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Home My WebLink About2014 - Printed Town CalendarImagineImagine Imagine Imagine Imagine Imagine ImagineImagine Imagine Imagine Imagine Imagine Imagine Imagine Imagine i ImagineImagine William Byrd High School Band Photo Credit: Barry Brooks Imagine Vinton 2014 Town Calendar Imagine Imag n Imag n L-R — Matt Hare, Vice Mayor Wes Nance, Mayor Brad Grose, Bobby Altice, Doug Adams (Photo by Barry Brooks Photography) Dear Citizens: Last year as our calendar focused on Vinton's door being opened, we reflected on new and exciting possibilities such as: • plans for the new Vinton Branch of the Roanoke County Library • opportunity to revitalize our Downtown through the $700,000 CDBG Program • new businesses that have made the Town their home and • greenways to connect our town to the Roanoke Valley As we begin 2014 with several exciting projects in the town, we invite you to imagine: Inviting a friend to browse with you for crafts and fresh vegetables at the revitalized Farmer's Market. Making your way along the new Walnut Avenue Corridor with its new bridge, sidewalks and bike lanes. Appreciating the investments in the Town's infrastructure to ensure continued water quality and fire suppression. Going for a walk or bike ride along the new Glade Creek Greenway. I nvesting personally in a reinvigorated Vinton. N avigating through the new Vinton Branch library with its large children's area, dedicated teen room and computer lab. E njoying Vinton every day! As Albert Einstein once said - "Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." As your Council, we are excited about the coming attractions in Vinton and hope that all our citizens will embrace our excitement and support our efforts to promote this Town as a great place to live, work, shop and raise a family. 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Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Children's (0-5) Story time sessions begin the 13th, Contact Vinton Library for more information Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday January 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Each time you see this blue bin, recyclables will also be collected on your normal refuse day New Year’s Day – Town Offices Closed Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM@ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Monday & Tuesday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn 6:30 PM @VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @SC Water Bills Due Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC – Town Offices Closed Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Wednesday & Thursday Refuse Pickup Potluck, Noon @ SC December 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Chinese New Year Business License Renewal Filing Due VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE STORMWATER RUNOFF IS AN ASSET… NOT A LIABILITY. For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Tire Recycle Pickup Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL Business License Bills Mailed Real Food: Soup's On! VL 10:30 AM Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Presidents’ Day Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC – Town Offices Closed Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Tire Recycle Pickup DMV To Go @VWM Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Monday & Tuesday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Town Council Meeting 7:00 @ VMB Potluck, Noon @ SC Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC February 2014 January 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 March 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 The Vinton War Memorial is hosting Valentine’s Day Dinner on 2/14. Please contact the Vinton War Memorial for more information. Imagine the New Vinton Library Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Children’s Library info: Tuesday Story Times 2 yr olds 10 AM, 3-5 yr olds 11 AM Wednesday Book Bugs 0-2yr olds 9:30 AM, 3-5 yr olds 10:30 AM 2nd Thursday-Page Turners-Grades 5-8, 3rd Thursday-Doodler’s 5-10 yr olds, 2nd Friday-Book Worms 0-5 yr olds. Contact the Vinton Library for more information Daylight Savings Time Starts/ Change Smoke Detector Batteries Read Across America Day 2014 Business License Payment Due Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mardi Gras Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Water Bills Due Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Senior Expo 10:00 AM @ VWM Line Dancing 10 am @SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL National Reading Month Ash Wednesday Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Spring Begins Tai Chi @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 March 2014 February 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 April 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Vinton’s 130th Town Birthday, Founded 1884 St. Patrick’s Day Ceramics 9AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11:00 AM @ SC VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov Photo: Barry Brooks Tinker Creek Glade Creek 5T H ETNA CEDAR CLEVELAND WALNUT 8T H GLA D E VIRG I N I A CLEVELAND VIRGI N I A 5T H CEDARCEDAR 5T H CED A R WALNUT VIRG I N I A 5T H WALNUT ETNA GLA D E 5T H WALNUT 5T H ETNA WALNUT VIRGI N I A Prepared by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. 2012. μ Proposed Glade/Tinker Creek Greenway (1590ft) Proposed Walnut Street Improvements Town of Vinton Limits Existing Tinker Creek Greenway Town of Vinton Glade/Tinker Creek Greenway 0 200 400100 Feet Imagine the places you can go when the red turns green on the map!Photo - Ron Bailey For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Easter Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM@ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Federal Income Taxes Due Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM@ SC Arbor Day Observed,4:00 PM @ Craig Ave. Center Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Good Friday Clean Valley Day April 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL National Arbor Day May 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 March 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Vinton Dogwood Festival Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Cinco de Mayo Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Tire Recycle Pickup (Pic) Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Water Bills Due Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC Memorial Day – Town offices closed Town Election Day Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Tire Recycle Pickup Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Monday & Tuesday Refuse/ Recycling pickup Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Real Food: Veggie Tales, VL, 10:30 AM Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Peace Officer’s Memorial Day Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM@ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Relay for Life 6:00 PM @ WBHS 10:30 a.m. Shake Bake & Sprout @ FM Vinton's Farmer's Market Opens Dogwood Festival and Parade Vinton Wine & Food Festival 1:00 PM @ VWM Armed Forces Day Art Market & Food Tasting 10 AM@FM May 2014 National Drinking Water Week National Public Works Week National Police Week April 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 June 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Small Business Week National EMS Week VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov Vinton invites you to many fun events and festivals throughout the year. IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE THEY ALL HAVE “FUREVER” HOMES… FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ADOPTABLE PETS PLEASE VISIT WWW.RCACP.ORG Each of these beautiful pets was adopted or rescued from RCACP. Pet Photos Courtesy of Teresa Powell Zellmer Inky Babyface Titan Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ramadan Begins Personal Property Taxes Due Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM@ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM@ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Summer Begins Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC D-Day Shake, Bake and Sprout 11AM @ FM Mingle @ Market 7:00 PM @ FM Flag Day Craft Show 10 AM @FM June 2014 ADOPT A SHELTER CAT MONTH, CONTACT THE RCACP FOR MORE INFORMATION May 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Real Estate Taxes Due Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM@ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Imagine the Fun You Will Have at Vinton Parades, Festivals, Concerts and Community Events Throughout the Year. Dogwood Festival in May Photo: The Roanoke Times Dogwood Festival in May Photo: Debbie Adams Tai Chi at Senior Center Photo: M.B. Layman Vinton Pool Photo: Ron Bailey Downtown Trick or Treat Photo: S. Dearing Mingle at the Market Photo: Ron Bailey Shake, Bake, and Sprout Photo: Ron Bailey Vinton’s 4th of July Photo: Ron Bailey For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM@ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes @ SC Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 am @ SC Thursday & Friday Refuse Pickup Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 11 AM @ SC Tai Chi @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM@ SC Canasta 10 AM@ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Independence Day Vinton 4th of July Celebration 6:00 PM @ VWM Town Offices Closed Water Bills Due Shake, Bake & Sprout 11:00 AM @ FM Mingle @ the Market 7:00 PM @ VFM Craft Show, 10:00 AM @ FM July 2014 June 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 August 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov Imagine - A Bridge of Progress on Walnut Avenue C Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Tire Recycle Pickup Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC National Night Out Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Tire Recycle Pickup DMV to Go @ VWM Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL Real Food: Going Local! Vinton Library @ 10:30 AM Vinton Book Club 2 PM @VL Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 am @ SC Canasta 11 AM @ SC Shake, Bake & Sprout 11:00 AM @ FM Mingle @ the Market 7:00 PM @ VFM Art Market & Food Tasting 10:00 AM @ FM August 2014 July 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 11 AM @ SC Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Imagine capturing the cure… For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Labor Day – Town Offices Closed Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Monday & Tuesday Refuse & Recycling Pickup Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM@ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Autumn Begins Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Pot Luck, Noon @ SC September is National Preparedness Month: www.ready.gov Prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. Be Informed. Make A Plan. Build A Kit. Get Involved. Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Patriot Day Tai Chi 10 AM@ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Water Bills Due Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM@ SC Rosh Hashanah Craft Show, 10:00 AM @ FM Mingle @ the Market 7:00 PM @ VFM 10 a.m. Art Market @ FM September 2014 August 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov Imagine a future Fireﬁghter/Paramedic. Contact the Vinton Fire Station to schedule your ﬁre prevention program or station tour. For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Columbus Day Ceramics 9 AM@ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM@ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Yack & Yarn, 6:30 PM @ VL Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club 2:00 PM @ VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM@ SC Trick or Treating, Downtown Vinton 2:30-4:30 PM October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, Contact the RCACP for more information. Fall Waterways Cleanup Yom Kippur Vinton Fall Festival October 2014 National Fire Prevention Week September 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov Imagine the sacriﬁces our veterans make to preserve our freedom Photo Credit: Debbie Adams Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daylight Savings time ends – set clocks back 1 hour Ceramics 9 am @ SC Tire Recycle Pickup Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Regular Monday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month, Contact the RCACP for more information – Town Offices Closed Water Bills Due Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Tuesday & Wednesday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Tuesday & Wednesday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Thursday & Friday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM@ SC Vinton Book Club, 2:00 PM @ VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Thanksgiving Town Offices closed Town Offices closed Zombie Walk, 7:00 PM @ FM Small Business Saturday November 2014 Election Day Line Dancing @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Tire Recycle Pickup October 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Just imagine your magical event in the Dogwood Ballroom Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Pearl Harbor Day Winter Begins Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Bite Club, 7:00 PM @ VL Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Mexican Train Dominoes 11 AM @ SC Ceramics 9 AM @ SC Regular Monday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Town Council Meeting 7:00 PM @ VMB Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Tuesday & Wednesday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Line Dancing 10 AM @ SC Pot Luck, Noon @ SC Hanukkah begins Thursday & Friday Refuse/ Recycle Pickup Christmas Eve New Year’s Eve Vinton Christmas Parade 7:00PM Ceramics 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Vinton Book Club 2:00 PM @ VL Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Canasta 10 AM @ SC Tai Chi 10 AM @ SC Christmas Town Offices Closed Holiday lunches held throughout December, Contact the Vinton War Memorial for more information. Real Estate Taxes Due Town Offices Closed Kwanzaa Begins December 2014 November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 VMB — Vinton Municipal Building SC — Charles R. Hill Senior Center FM — Vinton Farmer’sMarket VL — Vinton Library VWM— Vinton War Memorial For more information and updates visit www.vintonva.gov ADMINISTRATION/COUNCIL Administration manages the day-to-day operations for the Town and consists of the Town Manager, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk, Assistant to the Town Manager and Human Resources Director. Town Council holds regular public meetings on the ¿UVWDQGWKLUG7XHVGD\VRIHDFKPRQWKDWSPLQWKH Council Chambers. 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Place bulk items away from poles, overhead lines, cars and other obstacles. 'LVSRVDORIIUHH]HUVUHIULJHUDWRUVDQGRWKHUVLPLODU FRQWDLQHUVSRVHDVDIHW\KD]DUG:KHQSODFLQJVXFK items out for pick-up, residents must comply with the UHTXLUHPHQWVRI7RZQ&RGH6HFWLRQ :KHQWKHDPRXQWRIEXONUHIXVHUHTXLUHV¿YHIXOOVL]H SLFNXSWUXFNORDGVDIHHLVFKDUJHG$GGLWLRQDOO\ LVDGGHGIRUHDFKORDGLQH[FHVVRI¿YH$KDQJ WDJQRWL¿FDWLRQZLOOEHJLYHQWRUHVLGHQWVZKRDUHEHLQJ FKDUJHGDIHH)HHVPXVWEHSDLGLQWKHWUHDVXUHU¶VRI¿FH in advance of bulk pick-up. Residents can avoid fees by SODFLQJEXONRXWLQVPDOOHUTXDQWLWLHVRYHUDWZRRUWKUHH ZHHNSHULRG&LWL]HQVPD\DOVRWDNHXSWRDWKUHHTXDUWHU WRQSLFNXSVL]HORDGRIEUXVKDQGEXONPDWHULDOVWRWKH 5RDQRNH9DOOH\5HVRXUFH$XWKRULW\595$ORFDWHG DW+ROOLQV5G(IIHFWLYH-XO\UHVLGHQWV DUHDXWKRUL]HGXSWRWULSVSHU\HDU6HH³5HVLGHQWLDO Disposal Policy” on the Town Website for details. 7UHHWUXQNVDQGOLPEVPXVWQRWH[FHHGIWLQGLDPHWHU RUIWORQJ7KH\VKRXOGEHSODFHGDWWKHFXUEIRUSLFN up. Do not mix lumber or other prohibited material with brush. *UDVVFOLSSLQJVDQGOHDYHVPXVWEHEDJJHGLQKHDY\ grade plastic bags. The bags should be placed at the curb separate from brush refuse. $VSHFLDOFall Leaf Collection is scheduled annually during November and December. During this period only, leaves will be collected in loose piles. The leaves must be raked to the front edge of the property. Loose leaves should not be placed in the street or gutter where they will UHVWULFWWKHÀRZRIVWRUPUXQRIIRUEORFNVWRUPZDWHULQOHWV The schedule for Fall Leaf Collection will be advertised LQORFDOPHGLDLQFOXGLQJ5979$FFHVV&KDQQHOWKH Vinton Messenger and the Town website. Tires – The RVRA will accept up to four tires a year IURP7RZQUHVLGHQWVDWQRFKDUJHDGGLWLRQDOWLUHVZLOO LQFXUDFKDUJHRIHDFK&RPPHUFLDORUGHDOHUWLUHVDUH not collected. Adopt-A-Truck Program – Vinton residents may call 3XEOLF:RUNVWRVFKHGXOHWKHSDUNLQJRIDGXPSWUXFNDW QRFKDUJHIRUORDGLQJUHIXVH7KHWUXFNLVGURSSHGRIIDW PLANNING & ZONING Planning and Zoning is committed to proactive, commu- nity-based planning and code enforcement founded on public participation, and also to promoting the health, safety and prosperity of all present and future residents through effective planning of development and re-devel- opment in our community. The department’s primary responsibility includes evaluat- LQJXSGDWLQJDQGHQIRUFLQJWKH7RZQRI9LQWRQ¶V]RQLQJ and nuisance ordinances, which govern its planning and ]RQLQJDFWLYLWLHV7KHGHSDUWPHQWLVVXHV]RQLQJSHUPLWV for all new businesses, and also reviews and approves all documents related to subdivisions and development of lands and land use activities within the Town. The depart- PHQWDOVRLVVXHVRYHUWKHFRXQWHUSHUPLWVSOXPELQJ PHFKDQLFDOHOHFWULFDOVHUYLFHXSJUDGHUHURR¿QJVPDOO garages and storage buildings, minor additions, small SRROVDQGVLPLODUSHUPLWVIRUZRUNZLWKLQWKH7RZQWKDW GRHVQRWUHTXLUHDSSURYDORIWKHEXLOGLQJRI¿FLDO6WUXF- WXUHVUHTXLULQJDSHUPLWLQFOXGHEXWDUHQRWOLPLWHGWR storage buildings, garages, retaining walls, decks, patios, porches, carports, and in-ground and above-ground VZLPPLQJSRROVWKDWDUH´RUPRUHLQGHSWK2YHUWKH counter permits for plumbing, mechanical and electrical work in East County can also be issued. In addition to cash or checks, credit/debit cards can now be accepted for payment of over-the-counter permits. Planning and Zoning processes petitions for variances DQGVSHFLDOH[FHSWLRQVWREHKHDUGE\WKH%RDUGRI =RQLQJ$SSHDOVDVZHOODVSHWLWLRQVIRUUH]RQLQJDQG special uses to be heard by the Planning Commission and Town Council. The department is also responsible for code enforcement related to such items as tall grass and weeds, litter and inoperable/abandoned vehicles, as well as commercial and recreational vehicles parked on residential property. STORMWATER INFORMATION 6WRUPZDWHUPDQDJHPHQWLVWKHSURFHVVRIFRQWUROOLQJ the runoff that comes primarily from impervious surfaces OLNHSDUNLQJORWVGULYHZD\VDQGURRIWRSV6WRUPZDWHU ÀRZVGLUHFWO\IURPVWUHHWVDQGJXWWHUVLQWRRXUVWUHDPV and river, often with no treatment. This means storm- water can transport pollutants such as motor oil, house- KROGFOHDQHUV\DUGIHUWLOL]HUVOLWWHUSHWZDVWHVVRDSV grass clippings and other materials that may negatively TREASURER No more than two animals may be licensed at any one address within the Town. \HDUOLFHQVH6SD\HG1HXWHUHG \HDU/LFHQVH \HDU/LFHQVH6SD\HG1HXWHUHG 7KUHH\HDUOLFHQVHVPD\RQO\EHSXUFKDVHGLIWKHOLFHQVH period does not exceed the period in which the rabies inoculation is effective. PERSONAL PROPERTY/VEHICLE LICENSE FEE New Town residents must register their vehicles at the WUHDVXUHU¶VRI¿FHZLWKLQGD\VLQRUGHUWRSD\WKHLU taxes in conformity to the local ordinance. Existing Town residents who purchase or trade vehicles during the year PXVWDOVRUHJLVWHUWKHLUYHKLFOHVZLWKLQGD\V REAL ESTATE 7KH5RDQRNH&RXQW\5HDO(VWDWH$VVHVVPHQWRI¿FH annually performs assessments on properties within the Town. Values are effective as of January 1 of each year. The Town real estate tax rate is established during the EXGJHWSURFHVV,WLVGXHLQWZRHTXDOLQVWDOOPHQWVRQ -XQHDQG'HFHPEHUUHVSHFWLYHO\ BUSINESS LICENSES %XVLQHVVHVRSHUDWLQJZLWKLQWKHFRUSRUDWHOLPLWVRI9LQWRQ must obtain a business license by March 1 of each year. ,I\RXKDYHDTXHVWLRQDERXW\RXUOLFHQVHUHTXLUHPHQWV RUFRVWVFDOOWKHWUHDVXUHU¶VRI¿FH%XVLQHVV3HUVRQDO property is assessed by the County of Roanoke Commissioner of Revenue. Questions should be directed WR Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, grounds, stormwater system, street VLJQVDQGWUDI¿FVLJQDOVDVZHOODVHYHQWVXSSRUWZDWHU and sewer services in Vinton and East Roanoke County, and collection of refuse, recyclables, bulk and brush. Refuse collection services include free weekly curbside collection and bi-monthly recycling. Public Works also handles utility service problems such as low water pressure, sewer backups, leaks on public property, UHTXHVWVIRUXWLOLW\WDSVDQGRWKHUVHUYLFHUHODWHGLWHPV REFUSE COLLECTION $OOUHIXVHWREHFROOHFWHGPXVWEHSODFHGDWWKHSLFNXS DSSUR[LPDWHO\SPDQGSLFNHGXSWKHQH[WPRUQLQJ E\DP1RQDFFHSWDEOHZDVWHLWHPVOLVWHGEHORZDQG brush cannot be placed in the truck. Cleanup Week – Cleanup week is held each spring. During this time, bulk refuse pick-up fees are waived on all acceptable items. This event will be advertised in local media. PROHIBITED WASTE ITEMS These items will not be collected: +D]DUGRXVZDVWHDVGH¿QHGLQVHFWLRQRI the Code of Virginia. The RVRA publishes a brochure providing guidance on the proper disposal of household ZDVWH5HVLGHQWVFDQDOVRWDNHKRXVHKROGKD]DUGRXV waste to the RVRA. For more information, please check WKH595$ZHEVLWHwww.rvra.net/hhw.htmRUFDOO 7UHHVWXPSVRUURRWEDOOVGHDGDQLPDOVDXWRPRELOH or motorcycle parts, machinery and waste material from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition, including but not limited to: lumber, concrete, asphalt, fencing, URR¿QJPDWHULDOVSODVWHUJ\SVXPERDUGSLSLQJDQGDOO other similar items. Contractors who perform work on a property shall be responsible for removing the waste and legally disposing of it. Residents may also dispose of these items at the RVRA. RECYCLING COLLECTION Recyclables are collected every other week and must be SODFHGDWWKHFXUERUDOOH\E\DPRQWKHVFKHGXOHG day. Each household is issued one recycling container at no charge that is assigned to their residence but remains Town property. Containers are replaced at no charge if deteriorated through normal wear and tear. Residents who move will be responsible for the container assigned to their residence and should leave it for the next resident. If the container is not left for the next resident, a fee may be charged or a lien may be placed against the property. The following is a list of recyclable items the Town collects: $OXPLQXPDQGVWHHOWLQFDQV/DEHOVUHPRYHGDQG ULQVHGFDQEHEDJJHGWRJHWKHU 3ODVWLFERWWOHV0LONMXJVZDWHUFRQWDLQHUVDQGFOHDURU RSDTXHEHYHUDJHFRQWDLQHUV 1HZVSDSHULQFOXGLQJLQVHUWVPXVWEHFOHDQDQGGU\ 127(0DJD]LQHVDQGSKRQHERRNVDUHQRWFROOHFWHG *ODVVLVQRWDFFHSWHGDWFXUEVLGHSLFNXS LPSDFWWKHTXDOLW\RIGULQNLQJZDWHUDQGDTXDWLFOLIHLQ creeks and the Roanoke River. Clean stormwater runoff is essential to the overall environmental health of our creeks, streams, lakes, rivers and oceans. The mission of VWRUPZDWHUPDQDJHPHQWLVWRLQWHJUDWHZDWHUTXDOLW\DQG TXDQWLW\FRQWUROLQFRPSOLDQFHZLWKWKH7RZQ¶VVWRUPZDWHU discharge permit. This permit is issued by the Department RI(QYLURQPHQWDO4XDOLW\'(47KH960306SHUPLW can be viewed on the Town website under the Planning and Zoning Department section. ,QUHVSRQVHWRWKH&OHDQ:DWHU$FW¶VUHTXLUHPHQWVWKH Town of Vinton has developed a comprehensive and proactive stormwater management program, in coopera- WLRQZLWKWKHDGMRLQLQJ5RDQRNH9DOOH\JRYHUQPHQWV7KH Town’s plan includes a strong emphasis on K-12 educa- tion, and adult and professional training in cooperation with the Clean Valley Council. For information, please call The Town Council and staff of the Economic Development Department are highly invested in your success. We know that each business helps enrich the community E\FUHDWLQJMREVDQGJHQHUDWLQJUHYHQXHWKDWVHUYHVWKH greater good of all Vinton residents. We offer a number of programs and incentives to help you establish and grow your business, including business development, existing business support, public-private partnerships and LQFHQWLYHVIRUSURMHFWV)RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQSOHDVHFDOO The Fire Department serves the corporate limits of Vinton, as well as eastern Roanoke County. They also provide back-up emergency service to other locations LQ5RDQRNH%HGIRUGDQG%RWHWRXUW&RXQWLHV7KH VWDWLRQLVPDQQHGE\FDUHHU¿UH¿JKWHUVHPHUJHQF\ PHGLFDOWHFKQLFLDQVDQGSDUDPHGLFVIURPDPWR SP0RQ)ULDQGLVVXSSRUWHGE\YROXQWHHUV from our community at all other times. The department LVIXQGHGE\7RZQ&RXQFLODVZHOODVFLWL]HQDQG corporate donations. 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The department has developed partnerships with the community through neighborhood watch programs, business contacts, participation in community events and representing the Town and the department at other various functions. 7KH&LWL]HQV3ROLFH$FDGHP\LVRQHZD\ZHLQWHUDFW ZLWKRXUFLWL]HQVDVWKH\SDUWLFLSDWHLQFODVVURRPDQG hands-on instruction in various functions of the police department. The academy is taught by members of the police department and others who have a vast knowledge RIWKHVXEMHFWPDWWHUDQGLWJLYHVDQLQVLGHYLHZRIWKH department and police methodology. The Police Department has also improved communication with the community through the department’s website, DOORZLQJFLWL]HQVWRNHHSXSWRGDWHRQWKHGHSDUWPHQW UHTXHVWVHUYLFHV¿OHRIIHQVHUHSRUWVDQGDOHUWRI¿FHUV to check your home if you are away. The website has changed recently with a new look and new web address: www.vintonpolice.com. For more information you may FRQWDFWWKHFRPPXQLFDWLRQVFHQWHUDW 7KH)LUVW$LG&UHZSURYLGHVKRXUHPHUJHQF\PHGLFDO care and rescue services with modern, state-of-the-art HTXLSPHQW7KHFUHZFRQVLVWVRIDGHGLFDWHGVWDIIRI YROXQWHHUVDQGFDUHHUSDUDPHGLFV¿UH¿JKWHUV7KH\RIIHU YDULRXVFODVVHVWRWKHSXEOLFVXFKDV&35¿UVWDLGDQG VDIHW\DOOWDXJKWE\TXDOL¿HGUHJLVWHUHGLQVWUXFWRUV7KH 9LQWRQ)LUVW$LG&UHZLVD&QRQSUR¿WRUJDQL]DWLRQ GHGLFDWHGWRVHUYLQJWKHFLWL]HQVRI9LQWRQDQGHDVWHUQ Roanoke County. They are supported by Town Council, 5RDQRNH&RXQW\%RDUGRI6XSHUYLVRUVDQGWD[GHGXFWLEOH donations from our community. For information or YROXQWHHURSSRUWXQLWLHVFDOO . 6SHFLDO3URJUDPVLQFOXGHVVSHFLDOHYHQWVVHQLRU program, Vinton Municipal Pool, the Farmers’ Market, ³+LJK*URXQG´9LQWRQ5RDQRNH&RXQW\9HWHUDQV Monument, the annual Fourth of July celebration and assisting with annual events and special event applications. The Senior Program, ZKLFKPHHWVDW:DVKLQJWRQ Ave, RIIHUVDYDULHW\RIDFWLYLWLHVIRUDGXOWVDQGRYHU including ceramic classes, day and extended trips, canasta, bridge, crafts, Tai Chi, line dancing and covered GLVKOXQFKHRQV)RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQSOHDVHFDOO RUYLVLWWKH7RZQZHEVLWH The Charles R. Hill Senior Center can also be reserved IRUSULYDWHJDWKHULQJVRIXSWRSHRSOH7RPDNH DUHVHUYDWLRQSOHDVHFDOORUHPDLO mblayman@vintonva.gov The Vinton Farmers’ Market,ORFDWHGDW:/HH Ave, is a great place to purchase produce, crafts, plants, MDPVDQGMHOOLHVEDNHGJRRGVDQGPRUH7KHUHJXODU EXVLQHVVKRXUVDUH)ULGD\DQG6DWXUGD\DPSP 61$3DQGGHELWZLOOEHDFFHSWHGRQ6DWXUGD\VEHJLQQLQJ LQ-XQH7KHPDUNHWDOVRKRVWVPDQ\VSHFLDOHYHQWV throughout the year. This year’s events are: Shake, Bake & Sprout - Free, fun and educational activities for children, including hands-on container gardening, children’s cooking, and fun exercise and movement. 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Art Market, Food Tasting & Music - Shop for original, affordable art by local artists, and taste local foods prepared by area foodies. Enjoy paintings, photography, jewelry, cards and more. 5/31, 8/16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Craft Show & Music - Show and sale featuring a variety of handmade crafts by local artisans. Wood, fabric, jewelry, clothing, decorating items and more. 6/28, 7/19, 9/6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. &KHFNWKH7RZQZHEVLWHDQG)DFHERRNSDJHwww. facebook.com/vintonvaIRUHYHQWXSGDWHV$OVRYLVLW www.vintonchamber.com and www.dogwoodfestival.org for event information. “High Ground” Vinton – Roanoke County Veterans Monument :DVKLQJWRQ$YH$QRXWVWDQGLQJ PRQXPHQWGHGLFDWHGWRUHFRJQL]LQJYHWHUDQVSDVW and present, and honoring those who have made DQGFRQWLQXHWRPDNHSHUVRQDOVDFUL¿FHVIRURXU IUHHGRP2SHQIRUDOOWRYLVLWGD\VD\HDU Wolf Creek Greenway Trail – Located on the east side of town between Hardy Rd. and Washington Ave, this trail is great for walking and cycling. Gladetown Loop Trail - Located near the Craig Avenue Recreation Center; perfect for walking. MA Banks Park is a great small park with a basketball court and picnic shelter. 211 Craig Ave The Craig Avenue Recreation CenterORFDWHGDW Chestnut Rd features a lounge, auditorium, kitchen, weight room and game room, each available as separate UHQWDOVRULQFRPELQDWLRQ Playground and picnic table located on the Vinton War Memorial grounds. VINTON WAR MEMORIAL The Vinton War Memorial, one of the Town’s crown MHZHOVRIIHUV9LQWRQLWHVDQGUHVLGHQWVRI9LUJLQLD¶V%OXH Ridge a state-of-the art, multi-use space to host a variety of special events. Its rolling lawns, colonnade, hardwood ÀRRUVFXVWRPFKDQGHOLHUVPDKRJDQ\DFFHQWVDQGJUDQG staircase transport guests into an elegant atmosphere of timeless beauty and grace. We welcome all visitors. For PRUHLQIRUPDWLRQSOHDVHFDOO 7KH9LQWRQOLEUDU\ORFDWHGDW:DVKLQJWRQ$YHRIIHUV books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs for check out, as well as activities for all ages. The hours are Monday-Thursday DPWRSPDQG)ULGD\DQG6DWXUGD\DPWRSP For event information please visit www.yourlibrary.us VINTON BRANCH LIBRARY SPECIAL PROGRAMS FIRST-AID CREW www.vrcveteransmonument.org IMPORTANT TOWN OF VINTON NUMBERS: POLICE/FIRE/EMS EMERGENCIES: 911 Police/Fire/EMS Non-Emergency Numbers Vinton Area Code: 540 Vinton Zip Code 24179 Animal Control 562-3265 EMS 983-0641 Public Works 983-0646 Fire Department 983-0629 Refuse Collection 983-0647 Police Department 562-3265 or 983-0617 Water & Sewer Service 983-0646 After-hours Emergencies 562-3265 Administrative Offices Economic Development 343-1508 Special Programs Human Resources 983-0604 Farmers' Market 983-0613 Planning & Zoning/ 983-0605 Senior Center 983-0643 Code Enforcement Special Events 983-0613 Building Permits 983-0601 Swimming Pool 983-0644 Town Manager & Town Clerk 983-0607 Treasurer 983-0608 War Memorial 983-0645 Local Tax Information 983-0608 Water & Sewer Billing 983-0608 Town of Vinton General Info 983-0601 Handy Local Numbers: Other Information & Referral Numbers: Vinton Chamber of Commerce 343-1364 Community Services Info. and Referral 211 Craig Avenue Recreation Center 857-5035 Virginia Traffic & Travel Information 511 Roanoke County/Vinton Health Department 857-7800 Miss Utility Location and Protection Service 811 Roanoke County /Vinton Environmental Health 204-9764 Roanoke County General Info 772-2006 Roanoke County /Vinton Branch Library 857-5043 Roanoke County Parks and Recreation 387-6078 Vinton Post Office 345-1495 24 Hour Parks and Rec. Activity Line 387-6455 Vinton Historical Society Museum 342-8634 Roanoke County Circuit Court 387-6205 Regional Center for Animal Control & Protection 344-4922 Roanoke Valley Resource Authority 857-5050 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 1615 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 Town of Vinton 2014 RECYCLING CALENDAR RECYCLE WEEKS TOWN HOLIDAYS TIRE PICKUP DAYS SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER MARCH OCTOBER APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST JANUARY FEBRUARY PLEASE BAG SEPARATELY INSIDE YOUR BIN: Newspaper: including inserts (No magazines or phone books) Please rinse and flatten all plastic & metal materials. 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