Events And Activities
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class to be held in October
Did you know 29% of the U.S. population provides care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year?
This impacts people’s health, finances and families. It is a cross cutting issue that will be at the top of many lists in the years to come. ISU Extension and Outreach provides leadership in Iowa for the national Powerful Tools for Caregivers program.
Hall of Fame Iowa Musician Performs in Kirkwood Blues Concert
Sam Salomone Trio joins student ensembles for a night of jazz and blues.
Kirkwood Community College begins the fall Performing Arts series on Saturday, October 1 with the 12th Annual Blues Concert, featuring the Sam Salomone Trio. Chicago born, Tama raised Sam Salomone will lead the guest band in Ballantyne Auditorium at 7:30 p.
Brandon Fire Department Annual Sale
The Brandon Fire Department will hold their 30th Annual Auction on Sunday October 2 at 1:00 pm at Ivan Steinbeck's lot on Wilson St.
If you have something you would like to donate, please contact a Brandon Firefighter.
Brandon Area Community Club Lunch Wagon will be on the grounds.
Blood Donations Needed Today
Save a Life in Vinton by Donating Blood Today!
September 23rd from 2pm - 6:30pm
US Bank Community Room
LifeServe is the Blood Center who serves the
Vinton area in times of need.
Think Local. Give Blood.
Fundraising sale for mission trip
Fundraising sale for mission trip!
This weekend: Thursday, September 22, 8am-6pm, Friday, September 23, 8am-7pm, Saturday, September 24, 8am-1pm. 1002 1st Ave Vinton, next to the Ray House.
Huge variety!! Free will donation! There will also be homemade baked goods, jams, and craft items. All for a good cause! Rose Huber plans a seven-country mission trip, and proceeds all go toward this effort.
Benefit for Spencer's Grove Church restoration
Spencer's Grove Church is having a Fish & Turkey Fry on September 24, 2011 with proceeds going to the continued restoration of the church. Serving is from 4 to 7 PM. I have attached a flyer with the details.
Please contact Sharon Koopman at 319-472-3622 or Judy Boardman at 319-202-4808 for more information.
Windstorm Tree Care Workshop Tuesday afternoon AND evening
Homeowners who want to get advice about how to replace trees destroyed by the storm or how to repair storm-damaged trees are invited to a meeting this Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School library. The meeting, hosted by Greg Walston of the Benton County ISU Extension and Mark Pingenot of Trees Forever, begins at 6:30 p.m.
'Haunted Trails to you....'
Make plans now to enjoy a fall evening under the stars with your friends while taking a trip down the Haunted Trail at Rodger's Park.
This years event event will be held Friday, September 30th from 7-11 pm, and Saturday, October 1st from 8-11 pm.
Kids from 5-12 $4.00 and Adults $8.00.
Rodger's Park is located northwest of Vinton off of Hwy 218.
SNL Kickoff at Blessed Hope this Sunday
Beginning at 6 p.m. Blessed Hope will kick off the music season with music provided by local musicians and singers.
Sunday Night Live is a time to gather, relax, and enjoy a time of fellowship with other believers, and is held the 3rd Sunday of each month.
This month will feature many songs of contemporary Christian music of our time.
If weather permits, we will be outside enjoying the last of the fall weather, so bring a lawn chair! If the weather won't cooperate, the service will be held inside.
Midwest Harvest Ministries to hold Conference
Midwest Harvest Ministries will be holding events this weekend, September 16th and 17th, at the Wings of Hope Stables 3223 Brandon Diagonal Blvd. in Brandon.
Events include worship in music and various speakers.
Pastor Charles Clark of the Hoover Church in Troy Mills, will be speaking on Saturday afternoon. As a child he was raised a Christian Scientist and later became a believer and follower of Jesus Christ.