Events And Activities
Cooking, not dancing: Salsa contest returns to Farmers Market
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department and the Vinton Farmers Market will once again host its annual Salsa Contest on Thursday, August 11th. For those interested in participating, there is no fee for entry and no pre-registration is required.
The rules of the contest are simple:
1. Individuals may enter one OR both types of salsa
2.
American Legion to hold Fish Fry August 12
Friday, August 12, from 4-7 p.m. the American Legion will hold their FIsh Fry. The Legion is located at 105 R Ave. in Vinton.
The menu will include:
Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake
Adults: $8.00
Children 5 to 12: $4.00
Children under 5: Free
All you can eat while supplies last.
The Bar will be open.
Canoeing event to teach basics as well as safety
Join the county naturalist for some canoeing fun at Hannen Lake and Rodgers Park. We will go over some basic canoeing tips and safety then get out on the water for some practice, a game, and free paddling. This is a free event. All kids will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please call 319-472-4942 with any questions.
Hannen Lake August 11th, 12:30pm-2:30pm by the boat ramp. Honor Flight fund-raiser to include plane-pulling, flights for kids
The Eastern Iowa Honor Flights organization is welcoming all area residents to a unique fund-raising event this Saturday, Aug. 6.
This exciting new family-friendly event will include a plane pulling contest, plane rides from the Young Eagles, static displays from our military and emergency services, fighter plane from University of Iowa, climbing wall from the National Guard, food and drink for purchase, and the opportunity to meet and thank some of our brave Veterans.
PEO News Chapter MZ
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 8, at 1:30, at the IBSSS with hostess, Nancy Beckman, assisted by Joan Hyde.
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.