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Vinton, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Vinton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When will Vinton’s new hotel finally welcome its first guests?
- How Rosie's latest gift is reshaping Vinton community spaces
Also on today's calendar: Caregiver Cafe: Caregivers, this coffee break is for you. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 79 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 48.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vinton Hotel on track to open in November (vintonmessenger.com) — A new Extended Stay America Premier Suites hotel is set to open in early November just steps from downtown Vinton, bringing at least 10 full-time jobs and a $12 million investment. Town officials expect inspections to wrap up by October 30, with an anticipated November 9 opening and a later ribbon cutting, plus a new retaining wall along Pollard Street once construction finishes. 
• Rosie's makes another donation to Vinton Lions (vintonmessenger.com) — Rosie’s Gaming Emporium has donated another $5,000 to the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club, bringing its six-year support to $35,000. Those funds have helped build the Vinton War Memorial playground, improve local bus stops, and support the Carilion Pediatric Cancer Center’s “Lions’ Den” activity room, directly benefiting families around Vinton.
📸 Around Vinton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Caregiver Cafe: Caregivers, this coffee break is for you. →
Panera Bread, 4202 Electric Rd, Roanoke
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Caregiver Cafe for Veterans →
Panera Bread, 4202 Electric Rd, Roanoke
4:00 pm
Saturday November 7
Wednesday November 11
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Other local events
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Fall Festival at Mineral Springs Baptist Church →
Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 1030 Bible Lane, Vinton
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Senior Programs Mexican Train Dominos →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
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Senior Programs Monday Music Jam →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
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Senior Programs Tai Chi Cane Defense →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
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Election Day Holiday →
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Senior Programs Intermediate Line Dancing →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
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Senior Programs Beginner Line Dancing →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
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Downsizers Club with Home with Heart →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
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Senior Programs Tai Chi →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
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Caregiver Cafe: Caregivers, this coffee break is yours. →
Panera Bread, 4202 Electric Rd, Roanoke
9:30 am
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Thursday November 5
Friday November 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Roanoke. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Merchandise Manager - Part Time in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vinton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roanoke
- Rescue Mission of Roanoke couple share their journey to recovery (wfxrtv.com)
- Roanoke Wins 2026 Top Adventure Town Award (visitroanokeva.com)
- ‘Here @ Home' devotes hour to breast cancer screenings, treatment and support products (wdbj7.com)
Ok Vinton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What's black & white and read all over?" — The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. for sending it in!)
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