The WVTF Book Club meets Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at WVTF broadcast center, 3520 Kingsbury Lane, just up the hill from Red Lobster. Discussing "Tender is The Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald and moderated by WVTF's Ben Martin. All are welcome.

Contact WVTF at 989-8900

Submitted by Joan Bugbee

Miss Roanoke Valley

Lindsay Morris, a James Madison University student from Maryland, was crowned Miss Roanoke Valley last September in a pageant at Cave Spring High School. This weekend, she participates in the Miss Virginia pageant at the Roanoke Civic Center. Here's some of what she's been doing lately. For more photos, see The Notebook on swo-co.com

Southwest County girl a contestant for Outstanding Teen

The Miss Virginia pageant is this weekend at the Roanoke Civic Center. One of the preliminary events is the Outstanding Teen competition and one of the contestants is Abby Erdman of Southwest Roanoke County, who won the Smith Mountain Lake pageant earlier this year.

Abby is a junior at the Burton Center for the Performing Arts and Hidden Valley High School. She is a member of the Hidden Valley Drill Team and dances at Divine Dance Center in Southwest County. Abby's platform is "Forever Homes," providing care and shelter for homeless animals.

Miss Virginia Outstanding Teen will hold its preliminary events (talent, interview, fitness and evening gown) on Friday, June 26, at Hotel Roanoke with the finals taking place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27th at the Civic Center.

Want to help Abby win a savings bond? This year there's Internet voting. Each vote costs 99 cents, but whoever wins the Internet voting wins a savings bond. For a link to the voting, plus more photos of Abby, see The Notebook on swo-co.com

Patriotic celebration at Cave Spring Baptist

Cave Spring Baptist Church will hold a Patriotic Celebration on Sunday, June 28 at 5 p.m. The service will be held at Cave Spring Middle School on Bogle Field.

It will be the last time Pastor Chip Roberson will be preaching, as he is retiring this year.

The service will include singing and will honor the Roanoke County Sheriff's Office with a Salute to the Armed Forces.

Dinner will be held on the grounds following the service and will include hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, and ice cream each for just 25 cents.

Kids' activities will also be available including Dave's Moonwalks.

For more information, contact Cave Spring Baptist Church at 989-6136.

Winning twirlers

The Pizzazz Star City Twirlers, under the direction of Joan Duus, recently competed in Knoxville, Tenn., in a Regional Competition and won all four of their team events.

Team members include, from left: Olivia Thomas, Bethany Baker, Rebecca Keller, Madison Engl, Christine Wadstrom, Danielle Cormier, Meredith Smith, Elizabeth Hudson, Natalie Smith, Rachel Benton

In individual competition the following girls placed:

Bethany Baker was 1st in Beginner Strut Queen Pageant & Beginner Majorette Queen Pageant in the Pre-Teen Division

Rachel Benton was 1st in the Beginner Twirltacular Pageant in the Juvenile Division

Danielle Cormier was 1st in the Advanced Twirltacular Pageant & the Advanced Majorette Queen Pageant in the Pre-teen Division

Elizabeth Hudson was 4th in the Novice Majorette Queen Pageant in the Juvenile Division

Rebecca Keller was 1st in the Beginner Twirltacular Pageant & 2nd in the Beginner Majorette Queen Pageant in the Pre-teen Division

Meredith Smith was 1st in the Novice Twirltacular Pageant in the Juvenile Division

Natalie Smith was 2nd in the Novice Majorette Queen Pageant in the Teen Division

Olivia Thomas was 2nd in the Novice Majorette Queen Pageant in the Juvenile Division

Christine Wadstrom was 2nd in the Intermediate Twirltacular Pageant & 3rd in the Intermediate Majorette Queen Pageant in the Teen Division.

Submitted by Joan Duus

Summer programs from Parks & Rec

We've got some great summer programs lined up for you this year. Take a look at some of the examples below. It's not too late to sign up for summer camps. While many of our camps are already full, you'll find there are still a few spaces left.

Visit our summer camps page online for more. (Find the link in The Notebook on swo-co.com.) Call 772-PLAY with any questions about the Teen Center or Roanoke County teen programs.

Also, please be aware that beginning July 1, the Teen Center will only be open on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The reduced hours are one of the impacts of revenue shortfalls in Roanoke County due to the nationwide economic downturn last year.

Teen Center Membership

Join the Brambleton Teen Center Drop-in Program for just $15 per year! Membership gets you access to the center during designated times and much more. The Teen Center features a large game room, pool tables, pinball, foosball, air hockey, ping pong, wii, xbox, playstation, big screen tvs, stereo sound, food court and much more! Call 772-PLAY to sign up.

Teen Summer Camps

Twilight Camp

Hooked on the "Twilight" series? In this camp, you'll have a chance to show off your knowledge with trivia, paint a ceramic, make candles and soap, make a cool bookmark, gothic jewelry and more.

Jun 29-Jul 2, Aug 10-14

Get Fit and Have Fun

This camp will introduce activities that burn calories and are fun! Spend two days on a guided New River Biking Tour, take in a trip to the Frog Pond waterpark, hike at Fairy Stone State Park, and go tubing on the New River!

July 6-10

"On the Go" Sports Travel Camp

Travel to a different fun spot every day! Bowling, Go Carts, Mini-Golf, Swimming, and a Salem Sox Game.

July 20-24

Young Chef's Academy Camps

This year we've got two different sessions of cooking camp fun. One camp will focus on baked items like cakes, breads, scones and more! The second camp will focus on using what you have in your pantry to make fabulous creations in the kitchen.

Jul 13-17, Jul 27-31

Travel Camp

Features trips to Douthat State Park, Natural Bridge, the Peaks of Otter, Roaring Run and Emerald Pointe.

Aug 17-21

June / July Events

July 4 - Cookout

What is better than a cookout on July 4? Saucers Cafe' is taking it to the grill! This is the best deal in town! This barbecue is complete with chips, drinks, and condiments.

July 17 - Pizza Party

PIZZA! Join your teen center friends for pizza, chips, and drink! Always a popular activity at the Teen Center! Just $5 at the door.

July 25 - Lock In

Spend a fun night away from home. Enjoy pizza, snacks, drinks, and games. Bring your energy and stay up ALL night. Space is limited! Sign up soon Registration & Info

Submitted by Scott Ramsburg, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism