Center Point Friends of the Library is sponsoring Linn County Master Gardener Programs every Thursday in April, 6:30-7:30 at the Library. April 6-Herbs for Butterflies, Linda Hinzman April 13-Raised Bed/Square Foot Gardening, Deb Walser April 20-Build/Grow in a Hoophouse, Phil PfisterApril 27-Redefining Your Lawn, Karla McGrail.

The VSHS Wrestling Cheer Squad had a great season this year supporting both the boys and girls wrestling teams. Even though our cheering season is over, we're continuing to raise funds to update our uniforms and purchase practice mats for next season.

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday morning. The hours for serving are 8 - 10 am.FREE WILL DONATION Every Saturday: Pancakes, Link Sausage and Scrambled Eggs Weekly Specials : 1st Sat: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits 2nd Sat: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits (leftover) 3rd Sat: Omelets to order (ham, cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms) 4th Sat: Waffles 5th Sat: Pancakes, Link Sausage, Scrambled EggsNever forget that at every minute of every day, there are members of our Armed Forces in harm's way and we need to pray for their safety and return home soonWe appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.

The Shellsburg Lions will hold Bingo at the Legion on Saturday, March 18th, from 6 until 8:00 p.m.The Legion will have food available. The Blackout is guaranteed to be $50.

Wesley United Methodist Church will hold its food pantry on Saturday, March 18 from 10-11 a.m.The church is located next to the church at 515 2nd Ave. in Vinton.

Holy Week schedule for the Heart of Mary Cluster:Holy Thursday, April 6 - Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00 p.m., St. Mary, UrbanaGood Friday, April 7 - The Passion of the Lord - 5:30 p.

On Friday, March 10 there will be a Tenderloin Dinner at the American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 from 5–7:00 p.m. The post is located at 105 N. R Ave.

Vinton Parks and Recreation doesn't just serve the kids, they also create activities for seniors ages 55 and older. There are poker walks, card games, and cribbage.

We all need to hear this some days. On Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm at the Vinton Palace Theatre all moms are welcome to attend for a night of empowering moms.