Events And Activities
Spring Celebration in Van Horne, Saturday, May 13
The Van Horne Economic Development will hold a family spring celebration Saturday, May 13, on Main Street. There will be free games and prizes for kids of all ages, a vendor market at Birds of a Feather and more. This coincides with the last week of Benton Youth Soccer. The event will be held rain or shine, with indoor facilities already set up in case of bad weather.
American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 Tenderloin Dinner, Thursday, April 27
27On Thursday, April 27, from 5 – 7 PM the Legion will host a TenderloiinDinner for $15.00 per person. The meal includes a tenderloin sandwich, French Fries, Cole Slaw and a Dessert.
Vinton Farmers Market June 1 - August 31
It's one of my favorite times of the year...Farmers Market time!On Thursday evenings from 5-7:00 p.m. at Celebration Park located on West 2nd St.If you're interested in being a vendor, stop at the Rec center or email swirth@vintonia.gov Veteran's Benefit Ride SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 10:30 AM
Join us for our 14th Annual Veteran's Benefit Ride on Saturday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m.ALL wheels are welcome!The Shellsburg Post 166 American Legion Riders have dedicated this ride to helping veterans, their families and communities.Come to the Shellsburg American Legion.Breakfast is free will donation 8-10Registration 9-10:15Kickstands up @ 10:30Route TBDEnds at Pearl Street Social Club.
Vinton Public Library's May Schedule of Activities
Please check out the May 2023 Programming Calendar for the library below. In addition to our regularly scheduled programming, you’ll notice that we’re hosting a mobile museum this month. This is a project made available to us through the State Historical Museum of Iowa. We will be hosting a 5-week brown bag lunch series on mental health available to us through NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Benton County Bacon Buddies seeking Youth Mentors and Partiicipants
Benton County Bacon Buddies® at the 2023 Benton County Fair!Bacon Buddies® gives individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (Buddies) the opportunity to take a pig into the show ring. Their mentors include 4-H and FFA youth who have volunteered to share that show ring experience right along with them.If you would like to be considered as a Youth Mentor or Participant, please contact Nichole McKenna at jnmckenna@hotmail. Bake Sale Fundraiser for Adult Prom, Sunday April 16
There will be a bake sale on Sunday, April 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Casey's parking lot located at 1112 West 4th St. in Vinton.Items that will be available include: Brownies, Cookies, Muffins, fresh popcorn, Texas Sheet Cake and much more!Funds will be used to sponsor the Adult Prom Masquerade Ball that will be held on Satuday, May 19th. Youth Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Trek July 23-30th
Youth Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Trek - NE MinnesotaFontana Training Day: July 20th, 4PM - 9PM (mandatory)Boundary Waters Trek: July 23rd – 30thAges 14-18; Cost $500; Registration limited to 5 youth.Pre-registration required.Embark on an adventure of a lifetime in the largest designated wilderness in the lower 48 states! Participants will be guided through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by Naturalists from Buchanan and Benton County Conservation Boards.
Shellsburg Legion Annual Spring Fish Fry, Friday, April 28
The Shellsburg American Legion Annual Spring Fish Fry will be held on Friday, April 28 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. The Legion is located at 114 Main St SW.The meal includes: Fish, Baked Potato, Salad Bar, Juice and Coffee. Dine in or Carry out available. Cost is Adults: $15Children 5 - 10: $8 4 and under: Free. For questions, call 319-436-2069.
Youth Summer Guide June-August 2023
To register for any of these events, click HERE!BLASTBALL
• Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
S1: 5-5:50 pmS2: 6-6:50 pm
Ages 4-5 learn to bat and field on teams
of 4-6 players. No gloves required.
*Caregiver must partcipate with child.
Location: Mark Miner field
Cost: $20/session
TBALL
• Jun 1, 6, 8, 13, 20, 22
S1: 5:30-6:15 pmS2: 6:30-7:15 pm
Kindergartners will be placed
on teams and assigned coaches.