Arts / Events Etc.

Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Names 2023 Endangered Sites

In recognition of National Preservation Month, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation (RVPF) announced the 2023 Endangered Sites List at the dedication of the Persinger Cemetery Interpretive Sign at the...

C&O Railway To Host Heritage Festival / Fundraiser 

This annual fundraising event for the 54-year-old non-profit organization that preserves and shares the transportation...

Roanoke City Neighborhood Arts To Receive $75,000 Grant

The City of Roanoke has been approved for a $75,000 Our Town award from the...

Artisan Saturday at Explore Park To Be Held Saturday, June 3

Roanoke County’s Explore Park will host Artisan Saturday on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 AM...

Non-Profit to Take Over Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) has announced it is in the...

Want A Backyard Behive? Expert Explains Benefits and Tips for Homeowners

Bees serve an important role in pollinating our gardens, helping flowers grow and regrow, helping trees to bear fruit and crops to yield food....

Hidden Valley Junior Takes First Place at International Science / Engineering Fair

Franziska Borneff also receives two special awards at ISEF Hidden Valley High School junior, Franziska Borneff, has placed first in the earth and environmental sciences...

Salem Museum Speaker Series: Protecting The Lands and Waters We Love

The Roanoke Valley is situated in a region of great natural beauty, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy (BRLC)...

Saturday Memorial Day Observance Highlights War on Terror

Flags are placed on the graves of an estimated 4,000 veterans—spanning 150 years—as Evergreen Burial Park highlights the War on Terror in the Middle...

Salem Museum Memorial Day Weekend Event: Fallen Defenders—Past to Present

On Saturday, May 27 from 10 am to 4 pm, experience a unique display of military uniforms and Fallen Soldier Battle Crosses. The display...

Ribbon Cutting Takes Place For Carilion Children’s Curiosity Corner at Mill Mountain Zoo

The ribbon cutting and grand opening of Carilion Children’s Curiosity Corner at Mill Mountain Zoo took place on May 18, 2023, at 11 a.m....