The Benton County Fair officially begins on Wednesday morning, as hundreds of Benton County 4-H members bring their projects for judging beginning at 8:30 a.

An outdoor cooking contest designed to promote Iowa meat is being planned by the Benton County Farm Bureau. Contest coordinator, Bill Newton says, “You don't have to be an expert chef to participate; you just need to enjoy cooking outdoors with quality Iowa meat.

The Vinton Lutheran Home Auxiliary will be hosting its Annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday Aug. 4, at the Lutheran Home in Vinton, from 2-4 p.m.    There will be delicious homemade pies and desserts,miniature horse and buggy rides, a kiddie train, face painting, grab bags, Bake Sale and much more.

     Bring Your Lawn Chair and enjoy the band while  kids play in the Sprinklers!        There is still room to get registered for the Giant Pong Game!  Get your team of 2 ready for great fun and great prizes!  Email Dan@imca.

There is still room to sign-up your 2 person team for Giant 'Beer' Pong at the Industrial Park Block Party this Friday!  If you want to put together a team and possibly win some great prizes, just give IMCA a call and sign-up today!  It's going to be a lot of fun, but only if we get teams signed up!  We have room for 7 more teams, so get signed up today!  Put your unique skills to work and have some fun this Friday at the Industrial Park Block Party starting at 5 p.

 

Donate Blood Friday, July 19th From 2:30pm - 5:30pm US Bank Community Room LifeServe Blood Center provides blood to our very own Virginia Gay Hospital! Mark Your calendar & Save a Life (or 3)!    Did You Know? 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives Someone needs blood ever 2 seconds Females receive 53% of blood transfusions There is no subsitute for Human Blood Donate Blood on Friday, July 19th from 2:30 - 5:30pm at the US Bank Community Room (414 A Avenue, Vinton).

VPRD has some upcoming events that give you opportunity to stay active during this long, hot stretch of summer! On the morning of Saturday, July 27th, VPRD will be hosting its 4th annual 'Kids Triathlon.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet to carpool to Cedar Rapids at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 22.

“ASK THE EXPERT” TO BE AT THE IOWA STATE EXTENSION AND OUTREACH BOOTH AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIR on July 25, 26 and 27. The Benton County Extension Council is pleased to announce that we will be featuring local and regional area specialists at our booth in the exhibition building at the Benton County Fair.