Join the county naturalist for some canoeing fun at  Hannen Lake and Rodgers Park. We will go over some basic canoeing tips and safety then get out on the water for some practice, a game, and free paddling.

The Eastern Iowa Honor Flights organization is welcoming all area residents to a unique fund-raising event this Saturday, Aug. 6. This exciting new family-friendly event will include a plane pulling contest, plane rides from the Young Eagles, static displays from our military and emergency services, fighter plane from University of Iowa, climbing wall from the National Guard, food and drink for purchase, and the opportunity to meet and thank some of our brave Veterans.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 8, at 1:30, at the IBSSS with hostess, Nancy Beckman, assisted by Joan Hyde.

Two years after Amillianna King's “No More Chemo” party, her mother continues to help other families who were touched by childhood cancer.

Alice United Methodist Church, will hold the Men's Ice Cream Social August 7 Serving from 4:00-7:30 PM The menu includes: Barbecue Pork and Maidrite Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Chips, Desserts and Ice Cream with Toppings! Cost: FREE WILL DONATION All proceeds go toward medical expenses for Aubry Attwood and Carley Neustel BAKE SALE:proceeds to Church Circles Alice United Methodist Church is located 4 1/2 miles east of Center Point on the Central City Highway.

Our Vinton Boomtown Committee had a "prep" meeting last night with the Vinton Police Dept., and we are very pleased to say that the plans are all coming together nicely!! We did think we should take advantage of the remaining 30 days to remind our Facebook Friends of a few things, and as always, ask you to share the information! Vinton Boomown takes place Friday, Aug.

The International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be in Vinton on July 29th and 30th to talk trails, teach proper trail building technique and spend quality time digging in the dirt.

Please be sure to mark your calendar for the 1st Annual Shellsburg Lions Golf Cart Gala on Aug 13.  The Shellsburg Lions along with Pearl St Social Club and Coops Roadhouse are sponsoring a parade of golf carts (decorated or not) and ANY OTHER entries.

WHO: The Vinton American Legion WHAT: Burgers and Brats Fry WHERE: Fareway's  Parking Lot WHEN: Saturday July 30th, 11:00 to 2:00 COST: Freewill Donation   In addition to burgers and brats we will be serving potato chips and lemonade.

Breast Cancer Survivors Will meet Monday August 8 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.  Fiver dollar donation for the meal.