Events And Activities
Vinton Fire Department Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser, Friday, April 11, 4-7 p.m.
It's that time of the year! It's time for the Vinton Fire Department's Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser. On Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4-7:00 p.m. the VFD will be frying up fish for a freewill donation. Finish off your work week with hand-breaded fried fish, homestyle french fries/baked potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans and a roll along with a great selection of homemade desserts.
Enjoy Homemade Beef and Noodles with the Garrrison Lions
Join the Garrison Lions club us on Saturday March 8, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our 5th 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. Mindful Movement with Kellie for Kids - March 21, 2025 1:30 p.m.
Youth are invited to join the Mindful Movement class where they will learn mindfulness techniques as well as yoga. Participants are required to fill out a waiver form by a parent or guardian. The class will meet on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library located at 510 2nd Ave., in Vinton. Grilled Pork Loin Supper, Saturday, March 8, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
An event sponsored by the Brandon Fire and EMS will be held on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.The event will be held at the Brandon Area Community Center.The cost is a free will donation. This event will be replacing the Auction that was held in October.The menu this year consists of: Grilled pork loin, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert.
KIWANIS ANNUAL PANCAKE FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, MARCH 1 SERVING 7:00-11:30AM
The Kiwanis Annual Pancake Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 1 serving from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School cafeteria. The menu includes: -PANCAKES -SAUSAGE -EGGS -REFRESHMENTThe cost is a freewill donation with a suggested $10 minimum donation.Join us for breakfast and enjoy the Community Wellness Fair in the High School gym. Adventures in Bookclubbing: Winds of Change, March 20, 2025
Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month our chosen theme is 'Winds of Change.' Get creative and have fun with it! We will meet two times; pick the time that works best for you!Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 11:30amThursday, March 20th, 2025, at 6:00pm Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour On Screen at the Van Horne Library - April 4-7
We are thrilled to offer the Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour On Screen at the Van Horne Library. Understand the Holocaust, the History, and the Horrors of the Concentration Camps in a raw, real, and thought-provoking way. We will be showing this virtual tour on our library's big screen television. This interactive virtual tour offers interviews, tours of places, and important historical details. Writing Essentials with J L Wilson: 1st Class, March 15
Join Jean Wilson (writing as J L Wilson) to discover the steps that go into crafting a novel. J L has 40 books in print and can give you an idea of the who, what, where, and how of publishing. Join her in one or all of these workshops, each 60-90 minutes long:*Saturday, March 15th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 1Gives you the basic tools of the trade: what goes into a novel, how to determine point of view, your author voice, software to use - the nitty-gritty. Scholarship Days at the Library for VS Seniors March 15 and 22
VS Seniors: Stop into the Vinton Public Library to work on your college and trade school scholarship applications! We’ll have free printing, free envelopes, snacks, and experienced professionals on hand to help answer your questions and provide essay feedback.We're holding several sessions for your convenience:Saturday, 3/15/25 from 9am-12pmSatur
Join the Library for a Red Carpet Event on Sunday March 2
Join us Sunday, March 2nd from 5-7pm for our 2nd Annual Red Carpet party! We'll be watching the celebrity red carpet arrivals to the Oscars and playing some Hollywood trivia. We'll also have charcuterie, drinks and desserts. We will be collecting a free will donation to benefit our 2025 Children's Summer Reading Program. Come party with us at this