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Saturday, July 26, 2008

The Saturday Short List

Places to go, things to do

TODAY

Baseball Tryouts

Is the next Babe Ruth running around your back

yard? The Virginia RedHawks, a travel baseball team for boys ages 13 and under, is holding tryouts at 10 a.m. today for the USSSA team. All you need to bring is a glove. The season starts in September and practices on Roanoke area fields. Call 520-1158 for more information.

Big Lick Conspiracy

Take a night out with Roanoke's very own comedy improv troupe. It's the last summer show of the season, so get your tickets early to make sure you have a seat. $5. 9 p.m. Mill Mountain Theatre's Waldron Stage, Church Avenue, downtown Roanoke. 342-5740, millmountain.org.

SUNDAY

Hokie Day

Football season's just around the corner! See the Hokie Bird, the Lunch Pail Bus and meet Bud Foster at the Farmer's Market in Rocky Mount. 3 to 5 p.m. 493-8546, historicrockymount.com.

Roanoke Valley Antique Expo

Find something old at the expo presented by the General James Breckinridge DAR. The Roanoke Valley Antique Expo claims to be the largest antique show in the valley with over 55 outstanding dealers. The show will feature 18th- and 19th-century formal and country furniture, sterling, crystal, fine and costume jewelry, fine art, porcelain, rare books, maps, folk art, brass and linens. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Roanoke Civic Center Special Events Center. 853-5483, roanokeciviccenter.com.

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