The Roanoker Social Datebook 2008/2009

october 17-19 Blue rIdGe PoTTer’s GuIld annual shoW/sale Location: Cave Spring High School Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild Potters from the area come together for exhibitions and activities to support local charities. Visit blueridgepotters. com. october 21 your FIrsT TIMe: collecTInG arT For BeGInners Location: TBA Thecontemporaries present your first time: Collecting art for beginners, an enlightening lecture and cocktail series for the aspiring collector. The focus for this lecture will be the big business of the contemporary market. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Visit artmuseumroanoke.org. october 21 annual aWards BanqueT Location: Vinton War Memorial Sponsored by Goodwill Industries of the Valley Open to anyone interested in learning about Goodwill, this banquet recognizes participants and organizations that have contributed locally during the past year. Author Peter Brinckerhoff will speak. RSVP to Kelly at 581-0620, ext. 107. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit goodwillvalleys.com. october 25 & 28 hIsTorIc easT hIll ceMeTerIes GhosT Walk Location: Salem History Museum This annual event features costumed re-enactors portraying actual figures from Salem’s past that tell about their lives and memories. Visit salemmuseum. org or call 389-6760. october 25 Iron horse Pull Location: Virginia Museum of Transportation A fundraiser for the Virginia Museum of Transportation featuring a real steam locomotive. Call 342-5670 or visit www. vmt.org. october 25 sTarT! roanoke hearT Walk Location: Mile Marker 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield A three-mile scenic parkway walk, this community fundraiser brings hundreds of locals together to help eliminate heart diseases and strokes. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit americanheart.org. october 25 vas sTar cITy sTrIders GreenWay MeMory Location: Roanoke Sponsored by Virginia Ameatur Sports Four- and ten-mile runs in association with the Virginia Alzheimer’s Association. Visit commonwealthgames.org. october 25 GrandIn TheaTre soIree Location: TBA. Sponsored by the Grandin Theatre Foundation The sixth annual Silver Screen Soiree, featuring live music, a film-inspired costume competition and a silent auction. you must be 21 or older to attend; tickets required. Call 345-6377 or visit grandintheatre.com. october 26 hoWl-o-Ween Walk For The anIMals Location: Elmwood Park A walk around downtown Roanoke to benefit the animals at the RVSPCA. Visit rvspca.org or call 344-4840. october 30-nov. 4 “lord oF The FlIes” Location: Trinkle Main Stage, Center in the Square, downtown Roanoke Presented by Mill Mountain Theatre When schoolboys become stranded on a desert island, they see it as the chance of a lifetime. But before long, shadows are creeping everywhere, the night is full of eyes and this well-behaved band is transformed into a bloodthirsty and murderous little tribe. Visit millmountain.org or call 342-5740. october 31 doWnToWn eMPloyee halloWeen cosTuMe conTesT Location: Downtown Roanoke A Halloween tradition. Call 3422028. october 31 TanGleWood TrIck-or-TreaT Location: Tanglewood Mall Bring the kids to trick-or-treat at mall stores and enjoy a costume contest for kids 12 and under. Frighteningly fun! Call 989-4388. october tba okToBerFesT Location: Salem Farmer’s Market Features German food and entertainment and benefits the Salem/Roanoke County Chamber Foundation. Call 3753057. october tba doGToBer FesT Location: St. Francis of Assisi Service Dog Center. Sponsored by the St. Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation Fall fundraiser for St. Francis of Assisi, featuring a parade of breeds, games, contests, an agility course, silent auction and much more. Call 342-DOGS (3647) or visit saintfrancisdogs.org. october tba okToBerFesT Location: Elmwood Park Sponsored by EventZone Fifth annual party with food, live music, drinks and dancing. Noon- 6 p.m. Free admission. Visit EventZone.org. FREE PLAY Discover LEARN 25 83 — 20 AUGUST 16 & 17 MUSEUMS IN CENTER IN THE SQUARE center in the square is celebrating A Street Festival and Square Affair! HERE IS JUST A SAMPLE OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT In celebration of our silver anniversary we’re offering this festive weekend packed full of family entertainment for free! That’s Shocking • How Electricity Makes Things Work The Amazing Adventures of Chessie The Manatee Creature Show • Rainbow Puppets The Ways of My People • Red Hawk The Body as a Drum • Nubian Dance Theatre Inflatable jumpers • face painting The Finest, Fanciest Science Fair clowns • food • much more! Explore the Harlem Renaissance Rhythm & Song: From Africa to America HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ROANOKE •540.342.5700 FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS AND TIMES VISIT Good Evening, Mr. Twain ARE FREE ALL WEEKEND www.centerinthesquare.org Organized in collaboration with Young Audiences of Virginia. www.yav.org FFF Weekend Roanoker half-page.i1 1 08 5/28/2008 9:57:28 AM YEARS 19 The R oanoker.com http://www.salemmuseum.org http://www.grandintheatre.com http://www.salemmuseum.org http://blueridgepotters.com http://www.grandintheatre.com http://blueridgepotters.com http://www.vmt.org http://rvspca.org http://www.vmt.org http://artmuseumroanoke.org http://saintfrancisdogs.org http://americanheart.org http://millmountain.org http://millmountain.org http://EventZone.org http://goodwillvalleys.com http://commonwealthgames.org http://www.centerinthesquare.org http://www.centerinthesquare.org http://www.yav.org http://theroanoker.com

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