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🌱 Where Vinton residents can celebrate America’s 250th this Fourth of July
Vinton, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Vinton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Vinton residents can celebrate America’s 250th this Fourth of July
- Vinton Police still probing deadly Roanoke County house fire involving dozens of cats
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: m/sunny, temps: high: 99, low: 75.
- Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fourth of July/America 250 events in our hometowns (wdbj7.com) — Vinton is gearing up for special Fourth of July festivities as part of America’s 250th birthday, alongside celebrations in nearby towns like Roanoke, Salem, and Buchanan. Residents can choose from fireworks, parades, concerts, and community gatherings across the region to mark this milestone Independence Day. 
• Court records, social media posts shed light on months before cats killed in fire (wdbj7.com) — A devastating Roanoke County house fire that killed dozens of cats remains under active investigation, with Vinton Police confirming they’re still working the case. Newly reviewed court records and social media posts suggest long‑running animal overcrowding concerns at the Gunn Avenue home, while PETA warns that large numbers of animals in private residences can quickly become unsafe for both people and pets.
📸 Around Vinton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
Friday July 3
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Other local events
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Downsizers Club with Home with Heart →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
10:00 am -
Music Bingo Tonight at Bob’s Restaurant in Vinton! →
Bob's Restaurant, 1004 Walnut Ave, Vinton
6:30 pm -
Senior Programs Tai Chi →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
9:00 am -
Senior Programs Canasta →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
10:00 am -
Independence Day Holiday →
Vinton, VA Calendar Vinton, VA 24179 -
Four on the 4th presented by Vinton Moose Lodge #1121 →
Farmers Market, 204 W Lee Ave, Vinton
9:00 am -
4th of July Celebration at Vinton War Memorial →
The Vinton War Memorial, 814 E Washington Ave, Vinton
6:00 pm -
Senior Programs Mexican Train Dominos →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
9:45 am -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
Wednesday July 1
Thursday July 2
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Freedom Festival & Fireworks
Roanoke City Special Events River's Edge Park - North - Roanoke VA 24011
5:00 pm -
FIREWORKS AND GAK! AT THE ALLEY
Roanoke City Special Events Crystal Spring Ave SW, between 22
5:00 pm -
Roanoke's Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl →
Martin's Downtown, 413 1st St SW, Roanoke
4:30 pm -
Star City Fire & Light Fest
Roanoke City Special Events Maryland Ave, between Lafayette and 24th - Roanoke VA 24
5:30 pm
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND A CAT!
This little brown and grey tabby is a sweetheart. She has a flea collar. Has been hanging out in our neighborhood for a few days at least. Beautiful… (Nextdoor Vinton, Va)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Vinton. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Vinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vinton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roanoke
- Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in Roanoke, VA 24016 (redfin.com)
- Roanoke Codes: Major Update for Virginia Driving RP Set for June 2026 (gaminghybrid.com)
- Hunting Hills Country Club Named Best Country Club in Roanoke (golfdaily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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