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A;zheimer's support group to meet Wednesday

The Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Windsor Manor. The October meeting will take place tomorrow, Oct.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Oct. 25

PEO, Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the home of Pat Floyd, with Jo Schmidt assisting.

National Make a Difference Day: Meal to be served Oct. 23

Saturday, Oct. 23, is National Make a Difference Day, a day to honor the significance of volunteers in communities throughout the country. To mark the occasion, the Benton County Volunteer Program is planning a community meal, from 11 a.

Street Drugs 101: Detective Mark Phippen to discuss ways to identify problems

The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition is sponsoring a session called "Street Drugs 101." Participants will hear from Mark Phippen of the Benton County Sheriff's Office on how street drugs are used currently, where they may be hiding and how to identify them if you see them.

Vinton’s Annual Patriotic Christmas Parade planned

  The annual Patriotic Christmas Parade, is scheduled to take place November 18 beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in being in the parade or helping to plan this event may contact Ron Geiger at 472-5301.

First Annual Vinton Softball Baseball Corp. Tournament

  On Saturday October 16, (rain date the 17th a golf tournament to benefit the local softball and baseball teams for facility and equipment, scholarship funds, and state tournament expenses, the goal is to be able to send more kids to state.

Rodger's Park hosting annual Haunted Trail

The Benton County Conservation Board is planning a Haunted Trail at Rodgers Park on Oct. 1 and 2. There will also be a costume contest, potluck meal and other activities.