The Vinton Pubic Library is offering several events during the month of September. September 5,  6-8 pm; New Beginnings Salon Hair and Makeup Tutorial for Teens and AdultsAuthor Visit September 19, 2 pm; Linda McCann speaks on her book ‘Prohibition in Eastern Iowa’Books & Cooks: Tailgate Edition: September 23, 10 am Cooking ContestJoined Forces Book Club: September 28, 5 pm; Kids ages 7-12 along with a special adult in their life (Mom, Dad, Grandma, etc.

On Sunday, September 10, the Center Point Historical Society will host a slide show entitled, “The Cedar Valley Road.” The slide show is about the Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Northern electric interurban railroad between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.

The First Christian Church in Vinton will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16. The church is located at: 1209 W. 13th Street in Vinton.

Have you ever wondered about Dysart Main Street History? Marcia Knupp will present a program at the Dysart Historical Museum located at 612 Crisman Street on the topic.

Katie Beer, will be at the Vinton Public Library for an informational session on Advanced Planning! Katie will begin her session today, Tuesday, August 15th at 2:00 pm to answer any of your questions regarding Advanced Planning.

The annual arts and crafts festival will arrive in downtown Vinton on Saturday, August 26, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will run through 2:00 p.m.Featured vendors include:  Scratch CupcakesOpal & Hazel's Woodfired PizzaLions Club Food Trailer42 ° North WineryThere will be cotton candy, face painting, shaved ice, freeze dried candy, axe throwing and so much more!There will be pedal car rides for the kids and free games.

There will be an open house at the social services building in Benton County located at 811 D Ave. in Vinton. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 8, from 11 AM until 5:00 PM.

Planning to preserve your garden harvest? It's important to check your pressure canner gauge each year to ensure accuracy. Every pound of pressure is important in reaching the temperature needed inside the canner for producing safe food.

“Rail Tales: Trains and Interurbans in Iowa” — Sunday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. at Center Point Historical Society Depot Museum, 700 E. Washington St. Free talk by Marion historian David Wendell, celebrating Iowa’s 170- year railroad history.