Vandalia City Council to meet Monday, October 2

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Vandalia City Council will meet Monday, October 2, 2023.

STUDY SESSION AT 6:15 PM

COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 PM

Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers of the Vandalia Municipal Building – 333 James E. Bohanan Memorial...

My Vandalia Newsletter

The 24-page issue includes stories on Vandalia's Electric Aggregation Program, a Habitat for Humanity Home built in Vandalia and the complete parks and recreation program guide for September through December.

A digital version of the news magazine...

Water Meter Replacement project underway

The City of Vandalia has begun a multi-year water replacement project that will see every water meter replaced with a new state-of-the-art meter capable of helping residents better manage their water usage. This is a project that is being handled in-house...

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Fall Group Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons FALL 2023 In partnership with SwimSafe Pool Management Co.

Class Schedule

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Fall Private Swim Lessons

Private Swim Lessons In partnership with SwimSafe Pool Management Co.

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Spooky Jack-o-Lanterns & Storytime w/ The Purple Paintbrush

Monday, October 2, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

A fun evening with pottery painting and a not-so-spooky story to start off the month of October! Jack-o-Lanterns will be painted with your choice of glaze colors and fired to a glossy finish! After our Jack-o-Lanterns a...

Kids Night Out

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

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

Friday, December 8, 530 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, lik...

Not So Scary Snacks w/ Eat Pretty Darling

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

Celebrate Halloween with some not-so-scary fun! Explore the inside of a pumpkin and for a snack, we will make BOOnanas and monster mouths. 

Activity Number: 310001-00 

Ages: 2 - 5 years old ...

Layered Lasagna w/ Eat Pretty Darling

Saturday, October 7, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Leave dinner to the kids with this Italian feast! This will be the new go-to meal in your family and the best part is the kids can make it on their own! Learn how to make an easy dinner of lasagna and salad with home...

Pumpkin Painting w/ Miss Bec

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

Happy Fall Y’all! Join Miss Bec to decorate pie pumpkins with glow-in-the-dark paint and enjoy fall-themed snacks! 

Activity Number: 300013-00 

Ages: 2-12 years old 

Fee: $15 Resident...

Vandalia Fall Festival

Saturday, October 14, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sponsored by: Minster Bank, Vantage Signs, and Day Air Credit Union

Location: Vandalia Art Park

Live Music:  12:30 PM - 2:45 PM The Michelle Robinson Band; 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM The FIVE Band

Food Trucks

Vendors

Bee...

Pokémon Playtime

Monday, September 18, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Monday, October 23, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Monday, November 13, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Come out and enjoy a Pokémon filled time! Your child can bring in their phone, cards, Switch or other mobile gaming system and we ...

Rock the Rec Halloween Party

Saturday, October 28, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Vandalia Sports Complex

Food Trucks

Cider Garden

Craft/Tent Vendors

Live Bands

Inflatables

Hay Rides

Costume Contest

50/50 Raffle

Trick or Treat

and Much More!

Happy Howl-o-ween w/ Miss Bec

Monday, October 30, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Happy Howl-o-ween puppy parents! Come celebrate alongside your dog during the Halloween season. Each dog (and human) will create a canvas painting, make a sweet treat, and design their own tug toy. Dress up for a chanc...

Charcuterie Board Making w/ Dayton Charcuterie Gal

Friday, November 10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join Dayton Charcuterie Gal in collaboration with the City of Vandalia for a charcuterie night! Each person gets everything needed to make and take home your own themed charcuterie board and a charcuterie cup for snac...

Dino-mite Dinosaur Art Night w/ Miss Bec

Wednesday, November 15, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join Miss Bec and have a dino-mite time learning about dinosaurs. Participants will become paleontologists as they dig for bones, make fossils, create prehistoric terrariums, and more! 

Activity Number: 300...

Evening Drop-In Pickleball

Bring a group of friends and come out to the VRC to play some pickleball!  *Bring your own paddle!

Tuesdays 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fees:  $3 Drop-In / Free for VRC Members  (Senior Punch Cards Not Accepted)

Ages:  18 and Up

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Vandalia Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund

The Vandalia Parks and Recreation Department administers a Youth Scholarship Fund for Vandalia-Butler students who may need financial assistance to access programs such as Youth Sports Athletic Leagues, CampRec Summer Camp, and a Youth Membership at the V...

Recreation Leader Opportunity

Are you looking for a flexible job and helping with the many fun programs and events happening in the City of Vandalia? The Recreation Leader position is for you! 

The Vandalia Recreation Center offers programs and events year-round that vary from...

STEM Instructor Opportunity

Are you interested in providing and leading programs for the City of Vandalia Parks and Recreation Department? We are looking for an experienced STEM Program Instructor! 

The Vandalia Recreation Center offers STEM programs for the youth and teens....

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The VPRD offers online registration for most programs.  If you don't have a username or password, no worries! 

Just email vrcinfo@vandaliaohio.org and...

VRC Swim Lessons

The VRC offers swim lessons year round!  We have group lessons for all ages and skill levels.  We also offer adult and private lessons!  Visit https://vrc.coursestorm.com/ to register today!