There are two upcoming trips in June sponsored by the Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism department:

Song of the Mountains – matinee

Date: Sat, Jun 22, 2013

The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to the matinee of Song of the Mountains at the Lincoln Theatre, Marion, VA, on Saturday, June 22, 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. Performers on June 22 include: Phil Campbell – son of the late Archie Campbell. Phil appeared on Hee Haw and the Opry many times with his famous father. Others appearing include: Celtibillies – Appalachian Celtic Music, Michael Reno Harrell – excellent singer songwriter, James Smith – “autoharp man” from Alabama, Raymond McLain – bluegrass – performed with McLain Family for many years and with Jim & Jesse on the Grand Ole Opry, Donna Ulisse – gospel and Tim White – host of the PBS television series Song of the Mountains.

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 Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke; at Burlington Coat Outlet, Roanoke; at Food Lion, Wildwood Road, Salem and at Christiansburg and Dublin.

For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.

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Botetourt County – Bus trip to Tangier Island and Virginia State Capitol

Date: Sat, Jun 29, 2013

The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to Tangier Island and the Virginia State Capitol on Saturday-Sunday, June 29-30, 2013.

DAY 1: We travel to our state capitol, Richmond, VA. You will visit Monument Avenue and we take you to see Virginia’s Five-Star historic hotel, The Jefferson. During the evening, you may relax or go with us to Short Pump Mall.

DAY 2: This morning, we travel to Reedville, VA, for a relaxing 1.5 hour narrated cruise on the scenic Chesapeake Bay to remote Tangier Island.

Tangier is a largely unspoiled fishing village with it’s quaint narrow streets. Although modernization has come to the Island, it has not lost it’s charm. The people of Tangier are warm, friendly and proud of their Island. They speak with a lingering trace of Elizabethan accent. You will enjoy a family style meal at the famous Chesapeake House and have an opportunity to walk around the island.

PRICE PER PERSON: $259 Double; $254 Triple; $249 Quad; $299 Single. Full payment is due when reservations are made.

PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 1 nights lodging (Quality Inn – Richmond), breakfast at hotel, tour of state capitol, visit to Jefferson Hotel, visit to Short Pump Mall, cruise to Tangier Island, an all inclusive family style lunch at the famous Chesapeake House and a tour host.

DEPARTURE TIMES AND LOCATIONS: The bus will depart at 7:00 a.m. from Clearbrook Walmart, Route 220, Roanoke. Passengers can also board at Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at Bedford Welcome Center, Bedford and at Sheetz in Forest, VA.

For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888.

– Submitted by Ernie Dale

Enjoy reading? The Botetourt Public Library summer Reading program may be for you!

Botetourt County Library Summer Reading Program 2013

Botetourt County Library is pleased to announce plans for its 2013 Summer Reading Program. The program is sponsored by the Botetourt Friends of the Library. Prizes for the program are provided by the Friends and some additional sponsors. Registration begins June 1 at any Botetourt County Library location including Blue Ridge, Buchanan, Eagle Rock, and Fincastle.

The traditional program for young children up through fifth grade will continue this year and the program is also expanding to include young adults and adults! There will be a host of events for children ranging in age from the youngest up through those rising to 6th grade. All of the Botetourt libraries will host the programs Stuntology, Farmer Minor and his pig, Daisy, Larsen’s Amazing Reptiles, and Wes Iseli magic. In addition there will be a movie day and a special program produced by each library branch. There will be some great prizes for this age group including a drawing for a $100 Toys ‘R Us Gift Card. All children who complete the minimum reading requirements will be eligible for prizes.

The Young Adult program features a Teen Summer Challenge sheet which asks teens to complete 7 of 9 tasks by July 31. Some of the tasks include watching a movie based on a book you have read, visiting the library at least twice, and doing an art or craft project. Teens who turn in their completed forms will be eligible to win a Kindle Fire HD!

The Adult program asks adults to read a book and provide a brief review of it for posting in the library. All adults who register must have a library card and check out at least one item. Each adult may register one time for the amazing grand prize which is two nights at a Bed and Breakfast in Abingdon, Virginia including tickets to the Barter Theater. This prize was made possible by the Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau. The adult program will end on July 31.

–submitted by Steve Vest

The community is invited to an Ice Cream Social followed by a free concert by Don Shire on Sunday, May 26 at 5:00pm at Limestone Park in Buchanan. Don is a gifted Christian trumpeter with a passion for mission’s mobilization worldwide. Don offers his unique trumpet styling in church concerts, mission conferences and in evangelistic meetings throughout the United States and around the world. Don’s music is heard on Christian radio across the United States and is played on some international stations. His musical arrangements vary in style from classical to jazz to gospel, and his appeal is to all ages.

With a concert schedule taking him to some of the largest churches in the United States as well as small churches in rural America, Don simply wants to serve where the Lord leads him. His goal at each concert is to challenge those in attendance to live committed lives for the Lord and to help people understand how to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Don’s recordings are available at his concerts and on this website.

One of Don’s favorite Bible verses is I Corinthians 14:8 “Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? ” The trumpet has indeed opened doors around the world. To date, Don has ministered in the following countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Canada, Cayman Islands, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Holland, Honduras, India, Israel, Jamaica, Northern Ireland, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Trinidad, Uganda and Venezuela.

Come join us for this special concert.

– Submitted by Pat Shotwell

James River High School celebrated 30 years of the annual Arts festival called “Knight of the Arts” on May 16th.  Choir, Currents, Creative Writing State Champions, Drama, Art and Concert band filled the auditorium and school cafeteria from 7-10 p.m.  Dorothy Barnett who began the  Knight of the Arts 30 years ago,  presented Best in Show to Tess Drzymala and acknowledged “Best of use of Medium” to softball player Casie Hill in absentia.  People’s Choice Award went to Tess Dyzmala as well.

Eagle Rock Librarian Michael Hibben read two books about messy things. After the stories  then proceeded to work with slime with a handfull of preschoolers. No way it was anything less than messy! Preschoolers were : Luke Saville, Rain Copeland, Elijah Copeland, Josiah Merchant, Tabitha Allen ,Joshua Allen and McKenna Hayslett.

Haley Mundy and Jacob Hodges. Photo courtesy of Tina Kingery

Tina Kingery shares this photo of her daughter Haley Mundy and Jacob Hodges going to the James River High prom.

Do you have prom photos to share? You can email us at news@botetourtview.com or use our “share” tool to upload 10 at a time.

OTHER PROM PHOTOS:
* Paparazzi photos from the Lord Botetourt prom.
* Paparazzi photos from the James River prom..
* Caitlyn Overbay and Robert Switzer at the Lord Botetourt prom
* Carson Swoope and friends at the James River prom
* Bradley Mason and Alisa Green at the Lord Botetourt prom
* Sherri Kent shares photos from the James River prom
* Shari Sutherland shares photos from the Lord Botetourt prom
* Tater Benson and some of his students before Lord Botetourt prom
* Meghan Underwood, Matthew Smith, Jennifer Smith and Lexis McCormick at the 2013 James River High School prom.
* Emilee Duffy and Matt Hall head to the LB prom
* Kim Gil shares photos from the LB prom
* Elizabeth Rhodes shares photos from the LB prom
* Tammy Simmons-Campbell shares photo from James River prom
* Thomas Ayers and Kinzleigh Hill at James River prom

Here are some photos of Thomas Ayers and Kinzleigh Hill, James River Prom.

– Submitted by Brigette Jordan

Do you have prom photos to share? You can email us at news@botetourtview.com or use our “share” tool to upload 10 at a time.

OTHER PROM PHOTOS:
* Paparazzi photos from the Lord Botetourt prom.
* Paparazzi photos from the James River prom..
* Caitlyn Overbay and Robert Switzer at the Lord Botetourt prom
* Carson Swoope and friends at the James River prom
* Bradley Mason and Alisa Green at the Lord Botetourt prom
* Sherri Kent shares photos from the James River prom
* Shari Sutherland shares photos from the Lord Botetourt prom
* Tater Benson and some of his students before Lord Botetourt prom
* Meghan Underwood, Matthew Smith, Jennifer Smith and Lexis McCormick at the 2013 James River High School prom.
* Emilee Duffy and Matt Hall head to the LB prom
* Kim Gil shares photos from the LB prom
* Elizabeth Rhodes shares photos from the LB prom
* Tammy Simmons-Campbell shares photo from James River prom

Center in the Square celebrated its grand re-opening on Saturday with a black tie event. Our paparazzi photo crew was there and here are the Botetourt people who stepped onto the red carpet.

* Joe Murray
* Pam Wiegandt
* Michael and Janelle Chieffo
* David Bandy
* Linda and Bill Sarver
* Shelli Martin
* Stephanie and Matt Brown
* Amy Duff
* Dayna Patrick
* Raymond and Carolyn Slaughter
* Melissa Rueda
* Don and Susan Ditzler
* Bob and Robin Sells
* Angela and Lyn Hayth

Click through to see the photos one at a time or click here to see them all at once as thumbnails.

ERES singers.

Featuring both student art and music, Eagle Rock Elementary held a Fine Arts Night on April 23, 2013. The art show featured pieces created by the students during the school year. Mrs. Courtney May, art teacher, organized and displayed the examples of student art. Musical entertainment, by the Third Grade Recorders ensemble, followed. Next, the fourth and fifth grade chorus presented a musical called “Lights, Camera, Action!”. Students participating in chorus were McKenzie Baker, Jonah Bolton, Alyssa Bradley, Jonathan Church, Logan Craighead, Jackson Haymaker, Sara Juby, Maddison Lowe, Iain MacFarlane, Jamie Markham, Nate Melvin, and Tommy Mick.

ERES recorder players:Damien Childress, Silas Miller, Timothy  Bolton Tatum Martin and Summer Harris.

Music teacher Beth Radord, planned and implemented the musical.

–submitted by Tamara Teaff

May 18 Stone Canyon will perform at Fincastle Winery.

Fincastle Winery invites you to our Lawn Concert on Saturday May 18, 2013

Where?

Fincastle Winery

203 Maple Ridge Lane Fincastle, VA 24090

From I-81 Exit 156, follow the blue Winery signs.

www.fincastlewine.com or call 540.591.9000

When? Saturday, May 18, 2013 6-9 PM

Who is playing? Stone Canyon

Stone Canyon is an contemporary group who plays positive music from  the past five decades of popular, country and rock music.

Will there be food?

Food for sale by Mike and the Girls or you can bring your own picnic.

Menu: Pizza $ 11.00

Hamburger with fries $ 7.00

Veggie Burger with fries $ 7.00

Hotdog with fries $ 4.00

Cheese & fruit plate $6.00

Water and Soda $1.00

How much will this cost?

Entry Fee: with drinking wristband $10, Designated/underage $5, Children  under 12 free.

Customer Loyalty Discount:. Bring your own etched Fincastle wine glass and save $2.00 off a tasting ticket.

What should I bring?

Blankets and/or folding chairs are popular. It can get chilly up here when the sun gets low, so having a sweater or  windbreaker at hand would be wise.

If you are bringing children, you may want to bring a towel. We have a water mister for hot days.

What should I NOT bring?

Your own alcoholic beverages. At these types of events, the Virginia ABC  only allows alcohol provided by the festival licensees (us).

Future events?

Tasting Room

May 12th Mother’s Day! What a great way to celebrate Mom, bring her out to  the winery for a free etched wine glass with a Petunia (white or purple) ready to plant. First come first served while supplies last.

June 9th Wine and Art Series:

We are hosting a summer “Wine and Art” series. Local artist, Lindee Katdare, as designed a series of 4 paintings exclusively for Fincastle Vineyard and Winery. This series will not be offered at any other locations or private events.

The total price is $55.00 per person which includes, artist instruction, art  supplies, wine tasting, and gourmet boxed lunch. Wine bottles can be purchased at Fincastle Vineyard. No outside beverages permitted. Minimum 14.

Maximum 20. Spaces fill fast, so register quickly at www.thelindeetree.com

Lawn Concerts

6-8 Stacy Looman 6-9 PM

6-29 Acoustic Endeavors 6-9 PM

7-13 Surrender Dorothy 6-9 PM

8-17 Second Whynd 6-9- PM

8-31 Sol Revolt 6-9 PM

9-21 No String Attached 6-9- PM

10-19 Stone Canyon 6-9 PM

–submitted by David Sawyer

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