Events And Activities
PEO Chapter MZ to meet Monday, December 14
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, December 14, at 1:30, at the home of Brenda Hackbarth assisted by Bonnie Rohlena. Brenda will present the program.
Cooling Dancers Winter Extravaganza set for Dec. 12-13
The holiday season will come alive through dance this weekend as the Cooling Dance Center of Vinton presents its annual Winter Dance Extravaganza at the VSHS Auditorium.
Children of all ages from all across the Cedar Valley are busy polishing their dance performances for the annual weekend showcase. Routines include tap, ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance all set to festive music. Santa Paws is coming to town!
Santa Paws will be returning to the Friends of the Shelter adoption center THIS Sunday from noon-4pm.
Each 4x6 photo is $5.00 and will be given on-site. All are welcome-two legged or four and we'd love to see everyone there!
Please help us spread the word!
Friends of the Shelter Adoption Center is located at 211 West 4th Street in Vinton. Country Christmas Walk in Shellsburg to raise funds for Freedom Rock
A Country Christmas Walk in Shellsburg will provide an opportunity to shop for holiday gift and decoration items at the Shellsburg American Legion and in downtown Shellsburg this Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be crafters and vendors at the Legion hall. The library will offer a bake sale and gift-wrapping, as well as a cookie sale.
Breakfast with Santa, Kids Craft Day set for Dec. 12
Breakfast with Santa will take place this Saturday, December 12th at 9 AM at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center.
Bring your appetite and wishlist because Santa Claus is coming to town! Load up the entire family and join us for a delicious hot breakfast and visit with Santa as we celebrate this festive time of year. The cost is $5 per person and all registrations must be submitted by Wednesday, December 9th.
Chapter HG, P.E.O. to meet December 12
Chapter HG, P.E.O. will meet on Saturday, December 12th for a Christmas Brunch at 9:00 A.M. at the home of Kathy Mossman.
Wear your favorite Christmas sweater!
23rd Annual Christmas Festival in Brandon Events December 4th & 5th
The 23rd Annual Christmas Festical in Brandon will be held December 4th and 5th.
The following activities will be held at the Candy Cane Lane in the Community Center Friday& Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m.(unless otherwise noted) The Community Center is located at 802 Main Street.
Santa Claus
Santa will be arriving if you would like to have your picture taken from 5:00 - 8:30 p.
Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Mt. Auburn to be held December 12
The small town of Mt. Auburn, located about 20 miles south of Waterloo, is hosting a Wreath Across America Ceremony on December 12, 2015. The ceremony will start at 11:00am and coincides with the national program, headquartered out of Columbia Falls, ME.
In 1992 the owner of a greenhouse in the area had a surplus of fresh made Christmas wreaths.
Queen of Saints announces schedule of servces
Queen of Saints schedule of services.
Christmas Eve
12/24/2015 4:00 PM Immaculate Conception, Van Horne
12/24/2015 6:30 PM St. John, Blairstown
12/24/2015 9:00 PM St. Michael, Norway
Christmas Day
12/25/2015 9:00 AM St.
Breast Cancer Survivors to meet December 14
We will meet Monday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m. for our annual holiday get together at Windsor Manor in the dining room.
Please bring hors d'oeuvres to share and a gift for the exchange. $10 limit for gifts.
Table service will be provided. If you have questions, please call Angie Tharp 472-2994, Lisa Staab 472-5255 or Janet Woodhouse 472-4862.