Friday, October 23, 2009
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Cheers for Charities
Annie Moore's Pub is offering food and drink specials, with proceeds going toward the American Cancer Society.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today
Where: Annie Moore's Pub, 3555 Electric Road, Roanoke
CREATE THE GOOD
As part of AARP's Create the Good, more than 70 Ruritan clubs across the state are sponsoring a one-day food drive to replenish local food banks.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (Roanoke location)
Where: Bonsack Baptist Church,
4845 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke.
Contact: For complete schedule and information on Bedford, Franklin and other locations, visit aarp.org/va.
ROANOKE HEART WALK
The annual walk raises money for the American Heart Association.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday (registration begins 9 a.m.)
Where: Green Hill Park, Roanoke County
Contact: www.startroanoke regionalva.org or Elizabeth Vail, 989-2810
SEVENTH ANNUAL MEMORY RIDE
The theme for the Roanoke Police Department's event is "Riding for the Cure," and proceeds will benefit Roanoke Valley Lifesaver and the Greater Roanoke Valley Autism Action Group.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday (registration begins 9 a.m.)
Where: Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson, 1925 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke
n Price is $20 per bike
n The event will be followed by a live auction and a lunch
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Brandon Oaks Retirement Community needs volunteers to serve as medical appointment escorts, shopping assistants, readers and exercise room assistants.
Contact: Betsy Jenkins, 776-2600
RESCUE MISSION VOLUNTEERS
The Roanoke Rescue Mission needs volunteers to help with the following projects:
n Mulch, cut logs, weed at Jubilee Acres in Salem
n Stuff Christmas cards
n Serve breakfast and lunch
n Help at men's shelter
n Help at thrift store
Contact: Leslie Littlefield, 777-7651 or leslie@rescuemission.net
