Events And Activities

Friends B&N Christmas Bookfair, 2012

CP LIBRARY FRIENDS T0 BE SANTA’S HELPERS AT B&N BOOKFAIR NOV. 24 Center Point Friends of the Library, at its November meeting, worked on plans for its second Christmas fundraising bookfair at Barnes & Noble. Friends will have a booth at the Cedar Rapids Collins Road Barnes & Noble all day Saturday, November 24, and will receive a percentage of that day’s B&N sales when patrons kindly drop Center Point Friends of the Library’s name at check out.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

You are invited to join us for the annual Vinton Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the First Christian Church, located at 1209 W. 13th Street, Vinton.  Please bring non-perishable food items or paper products for the Benton County Food Bank.  Financial donations will also be accepted to provide emergency food and gas vouchers through the Vinton Community Fund.

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE in Brandon

On Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at 7:00 pm, Brandon United Methodist Church, 507 Main Street, Brandon, IA, invites you to join them for a Thanksgiving Eve Service.  Please bring a non-perishable food item or paper products for area food baskets and food banks. Brandon/Garrison/Stewart Memorial United Parish Brandon United Methodist Church 507 Main St.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22 at First Baptist Church

You are invited to attend our annual Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by First Baptist Church (601 1st Ave). The FREE, home-style dinner is served Thanksgiving Day, November 22, between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. For more information or to request a meal delivered to your home, call us at 472-3881 or visit us online at www.vintonfirstbaptist.com.

Annual Benton County Angel Tree Program is Underway

The Annual Benton County Angel Tree program is underway! Families that need assistance with Christmas gifts this year for their children can sign up at HACAP or call First Christian Church, 319-472-2153 and ask for LaNette to fill out an application. Any individuals or organizations that would like to donate to this cause or if you have any questions, please call LaNette at 319-472-2153.

Parent/Child Turkey Shoot Free Throw Contest‏

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Parent/Child Turkey Shoot Free Throw Contest on Sunday, November 11th at the Vinton Recreation Center. Starting at 2 PM, teams consisting of a parent and child will compete for their chance to win a turkey courtesy of Fareway in Vinton. There will be three divisions based on the combined age of the team members (44 & Below, 45-54, 55 & Up).

Annual Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 18, 7:00pm

Everyone is invited to the annual Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 18, 7:00pm at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1209 W. 13th Street, Vinton. Please bring a donation of non-perishable and/or paper products to be distributed through Benton County Food Bank. This event is sponsored by VAMA (Vinton Area Ministerial Association) and they will take up a free will offering to help with food and gas vouchers throughout the year.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

You are invited to join us for the annual Vinton Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the First Christian Church, located at 1209 W. 13th Street, Vinton.   Please bring non-perishable food items or paper products for the Benton County Food Bank.  Financial donations will also be accepted to provide emergency food and gas vouchers through the Vinton Community Fund.

Holiday Schedule of Mass

Thanksgiving Mass: Thursday, November 22-9:00 am-Immaculate Conception, Van Horne Christmas Mass Schedule: Monday, December 24--Christmas Eve 4:00 pm-Immaculate Conception, Van Horne 6:30 pm-St. John, Blairstown 9:00 pm-St.Michael, Norway Tuesday, December 25-Christmas Day 9:00 am-St. Paul, Newhall New Year's Mass Schedule: Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve 7:00 pm-St.

Chapter HG PEO to meet

Monday November 12, 2012 Chapter HG PEO will meet at 7:30p.m. at the Vinton Country Club.  Please note change in location.  Robin Martin is hostess and Diane Lagrange co/hostess.  The program will be given by the project chairman.