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TODAY
Day in the Park
The Roanoke Northwest Faith Partnership sponsors the event, which features "Magic by James" from Greensboro, N.C., local choirs and dancers, and "Dave's moonwalk."
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Eureka Park, 1400 Carroll Ave., Roanoke
Contact: 344-8196
TUESDAY
Renewanation Reception
Enjoy a reception and learn about how Renewanation will build tuition-free Christian school systems across America.
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Vinton War Memorial, 314 E. Washington Ave., Vinton
Contact: David Blanton, 982-1223, development@renewanation.org, renewanation.org
THURSDAY
Community Housing Resource Center
Faith-based organizations are invited to learn more about the resource center.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 402 2nd St. S.W., Roanoke
Contact: 985-0131, pamkc@ councilofcommunityservices.org
Heart of the Blue Ridge Sangha
This community practices mindfulness meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Meditation meetings are weekly.
When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Contact: 309-8664, blueridgesangha@yahoo.com
JUNE 13
Christmas in June Craft Show
Art, crafts, baked items and collectors items.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 4165 Colonial Ave. S.W., Roanoke.
Cost: Free admission; $25 per table for vendors (call for information or to reserve a table)
Contact: 774-4256, davlinmiles@cox.net
Falling in love with your potential
A daylong workshop on how to set up a meditation practice.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Dharmapala Buddhist Center, 1917 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Contact: 366-3000
JUNE 14
Western Virginia Education Classic
An anointing concert featuring Roanoke Praise, Melrose Avenue Seventh-Day Adventist Church Gospel Ensemble and other groups.
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Morning Star Baptist Church, 1513 Rorer Ave. S.W., Roanoke
Contact: 793-7022
