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🌱 What’s planned for Vinton’s fire-damaged downtown corner lot?
Happening soon: Heartland Marimba Quartet Concert on the Vinton Patch calendar
Hello Vinton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's planned for Vinton's fire-damaged downtown corner lot?
- See how Cundiff Elementary's new spaces could change your child's day
Also on today's calendar: Heartland Marimba Quartet Concert and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vinton seeks proposals to redevelop part of downtown destroyed in 2022 fire (roanoke.com) — Vinton officials are inviting redevelopment proposals for the prominent downtown lot at Pollard Street and Lee Avenue, where a 2022 fire destroyed multiple properties. The town has already purchased several parcels and is seeking plans to restore this key block, with full bid details and requirements posted on Vinton's website for interested developers and residents to review. 
• Roanoke County rolls out new elementary school features (wdbj7.com) — Families in Vinton can now see major upgrades at W. E. Cundiff Elementary, where Roanoke County Public Schools just cut the ribbon on a new cafeteria, admin wing, library, gym, and modern learning spaces. The renovations replace noisy open classrooms with dedicated rooms, including a STEM area, aiming to reduce distractions and support more hands-on learning for local students.
📸 Around Vinton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vinton
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★ Featured events ★
- Heartland Marimba Quartet Concert →
1008 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke
5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Blossoms & Bourbon - Around Town →
Pollard 107 South, 107 South Pollard Street, Vinton - Senior Programs Mexican Train Dominos →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
9:45 am - Senior Programs Monday Music Jam →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
2:00 pm - Senior Programs Tai Chi Cane Defense →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
5:30 pm - Senior Programs Intermediate Line Dancing →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
10:00 am - Senior Programs Beginner Line Dancing →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
11:30 am - Town Council Meeting →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton
6:00 pm - 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
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Vinton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Dining for Dogs and Cats @ Bubba's 33 →
Bubba's 33, 4824 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke
8:00 am - Mock Interviews →
Blue Ridge Literacy, 706 S Jefferson Street, Roanoke
10:00 am - Keeley Healing Arts Open Studio →
Melrose Plaza, 2502 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey everyone!
I'm looking for a small fluffy puppy for my mother. Purebred or mix doesn't matter. I am of course willing to pay a rehoming fee. We had to euthanize… (Nextdoor Jordantown) - We are currently offering special pricing for the month of October!
We provide reliable handyman and construction services for homes and businesses. From small repairs and maintenance to remodeling and improvement… (Nextdoor Montgomery Village)
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Vinton. Apply here.
- Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Vinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vinton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roanoke
- Roanoke Buys Its Last Big Open Space. What Happens to Ole Monterey Now? (roanokerambler.com)
- STYLE & SAVINGS: Roanoke thrift store owner shares affordable finds after TikTok video goes viral (wdbj7.com)
- David Arquette brings 'Behind the Scream' tour to Roanoke (wfxrtv.com)
Cave Spring
- Businesses announced for southwest Roanoke County retail development (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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