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Events And Activities
Better Together Annual Golf Tournament/Raffle Announced
It doesn’t seem possible, but the time is here! We are planning our annual golf tournament with IHA and the Shellsburg Lions which means one thing… raffle ticketTickets are just $1 each or 6 for $5 and winners can get $100, $200 or $300 CASH!!! Winners will be drawn on June 9, 2024.Please message us or comment how many you’d like. For this event, please either Venmo or send a check. Garrison Lions Beef and Noodle Fundraiser, March 23
Join us on Saturday March 23, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our 4th Annual Beef & Noodles fundraiser. You can either dine in or grab and go. Everything will take place at the Fire Station in Garrison. We will also be handing out the items you ordered during our food sales drive at the same time.The menu will be homemade Beef & Noodles, green beans, a roll, and fruit.
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GARDEN MONTH AT CENTER POINT LIBRARY
GARDEN MONTH AT CENTER POINT LIBRARY: Friends of the Center Point Library is hosting Linn County Master Gardener free programs each Monday in March at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. March 11 – “Monarchs and Milkweeds” by August Bergstrom. March 18 – “Curb Appeal-Where to Start” by Deb Walser, includes many before and after slides. March 25 – “Connect, Grow, Share a Row,” by Beula Dovork, about what you can do to combat hunger in Linn County.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast March 2nd, 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Vinton Kiwanis would like to invite you to attend the annual pancake breakfast which will be held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. The event will be held from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2nd. The group uses the funds raised through the event to purchase dictionaries for 3rd grade elementary students, to make improvements at Kiwanis Park, the annual Easter egg hunt, bike rodeo, V-S Scholarships, Christmas for children in Special Education.
9th Annual Health and Wellness Fair, Saturday, March 2nd, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Make Health Connections on Saturday, March 2nd at the FREE event
hosted by Virginia Gay Hospital! The event will be held in the high school gym. On-Site Health ScreeningsFREE Face PaintingWelcome BagsPrize DrawingsDemonstrations
www.BENTONCOHEALTHFAIR.COM
Benton Community FFA To Hold Service Auction
Amanda Schnor, ReporterThe Benton Community FFA members are delighted to extend a warm invitation to all of our community members to join us for the upcoming FFA Service Auction and Alumni Baked Goods Auction. This annual event promises an evening filled with fellowship, delicious treats, and the opportunity to support our local FFA chapter. This event will take place on Sunday, March 3rd at 5:30 PM at the Van Horne Community Center.
Vinton Public Library March Events
Please find the Vinton Public Library calendar of events below. Featured in the photos are several different activities to watch for!March 7th Hair and Beauty NightMarch 10th Red Carpet FundraiserMarch 11th Violin StorytimeMarch 14th Kid Author EventMarch 16th STEAM EventMarch 21st Open Craft Night featuring crochet with Steph GibbsMarch 23rd Calling all wildlife watchers!
The Iowa DNR will be hosting four frog and toad call survey training workshops in 2024; 2 in person and 2 live online via Zoom. These workshops are for anybody interested in getting involved in Iowa's Frog and Toad Call Survey which has been collecting data on our state's amphibians for over 30 years! Prospective surveyors must attend one of the four scheduled workshops.
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Paper Snowflakes & Valentines Workshop Feb. 7, 4-6 p.m. LaPorte City Library
Don’t miss our Paper Snowflakes & Valentines Workshop on Wednesday, February 7 from 4 to 6 PM at Hawkins Memorial Library, La Porte City. Enjoy a relaxed hands-on class with Jamie Goble Brocco, author of Christmas Snowflakes. Jamie has a variety of patterns available for snowflakes and Valentines, and supplies are provided. Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Spaghetti Dinner 5-8:00 p.m. Tonight
The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held tonight. This is a free-will donation dinner during our home basketball games. Everyone is welcome.
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