Events And Activities
PEO Chapter MZ
The local PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday April 26th at the home of Dola Hilmer, assisted by Dona Merchant, Dawn Larson will present the program.
Help the 4-H clubs with a donation
During the month of April, with a quick text message Iowans can vote for 4-H, make a $10 donation and increase the chances that Iowa 4-H will receive a $5,000 bonus from JCPenney to support 4-H youth development programs throughout the state.
It’s all part of the national 4-H Give2Vote Challenge, said Shelly Greving with the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
Urbana Christian Church to hold supper on April 24th
The Urbana Christian Church will hold a Swiss Steak Supper from 4p.m. until they are finished on Saturday April 24th.
Included in the meal will be a salad and dessert bar.
Adults $7.00, Children under 10 $4.00, Preschool aged children are free!
Vinton TTT to hold 2nd Annual Charity golf tournament
The local TTT chapter will be holding a Ladies Two-Person Best Shot Gold Tournament on Tuesday June 22. Shotgun starts at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per golfer, cash flight prizes. Dinner will be served in the clubhouse following each round.
Register at the Vinton Country Club 314 9th Ave. Vinton, or call 319-472-4052, e-mail vcc@mebbs.
Early Arts Study Club to meet
The Early Arts Study Club will be meeting at the home of Barbara Fuchs, 1010 Golf View Dr., Vinton, on Monday April 19th at 2 p.m.
Becky Primus will be presenting a program on the topic of "Silhouettes"
Anyone is welcome to attend.
Lions Club Gives Clickstop A Chance to Shine
Submitted By Heather Rast
4/15/10
At a Lions Club meeting yesterday, Don Eells gave Clickstop’s owner an opportunity to introduce his company to local business and community leaders.
Speaking to approximately 50 members, Tim Guenther discussed the company’s history, category expertise, and plans for growth including a new facility slated for January 2011.
Americorp speaks at Kiwanis Club
Vinton Kiwanis Club met at noon Tuesday April 13 for the regular meeting at Pizza Ranch in the back meeting room. The program was given by 4 Americorp members. Although members have visited the the past 2 seasons, this bunch was different. They told of their group projects, and personal volunteer experiences. However on a more specific slant, they also told of their attitude toward Iowa, and Vinton.
Vinton Women's Club to name Woman of the Year April 20
The Vinton Women's Club will be naming the 2010 Woman of the Year at the annual spring dinner on April 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Country Club. Dinner reservations may be made with Lorraine Steinford at 472-2795.
Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' controversy: Some love it, some hate it at Palace
Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” is controversial – Palace patrons either can’t wait to see it or would rather have a tooth pulled. This film is rated PG and is artistically bright and colorful, but please be warned – the dark, confusing undertones (or are those blatant overtones?) present in the classic story, and capitalized upon by Burton in the movie, may be psychologically damaging to you and your impressionable youth.
Calling all Money Smart Kids in the Area
Money Smart week this year is April 17-24. In support of this event, the Iowa Bankers Association and Iowa Credit Union League are sponsoring the 4th Annual Money Smart Kid Essay Contest for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chigago outreach event. The winner will help promote financial iteracy for Money Smart Week.
One student will be named this year's Money Smart Kid, and receives a $1,000 College Savings Iowa account, funded jointly by the Iowa Bankers Association and the Iowa Credi Union League.