Events And Activities
Iowa State Fair Sew-In Seeks Donations, Volunteers
The Iowa State Fair Fabric and Threads Department is seeking fabric donations and volunteers for the third annual State Fair Sew-In. The free program offers Fairgoers a chance to try their hand at simple sewing and quilting while providing warm blankets to local children in need. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, set August 11-21.
July 1 Marks Deadline for State Fair Competitions, Parade Entries
Friday is the deadline to enter the Iowa State Fair parade and many of the Fair's competitive events - late applications will be accepted with an additional late fee. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, August 11-21.
Premium books and entry forms can be accessed atwww.iowastatefair.org/competition/categories. Entrants in competitive events may enter online or may submit their entry by mail.
New Print At Home Option Adds Convenience to buy State Fair Tickets
Save up to 30% off Iowa State Fair gate admission with advance admission tickets, on sale now through August 10. The 2011 Fair is August 11-21.
Adult admission tickets are just $7 in advance (regularly $10), and children's admission is only $3 in advance (regularly $4). Children 5 and under are admitted free every day. Tickets are good any one Fair day.
Palace in the Park takes place July 8 with 'Mall Cop' on outdoor screen
Palace in the Park will be held Friday, July 8, at Riverside Park. There will be games and activities for the whole family before the movie starts and it is all FREE.
The movie will be Paul Blart: Mall Cop and will be watched on a big screen at dark. The movie is rated PG and stars Kevin James, Jayma Mays, and Keir O’Donnell.
VGH & Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group Golf Tourney & 5K Run
Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group golf tournament will take place on August 5th with a 5k Run/Walk on August 6th.
All proceeds are to benefit the Imaging Department and Digital Mammography at Virginia Gay Hospital. Please take a look at the documents below for more information and to ge
"Bring The Noise" helps to kick off Vinton's Boomtown
This year the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Group will be having a 5K walk/run to start off Boomfest, August 27th. “Bring the Noise” 5K will take a similar route to the Party in the Park walk/run.
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'Cross-Link' to meet Tuesday evenings
Cross-Link is a local community group that combines a discussion forum with interactive conversation over real-life issues. If you've ever wondered, "Does God exist, where did he come from and what is he like?" or, "Isn't the Bible irrelevant, outdated or invalid because of contradictions", Cross-Link is for you.
Benefit Auction to preserve the Spencer Grove Church
On Saturday June 25, 10:30 AM, at the Spencer Grove Church, 4 Miles West of Walker, Iowa, there will be a Benefit Auction to Help Preserve this Historical Landmark.
The Church has no regular service or congregation but has been kept up by a group of local citizens. In recent years they have replaced the foundation and last year put on a new roof of a cost around $20,000.
VGH/Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group Golf Tournament & 5k Run/Walk
Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group golf tournament will take place on August 5th with a 5k Run/Walk on August 6th. All proceeds are to benefit the Imaging Department and Digital Mammography at Virginia Gay Hospital. Please take a look at the documents below for more information and to get your registra
Birthday open house for Jo Erickson
There will be an open house for Jo Erickson’s 90th birthday, Sunday, June 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at 2003 S. 1stAve. Vinton. No gifts, please.