Events And Activities
Old Creamery Nature Trail
The Old Creamery Nature Trail is just over 14 miles in length and runs
from Vinton through Garrison to Dysart. The trail is open for the use
of walkers, runners, bicyclists, bird watchers and nature
enthusiasts. The trail base is primarily composed of limestone and we
do our best to keep it mowed and sprayed during the warm weather
months.
Local Coalition Announces Summer Youth Summit
The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition is proud to announce the receipt of a grant totaling more than $4000 from the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) that will allow the group to produce a youth summit during the summer of 2010. The summit will be youth led and will focus on how alcohol and drugs affect youths’ futures.
Share Your Ideas at our Open Meeting!
The first few days of “Vinton Today” are behind us and we’re very pleased with the fantastic support; thanks for your votes of confidence! We logged more than 350 hits on the “Vinton Today” within the first few hours and in just a few days more than 150 people have become fans of Vinton Today’s Facebook page.
BCHS performs 'You Can't Take it with You'
Zaniness ruled onstage at Benton Community High School this past weekend with their spring production of the classic comedy "You Can't Take It with You." In this show, the free-spirited Sycamore family tries to teach the uptight Kirbys that there's more to life than making money. Production dates were Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27.
Holy Week at a Glance March 29-April2
Prepare for a blessed Easter by worshipping as a Christian community every day during Holy Week. The Vinton Area Ministerial Association offers a daily ecumenical service at the following area churches:
Monday, March 29 at 7am: Presbyterian Church, 608 1st Avenue, Vinton with a continental breakfast to follow.
Tuesday, March 30 at 7am: Blessed Hope Church, 1509 South M Avenue, Vinton with a continental breakfast to follow. Sunday Night Live At Blessed Hope
Sunday Night Live! Tomorrow evening (Sunday, March 21st) @ 6 p.m. at Blessed Hope Church (the church on the hill behind Theisens in Vinton). It is a contemporary, non-denominational worship service, with local musicians. Casual setting, so come as you are and bring a friend.
4th STREET DINER NEWS
4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761
Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
A choice of salads is available on the buffet. Everyone is WELCOME!
Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their spouse (regardless of age) is $2.75 for the meal.
Area Services for March 21-28
Tuesday, March 23rd
Stewart Memorial and Garrison United Methodist Churches
24 Hours that Changed the World
Lenten Study (GUMC)
6:00 p.m. Light Potluck Supper
7:00 p.m. “The Torture and Humiliation of the King”
Wednesday, March 24th
Trinity Lutheran Church-Vinton
Midweek Lenten Services: 7:00 p.m.
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Family Fitness Fair on April 24, 2010
The Tilford PTO is sponsoring a Family Fitness Fair on April 24, 2010 from 9AM-12PM. The goal of the event is to promote health awareness and fitness. There will be activity stations, exercise demonstrations, healthy eating samples and some fun relays to get everyone moving! Any business interested in setting up a booth, doing a demonstration during the event or with further questions should contact Melissa Sivola at 319-214-4053.
Middle School Choirs to Present March Concert Tuesday
The Vinton-Shellsburg Grade Middle School Choirs will present a March Concert on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
The varied concert program will include a sea chantey, folk songs from America, Jamaica and Scotland, a nonsense song and a gospel song.
Eighth grade chorus students that participated in the East Central Iowa Choral Director’s Association Honor Choir in February will be highlighted in the concert.