Events and Activities : Christmas Open House kicks off the Christmas Shopping Season in Vinton

The Christmas Open House kicked off the Christmas season. Display inside LaGrange Pharmacy

The Annual Christmas Open House was held by area businesses this past weekend.

Several shoppers made their way downtown this last weekend checking out the offerings of our local businesses. To see a few photos from Sunday, click here. Remember, some stores will now be open on Sunday afternoons through Christmas for your gift-giving needs. 

Santa's mailbox

Don't forget that Santa's mailbox will also be available in front of LaGrange Pharmacy starting on November 18 through December 20. If you drop off a letter to Santa, be sure to include your address so that he can mail a reply. (he knows how to find your house from the rooftops, but numbers on the front of the house are not something he has on his list of names!)

0% HOLIDAY LOAN PROGRAM

To continue our efforts to promote shopping in Vinton, we are again offering the 0% Holiday Loan Program. This program allows shoppers to borrow money from Farmers Savings Bank at 0% interest for until May 1, 2021 to make purchases at participating businesses.

The process is easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

Stop into Farmers Savings Bank and fill out some paperwork. A $10 application fee per person will apply and is due at the time of application. (Note: You do NOT need to be a current customer at the bank to participate.)

Start shopping at any of the participating businesses! Pick up your Christmas gifts! Need a new snow blower? Been putting off buying that new couch? Now is the time!

Repay your loan by May 1, 2021 and pay NO INTEREST! Any loans not paid off by May 1, 2021 will start to accrue standard bank interest.

Participating businesses include: Arnold Motor Supply, Bobbins & Boards, Cameron Clothing, Cedar River Ink, Ervin Motor Company, Henkle Creek Mercantile, Koop's Automotive, LaGrange Pharmacy, McDowell's, Michael & Dowd, Nature's Corner, Nicks TV & Appliance, Rabe Home Comfort, Three D Kitchens, Viking Sewing,  Unique Metal Artwork by June Stein.

HOLIDAY PUNCH CARDS

Back by popular demand, Vinton Unlimited is offering a 'holiday lights' punch card to be used during the holiday shopping season! For every $10 spent, receive one punch. Completed cards will be entered to win weekly prizes of Vinton Value Dollars and one grand prize. DOUBLE PUNCHES will be available on the Holiday Open House and Small Business Saturday.

Promotion runs November 22, 2020 thru December 24, 2020.

2020 Participating Businesses include:

• Arnold Motor Supply
• Bobbins & Boards
• Cameron Clothing
• Cedar River Ink
• Henkle Creek Mercantile

• Kromminga Motors
• LaGrange Pharmacy
• McDowell's
• Michael & Dowd
• Nature's Corner
• Nick's TV & Appliance

• Three D Kitchens
• Tootsie's Ice Cream & More
• Unique Metal Artwork
• Viking Sewing

Completed cards can be entered into weekly drawings for Vinton Value Dollars and one grand prize.