Events And Activities
Relay for Life: A time to remember, celebrate and fight back against cancer
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County will be Friday, June 13, at the Benton Community High School Track, Van Horne.
The west entrance to the track is on north Main Street and, weather permitting, parking will be on the grass south of the track. The opening ceremony is at 6 p.m. Benton County American Legion members will participate in the flag raising.
2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market June 27 & 28
The 2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market. Vinton, Iowa, is only 23 days away!!
We have over 40 dealers/vendors and the VFW/Amvets will be here with food!!
Mark JUNE 27 & 28 on your calendar. The time is 8 to 5 each day.
We have a variety of items from antiques, primitives, glassware, pottery, outside items, purses, jewelry and lots more!! Remember this is a flea market so there is something for everyone!!
Still time to give me a call and get a space to sell! Call 319-472-3731.
Glow Ball Mini-Golf event set for June 6
This Friday, June 6th, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its annual 'Glow Ball Mini-Golf' at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center Miniature Golf Course. This event will begin at approximately 9 PM and is only $2 per round. There will even be a number of glow-in-the-dark prizes awarded! Come on out and challen
Benton County Conservation offering Basket Class
Back by popular demand, Benton County Conservation is offering another basket class. Join instructor, Jennifer Heckmann, as we create this versatile, leather-handled teal and natural basket.
Cost is only $50.00 and includes, all materials, instruction, and refreshments. Register by June 12th by calling 319-472-4942 or emailing kphelps@bentoncountyparks. Kablooey!!! Science Center presentation coming to Vinton June 11
The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is bringing “Kablooey!,” its summer library program to the Vinton Public Library on June 11th at 10:30 AM
The “Kablooey!” program is part of SCI’s Science @ Your Site outreach, which brings fun, engaging experiments to schools and libraries across Iowa.
With the help of SCI’s trained outreach presenters, “Kablooey!” will take children on an exciting journey through the three main states of matter, culminating in the discovery of why things go “boom.
Pet microchip event set for Saturday, June 7
The Friends of the Shelter, Inc., invite area pet owners to a microchip event this Saturday, June 7. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FOTSI downtown site at 211 W. 4th Street.
Cost is $25 per dog and $20 per cat and includes free registration into the 24 Pet Watch national data base.
Vinton Farmers Market kicks off season on June 5th
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be kicking off another Farmers market season on Thursday, June 5th. The market will once again be at the Vinton Rail Road Depot from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. every Thursday through September 25th.
On June 5th patrons will be treated to the great sounds of the StraitRun Band. This talented and energetic family will be entertaining you throughout the evening while you enjoy a hot grilled sandwich from Merchants Grilling.
Better Tomorrows Board to meet June 4
The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on June 4th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m. Topics of discussion will be Funding Sub-committee Recommendations; Web Site, Scholarships, Financials, Board Membership, Program Reports, FY ’15 Budget Approval, Staff & Board Evaluations and Site Visit Review Results.
If you are interested in becoming involved in Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa, please contact Heidi Schminke at 319-472-4543, e-mail: director@bettertomorrowseci.
Party in the Park Medallion Hunt starting soon
The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be starting the Medallion Hunt, once again for the 23rd Anniversary of Party in the Park. The Medallion Hunt will begin June 5 and end on June 26. This year’s hunt features eight locations with a bit of community history. Each family is eligible to find one medallion. You are encouraged to keep looking even if you have found a medallion because it really is a lot of fun, but please don’t share the location if you find it. Benefit Ride for E. Iowa Honor Flight set for May 31
On Saturday, May 31, 2014, there will be a benefit ride with all proceeds going to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The ride starts in Blairstown, goes to Newhall, Fairfax, Amana, Ladora, Belle Plaine, and ends up back in Blairstown. Registration starts at 11:00 AM, with the first bike out at 11:30 AM, and this event does include a scavenger hunt.