Chartered March 17, 1884, Town of Vinton, Virginia: The Best Kept Secret in the Roanoke Valley!
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- Vinton, VA, 24179
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- 540-983-0607
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- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Town of Vinton, Virginia The Town of Vinton administrative offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. We hope everyone has a safe, happy holiday!!
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On December, 7, 2009, the Roanoke County Planning Commission and the Town of Vinton Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing to receive comments on the draft Vinton Area Corridors Plan. The Vinton Area Corridors Plan is a long-range plan intended to enhance aesthetics, improve safety and guide future develo...pment and redevelopment along the following corridors in your community: Bypass Road, Hardy Road, South Pollard Street, Virginia Avenue, Walnut Avenue and Washington Avenue.
Following review by the Planning Commissions, the Vinton Area Corridors Plan will be forwarded to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Vinton Town Council for their consideration. Ultimately, this plan will be adopted into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan and the Town of Vinton Comprehensive Plan.
For more information regarding this notice, please contact Lindsay Blankenship, Roanoke County Department of Community Development at (540) 772-2068 extension 283 or email: lblankenship@roanokecountyva.gov, or Anita McMillan, Vinton Planning Department at (540) 983-0601 or email at amcmillan@vintonva.gov.Read More
Following review by the Planning Commissions, the Vinton Area Corridors Plan will be forwarded to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Vinton Town Council for their consideration. Ultimately, this plan will be adopted into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan and the Town of Vinton Comprehensive Plan.
For more information regarding this notice, please contact Lindsay Blankenship, Roanoke County Department of Community Development at (540) 772-2068 extension 283 or email: lblankenship@roanokecountyva.gov, or Anita McMillan, Vinton Planning Department at (540) 983-0601 or email at amcmillan@vintonva.gov.Read More
Your input will help guide the future development of the Vinton community.
Time:7:00PM Monday, December 7th
Location:Vinton War Memorial--South Ballroom
Town of Vinton, Virginia Christmas Parade-12/3/2009-7:00 pm-Downtown Vinton. Pre-Parade Activities(Municipal Bldg)-6 pm-Mayor lights the Town Tree+Wm.Byrd High School Band performs; 6:15 pm-Floyd Ward Cloggers perform; 6:30 pm-Revelation Quartet performs. Immediately following the parade(8 pm)-War Memorial open house-hear Revelation Quartet perform Christmas songs,have refreshments and a visit with Santa,make Christmas cards for Veterans.
Town of Vinton, Virginia
Volunteers are needed to serve on Town committees. The Town is currently accepting applications from Town residents to fill vacancies on committees including the Planning Commission, the Highway Safety Commission, and the Fair Housing Board. For more information, please visit this webpage: http://www.vintonva.gov/services_pages/b
Town of Vinton, Virginia
Citizens' Police Academy begins 1/22/10. Request Application at: 540-983-0617 ext.199. Learn the daily duties and training of officers. Taught by police officers, supervisors, and civilian instructors with expertise in their subjects. FREE to attend the 3 hour classes held 1 night each week for 10 weeks. Participants m...ust be 18+ years of age, live/work in Town, have no prior felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.Read More
Town of Vinton, Virginia Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Currently, we have some videos from the Downtown trick or treat event uploaded there. Maybe you'll see your cute little gobblin in one of them!!! Check it out and subscribe to our channel.
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Chartered March 17, 1884, Town of Vinton, Virginia: The Best Kept Secret in the Roanoke Valley!
Town of Vinton, Virginia The Vinton Christmas Parade will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, with the pre-parade entertainment at 6 p.m. at the Vinton Municipal Building. There will also be an Open House at the Vinton War Memorial following the parade. (Rain/snow date – Saturday, December 5th, 10 a.m.) View our Events Tab for more information. Hope to see you at the parade!
Town of Vinton, Virginia 2nd Annual "COATS FROM COPS": Vinton Police Dept. is collecting coats/jackets at 311 S. Pollard Street in Vinton for kids+adults to be distributed to those in need. Please look through your closets for any coats/jackets that you don't need and would like to donate to this worthy cause. Donations accepted thru Dec.2. Check our events tab for more information.
Town of Vinton, Virginia Flooding Update: At 1 p.m. Walnut Avenue in the Town of Vinton remains closed. The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the area until 7 p.m. this evening. Please use caution when driving today, and do not attempt to drive on a flooded roadway. Find a safer, alternate route. Those extra few seconds of driving could save your life!
Town of Vinton, Virginia Heavy rains continuing through the night have created flooding that has closed the Walnut Ave area in the Town of Vinton. Walnut Ave from 4th St to the Town line have been closed due to flooding. They will remain closed through the morning commute today.Additional information will be released when they open back up or additional closures occur.
Town of Vinton, Virginia Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our country. We appreciate what you do. In honor of Veterans' Day, Town of Vinton offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The offices will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2009.
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The Town of Vinton Public Works Department will begin the annual leaf collection on Monday, November 9, 2009 and end on Friday, December 18, 2009. Please visit this link for more information and pickup days/times in your area: http://www.vintonva.gov/departments_page
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For complete details, please visit this website: http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/Departmen
"Travel Through Time!"
Decades of Fun
1900's - Old West Dance Hall and Casino
Here you’ll find all your favorite casino games, fabulous entertainment and music galore! Try yo...ur luck at the tables or enjoy the music while you watch horse racing or football on a giant TV. If it’s unparalleled entertainment you want to feast your eyes on Jessie and James and the Gang. Audiences of all ages will be on the edge of their seats as a barrage of comedy, juggling, audience play and amazing dog feats have you laughing out loud and stomping your feet in true Old West style.
1920's - Jazz Club and Speak Easy
Enjoy the traditional sounds of the local duo “Simply Jazz” as well as other Jazz musicians playing a variety of your favorite Jazz numbers! Come on in and relax and let the night slip away.
1930's-1940's - Traveling Circus
Come join us and experience the fabulous 40’s when traveling circuses were the talk of the town. Entertainment abounds with jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, puppet shows, a caricature artist and more! Enjoy making your very own souvenirs of your time at the circus and be sure not to miss any of the excitement.
1950's-1960's - Sock Hop and Beach Blast
Listen and dance the night away to the live music of the 40 Years After Band. Wear your poodle skirts, your favorite retro hair styles and enjoy the mood of yesteryear. Then when the mood strikes come on over to the "beach side" and feel free to join in and learn some shag moves as well as some other beach favorites and line dances. Take a stroll along the "boardwalk" and feast your eyes on the Aspiring Artist Exhibition, providing students the opportunity to display their work alongside professional artists!
1980's-1990's - Adrenaline Jam
Enjoy a heated tent complete with games galore. 18 screens including 15 -19" flat-panel HD monitors and 3- 32"-42" flat-panel monitors. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo game consoles and a wide assortment of game software for everyone.
2000's - Enchanted Idol
Join in the competition this New Year’s Eve as we crown our very own Enchanted Idol. All ages are welcome to audition in front of our panel of distinguished judges. Audition space is limited so call 387.6078 today for more information. Assemble at the corner of Washington Avenue and Pollard Street at 11:30 pm to pick up your candles and safety cups for the parade. Enchanted Eve's colorful mascots will lead the processional which departs at 11:45 pm along Washington Avenue ending at the back of the Vinton War Memorial for a spectacular midnight fireworks display. The Enchanted Idol will win great prizes and lead the crowd in the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" at midnight. Read More
"Travel Through Time!"
Decades of Fun
1900's - Old West Dance Hall and Casino
Here you’ll find all your favorite casino games, fabulous entertainment and music galore! Try yo...ur luck at the tables or enjoy the music while you watch horse racing or football on a giant TV. If it’s unparalleled entertainment you want to feast your eyes on Jessie and James and the Gang. Audiences of all ages will be on the edge of their seats as a barrage of comedy, juggling, audience play and amazing dog feats have you laughing out loud and stomping your feet in true Old West style.
1920's - Jazz Club and Speak Easy
Enjoy the traditional sounds of the local duo “Simply Jazz” as well as other Jazz musicians playing a variety of your favorite Jazz numbers! Come on in and relax and let the night slip away.
1930's-1940's - Traveling Circus
Come join us and experience the fabulous 40’s when traveling circuses were the talk of the town. Entertainment abounds with jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, puppet shows, a caricature artist and more! Enjoy making your very own souvenirs of your time at the circus and be sure not to miss any of the excitement.
1950's-1960's - Sock Hop and Beach Blast
Listen and dance the night away to the live music of the 40 Years After Band. Wear your poodle skirts, your favorite retro hair styles and enjoy the mood of yesteryear. Then when the mood strikes come on over to the "beach side" and feel free to join in and learn some shag moves as well as some other beach favorites and line dances. Take a stroll along the "boardwalk" and feast your eyes on the Aspiring Artist Exhibition, providing students the opportunity to display their work alongside professional artists!
1980's-1990's - Adrenaline Jam
Enjoy a heated tent complete with games galore. 18 screens including 15 -19" flat-panel HD monitors and 3- 32"-42" flat-panel monitors. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo game consoles and a wide assortment of game software for everyone.
2000's - Enchanted Idol
Join in the competition this New Year’s Eve as we crown our very own Enchanted Idol. All ages are welcome to audition in front of our panel of distinguished judges. Audition space is limited so call 387.6078 today for more information. Assemble at the corner of Washington Avenue and Pollard Street at 11:30 pm to pick up your candles and safety cups for the parade. Enchanted Eve's colorful mascots will lead the processional which departs at 11:45 pm along Washington Avenue ending at the back of the Vinton War Memorial for a spectacular midnight fireworks display. The Enchanted Idol will win great prizes and lead the crowd in the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" at midnight. Read More
