All Things Vinton
March 2023 edition
The All things Vinton e-newsletter is the official monthly e-newsletter of the Town of Vinton, VA that highlights local business, government, and community updates. For additional information about the Town of Vinton, visit our website.
Local Business Updates
Grand Opening Alert
Congratulations to Salon121 as we welcome them back to downtown Vinton! You can find them at 121 Jefferson Ave. where they originally opened their doors in 2007, but you can also visit their second location at 805 Niagra Rd. Thanks to the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event!
Pok-E-Joe's continues preparations to open their second location inside Vinyard Station at 105 E Washington Ave. in downtown Vinton. Owner and former Vinton resident, Cory Welch, is excited to bring his passion for barbecue back to his hometown and expand from his current Lynchburg, VA restaurant. Stay tuned for their grand opening in spring of this year!
Construction continues at Pollard 107 South in preparation for their anticipated springtime grand opening. Owner Jonathan Pate is bringing years of successful local restaurant ownership and management to Vinton with a fresh menu and atmosphere for the area. Pollard 107 South will also offer outdoor patio dining and a "Welcome to Vinton" mural visible as vehicles enter downtown Vinton. You'll be able to find them at 107 S. Pollard St. in downtown!
The Dogwood Restaurant continues renovations for their expansion at their 106 E. lee location. The addition will include a new dining space to accommodate expanded hours with new menu offerings, as well as a new outdoor patio beside the Town alley courtyard. New landscaping has also been planted in this walkway to help bring some vibrancy to the area. They plan to celebrate the grand opening of their expansion later this spring.
Infrastructure Improvements
  • The E. Cleveland Water Line Replacement Project continues and is expected to be completed in spring. Roads will be repaved once completed - Learn More Here
  • Garthright Bridge phase 1 substructure rehabilitation has been completed.
  • Walnut Avenue Phase 1 improvements from 5th St. to Roanoke City limit will resume later this month.
  • Traffic signal light improvements are ongoing to replace aged-out or outdated signals.
  • A portion of the eastbound lane in the 100 block of E. Lee Ave. remains temporarily closed due to debris from the fire-affected properties.
Events Happening in Vinton
  • B3 - Beer, Barbecue, and Boobs (March 4, beginning at 1 PM) Twin Creeks Brewing Company is partnering with Pok-E-Joe's to donate all proceeds to the Virginia Breast Council Foundation. Get Tickets Here
  • Lunch & Learn (March 8, 12 - 1 PM) Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch & Learn education and networking session at the Charles R. Hill Community Center 
  • Senior Services Expo (March 21, 10 - 2 PM) Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this fun and informative event for seniors at the Vinton War Memorial. Learn More Here
  • Vinton Car Show (March 18, 3 - 6 PM) Hot Rod & Classic Car Show at the Vinton Farmer's Market
  • 2023 State of the Town Address (April 6, 7:30 AM) Watch live on the Town of Vinton Facebook page
Additional Community News
  • February 2023 Public Works Department presentation - View Here
  • Town of Vinton 2022 Year in Review presentation - View Here
  • Avoid Stormwater Poo-llution! Cleaning up after pets is not only a courtesy to others, but it also helps protect our stormwater from becoming contaminated - Click Here to Learn More
  • City of Roanoke Glade Creek stream restoration project - Learn More Here
  • Sidewalk, steps, and parking improvements completed at the Vinton History Museum
Town Council Meetings this Month
6 PM on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month - located in the Council Chambers of the Vinton Municipal Building.

Meetings will be recorded and can be viewed live on the Town of Vinton Facebook page

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Vinton, VA 24179