Thursday, January 21, 2010
Standouts: Some of the week's most notable events
DAILY
Storytimes + Crafts
Many events are available at many libraries almost every day. For more information, call or visit the Web site of the library or location nearest you. Here are some examples:
- Storytime for tots 15 to 24 months. 10 a.m. today. Christiansburg Library. 382-6965
- Pulaski County Public Library Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. today. Pulaski County Library. 980-8142.
- Storytime for preschoolers 4 to 5 years old. 11 a.m. today. Jessie Peterman Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd. 382-6965.
- Storytime for all ages. 11 a.m. Saturday. Blacksburg Library. 382-6965.
THURSDAY
The Sneakerhead Show | Displaying vintage and retro sneakers. Bring unwanted shoes and the library will donate them to the Rescue Mission of Roanoke. 6 p.m. Roanoke Main Library. 853-1057.
THURSDAY
Stonewall Jackson's Birthday Celebration | Free tours, birthday cake and cider all day at the Stonewall Jackson House. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 E. Washington St., Lexington. 463-2552.
THURSDAY + SATURDAY
Homestretch Stand-Up | Come out and laugh it up with Carol Pennington (inset) as she rips on the world we live in. She is bright, brash, charming and, of course, funny. Also featuring special guest Rob Ruthenberg and show host Steve Cannon of WROV-FM. 7:30 tonight. $7. Colonial Downs OTB, 3951 Greensboro Road, Martinsville. (276) 632-0187. Same lineup is also appearing Saturday at the Colonial Downs OTB at 1135 Vinyard Road, Vinton. That show is $8. (540) 278-1120.
FRIDAY
Kroger Cabin Fever Series | EventZone presents The Embers. For 21 or older only. 6 to 10 p.m. $19. Roanoke Civic Center. 588-2241.
SATURDAY
Snowman Parade | Families, come to the library dressed in white for snowmen stories, songs and crafts. 11 a.m. Free. Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman St., Christiansburg. 382-6965.
SATURDAY
Bow Wow for Books | Children may read to a trained dog in the library. 11 a.m. Free. Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta. 425-7004.
SATURDAYBasic Bread Making | Hands-on bread-making experience with instruction from an experienced baker. Receive recipes, resources, background information and take home your own fresh bread. 9 a.m. $8. Brambleton Center. 772-7524.
SATURDAY
Rocky Mount Lions Club Concert | Featuring Dailey & Vincent, 2009 International Bluegrass Music Association awards winner. 7:30 p.m. $15. Franklin County High School. 483-5360.
SATURDAY
Black and White Masques Ball | Get your mystery on. A masquerade ball hosted by the Square Society. Dress in black and/or white cocktail attire. Black tie optional, mask required. 8 p.m. $50. Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. 857-4383.
SATURDAY
Walk the Red Carpet | Celebrate the opening of the Darryl & Yong-Ja Howery Reference and Research Center. 2 to 4 p.m. Roanoke Main Library. 853-1057.
SATURDAY
Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game | The seventh annual event that pits police officers (guns) against firefighters (hoses). Proceeds benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) $5. Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum.
SUNDAY
Bridal Gala and Brunch | Enjoy a bridal brunch, a chance to visit with local vendors and afternoon tea. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20. Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. 366-8360.
MONDAY
Winter is Wonderful | Penguin races, stories, songs, snow crafts and more. Open to all ages. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Radford Public Library. 731-5527.
WEDNESDAY
Open Mike Night for Teens | Teens are invited to perform works they have created. Work must be appropriate for all audiences and last no longer than 5 minutes. 6:30 p.m. Blacksburg Library. Free. 382-6965.
WEDNESDAY
"Great Decisions 2010" Community Discussion | The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County is sponsoring this discussion focusing on foreign policy issues. "Great Decisions" is a national, nonpartisan program covering topics such as global crime, financial crisis, peacekeeping and more. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $16.50. Blacksburg Library. 951-1660.
