News & Views | Vadnais Heights Stay Safe with Smart Salting Salt prematurely ages vehicles, roads, and bridges. It degrades freshwater lakes, streams, and drinking water. Just one teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water. Help keep freshwater fresh this winter by following the four "S" strategy: Shovel, Scatter, Switch, Sweep. Shovel, scrape, and sweep as much as possible before spreading salt. If needed, scatter salt so there is space between the grains (no piles!). Switch from salt to sand or grit when possible, especially under 15F. Sweep up excess de-icer after the ice has melted. Learn more about salt pollution and success stories during Winter Salt Week, happening January 26- 30. Find more info at wintersaltweek.org and vlawmo.org/residents. Senior Lunch Join your neighbors and friends for a senior lunch at the Vadnais Heights Commons February 10. Doors open at 11:30a.m. Advanced registration only. Tickets available online or in-person at City Hall. Food Shelves The Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation runs a monthly food shelf. Distributions are the third Saturday of every month at the Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F. Distribution of food is allowed to families considered lower income; qualifying individuals can register day-of. For donations make checks payable to the f cityvadnaisheights.com twitter.com/Vadnais Heights Facebook.com/CityVH Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation and drop off or mail c/o Vadnais Heights City Hall. The White Bear Area Food Shelf is also available for those in need. Curb-side and community market instructions are available online. For those donating, use the donation match and the wish-list of items. For more information and how to donate/volunteer, or access resources go to whitebearfoodshelf.org. Advisory Commission Openings Commissions play an important role by studying specific topics and making recommendations to the city council. Health & Public Safety is looking for two alternates, Parks, Recreation & Trails is looking for one alternate, and all are looking for youth members. Learn more about each of these commissions and apply online at: cityvadnaisheights.com/ commissions. Winter Games Join Vadnais Heights Parks & Recreation on Saturday, February 14 from 1-3 p.m. at Westfield Park for the Vadnais Heights Winter Games. Compete with your neighbors in a variety of winter sports challenges for all ages! Free to attend - all event activities are outdoors. Bring your own skates if you have them. Figure skating costume contest: 1:30 p.m. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join. Event is weather dependent. Find the latest about our events, programs, services, and news online! Nrhiavcov ntaub ntawv hloov kho tshiab tshaj plaws txog peb cov koom txoos, cov khoos kas, cov kev pab cuam, thiab cov xov xwm nyob hauv online! Kuhel wixi ugu danbeeyey ee kusaabsan dhacdooyinkeena, barnaamijyadeena, adeegyadeena iyo wararkeena onlayn ahaan! ¡Encuentra las últimas novedades sobre nuestros eventos, programas, servicios y noticias en línea! Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000. | City Hall Hours: Mon through Thurs 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fri 7 to 11 a.m. News & Views | Vadnais Heights Stay Safe with Smart Salting Salt prematurely ages vehicles , roads , and bridges . It degrades freshwater lakes , streams , and drinking water . Just one teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water . Help keep freshwater fresh this winter by following the four " S " strategy : Shovel , Scatter , Switch , Sweep . Shovel , scrape , and sweep as much as possible before spreading salt . If needed , scatter salt so there is space between the grains ( no piles ! ) . Switch from salt to sand or grit when possible , especially under 15F . Sweep up excess de - icer after the ice has melted . Learn more about salt pollution and success stories during Winter Salt Week , happening January 26- 30. Find more info at wintersaltweek.org and vlawmo.org/residents . Senior Lunch Join your neighbors and friends for a senior lunch at the Vadnais Heights Commons February 10. Doors open at 11:30 a.m . Advanced registration only . Tickets available online or in - person at City Hall . Food Shelves The Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation runs a monthly food shelf . Distributions are the third Saturday of every month at the Vadnais Heights Commons , 655 East County Road F. Distribution of food is allowed to families considered lower income ; qualifying individuals can register day - of . For donations make checks payable to the f cityvadnaisheights.com twitter.com/Vadnais Heights Facebook.com/CityVH Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation and drop off or mail c / o Vadnais Heights City Hall . The White Bear Area Food Shelf is also available for those in need . Curb - side and community market instructions are available online . For those donating , use the donation match and the wish - list of items . For more information and how to donate / volunteer , or access resources go to whitebearfoodshelf.org . Advisory Commission Openings Commissions play an important role by studying specific topics and making recommendations to the city council . Health & Public Safety is looking for two alternates , Parks , Recreation & Trails is looking for one alternate , and all are looking for youth members . Learn more about each of these commissions and apply online at : cityvadnaisheights.com/ commissions . Winter Games Join Vadnais Heights Parks & Recreation on Saturday , February 14 from 1-3 p.m. at Westfield Park for the Vadnais Heights Winter Games . Compete with your neighbors in a variety of winter sports challenges for all ages ! Free to attend - all event activities are outdoors . Bring your own skates if you have them . Figure skating costume contest : 1:30 p.m. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join . Event is weather dependent . Find the latest about our events , programs , services , and news online ! Nrhiavcov ntaub ntawv hloov kho tshiab tshaj plaws txog peb cov koom txoos , cov khoos kas , cov kev pab cuam , thiab cov xov xwm nyob hauv online ! Kuhel wixi ugu danbeeyey ee kusaabsan dhacdooyinkeena , barnaamijyadeena , adeegyadeena iyo wararkeena onlayn ahaan ! ¡ Encuentra las últimas novedades sobre nuestros eventos , programas , servicios y noticias en línea ! Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000 . | City Hall Hours : Mon through Thurs 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , Fri 7 to 11 a.m.