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PEO Chapter HG to meet Feb. 8

P.E.O. Chapter HG will meet at Windsor Manor on Monday, Feb. 8th, at 7:30 P.M.  Please bring a small gift for our special friend. 
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Marc & Brandi Janssen to perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall February 20

Please join us for an evening of musical entertainment Saturday, February 20th at Farmers Mercantile Hall featuring Marc & Brandi Janssen. Described as “Two of Iowa’s best roots musicians”  by The Bucktown Revue, Marc & Brandi Janssen play traditional American music.

Hoops Against Hunger: Friday fund-raiser for Operation Backpack

By Emily H-V, Hannah H, and Jenna L   We are excited to announce our first ever HOOPS AGAINST HUNGER HALFTIME CHALLENGE this FRIDAY (February 5th) during the Varsity Boys Basketball Game against Benton Community.

Shellsburg’s Winter Family Fun Night

When: Thursday, February 11th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Shellsburg American Legion What: Activity stations for kids including “bag toss” game, craft table, candy bar bingo, and possibly a dog to read to! There will be adult coloring for the parents and a free meal for all family members.

PEO MZ to meet at library, Feb. 8

P.E.O.  chapter MZ will meet at the Vinton Public Library on Monday, Feb. 8, at  1:30. Note  change in meeting place.

VPRD Bingo takes place this Sunday

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is excited about hosting another great season of BINGO at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center. Our first event date is this Sunday, January 31 from 5-7 PM and the other two will take place on February 21 and March 20.

VS bands soup supper set for tonight

The Annual Vinton-Shellsburg Bands Annual Soup Supper takes place this evening at the VSHS Cafeteria, before the Viking basketball games vs. South Tama.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Monday January 25

The Vinton Community Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, January 25, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center.  For an appointment contact Kristie at 472-4292 or davcdavis@q.

Training and Discussion on Emerging Drug Trends

Training and discussion on emerging drug trends. For Parents, grandparens, educators, youth workers and community leaders. Tuesday, January 19th Presentation: 6:30-7:30PM (Q&A to follow) Location: Vinton Pizza Ranch (Meeting in back room.

SHELLSBURG LIBRARY’S ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER

SUNDAY JANUARY 24th 11:00 Am – 3:00 Pm @ The Shellsburg Legion Hall next to the Library   SERVING HOMEMADE * CHILI * CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP * GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES * DESSERT AND DRINKS   SPONSERED IN PART BY THRIVENT, FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY & LOCAL BUSINESSES ADULTS: $7.