Events And Activities
Splash Pad Challenge combines fitness with fund-raising
Julie Lessig and her Total Balance team are inviting area residents to join the February Splash Pad Challenge, as a way to raise money for benches for the VPRD project planned for the near future as w...
Shellsburg Rec Dept. invites all to spaghetti fund-raiser for ball fields, Jan. 26
It may be cold outside, but Shellsburg is already gearing up for summer ball programs! The Shellsburg Recreation Department is having a Spaghetti Supper fund raiser this Friday night, January 26th fro... VSHS band soup supper set for tonight
The annual Vinton-Shellsburg High School Band Soup Supper will take place from 5-7 p.m. tonight in the VSHS cafeteria.
Cost is $6 at the door. The menu includes chili and chicken noodle soup and pi...
Shellsburg American Legion Riders plan 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off, Jan. 28
The Shellsburg American Legion Riders plan to host their 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Pearl Street Social Club. All proceeds will go toward the Benton County Freedom Rock.
T... Virginia Gay Hospital celebrates National Blood Donor Month at January blood drive
Since 1970, January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month to remind the public about the importance of donating blood. This is also a time to thank blood donors for the vital role they pla... ZAPS ACT Test Prep Seminar, Saturday, January 27
On Tuesday, February 27,ALLjuniors and any senior who chooses to, will take the ACT test during regular school hours. To assist your child in preparing for the ACT test, theywill havethe opportunity t...
Benton County Nature Center to offer Snow Activities, Friday, January 12
Join us at the Nature Center for a fun afternoon of snow activities!
On Friday, January 12, from 2-3:30 p.m. meet at the Nature Center, located at 5718 20th Ave. Dr. in Vinton.
Warm up with some...
Dysart Historical Society to hold fundraiser to repair the Brick Museum Roof
The Dysart Historical Society will hold a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Dysart Community Building, located at 418 Main St. Dysart. The Breakfast will run from 8 a.m. ti...
American Legion to hold Fish Fry, Jan. 12th 5-7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 12 from 5-7:00 p.m., the American Legion will hold a Fish Fry. The Legion is located at 105 N. R Ave. in Vinton.
The Legion will be serving:Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Sal...
In memory of Monica: Class of '96, Vikettes to honor Zaruba at Jan. 9 basketball game
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes basketball team will be dedicating their Tuesday, January 9, 2018 basketball game against Benton Community in memory of VS Alumni and Basketball/Track Hall of Fame Membe...