THE GIST 611 Rolls Again: Take off for Greensboro * * * * * April 23: The Roanoker from Greensboro to Roanoke and back to Greensboro (round trip only) April 24: The Roanoker from Greensboro to Roanoke and back to Greensboro (round trip only) May 7: The Powhatan Arrow from Roanoke to Lynchburg and back (morning trip) May 7: The Pelican from Roanoke to Radford and back (afternoon trip) May 8: The Powhatan Arrow from Roanoke to Lynchburg and back (morning trip) CASEY THOMASON PEOPLE GET READY. The mighty 611, our hometown locomotive, goes on excursion tours this spring. Prices vary per trip. For specifics and more details: fireup611.org The 611 goes back on the tracks this spring with several excursion trips. * * * May 8: The Pelican from Roanoke to Radford and back (afternoon trip) June 4: The American from Manassas to Front Royal (runs once) June 5: The American from Manassas to Front Royal (runs twice) SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MAY 7TH FROM 1PM - 7PM Route 122 in Downtown Moneta. There will be 8 BBQ vendors with a variety of barbecue from North Carolina to Kansas City. Over 50 Craft Vendors. 20 Breweries featuring 60 Craft Beers. 2 local bands: Tim Martin & Barefoot West. Advance Tasting Ticket, $20. Gate Tasting Ticket, $30. Regular Admission, $5 (does not include tasting tickets). Go to www.visitsmithmountainlake.com to order your ticket today. Children 6 and under free. No coolers allowed. Free Parking. Rain or Shine! 16 | MARCH/APRIL 2016 THEROANOKER.COMhttp://www.fireup611.org http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com http://www.THEROANOKER.COM