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Events And Activities
Weekly Guided Journaling at the Library
The Vinton Public Library will be hosting a Weekly Guided Journaling session at the library. Beginning on Friday, November 4 starting at noon, bring your journal and pen (extras available upon request) and start the process with Library Director, Kelly Henkle.The Vinton Public Library is located at 510 2nd Ave., in Vinton. Vinton Parks and Rec plans Spooktacular Saturday, October 29
Come to the Courthouse on Saturday, October 29, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be decorate a pumpkin, Halloween games, costume parade through downtown for children grade school and under. Stay for our costume parade through downtown at 10:45 a.m.The day isn't completed until you stop at the Skate Center from 7-9:00 p.m. for a costume and skate party and ghostly glow mini golf!Anyone who wears a Halloween costume (more than just a mask) will get a $1. 
Fifty-first Dysart Holiday Bazaar November 12, proceeds benefit Union Community
The non-profit Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) will host the community’s fifty-first annual Dysart Bazaar, Saturday, November 12, 2022. Open to the public at no charge, the event features a wide variety of artists selling their exclusive handmade crafts and homemade baked goods at the handicapped-accessible Dysart, Iowa, Community Building, at 418 Main Street, from 9 a.
Benton County Cattleman's Annual Banquet, November 19
We hope this post finds everyone having a safe and successful harvest. The 2022 Annual Banquet is Saturday, November 19th at the Turner Hall in Keystone. Social is at 5:30 pm followed by a meal at 6:00 pm.Bobby's Grocery and BBQ will be catering the banquet again this year and we're looking forward to another wonderful meal. An auction will follow the meal as in previous years and proceeds will go to youth programs in our county. Trinity Lutheran Church Drive up Lunch Thursday 11-1
Trinity Lutheran Church will once again be holding its to-go lunch. Drive Up Lunch Thursday, October 20th, 11 am - 1 pmThis week's menu includes Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cheesy Potatoes, Cookies or Bar, and drink; $9.Pull up to the kitchen door on the south side of the church and someone will be out to wait on you.Funds are being raised for new flooring in our kitchen.
Urbana Fire Department Breakfast October 30
Come one...come all! Please join us on October 30 beginning at 7:00 a.m. for a spook-tacular pancake breakfast. Pancakes(regular, blueberry and chocolate chip) sausage, ham, eggs, hashbrowns, biscuits & gravy, fruit, milk, orange juice and coffee. All you can eat for a free will donation. Proceeds go to the Urbana Fire Department general operating fund.
The 80's Were Killer! Vinton Aquatic Club to hold Murder Mystery November 4
The Vinton Aquatic Club is going to host a Murder Mystery event on November 4 at the Vinton Country Club located at 314 North 9th Avenue Vinton. All money will go directly to subsidize the cost for families. Travel back to 1986 to test your skills of deduction during this fundraising Murder Mystery Night with the Vinton Aquatic Club.The event will take place from 7-10:00 p.
Shellsburg Presbyterian Church drive-thru lunch Oct. 22
Shellsburg Presbyterian Church is holding a drive-thru lunch with harvest in mind. This Saturday, October 22 from 11-2. The church is located at 300 Main East Street in Shellsburg.The menu includes pulled pork or chicken sandwich, choice of sides and choice of desserts. Water and utensils provided and all packaged per order for pickup. Ready for you to deliver to the field or table.
Shellsburg American Legion Fall Fish Fry October 28
The Shellsburg American Legion will serve its Annual Fall Fish Fry on October 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.All you can eat dine in or carry out!Fish, baked potato, salad bar, juice, or coffee.Adults $15Children ages 5-10 $8Ages 4 and under FREE
Fall Events taking place in Vinton
Vinton Parks and Recreation have two fall events coming up this fall! The Scarecrow Contest will kick off all of the fun. Be sure to stop and take a look at each one, maybe even take a selfie and send it in to share with the town if you'd like!Below are some of the events leading up to Halloween!Scarecrow ContestOctober 21-30Vinton businesses get to show off their creativity by making scarecrows.
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