Laker Weekly calendar

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.

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