The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be starting the Medallion Hunt, once again for the 23rd Anniversary of Party in the Park.  The Medallion Hunt will begin June 5 and end on June 26.

On Saturday, May 31, 2014, there will be a benefit ride with all proceeds going to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The ride starts in Blairstown, goes to Newhall, Fairfax, Amana, Ladora, Belle Plaine, and ends up back in Blairstown.

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

La Porte City will celebrate its 28th Annual Festival of Trails on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. Highlights of the celebration include:   FRIDAY, JUNE 13 * Carnival Rides, 5pm-Midnight * Parade, 7pm * Urban Legend on the Main Street Stage, 8pm-Midnight * Fireworks, Dark   SATURDAY, JUNE 14 * 5k Run, 8am * Civil War Artillery Unit & Encampment, 9am-9pm * Carnival Rides, 11am-Midnight * Cedar Valley Big Band on the Main Street Stage, Noon-4pm * Car Show, 1-4pm * Car Cruise, 6pm * Chainsaw Carvings Live Auction, 8pm * Brass Transit Authority on the Main Street Stage, 8pm-Midnight   There is much more to do and see for all ages! For a complete lineup and more detailed information, visit www.

Kathy Bishop of Lodi, WI, will be speaking  on "Friendships are Forever" at the Vinton After 5 club on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:15 p.m at the Fourth St.

Learn safe, research-based methods for food preservation during a workshop on Monday, July 7, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Old School Produce Company (811 D Ave, Old West School Building, Vinton).

Friends of the Shelter is hosting a microchipping event on Saturday, June 7 from 11am-2pm!   Each microchip will include FREE on-site registration into the 24PetWatch National database.

Friends of Library will hold a Used Book Sale in the Center Point Public Library Basement on the following dates: Saturday May 31, from 9 a.

On Monday, May 19, the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School and High School Choirs will present their year-end concert at 7:00 pm in the middle school gymnasium.

Note: Some of these sale start tomorrow! Happy Shopping!   104 S. R Ave., Lot 29     Fri. 16th 8am-5pm, Sat.