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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 - Printed Town CalendarVinton: In Virginia’s Blue Ridge 2018 Calendar © Sherri Winkler Dear Town Citizen: The Blue Ridge Parkway passes through many quaint communities and small towns, including Vinton, as it traverses the peaks and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains. And Vinton represents the ideal community — small enough to provide a feeling of belonging, yet progressive enough to provide the facilities, services, and conveniences that are necessary to those who take the exit into Vinton for a quick stop or perhaps to visit for a day. “We are the only comprehensive community for retail off the Park- way,” says Pete Peters, Assistant Town Manager. “Visitors can get off the exit and immediately find fuel, supplies and more.” More means: • Downtown Attractions • Antiques, Arts and Crafts • Local Businesses and Shops • Festivals and Annual Events • Live Music/Concerts by Regional and National Artists • Event Venues • Museums • Farmers’ Markets • Restaurants and a Brewpub • Greenways and Canoe Launch • Friendly and Welcoming Folks We hope you and your family and friends support and enjoy the amenities, culture, history, special events, recreational opportunities, and businesses that help make Vinton one of the best small towns in Virginia’s Blue Ridge®. Vinton Town Council and Town Staff appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your family In Vinton. Warmest Regards, Vinton Town Council We invite you to join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InVinton Janet Scheid Matt Hare Brad Grose Sabrina McCarty Keith Liles © SHERRI WINKLER © SHERRI WINKLER MARY BETH LAYMAN RICHARD PETERS RONNIE LEE BAILEY www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building December S M T W T F S 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 January 2018 February S M T W T F S 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 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 New Year’s Day Town Offices Closed Town Offices Closed Each time you see this blue bin on the calendar, recyclables will also be collected that week on your normal refuse day. Monday & Tuesday refuse/recycle pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Couponing for Beginners, VL, 2 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Laughter Yoga, VL, 11am Monday & Tuesday refuse/recycle pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Water Bills Due Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Preventing Financial Fraud, VL, 6 pm Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Teen Mafia/Clue After Hours, VL, 5 pm Couponing for Beginners, VL, 2 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Business License Renewals Due RONNIE LEE BAILEY www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building January S M T W T F S 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 2018 March S M T W T F S 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 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 Lincoln’s Birthday Valentine’s Day President’s Day Town Offices Closed Washington’s Birthday Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Tire recycling pick up Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Tire recycling pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Laughter Yoga, VL, 11am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Monday & Tuesday refuse pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm GREG VAUGHAN, 2008 SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building • VWM: Vinton War Memorial www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton February S M T W T F S 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 March 2018 April S M T W T F S 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 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 Daylight Savings Begins @ 2am St. Patrick’s Day First Day of Spring Good Friday Business License Payments Due Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Laughter Yoga, VL, 11am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Water Bills Due Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Senior Expo, VWM, 10 am Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Teen After Hours, VL, 5:30 pm RONNIE LEE BAILEY www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building March S M T W T F S 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 April 2018 May S M T W T F S 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 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 Easter Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Clean Valley Day, 9 am Laughter Yoga, VL, 11am Federal Income Tax Due Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Teen Donut Day After Hours, VL, 5 pm Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Earth Day Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC All day, Downtown Vinton History Museum Open House, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC NOAH MAGNIFICO www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building • VWM: Vinton War Memorial April S M T W T F S 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 May 2018 June S M T W T F S 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 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 Memorial Day Town Offices Closed State Income Tax Due Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Relay for Life, VWM, 6 pm Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Arts & Crafts Show, 10 am Laughter Yoga, VL, 11am Tire recycle pick up Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Tire recycle pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Water Bills Due Wine Festival, VWM, 1 pm Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Eventzone-PITP, 6 pm Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Personal Property Tax Due Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC National Public Works Week • National EMS Week National Police Week National Drinking Water Week photo: NOAH MAGNIFICO www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building May S M T W T F S 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 June 2018 July S M T W T F S 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 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 Father’s Day First Day of Summer Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Real Estate Tax Due (1st half) Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Mingle at the Market, 7 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Eventzone-PITP, 6 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Shake, Bake, Sprout, 11 am IT’s Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month! Contact: Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection 540-344-4922 • rcacp.org • mail@rcacp.org Photos: You Got Framed Photography SassyPeachesMikeAvalon RONNIE LEE BAILEY SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building • VWM: Vinton War Memorial www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton June S M T W T F S 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 July 2018 August S M T W T F S 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 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 Independence Day Town Offices Closed Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Celebration and Fireworks, VWM, 6 pm Wed. & Thurs. refuse/recycle pick up Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Shake, Bake, Sprout, 11am Mingle at the Market, 7 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Water Bills Due Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Eventzone-PITP, 6 pm Arts & Crafts Show, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC NOAH MAGNIFICO SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton July S M T W T F S 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 August 2018 September S M T W T F S 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 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 Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Tire recycle pick up Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Tire recycle pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC National Night Out Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Shake, Bake, Sprout, 11 am Mingle at the Market, 7 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Creekfest, 4 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Eventzone-PITP, 6 pm Arts & Crafts Show, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC National Night Out is “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” Police-community partnerships let criminals know that neighborhoods are fighting back against crime. The Vinton Police Department celebrates National Night Out on the first Tuesday of August. RONNIE LEE BAILEY SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton August S M T W T F S 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 2018 October S M T W T F S 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 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 First Day of Autumn Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Mon. & Tues. refuse pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Mingle at the Market, 7 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Water Bills Due Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Eventzone-PITP, 6 pm Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC September is National Preparedness Month. Prepare for and respond to emergencies. Be Informed. Make A Plan. Build A Kit. Get Involved. Learn more at www.ready.gov RONNIE LEE BAILEY www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building • VHM: Vinton History Museum September S M T W T F S 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 October 2018 November S M T W T F S 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 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 Fall Waterway Clean Up Columbus Day Halloween Downtown Trick-or-Treat, 3 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Vinton Fall Festival, 10 am Mingle at the Market, 7 pm Vinton History Museum Open House, VHM, 2 pm Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Alfonzo Conner DieselAbby Rolly IT’s Adopt-a-Shelter DOG Month!Regional Center for Animal Care & Protectionwww.rcacp.org 540-344-4922 Photos: You Got Framed Photography RONNIE LEE BAILEY October S M T W T F S 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 November 2018 December S M T W T F S 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 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 Daylight Savings Time Ends Election Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Town Offices Closed Town Offices Closed Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Mingle at the Market, 7 pm Veteran’s Day Observed Town Offices Closed Tire recycle pick up Monday & Tuesday refuse pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Tire recycle pick up Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm State of the Town address, VWM, 8 am Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Regular Monday refuse/recycle pick up Water Bills Due Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Tues. & Wed. refuse/recycle pick up Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Thursday & Friday refuse/recycle pick up Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton IT’s Adopt-a-SENIOR PET Month! Contact: Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection 540-344-4922 • rcacp.org • mail@rcacp.org Photos: You Got Framed PhotographyHendrixxSadie Stevie SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building • VWM: Vinton War Memorial Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC MARY BETH LAYMAN www.vintonva.gov www.facebook.com/invinton First Day of Winter Christmas Eve Town Offices Closed Christmas Town Offices Closed New Year’s Eve Vinton History Museum Holiday Open House, 10 am Yack & Yarn, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Real Estate Tax Due (2nd half) Teen Craft Club, VL, 5:30 pm 64 Shades of Vinton, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Vinton Christmas Parade, 7 pm Laughter Yoga, VL, 11am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Fingerstyle Guitar Society, VL, 6 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Roanoke Valley Dulcimers, VL, 10 am Ceramics, 9 a.m.; Music Jam, 3:30 pm, SC Line Dancing, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, SC Council Meeting, VMB, 7 pm Carry-in Luncheon, noon, SC Teen Cooking Club - Mug Meals, VL, 5:30 pm Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC Monday & Tuesday refuse pick up Teen Gaming Unplugged, VL, 5 pm Wed. & Thurs. refuse pick up Canasta, 10 a.m., Tai Chi 4-5 pm, SC November S M T W T F S 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 December 2018 January S M T W T F S 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 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 SC: Senior Center • VL: Vinton Library • VMB: Vinton Municipal Building ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Town Council and staff of the Economic Devel- opment Department are highly invested in community success. We know that each business helps enrich the community by creating jobs and generating revenue that serves the greater good of all Vinton residents. We offer a number of programs and incentives to help you establish and grow your business, including busi- ness development, existing business support, pub- lic-private partnerships and incentives for projects. Call 540-983-0607. ADMINISTRATION/COUNCIL Administration manages the day-to-day operations for the Town and consists of the Town Manager, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic Development and Human Resources Director. Town Council holds regular public meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. All meeting notices and agendas are online at vintonva.gov, or you may contact the Town Manager’s office at 540-983-0607. The Treasurer’s Office has three primary functions and responsibilities: Collecting and tracking revenue, safe- guarding revenue and distributing revenue. WATER AND SEWER The Treasurer’s Office processes and maintains all utility billing. Utility bills are mailed on the first of every odd month for residential customers, and each month for commercial customers. Payments are due on the 18th and if the 18th falls on a holiday or weekend, they are due on the next busi- ness day. Payments can be made inside the Treasurer’s Office, 311 S. Pollard St., or at the drive-up window Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Before or after business hours, payments may be made at the night drop box beside the drive-up window, online at www.vintonva.gov, through online bill pay with your bank or drafted from your checking account. PERSONAL PROPERTY/VEHICLE LICENSE FEE New town residents must register their vehicles at the Roanoke County Commissioner’s Office within 60 days in order to pay their taxes in conformity to the local ordinance. Existing town residents who purchase or sell/trade vehi- cles during the year must also register their vehicles at the Roanoke County Commissioner’s Office within 60 days. Personal Property taxes are due May 31st. REAL ESTATE The Roanoke County Real Estate Assessment office annually performs assessments on properties within the Town. Values are effective as of January 1st of each year. The Town real estate tax rate is established during the budget process. It is due in two equal installments, on June 5th and December 5th, respectively. BUSINESS LICENSES New businesses operating within the corporate limits of TREASURER Vinton must obtain a business license. Existing businesses must submit their renewal application by January 31st and remit payment by March 1st of each year. For questions about license requirements or costs, call the Treasurer’s Office. Business Personal Property is assessed by the County of Roanoke Commissioner of Revenue and any questions regarding Business Personal Property are directed to 540-772-2046. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, grounds, stormwater system, street signs, traffic signals, collection of refuse, recyclables, bulk and brush, as well as event support. Public Works is also responsible for water and sewer services in Vinton and East Roanoke County and han- dling utility service issues such as low water pressure, sewer backups, leaks on public property, information regarding utility availability and other service-related requests. REFUSE COLLECTION All refuse to be collected must be put in bags and the bags placed in cans/containers with tight fitting lids. The Town suggests using 32- to 45-gallon size cans/contain- ers. Household refuse is manually picked up at the curb, street side and alleys and is collected in a load packer. Residents who are unable to carry refuse to their pick up location may call Public Works for special arrangements. Refuse cans/containers must be placed out for collec- tion by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled day, but no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before the scheduled day. The cans/containers are to be taken in by 7:00 p.m. of your collection day and should not be left at the curb, street side or collection point. For additional information, refer to Town Code Section 78. Refuse that cannot be collected in the load packer (brush, tree limbs, furniture, appliances) is considered bulk. Bulk refuse is only picked up at curbs, not in alleys. A special truck is used for bulk pick-up. Place bulk items away from poles, overhead lines, cars and other obstacles. Disposal of freezers, refrigerators and other similar containers pose a safety hazard. When placing such items out for pick-up, residents must comply with the requirements of Town Code Section 46-2. When the amount of bulk refuse requires five full-size pickup truck loads, a $50 fee is charged. Additionally, $15 is added for each load in excess of five. A hang tag notification will be given to residents who are being charged a fee. Fees must be paid in the treasurer’s office in advance of bulk pick-up. Residents can avoid fees by placing bulk out in smaller quantities over a two- or three-week period. Citizens may also take up to a three-quarter ton pickup-size load of brush and bulk materials to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA), located at 1020 Hollins Rd. Residents are authorized up to 12 trips per year. See “Residential Disposal Policy” at www.vintonva.gov for details. • Tree trunks and limbs must not exceed 2 ft. in diam- eter or 6 ft. long. They should be placed at the curb for pickup. Do not mix lumber or other prohibited material with brush. • Grass clippings and leaves must be bagged in heavy grade plastic bags. The bags should be placed at the curb separate from brush refuse. • A special Fall 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 restrict the flow of storm runoff or block stormwater inlets. The schedule for Fall Leaf Collection will be adver- tised on RVTV Access Channel 3 and the Town website. • Tires – The RVRA will accept up to four tires a year from Town residents at no charge (additional tires will incur a charge of $2 each). Commercial or dealer tires are not collected. • Adopt-A-Truck Program – Vinton residents may call Public Works to schedule the parking of a dump truck (at no charge) for loading refuse. The truck is dropped off at approximately 3 p.m. and picked up the next morning by 8 a.m. Non-acceptable waste items listed below and brush cannot be placed in the truck. PROHIBITED WASTE ITEMS These items will not be collected: • Hazardous waste, as defined in section 10.1-1400 of PUBLIC WORKS (con’t.) Planning and Zoning is committed to proactive, com- munity-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 responsibilities include evalu- ating, updating and enforcing the Town of Vinton’s zoning and nuisance ordinances, which govern its planning and zoning activities. The department issues zoning and sign permits for all new businesses, and also reviews and ap- proves all documents related to subdivisions and develop- ment of lands and land use activities within the Town. This department also issues over-the-counter permits (plumbing, mechanical, electrical service upgrade, re-roof- ing, small garages and storage buildings, minor additions, small pools and similar permits) for work within the Town that does not require the review and approval of the build- ing official. Structures requiring a permit include, but are not limited to: storage buildings, garages, retaining walls, decks, PLANNING AND ZONING the Code of Virginia. The RVRA publishes a brochure pro- viding guidance on the proper disposal of household waste. Residents can also take household hazardous waste to the RVRA. For more information, please check the RVRA website (www.rvra.net/hhw.htm) or call 540-857-5050. • Tree stumps or root balls, dead animals, automobile or motorcycle parts, machinery and waste material from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition, including but not limited to: lumber, concrete, asphalt, fencing, roofing materials, plaster, gypsum board, piping and all 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 placed at the curb or alley by 7 a.m. on the scheduled 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 Town collects these recyclables: Aluminum and steel/tin cans - Labels removed and rinsed (can be bagged together). • Plastic bottles - Milk jugs, water containers and clear or opaque beverage containers. • Newspaper - including inserts - must be clean and dry. NOTE: Magazines and phone books are not collect- ed. Glass is not accepted at curbside pick-up. Additional drop-off locations: William Byrd Middle School, 2910 E. Washington Ave., Vinton, and The Ro- anoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA), 1020 Hollins Rd., NE, Roanoke. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Stormwater management is the process of controlling the runoff that comes primarily from impervious surfaces like parking lots, driveways and rooftops. Stormwater flows directly from streets and gutters into our streams and river, often with no treatment. This means stormwater can transport pollutants such as motor oil, household cleaners, yard fertilizers, litter, pet wastes, soaps, grass clippings, sediment and other materials that may negatively impact the quality of drink- ing water and aquatic life in 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 stormwater management is to integrate water quality and quantity control in compliance with the Town’s stormwater discharge permit. This permit is is- sued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The VSMP MS4 permit can be viewed at www.vintonva.gov under the Public Works Department section. In response to the Clean Water Act’s requirements, the Town of Vinton has developed a comprehensive and proactive stormwater management program, in coop- eration with adjoining Roanoke Valley governments. Three high-priority water quality impairments have been selected: bacteria, sediment, and nutrients. The Town has been assigned a total maximum daily load (TMDL) for these impairments. The Town’s stormwater education outreach and in- volvement includes strong emphasis on K-12 education, citizens, businesses, and development communities in cooperation with the Roanoke County Division of Storm- water Management and the Clean Valley Council. Call 540-983-0646 to learn more. patios, porches, carports, and in-ground and above-ground swimming pools that are 24” or more in depth. Over-the-counter permits for plumbing, mechanical and electrical work in East Roanoke County can also be issued. In addition to cash or checks, credit/debit cards are accept- ed for payment of over-the-counter permits. Planning and Zoning processes petitions for variances and special exceptions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as petitions for rezoning and special uses to be heard by the Planning Commission and Town Council. POLICE DEPARTMENT The Vinton Police Department employs 23 sworn officers and two civilian employees who are professional and dedicated men and women serving the citizens of the Town of Vinton and the surrounding community. Divisions in the department include Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Professional Standards, Animal Control and Adminis- tration. The Vinton Police Department is available at all times to enforce laws and provide community services, and we encourage the public to contact us in time of need. If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1 and the communications center can notify the appropriate responders. The department’s goal is to ensure the safety of citizens, whether living or working here or traveling through our community. The department has developed partnerships with the community through neighborhood watch pro- grams, business contacts, participation in community events and representing the town and the department at other various functions. The Citizens Police Academy is one way we interact with our citizens as they participate in classroom and hands-on instruction in various functions of the police department. The academy is taught by members of the Police Department and others who have vast knowledge of the subject matter and it gives an inside view of the de- partment and police methodology. The police department also maintains communication and provides numerous community services to the public through the department website. This has proven to be a valuable resource for the public and can be found at vintonpolice.com. The department is also an accredited law enforcement agency, complying with 190 professional standards set forth by the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and the executive board of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. The Department is assessed every 4 years. On October 23, 2014, the Department received its fourth accreditation award, in full compliance with all commission standards. SPECIAL PROGRAMS VINTON BRANCH LIBRARY VINTON WAR MEMORIAL The Vinton War Memorial, a highly coveted landmark and event venue in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, sits atop a picturesque 11.5-acre park. The venue offers five rooms for events, including the Grand Dogwood Ballroom. Inside the venue, hardwood floors, custom chandeliers, mahogany accents and a grand staircase create an idyllic setting for weddings and receptions, corporate, community, and social events. The Vinton War Memorial is a short drive from down- town Roanoke and easily accessible via the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call 540-983-0645 or visit vintonwarmemorial. com. The Vinton Library, 300 S. Pollard St., offers cut- ting-edge technology • Ample parking • Coffee shop/ cafe • Drive-through book pick-up and return • Rooftop patio and big screen • Small business center • Meeting, conference and study rooms • Public computers • Teens’ and children’s areas. For hours and calendar of events, call 540-857-5043 or visit yourlibrary.us. Special Programs includes the Senior Program, the Vinton Farmers’ Market, “High Ground” Vinton – Roa- noke County Veterans Monument, Town of Vinton special events such as the annual Fourth of July celebration, annual Downtown Vinton Trick or Treat, market events and assisting other organizations with special events and permits. The Senior Program, which meets at the Charles R. Hill Senior Center, 820 Washington Ave., offers a variety of activities for adults, 55 and older, including classes, day and extended trips, canasta, crafts, Tai Chi, line dancing and covered dish luncheons. For senior event details, call 540-983-0643. The senior center is also available for private gatherings of up to 230 people. To reserve a date, call 540-983-0613 or email mblayman@vintonva.gov. The Vinton Farmers’ Market, 204 W. Lee Ave., offers fresh, seasonal produce, live plants, crafts, baked goods and more. The market is open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (subject to change). Special events occur through- out the year. See facebook.com/vintonfarmersmarket. The 2018 events are as follows: Shake, Bake & Sprout children’s events, June 30, July 14, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. STAY IN TOUCHFIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department serves the corporate limits of Vin- ton, as well as eastern Roanoke County. It also provides back-up emergency service to other locations in Roa- noke, Bedford and Botetourt Counties. The station is staffed by career firefighters/emergency medical technicians and paramedics 24 hours per day 365 days per year and is supplemented by volunteers. The department is funded by Town Council, as well as citizen and corporate donations. If you are interested in serving the Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter or in another capacity, please con- tact the Fire Chief for more information: 540-983-0629. FIRST-AID CREW The First-Aid Crew provides 24 hour emergency medical care and rescue services with modern, state-of- the-art equipment. The crew consists of a dedicated staff of volunteers and career paramedics/firefighters. Various classes are offered to the public, such as CPR, first-aid and safety, all taught by qualified, registered instructors. The Vinton First-Aid Crew is a 501(c)3 non-profit orga- nization dedicated to serving the citizens of Vinton and eastern Roanoke County. It is supported by Vinton Town Council, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and tax-deductible donations. Call 540-983-0641. Arts & Crafts Shows, May 12, July 28, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Check vintonva.gov and facebook pages, facebook.com/ vintonva or facebook.com/InVinton for event updates. Also visit vintonchamber.com and vintondogwoodfestival.org. “High Ground” Vinton-Roanoke County Veterans Monument, 814 E. Washington Ave., this stately monu- ment recognizes veterans past and present, and honors those who made and continue to make personal sacrifices for our freedoms. The monument is open 365 days a year. facebook.com/ vinton-roanokecountyveteransmonument. Wolf Creek Greenway Trail, Located on the east side of town between Hardy Road and Washington Ave. this trail is great for walking and cycling. Gladetown Loop Trail, located near the Craig Avenue Recreation Center is perfect for walking. Glade Creek Greenway, located between Walnut Ave. and Virginia Ave. is great for walking or biking. MA Banks Park, 211 Craig Ave., is a small park with a basketball court and picnic shelter. Craig Avenue Recreation Center, 900 Chestnut Rd., features a lounge, auditorium, kitchen, weight room, and game room. Call 540-857-5035. Vinton War Memorial Park, 814 E. Washington Ave., offers a playground, picnic table and areas to walk. STAY IN TOUCH