Events And Activities
Party in Pink 5K set for June 23; all runners, walkers invited
The Survivors of Benton County are planning their 5th annual Party in Pink 5K, which takes place at Riverside Park on Friday, June 23, during Party in the Park weekend.
The survivors, joined by their friends and family member as well as running enthusiasts (and walking enthusiasts!) have gathered each year since 2013 to raise awareness of breast cancer and to raise money for the Virginia Gay Hospital Gifts of Hope Foundation, which provides funding for health care services for women who request assistance. Operation 23 to Zero: Ruck planned to raise awareness of veteran suicide issue, June 3
ByToni Parizek, Benton County Veterans Affairs Office
The Benton County Veteran's Affairs office is partnering with the organization Operation: 23 to Zero to raise awareness about Veteran's Suicide.
The event is a Ruck March around Vinton.
A Ruck March is the military's equivalent of going on a hike with a heavy pack on your back, but don't worry, a ruck is not required!
Current statistics show that 22 Veterans and one Active Duty Service Member commits suicide per day.
Vinton Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winner to be honored May 17
Vinton-Shellsburg Retireesand Award Winnerswill be honored at a public reception Wednesday, May 17, 2017,from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at theVinton Skate and Activity Center
2017 Retirees
Don Lyle - 46 yrs.
Herb McNeill - 42 yrs.
Lynette Voss - 34 yrs.
Kim Isbell - 32 yrs.
Vicki Waggoner - 28 yrs.
Bev Anderson - 29 yrs.
Kathy Flaugh - 24 yrs.
Ride for a Cause
There will be two events to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
On Saturday May 13th, there will be a Garage Sale and Bake Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 302 4th Ave. in Keystone (during the Keystone town wide garage sales.)
There will be a bike ride and car cruise to raise money for the American Cancer Society. For details on these events click the links below.
Neal Caraway 2nd Annual Memorial Car Cruise
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Vinton American Legion to hold monthly Fish Fry, May 12th 4-7 p.m.
The Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, will be hosting our monthly Fish Fry, Friday May 12th, from 4 to 7 PM.
The menu includes: 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.
The Bar will also be open.
Boomfest to be held Saturday, August 26 seeking more vendors
The 8th Annual Boom-Fest is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10am to 4pm in downtown Vinton. A full schedule of events will be released later this summer.
With Boom-Fest a mere 115 days away, Vinton Unlimited is still actively accepting arts & crafts, antique, repurposed treasures and informational vendors! Oh, and FOOD vendors too! Download a registration form athttp://vinton.
PEO Chapter MZ news
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, May 8, at 1:30, at the home of Pat Floyd assisted by Frieda Davis. The program will be presented by Ann Jorgenson.
Mess Hall Thursday. May 18th 5-7 p.m.
Mess Hall Thursday, the Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, will be offering a Baked Potato Bar, Thursday May 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Cost is $6.00 for Adults, Children under 12, $3.00.
Everyone welcome! Hope to see you there!
Breast Cancer Survivors to Meet May 8
Breast CancerSurvivorsWewill meet Monday, May 8 at5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation atWindsor Manorin the dining room. Meal cost is $7.
Reservations not required.
Please call Angie Tharp 472-2994, Lisa Staab 472-5255 Lu Karr 319-560-9408 or Janet Woodhouse 472-4862 if you have questions.