Events And Activities

Below are some events set for June in Center Point: June 4—Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale:  new Library community room, 8:30-2:00.  Hardcover books 50 cents, paperbacks 25.  Also Friends bake sale. June 5—Center Point Historical Society Player Piano Party featuring “The Fifties and Sixties,” 2 to 4, Depot Museum.

Reality Check is a student lead advocacy group that strives to improve the quality of our schools and community through prevention strategies focused on substance abuse issues.  Over the past few years they have been active in educational activities, acts of service and prevention efforts with the Above The Influence Coalition.   A great opportunity is taking place this summer that allows for members of Reality Check to participate in a national student training that focuses on leadership development and equipping students to implement changes in their communities.

Space is filling up for the Taste of Vinton scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 3-7pm. The event begins with registration in front of Cooling Dance Studio (corner of 4th Street & A Ave) where you will check-in, receive your passport and other information. You will then travel through the Vinton community sampling a variety of products while comparing notes and learning about each selection by our experts! Each sample item is available for purchase right in Vinton! Please check out the ‘Taste of Vinton’ page on Facebook and be sure to share it with your friends! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

On Tuesday, May 10 in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Cafeteria & Auditorium, we invite you to join the music and art departments for a celebration of Fine Arts!   The event begins when the high school doors open at 6:00pm.  Take this opportunity to peruse the art displayed in the cafeteria!   At 6:30pm the choir will host a Thank You and recognition of all individuals and businesses who donated to our Robe Fundraiser.

 Join the Vinton Guild of Fine Arts to celebrate our new studio space at the Old West School! Also enjoy a Silent Auction and refreshments. The Gala is a participating location in the Taste of Vinton event, presented by Vinton Unlimited. Free admission; Room 28, Old West School, 811 D. Ave. For more information, call Barb Campbell at 319.560.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet May 9, 2016  at the home of Brenda  Hackbarth at 1:30. Note change of meeting place.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Education Association will honor the district's retirees and present award during its annual reception on Wednesday, May 11. The event takes place from 4-5:30 p.m. at the VS administration office. Honorees include: 2016 VSCSD Retirees: Melvin Hurst – 44 yrs. Diane Hesson – 38 yrs. Myra Kearns – 31 yrs.

Flourishing Families of Benton and Iowa Counties is pleased to announce a free training open to anyone living or working in Benton or Iowa Counties. Immersion 101 training, is an introduction to the four strategies of Community Partnerships: Shared Decision Making, Individualized Course of Action, Policy and Practice Change, and Neighborhood and Community Networking.

It's that time of the year for the Vinton Garden Club annual plant sale scheduled for Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in the open class building. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The members are busy potting up perennial plants for the public to purchase. President, Fran Stueck said, “I would buy plants from someone locally that has been growing them in their garden, because you know they are hardy in this area.

Vinton Today has learned that the 5th Annual Flaughless 5K, in honor of VS alum Dan Flaugh, will be the last one. Organizer Georgia Meeker Sysouchanh sent out the following announcment this morning: After careful thought and consideration, I’ve decided this year’s race on Saturday, October 15, 2016 will be the last race. It was a difficult decision to make but I feel that we have had a very successful four years and plan to make our 5th and Final Flaughless 5K the best yet! I would like to thank each of you for your continued support.