National Make a Difference Day Community Meal

CHRIS HARWOOD
October 20, 2010 12:39 pm

Date: Saturday, October 23 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Where: Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 First Avenue - Vinton, Iowa What:turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dessert, etc.

A;zheimer's support group to meet Wednesday

VINTON TODAY
October 19, 2010 12:15 pm

The Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Windsor Manor. The October meeting will take place tomorrow, Oct.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Oct. 25

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2010 10:37 am

PEO, Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the home of Pat Floyd, with Jo Schmidt assisting.

National Make a Difference Day: Meal to be served Oct. 23

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2010 11:21 am

Saturday, Oct. 23, is National Make a Difference Day, a day to honor the significance of volunteers in communities throughout the country. To mark the occasion, the Benton County Volunteer Program is planning a community meal, from 11 a.

Historicial Society meal: Center Point to hear from Honor Flight vets Oct. 26

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2010 11:18 am

The Center Point Historical Society Harvest Potluck will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26. This year's program is "Honoring Veterans" featuring Washington D.

Street Drugs 101: Detective Mark Phippen to discuss ways to identify problems

JENNIFER DRAPER, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
October 11, 2010 11:04 am

The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition is sponsoring a session called "Street Drugs 101." Participants will hear from Mark Phippen of the Benton County Sheriff's Office on how street drugs are used currently, where they may be hiding and how to identify them if you see them.

Local P.E.O. Chapters to celebrate Founder's Day together Oct. 11

VINTON TODAY
October 4, 2010 11:50 am

P.E.O. Chapters MZ and HG will meet jointly on Monday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Vinton Country Club, for their Founder's Day Program.

Vinton’s Annual Patriotic Christmas Parade planned

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2010 12:20 pm

  The annual Patriotic Christmas Parade, is scheduled to take place November 18 beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in being in the parade or helping to plan this event may contact Ron Geiger at 472-5301.

First Annual Vinton Softball Baseball Corp. Tournament

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2010 12:20 pm

  On Saturday October 16, (rain date the 17th a golf tournament to benefit the local softball and baseball teams for facility and equipment, scholarship funds, and state tournament expenses, the goal is to be able to send more kids to state.

Benton County Volunteers, clip and send coupons to troops

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2010 12:20 pm

  The Benton County Volunteer Program in Vinton, will continue to collect, sort, and forward expired coupons for the military base that’s been adopted in Germany.