News : Block Party! Area residents share music, food and games on 4th Street

Brady Bruce cheers the ball as it makes its way down between the pegs.

Cylas Kettler plays the water pistol ping pong ball game.

Cooling Dance Center Dads and Dancers performed Thursday.

The Dads and Daughters of Cooling Dance Center wind up a routine.

Cattlemen grilled the burgers for the first VU Block Party of 2014.

Block Party: Jack Blais focuses intently while playing the water pistol ping pong game.

The first Vinton Unlimited Block Party of the season took place on Thursday evening, as businesses in the area of 4th Street between 1st and A Avenues sponsored a variety of events, games and activities.

The Vinton Community Band played, and the Cooling Dance Studio Dads and Daughters performed a few numbers on the blocked-off street.

The Benton County Cattlemen grilled burgers and several businesses from the block offered special gifts or activities.

Teresa Meyer and her Farm Bureau staff offered a Big Wheel course for young children and "Fatal Goggles" for older kids and adults. These goggles are designed to simulate the vision of an intoxicated person. 

Games included a water pistol ping pong ball activity for two people, similar to foosball but using water to move the ball to the opponent's red zone.

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