Events And Activities
Kiwanis Meets Each Tuesday; plan special projects, Easter Egg Hunt
The Vinton area Kiwanis Club meets each Tuesday at noon at The Pizza Ranch.
This week's program was presented by Bob Mahood and Dave Henkel, who spoke about their locally created fishing rods. Also included were rod pieces created by local wood worker, Tom Garwood.
Vinton is fortunate to have such a talented group of craftsmen!
Kiwanis is made up of local business people as well as people who are interested in the community.
Planting and Managing Native Grasses and Flowers MEETING TONIGHT
Spring is on the way, if you want to learn about planting and managing native grasses and flowers, the Benton County IRVM (Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management) Committee will be hosting a meeting at 7:00 P.M., March 18, 2010 at the Farmer Savings Bank and Trust, 401 B Ave,(use west door). The Iowa Coordinator of County IRVM programs, Kirk Henderson will be the featured speaker.
The 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.
Knights of Columbus donate to ARC, Special Olympics
The Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive, for People with Disabilities was held in August, raised more than $1,000 for area organizations.
The Vinton KC presented two checks for $612.60 each to representatives Tara Cornelius of ARC of Eastern Iowa and Brian Larkin of Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympics.
Knights of Columbus members represent St. Brandon United Methodist Church Hosts Community Supper
The Brandon United Methodist Church will be hosting a community supper at no charge on saturday March 20, 6:00 p.m. mean and 7:00 p.m. music provided by The Jewels.
There is also an after school program the offers homework help and healthy snack to all school age youth. This is available Mondays 4-6 p.m.
The Brandon Methodist Ch
Help Us Change The Statistics
On March 29th, 6:30 p.m., there will be a meeting at the Vinton City Hall located at 310 A Ave. in Vinton. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss tips and advice on talking with your children before they start drinking.
Learn about the Benton County Above the Influence Coalition and how you can get involved in making changes in your community and your state.
Freedom Quilts 'Made With Love To Comfort You'
Betty Nielsen of Fonda, Iowa began this project as a response to the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Betty’s project has provided thousands of Freedom Quilts to be given to the 9-11 victims’ families and to soldiers’ families. You are invited to come and hear Betty’s story about this project!
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1206 C Avenue Vinton, Iowa
Saturday, April 17
Coffee served at 9:30 a.
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School students present 'It's about time'
The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School students will present the annual spring play production on Thursday and Friday, March 18 & 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Tilford elementary auditorium. This year’s theme, “It’s About Time” will showcase more than thirty talented young students and six guest performers. VS Jazz Band learns time of State Championship performance
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Jazz Band knew they were heading to compete for a Jazz Band Championship before this past weekend, they just didn’t know what time they would perform in Des Moines on April 13, 2010. The high school jazz band and Director Karl Smith topped off an outstanding competition season on Saturday with a resounding 1st place finish at the Charles City Festival.
Native grasses, flowers seminar Thursday, March 18
Spring is on the way, if you want to learn about planting and managing native grasses and flowers, the Benton County IRVM (Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management) Committee will be hosting a meeting at 7:00 P.M., March 18, 2010 at the Farmer Savings Bank and Trust, 401 B Ave,(use west door). The Iowa Coordinator of County IRVM programs, Kirk Henderson will be the featured speaker.