Just a reminder that Basketball registration for Ages 9 and up will be taken thru October 31,2012. Register your child online at www.botetourt.org/recreation or give us a call at (540) 473-8326 and we will be happy to assist you.

UPCOMING EVENTS TO NOTE:

“The Peaks Run – Century Challenge 2012″
October 27, 2012
A 100 Mile Cycling event from Historic Fincastle to the beautiful Peaks of Otter and throughout scenic Botetourt County
Come and experience a grand ride with breathtaking views of Botetourt County in the Fall. Bikers will depart from Fincastle, Virginia, bike to the famous Peaks of Otter on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and loop back to Fincastle.
Registration Cost: Century/Half Century: $45 – Early Online Registration; $55 – On day of event; Mini-Century Run (7 Miles): $20; Mini-Century Family Run: $50
Ride will begin at 7AM at the Fincastle Baaptist Church, 7330 Roanoke Road, Fincastle, VA Cyclist may register on site Saturday morning between 6 AM – 7AM, however, you are encouraged to register on line at www.hope1611.com or call 966-3345. T-Shirts will be handed out at Registration/Check-In.

Open Studios Second Annual Artists’ Studio Tour – 2012
Saturday, October 22, 2012, from 10AM to 5PM & Sunday, October 28, 2012, from 11AM to 5PM

Other Activities of Interest:
Kickboxing – TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, from 6PM to 7:15 PM at Read Mountain Middle School Call Susan Damiano for more information at (540) 598-1832
Basketball Camp at LBHS for Boys & Girls, November 3, 2012, from 9AM to 11AM. Cost: $15.00
Great Beginnings Basketball with Ed Green, beginning November 11 thru December 9, 2012, Every Sunday from 4pm to 5pm. Ages: 4,5,6 and 7. Cost: $65.00. Call Ed Green at (540) 387-9516.
Wrestling Clinc at James River High School Ages: K thru 6th Grade, December 1, 2012, from 9AM to 12PM Cost: $15.00
Painting by Rheta Craft – Bob Ross Style, October 26, 2012 from 9am to 2pm, Cost: $55.00 Location: Fincastle Library

On the Road with Roanoke Tours
October 13, 2012 Autumn Leaf Rambler, 2 Seats Available
October 20, 2012 New River Gorge Bridge Day/Fall Foliage
October 21, 2012 Fall Foliage Train Ride to Charlottesville
October 27, 2012 Tarzan at Barter Theater
November 7, 2012 Country Christmas Celebration at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater
Call (540) 473-8326 for pricing and details or email Ernie Dale, Roanoke Tours at erniedale@aol.com.

For more information on any of the above activities, please call Botetourt Parks & Recreation at (540) 473-8326.

Submitted by Botetourt County Parks and Recreation