Events And Activities

Vinton golf enthusiasts are invited to the enter the July 16 VU tournament. Details are below: Vinton Unlimited 3-person Best Shot Golf Tournament July 16th at the Vinton Country Club Tee times at 2:00pm and 5:00pm Registration is open to the public Just $30 for 9 holes and $50 for 18 holes (carts are available but must be reserved in advance) Registration includes Green Fees, Food, and Give-a-ways 50/50 Raffle at the course Call or E-mail the Vinton Unlimited Office at 472-3955 or nathan@vintonia.

After months of planning and many donations of time, effort and money by many in the Vinton area, the annual Party in the Park celebration begins tonight.  First the Farmers Savings Bank Community Appreciation Dinner takes place at 5 p.m. outside the bank. Free hot dogs, pop and chips will be served. The Kiddie Parade begins at 6:30 p.

The Parkinson's Support Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Windsor Manor. This month the Virginia Gay therapy department is coming to speak about options and resources for those with Parkinson's and general movement and strengthening tips. Join us for encouragement, support, education, and refreshments.

Thursday, June 24 Free Kid Friendly Fun! 5 pm FSB Community Picnic Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks provided AT FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST 6:30 pm Kiddie Parade LINE UP AT FARMERS SAVINGS BANK          Kids in fifth grade and under are invited to dress up and decorate bikes, strollers or wagons and join the fun! Activities on Courthouse Lawn Carnival Games with prizes Hoola Hoop Competition Beach Attire Contest AND MORE!     7:15 pm Schmidt Family Band Friday, June 25 Riverside Park Free Family Fun! 6 pm                Kid’s Games and Activities 6:30 pm          Vinton Community Band 7:30 pm          The High Road Band  Dark                Palace in the Park “Surf’s Up” Food Vendors: Thursday-Friday, 6-9 pm Saturday, June 25 Riverside Park Free for the Kids! 11 am - 3 pm   FFA Petting Zoo 11 am - 3 pm   Pony Rides Noon - 2 pm    Train Rides Noon - 3 pm    Kids Crafts Noon - 4:30 pm    Kid Again Inflatables 6:30 pm - 8 pm     Kid Again Inflatables Sports Competition 8 am    5K Fun Run/Walk 10 am  Adult Kickball Tournament 11 am  Disc Golf Tournament 1 pm    Dodgeball Tournament 2 pm    Bags for Burns Memorial Tournament 2 pm    Horseshoe Tournament Live Entertainment 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Acts include the Joan Cooling Dancers, local performers and Vinton’s own version of the popular NBC TV show, “Minute to Win It” Final schedule will be announced closer to the festival and will be posted on the VPRD website, www.

On Tuesday, June 29 from 1:30-6 p.m. at the Welsey united Methodist Church the Red Cross will be taking donations of blood.  For an appointment please contact Kristie at 472-4292 or Davcdavis@mebbs.com

  A film showcase for youth Participants create and submit a 1 to 5 minute film to be evaluated. The top three films in each category will be screened at the Iowa 4-H Film Festival event. Judges select winners for each category award and Best of Festival award, and Festival audience members will vote for the People’s Choice award.

The Triumphant Brass from Maranatha Baptist Bible College of Watertown, Wisconsin will present a concert of sacred music sponsored by Faith Baptist Church of Vinton on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the US Bank Community Building at 401 A Avenue, Vinton, IA. The Triumphant Brass members will be presenting a variety of conservative Christian brass selections.

Cooling Dance Center will hold their 20th Anniversary Dance Recital entitled " Dance Crossing"  today, Saturday June 5th at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. as well as on Sunday June 6th at the same times.  (These are corrected times) The recital will be held at the VSHS Auditorium, admission is $3.00

TONIGHT - The Red Cedar Chamber Music will present "Kaspar the friendly..." at the United Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton.  Concert begins at 7 p.m. For tickets or more information call 472-5109 or 472-4202. ----- Mount Auburn will hold it's Flag day celebration on Saturday, June 5th, in the Mt.

The program this year is about the importance of water in our live; weather. oceans, rivers, ponds, and teh animals that live on, in  or near the water. Children ages 2-18 are invited to register for a variety of programs at the Vinton Public Library, located at  2nd Ave. Chidlren may register beginining today, June 4.  To register, simply fill out a form at the library or click HERE to download a form to bring in.