Calendar
1. 41-vehicle wreck ties up traffic Sunday on I-81 in Rockbridge County
2. Virginia Tech football roster has holes on picture day
3. Medicare penalties hit hospitals in Roanoke, New River Valleys
4. Microfestivus beer event gets downtown Roanoke hopping
5. McFarling: 2 little numbers are a big hurdle for Virginia Tech football
6. Arrest made in case of missing Nelson County teen
7. DAN CASEY: Copter cost still stirring up dust
8. Virginia attorney general's office grows under Ken Cuccinelli
9. Man's drowning is 5th in Lynchburg area
10. Roanoke farmers markets making local foods more accessible
Friday, July 12, 2013
Today
Goose Creek Studio Potters
The exhibit will feature work by Nancy Blankenship, Alicia Daily, Sonya Forte, Janie Mantooth and Dan Perkins. An opening reception will be held during 2nd Friday.
Where: Centertown Bedford
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Contact: 586-8482
Electric Company Artist Creates Art from the Ashes
An opening reception with the artist will be held during 2nd Friday in Centertown.
Where: 207 East Depot St ., Bedford
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Contact: 491-2585
Pine Spur Hunt Club 60th Annual Horse Show
Where: Pine Spur Hunt Club Grounds, 1049 Pine Spur Road, Vinton
When: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 12 and younger
Contact: 556-0645, 798-8523
Friends of the Franklin County Public Library Book Sale
Where: Rocky Mount Library, 355 Franklin St.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Contact: 721-2911
Yoga Basics Workshop
Designed to teach the basics, including core poses and modifications for the poses you find challenging.
Where: The Centre at VitaZen, 12787 Booker T. Washington Highway, Suite 103, Hardy
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: $45
Contact: www.vitazen.net, 721-9365
Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Cookout
All proceeds benefit Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
Where: Westlake Baptist Church
When: 7 a.m. to about 1 p.m.
Cost: Yard and bake sales, free; two hot dogs, beverage and a bag of chips, $5
Contact: Heather at office@smlacademy.com
Sunday
Sunday Pickin’ Kick-Off at Savoy-Lee Winery
With Jason Ring, the one-man blues/bluegrass band
Where: Savoy-Lee Winery
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 297-9275
Gospel ‘n’ Blue Grass
Featuring Haw Patch (formerly Haw Patch Mountain Boys) and singer-songwriter Carolyn Harris
Where: Henry Fork Service Center, 2 miles south of Rocky Mount off Virginia 220
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: A free-will offering will be collected.
Monday
The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meeting
This is a volunteer organization that assists the park with its programs, park maintenance and provides special events throughout the year.
Where: Park Discovery Center
When: 9:30 a.m.
Contact: 297-6066
Life for One
Where: Jonathon’s Restaurant, 50 First Watch Drive, #101, Moneta
When: Noon
Monday through Thursday
Academy Morning Soccer Camp
Where: Waid Park
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: Youth ages 5-12, $70 per camper
Contact: Bradley Lang, instructor, bradley.lang@frco.k12.va.us
Monday through Friday
Bower Center 2013 Arts Camp
Where: 305 N. Bridge St. Bedford
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $175 a week
Contact: 586-4235
Wednesday through Friday
2013 Revival series
Speakers: Wednesday, the Rev. Roy Gunn of Rock Ridge Baptist Church in Ferrum; Thursday, the Rev. Lee Roy Carter of 2nd Mount Airy Baptist Church in Hardy; Friday, the Rev. James D. Holland of Lovely Valley Baptist Church in Wirtz.
Where: Halesford United Methodist Church, 1601 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta
When: 7 p.m.
Contact: (434) 942-8679
July 19-21
Pirate Days
Backed by Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, it features special promotions and pirate-themed events.
Where: Businesses around the lake
When: Business hours
Contact: www.smlpirate.com, www.visitsmithmountainlake.com
July 20
Bedford Friends of Library Present Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association
Where: Bedford Central Library
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Contact: 586-8911
Blue Ridge Performing Arts Series “Hello Stranger”
Featuring Dale Jett
When: Dinner, 5:30 p.m. ; show, 7 p.m.
Contact: Brooke Gill at 230-3300 or Tracy Holley at 365-4216
Pirate Day at the Alpaca Farm
Treasure hunting, games and activities. Learn pirate facts and alpaca facts, and turn in your treasure map for free prizes. Scallywag School for pirates-to-be.
Where: Smith Mountain Lake Farm Alpacas & Gift Shop, Morewood Road, Hardy
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person, children younger than 12, free.
Contact: 719-0281
July 24
Walk a Mile in Booker’s Shoes
Experience some of Booker T. Washington’s chores while walking on the Jack-O-Lantern Branch Trail with a park ranger.
Where: Booker T. Washington National Park, 12130 BTW Highway, Hardy
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Contact: 721-2094
Mondays through July 22
Rockabye Reader
Rhymes, music, movement, free play and parenting resources. Ages 3 and younger with parents.
Where: Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta
When: 10:30 a.m.
Contact: rclark@bpls.org, 425-7004
Tuesdays through July 23
Books 4 Fun
Bring your 3- to 6-year-old for story time. Books to read, games to play and crafts to make.
Where: Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta
When: 10:30 a.m.
Contact: rclark@bpls.org, 425-7004
Wednesdays through July 31
Wildlife Wednesday Cruises
With Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Virginia Dare Cruises.
Where: Virginia Dare Cruises, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Contact: 297-7100,www.vadarecruises.com
Fridays through Aug. 9
Fridays at the Museum
Presented by the Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library. For children in third through sixth grade.
Where: Bedford Museum, 201 E. Main St., Bedford
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 586-4520
Through Aug. 10
Adult Summer Reading Program
Where: Rocky Mount Library and Westlake Library
Contact: suemcguire@franklincountyva.org
Tuesdays through Aug. 13
Chess, Scrabble Your Brain and Lego Construct
Where: Stewartsville Library, 45 Cascade Drive, Vinton
When: Chess, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Scrabble and Lego, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Contact: 425-7008, ext. 3
Through Aug. 31
Westlake Farmers Market
Featuring Stone Soup Farm, Back 2 Basics Cooking, The Dragonfly Farm and more.
Where: Westlake Farmers Market, near Scruggs Road, Moneta
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: front@davislawfirm.com
Through Sept. 2
SML Community Park Beach
Every day through Aug. 11. Weekends only, Aug. 12-Sept. 2.
Where: SML Community Park Beach, Moneta
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $2 adults; free for children 3 and younger
Contact: 483-9293
Wednesdays through
Sundays through Sept. 28
Mango’s Events
Open mic on Wednesdays. Karaoke on Thursdays. Live music Fridays through Sundays.
Where: Mango’s Bar & Grill, 16430 BTW Highway, Moneta
When: Times vary.
Contact: 721-1632
Tuesday through Saturday through Sept. 30
Ole School Sports events
Tuesday pool tournaments. Wednesday cornhole tournaments. Thursday horseshoes. Live music Fridays and Saturdays.
Where: Ole School Sports Pub & Grill, 6674 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz
When: Times vary.
Contact: 721-1635
Weekends through Sept. 30
Alpaca Farm Tours
Open house. Tours daily by reservation.
Where: Smith Mountain Lake Farm, Morewood Road, Hardy
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: $5
Contact: 719-0281
Through Oct. 26
Forest Farmers Market
Where: Forest Farmers Market, Virginia 221, Forest
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Contact: 434-665-5475
Fridays through Oct. 30
Bedford Farmers Market
Where: Bedford Farmers Market, Center and Washington streets, Bedford
When: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: 586-2148, www.centertownbedford.com
Trips
Botetourt County Parks and Rec
n The Fabulous ’50s at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre July 11. $79; includes round-trip bus transportation, an all-inclusive sit-down lunch, ticket to “The Fabulous 50’s” and a tour host.
n Summer Mystery Cruise July 20. $79; includes round-trip bus transportation, an all-inclusive lunch, cruise, admission to all attractions and a tour host.
n Dollywood Bus Trip Aug. 16-17. Starting at $219; includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to Dollywood, one night’s lodging, breakfast at hotel and a tour host.
n Washington, D.C., train, riverboat, monuments and memorials
Aug. 24-25. Starting at $249; includes round-trip bus transportation, ticket on Amtrak from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C., one night’s lodging, breakfast at hotel, ticket for Potomac River Cruise, sightseeing as listed and a tour host.
n Labor Day Weekend in New York City
Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Starting at 379; includes round-trip bus transportation, breakfast upon departure, two nights’ lodging (in New Jersey), admission to Empire State Building Observatory, ferry ticket to Statue of Liberty and a tour host.
n Fall Mystery Trip
Sept. 21. $69; includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to all attractions, an all-inclusive lunch, an area guide and a tour host.
n Myrtle Beach in September
Sept. 27-29. Starting at $289; includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, admission to Alabama Theatre backstage tour, admission to “One” (the show at Alabama Theatre), a performers meet-and-greet, one dinner at Chesapeake House, two nights’ lodging (Ocean View Rooms) and a tour host.
n Fall Foliage Train Ride
Oct. 20. $99; includes round-trip bus transportation, ticket on Amtrak from Clifton Forge to Charlottesville, visit to Fall Festival, motorcoach transportation from Charlottesville to Roanoke and a tour host.
n Branson On The Road
Oct. 26. $79; includes round-trip bus transportation, an all-inclusive lunch, ticket to the matinee of “Branson On The Road” and a tour host.
For more information , call 473-8326 or 366-2888.
Franklin County Parks and Rec
n Autumn Leaf Rambler
Oct. 12. $99; includes round-trip bus transportation, train ticket to ride the Autumn Leaf Rambler, a boxed lunch and a tour host.
For more information, call 483-9293 or 366-2888.
SML Sunseekers
n Caribbean Cruise
A seven-day cruise beginning Feb. 2, 2014, aboard the Royal Princess or Grand Princess. $799.
For more information, call 293-1124.
1. 41-vehicle wreck ties up traffic Sunday on I-81 in Rockbridge County
2. Virginia Tech football roster has holes on picture day
3. Medicare penalties hit hospitals in Roanoke, New River Valleys
4. Microfestivus beer event gets downtown Roanoke hopping
5. McFarling: 2 little numbers are a big hurdle for Virginia Tech football
6. Arrest made in case of missing Nelson County teen
7. DAN CASEY: Copter cost still stirring up dust
8. Virginia attorney general's office grows under Ken Cuccinelli
9. Man's drowning is 5th in Lynchburg area
10. Roanoke farmers markets making local foods more accessible
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