Events And Activities

The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 10:00 am at Culver's Greenhouse in Marion, IA.  Our speakers were Rachel and Jennifer, they gave us a tour of the greenhouse and talked about the “new varieties for 2015”.  We shopped in the gift shop then had our club meeting in the board room in the executive building.

Ecumenical services  Monday 3/30 -  morning service @ Harvest (7:00-7:30) - continental bkfst after Tuesday 3/31 - morning service @ First Christian (7:00-7:30) - continental bkfst after Wednesday  4/1 - morning service @ St. Mary's (7:00-7:30) - continental bkfst after Thursday 4/2 - morning service @ Blessed Hope, hosted by Oak Grove (7:00-7:30) - continental bkfst after Friday 4/3 - Good Friday service @ BLESSED HOPE - 12:00 - 12:40 Vinton Presbyterian Church   Holy Week Services at Vinton Presbyterian Church Maundy Thursday, April 2         7:00 p.

Jimberly's in Newhall was full of friends, classmates and relatives of Emma Redlinger, who gathered to remember the Vinton girl who died Feb. 28, at age 14. The benefit for her family includes a raffle, pancake breakfast Sunday morning, and a live auction.  See the event Facebook page, with more photos of the donated items,HERE.

An Indianapolis Colts jersey signed by former NFL player (and Iowa Hawkeye) Bob Sanders and an autographed Danica Patrick jacket are among dozens of items donated for the two-day benefit in memory of Emma Redlinger that begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jimberly's Newhall.  Many items and gift certificates from area businesses will be offered via silent auction.

180 Volunteers 1 Hour 20,000+ meals "For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat."  Matthew 25:35 Come be the body of Christ and help package meals to feed the hungry, locally and globally. Vinton Feeds the World God's Work, Our Hands   Sunday, September 13, 2015 1:00p.m.

The Garrison Library Board is organizing  an Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale on Monday, March 30th @ 6:00 pm. It will be held rain or shine at the new library.

Make plans now to join in the fun at Wildcat Golf Course on Saturday, June 13th!! The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) was formed in 2011 as a community improvement group and has been successful in providing volunteers and funding for a variety of projects in Shellsburg. The group will be hosting their 4th annual golf outing on Saturday, June 13th at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg, with a 9:00am shotgun start.

Central Lutheran School in Newhall is hosting their annual Kindergarten and Preschool Roundup in April. Kindergarten Roundup will be held in the morning on Wednesday, April 15th. Each child is encouraged to bring their favorite “stuffed animal” to accompany them during roundup. Arrival time is 8:15am and pickup is at 12:00pm. Skills assessments, hearing screenings, vision screenings begin while parents meet with the teacher and principal at 8:30.

Spring Fling Central Lutheran School-Newhall Saturday, April 18th Schedule of Events: Games, Raffle & Silent Auction 4-6 pm Food available until 6:15 pm "Heads or Tails" Game 6:30 pm Live Auction starts at 6:45 pm   Come win an IPAD Air2 (64GB)!!! *Donated by Newhall Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy, Dr.

The Master Gardener Extravaganza will take place Sat., April 18, from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center in Vinton. Pre-register by April 1st for $30, after April 1, $35. The program offers Master Gardener 6 hours CEU. Send registration to Benton County Extension, 501 1st Ave., Vinton, IA 52349. Please include name, address, phone, and email with your payment.