Another totally fun and enjoyable day is in store at Garrison’s annual Fun Day Celebration on Saturday, July 11. This event is also the community’s annual celebration.

The rained-out Arts in the Park show and auction will take place Sunday June 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at celebration park. The corn are displayed at the bank on a trailer most of the week; Brian Parr will drive the trailer in the parade on Saturday, June 27.

The annual Vinton Cruise takes place Saturday, July 18. Registration begins at 3 p.m. and the cars will be on display until 7 p.m. when the cruise starts.

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No matter what type of golfer you are, we hope to see you and your friends on July 10 at the Vinton Country Club for the Annual VU Golf Tournament!  The tournament's format has been updated to a two-person best shot for 2015, but expect all of the same hole competitions, mulligans, stake prizes, and fun that have occurred in past years!  Food will be available for purchase in the clubhouse and carts will be available for rental with registration.

Are you an avid gardener, but would like to know more about gardening, plants and horticulture?  Would you like to meet people who share your interest in gardening?  If so, you may be interested in becoming a MASTER GARDENER.

We all love a good scavenger hunt, right? This year the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its first Party in the Park ‘Play in Our Backyard Geocaching Contest” that will provide you this opportunity! Utilizing coordinates entered into any GPS device or your smartphone will enable you to come within close proximity of the cache (aka treasure).

The annual three-day Dysart July 4 celebration takes place beginning Friday, July 3 and wraps up Sunday, July 5.  Events include a Kiddie and Grand Parade, a 5K run, a dance as well as various events and concessions throughout the weekend.

The annual Shellsburg Firemen’s Auxiliary Backdraft 5K Run/Walkwill take place a 8 a.m. On Saturday, July 18. Click HERE for a registration form and more information.

Chad Lewis, a paranormal investigator, returns to the Vinton Public Library this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.   He had so many interesting tales to tell the last time he was here, we invited him back to share more of his adventures and the ghostly happenings in Iowa.