Events And Activities
Romance scam webinar set for Valentine's Day
Scammers are using dating sites and social media to lure many into predatory romantic relationships that rob victims of their life savings and often leave them emotionally devastated. Last year, Americans lost a record $547 million to romance scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission. One Iowan, Jane, is among those who lost money to an online suitor.
Fish Fry Fundraiser, Friday, February 11
The Vinton American Legion, Post 57 will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, February 11, from 5-7:00 p.m. (say that fast 5 times!)The meal will include Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake for $10.The Legion is located at 105 North R Ave., in Vinton. (The fish may be fried in a peanut oil blend.)Dine-in or carry out!
Adult Prom will be held this Saturday, February 12
The Vinton-Shellsburg Prom Committee has planned an Adult Prom Fundraiser Event. The event will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Wildcat Country Club located at 100 Wildcat Trail in Shellsburg.The event will take place from 7-11:00 p.m.Tickets $50 per Couple
or $30 Single
and are on sale now!Max Johnson & Center Stage Productions will be entertaining.
Vinton Fire Department Spring Fish Fry March 25
Punxsutawney Phil may have proclaimed 6 more weeks of winter but the Powers That Be of the VFD Fish Fry Committee made the following proclamation for all the land to hear: "Hear Ye Hear Ye, lest we suffer through 6 more weeks of winter, find comfort in knowing that in a mere 7 weeks we request the honor of your presence at our annual VFD Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser 2022.
CP Friends Celebrate Spring: Seussian Caring with Butterfly Program March 3
Spring will be coming again; it will be Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2. There will be little live things again, and Friends of the Center Point Library will be celebrating it all with a presentation on “Attracting Butterflies” by Dennis Schlicht.The free program will be Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at the Center Point Public Library.Dennis is a retired Central City and Cedar Rapids Washington high school biology teacher and a longtime Center Point Library Board member. Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day March 5
Vinton-Shellsburg High SchoolDuration: 4 hrPublic · Anyone on or off FacebookSaturday, March 5 - 7am -11amVinton Shellsburg High SchoolServing: pancakes, ham, sausage, eggs & refreshmentsADVANCE TICKETS $6Tickets at the door: $7*Tickets available at: Farmer's Savings Bank, Henkel Service Station, John's Quick Shop & through any Kiwanis Member.
Vinton Public Library Events for this week
Fresh Conversations / Thursday, February 10 at 11:00 amFresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+. The program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want to do: eat well and live well! Program courtesy of Iowa Dept. of Public Health.Teen Program: Human Pac-Man / Thursday, Feb. Shellsburg Library Events
The Shellsburg Book Club will meet on February 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shellsburg Library. Everyone is welcome. For any questions, please call Trish at 319-436-2182Shellsburg Library News flyerNEW BOOKSInvisible by Danielle SteelWish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultThe Beginning by Beverly LewisThe Devil’s Sea by Dirk CusslerA Stranger In The Lifeboat by Mitch AlbomNo One Will Miss Her by Kat RosenfieldDaughter Of The Morning Star by Craig JohnsonThe Boys by Ron HowardThree Sisters by Heather MorrisFlame by Helen HardtThe Tender Bar by J.
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Saturday, February 5
The Shellsburg American Legion continues to hold its Saturday morning breakfast from 8-10:00 a.m. We ask people to socially distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if they choose.Never forget that at every minute of every day, there are members of our Armed Forces in harm's way and we need to pray for their safety and return home soonWe appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.
FFA to hold Spaghetti Supper February 4th 5-8 p.m
The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be holding a free-will donation, dine in or grab-and-go spaghetti dinner on Friday, February 4th from 5-8 P.M. Enter the school through the activities entrance to access the Commons. This is a perfect change to enjoy a whole meal while you're at the Boys Basketball Game against Benton Community.