There will be a dinner at the Hometown Family Restaurant, 4301 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018, on Monday, January 21, 2013, at 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Dale, activities coordinator for Modern Woodmen of America, will be hosting the dinner. MWA will pay $3.00 of the cost of each person’s meal.
Hometown Family Restaurant will provide free beverages to all that attend.
For further information, call (540) 366-2888.
Church Basement Ladies @ Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre – Bus Trip
Date: Thu, Jan 31, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to the matinee of Church Basement Ladies at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, Wytheville, VA, on Thursday, January 31, 2013.
A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the ladies who work
there. Church Basement Ladies is a new musical comedy featuring four
Lutheran
women, their pastor and their relationships as they organize the food and
solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.
Prior to the matinee, the group will feast on an all inclusive sit down plated meal.
The price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, an all inclusive sit down lunch, ticket to Church Basement Ladies and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460 Roanoke; at Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke; at Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem; at Hardee’s, Exit 118, Christiansburg; and at McDonald’s, Exit 98, Dublin, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver – Bus Trip
Date: Sat, Feb 2, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to Song of the Mountains at the Lincoln Theatre, Marion, VA, on Saturday, February 2, 2013.
Song of the Mountains showcases the best talents in Bluegrass and old-time music, from the heart of the region where it all began. There will be a
live recording of the award winning PBS Television Show Featuring Doyle
Lawson & Quicksilver, Grass Cats, and Dixie Ridge.
The Lincoln Theatre, of the Art Deco Age, is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Prior to the show, the group will have dinner at Macado’s in Marion (on your own).
The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, ticket to Song of the Mountains and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem; at Hardee’s, Exit 118, Christiansburg; and at McDonald’s, Exit 98, Dublin, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Valentines with Elvis – Bus Trip
Date: Wed, Feb 13, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to the matinee of Valentines With Elvis at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, Wytheville, VA, on Thursday, February 13, 2013.
Elvis Tribute Artist Stephen Freeman electrifies audiences with his special Valentines show. Come see the most talked about Valentines show in the entire Southeast! Stephen will perform all your favorite Elvis ballads and of course will do Elvis Rock and Roll.
Prior to the matinee, the group will feast on an all inclusive sit down plated meal.
The price of $84 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, an all inclusive sit down plated meal, ticket to Valentines with Elvis and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke;
at Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke; at Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem;
at
Hardee’s, Exit 118, Christiansburg; and at McDonald’s, Exit 98, Dublin, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Valentine Dinner Theatre
Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013
The fraternal organization of Modern Woodmen of Americal will be sponsoring a Valentine Dinner Theatre on Thursday, February 2, 2013, at CiCi’s Pizza, 1413 Towne Square Blvd, NW, Roanoke, VA 24012.
The cost to attend the event will be $5 per person at the door and
includes: an all you can eat salad bar, pasta bar, pizza bar, dessert bar, beverage bar, tax and entertainment by Lifesong. The remaining cost of the meal will be underwritten by MWA.
Dress code is business casual or Sunday church clothes.
For further information, call Ernie Dale at (540) 466-2888.
Valentines at Hillbilly Hide-a-way – Bus Trip
Date: Sat, Feb 16, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is planning a bus trip to Valentines at the Hillbilly Hide-a-way, Walnut Cove, NC, on Saturday, February 16, 2013.
The group will feast on an all you can eat, all inclusive, Family Style Meal, consisting of such things as: Fried Chicken, Meat Loaf, Country Ham, Barbeque Ribs, Pinto Beans, Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Slaw, Baked Apples, Pan Bread, a Valentine Dessert, Coffee and Tea.
After dinner, there will be an opportunity to enjoy a three hour music show of country, bluegrass and gospel music.
Prior to the dinner and show, there will be a stop at Madison Mercantile.
The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach
transportation,
a visit to Madison Mercantile, an all you can eat, all inclusive Family Style Meal at Hillbilly Hide-a-way, a three hour music show and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at the Hunting Hills Lowe’s, Route 220, Roanoke; and at Food Lion, Rocky Mount, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Peace Like A River at Barn Dinner Theatre – Bus Trip
Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to the matinee of Peace Like A River at the Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro, NC, on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
It’s time to celebratee Unity Day at the Harmony Valley Church, and as usual, the congregation is anything but unified. Delbert, Bernadine, Mother Duncan and all the rest are back in this laugh-filled sequel to Peace In The Valley with songs like “I’ll Fly Away,” “We Gather Together,” “Blessed Assurance,” “Heavenly Sunlight” and “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms.” In these times, this PEACE is just what we need – an inspiring, uplifting musical comedy!
Prior to the show, the group will enjoy a delicious buffet of assorted
salads, baked chicken, roast beef, honey glazed ham, a variety of hot
dishes
and desserts.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at Lowe’s, Route 220, Roanoke; and at Food Lion, Rocky Mount, VA.
The price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, an all inclusive buffet meal, matinee ticket to Peace Like A River” and a tour host.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
A Taste of Nashville – Bus Trip
Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to Nashville, TN, Friday-Sunday, March 1-3, 2013.
DAY 1: Today, you will have a chance to see Cooters Place, The Opryland Hotel and other Nashville attractions. This evening, we attend a show at the Nashville Night Life Dinner Theatre. There are celebrity appearances in this celebration of Country Music from past and present.
DAY 2: This morning, we visit the gravesite of Mother Maybelle Carter, June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash. We will also do our Homes of the Stars Tour and make our way to the former Twitty City. We then make our way to Music
Row where you will have lunch on your own. We will point out some of the
famous Nashville landmarks. We have some special surprises for you. You will have time to visit some of the things on your own.
This evening, you may choose (on your own) to visit Opry Mills, the Opryland Hotel, The Grande Ole Opry or the Texas Troubadour Theatre - all within walking distance from your hotel. There is also a shuttle available.
There
will be a midnight Jamboree at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, within a few feet of the hotel. Some of the performers from the Opry come over once the Opry lets out.
DAY 3: We tour the Willie Nelson Museum and see memorabilia of various celebrities. We then attend Nashville’s Cowboy Church with Joanne Cash Yates – the sister of Johnny Cash.
PRICE PER PERSON: $359 Double; $349 Triple; $339 Quad; and $429 Single.
Full payment is due when reservations are made. Seats on the bus are assigned in the order that payment is received.
PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Hardee’s biscuit & juice upon departure, 1 dinner and 1 show at Nashville Night Life, 2 night’s lodging, 2 Continental Breakfasts at hotel, step-on guide for Nashville
Tour and Homes of Stars Tour, admission to Willie Nelson Museum, Ernest
Tubb
Record Shop, Cowboy Church and a tour host.
DEPARTURE TIMES AND LOCATIONS: The bus will depart at 6:00 a.m. from the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at 6:20 a.m. from the Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke; at 6:40 a.m. from Hardee’s, Exit 137, Salem.
Passengers can also board the bus in Christiansburg and in Dublin, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Highland Maple Festival – Bus Trip
Date: Sat, Mar 9, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus
trip to the Highland Maple Festival, Monterey, VA, on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
This unique celebration has been designated a local legacy by the Library of Congress. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational glimpse of a rapidly vanishing way of American life. The group can view the process of tapping maple trees for syrup making at the 55th annual Maple Festival in “Virginia’s Switzerland.”
Festival fare food includes food vendors with local specialties, over 160 quality artists and crafters, clogging groups, folk singers and storytellers.
The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach
transportation,
Hardee’s biscuit and juice on the bus, ticket to Highland Center Arts & Crafts show, sugar camp tour, dinner and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke and at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Southern Nights at WHDT – Bus Trip
Date: Thu, Mar 14, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to the matinee of Southern Nights at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, Wytheville, VA, on Thursday, March 14, 2013.
Hey Good Lookin’, it’s time to get Back in the Saddle Again and hit the Happy Trails that lead to WHDT Before the Next Teardrop Falls. You’re a Rhinestone Cowboy, she’s a Coal Miner’s Daughter and it’s Family Tradition to Boot, Scoot and Boogie until the Delta Dawn. Bring all your Friends in Low Places and let this cast of Honky Tonk Angels and our live band entertain you with the most beloved music of all time.
Prior to the matinee, the group will feast on an all inclusive sit down plated meal.
The price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, an all inclusive sit down lunch, ticket to the matinee of Southern Nights and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at the Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke; at the Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem; at Hardee’s, Exit 118, Christiansburg; and at McDonald’s, Exit 98, Dublin, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Mystery Trip - One Day Motorcoach Trip
Date: Sat, Mar 16, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Franklin County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a one day Mystery Trip on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
The group will travel to a place that it has never been to on any previous trips. Will it be North, South, East or West? Come with us and see. It
will be a fun time for everyone. Lunch is included.
The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, an all inclusive lunch, admission to all attractions and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Walmart, Route 40, Rocky Mount; at the Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke; at Burlington Coat Outlet, Roanoke; at Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem; at Hardee’s, Exit 118, Christiansburg; and at McDonald’s, Exit 98, Dublin, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326, (540) 483-9293 or (540) 366-2888.
Cherry Blossom Train to Washington, D.C. – one day trip
Date: Sat, Mar 23, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus/train trip to Washington, D.C., for the Cherry Blossoms, on Saturday, March 23, 2013.
The group will travel from Roanoke to Lynchburg by bus. In Lyncburg, they will board an Amtrak train for a scenic excursion to Washington, D.C., for
the 101st anniversary of the Cherry Blossoms. The train will go through
Charlottesville, Culpepper, Manassas, Alexandria and several small towns, communities and farms on it’s journey. You will cross the Potomac River by rail and see the Cherry Blossoms as you enter D.C. When arriving at Union Station, there will be a large food court and shops to visit. Next door to the train station is the National Museum of the United States Postal Service.
The price of $129 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach
transportation
from Roanoke to Lynchburg, VA; roundtrip ticket on Amtrak from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C., dinner at CiCi’s Pizza and a tour host.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Cherry Blossom Train – Franklin County – Bus/Train trip to D.C.
Date: Sun, Mar 24, 2013
The Franklin County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus/train trip to Washington, D.C., for the Cherry Blossoms, on Sunday, March 24, 2013.
The group will travel from Rocky Mount to Lynchburg by bus. In Lyncburg, they will board an Amtrak train for a scenic excursion to Washington, D.C., for the 101st anniversary of the Cherry Blossoms. The train will go through Charlottesville, Culpepper, Manassas, Alexandria and several small towns,
communities and farms on it’s journey. You will cross the Potomac River
by
rail and see the Cherry Blossoms as you enter D.C. When arriving at Union Station, there will be a large food court and shops to visit. Next door to the train station is the National Museum of the United States Postal Service.
The price of $129 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Rocky Mount to Lynchburg, VA; roundtrip ticket on Amtrak from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C. and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220,
Roanoke; at the Walmart, Route 40, Rocky Mount; at Food Lion, Moneta; and
at the
Bedford Welcome Center, Bedford, VA.
For further information, call (540) 483-9293 or (540) 366-2888.
Cherry Blossom Train – 2 Day Trip
Date: Sat, Apr 6, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus/train trip to Washington, D.C., for the Cherry Blossoms, on Saturday - Sunday, April 6-7, 2013.
DAY 1: The group will travel from Roanoke to Lynchburg by bus. In Lynchburg, they will board an Amtrak train for a scenic excursion to Washington, D.C., for the 101st anniversary of the Cherry Blossoms. The train will go through Charlottesville, Culpepper, Manassas, Alexandria and several small
towns, communities and farms on it’s journey. You will cross the Potomac
River
by rail and see the Cherry Blossoms as you enter D.C. When arriving at Union Station, there will be a large food court and shops to visit. Next door to the train station is the National Museum of the United States Postal Service. The group will then board the bus and stop at the Capitol Visitor Center. They will view the Cherry Blossoms up closer as they take their tour to various monuments and memorials.
DAY 2: Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. The group will visit the U.S.
Holocaust Museum and then travel to the National Mall where they can visit the Smithsonian Museums of their choice.
The per person price of $249 double; $244 triple; $239 quad; and $289 single includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, ticket on Amtrak train from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C., one night’s lodging, visits to museums, memorials and monuments and a tour director.
Passengers can board the bus at the Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke; at Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at the Westgate Shopping Center, Bedford; and at Sheetz, New London, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
The Color Purple at Barn Dinner Theatre – Bus Trip
Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Franklin County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a motorcoach trip to the matinee of The Color Purple at the Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro, NC, on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.
Based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, Grammy nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, this is a musical show
about hope and the healing power of love and has been translated
beautifully
into an amazing musical experience.
Prior to the show, the group will enjoy a delicious buffet of assorted salads, baked chicken, roast beef, honey glazed ham, a variety of hot dishes and desserts.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at Lowe’s, Route 220, Roanoke; and at Food Lion, Rocky Mount, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326, (540) 483-9293 or (540) 366-2888.
Ozark Jubilee – Bus Trip
Date: Sat, Apr 13, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to the matinee of Ozark Jubilee at the Lincoln Theatre, Marion, VA, on Saturday, April 13, 2013.
Direct from Branson, the Ozark Jubilee features an all star cast of Branson’s top entertainers. This year the Ozark Jubilee presents the Legends of Country Music. This dynamic show salutes the music of the great Legends of
Country Music. The Ozark Jubilee cast will have you on the edge of your seat as they perform music from such greats as: George Jones, Merle Haggard,
Hank Williams, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Ernest Tubb,
Hank
Snow and many more.
The Jubilee features Branson’s funniest comedian and world class fiddler Doofus Doolittle! Doof will have you rolling in the aisles with his unique brand of humor and you will be captivated by some of the best fiddle and world class violin music ever. Doofus has an all new line up of jokes and hilarious routines this year not to miss. Having performed with several of these artists, Doofus will be saluting the great comedians of yesteryear. Folks such as Archie Campbell, String Bean, Minnie Pearl and many more of your
favorites. If you like Country Music and Good Clean Family Entertainment,
you’ll want to bring all your friends to come and see the Ozark Jubilee.
The price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, an all inclusive lunch, ticket to the matinee of Ozark Jubilee and a tour
host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem; at Hardee’s, Exit 118, Christiansburg; at McDonald’s, Exit 98, Dublin, VA, and at other locations along the way.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Bus Trip to Greenbrier Bunker
Date: Sat, Apr 20, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Franklin County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a bus trip to tour the Greenbrier Bunker, White Sulphur Springs, WV, on Saturday, April 20, 2013.
The United States Government maintained a Top-Secret Underground Buner during the Cold War. The Bunker, built under the Greenbrier, was designed to house the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate in case of Nuclear Attack. The facility remained a secret for 35 years, and was never used, until an investigative reporter from the Washington Post disclosed the secret.
The group will have a guided tour of the bunker and then have a self-guided tour of the hotel. The Greenbrier has hosted Presidents and many other famous dignitaries.
. Lunch is included at the Mason Jar in White Sulphur Springs, WV.
After leaving the bunker, the group will make a picture stop at the
Humpback Covered Bridge. This is one of eight remaining covered bridges in the state of Virginia.
The price of $99 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Bunker Tour, a self-guided tour of the Greenbrier Hotel, an all inclusive lunch at the Mason Jar, a picture stop at the Humpback Covered Bridge and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Walmart, Route 40, Rocky Mount; at the
Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke and at the Bonsack Walmart, Route
460, Roanoke.
For further information, call (540) 483-9293, (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.
Bus Trip to Mt. Airy, NC – Botetourt County
Date: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Franklin County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a bus trip to Mayberry (Mount Airy, NC
-
Home of Andy Griffith), on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
Our local guide will take us to see Floyd’s Barber Shop, Andy’s boyhood home, granite buildings, the world’s largest open faced granite quarry and replicas of Wally’s Service Station and the Mayberry Jail and Courthouse.
You
will also see the Andy and Opie statue plus a collection of memorabilia from the Andy Griffith Show at the Andy Griffith Museum. there will also be a tour of the Gertrude Smith house which is a 1903 Victorian style home.
Lunch is included at Snappy Lunch where Andy often had lunch as a young lad.
The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, a step-on guide for the Mayberry Tour, admission to the Andy Griffith Museum and all other attractions, lunch at Snappy Lunch and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke;
at the Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke, VA and at the Food Lion,
Rocky Mount, VA.
For further information, call (540) 473-8326, (540) 483-9293 or (540)
366-2888
Submitted by Ernie Dale
