and the VS Post Prom Committee invite you to the “Holiday Dance Extravaganza 2011” at the VSHS Auditorium this Sunday, Dec.

Iowa Democratic Party Caucus-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 6:30pm

ROSEMARY SCHWARTZ
December 12, 2011 1:43 am

  Iowa Democratic Party Caucus Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 6:30pm You must be in-line or signed-in by 7:00pm to participate Benton Democrats will meet at the following location(s): 1) Belle Plaine 1, 2, 3 Longfellow Elementary School 707 7th St.

'Out on a Limb'

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
December 12, 2011 1:43 am

  It seems like school just started back up and we just closed the pool. Oh well, I guess Christmas is right around the corner and that not only means the big guy in the red suit will be coming but it also means we are getting ready to kick off another new year.

Farmers Savings Bank and Trust to host annual Open House Friday

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2011 12:43 pm

As the Christmas season kicks off, another staple in the community has always been Farmers Savings Bank and Trust's annual Open House.   Each year they welcome the community to come in and enjoy a bit of Christmas Cheer with holiday treats, and punch or coffee.

Blessed Hope Christmas Program this week

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2011 12:48 pm

Blessed Hope will celebrate Christmas with their annual Christmas Program this coming Sunday, December 11th.  The service will begin at 9:30. Following the service there will be a potluck lunch, everyone is welcome to attend! The church is located at 1507 M Ave.

Children's Christmas Clothing Giveaway starting December 6th

BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
December 4, 2011 7:39 am

The Benton County Volunteer Program will again hold it's Christmas Clothing Giveaway for  for children infant to 8 years old.  The clothing will also include hats and mittens.

Vinton-Shellsburg High School Band and Vocal Department to hold concert Monday

KARL SMITH
December 2, 2011 12:14 pm

  On Monday, December 5, the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Band and Vocal Department will be holding a Holiday Concert at 7 P.M. in the VSHS Auditorium.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet

JOANN SCHMIDT
December 2, 2011 11:54 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 PM on Mon., Dec. 12, at the home of Brenda Hackbarth assisted by Bonnie Rohlena.  The program will be presented by Barb Fuchs.