'Be the Change:' Faith-based fitness program helps raise funds for local causes

VINTON TODAY
June 5, 2017 12:00 am

Teresa Erger created "Be the Change," a new fitness program designed to also help local causes, in an attempt to inspire and connect local residents as they also try to improve their physical health.

Garrison Farmer's Market weekly on Monday, 5 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2017 12:00 am

By Dorothy Readnour Garrison's Farmer's Market will begin Monday June 5th at 5:00 PM. Allvendors are welcome for no charge. There will be fresh produce,delicious baked goods by Erica, Sweet Cakes cupcakes, crafts and jellyby Rose.

Vinton American Legion and the local Boy Scouts to conduct Flag Disposal

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2017 12:00 am

Weather permitting, the Vinton American Legion and the local Boy Scouts will be conducting a flag disposal ceremony Thursday June 8 at 7 p.m. There is a flag drop off can outside of the Legion building's, front door,105 North R Ave.

Vinton American Legion Monthly Fish Fry, June 9

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, will be having its monthly fish fry Friday June 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. We will be serving Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake Adults: $8.

VS summer breakfast/lunch program starts June 5; transportation available to Tilford

VINTON TODAY
June 1, 2017 12:00 am

By Karen Ackman, VS Food Services Spread the word; tell all of your friends. We will have transportation- School Bus- to and from Tilford Elementary this summer for Free Lunch! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult Pick -up Park Apartments-11:40 North Main Entrance along 1st Street Vinton Public Library-11:50 North Entrance along 5th Street.

Party in Pink 5K to unite runners, children in effort to fight cancer

VINTON TODAY
June 1, 2017 12:00 am

On your mark, get set, GO"¦..all in for the 5K walk/run to benefit women in need of assistance for diagnostics and services related to breast cancer.

Shellsburg Area Community Group plans annual golf tournament

VINTON TODAY
June 1, 2017 12:00 am

The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) will be hosting its 6th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg on Saturday, June 24th.

The Solvable Issues in Life

VINTON TODAY
May 30, 2017 12:00 am

Maybe you go to church on Sunday and the gym on Wednesday. Maybe you walk your fancy, small breed dog or knit orange scarves or paint canvases. Maybe you put on mismatched socks or floral sundresses for work.

Vinton Farmers Market Season Calendar of Events, beginning June 1

VINTON TODAY
May 30, 2017 12:00 am

By Brad Barker The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will kick off another Farmers Market season on Thursday, June 1st. The market will once again be hosted at the Vinton Railroad Depot from 5 to 7 PM every Thursday through September 28th.

Memorial Day Weekend Events

VINTON TODAY
May 26, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton American Legion The Vinton American Legion is planning on the following events, for Memorial Day, May 29th. 8:00 a.m. Military Honors at Maplewood Cemetery, off of R Ave.