A local fiber-optic network is offering people a chance to win a free year of internet service.

VNET Fiber will be hosting a series of events called Donuts & Downloads.

Members of the VNET Fiber team will serve donuts, coffee and other refreshments.

They will also gather feedback about their services. 

“We’re going right into neighborhoods that have access to our local fiber-optic network to meet residents face-to-face while enjoying a fall day,” VNET CEO Joel Deuterman said. “As a local company, we think it’s vital to be outside in the beautiful Erie fall, talking to people; it’s more important than ever nowadays.”

Those who sign up will be entered to win a free year of VNET Fiber internet service. 

The first one will be held at the playground of Chestnut Hill Elementary School. It's happening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.