Signup continues for Benton County agricultural producers to receive financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), a voluntary program for farmers who face threats to soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land.

   PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Connie Ogier. Program will be presented by Connie Gill.

     Keiaffa Green, who is working with the Benton County Above the Influence Coalition and with schools in the Benton County area on substance abuse efforts, is inviting area residents to a meeting at noon on Thursday, Oct.

 Fall/Halloween Kid's Craft Day-Two hours of supervised fun and crafts! Lunch is provided.  Date: October 22           Location: Skate & Activity Center Time: 11 am-1 pm           Cost: $12/person     Ghostly Glow Mini Golf and Open Skate Halloween Costume Party  If you think putting is tough during the daytime, just think how hard it will be in the dark with ghosts and goblins in the mix! Date: October 29           Location: Skate & Activity Center Time: 7-9 pm           Cost: Mini Golf-$2/round, Open Skate-$3.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 PM on Monday, Oct. 24, at the home of Bonnie Rohlena assisted by Carol Timmer.  The program will be presented by Bonnie.

  Fundraising is underway to build a shelter house at Wildcat Park (between Urbana and Shellsburg). The campers and Park Ranger, Jon; are undertaking this task with a Halloween event this weekend.

  Zion Lutheran in Shellsburg is hosting their annual Chicken 'n Biscuit Supper at the church on Thursday, Oct. 20 serving from 5:00 - 7:30 pm.

  ‘GARRISON’S HAUNTED’ WILL STILL GO ON OCTOBER 21, 22, 28 AND 29   JUST AS MANY SCARES AS EVER!   Annual Fundraising Event Will Benefits Garrison Emergency Services Storm Recovery Efforts    In spite of the devastating July 11 windstorm that destroyed the Garrison Emergency Services Building and heavily damaged the rest of the community, Garrison’s Haunted is still going on.

  The Benton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, will host an informational meeting about the foundation, its grant administration process, and the application procedures for the 2012 application.

  An NRA Basic Handgun Course will be offered on November 12th at the Izaak Walton League north of Vinton. The hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm and the cost is $40.