Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting 11/12/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON

WEDNESDAY, November 12, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

Please Note: The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at 333 James E. Bohanan Memorial Drive. The City of Vandalia is committed to t...

Planning Commission Meeting 11/11/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING ON

TUESDAY, November 11, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M.

Please Note: The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at 333 James E. Bohanan Memorial Drive. The City of Vandalia is committed to transpa...

Initial Opt-Out period for 2026 aggregation ends November 11

While Vandalia residents always have the option to "opt-in' or 'opt-out' of energy aggregation programs, the initial opt-out period for the 2026 electricity aggregation through third-party provider Constellation will run th...

Natural Gas Aggregation Coming to Vandalia

The City of Vandalia is joining with 17 other area communities in offering residents a fixed aggregation rate for natural gas. 

The Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) has announced a new natural gas aggregation program that will begin this...

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Park Restrooms are Now Closed

Beginning Saturday, November 1, all City of Vandalia Park Restrooms have been winterized, and are now closed until Spring.

Sorry for any inconvenience.  Thank you.

Kids Night Out

Friday, September 5, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, October 3, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, November 7, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, December 5, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Kids, come on out and have a blast at Kids Night Out! You will enjoy all the activities the Vandalia Recrea...

Pokémon Playtime

Monday, September 15, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Monday, November 10, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Are you ready to catch them all? Come out and enjoy a Poke´mon filled time at our Poke´mon Playtime! Your child can bring in their phone, cards, Switch, or other mobile gaming sy...

Pumpkin Party w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Thursday, November 13, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Celebrate fall flavors in this fun kids cooking class where we bake delicious pumpkin cupcakes and whip up a savory pumpkin hummus! Kids will learn to mix, measure, and blend while exploring sweet and savory pumpkin...

Zoom Around the Room

Enjoy a morning full of fun and play with your child! A variety of play equipment will be set up in the gymnasium for children and their guardians to run, climb, jump, and recreate. An adult must accompany each child or family of children. No instruction,...

Homeschool Takeover

Friday, September 19, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday, October 17, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday, November 21, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday, December 19, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Attention homeschool parents and students! Come on out to the VRC to recreate and enjoy everything ...

Family Ornament Painting Party w/ The Purple Paintbrush

Saturday, November 22, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Participants can choose from several fun ornament designs ranging from traditional Christmas designs to animals, shapes, etc. and paint them with assorted glaze colors. Ornaments will be fired to a glossy finish a...

Fall Candle Pour Class w/ Thesoyala

Monday, November 24, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Embrace the cozy vibes of the season at our Fall Candle Pour Class with Thesoyala! No experience needed—just come ready to relax, socialize, and have fun. You’ll learn the basics of candle pouring and create your own ...

Thanksgiving CampREC

Wednesday, November 26, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Pack your sense of gratitude and thankfulness and join us for Thanksgiving CampREC! From turkey-themed activities to pumpkin-pie eating, our camp is a cornucopia of laughter and learning. Thanksgiving CampREC is a ...

Jingle Bell Science w/ Science Saturdays

Saturday, December 6, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Get ready to sleigh the science this holiday season! Join us for Jingle Bell Science, a merry mix of hands-on experiments, frosty fun, and holiday-themed STEM activities. From erupting snow to jingling circuits, th...

Cookies & Cocoa w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Thursday, December 11, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Let’s get cozy in the kitchen this winter! We will make fresh baked cookies and homemade hot cocoa to get into the spirit. We’ll finish with an activity to make and take-home hot cocoa mix that&a...

Glow Candy Cane Hunt

Friday, December 12, 6:30 PM

Step into a sweet time under the moonlight at our Glow Candy Cane Hunt! Join the adventure as the darkness unveils a twinkling world of hidden candy canes and candy waiting to be discovered. Armed with flashlights and a dash of...

Gingerbread Houses w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Saturday, December 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for a festive and hands-on preschool cooking class where little hands build and decorate their own graham cracker gingerbread houses! Kids will practice spreading frosting and adding colorful candies to cr...

Cozy Christmas Goat Yoga w/ The Grazing Ground

Tuesday, December 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Embrace the season with warmth, wellness, and a little holiday whimsy at Cozy Christmas Goat Yoga! This festive yoga session blends gentle stretches, cheerful goat interactions, and all the cozy vibes of the holidays...

Holiday Candle Pour Class w/ Thesoyala

Thursday, December 18, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cozy up for a festive and fragrant experience at our Holiday Candle Pour Class with Thesoyala! No experience needed—just come ready to relax, socialize, and have fun. You'll learn the basics of ca...

VRC Winter CampREC

Week A:  December 22, 23, and 26

Week B:  December 29, 30, and January 2

Embark on a frosty adventure at Winter CampREC! Every day promises a flurry of excitement and heartwarming fun. Join us for non-stop fun during your winter break as w...

Move & Groove Playtime

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle with your little one! During this open gym time, children can climb, run, jump, and explore a variety of play equipment alongside their guardian. Each month also features fun themed activities—adding a new t...

Kids Night Out

Friday, January 9, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, February 6, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, March 6, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Kids, come on out and have a blast at Kids Night Out! You will enjoy all the activities the Vandalia Recreation Center has to offer, like swimming, ...

Homeschool Takeover

Friday, January 16, 11:30am - 2:00pm

Friday, February 20, 11:30am - 2:00pm

Friday, March 20, 11:30am - 2:00pm

Friday, April 17, 11:30am - 2:00pm

Attention homeschool parents and students! Come on out to the VRC to recreate and enjoy everything we have to offe...

Souper Chefs w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Thursday, January 22, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Chop, stir, and simmer your way to the perfect bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup! In this hands-on class, young chefs will learn basic knife skills, soup-making techniques, and the comfort of cooking from scratch!...

Bake My Heart w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Thursday, February 5, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Get creative in the kitchen as we bake and decorate heart-shaped sugar cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and love! This fun, hands-on class teaches basic baking skills while letting young chefs design their own...

Cook Up Some Love w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Tuesday, February 10, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us to make a cozy and delicious Valentine’s Day meal that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress. We’ll whip up creamy Tuscan chicken with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, a simple ...

Valentine’s Day Wax Melt Workshop w/ Thesoyala

Thursday, February 12, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Celebrate the season of love and self-care at our Valentine’s Day Wax Melt Workshop with Thesoyala! No experience needed—just come ready to unwind, mingle, and have fun. You’ll learn th...

February Family Fridays

Friday, February 13, 20, 27, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Beat the winter blues with three Family Fridays at the Vandalia Rec Center this February! Each week offers something different, giving families the perfect opportunity to explore all the Rec Center has to offer....

Little Love Chefs w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Saturday, February 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little hands will have a blast making and decorating adorable thumbprint heart cookies with colorful jam! This fun, hands-on class encourages creativity and introduces basic baking skills in a warm and fun way.

Act...

Rose for Mom Essay Contest

Tell us in 200 words or less why your Mom is the greatest Mom in the world! There will be three general winners in each division shown below. All winners will be contacted by Monday, April 27. The Vandalia Parks and Recreation Department will host a small...

Tiny Shamrock Bakers w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for a fun and simple cooking class where preschoolers create festive St. Patrick’s Day treats full of color and cheer! We’ll make rainbow fruit skewers, shamrock-shaped sandwiches, and yumm...

Vandalia Paws in the Park Easter Party

Saturday, March 21, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Bring your dog out to Helke Park and have a barkin’ good time! We will have many fur-friendly festivities, like egg hunts, dog vendors, dog costume contest, food trucks, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! T...

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

Friday, March 27 at 8:00pm

Time for the adults to relive their childhood egg hunt! Eggs will contain candy, raffle tickets and gift cards and after the egg hunt is over, everyone will meet back in the VRC Gymnasium to count eggs and begin the raffle. Parti...

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 28, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Dive in for some egg-citing fun! Join us for our Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, where kids will splash, search, and collect eggs from the bottom of the pool! Turn in your eggs for candy and prizes – an...

Spring CampREC

Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3

Are you looking for a fun-packed week filled with swimming, rock wall climbing, games, and more spring fun? The VRC is offering a Spring CampREC program that will be filled with non-stop fun for your child!

Weekly Activity...

Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, April 4, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Bring the family out and have an "egg"cellent time at the Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza! We will have egg hunts, baby goat petting zoo, arts & crafts, face painting, vendors, games & activities, food...

Springtime Snackers w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Celebrate the colors and flavors of spring with this fun, hands-on cooking class designed just for preschoolers! We’ll make easy and tasty treats like flower-shaped fruit kabobs, bunny-shaped sandwiches, an...

Buzzin' Around the Park

Saturday, April 18, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Spend the day at the Art Park celebrating nature, bees, trees, and family fun! Families can enjoy hands-on crafts, flower planting, and interactive nature activities, all while discovering fun facts about pollinators ...

Volunteers Wanted!

Are you looking for a fun way to be involved in your Community? The Vandalia Parks & Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help with all the special events happening throughout the year. Be a part of all the recreation fun, make memories,...

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