| January 2012 |
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Join us at the sledding hill for a good time of sledding, treats & refreshments! If the sledding hill isn't suitable for sledding (for example: we still don't have snow!) we will reschedule.
Date: January 14
Time: Noon - 2 pm
Ages: any
Location: Winter Activity Area
Cost: free |
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A nine-pin flighted bowling tournament that consist of three bowling games with no handicap needed. This bowling tournament is a fundraiser for city park playground equipment. To register, please call Berry's Lanes at 472-3757. Payment is due on tournament day.
Date: January 14
Time: 2 pm
Ages: 18+
Location: Berry's Lanes
Cost: $20/person |
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This wrestling tournament is sponsored by the Vinton Lions
Club and VPRD. Limited to the first 230 wrestlers. Must pre-register at the Vinton Recreation Center by January 11 for the $10 fee. After due date, must pay $15.
Date: January 15
Weigh-ins: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Grades: K - 8th
Location: V/S High School |
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Pajama night is designed for all ages to enjoy skating with an added twist. So wear your pj's to open skate! There will be prizes and contests!
Date: January 21
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: $4.50/person |
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Why not join us and play the classic game of BINGO! Prizes will be given to the winners.
Date: January 22
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: free |
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| February 2012 |
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Sign up your child to enjoy 2 hours of fun and crafts!
Date: February 4
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Grades: K - 4th
Location: Skate and Activity Center
Cost: $14/child |
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Fathers, daughters, grandfathers, uncles and nieces are all invited to enjoy an evening of fun, music, dancing and refreshments. Every girl will get a nice photo with their date and will receive a flower upon arrival. Must pre-register at the VPRD office by January 30.
Date: February 4
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Grades: K - 6th
Location: Skate and Activity Center
Cost: $10/couple, each additional daughter $5 |
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Take up to 10 men teams and 10 women teams.
Date/Time: February 25, 8 am - all day
Deadline: February 13
Ages: 18+
Location: V/S Middle School
Cost: $50/team |
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Why not join us and play the classic game of BINGO! Prizes will be given to the winners.
Date: February 26
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: free |
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| March 2012 |
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| Don’t miss all that great cooking by the Vinton Kiwanis Club on March 3. This breakfast is held at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center from 6 am - 1 pm. Purchase your tickets in advance from all Kiwanians. Proceeds benefit many community groups and Kiwanis Park. |
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A skating theme night that is designed for all ages to enjoy skating with an added twist!
Date: March 3
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: $4.50/person |
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Help us pack the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena and show some Vinton Pride. Stop by the VPRD office at the Vinton Recreation Center for tickets!
Date: March 10
Time: 7:05 pm
Ages: any
Game: CR RoughRiders vs Omaha
Cost: $9.00 (normally $12) |
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Why not join us and play the classic game of BINGO! Prizes will be given to the winners.
Date: March 18
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: free |
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A skating theme night that is designed for all ages to enjoy skating with an added twist!
Date: March 31
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: $4.50/person |
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Sign up your child to enjoy 2 hours of fun and crafts!
Date: March 31
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Grades: K - 4th
Location: Skate and Activity Center
Cost: $14/child |
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| April 2012 |
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Contact Bill Heaford at 472-2930 for more information. Sponsored by the Noon Kiwanis Organization. If bad weather, the hunt will be held at the Skate & Activity Center.
Date: April 7
Time: 9 am pictures, 10 am Easter Egg Hunt
Ages: youth
Location: Riverside Park
Cost: free |
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Show your mother how much you love her and write a thoughtful essay about her! Special sponsor is Nature’s Corner. Free to enter the essay contest.
Grades: 1st - 5th
Deadline: April 27
Cost: free |
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| May 2012 |
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Get your bike checked out and ride a challenging course! Sponsors: University of Iowa Community Credit Union, Vinton Family Medical Clinic, Vinton Police Department and Vinton Kiwanis Club
Date: May 8
Time: 5 pm
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Recreation Center
Cost: free |
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Enjoy an opportunity to spend some quality time with Mom on her special day with a relaxing round of mini-golf. All mothers will receive a free round so bring the family to the links and make Mom proud of your putting finesse!
Date: May 13
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: $2/round, mothers receive a free round |
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Let your children race to the finish at our local Hershey Track Meet! Ages 9 - 14 years olds who finish first place in their event will be able to race at the State Hershey Track Meet.
Date: May 15
Time: 4 pm
Ages: 9 - 14 in the year 2012
Location: V/S High School Track
Deadline: May 10
Cost: free |
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| June 2012 |
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It is not just a shot in the dark…we are confident that you will have a wonderful experience participating in this invigorating nighttime mini-golf competition.
Date: June 8
Time: Dark (Approximately 9 pm)
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: $2/round
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Date: June 8 & June 9
Deadline: June 1
Ages: 18+
Location: Lions Field
Cost: $60/team
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Nothing says super bonding opportunity more than a dip in the pool with dear ol’ Dad on Father’s Day. Can it even get any better than that? You bet it can! All dads swim for free and prizes will be divvied out all day long!
Date: June 17
Time: 1 – 5 pm
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
Cost: $4/person, fathers swim free |
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This is our yearly event that will blow you away! If you are interested in being a part of making this celebration happen, contact us at 472-4164.
Thursday, June 21 - Kids Night Downtown
Friday, June 22 - The DooWops
Saturday, June 23 - Vocal Trash
Disc Golf Tournament/Pickle Ball Tournament/Youth Dodgeball Tournament/Bags/Horseshoes/Games/Activities/Entertainment/Parades/Food Vendors/FIREWORKS! |
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| July 2012 |
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Help us celebrate Independence Day at the pool with only 50¢ admission. There will be games, swimming relays and other fun activities. Don’t forget to wear your Red, White & Blue. Everyone is welcome!
Date: July 4
Time: 10 am - Noon
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
Cost: 50¢/person |
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It's Vinton Night at the Kernels! Ticket information will be ready in June through the VPRD office. Call 472-4164 for more information.
Date: July 7
Time: 6:35 pm
Ages: any
Location: Kernels Stadium
Cost: $7/person, Little League youth get one free ticket while supplies last. |
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There will be a lot of games and activities for the whole family and a wonderful movie to watch on the big screen. Treats will be provided at the end.
Date: July 14
Time: at dark
Ages: any
Location: Riverside Park
Cost: free |
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Here's your chance to be a real boat captain! Build a boat made of only cardboard and duct tape and then race it in the pool to the finish line!
Date: July 28
Time: 6–8 pm
Ages: youth
Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
Cost: free to enter contest, cost $4/person for pool admission |
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Kids will swim, run & bike in a mini triathlon that will introduce your athletic youngsters to what is all entailed in this growingly popular sporting event!
Date: July 28
Ages: 7 - 14
Cost: $10/child |
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| August 2012 |
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Make a splash at this year's Palace at the Pool and watch a film while you swim. We'll have games and prizes before the movie!
Date: August 3
Time: dark (approx. 8:30 pm)
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
Cost: free |
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This fun and exciting type of golf gets teed off at dark and is nine holes of entertainment. Open to all golfers. A breakfast type meal will be served at the conclusion. Must register at the Vinton Country Club.
Date: August 4
Time: 8 pm
Ages: 18+
Location: Vinton Country Club
Cost: $30/team, register at the Vinton Country Club |
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Date: August 10 & August 11
Deadline: August 4
Ages: 18+
Location: Lions Field
Cost: $60/team |
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The scorching hot dog-days of summer are nearly over! Reminisce and cool off one last time with everyone’s greatest pal…the family dog. Whether its canine cannonballs off the boards or doggie paddling through the shallow end of the pool, you and your best friend will undoubtedly have a dog-gone good time. Owners are welcome to bring their dog’s toy of choice but must keep an ever watchful eye of their pets at all time.
Tentative Date: August 19
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
Cost: free |
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This tournament is for men & women. There will be a 7:30 am and 1:30 pm tee times. Must pre-register at the Recreation Center.
Date: August 25
Times: 7:30 am & 1:30 pm tee times
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Country Club
Cost: $60/team includes golf, lunch & prizes |
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| September 2012 |
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There will be two adult divisions that will be based on the scores after the first 9 holes. The top scores will be grouped into the upper division while the bottom scores will be grouped into the lower division. There will also be a junior division. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. There will be hole contests such as closest to the pin and longest putt, and an Ace Fund.
Date: September 3
Time: 10 am
Ages: any
Location: Riverside Disc Golf Course
Cost: $5/person register day of event |
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Try out your football skills in this competition where distance and accuracy both count.
Date: September 22
Ages: 6 - 15 day of event
Location: High school football field
Cost: free |
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Put on some old clothes and be ready to get messy. We will make all kinds of slime, goo and glop. This time it is okay to make a mess!
Date: September 22
Ages: TBA
Location: TBA
Cost: $7/child |
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| October 2012 |
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Two hours of supervised fun and crafts! Lunch is provided.
Date: October 20
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Grades: K - 4th
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: $14/person |
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Terror lurks near in Riverside Park this year, where ghosts and goblins may just be the least of your problems! Enter the Haunted Shelter if you dare for a fun Halloween scare!
Date: October 26
Time: 6:30 - 9 pm
Ages: any
Location: Hesson Shelter at Riverside Park
Cost: $1/person |
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If you think putting is tough during the daytime, just think how hard it will be in the dark with ghosts and goblins in the mix!
Date: October 27
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Ages: any
Location: Skate & Activity Center
Cost: Mini Golf-$2/round, Open Skate-$3.50/person if wearing a costume |
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Parade, Pumpkin decorating, Halloween games, and movie at the Palace!! This is a free activity for all V/S youth in 5th grade and younger. Sponsors: VPRD, Palace Theater, Fareway, Applecart Orchard, & Bonnie Sanders Pumpkin
Date: October 27
Time: 10 am
Ages: youth
Location: Courthouse Square |
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| November 2012 |
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Pick up our Turkey Coloring Contest entry form at the Vinton Recreation Center. Winners get to ride the fire truck that brings Santa to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Entry Deadline: November 2
Grades: Pre-school-3rd
Cost: free |
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This annual craft and bake sale features crafts, baked goods, and other items from all over the area. Vendors need to pre-register.
Date: November 3
Time: 8 am - 1 pm
Ages: any
Entrance fee: free |
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Take up to 10 teams. Format will be determined based on number of teams.
Date: November 3
Deadline: October 26
Ages: 18+
Location: V/S Middle School
Cost: $50/team |
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Bring your Jack-O-Lanterns to the top of the pool waterslide tower and let it fly. Hit one of the targets and win prizes from Pizza Hut or the VPRD. This is a lot of fun for all ages. *Pumpkins must be hallowed out and cleaned inside & out.*
Date: November 4
Time 2 pm
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Swimming Pool waterslide
Cost: free |
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This is a parent/child free throw shooting contest held at the Recreation Center.
Date: November 13
Time 2 pm
Ages: any
Location: Recreation Center
Cost: $1/team |
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| December 2012 |
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Contact the Recreation Center for more information.
Date: December 6
Ages: any
Cost: free |
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Includes breakfast, pictures with Santa, and a treat from Santa! All family members welcome.
Date: December 8
Time 9 am
Ages: any
Location: Vinton Skate Center
Cost: $5/person if eating |
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Make a creative Christmas craft for the holidays!
Date: December 8
Time 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Grades: K - 4th
Location: Vinton Skate Center
Cost: $14/child |
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All grade school youth can take part in this fun carnival.
Date: December 27
Time 9 - 11 am
Ages: youth
Location: Vinton Skate Center
Cost: tickets to play games are only 10 cents each
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Over winter break will hold an all morning dodgeball tournament at the Recreation Center. Limit to 8 teams per division.
Date: December 28
Time 9 am
Grades: 3rd - 8th
Location: Vinton Recreation Center
Cost: $10/team |
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Rollerskating, dancing, games & fun! Pizza party lunch with drink included.
Date: December 28
Time 10 am - 1 pm
Grades: K - 5th
Location: Vinton Skate Center
Cost: $4 pre-registered, $6 at the door |
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