Events and Activities : VPRD Cardboard Boat Race set for July 28

On Saturday, July 28th, VPRD will be hosting its Cardboard Boat Races at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool. Boats must be made entirely out of cardboard and duct tape and is eligible to compete in one of the following race categories: 13 & Under (single-person boat), 14 & up (single person boat), and the Doubles Competition (two person boat - all ages welcome!). There is no cost to enter your boat into the competition and boat drivers also get into the pool for free! Registration of your boat will take place at 6 PM on the day of the race and the competitions will begin at 7 PM. There will be prizes awarded for overall race winners along with some other fun race categories! Please pick up a registration form for rules. Registration forms and more information for all VPRD events and programs are available online at www.vprdzone.com or by visiting the VPRD office at the Vinton Recreation Center. Please call 319-472-4164 or email vprdbarker@vintoniowa.net if you have any questions.