Events and Activities : Waterball, cruise to take place downtown this weekend

Two unique events are coming to Vinton this weekend. On Friday, the Vinton Fire Department is hosting a waterball tournament for other departments throughout the area. Fireman Dennis Bramow, who competes at several events each year, is organizing the event, which begins on 4th Street at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening. Then on Saturday, the 33d Annual Vinton Cruise will begin at 7 p.m., also on 4th Street in front of the courthouse. Drivers will begin lining up around 3 p.m. and will start winding way through Vinton at 7.