Events And Activities
Master Gardeners Webinar Highlights School Garden Connections
Earn CEU credits learning how local communities partner with gardeners
The final session from the Iowa State Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners winter webinar series on how to support local food systems will be held on Thursday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ISU Extension county offices across Iowa.
World Day of Prayer celebrated at Shellsburg's First Presbyterian Church
World Day of Prayer Jesus said “Do you understand what I have done for you?”
Women, men and children in more than 10 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer. World Day of Prayer will begin at the first sunrise on Friday, March 6, 201, in the Pacific region and following the Earth’s orbit will spread all around the world.
Harvest Christian Fellowship to host Josh Radford
FAITH AND FIRE MEETING will be Thursday, March 5, 6:30 pm at Harvest Christian Fellowship located at 1201 C Avenue, Vinton.
Revivalist JOSH RADFORD has been in ministry for the last 22 years. He has served in many different areas of ministry, most notably for Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne as Youth Pastor. Josh has a prophetic voice to this generation and carries a powerful message of Revival.
Northey to speak at Research Farm, March 18
NASHUA – Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Ag Economist Mike Duffy will speak at the annual meeting of the Northeast Iowa Agricultural Experimental Association (NEIAEA) at the ISU Northeast Research Farm near Nashua.
The program starts at 9:30 a.m. with a Call to Order for the board meeting. From 10:00 a.m. to Noon will be key presentations from Bill Northey and Mike Duffy.
Eastern Iowa Hay Producers plan annual meeting March 19
Area hay and forage producers are invited to attend the 32ndt Annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association (EIHPA) Annual Meeting and Conference on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Buzzy’s in Welton. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the program scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
This year’s conference will focus on forage rotation and cover crops.
Vinton event to explore impact of Victorian life on women and society
A program entitled "Straight-Laced Girls, Uptight Ladies, and Loose Women" will take place Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the Ray House in Vinton.
Join us as we welcome Kathy Wilson, Director of the Granger House Museum in Marion, for an entertaining look at the changing role of American women in the 18th and 19th centuries including:
What it really means to be “straight-laced”.
Celtic Guitarist Jerry Barlow to perform at Vinton Public Library March 12
The Vinton Public Library is pleased to welcome acclaimed Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow for a special concert. The event will be held Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 PM at the Library, 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton. The program is free to the community. Light refreshments will follow.
Barlow is a warm, accessible performer and storyteller. Vinton After 5 Club to meet on Tuesday March 10
Vinton After 5 Club on Tuesday March 10, will be entertained by Larry Holst on the concertina. Our speaker Kay Clary from Blair Nebraska will be speaking on "Grow Where You Are Planted.". For reservations call Bev Citanio at 472-2171.
Breast Cancer Survivors to meet at Windsor Manor
Breast Cancer Survivors will meet at Windsor Manor at 5:30 in the dining room Tuesday, March 3. We will plan to eat together and work tying blankets. If you can call for reservations, it is appreciated: Lisa Staab 472-5255, Angie Stueck 472-2994 or Janet Woodhouse 472-4862.
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, March 9
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, March 9, at 1:30 at the home of Brenda Hackbarth assisted by Pat DeKlotz. Pat will give the program on Iowa Projects. There will be Installation of officers and initiation of a new member.