Laker Weekly caldendar
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. DAN CASEY: Copter cost still stirring up dust
7. Arrest made in case of missing Nelson County teen
8. Roanoke farmers markets making local foods more accessible
9. Virginia attorney general's office grows under Ken Cuccinelli
10. Man's drowning is 5th in Lynchburg area
Friday, August 9, 2013
Today
Virginia Dare Hawaiian Cruise
Put on your Hawaiian shirt and take a Hawaiian dinner cruise.
Where: Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina
When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $20 for cruise only, $45 for dinner cruise; reservations required.
Contact: 297-7100, www.vadarecruises.com
Second Friday at Bower Center
2013 Bower Center National Juried Art Exhibition.
Where: Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge St., Bedford
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Contact: 586-4735
Grand Opening and Open House All Fired Up ceramic studio
Music by Chris Spradling band, Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue will bring miniature horses, light refreshments.
Where: 16483 Moneta R oad, Moneta
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Contact: 400-2712
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 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
Wine & Moonbeams edition of Sunset Saturday
Live music and star watching.
Where: Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $10
Contact: 296-1393, www.smlwine.com
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 nonprofit 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
Kitty Bingo Adoption Event
Participants can determine their adoption fee by playing bingo. Those who bring a 16-pound bag of Purina Cat Chow or a 20-pound box of Tidy Cat Scoop Litter will receive an additional $10 off.
Where: Nature’s Emporium
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
Contact: 344-8707 (ext. 3)
Sunday
Calypso at the Lake
Smith Mountain Arts Council presents the New Pan Band Steel Orchestra.
Where: W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz
When: 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 for SMAC members, $12 for non-members, free for those 16 and younger
Contact: Mike DeGiorgi, 719-0642, mikedegi@aol.com
Pickin’ on Sundays
Singer Marie Anderson performs at Savoy-Lee Winery.
Where: 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Cost: No cover charge
Contact: 297-9275, www.savoy-lee.com
Tuesday
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
Friday through Aug. 18
A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Where: Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 540-586-3707, www.peaksofotterwinery.com
Aug. 17
15th Annual Poetic and Musical Spotlight
Where: Bower Center for the Arts, 305 N . Bridge St., Bedford
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 874-4723
Bedford County Farm Tour
Where: Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 586-7675, www.bedfordfarmtour.org
Obstacle Course Run at Poplar Forest
Where: Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest
When: 8 a.m.
Contact: (434) 525-1806, www.poplarforest.org
Balancing Life Chakras workshop
Special workshop to learn more about the seven spinning energy centers of the human body and how a chakra yoga practice can help balance your body, mind and soul.
Where: Centre at VitaZen
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: $45
Contact: 721-9365
Pine Spur Hunt Club 60th Annual Horse Show
Where: Pine Spur Hunt Club, 1049 Pine Spur Road, Vinton
When: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Cost: $5 adults, children 12 and younger, $3
Contact: 556-0645 or 798-8523
SML Good Neighbors Shots Fore Tots Fundraiser
Round of mini-golf, a hot dog lunch and lots of 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
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free; sign up at Calypso at the Lake concert on Aug. 11 at W.E. Skelton 4-H Center in Wirtz
Aug 18
Bedford’s Architectural Heritage
Where: Bower Center for the Arts, 305 N. Bridge St., Bedford
When: 3 p.m.
Contact: 586-4235, www.bowercenter.org
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
Franklin County High School Class of 1998 Reunion
Fifteen-year reunion will include a barbecue buffet with tea and fixins; an open bar with wine and beer; and bluegrass from Roanoke-area band Blue Connection, which will perform a mixture of traditional and new-generation bluegrass.
Where: Bernard’s Landing, 775 Ashemeade Road, Moneta
When: 5 until 9 p.m.
Contact: www.fchs98.org
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 Bald Knob Artists
Where: Westlake Library, Westlake Towne Center
When: Regular library hours
Cost: Free
Contact: Phil Sheridan, 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 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 Sunday. Weekends only, Monday through 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
Trips
Botetourt County Parks and Rec
n The Fabulous ’50s at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre Aug. 16-17. Starting at $219; includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to Dollywood, one night’s lodging, hotel breakfast and 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 (Comfort Suites, Springfield), 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 and a tour host.
n 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 Tangier Island and Virginia State Capitol. June 29-30. Starting at $249; includes round-trip bus transportation, one night’s lodging, breakfast at hotel, tour of state capitol, visit to Jefferson Hotel, visit to Short Pump Mall, cruise to Tangier Island, an all-inclusive family style lunch at the Chesapeake House, 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 on any of the trips listed above, 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.
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. DAN CASEY: Copter cost still stirring up dust
7. Arrest made in case of missing Nelson County teen
8. Roanoke farmers markets making local foods more accessible
9. Virginia attorney general's office grows under Ken Cuccinelli
10. Man's drowning is 5th in Lynchburg area
THE ROANOKE TIMES
