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PEO Chapter MZ Meeting

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, May 13, at 1:30 PM, at Windsor Manor.  Hostess will be Nancy Beckman and Brenda Hackbarth will present the program.

Presentation: English Country Gardens

The Benton County Historical Society will hold a presentation on the topic of English Country Gardens this Saturday, May 4th at the Ray House, located at 912 1st Ave.

Shellsburg Lions Club holds 7th Annual Golf Fundraiser

The Shellsburg Lions Club along with the Iowa Humane Alliance and the new Better Together Animal Rescue are holding their 7th Annual Golf Fundraiser at the Wildcat Golf Course on Sunday, May 19 with a 9:00 a.

V-S to participate in the Summer Food Service Program

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Center Point Depot Museum set to open May 5

The Center Point Depot Museum is scheduled to open for the season on May 5th at 2 p.m. with the annual Player Piano Party. The event is free of charge.

Church of Grace to hold Family Night

Tomorrow night April 24th, beginning at 6:30 pm the Church of Grace in Shellsburg is having a Family night. The group "Out of The Fray" will be holding a concert.

FFA Annual Plant Sale Dates Set

The FFA Annual Plant Sale will be held this year on the following dates and times.The plants being sold will include:Petunia Hanging BasketsCalibrachoa Hanging BasketsGeraniums (9 varieties) BegoniasImpatiens (4 varieties)Tomatoes (7 varieties)Sweet Peppers (4 varieties)Vinca VinesLemon Coral SucculentsGiant SnowflakesDichondra HybridsWe are selling on the following dates:Friday April 26th3:30pm - 6:30pmSaturday April 27th8:00am – 12:00pmSunday April 28th12:00pm – 4:00pmThursday May 2nd3:30pm - 6:30pmFriday May 3rd3:30pm – 6:30pmSaturday May 4th8:00am – 12:00pmThursday May 9th3:30pm – 6:30pmFriday May 10th3:30pm - 6:30pmSaturday May 11th8:00am – 12:00pmThe sale is held at the greenhouse located at the Vinton Shellsburg High School.