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1. Britney Spears spotted at Lynchburg restaurant
2. One person injured in Friday night shooting in Roanoke
3. Roanoke resource officer's quick action saved young girl
4. East Carolina poses new challenge for Virginia Tech football
5. Lowe's tapes may hold clues to Roanoke woman's death
6. William Byrd stuns Salem in football win
7. Roanoke County electrical short quiets 5 Wheeler radio stations
8. Captive in Roanoke County describes harrowing time with angry friend
9. Concert review: Timeless Willie Nelson plays to appreciative crowd
10. History says this one will matter for Virginia Tech
Friday, September 6, 2013
Saturday
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
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
Grape Harvest Open House
Open house during the grape harvesting season at Hickory Hill. Help pick a cluster of grapes. Complimentary tasting and snacks available.
When: Noon
Where: Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta
Cost: Free
Contact: 296-1393, thefurrows@smlwine.com
Yard, bake and food sale
Mays Memorial United Methodist Church’s yard, bake and food sale.
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 1121 Odd Fellows Road, Stewartsville
Cost: Free admission, sale prices vary
Contact: 890-4906
Sidewalk Sale
Fundraising event to benefit the Bedford Community Christmas Station.
Where: 584 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday
Crafts United Methodist Church 2013 Homecoming Celebration
Guest speaker Mark Ryder will speak; Carl Moyer and Brent Evans will provide music during the service. A covered-dish luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. Larnell Starkey & The Spiritual Seven will perform at 2:30 p.m.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Crafts United Methodist Church, 30 Crafts Lane, Glade Hill
Cost: Free
Contact: 420-1548
Monday
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: 800-733-27677
Tuesday
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
Thursday
United Way kickoff event
Barbecue, live entertainment.
Where: Farmers Market in Rocky Mount
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 483-4949, www.fcunitedway.org
Sept. 13-Sept. 15
Liberty University Civil War seminar
Lectures, exhibits, artifacts and vendors focusing on the Civil War. Banquet on Friday night and lectures Saturday.
Reservations encouraged by Sept. 9.
Where: Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center, Liberty University, Lynchburg
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday
Cost: $25 for Friday’s banquet, Saturday lectures are $25 per person or $35 per family
Contact: 434-592-4366, www.liberty.edu/civilwar
Sept. 14
Smith Mountain Lake Dragon Boat Race
2nd annual Smith Mountain Lake Dragon Boat Race to benefit the Presbyterian Community Center in Roanoke.
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Parkway Marina, 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston
Cost: Free
Free parking on site.
Contact: 982-2911, kmcnally@pccse.org, www.smldragonboatrace.com
Grape Harvest Open House
Open house during the grape harvesting season at Hickory Hill. Help pick a cluster of grapes. Complimentary tasting and snacks available.
When: Noon
Where: Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta
Cost: Free
Contact: 296-1393, thefurrows@smlwine.com
Outlaw Cruisers Car Club
Food available and music.
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Midpoint Chevrolet, 17801 Virgil H. Goode Highway, Rocky Mount
Cost: Free
Contact: outlaw.cruisers@yahoo.com, www.outlaw-cruisers.com
Bi-Annual Warehouse Sale
SML Discovery Shop
Where: 400 Scruggs Road, Suite 500, Moneta
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 721-0050
Yoga and Picnic in the Park
Yoga class by The Centre at VitaZen followed by picnic. Pre-registration and payment encouraged.
Where: Booker T. Washington Park, Va. 122, Hardy
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 that day
Contact: 721-9365
Sept. 16
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
Sept. 17
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
Smith Mountain Lake Women’s Club September meeting
Meeting with guest speaker Bev Waddell, who will demonstrate Tai chi. Luncheon will be served.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Westlake Country Club, Hardy
Cost: Contact Debbi at 721-2514 for information
Contact: 721-5617, smlginnie@embarqmail.com
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
Harvest Time of 1863
Educational and family-friendly event that portrays life on a mid-19th century tobacco plantation.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Booker T. Washington National Monument, Va.122, Hardy
Cost: Free
Contact: www.nps.gov/bowa
Outdoor Adventure Hiking Day Camp
Learn the basics of hiking safety and identifying parts of the environment. For children 9-13
Register by Sept. 12
Where: Waid Park Recreation Center, 701 Waid Park Road, Rocky Mount
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact Amber Wilson, 483-5161
Introduction to pistol shooting
Course covering basics of handling a handgun, safety, and ammunition. Cost includes instruction, practice firing and lunch.
Where: Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Center
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $100
Contact: Peter Fisette, 400-1070, themayorofsml@yahoo.com
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 B ooker T. Washington 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
Wednesday 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 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.
n Fundraiser Cruise
Beginning Feb. 2. Ports: Cozumel, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Prices include bus fare to and from Bedford and Lynchburg, three night’s lodging and taxes. Special rates for volunteers and their family and friends. Part of commissions will go to local charity. For more information, contact Kenneth at 293-1124 or touchofparadise2@aol.com.
Fairview Methodist Church and Trinity Ecumenical Church
n Tour Israel in 2014
April 22 to May 1, 2014. Tour historic and religious sites in northern Israel. Included are Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, the Jordan River, Golan Heights, museums and many other places. For more information, call 322-4975.
1. Britney Spears spotted at Lynchburg restaurant
2. One person injured in Friday night shooting in Roanoke
3. Roanoke resource officer's quick action saved young girl
4. East Carolina poses new challenge for Virginia Tech football
5. Lowe's tapes may hold clues to Roanoke woman's death
6. William Byrd stuns Salem in football win
7. Roanoke County electrical short quiets 5 Wheeler radio stations
8. Captive in Roanoke County describes harrowing time with angry friend
9. Concert review: Timeless Willie Nelson plays to appreciative crowd
10. History says this one will matter for Virginia Tech
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