Sports : Out on a Limb

Once again it’s my favorite season of the year, football! We are fortunate that we get to kick off our season with our very own V/S Vikings taking the field with down the road rival Benton Community. It is always a fun time of the year to see the community and school spirit. Let’s hope the Vikes can improve from the 4-6 record from last year. Then soon it will be college and pro football seasons and that is when the action will really get started for me. Enjoy the season if it is one that you like.

We had a great time at the miniature golf course this week with the crew from KCRG. Hopefully they do a lot of super stories on the people and places that we have in our community that show the true story of what Vinton has to offer every day of all of our lives. I’m sure it will be outstanding and can’t wait until the week of September 13th to see all of the clips.

There really is a lot of programs and events coming up here at the VPRD. Find something for you and/or a family member to do and get your fall kick started. Beginning in September, our Recreation Center Hours will get expanded to 7:00 – 7:00, Monday – Friday. Then in October, we will be open seven days a week through the winter. Stop in and see what we have to offer to you and friends.

These programs and activities are getting ready to happen so check these out.

Disc Golf Tournament This end of the summer disc golf tournament will be held on Saturday, August 28th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning at the first hole of the Riverside Disc Golf Course. There will be 2 adult and 1 junior divisions for the event and flag events on the course.

Cheerleading Clinic Here is your opportunity to learn some great cheers and you will get to perform at the high school football game. This is for any boys or girls that are in kindergarten through 5th grade. Practice dates are September 7th & 9th with the performance on Friday, September 10th. You must register by Wednesday, September 1st to guarantee yourself a shirt.

Youth Flag Football This program is for all 1st – 4th grade youth in the V/S school district. The program is held on Tuesdays and Thursday beginning September 14th. Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 7th. Forms will be distributed at school or be available in VPRD buildings.

Jr. Spikers This youth volleyball program is for all 3rd – 6th grade students in the V/S school district. The program will be lead by the high school coaches and players and will take place at the high school. Registration deadline is Friday, September 3rd at the Vinton Recreation Center.

Two Person Best Shot This annual golf tournament is filling up fast so sign up early to avoid being left out. The date is September 18th with a 7:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. tee time for 18 holes of fun. Stop in to the Vinton Recreation Center to register your team now. You will be playing in groups of six.

Farmers Market is at the Rail Road Depot on Thursday. The market is from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The vendors have been bringing some great products so make sure you stop out to support our local growers and bakers. If you have any questions about the market or want more information on how to become a vendor, give us a call at 472-4164. Stop by and see all the great things our local vendors have to offer. Next week at the market, we will be having our Vendor Give Away Night. Just sign up to win one of a couple bags of goodies from the vendors.

Make sure you check out all the upcoming events for August & September listed below. We have some new activities coming up that you won’t want to miss. Everything is listed below and we will keep you posted weekly as the events get closer. Don’t forget, you can always find out more information at our website at vprdzone.com.

For more information on these programs or any of our programs, stop by the VPRD office located at the Vinton Recreation Center.

Check out our calendar below and plan on attending the many activities that are coming up.

On Going Programs:

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.

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. – 7:00 p.m.(Beginning in September)

Saturdays Closed

Sundays Closed

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.

Miniature Golf Course

Friday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Walking

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Calendar of Upcoming Events:

August 28 Disc Golf Tournament – Riverside Park

September 1 Deadline for Cheerleading Clinic Registrations

September 2 Farmers Market 5:00 -7:00 p.m./Vendor Give Away Night

September 3 Deadline for Jr. Spikers

September 9 Farmers Market 5:00 -7:00 p.m./Guess What?

September 16 Farmers Market 5:00 -7:00 p.m./Fall Fest

September 23 Farmers Market 5:00 -7:00 p.m./Poppin’ Pleasure

September 18 VPRD Two Person Best Shot Tournament

September 18 Place Kick, Punt & Pass Competition

September 30 Farmers Market 5:00 -7:00 p.m./Log Distance Balloon Winners Announced

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