News : Out on a Limb: Last Farmers Market of season this Thursday

Make sure you check out all the upcoming events for October listed below. We have some new activities coming up that you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget, you can always find out more information at our website at vprdzone.com.

For more information on these programs or any of our programs, stop by the VPRD office located at the VintonRecreationCenter.

On Going Programs:

Farmers Marketis at the Rail Road Depot on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The vendors have been bringing some great products so make sure you stop out to support our local growers and bakers. If you have any questions about the market or want more information on how to become a vendor, give us a call at 472-4164. Stop by and see all the great things our local vendors have to offer. Thursday, September 30th will be the last market for the year, be sure to stop by and thank the vendors for all of their hard work and stock up on all your supplies for the next few months.

Tae Kwon Do/Held at the VintonRecreationCenteron Tuesdays & Thursday evenings. Stop by the RecreationCenterto watch the class or for more information.

Circuit Training/Get a total workout with this circuit program of 17 different machines in under an hour. This program is held at the middle school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Register at the VPRD office. This will run September through May.

Low Impact Water Exercise/This is a great chance for participants to get a good cardiovascular workout to music in the water without that hard pounding on your joints and muscles. This class is for men and women. Session 1 is September 15 – October 10. Session 2 is October 20 – November 17th. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.at the IBSSS swimming pool. Register at the VPRD office.

Lap Swim/Here is your opportunity to train for those upcoming events or just keep yourself in shape by swimming laps. This program is for all ages. Sessions are held on Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays from 6:15-7:15 a.m.at the IBSSS swimming pool. Register at VPRD office and receive your calendar of swim dates. All participants must sign up for a month at a time, there is no daily admission fee.

Don’t forget you can always go to the Recreation Center during open hours to work out on the exercise equipment. Walking can be done in the gym, treadmill or our elliptical fitness piece. The Recreation Center is open the following hours:

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays Closed

Sundays Closed

Listed below are the hours for open skating. We are taking reservations for groups. If you are interested in renting the skate center for a birthday party, youth group gathering, or any get together, give us a call at the recreation center and we will set up a date for you. Stop out and have some fun.

Weekly Schedule for the Skate & Activity Center:

Open Skating

Friday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Miniature Golf Course

Friday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Walking

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Calendar of Upcoming Events:

September 30 Farmers Market 5:00 -7:00 p.m./Long Distance Balloon Winner Announced

October 14 VPRD Board Meeting @ 6:00 a.m.

October 23 Halloween Costume Party@ Skate & Activity Center

October 23 Ghostly Mini Golf at Miniature Golf Course

October 23 Kids Fall Craft Day

October 27 Special Populations Halloween Dance

October 29 Haunted Hayrack Ride

October 30 Children’s Halloween Parade, Party & Movie

Don’t forget, we will take all your bottles and cans that are redeemable for five cents at the parks & recreation department. If you have cans or bottles and want to get rid of them, bring them to the park shop located just north of the swimming pool, bring them to the recreation center or give us a call and we will come out and get them. All proceeds go to a fund to help our youth programs. This program has already made a big impact.

In closing, if you have any questions concerning our programs, activities, or facilities, gives us a call, stop by or send us an e-mail.

VPRD Office 472-4164

Skate & Activity Center 472-5168

Director’s E-mail vprdrandall@vintoniowa.net

Assistant Director vprdbarker@vintoniowa.net

Administrative Assistant vprdoffice@vintoniowa.net

Website: vprdzone.com