Events And Activities
Cardboard Boat Races set for July 27

Grandstand events to include car, trailer races and demo derby
Cars will race twice this week at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The popular and exciting trailer races will also return this week during the Benton County Fair. And, of course, the annual Jerry Stanley Memorial Demolition Derby takes place on its customary Saturday night. Admission each night is $10 for adults; $4 for kids.
See the complete schedule below:
Thursday, July 25:
7 p.
Business Camp at Iowa Braille School to help benefit Friends of the Shelter
The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School is helping the shelter this week, but in order to do so, they need everyone's help!
Business Camp at Iowa Braille School
The last of three local summer school programs in Vinton for children who are blind or visually impaired will be held at the Iowa Braille School, during the week of July 21 – 26.
Fair begins Wednesday; 4-H schedule listed
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.m.
Below is the official schedule of events from the Benton County Extension Office:
2013 Benton County Fair 4-H/FFA Schedule of Events
Wednesday, July 24
8:30–11:30 a.
Farm Bureau Cook-off seeks participants; winners to advance to Iowa State Fair
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 6th Annual Cookout Contest will be held on Saturday July 27th during the Benton County Fair in Vinton.
Annual Lutheran Home Ice Cream Social set for Aug. 4
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.
Come and enjoy relaxing music by Don Anders and Stuart Gulick from 2:00 - 3:00 and The Classic Deli very Band from 3:00 - 4:00.
Block Party Tonight
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.
Industrial Park Block Party Friday; still room for giant beer pong teams

Life Serve Blood drive Friday
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).