Events And Activities
Shellsburg American Legion Riders 5th Annual Charity Ride
Mark your calendars!!! This Saturday, June 7th the Shellsburg American Legion Riders 5th Annual Charity Ride will ride for the veterans!
We will depart Shellsburg and proceed to Quasqueton, Central City, Waubeek, Troy Mills and end in Atkins.
We are a group of motorcycle enthusiasts, who are also proud members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and The Sons of The American Legion.
BCCB plans Free Fishing Weekend event June 7
The Benton County Conservation Board is planning a Free Fishing Weekend event at Rodgers Park, this Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to Noon.
Join the Benton County Conservation Naturalists and their brand new canoes out on the Lake for some boater safety tips and canoeing instruction.We will also have our fishing poles out for the public to use.
Relay for Life: A time to remember, celebrate and fight back against cancer
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County will be Friday, June 13, at the Benton Community High School Track, Van Horne.
The west entrance to the track is on north Main Street and, weather permitting, parking will be on the grass south of the track. The opening ceremony is at 6 p.m. Benton County American Legion members will participate in the flag raising.
2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market June 27 & 28
The 2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market. Vinton, Iowa, is only 23 days away!!
We have over 40 dealers/vendors and the VFW/Amvets will be here with food!!
Mark JUNE 27 & 28 on your calendar. The time is 8 to 5 each day.
We have a variety of items from antiques, primitives, glassware, pottery, outside items, purses, jewelry and lots more!! Remember this is a flea market so there is something for everyone!!
Still time to give me a call and get a space to sell! Call 319-472-3731.
Glow Ball Mini-Golf event set for June 6
This Friday, June 6th, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its annual 'Glow Ball Mini-Golf' at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center Miniature Golf Course. This event will begin at approximately 9 PM and is only $2 per round. There will even be a number of glow-in-the-dark prizes awarded! Come on out and challen
Benton County Conservation offering Basket Class
Back by popular demand, Benton County Conservation is offering another basket class. Join instructor, Jennifer Heckmann, as we create this versatile, leather-handled teal and natural basket.
Cost is only $50.00 and includes, all materials, instruction, and refreshments. Register by June 12th by calling 319-472-4942 or emailing kphelps@bentoncountyparks. Kablooey!!! Science Center presentation coming to Vinton June 11
The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is bringing “Kablooey!,” its summer library program to the Vinton Public Library on June 11th at 10:30 AM
The “Kablooey!” program is part of SCI’s Science @ Your Site outreach, which brings fun, engaging experiments to schools and libraries across Iowa.
With the help of SCI’s trained outreach presenters, “Kablooey!” will take children on an exciting journey through the three main states of matter, culminating in the discovery of why things go “boom.
Pet microchip event set for Saturday, June 7
The Friends of the Shelter, Inc., invite area pet owners to a microchip event this Saturday, June 7. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FOTSI downtown site at 211 W. 4th Street.
Cost is $25 per dog and $20 per cat and includes free registration into the 24 Pet Watch national data base.
Vinton Farmers Market kicks off season on June 5th
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be kicking off another Farmers market season on Thursday, June 5th. The market will once again be at the Vinton Rail Road Depot from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. every Thursday through September 25th.
On June 5th patrons will be treated to the great sounds of the StraitRun Band. This talented and energetic family will be entertaining you throughout the evening while you enjoy a hot grilled sandwich from Merchants Grilling.
Better Tomorrows Board to meet June 4
The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on June 4th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m. Topics of discussion will be Funding Sub-committee Recommendations; Web Site, Scholarships, Financials, Board Membership, Program Reports, FY ’15 Budget Approval, Staff & Board Evaluations and Site Visit Review Results.
If you are interested in becoming involved in Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa, please contact Heidi Schminke at 319-472-4543, e-mail: director@bettertomorrowseci.