VPRD Cardboard Boat Race set for July 28

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2012 1:38 pm

  On Saturday, July 28th, VPRD will be hosting its Cardboard Boat Races at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool. Boats must be made entirely out of cardboard and duct tape and is eligible to compete in one of the following race categories: 13 & Under (single-person boat), 14 & up (single person boat), and the Doubles Competition (two person boat - all ages welcome!).

PEO MZ to meet July 23

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2012 8:49 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 PM on Mon., July 23, at the home of Marilyn Mehlhaus assisted by Brenda Hackbarth.  The program will be presented by Freida Davis.

PJ party canceled: Ronald McDonald to visit library July 25

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2012 4:24 pm

The Vinton Public Library Summer Reading Program is winding down. The  next big event is the Ron Erdman comedy show at the Skate Center at 10 a.

American Legion Fish Fry TONIGHT-Friday July 13 4-7pm

ROGER UTHOFF
July 13, 2012 2:47 am

The American Legion will hold a Fish Fry, tonight,  Friday, July 13, beginning at 4 pm until 7pm at theLegion Hall located on R Ave.

Area farms to be included in Extension Dairy tours

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 12, 2012 10:54 am

  ISU Extension & Outreach Dairy Team have organized parlor tours this summer to give producers and agri-businesses who serve the dairy industry insight into how different parlor systems can be built to meet the operation’s goals in herd management and their building/remodeling budget.

218 Corridor Block Party Wednesday; all food, drinks just $1 each

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 10, 2012 5:31 pm

  Join Vinton Unlimited at Kiwanis Park from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday for our 2nd Block Party of the Summer!  Great fun for the entire family!  All Food, Drinks, and Raffles are just $1 each with proceeds going to our local Friends of the Shelter organization.

Palace at the Park: 'Shrek Forever After' on big scren July 14

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 10, 2012 10:13 am

  Palace in the Park will be held Saturday, July 14 at Riverside Park. There will be games and activities for the whole family before the movie starts and it is all FREE.

Kiwanis hold 2nd Annual 5 K Run on August 25th

BRANDI KELCHEN
July 6, 2012 10:32 pm

To view info click here!   Click for registration form

VGH Diabetes Support Group to meet July 24

JULIE HANSEN, VGH DIABETES EDUCATOR
July 6, 2012 3:19 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital’s Diabetes Support Group will meet at 4:30pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in the cafeteria, lower level. Dr. Nick Hodgman, Cardiologist, will speak on Diabetes and the Heart.

BC Farm Bureau to mark 94th year; meeting, picnic July 10 in Newhall

VINTON TODAY
July 5, 2012 7:59 am

    “The Benton County Farm Bureau Federation will be celebrating 94 years with its annual meeting for members on Tuesday evening July 10, 2012at the Newhall City Park Pavilion,” says Board President Robert Ritscher.