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PEO MZ to meet Aug. 11

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 11, at 1:30 PM at the home of Pat DeKlotz assisted by Jackie Schoettmer. The program will be presented by Judith Bunye.

Extension offers 4-H Judges Training

Join the ranks of 4-H judges or learn more about judging exhibits by attending a new 4-H Judges  Training of Saturday, September 27, 9:15 am – 3:30 pm at Iowa State University Extension and  Outreach - Polk County,1625 Adventure land Drive , Suite A, Altoona IA.

After 5 Club to hear about Haiti dress project, Aug. 12

The Vinton After 5 Club dinner will take place on Tues. Aug. 12, at 6:15 p.m. at Fourth St. Diner 202 E 4st. The event will feature Rita Moore of Vinton, who will be showing pillow case dresses she is making and sending to Haiti.

Bereavement support group to meet Aug. 7

The bereavement support group “Meet and Eat” will meet on Thursday, August 7, at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton.  Any one grieving a loss is welcome.

Ikes to host their 3rd Annual Hog Roast, Aug. 2

On Saturday, August 2nd, the Red Cedar Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will be hosting their 3rd annual Hog Roast. The menu will consist of pulled pork sandwiches from pork provided by the Wiley family and prepared by Scott Bahmann – one of the award winners of last year’s 50th Annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest at the Iowa State Fair.

Genealogy Workshop

The Benton County Historical Society announces the 2nd genealogy workshop for people who are looking to begin or enhance their research of family history.

Salsa contest; 50-foot banana split at Aug. 7 Farmers Market

Salsa Contest on August 7th at Vinton Farmers Market!  And Blessed Hope Church will be Providing 50 foot Banana Split! The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department Farmer’s market season will once again host the annual Salsa Contest.

Children's Bible Story Hour continues on Tuesdays

There will be a Children's Bible Story hour, illustrated with felt art, every Tuesday afternoon, from 1-2 p.m. at the Vinton Community Service Center at 407 A Ave (across from the Laundromat).