Events And Activities

The Benton County Conservation invites area residents to participate in two events this weekend. First, on Friday, June 9, a Full Moon Hike willbegin at 8 p.m. at the BC Conservation office at5718 20th Avenue Dr., Vinton. Participants are invited to "test out your night vision and learn more about our nocturnal friends that live at Rodgers Park.

The Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) will be hosting their first photo contest! The Benton SWCD, in partnership with the Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project, is looking for Benton County agricultural photographs. Photos that showcase soil and water conservation will be given extra points during judging.

Wednesday, June 7th 5 to 7pm or until gone Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1206 C Avenue Vinton Free will offering All proceeds will go to purchase meals for Vinton Feeds the World food packaging event to be held on September 10th. Dinner includes: Pasta with marinara or Alfredo sauce Garlic Bread Homemade salads and desserts

MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is planning our 4th Annual Art in the Park at Celebration Park on Sat. Sept 9, 10:00 - 4:00 We are looking for financial contributions to help us make this our Biggest and Best Festival to Date! The festival will include: - Unique Artwork form Local and Visiting Artists - Music from local Musicians - Food Vendors - Kid's Games - Emerging Artist Tent showcasing our local Students Artwork AND MORE!! We are hoping to draw people from all over the area to visit our Community for this Event! Let us know if you'd like to Contribute to the Event by putting an ad in the Art Festival Program, or sponsoring one of the Events we have planned for the Day! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions contact Kim Fischels @ kfischels21@gmail.

Teresa Erger created "Be the Change," a new fitness program designed to also help local causes, in an attempt to inspire and connect local residents as they also try to improve their physical health. Erger partners with a national movement called REFIT. "It is a Christian-based fitness program that uses positive, uplifting music to inspire, change the lives, motivate, and focus on human connections," Erger says.

By Dorothy Readnour Garrison's Farmer's Market will begin Monday June 5th at 5:00 PM. Allvendors are welcome for no charge. There will be fresh produce,delicious baked goods by Erica, Sweet Cakes cupcakes, crafts and jellyby Rose. The Garrison Lion's Club will be grilling hot dogs. Come onout and join the fun in the parking lot at the Public Library.

Weather permitting, the Vinton American Legion and the local Boy Scouts will be conducting a flag disposal ceremony Thursday June 8 at 7 p.m. There is a flag drop off can outside of the Legion building's, front door,105 North R Ave.

The Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, will be having its monthly fish fry Friday June 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. We will be serving Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake Adults: $8.00 Children 5 to 12: $4.00 Children under 5: Free All you can eat, while supplies last. Please note July 1st price will go up $1.

By Karen Ackman, VS Food Services Spread the word; tell all of your friends. We will have transportation- School Bus- to and from Tilford Elementary this summer for Free Lunch! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult Pick -up Park Apartments-11:40 North Main Entrance along 1st Street Vinton Public Library-11:50 North Entrance along 5th Street.