

DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
2023 EVENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST
Making Healthy Connections!
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL AGES THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
FREEBIES!!
FREE Health Screenings, FREE Red Cross Emergency Kits*, FREE Children's books*, FREE Child ID cards, and many, many giveaways and drawings yet to be determined.
*While supplies last!
THINGS THAT GO VROOM
Get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles like fire trucks, police cars and ambulances.
*Weather permitting, these will be located in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School parking lot.
CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS
Chief Ted Paxton and other members of the Vinton Police Department will be offering child safety seat checks at this event as well as having a Student Resource Officer information table. The K-9 Unit will also be making an appearance.
PRIZE DRAWINGS &
GOODIE BAGS
In addition to a variety of FREEBIES you can pick up as you make your way through all of this year's exhibitors, you’ll also receive a punch card when you first enter the fair. Get one punch at every exhibit you visit! Turn in your completed punch card to be entered for drawings based on the number of punches you've gathered. Items for these drawings have been generously donated by many of our exhibitors!
BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENINGS
Virginia Gay Family Medical Clinics will be providing blood glucose screenings which can help identify high blood sugar and identify a risk factor that may increase your chances of developing or experiencing complications to your health from diabetes.
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Don't miss the opportunity to discover options seniors have in regards to levels of care. Learn more about topics like dementia and safety in the homes of seniors. There will also be career opportunities for those interested in becoming a caregiver OR those interested in entering healthcare.
CREATING THE NEW U
Enjoy a FREE sample taste of Revital U products. Revital U is all Natural + Plant Based and offers many health benefits for the body and mind.
VINTON-SHELLSBURG
FARM TO SCHOOL CHAPTER
Learn how this group meets its goals for the kids in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District and how you can get involved: 1.) Source local products; 2.) Make healthy food options available; 3.) Provide fresh, good tasting food; 4.) Support long term health by introducing a variety of fruits and vegetables.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Financial health is just as important as your physical health. Have you been a victim of Identity Theft? Looking for advice to Improve your Credit Score? How do you set a Budget? Want to protect your loved ones from Scams and Financial Abuse? Let the experts at Farmers Savings Bank and Carson Wealth help you find the right formula to get your finances on track to achieve your goals!
UNITYPOINT
We believe in the power of healthy relationships. Our thing is health care, and you know you best. So at UnityPoint Health, we get to know your health history and your goals and we work as a team to find the ideal way for you to go from getting well to living well. UnityPoint health is your close-to-home resource for Same day appointments, annual wellness visits, disease prevention, diabetes management, treatment for common illnesses. Know how much YOU MATTER to this world. People are amazing and our clinics are here to help keep them that way!
VINTON LUTHERAN
HOME COMMUNITIES
Discover first hand the number of services provided by the Vinton Lutheran Home Communities. They will be joined this year, by Millenium Therapy to help introduce new outpatient therapy services starting early to mid-March.
VIRGINIA GAY
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
VGH Respiratory Therapy and Quality Medical AeroCare will demonstrate and provide information on home sleep study, sleep study and CPAP devices. Hands-on display of devices will be available. The results from a home sleep study can rule out sleep apnea and help diagnose other sleep disorders.
BENTON COUNTY
FOOD PANTRY
Stop by our booth and try samples of soups and snacks using food pantry items! The Benton County Food Pantry, located in Vinton and Belle Plaine, provides food for those in need who meet the Federal Guidelines. We are open every Tuesday from 10-4 and are located in the Benton County Service Center. One of our goals is to provide healthier food choices for our clients. Donations come mainly from within our community and county. Major resources include HACAP, Fareway, Boy Scout Food Drive, Honor Society Food Drive, Girl Scouts, Churches and Business Food Drives, and the Old School Produce Partners.With your assistance, we provide for over 100 families/month.
REACH OUT & READ
The Virginia Gay Hospital Family Medical Clinics will be offering FREE BOOKS to kids 6 months to 5 years as part of their Reach Out and Read program while supplies last. More information about the Reach Out Read program is available at www.myvghfoundation.org
NUTRITION AND MORE!
VGH Dietary Department will be highlighting nutritional dietary options to improve health and wellness as well as talk about the new weight management program available at Vinton Family Medical Clinic. Stop by and enjoy free coffee or grab a free bottle of water at this booth!
VIRGINIA GAY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINIC
Get all the details and learn more about the team-based approach to weight loss available through the Weight Management Clinic held at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic.
VIRGINIA GAY
THERAPY SERVICES
Virginia Gay Hospital Therapy Services provide patients with state-of-the-art Physical, Occupational, Speech and Language therapy programs. Stop by and play "Minute to Win It" with our staff! Games will include ring toss, obstacle course, M&M toothpick pickup and more, each designed to test your gross and fine motor skills, breathing techniques, hand/eye coordination, and attention.
MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS & SERVICES
There will be several booths with information on mental health and wellness, ways to relieve stress, anxiety, depression. Learn when to contact a mental health provider regarding child and adult concerns. Information on mental health awareness and accessing services through the Abbe Center, Foundation2 and Virginia Gay Family Medical Clinics.
GAMES & ACTIVITIES!!
NEW FOR 2020! Let's get active! See how fast you can get through our 60 ft. indoor obstacle course! You'll punch down pillars, crawl through tubes, and climb over tube walls. A great time for kids of all ages!
Other games sponsored by the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department (VPRD) include super-size Jenga, and Connect 4.
*Outdoor activities weather permitting
BENTON COUNTY DISASTER RECOVERY COALITION
Being prepared for a disaster can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a disaster, where to go, and know how to care for their basic and medical needs. ** FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BACKPACKS ** Receive your FREE Emergency Preparedness Backpack while supplies last!
BENTON COUNTY
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Explore how these programs are working to bring Benton County communities closer together. You may find services you can use or opportunities to volunteer that you weren't aware of:
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Medical Transportation
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Food Distribution
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Outreach Services
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Volunteer Opportunities
VSCSD SUMMER
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
DID YOU KNOW FREE Breakfast and Lunch meals are available in Vinton and Shellsburg throughout the summer break? Kids 18 years old and younger are welcome regardless of financial status. Plus you do not have to live within the School District. (Minimal charge for adult meals.) Meet the organizers and learn more about this summer program!
THERAPEUTIC
INNOVATIONS, PLLC
Get to know Therapeutic Innovations and how they provide mental health therapy and behavioral health services to all of Benton County and surrounding communities.
ATHLETICO PHYSICAL THERAPY
Talk with members of the staff from Belle Plaine about physical therapy as a means to improve health and enhance quality of life while decreasing pain.
VINTON FAREWAY
Vinton Fareway Store is committed to a foundation of personalized service and quality food distribution. Their mission is to provide the highest quality, freshest product available, while treating customers like family and valuing dedicated employees beyond measure. Stop and visit for information on nutrition and healthy food choices.
WHAT YOU DON'T SEE
The Above the Influence Wellness Coalition will be setting up a Mock Bedroom - This will allow individuals over the age of 21 to enter a scene staged as a teenagers bedroom. Within that bedroom there will be several items that relate to substance use and other harmful behavior that a teenager is involved with. This mock bedroom gives parents/guardians the opportunity to see how many things they recognize and education on what to look for in their child's possession.
PINK HEALS
EASTERN IOWA
The Pink Heals fire truck and police car will be on display! Pink Heals volunteers take these pink vehicles on home visits to those in need. They partner with businesses to provide visit recipients with donated goods, gift cards and services. The color pink is used to represent love and care rather than to signify a specific disease. Pink Heals is about more than just breast cancer. It is about all illnesses and needs within our communities.
BE THE CHANGE AND
CHOOSE TO CHANGE
Learn more about fitness for all ages! We can discuss how stages of life, nutrition, meal plan options, portion control, and a positive mindset can make difference for a well rounded healthy lifestyle.
UNITED HEALTHCARE
Get all the details on a Dual Special Needs Plan for those who have both Medicaid and Medicare. You might be missing out on additional benefits and features that a dual plan can offer. This plan provides health benefits for people with income limitations who may need extra help because of disabilities, health conditions or age. Stop by and learn more!
FREE CHILD ID CARDS
Benton County Sheriff's Office will on hand providing FREE Child ID cards.
VINTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
READY… SET… PLAY! The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department offers a vast selection of recreational and enrichment activities for residents of all ages and abilities. They operate many facilities and amenities including the Recreation Center, Skate & Activity Center, Miniature Golf Course, Vinton Community Swimming Pool and many acres of parks, playgrounds and trails. Stop by and chat and ask us questions about opportunities for community-based, family-friendly fun!
2020 EXHIBITORS
• Above the Influence Wellness Coalition
• Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC)
• Atkins Family Medical Clinic
• Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition
• Benton County Food Pantry
• Benton County Public Health
• Benton County Rural Access Center
• Benton County Sexual Assault Response Team
• Benton County Veterans Affairs
• Benton County Volunteer Program
• Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc.
• Better Tomorrows Early Childhood &
Benton-Iowa Community Partnership
for Protecting Children
• Farmers Savings Bank & Trust
• HACAP & HACAP North
Benton Center
• Heritage Area Agency on Aging
• Horizons
• Linn County Public Health and Linn County
Community Services | Ryan White Program
• Norwex
• Old Creamery Nature Trail
• PFLAG Cedar Rapids Chapter
• ProActive Pediatric Therapy, LLC
• Smith-Geater VFW Post 8884
• Sparkle & Shine with Ilene
• State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
• Therapeutic Innovations, PLLC
• Unity Point (Shellsburg & Vinton Clinic)
• Usborne Books and More
• Urbana Family Medical Clinic
• Van Horne Family Medical Clinic
• Vinton Family Medical Clinic
• Vinton Lions Club
• Vinton Lutheran Home Communities
• Vinton Parks & Recreation Department
• Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
• VSCSD Summer Food Service Program
• Vinton-Shellsburg Farm to School