News : Second block party featured 218 corridor businesses

A variety of games were available during the second VU block party of the summer, at Kiwanis Park.

Kyler Hunziker tries his luck in the money box at the block party.

Log carrying contest: Amelia Birker begins the course.

Amelia Birker competed in the log carrying race sponsored by Pizza Hut during the VU block party.

The Vinton Community Ban plays during the VU Block Party Wednesday at Kiwanis Park.

The businesses along Highway 218 sponsored the second Vinton Unlimited block party on Wednesday evening at Kiwanis Park. Tootsie's, Ervin Motors, Theisens, Pizza Hut and Subway provided food items and other activities. The Vinton Community Band played. The Pizza Hut staff organzed a log-running contest with a pizza dinner provided to the person with the fastest time.