Events And Activities
Annual Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony December 7
The annual Pearl Harbor Day ceremony will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School LMC from 12-1:00 p.m.
8th grade students will help commemorate the 77th anniversary of the US entry into World War II, and the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District's piece of the battleship USS Arizona will be on display at the ceremony.
Main Street Holiday at Center Point Depot, set for Dec. 9
The Main Street Holiday will take place at the Depot Museum and Strait Log Cabin. This is a free event, that will take place from 5 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9. Refreshments include cider hot off the wood stove and snack at the Cabin by lamplight; Christmas music will be played on the console record player and player piano at the Museum.
Santa to arrive at the Skate Center for Breakfast, December 8
Saturday, December 8, from 9-11:00 a.m. Santa will arrive at the skate center for breakfast.
The meal will includes breakfast, a visit with Santa (a photo op for parents!), coloring book and crayons and a special treat from Santa!
All family members welcome. Must pre-register!
LOCATION: Skate & Activity Center
Family Game Night, Sunday December 9
For a night of family fun, join us at the Skate Center on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
We'll have a night of board game fun! Bring your own or play one of ours!
Held at the Skate Center.
Cost is free!
New Year's Eve at Noon at the Skate Center
If you want to ring in the new year, but you don't want the kids to stay up so late, here's a fun alternative.
Bring the kids to the Skate Center!
There will be rollerskating, pizza, games, party favors and fun! Held at the Skate Center. Grades: K-5th.
Cost is $7/person, must pre-register.
Blessed Hope Church & Revolution Church to host Community Christmas Eve Service
On Monday, December 24, Blessed Hope Church and Revolution Church will host the annual Christmas Eve Service at Tilford Elementary auditorium, located at 308 E. 13th St.
There will be a photo stations for Christmas photos, Christmas cookies and hot chocolate.
There will be a candlelight service of musical worship, prayer, and a relevant message from Pastor Matt & Pastor David.
Santa Paws will return to FOTSI, December 1st
On Saturday, December 1st, from Noon - 4:00 p.m. stop at the Friends of the Shelter, Inc. located at 211 W. 4th St. in downtown Vinton. Bring along your pet for a picture!
The cost is $5.00 for a 4X6 photo.
Proceeds support FOTSI.
Cookie Walk & Howliday Bazaar to support Friends of the Shelter
On Saturday, December 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be a Cookie Walk & Howliday Bazaar at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center located at 1770 Boyson Road in Hiawatha.
There will be holiday shopping and 350+ dozen cookies all in an effort to save animals in the area.
Twelve animal welfare organizations will have booth space at this event to showcase the good work they do and sell handcrafted items to fund their programs.
Soup and Santa at the Urbana-Polk Twp. Fire Department, December 16
On Sunday, December 16th, there will be Soup and Santa from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Urbana-Polk Twp. Fire Department, sponsored by the Urbana Visioning Committee.
There will be a choice of Chili, potato or chicken noodle soup, a hot chocolate bar, a cookie frosting station, kids crafts and horse drawn carriage rides.
This is a free event, however, freewill donations are greatly appreciated.
Wesley United Methodist Church to show "A Christmas Carol" and offer Bible Study
It is the Christmas Season. Join us on Sunday, November 25th at 4:00 p.m. to watch a favorite movie. You can see the classic “A Christmas Carol” in the fireside room of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Revive some memories from your earlier years or introduce the classic to the younger generation.
There will be a Bible Study the following 4 Wednesdays to discuss the “Redemption of Scrooge”.