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July 2010
Chicago Cubs Trip
We will be taking a chartered bus from Vinton into Chicago and will depart approximately at 5:45 am. Space is limited (only 54 tickets total for sale) so hurry in and reserve your seats today. These seats are located in the terrace along the left outfield line. Print the pdf form to register. Each person must have a registration form filled out and fee is due at the time of registering.
Date: Friday, July 2          Time: all day
Cost: $75 and includes ticket to the game, transportation & driver gratuity
 
4th of July Pool Party
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: Saturday, July 3          Time: 10 am - Noon          Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
 
Western Round-Up
Yee-haw! Grab your cowboy hat for a knee-slappin' good time! Cowpokes will enjoy an authentic cowboy/cowgirl cookout - hotdogs, chips, beans, hot cocoa, campfire songs, games, an evening hike, and of course, s'mores! Fee free to bring a blanket or a chair to sit on and a flashlight if you want!
Date: Friday, July 9          Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm          Location: Kids Campground
Ages: all ages          Cost: $4 or $12/family
 
Vinton Night @ The Kernels
It's Vinton Night at the Kernels! The Kernels take on the Chief's. Ticket information will be ready in June through the VPRD office. Call 472-4164 for more information.
Date: Saturday, July 10          Time: 6:35 pm          Location: Kernels Stadium
 
Park-ticipate & Palace in the Park
Join in this state-wide celebration of our parks. 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: Friday, July 16          Time: evening
Location: Riverside Park          Cost: free
 
Pirates of the Caribbean
Ahoy, mateys! Join us as we walk (or dive) off the plank, hunt for sunken treasure and participate in a number of other games that will have you saying "Arrgh! Shiver me timbers!"
Date: Friday, July 30          Time: 6–8 pm          Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
 
Coed Softball Tournament (print pdf)
Open to the first 8 teams entered. Format will be determined based on number of teams.
Date: Saturday, July 31          Deadline: July 23
Location: Lions Field          Cost: TBA
 
Kids Triathlon (print pdf)
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: Saturday, July 31          Cost: $10 pre-registered before 7/28/10
 
August 2010
Palace at the Pool
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: Friday, August 6          Time: dark
Location: Vinton Swimming Pool          Cost: regular pool admission
 
2-Person Glow Ball Tournament
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: Saturday, August 7          Time: 8 pm
Location: Vinton Country Club          Cost: $30/team, register at the Vinton Country Club
 
Annual Doggie Dip
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.
Date: Sunday, August 15          Time: 1 - 4 pm          Location: Vinton Swimming Pool
 
Disc Golf Tournament
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: August 28          Time: 10 am
Location: Riverside Disc Golf Course          Cost: $5/person
 
September 2010
Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament (print pdf)
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: September 18          Location: Vinton Country Club          Cost: $50/team, includes golf, lunch & prizes
 
Placekick, Punt & Pass 
Try out your football skills in this competition where distance and accuracy both count. 1st - 3rd place in each age and gender category have a chance to move on and demonstrate their skills at a district level competition!
Date: September 18          Ages: 8-13 day of event
Location: Highschool football field          Cost: $2-4