Events And Activities
VGH "Old Fashion Christmas" featured for Annual Tree walk
For the 2021 Christmas season, Virginia Gay Hospital has chosen to feature an "Old Fashion Christmas" theme raffle. Because of COVID, the traditional Tree Walk will be postponed until next year. Robin... Sunday, November 21, Christmas Open House in Downtown Vinton
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Vinton will officially kick off the Christmas season with the annual Open House. Stores will be offering deals, samples, tastings and music.Fo...
Children can mail a letter to Santa in downtown Vinton
If your child would like to mail a letter to the North Pole, they are welcome to drop their letters off at the mailbox located downtown Vinton. The mailbox will be available following Santa's arrival ... Annual Christmas Parade and Chili Supper Tonight November 18
The Annual Christmas Parade, organized by area veterans, will take place tongiht, Thursday evening November 18th. Anyone can be in the parade. Simply arrive and line up on the south and east side of t...
Shellsburg Library News
November NewsNEW BOOKSSong of The Forever Games by E.J. MellowLightening Strike by William Kent KrugerThe Madness of Crowns by Louise PennyThe Warsaw Orphan by KellyA Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkin...
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Saturday, November 20
The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast will be held this Saturday, November 20. The hours are 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can s...
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa December 4
Santa will be in town at the Benton County Historical Society, on Saturday, December 4th from 1-5:00 p.m. at the Train Depot. He will be helping out the BCHS by sharing his time with th...
Veteran’s Day Assembly at Vinton-Shellsburg High School
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School student body and staff will be hosting a special Veteran’s Day observance on Thursday, November 11th. All area veterans and their spouses are invited to start...
Early Arts Study Club to meet November 15
Early Arts Study Club will meet Monday, November 15, at 1:30, at the Trinity Lutheran Church with June Kruger as hostess. June will present the program on Turkeys. &nb...
Fall craft and bake sale Saturday, November 6
Saturday, November 6, 20218:00 AM 1:00 PMThis annual event features crafts, baked good and other items from all over the area. Vendors need to contact the VPRD office for registration mater...