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Parkinson’s Support Group

The Parkinson’s Support Group meetings resume this month! Dr. Meeker will be the guest speaker. Tuesday March 26th at 1:30 PM in the dining room.

Donate Blood Today, Friday, February 22

Donate Blood Friday, February 22 From 2:15pm - 5:15pm US Bank Community Room LifeServe Blood Center provides blood to our very own Virginia Gay Hospital! Mark Your calendar & Save a Life (or 3)!    Did You Know? 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives Someone needs blood ever 2 seconds Females receive 53% of blood transfusions There is no subsitute for Human Blood Donate Blood on Friday, February 22nd from 2:15 - 5:15pm at the US Bank Community Room (414 A Avenue, Vinton).

Kirkwood Vocal Jazz Fest Postponed

Due to impending winter weather Thursday into Friday, Kirkwood’s Vocal Jazz Fest has been postponed from Friday, February 22 until Friday, March 29.

St Paul’s Ham Dinner in Newhall, on March 17

  St Paul’s Ham Dinner is Sunday, March 17, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the St. Paul Parish Hall in Newhall. Ham, party potatoes, corn, green beans, salad bar, rolls, desserts and beverages will be served.

B-I-N-G-O! VPRD plans games Feb. 24

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is excited about hosting another fun night of Bingo at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center for this winter season.

Shellsburg PTO plans Bingo Night

Shellsburg PTO will host a Family Bingo Night at Shellsburg Elementary, on Friday, February 22, from 6:30 to 8 pm.  The event is open to the public.

Ikes offer free basic gun safety course Feb. 27

  The Red Cedar Chapter of the Izaak  Walton League is offering a free basic gun safety course this month. On Wednesday, Feb. 27, Ikes member Bill Keller will lead a course offering basic information about the kinds of guns and how to handle each safely.