Vinton Messenger

12/20/2025

Vinton Christmas and New Year's Holidays Schedule

Christmas Office Closure Schedule:
The Town of Vinton's offices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, beginning at 12 noon; all day on Thursday, December, 25, 2025; and all day on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Christmas Holiday Refuse, Bulk, and Recycling Schedule:
--Monday’s refuse, bulk and recycling will be collected on Monday, December 22, 2025.
--Tuesday's and Wednesday’s refuse, bulk and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
--Thursday's and Friday’s refuse, bulk and recycling will be collected on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

New Year's Office Closure Schedule:
The Town of Vinton's offices will be closed for the New Year's Holiday all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026; and all day on Friday, January 2, 2026.

New Year's Refuse and Bulk Schedule:
--Monday’s refuse and bulk will be collected on Monday, December 29, 2025.
--Tuesday's and Wednesday’s refuse and bulk will be collected on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
--Thursday's and Friday’s refuse and bulk will be collected on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

12/18/2025

In Memory of Camden Thepsimuong

12/12/2025

Flash Sale on Poinsettias through William Byrd Middle School

Do you need any last minute gifts? Our flower grower has extra poinsettias for sale and asked us to help. If you haven’t gotten your holiday flowers yet, now is your chance. This will be a quick turnaround, order by next Wed, 12/17. The flowers will be here next Thursday, 12/18. Here’s the link to order: https://roanokecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6370/475/False/True. As always, all profits from school fundraisers go towards supplies for the students and teachers. Thanks for supporting WBMS!

12/08/2025

Remember to stop by the Hotel Roanoke to support the United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge by voting for Vinton area entries in the Fashions for Evergreens competition--the Vinton History Museum, Creative Occasions, and the Bonsack Chick-Fil-A.

Annual holiday event at Hotel Roanoke benefiting United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge.

12/07/2025

Former Mount Pleasant student gives back to her community...

Read the details on Ava Sexton at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/former-mount-pleasant-student-gives-back-to-her-community/

12/07/2025

Byrd swimmers sweep Lord Botetourt in opening meet!

Read the details at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/byrd-swimmers-sweep-lord-botetourt-to-open-season/

12/07/2025

Byrd wrestler Darin Witcher won his 100th high school match this week! Congratulations, Darin!

Read the article at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/wrestlers-open-with-win-over-hidden-valley/

12/05/2025

Vinton welcomes new downtown restaurant, the Vinton Cafe Kitchen and Bakery, owned by Keriann Campbell. It is located at 126 East Lee Avenue in the Bush Building.

Read the article at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/vinton-cafe-opens-with-official-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/

12/05/2025

Best Vinton Christmas parade ever!!!

Over 100 individual units in the parade.

Amazing floats--so many great ones that the judges had trouble reaching a consensus on the award winners, but eventually chose:

Mayor's Award, Best in Parade (given by the Town of Vinton): Berkshire Health and Rehab

Religious category:

1st place: Jordantown Wesleyan Church
2nd Place: Lighthouse Bible Church
3rd Place: Harvest Ministries

Non-religious category:

1st place Western Virginia Water Authority
2nd place: Roanoke County Parks and Recreation
3rd place: Triple Threat Services

Best Children's Float (given by Eric Thomas): Floyd Ward

Best Children's Other: Star City Jeep

12/05/2025

Lots of pre-parade fun with the annual Tree Lighting at the Municipal Building (with Miss Virginia singing, Floyd Ward students dancing, and the Mayor turning on the switch to light the tree), the Lions Club Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, hot chocolate with the police dept. at the library, and more.

12/04/2025

Blue Ridge Theatre on Ice "December to Remember" ice show coming up next weekend (Dec. 13 and 14)! Always spectacular!

‘Twas December 1st, when all through the rink every creature was stirring and the programs were playing ✨

Join us December 13th and 14th for our 4th Annual December to Remember holiday ice show at Lancerlot Sports Complex! Wonderful decorations, great music and even better skating ⛸️

Tickets are available NOW on pre-sale for $5 a person at the ice rink front desk at Lancerlot (keep your receipt as proof of purchase) or $7 at the door on the day of the show 🎟️🎄 We can’t wait to see you there!

12/04/2025

Holiday celebrations begin with Vinton Christmas Parade tonight!

The Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Vinton, invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with the highly anticipated Annual Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 4th, at 7:00 P.M., presented by Star City Pest Control and Wildlife Services and Star City Christmas Lights. This beloved tradition promises to bring festive cheer to the heart of Vinton, featuring a vibrant parade and exciting holiday festivities for all to enjoy.

Before the parade, join the community at the Vinton Municipal Building for the Tree Lighting Ceremony starting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Grose will greet the crowd and light the tree. Adding to the festivities, the Floyd Ward Dance Ensemble will delight the crowd with holiday-themed performances after the tree lighting.

The Vinton Library will host guests for special activities from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Vinton Breakfast Lions Club will be holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Vinton Baptist Church from 4 to 7 p.m. (Dine in or take out)

Parade floats will be staged at the Vinton War Memorial, Thrasher Church and River Park Shopping Center, with staging beginning at 4:30 P.M. The parade will begin at 7:00 P.M and will travel down Washington Avenue, turning onto Maple Street, then proceeding to Cleveland Avenue and down Pollard Street and concluding at the Billy Byrd lower-level parking lot. Spectators are encouraged
to gather along these streets to enjoy the parade as it winds through downtown Vinton.

Important Road Closure Information: For the safety and convenience of all, road closures surrounding
the parade route will begin promptly at 5:30 P.M. Commuters traveling through the Town of Vinton
between 5:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. are advised to seek alternative routes or plan for increased traffic
and road closures. Roads impacted by closures include sections of: Washington Ave, Maple St,
Cleveland Ave, Pollard St, Jackson Ave, and Lee Avenue. Specific road closure details can be found
listed below.

Please note, one west bound lane (closest to the VWM) of Washington Ave will closed at 4:00 PM to allow for parade floats to easily enter the War Memorial parking lot.

The Town of Vinton Walnut Avenue public parking lot will be open and available for parking during the parade.

Spectators and parade participants are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot for the best view
of the parade.