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Events And Activities
Books and Cooks April 6th, 10:00 a.m.
The Vinton Public Library will offer a Books and Cooks event at the library on Saturday, April 6th begnning at 10:00 a.m.Love books? Love to cook? Join us for our Books and Cooks event at the Library. Choose a book from our collection and prepare a dish inspired by the book! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:Sweet ToothGlobal Flair12 & underThe Vinton Public Library is located at 510 2nd Ave. Are You a Beginning Gardener? March 30th event
Do you have questions or need advice?Join us Saturday, March 30 at the Vinton Depot, 612 2nd Avenue, at 10:00 am!ISU Master Gardener, Phil Shaff, will cover the following topics:- Gardening tools that are a Must have andtools that are really Nice to have- Garden site selection and preparation- Garden layout- Selecting plants for the garden- How and
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The Butterflies of Iowa presentation on April 13 in Center Point
On Saturday, April 13, retired science teacher and co-author of “The Butterflies of Iowa,” Dennis Schlicht, will share a slide presentation on butterflies at the Center Point Heights senior living community, 800 Mustang Lane. At 2 p.m.This is a free event sponsored by the Center Point Historical Society in partnership with Center Point Heights.
Gardening Series with Dana Sanders Master Gardener Beginning April 3
The Vinton Public Library will be welcoming Dana Sanders, a Master Gardener who will present a gardening series. The topics will cover: Prepping the soil for a good garden on: Wednesday, April 3rd at 10:00 a.m.Thursday, April 4th at 5:00 p.m.Better plant location for a great garden on:Wednesday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 18th, 5:00 p.
Pork Barbecue Competition Seeks Amateur Iowa Grillers
If backyard barbecuing is your thing, prove it! Amateur Iowa grillers are invited to test their skills and recipes against other home chefs during the Backyard BBQ Competition, part of BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark this summer in Des Moines.Registration is open for teams to compete at the second-annual BBQ & Brew, a charitable event presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Iowa Cubs — the Minor League Baseball team in Des Moines. Vinton Fire Department Spring Fish Fry, Friday, March 22
The Vinton Fire Department announced the date for their Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser. Located at 109 E. 2nd St. in Vinton the meal will be held on March 22 from 4-7:00 p.m. the cost is a free-will donation.The VFD said, "Let us do the cooking after a long work-week at our annual fish fry fundraiser serving our hand-breaded fried fish, homestyle french fries, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner roll, and a great selection of homemade desserts.
Trinity Lutheran Church To-go Meal Thursday Menu
Trinity Lutheran Church located at 1002 East 13th Street, will be holding its To Go meals on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m.Thursday, March 21, the church will be serving Barbecue beef sandwich, chips, corn casserole, dessert.Delivery will be from the kitchen door. Enter the parking lot on 13th St. and exit on the county home road.
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Scholarship Day at the Library Saturday, March 23
Vinton Shellsburg Seniors are invited to stop at the Library on Saturday. March 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to work on college and trade school scholarship applications. There will be study aids, snacks, and experienced professionals on hand to help answer questions and provide you with essay feedback. Brandon United Methodist Church Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale March 30, 7-10 am
The Brandon United Methodist Church will hold its Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, March 30, from 7-10 a.m.On the menu will be Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes, Ham, Juice and Coffee for a freewill donation.The church is located at 507 Main Street in Brandon. The building is also handicap accessible.
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