Vandalia Rec Center turns 20. Here’s how the city will celebrate.

The rock climbing wall at the Vandalia recreation center.

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The rock climbing wall at the Vandalia recreation center.

The city of Vandalia on Thursday is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its rec center.

The celebration will be limited due to COVID-19, but the center will have shirts and towels available on Thursday throughout the day.

The first 100 visitors to the facility at 1111 Stonequarry Road will receive a free commemorative hand towel with other giveaways to follow.

Other amenities include free childcare and fitness classes as well as free admission for the climbing wall from 5 to 7 p.m. and Warehouse 4 coffee with City Manager Dan Wendt between 8 and 10 a.m.

Mayor Richard Herbst and rec center sponsors also will be around throughout the day to speak with patrons.

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