This Friday, June 6th, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its annual 'Glow Ball Mini-Golf' at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center Miniature Golf Course.

Back by popular demand, Benton County Conservation is offering another basket class. Join instructor, Jennifer Heckmann, as we create this versatile, leather-handled teal and natural basket.

The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is bringing “Kablooey!,” its summer library program to the Vinton Public Library on June 11th at 10:30 AM The “Kablooey!” program is part of SCI’s Science @ Your Site outreach, which brings fun, engaging experiments to schools and libraries across Iowa.

The Friends of the Shelter, Inc., invite area pet owners to a microchip event this Saturday, June 7. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FOTSI downtown site at 211 W.

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be kicking off another Farmers market season on Thursday, June 5th. The market will once again be at the Vinton Rail Road Depot from 5:00 – 7:00 p.

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on June 4th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m. Topics of discussion will be Funding Sub-committee Recommendations; Web Site, Scholarships, Financials, Board Membership, Program Reports, FY ’15 Budget Approval, Staff & Board Evaluations and Site Visit Review Results.

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be starting the Medallion Hunt, once again for the 23rd Anniversary of Party in the Park.  The Medallion Hunt will begin June 5 and end on June 26.

On Saturday, May 31, 2014, there will be a benefit ride with all proceeds going to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The ride starts in Blairstown, goes to Newhall, Fairfax, Amana, Ladora, Belle Plaine, and ends up back in Blairstown.

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

La Porte City will celebrate its 28th Annual Festival of Trails on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. Highlights of the celebration include:   FRIDAY, JUNE 13 * Carnival Rides, 5pm-Midnight * Parade, 7pm * Urban Legend on the Main Street Stage, 8pm-Midnight * Fireworks, Dark   SATURDAY, JUNE 14 * 5k Run, 8am * Civil War Artillery Unit & Encampment, 9am-9pm * Carnival Rides, 11am-Midnight * Cedar Valley Big Band on the Main Street Stage, Noon-4pm * Car Show, 1-4pm * Car Cruise, 6pm * Chainsaw Carvings Live Auction, 8pm * Brass Transit Authority on the Main Street Stage, 8pm-Midnight   There is much more to do and see for all ages! For a complete lineup and more detailed information, visit www.