'Be the Change' fitness group donates to VGH, plans Sunday flash mob

VINTON TODAY
November 15, 2017 12:00 am

The "Be the Change" fitness group met on Tuesday, to present a check to the Virginia Gay Hospital Gifts of Hope fund, and to practice for Sunday's flash mob dance performance at 1 p.

Celebrate Brandy Shirk's birthday by raising money for Honor Flight, Saturday in LPC

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2017 12:00 am

For most of the past several years, Brandy Shirk has turned her birthday celebration into a community event that helps raise funds for an important organization.

13th Annual Tour de Lights set for Dec. 3

VINTON TODAY
November 7, 2017 12:00 am

The 13th Annual Tour De Lights fundraiser for the Vinton Shellsburg Cross Country and Track team will be held December 3rd, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fire Station.

Historical Society to celebrate first floor Military Room opening Nov. 11 at Horridge House

VINTON TODAY
November 6, 2017 12:00 am

With the assistance of the VFW Auxiliary, the Benton County Historical Society has revamped the Military Room at the Horridge House. Bringing artifacts of various military items from the second floor to a more accessible room on the first floor, the VFW Auxiliary helped to organize the new and improved collection of military items honoring those who served our country.

PEO Chapter MZ news

VINTON TODAY
November 3, 2017 12:00 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, November 13, at 1:30, at Windsor Manor with hostess, Jo Schmidt. The program will be presented by Nancy Beckman.

Breast Cancer Survivors to Meet

VINTON TODAY
November 3, 2017 12:00 am

Breast Cancer Survivorswill meet at 5:45 (note time change) Monday, November 13 in the dining room at Windsor Manor. Guest speaker will be Amie Hass, Genetics Nurse Practioner from Hall-Perrine Cancer Center.

Pack 47 Scouts hope to start to tradition with Cake Auction

VINTON TODAY
October 31, 2017 12:00 am

Jake Dudley is among the Scouts who have made a cake for tomorrow's First Annual Pack 47 auction. Along with the many thing Cub Scouts are famous for for -- Pinewood Derby, Scouting for Food, popcorn sales, working with veterans on patriotism -- the Pack 47 Cub Scouts are hoping to start a new tradition this year.

Trick or Treating Schedule

VINTON TODAY
October 30, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton has set official "Trick or Treat" hours for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 31st. MOPS/Moms Next will kick things off at 4:30 p.m. with a Trunk or Treat in the Blessed Hope Church parking lot.

VS Public Speaking class invites area residents to hear presentations

VINTON TODAY
October 30, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Public Speaking students and teacher Eric Upmeyer are again inviting area residents to hear the students' presentations of persuasive speeches.

Appreciation Reception for Pastors Bob and Carol Gaston

VINTON TODAY
October 27, 2017 12:00 am

The public is invited Sunday, October 29th, 2017 from 12-2 pm Harvest Christian Fellowship Church 1201 C Avenue, Vinton Pastors Bob and Carol have given 5 years of loving ministry to the congregation at Harvest Christian Fellowship Church, in Vinton.