Laker Weekly 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, August 2, 2013
Today through Saturday
Jamfest
Country Music Friday; Rock n’ Roll Saturday.
Where: Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island
Cost: $15 per day, $10 per day in advance
Contact: (434) 299-5080, www.sedaliacenter.org
Today through Sunday
A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our pavilion. Purchase a bottle of wine and enjoy it while walking out through the orchards and vineyard.
Where: Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Contact: 586-3707, www.peaksofotterwinery.com
Saturday
Dog Days of Summer edition of Sunset Saturday at Hickory Hill
Bring a picnic, chairs and blankets and settle in to watch the sunset over the vineyard.
Where: Hickory Hill Vineyards
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: 296-1393, www.SMLwine.com
Flea Market and Farmers Market
Hosted by SML Community Church as a fundrasier for its programs and for lake-area nonprofits. Live music; arts and crafts; animal rescue; plants and flowers; and fresh baked goods.
Where: 6675 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz
Contact: 721-1816
Last Chance Band
Where: New London Ruritan Club 12411 E. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Forest
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for ages 13 and older, $3 for ages 6-12
Contact: 525-1871
“Damn Yankees” at Gretna
The Washington Senators will be playing at Gretna Little Theatre in the family musical.
Where: Gretna Movie Theatre
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors and military active or retired
Contact: janina3@comcast.net
Pine Spur Hunt Club Dance
Where: Pine Spur Hunt Club, 1049 Pine Spur Road, Vinton
When: 8 to 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for children
Contact: 890-2425
Redwood United Methodist Church Golf Tournament
Prizes include a car.
Where: Mariners Landing
Cost: $50 per player/$200 team
Contact: 204-7543 for registration
Sidewalk Sale
New and used items. Benefits Bedford Community Christmas Station.
Where: 584 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: 492-0382
Sunday
Coast Guard’s 223rd Birthday
In honor of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 223rd birthday, all active duty or veteran Coast Guard members receive free admission to the memorial.
Where: National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford
Contact: 586-3329, www.dday.org
Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Shows
Where: Salem Civic Center
When: Times vary.
Contact: 254-1888
Monday
Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Geriatric Care Manager Mary Lou Blevins from Lutheran Family Services.
Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta
When: 2 p.m.
Wednesday
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Picnic
Please bring a dish.
Where: Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta
When: Noon
Contact: Tami Akin, 721-4330, 297-5530
Aug. 9 through Aug. 11
A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our pavilion. Purchase a bottle of wine and enjoy it while walking through the orchards and vineyard.
Where: Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Contact: 586-3707, www.peaksofotterwinery.com
Aug. 10
Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Concert and Ceremony
Enjoy a Frank Sinatra concert and a special ceremony to honor the “Greatest Generation.”
Where: National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford
When: 7 p.m.
Contact: 586-3329, www.dday.org
Car Show for The Arts and Arts & Crafts Festival
This event will benefit the non profit Rocky Mount Center for the Arts’ youth after-school and summer arts program.
Where: Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 1 Middle School Road, Rocky Mount
Cost: Free
Contact: 483-1317
Midnight Special Band
Where: New London Ruritan Club 12411 E. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike Forest
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for ages 13 and older, $3 for ages 6-12
Contact: 525-1871
Genealogy Society Picnic and Meeting
Where: Home of member Loretta Miller, 1089 Wildbriar Place, Forest
When: Cookout/picnic at 12:30 p.m., business meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Contact: 466-4247
Vinton Farmers Market Craft Show
Crafts for sale will include handmade jewelry, candles, doggy items, wood items and sock dolls.
Where: Vinton Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: 983-0613
Second Saturdays Music Jam
Join us on the grounds of Camp Karma on the Second Saturday of each month for a musical jam session.
Where: Camp Karma, 2056 Stone Mountain Road, Bedford
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $3
Contact: 297-5762, www.campkarmavirginia.com
Aug. 13
Connect SML Networking meeting
The purpose of the Connect SML Networking Group is to provide a structured and supportive networking environment.
Where: Smith Mountain Lake Association 400 Scruggs Road, Suite 2100, Moneta
When: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Contact: 721-1203
Aug. 17
SML Good Neighbors Shots Fore Tots Fundraiser
Round of mini-golf, a hot dog lunch and lots prizes. Benefits SML Good Neighbors.
Where: Hot Shots Family Fun Center off Virginia 122
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for children; registration at Oar Knot and Hot Shots Family Fun Center
Contact: Nancy Wooley, 297-1199
Steel Drum Workshop
Hands-on instruction.
Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta
Cost: Free; sign up at Calypso at the Lake concert on Aug. 11 at W.E. Skelton 4-H Center in Wirtz
Aug. 24
Barbecue Gala
Meal; living-history exhibits with re-enactors; tour of house and grounds; live and silent auctions; Lone Ivy String Band, with a caller who will provide instruction for reels.
Where: Jubal Early Homeplace on Virginia 116
When: 2 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $30 for single, $50 for couple
Contact: 483-1890
Through today
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. 30
Best Pick Art Show
Sponsored by The Bald Knob Artists.
Where: Westlake Library, Westlake Towne Center
When: Regular library hours
Cost: Free
Contact: Phil Sheriden, 721-4106
Through Aug. 31
Blue Finger Tie Dye Exhibit
Sue and Rick Selfridge will show their tie-dye designs for clothing and other textiles.
Where: Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library
When: Regular library hours
Cost: Free
Contact: 999-5234, bluefingertiedye@gmail.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
Through Sept. 21
Piedmont Arts — Truth in Animals
Beasties, tales and wanderings by Celia Tucker.
Where: 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville
When: Times vary.
Contact: 276-632-3221
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
Tuesdays through
Saturdays 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
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
THE ROANOKE TIMES
