Events And Activities
Fundraiser event for the Brennen Still Family this Saturday
A fundraising event will be held on Saturday, February 8, at the US Bank Building from 4-9 p.m A freewill donation will be accepted to benefit the family of Brennen Still as they face additional expenses at this time. For the full story, click here!
8th Annual Back Roads Boho Market to be held in Dysart June 6th Vendors needed
The Dysart Development Corporation is now accepting vendor applications for the 8th Annual Back Roads Boho Market. The event will take place on June 6th from 9 am to 3 pm on Main Street in Dysart. The annual event features vintage, handmade arts and crafts, up-cycled items, food and fun. Download an application from our Back Roads Vendors Facebook page, discoverdysart.
Vinton Popcorn to host Movie night featuring Frozen on February 21
We are very excited to announce another Free Movie Night! The movie shown in the high school auditorium will be, “Froze.” The movie will be shown on Friday, February 21st, at 7 PM. We can't wait to see you there!
A Winter Open Swim to be held February 16
On Sunday, February 16, 2020, beginning at 2:00 PM and running until 4:00 PM, there will be an open swim. Get out of the house and join us for Winter Open Swim at the Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School indoor pool! Only $4/person when you arrive!
Red Cedar Shooters to hold Chili Supper
The Red Cedar Shooters will hold a Chili Supper on Saturday, February 22nd from 4-7 p.m. at the Isaac Walton League, 5667 24th Ave. Dr. in Vinton. $6 for all you can eat, ages 5 and under are Free.There will be silent auction items donated by Theisens and Palo Outdoor. Raffles include a Mossberg 500 donated by Tactical Creations and Ruger 450 Bushmaster donated by Whitetail.
Daddy/Daughter Date Night February 8th
There will be a Daddy/Daughter Date Night on Saturday, February 8th from 4-6 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center. Fathers, daughters, grandfathers, granddaughters, uncles and nieces are all invited to enjoy an evening of fun, music, dancing and refreshments. New this year: ice cream sundae bar! Event held at the Skate Rink.GRADES: K - 6thFEE: $20/
V-S Band Soup Supper/Pink Night TONIGHT
The Vinton-Shellsburg Band Department’s Annual Soup Supper will be held tonight, Friday, January 31sr!Come grab a bowl of Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup and pie for $6, and come back for seconds (and thirds)! It's all you can eat!This would be a perfect way to prepare to cheer on the Vinton-Shellsburg Girls Basketball team.Serving begins at 5:00 p.
Killers of the Flower Moon the book of the month for the February Book Club
Did you know....that there are active book clubs meeting at the Library? In February both book groups are reading Killers of the Flower Moon. The groups meet on the 3rd Monday of February at 10 am and the 4th Monday at 6 pm. The library has copies of the book to check out. This particular book is a nonfiction book about the Osage Native Americans, oil and their land, murder and the FBI.
Celebration Saturday Coming in August
Mark your calendar!Celebration Saturday will be held on August 15, 2020. Hosted by Vinton Unlimited, there will by music again by 5 Second Rule and Standing Hampton.The event will be held in Celebration park. The park will open at 4:30 p.m. with the local bands taking the stage. Grab a bite to eat from local food vendors or stop at the beer tent which will be available for those 21 and older.
Tenderloin Dinner at Legion
The George G. Luckey Post 57 in Vinton will hold a Tenderloin Dinner on Thursday, January 23 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and running until 7:00 p.m.