Events And Activities
Bingo at the Shellsburg Legion on March 18 6-8 p.m.
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. Come have some fun, win a bingo and celebrate other activities. For questions call 319-389-2682. Food Pantry Saturday, March 18
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. Bring bags or boxes for your groceries!
Holy Week schedule for the Heart of Mary Cluster
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.m., Sacred Heart, WalkerHoly Saturday, April 8 - Easter Vigil - 7:30 p.m., St. Mary, VintonEaster Sunday, April 9Sacred Heart, Walker - 8:00 a.m.St. Mary, Urbana - 9:30 a.
American Legion to hold Tenderloin Dinner March 10
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. in Vinton. Cost for the meal is $15 and includes a Tenderloin, French Fries, Cole Slaw and a Dessert. The Legion is located at 105 N. R Ave. in Vinton.
Do you need to get out of the house? It's in the cards!
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. Activities are held November - May, with morning times. FEE: freeTuesdaySr. Ping Pong8:00-9:00 a.m.WednesdaySr. Citizen 500/Pepper 9:00-10:00 amThursdaySr. Citizen Cribbage Club
Mom's Night Out-March 16
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. PS it’s free!An event for all moms! Whether you are a new mom or a mom of college kids, this event is for you! Whether you work from home or have a career- this is event is for you! We hope to see you there. Iowa Governor's Stem Council Annual ECI STEM Festival March 26
Belle Plaine wil be hosting the annual ECI STEM Festival on March 26th. It is one of 62 STEM Festivals funded through the Iowa Governor's STEM Council across the state. The following School Districts are invited to attend!Belle PlaineBenton CommunityCentral LutheranEnglish ValleysHLV Iowa ValleyVinton-Shellsburg Williamsburg. Pre-registration is encouraged (Just use your phone on the QR code in the flyer!) The ECI STEM Festival is chaired by Gina Miller BPCSD Tech Integrationist. Mother Son Nerf Wars March 25
Dividing the ages into two groups, mothers and sons can battle it out at the Vinton Skate Center during the Mother-Son Nerf Wars. Saturday, March 25, Kindergarten through 2nd grade can bring their moms along to have a fun time from 2:30-4:00 p.m.The young men in 3rd grade through 5th grade can arrive at 4:30 p.m. and the fun ends at 6:00 p.m.The fee is $30 per couple. Bored? Go to the Vinton Public Library in March
If you're bored, and just can't find anything to do, the library has you covered!The March calendar is stuffed FULL of activities for everyone! From guided journaling to Adult Coloring time, Assisted Living conversations, Headstart Storytime, DIY bird feeders...just about anything you can think of, the library has it!Check out their calendar below!
Garrison Lions Beef & Noodle Dinner April 1, 5-7 p.m.
Join the Garrison Lions Club on Saturday, April 1st, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our 3rd Annual Beef & Noodles fundraiser. You can either dine in or grab and go. Everything will take place at the Fire Station in Garrison. We will also be handing out the items you ordered during our food sales drive at the same time.The menu will be homemade Beef & Noodles, green beans, a roll, and fruit.