Events And Activities
Atkins Legion Breakfast this Sunday
Sunday, August 19, 7:30 am to noon, Atkins Legion Breakfast, biscuits
and gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, coffee, etc.
Freewill offering. 89 Main Avenue, Atkins. Come early for breakfast or
late for lunch! See you there.
It's a party...Friday night at US Bank, Vinton Appreciation
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US Bank will be hosting an appreciation party in the US Bank parking lot.
Along with all the fun and festivities, there is a food drive for the Food Pantry. Supplies are desperately needed at this time! Please bring along some canned items or personal items, Toothpaste, deodorant, etc. all thes
Final Pool hours this week & Doggie Dip
The Vinton Community Swimming pool is now in its final week so be sure to stop by to take one last dip before the summer comes to an end. Regular pool hours will be kept through Wednesday, August 15th.
On Thursday, August 16th the pool will be open from 2 PM - 7 PM. There will not be a Noon or 5 PM lap swim but there will be lap swim from 6 AM - 7 AM that morning.
Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive this Wednesday
Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive this Wednesday, August 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center. First time donors will receive a gift bag.
CAR WASH & BAKE SALE
CAR WASH & BAKE SALE - August 18- 9am-12 @ Farmer's Savings Bank. Help support VSHS students for their March 2013 trip to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York!
American Legion Auxiliary to meet
American Legion Auxiliary meeting, Tuesday, August 14, at 2P.M., at the Legion.
American Legion, George G. Luckey Post 57 Fish Fry Aug. 10th
This Friday, August 10th, the American Legion George G. Luckey, Post 57 will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser.
The event runs from 4-7 pm. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-12, under age 5 is free.
There will be Fish Fillet, Baked Beans, Baked Potato or Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Milk and Coffee, Bread and Butter, Cake. All you can eat while supplies last!
The Legion is located at 105 N. Block party set for Wednesday evening on 4th Street
Join Vinton Unlimited tomorrow Wednesday, August 8th from 5pm - 8pm on the 200 Block of 4th Street. Join us for family fun and live entertainment!
This Block Party will feature a "Back to School" theme, so bring some school supplies to donate to local V/S students and play games to win prizes!
Once again, tickets will be sold for just $1 each and you can use them for everything from food to raffle items.
Ben Lange, Senator Kapucian to Visit Vinton
1st District Congressional candidate Ben Lange and State Senator Tim Kapucian will be at the U.S. Bank Community Room on Thursday, August 9th, at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to come out and meet the candidates.
Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners to meet
The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at the District Office, located at 1705 West D Street, Vinton, IA. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Agenda items include: approval of minutes, approval of treasurer’s report and bills, introduction of new CDI Director, approval of conservation plans, an update on NRCS activities, correspondence, and other routine business.