Events And Activities

Brandon Church of Christ to hold VBS

Please come join Brandon Church of Christ, located at 306 East St. in Brandon, for VBS Splash and an evening full of games, stories, crafts and snacks.  Wear your beach clothes! VBS will be held August 10-12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kids Pizza Party Tonight

Vinton Presbyterian Church will be hosting a FREE KIDS PIZZA PARTY tonight from 5-6:30, the only requirement is that the kids be Kindergarten thru 5th grade! The folks from Americorps will entertain them from 530 to 630.

PEO MZ to meet Monday, carpool to Cedar Rapids

The P.E.O. Chapter MZ group will meet at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, to car pool to Cedar Rapids.

New bike is top prize in first Old Creamery Nature Trail Bicycle Poker Run

Grand prize for best poker hand is a classic bicycle donated by Where Two Corners Meet in Dysart. The first Old Creamery Nature Trail Poker run will take place Saturday, Aug. 7, on the trail. The top prize is the bicycle pictured here. Details are below.   WHEN: Saturday August 7, 2010 10:00 am to 2:00 pm WHERE: Old Creamery Nature Trail (Vinton, Garrison, Dysart) DISTANCE: 14 mile out and back course or 28 mile out and back course.

Vinton Shellsburg School Calendar for August

School will be back in session this month!  Here's a look at the caledar for this month! CLICK HERE Band Parents—Please attend the Potluck/Informational Meeting Saturday, Aug. 7th at 6:00 pm in the HS Commons. Varied Class Schedules for August 17 & 18 ALL kindergarten students at Vinton-Shellsburg will have a 'special‘ schedule the first two days of school.

Bringing Hawaii to Vinton

Windsor Manor will be hosting a Hawaiian Luau that is open to thepublic  on Monday afternoon, August 9th from 2-4pm.  There will be live music and tropical refreshments! Windsor Manor is located at 1807 W 5th St. in Vinton.  Questions call  319-472-2060.

Windsor Manor on the Move to end Alzheimer's

We’re on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s. Windsor Manor will again have a team walking in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk being held on Saturday, September 18 at Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids. This walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support - and it calls on people of all ages to take action in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

Ice Cream Social This weekend

This Sunday, August 1, from 2-5 p.m. hop in the car and head over to the Lutheran Home for their ice cream social. There will be fun, entertainment, fun, homemade pies, fun, a bake sale, fun, country store, fun, grab bags, fun, games and donation drawings...and did I mention it's fun? Help them raise some money for a new medication cart and table linens.

Team Vinton looking for more teammates

Registration is being taken to enter the "Especiall For You" Breast Cancer Walk will be held in Cedar Rapids on October 10. If you are interested in joining Team Vinton, please stop in at Tharp Design for more information.

Eden Township Picnic this coming week

The Eden Township picnic is going to be held in the round shelter house at Riverside Park. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. on August 5th for a social time.  Supper will begin at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to bring a dish to share and table service. Eden Aid will be providing beverages.