Events And Activities
St. Baldrick's: Mom of young cancer survivor seeks head-shaving volunteers
Two years after Amillianna King's “No More Chemo” party, her mother continues to help other families who were touched by childhood cancer.
Stephanie King is organizing her third annual St. Baldrick's event, where she and other volunteers will submit to a head-shaving to show solidarity with children like her daughter who have experienced cancer and related side-effects such has hair loss.
Alice United Methodist Church Men's Ice Cream Social August 7
Alice United Methodist Church, will hold the Men's Ice Cream Social August 7
Serving from 4:00-7:30 PM
The menu includes: Barbecue Pork and Maidrite Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Chips, Desserts and Ice Cream with Toppings!
Cost: FREE WILL DONATION
All proceeds go toward medical expenses for Aubry Attwood and Carley Neustel
BAKE SALE:proceeds to Church Circles
Alice United Methodist Church is located 4 1/2 miles east of Center Point on the Central City Highway.
Countdown to 10th annual Boomtown begins
Our Vinton Boomtown Committee had a "prep" meeting last night with the Vinton Police Dept., and we are very pleased to say that the plans are all coming together nicely!! We did think we should take advantage of the remaining 30 days to remind our Facebook Friends of a few things, and as always, ask you to share the information!
Vinton Boomown takes place Friday, Aug. Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew in Vinton July 29-30th
The International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be in Vinton on July 29th and 30th to talk trails, teach proper trail building technique and spend quality time digging in the dirt. This visit is one of about 40 stops on the 2016 nationwide tour and everyone is invited to attend the weekend’s events at no cost. Annual Shellsburg Lions Golf Cart Gala August 13
Please be sure to mark your calendar for the 1st Annual Shellsburg Lions Golf Cart Gala on Aug 13. The Shellsburg Lions along with Pearl St Social Club and Coops Roadhouse are sponsoring a parade of golf carts (decorated or not) and ANY OTHER entries. The parade starts at 5:00 pm from the school and the street dance at 7:00 pm.
American Legion raises funds for the Benton Co. Freedom Rock Saturday, July 30
WHO: The Vinton American Legion
WHAT: Burgers and Brats Fry
WHERE: Fareway's Parking Lot
WHEN: Saturday July 30th, 11:00 to 2:00
COST: Freewill Donation
In addition to burgers and brats we will be serving potato chips and lemonade.
All proceeds go to the Benton County Freedom Rock
Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Aug. 8
Breast Cancer Survivors Will meet Monday August 8 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. Fiver dollar donation for the meal. Reservations not required.
Sweet Corn Fundraiser to sponsor in town Missions projects
Blessed Hope Church will be holding their annual Sweetcorn Sale at Hummel Park featuring the Lutz Farm Sweetcorn...the park is located across from McDowell's.
Corn will be $4 for a baker's dozen, funds go to sponsor the in town missions projects.
Corn will be available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 32nd Annual Vinton Cruise set for tomorrow
The 32nd Annual Vinton Cruise will take place tomorrow, July 23.
Hundreds of vehicles from all over Iowa and beyond are expected. Owners will begin arriving at around 3 p.m. when registration begins.
The cruise will begin at 7 p.m.
See the event Facebook page HERE.
Waterball at night: Vinton Fire Department event set for Friday
Vinton firefighter Dennis Bramow is organizing the Vinton Fire Department's first-ever "Waterball at Night" event.
The contests will take place on 4th Street, in front of the Benton County Courthouse. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; the contests begin at 7.
The public is invited to come watch.
See the event Facebook page HERE.