Events and Activities : “Out on a Limb” with the Parks & Recreation Department

Don’t forget, you can always find out more information at our website at vprdzone.com or for more information on these programs or any of our programs, stop by the VPRD office located at the Vinton Recreation Center.

Upcoming Programs & Activities:

Winter Swim/Sundays in January/ The VPRD Winter Open Swim Program will once again be up and running starting on Sunday, January 6th at the IBSSS Swimming Pool from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost for each visit is $4.00 per person. The program will be held on January 6, 13, 20 & 27. Questions should be referred to the VPRD office at 472-4164.

Floor Hockey/The NHL professional hockey players have been striking but you are not going to be able to stop the VPRD Youth Floor Hockey participants. Registration is taking placing right now through January 9th for all V/S youth in grades 1-6. The program is held at the Skate Center and is done in tennis shoes. Sign up now and let the fun begin.

Lions Club/VPRD Wrestling Tournament/This annual event brings in wrestlers from all over the state of Iowa. Registrations are due to the VPRD office by January 9th. There are age divisions for Kindergarten through 8th grade youth. Forms are available at the vprdzone.com or at the Vinton Recreation Center.

Viking Hoopsters/Here is an opportunity for youth to learn the basics of basketball and have some fun while playing games, drills and positive team building activities. Registration is taking placing right now through January 28th for all V/S youth in grades 1-4. The program is held at the Tilford Elementary beginning January 28th.

Special Populations Casino Day/January 23/Join in the fun for a fun afternoon of bingo, cards and more. This event is for our adult special needs people in our community that want to come out and have some fun on a cold winter day. All participants will play games with paper money to win prizes at the end of the day. For more information, contact the VPRD office at 472-4164.

On Going Programs:

Tot Lot/ This program is designed for all youth in pre-school or younger. Tot Lot is held at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This not only gives kids a chance to burn off some energy and interact with other kids but it is also a great place for parents, grandparents and babysitters to have a few hours each week socializing and having fun with other adults. Participants may pay each day or purchase a season pass for the entire program. There are reduced rates for multiple kids from the same family or babysitter. Has started up and runs through February 27.

Tae Kwon Do/Held at the Vinton Recreation Center on Tuesdays & Thursday evenings. Stop by the Recreation Center to watch the class or for more information.

Circuit Training/Get a total workout with this circuit program of 17 different machines in under an hour. This program is held at the middle school on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Register at the VPRD office. This will run through May.

Lap Swim/We are currently offering a lap swim program for those who would like to keep in shape or are training for their next triathlon. The pool will be open at the IBSSS on specific dates from 6:10 – 7:15 a.m. Stop by the Recreation Center to get specific dates and cost. Everyone must pre-register for each session at the VPRD office. There will be sessions available through mid-January.

Don’t forget you can always go to the Recreation Center during open hours to work out on the exercise equipment. Walking can be done in the gym, treadmill or our elliptical fitness piece. The Recreation Center is open the following hours:

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sundays 1:00 pm. – 5:00 p.m.

Listed below are the hours for open skating. We are taking reservations for groups. If you are interested in renting the skate center for a birthday party, youth group gathering, or any get together, give us a call at the recreation center and we will set up a date for you. Stop out and have some fun.

Weekly Schedule for the Skate & Activity Center:

Open Skating

Friday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (IROAR 1/5)

Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (IROAR 1/6, 1/ 20)

Walking:

Monday through Friday 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Calendar of Upcoming Events: (Clip & Save)

January 5 & 6 Midwest Regional IROAR Racing at Skate Center/All day

January 6 Winter Open Swim/IBSSS Pool/2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

January 7 Tot Lot at the Skate & Activity Center/9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

January 9 Tot Lot at the Skate & Activity Center/9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

January 9 Deadline to register for Youth Floor Hockey

January 10 VPRD Board Meeting/Recreation Center 6:00 a.m.

January 12 Sledding Party/Winter Activity Area /Noon – 2:00

January 12 80’s Theme Night at Open Skate/7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

January 13 Vinton Lions/VPRD Youth Wrestling Tournament

January 13 Winter Open Swim/IBSSS Pool/2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

January 16 Tot Lot at the Skate & Activity Center/9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

January 20 IROAR Racing at Skate Center/All day

January 20 Winter Open Swim/IBSSS Pool/2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

January 23 Tot Lot at the Skate & Activity Center/9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

January 23 Special Populations Casino Day/1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

January 27 Character Skate at Skate Center/2:00 –4:00 p.m.

January 27 Family Bingo Night/Skate Center/5:00 – 7:00 p.m./Free!!

January 27 Winter Open Swim/IBSSS Pool/2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

January 28 Tot Lot at the Skate & Activity Center/9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

January 30 Tot Lot at the Skate & Activity Center/9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

January 31 Blood Drive at Skate Center

Don’t forget, we will take all your bottles and cans that are redeemable for five cents at the parks & recreation department. If you have cans or bottles and want to get rid of them, bring them to the park shop located just north of the swimming pool, bring them to the recreation center or give us a call and we will come out and get them. All proceeds go to a fund to help our youth programs. This program has already made a big impact.

In closing, if you have any questions concerning our programs, activities, or facilities, gives us a call, stop by or send us an e-mail.

VPRD Office 472-4164

Skate & Activity Center 472-5168

Director’s E-mail vprdrandall@vintoniowa.net

Assistant Director vprdbarker@vintoniowa.net

Administrative Assistant vprdoffice@vintoniowa.net

Website: vprdzone.com