Laker Weekly calendar

Today through Sunday

An Apple a Day Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery

Eat and sample a variety of apples and taste Fruit of the Farm wine.

Where: Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford

When: Noon to 5 p.m.

Contact: 586-3707, www.peaksofotterwinery.com

Saturday through Monday

Brooks Mill Winery Open House

Tasting room open for sampling of our wines.

Where: Brooks Mill Winery, 6221 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact: 721-5215, taste@brooksmillwine.com

Saturday

2013 Movie @ the Amp

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a free family movie, “Epic“ (PG). Concessions available for purchase.

Where: W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center, 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz

When: 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Cruise-in

The Outlaw Cruisers Car Club hosts a cruise-in in downtown Rocky Mount. Music, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

Where: Downtown Rocky Mount

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: www.outlawcruisers.com

Sunday

60th Helms Reunion

60th Helms family reunion. Bring a lawn chair, dish to share for lunch and family history.

Where: 7156 Grassy Hill Road, Rocky Mount

When: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: Del Webb, 483-2043

Wednesday

Community Bible Study

Community Bible Study will begin a 30-week study of the book of Romans. Men, women and children (infants through home-schooled sixth-graders), from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge are welcome.

Where: Halesford Baptist Church, corner of Virginia 122 and Lost Mountain Road, Wirtz

When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $25 adults, $10, children.

Contact: 525-4981, smithmountainlake.cbsclass.org

Thursday

Smith Mountain Lake Dragon Boat Race and Festival Pre-party

Prelude to SML Dragon Boat Race and Festival, which will be held Sept. 14 at Smith Mountain Lake. Band, food, cash bar and silent auction.

Where: City Market Building, downtown Roanoke

When: 6 until 9 p.m.

Cost: Advance tickets are $25 per person, $45 for two; $30 per person at the door

Contact: smldragonboatrace.com, 982-2911

Sept. 6

3rd Annual SML Hot Air Balloon Classic

Tethered hot air balloon rides.

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Mariners Landing, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

Cost: $10 adults, $5 children ages 3 ‑12, free for children 3 and younger

Contact: 721-1203, annette@visitsmithmountainlake.com, www.visitsmithmountainlake.com

Sept. 7

Car show

Antiques, classics, hot rods, trophies and dash plaques. Breakfast and lunch available.

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Goodview Baptist Church, 1057 Grace Court, Goodview

Cost: $15

Contact: goodviewbaptist.org, 890‑4822

Breakfast to Benefit Wounded Warriors Project

Buffet of pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, potato casserole, apples, biscuits, sausage gravy and grits. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and orange juice.

Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, 60 Merriman Way Road, Moneta

When: 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Cost: Free-will offering

Contact: Trina or Ray Rex, 721-1633

Balloon Glow Event

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Downtown Moneta

Cost: Free

Contact: 721-1203, annette@visitsmithmountainlake.com, www.visitsmithmountainlake.com

Stop Hunger Now

Stop Hunger Now meal-packaging event.

Where: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 13586 Old Moneta Road, Moneta

When: 10 a.m.

Contact: Troy Henson, 434-420-2322, thenson@stophungernow.org

Talent Show Auditions: Gretna Little Theatre’s “Stars Onstage!”

The Second Greater Gretna Talent Showcase will hold auditions for singers, musicians, dancers, comics, monologists, soloists or groups. Talent show will be Sept. 14, with mandatory rehearsal at 3 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Gretna Center for the Arts, 101 Main St., Gretna

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hal or Janina Shoemaker, 434-656-3637

Country and western dances

New London Ruritan Club hosts a county and western dance with the music of Last Chance Band. Dress code enforced.

Where: New London Ruritan Club, 12411 E. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Forest

When: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 for ages 13 and older, $3 for ages 6-12

Contact: Carl Sensabaugh, 434-525-1871

Martinsville Culture Crawl

A celebration of arts and culture with museums, art studios, shops, restaurants, music and community theater.

Where: Martinsville

When: 4 to 8 p.m.

Cost: $10

Contact: www.piedmontarts.org

Pine Spur Hunt Club Dance

Dance featuring the music of Miss Donna & Fearless.

Where: Pine Spur Hunt Club, 1049 Pine Spur Road, Vinton

When: 8 to 11:30 P.M.

Cost: $8 adult, $5 12 and younger

Contact: 890-2425

Sept. 9

Rockabye Reader Moneta/SML Library

Rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play and parenting resources.

When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Moneta/SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta

Cost: Free

Contact: 425-7004, rclark@bpls.org

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Blood drive. Appointments and walk-ins available.

Where: Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta

When: 1 to 6 p.m.

Contact: 1-800-733-27677

Sept. 10

Books 4 Fun Moneta/SML Library

A preschool story time for children ages 3-5 .

When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Moneta/SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta

Cost: Free

Contact: 425-7004, rclark@bpls.org

Sept. 12

United Way Kick-off event

Barbecue, live entertainment.

Where: Farmer s Market in Rocky Mount

When: 5 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 483-4949, www.fcunitedway.org

Sept. 21

2013 Movie @ the Amp

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a free family movie, “The Croods“ (PG). Concessions available for purchase on-site.

Where: W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center, 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz

When: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Through Today

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 Sunday

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 Sunday

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 Monday

SML Community Park Beach

Weekends only through Monday.

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

Sept. 11 through Dec. 4

Bethlehem United Methodist Church Wonderful Wednesdays

Fall session with a meal, fellowship time and small group classes.

Where: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 13586 Old Moneta Road, Moneta

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Contact: 297-9123, www.bethlehemunitedmethodist.org

Trips

Botetourt County Parks and Rec

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. For more information, call 293-1124.

Fairview Methodist Church and Trinity Ecumenical Church

n Tour Israel in 2014

April 22, 2014, to May 1, 2014, tour historic and religious sites in northern Israel. Included are Jerusalem, Nazareth, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jordan River, Golan Heights, museums and many other places. For more information, call 322-4975.

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