Events And Activities
Better Tomorrows Board to meet May 2
Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on May 2nd at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m. Topics of discussion will be insurance, preschool scholarships, Co-Director salary/benefits, web site, payroll provider, by-laws, transition plan 501© and 28E agreement.
If you are interested in becoming involved in Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa, please contact Heidi Schminke at 319-472-4543, e-mail:ccc@becempowerment.
Legion plans tenderloin fry May 5, in Vinton
The American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57 members have planned a Tenderloin Dinner Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The legion is located at 105 North R Ave. in Vinton.
The menu includes: Breaded Tenderloin on a Bun, French Fried Potatoes
See complete details HERE.
Master Gardener Extravaganza, plant sale set for May 12 at VSHS
The 8th Annual Master Gardeners Spring Extravagana will be held on Saturday, May 12 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School.
The event starts with a plant sale from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. that is open to the public. There will be loads of plants grown and tested by Master Gardeners to put in your sun or shade gardens. There will also be garden art flowers, decorative solar lights, concrete leaf castings and much more for sale.
Listings for City Wide Garage Sales From UofI Credit Union
1203 1st Ave Friday and Sat 8am –4
Moving sale, couches, loveseat, leather chair and ottoman, misc tools, tv’s, stereos, vcr’s, speakers, toys, games, books and more
702 East 1st Street
Saturday only 7 am-2
Fishing tackle, hunting clothes, misc Sewing items and craft items
615 2nd Ave
Fri 4-7, Sat 7-4
2nd Annual Walker/Ruscom “Man Sale”
Hunting and fishing gear, clothes, books, golf clubs, compound bow w/case, 92” Bass tracker ready to fish, tools, Tracie’s stuff too….
Benton County I Club to hear from Hawkeye coaches during May 24 banquet
University of Iowa men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery, wrestling coach Tom Brands, retired football defensive coordinator Norm Parker and others will meet Hawkeye fans and speak to the audience during the May 24 Benton County I-Club banquet at Keystone Turner Hall.
Click HERE for complete information about the events and where to obtain tickets.
Breast Cancer Survivors Group to meet May 1
The Breast Cancer Survivors group will meet Tuesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. for dinner in the dining room at Windsor Manor. Meeting to follow. Free will donation for dinner. For reservations call Angie Tharp at 472-2994, Lisa Staab at 472-5255 or Janet Woodhouse at 472-4862.
VS Band Extragavanza set for Monday evening at VSMS
The annual Vinton-Shellsburg BAND EXTRAVAGANZA CONCERT is this Monday, April 23, at 7 P.M. at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School. The concert will feature the 6th, 7th, 8th, and HS Bands. End of the year awards will also be announced.
HHMC Garage Sale/Fundraiser to take place this weekend
The Harvest House Ministry Center will hold a garage sale this weekend.
When:
Friday, April 20th, 3-7 PM
Saturday, April 21st, 8AM-2PM
Where:
At 1801 West D St. Vinton Warehouse “B” (behind Karr Properties)
Furniture, appliances, shopsmith, many books, kitchen and baking items, some clothing, much misc. Benton County Relay for Life set for June 1 in Vinton
Did you know that one in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime?
Last year, it is estimated that 140 people received a new cancer diagnosis in Benton County. At the American Cancer Society, we¹re working to create a world with more birthdays - where cancer never steals another year from anyone¹s life.
Congressional candidate Ben Lange to visit Vinton tonight
Ben Lange is seeking the Republican Nomination for the U S House of Representatives representing the Iowa first district.
Mr. Lange has been invited to Vinton by Benton County Advocates. This forum will take place April 19 at the U S Bank Community Building in Vinton. The forum will begin at 7:00 PM. Mr. Lange grew up in Quasqueton, Iowa, is married and has three daughters.