After 5 Club plans dinner Dec. 10; Mildred Kelly to speak

VINTON TODAY
December 10, 2013 12:05 pm

The Vinton After 5 club will be hosting Mildred Kelly from Owatanna, Minn., on Tues. Dec 10, at 6:15 p.m..at the Fourth St. Diner. She will be speaking on "Healing for a Handicapped Heart.

Benton Scholarship Foundation sets Soup for Scholars for Dec. 17

CHRISTY HURLEY
December 10, 2013 12:02 pm

  The Benton Scholarship Foundation (BSF) is hosting their annual fundraiser Soup for Scholars on Tuesday, December 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.

Post-Prom Cookie Walk set for Dec. 14

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
December 10, 2013 11:57 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Post Prom Christmas Cookie Walk will take place Saturday, December 14, 2013, from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. in the High School Commons.

PEO Chapter HG to meet December 14

CONNIE GILL
December 6, 2013 12:03 pm

PEO Chapter HG will meet at the home of Kathy Mossman on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM. This will be a Christmas Social gathering. 

Second Santa photo session for pets and people set for Saturday

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER, INC.
December 5, 2013 8:46 am

Have you been so good this year that you just have to tell Santa what you want for Christmas? Well, good news! Santa is going to be in town on Saturday from 12-4! Come meet Santa at 211 West 4th Street (across from the Palace Theatre) to give him your wish list and to get your picture taken!   Pets are welcome (and encouraged!) but not required.

Today is deadline for Breakfast with Santa sign-up

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
December 4, 2013 5:28 am

Breakfast with Santa takes place this Saturday, December 7th, at 9 AM at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center. Bring your appetite and wishlist because Santa Claus is coming to town! Load up the entire family and join us for a delicious hot breakfast and visit with Santa as we celebrate this festive time of year.

Singers & Hand Bell Ringers to perform on Sunday at 2 pm

VINTON TODAY
December 3, 2013 9:00 pm

Singers & Hand Bell Ringers from throughout the community are coming together at 2 pm on Sunday, December 8th to present: Joy to the World! A Celebration of Christmas Carols.

Blessed Hope Church to hold Christmas Program this Sunday

VINTON TODAY
December 3, 2013 9:00 pm

Blessed Hope Church will present the history of the 12 Days of Christmas at it's annual Christmas Program. The program begins at 9:30 am followed by snacks for everyone.

Christmas celebrations to unite Presbyterian, Trinity Lutheran Choirs Dec. 8

VINTON TODAY
December 3, 2013 9:16 am

"Joy to the World, A Celebration of Carols," is scheduled for the December 8th, 2013 10:30 am worship service at the Vinton Presbyterian Church, where the Adult Choir, joined by choir members from the Trinity Lutheran Church, will be singing many well-loved Christmas carols.

Tour de Lights set for Dec. 8

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
December 2, 2013 11:27 am

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 conditions.