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| UPCOMING | Spring is Here !! Let's go outside and play. |
| Broadway In Roanoke | March 22, 23, & 24 - Mamma Mia April 13, 14, & 15 - Riverdance - The Farewell Tour |
| March Sat & Sun, 13th & 14th Sat & Sun, 20th & 21st |
52nd Annual Highland Maple
Festival Take a step back in time to Highland County, "Virginia's Switzerland." Travel back roads and mountain byways to the annual Highland Maple Festival. Held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of March, the Maple Festival has been an annual event in Highland County, Virginia, since 1958. Each year, thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the "opening" of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational experience that portrays a rapidly vanishing way of American life. |
| Sept 17, 18, & 19 | Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church |
| Sunday, Dec 7 - Tuesday, Dec 9 | Christmas in Williamsburg - Grand Illumination is Sunday night, December 7. Other activities will include dinner at a tavern, outlet shopping. and enjoying beautiful holiday decorations. Plans are still being work out. We will start the discussion at the next business. |
| MARCH | |
| Thursday, March 11, 6:30 PM |
Eat Out Night - Jersey Lilly's on Rt 460. |
| Saturday, March 13, 10:30 AM |
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Roanoke. Parade starts at 11:00 AM. Meet inside the building at Center in the Square at 10:30 am. |
| Thursday, March 25, 6:30 PM |
Business Meeting - The Roanoker Restaurant on Colonial Avenue. |
| Friday, March 26, 5:30 pm |
The Holiday Band blends the sound of soul, blues, funk, and Carolina Beach music, into one band of unique entertainment. Join us at the Roanoke Civic Center. Meet at the Exhibition hall at 5:30. Call Delores if questions. $19 at the door or $16 if you purchase your tickets in advance. |
| APRIL | |
| Thursday, April 1, 6:00 PM |
Board Meeting - Location to be determined. |
| Thursday, April 8, 6:30 PM |
Eat Out Night - Momma Maria's in Salem |
| Saturday, April 10 & Sunday, April 11 |
Appomattox 145th
Anniversary The
145th Anniversary of Lee's surrender to Grant will be
held at Clover Hill Village, One mile from the actual
surrender site. Living historians will be
portraying Generals
Lee & Grant and their Lieutenants will recreate historic
moments of the final days leading up to and including
the surrender. Activities include: Lee's
last war counsel, General Gordon's attempted break-out,
Lee-Grant meeting, stacking of arms and reduction of
colors. $10 for adults. For a full
schedule, see link below for more information.
http://www.tourappomattox.com/appomattox145/schedule.html |
| Friday, April 16, 5:30 PM |
The Entertainers are a first timer at the Cabin Fever Series will appear on Friday April 16, 2010! One of the reasons we invited The Entertainers this year is because their range of dance music is so broad – you’ll get your beach music fix, and so much more! Meet at the Exhibition hall at 5:30. Call Delores if questions. $19 at the door or $16 if you purchase your tickets in advance. |
| Thursday, April 22, 6:30 PM |
Business Meeting - The Roanoker Restaurant on Colonial Avenue. |
| Saturday, April 24 10 am - 5 pm |
On April 24 the Mill Mountain Garden Club and the Roanoke Valley Garden Club will present the Annual Roanoke Home and Garden Tour entitled "The Art of Flowers". Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour for $20. The starting point for the self-guided tour is the South Roanoke Methodist Church. A gourmet box lunch will be available for $11 by reservation only. Four homes and two gardens will be featured on the tour, with refreshments served in one of the gardens during the afternoon. The Taubman Museum of Art in downtown Roanoke is offering half-price admission on the day of the tour for all guests presenting a garden tour ticket. Guests are invited to view a floral interpretation of an artwork from the Museum's premier collection . |
| April 30 - May 1 |
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| MAY | |
| Thursday, May 6, 6:00 PM |
Board Meeting - Location to be determined. |
| Saturday, May 8, 6:30 PM |
***** Note the Date Change for Eat Out Night
***** Liberty Station in Bedford. We will meet at Rose H's house for cocktails and appetizers before carpooling to the restaurant. |
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010 11 AM- 8 PM |
Celebrating Roanoke's diversity and promoting multi-cultural understanding through education, services, and events. Local Colors Festival 20th Year Celebration!!! Local Colors is Roanoke’s premiere year-long multi-cultural program which recognizes and embraces people of diverse origins, races and ethnic backgrounds. Throughout the year Local Colors works with schools, colleges, neighborhoods, retirement communities, government, businesses, and civic organizations to promote diversity and multi-cultural understanding. |
| Thursday, May 27, 6:30 PM |
Business Meeting - The Roanoker Restaurant on Colonial Avenue. |
| Sunday, May 31, 5:30 PM |
Memorial Day Picnic is on Sunday (Monday was already taken). Friendship Manor picnic area. 5:30 pm arrivals and dinner is at 6:00. Bring dishes, snacks, and drinks to share. |
| JUNE | |
| Thursday, June 3, 6:00 PM |
Board Meeting - Location to be determined. |
| Thursday, June 10, 6:30 PM |
Eat Out Night - The Mexican place on the corner of 419 and Brambleton Avenue. El Torro. |
| Thursday, June 24, 6:30 PM |
Business Meeting - The Roanoker Restaurant on Colonial Avenue. |