Weekday Masses through May 31, 2024Tues and Thurs at 7 am - St. Michael, NorwayWed at 7:30 am1st Wed of the month at IC, Van Horne2nd Wed of the month at St.

The Benton County 4-H will present "Snow Spectacular" at the Vinton Public Library. Children will learn about blizzards, explore how meteorologists use tools to forecast weather, and help people prepare for severe weather.

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Youth TrekJuly 28 - August 4, 2024; Cost $500/youth (Ages 14-18) - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLEMANDATORY Training day will be July 18 from 4:30PM-9PM.

Home gardening webinar series seeks to inspire and educateThe Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March.

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated. Artistry with Aaron: Gnome WorriesFebruary 24th, 10AM-11:30AM at Nature Center; $30/adult, $15/kid Is the cold dreary weather making you feel down? Join us at the Nature Center to paint this adorable gnome amongst some spring mushrooms.

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated. Hannen Lake Ice Fishing TournamentJanuary 20th, 7AM-11AM; $10 for individuals 16+ & FREE for kids 15 & underHannen Lake Park - NEW Shop (1949 Benton Iowa Rd, Blairstown, IA 52209)Parking/Registration: 6:30AMAugering/Fishing: 7AMRaffles & Cash prize: 11AMGet your fishing gear ready for a frosty fishing frenzy at the Hannen Lake Park Ice Fishing Tournament! Arrival, parking and registration starts at 6:30am with parking available at designated marked areas.

Friday, December 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. there will be a sale at 805 West 17th St. Vinton.

Each Wednesday evening from now through Christmas, Margie Ortgeisen will be reading, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dicken at the Vinton Public Library.

Santa Claus will be taking a break from the workshop long enough to visit with children at the Vinton Public Library. He will make his stop on Thursday, December 7.

In Iowa it has become cliche to say “If you build it they will come”, but that is exactly what the Urbana Christian Church is hoping will occur on December 16.