Events And Activities

It's that time of the year for the Vinton Garden Club annual plant sale scheduled for Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in the open class building. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The members are busy potting up perennial plants for the public to purchase. President, Fran Stueck said, “I would buy plants from someone locally that has been growing them in their garden, because you know they are hardy in this area.

Vinton Today has learned that the 5th Annual Flaughless 5K, in honor of VS alum Dan Flaugh, will be the last one. Organizer Georgia Meeker Sysouchanh sent out the following announcment this morning: After careful thought and consideration, I’ve decided this year’s race on Saturday, October 15, 2016 will be the last race. It was a difficult decision to make but I feel that we have had a very successful four years and plan to make our 5th and Final Flaughless 5K the best yet! I would like to thank each of you for your continued support.

P.E.O. Chapter HG will meet Monday night, April 25th at the home of Kathie Ervin at 7:30 P.M..  The program will be given by Pat Beatty. 

  Wednesday, May 4th 5 to 7pm or until gone   Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1206 C Avenue, Vinton   free will offering   Dinner includes: Pasta with marinara or alfredo sauce Garlic Bread Homemade salads and desserts All proceeds will go to purchase meals for Vinton Feeds the World food packaging event to be held on September 11th.

Mark your calendars for the Shellsburg American Legion Fish Fry Annual Spring Fish Fry on Friday, April 22 from 5 - 8 pm. Serving All you can eat Fish, Baked Potato, Salad bar, Juice & Coffee and cup cakes for dessert. Admission is Adults: $9, Kids 5-12: $6 and 4 & Under: Free. All proceeds to go to charities sponsored by the Legion.

Bring the women in your life and join us for a 4 course plated meal reminiscent of an English High Tea. Saturday May 7th  Blessed Hope Church 11:00 and 1:00 Reservations Available Adults $20 Children 10 & under $15 This event is open to the public and proceeds go towards our ministry of supporting moms in our community and funding our groups service projects.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at the home of Pat Floyd, at 1:30, Monday April 25.    Assistant Hostess is Marilyn Mehlhaus.  Kay Santman will give the program

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1206  C Avenue, Vinton is having a fundraiser dinner on Wednesday, May 4th from 5 to 7pm.  The dinner will include pasta with marinara or alfredo sauce, garlic bread, homemade salads and desserts.   A free will offering will be accepted.  100% of the proceeds will go to the Vinton Feeds the World 2016 food packaging event to be held on September 11th.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at the home of Pat Floyd Monday April 25.  Assistant Hostess is Marilyn Mehlhaus.  Kay Santman will give the program.

Come on ring those bells!!!……and sing a little too. A concert featuring the Handbell Choirs and Vocalists from the Vinton Presbyterian, Wesley United Methodist and Trinity Lutheran Churches, will be held on Sunday, April 17th at 2:00pm in the sanctuary of the Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 1st Ave. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.