🌱 How close is Vinton’s riverfront greenway connection to becoming reality?

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In today's newsletter:

• How close is Vinton’s riverfront greenway connection to becoming reality?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy, brisk and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Afternoon snow showers; cold, temps: high: 37, low: 33.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Then & Now: The Roanoke River Greenway inched closer to completion this year, with the opening of almost 3 more miles of trail (cardinalnews.org) — Vinton is part of a regional push that added nearly 3 new miles to the Roanoke River Greenway this year, bringing the long-envisioned trail system closer to full connection. Recent work includes a costly new section in Roanoke County and Salem, ongoing efforts toward Green Hill Park, and progress on the eastern end near Explore Park that could soon offer almost 4 miles of continuous trail.
   

📸 Around Vinton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vinton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Phat Pocket Band
  Rosie's Gaming Emporium, 1135 Vinyard Rd, Vinton
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Senior Programs Mexican Train Dominos
  Vinton, VA Calendar , 820 E. Washington Ave , Vinton
  10:00 am
• Senior Programs Monday Music Jam
  Vinton, VA Calendar , 820 E. Washington Ave , Vinton
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Senior Programs Beginner Line Dancing
  Vinton, VA Calendar , 820 E. Washington Ave , Vinton
  11:30 am
• Finance Committee Meeting
  Vinton, VA Calendar , 227 S Pollard , Vinton
  3:00 pm
• CANCELED_Town Council Meeting_CANCELED
  Vinton, VA Calendar , 311 S. Pollard st , Vinton
  6:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting
  Vinton, VA Calendar , 311 S. Pollard st , Vinton
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• 2025 Chamber Christmas Party
  Hotel Roanoke - 1882 Bar , 110 Shenandoah Ave NE , Roanoke
  4:00 pm
• Architectural Review Board Committee
  Roanoke, VA Calendar , 215 Church Ave. SW , Roanoke
  5:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Dickens of a Christmas - Christmas Parade
  Downtown Roanoke Streets - Roanoke VA 24011
• Dickens of a Christmas
  Downtown Roanoke Streets - Roanoke VA 24011

Saturday December 13

• Roanoke's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
  Martin's Downtown , 413 1st St SW , Roanoke
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• In search of a babysitter for my 8 month old son.
  I work from home and need someone to care for him while I work. This is a part-time temporary position. The hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 am-1 pm,… (Nextdoor Mountain View)
• Several residents were treated by EMS for a gas leak at the Spring Creek Apartments, with 14 apartments ventilated by the Forest Fire Department.
  10:33PM on Dec 9: Several residents were treated by EMS after a gas leak at The Gables of Spring Creek in Forest. (Nextdoor )

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Vinton. Apply here.
• Integer Holdings Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor- Evening Shift in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vinton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roanoke

• Roanoke first responders partner with Carilion Children's to create magical Christmas for hospitalized kids (wsls.com)
• Neighboring businesses react to Roanoke strip club returning (wdbj7.com)
• Roanoke Valley SPCA starts 'Home for Holidays' foster plan (wfxrtv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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