The Lutheran Home Auxillary is hosting their annual fall luncheon at the U.S. Bank building on November 4, 2011 from 11:00 to 1:00. It features chicken casserole, salads, pies and beverage for $6.

Cornerstone Baptist Church will be having their annual fall hay ride on October 22nd, 2011.  There will be a hay ride, bonfire, supper starting at 5:30.

  WHEN: Monday Nov. 7, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Vinton, Wesley United Methodist Church, downstairs in the dining room WHO: Anyone who wants to learn about saving money on your food budget.

Blessed Hope Church, Vinton, will hold their annual Bazaar and Bake Sale featuring rolls and coffee from 8-10 a.m., a chili soup bar from 11 a.m.-1 p.

  Signup continues for Benton County agricultural producers to receive financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), a voluntary program for farmers who face threats to soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land.

   PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Connie Ogier. Program will be presented by Connie Gill.

     Keiaffa Green, who is working with the Benton County Above the Influence Coalition and with schools in the Benton County area on substance abuse efforts, is inviting area residents to a meeting at noon on Thursday, Oct.

 Fall/Halloween Kid's Craft Day-Two hours of supervised fun and crafts! Lunch is provided.  Date: October 22           Location: Skate & Activity Center Time: 11 am-1 pm           Cost: $12/person     Ghostly Glow Mini Golf and Open Skate Halloween Costume Party  If you think putting is tough during the daytime, just think how hard it will be in the dark with ghosts and goblins in the mix! Date: October 29           Location: Skate & Activity Center Time: 7-9 pm           Cost: Mini Golf-$2/round, Open Skate-$3.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 PM on Monday, Oct. 24, at the home of Bonnie Rohlena assisted by Carol Timmer.  The program will be presented by Bonnie.

  Fundraising is underway to build a shelter house at Wildcat Park (between Urbana and Shellsburg). The campers and Park Ranger, Jon; are undertaking this task with a Halloween event this weekend.