• Article Photo. Cattlemen grilled the burgers for the first VU Block Party of 2014.
    Cattlemen grilled the burgers for the first VU Block Party of 2014.
  • Article Photo. The Dads and Daughters of Cooling Dance Center wind up a routine.
    The Dads and Daughters of Cooling Dance Center wind up a routine.
  • Article Photo. Cooling Dance Center Dads and Dancers performed Thursday.
    Cooling Dance Center Dads and Dancers performed Thursday.
  • Article Photo. Cylas Kettler plays the water pistol ping pong ball game.
    Cylas Kettler plays the water pistol ping pong ball game.
  • Article Photo. Brady Bruce cheers the ball as it makes its way down between the pegs.
    Brady Bruce cheers the ball as it makes its way down between the pegs.
  • Article Photo. Block Party: Jack Blais focuses intently while playing the water pistol ping pong game.
    Block Party: Jack Blais focuses intently while playing the water pistol ping pong game.
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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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