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Photos of Cave Spring in Lady Terriers Christmas Classic's last day

Cave Spring senior Kate Moore. Photo by Garland Gay, special to SWoCo

Cave Spring senior Kate Moore. Photo by Garland Gay, special to SWoCo

We have a photo gallery that includes the Cave Spring girls' basketball team's game against Salem in the final day of the tournament at William Byrd High School. Click here for the photos by photographer Garland Gay. Salem won the third place game, 42-25.

To read more on the last two games of the tournament, click here for the story on varsity.roanoke.com. And click here for a photo from Meredith Young that shows Cave Spring in an earlier round playing Staunton River. Click here for our earlier post with photos of the Cave Spring boys' third-place finish in the Holiday Hoopla tournament.

Brush fire in Poor Mountain area

Firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire in Southwest County. For the breaking news item, click here.

Save a dollar on recreation programs

Courtesy of Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

Courtesy of Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

This comes from Scott Ramsburg of Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism:

Start 2009 off right, with a recreation program from Roanoke County Parks! As a previous participant in our programs, we'll even give you a dollar to get started. Simply find the program you want to take, and mention this $1 discount when you register by phone at 772-PLAY. Limit one per family. This offer is only valid now through January 11th. Not sure what program to take? Below are a few ideas. Or take a look through REConnection Magazine and see all we have to offer this season.

Need something fun to do New Year's Eve? Join us for Enchanted Eve, a family friendly alcohol-free celebration. We're filling downtown Vinton with games, performers, food, fun and fireworks at midnight! Advance buttons are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. You may use the $1 discount mentioned in this email towards your Enchanted Eve button purchase. Offer only valid at Brambleton Center (or 772-PLAY). Limit one per family.
Caving for Beginners
Adults and children ages 12 and up can join Roanoke County Parks as we explore one of Virginia's wild limestone caves! Experience the beauty of a unique and sensitive underground environment. All eqipment, instruction and transpotation from Camp Roanoke provided.
Saturday, January 24
Dancing is for Lovers
Do you like to dance to slow romantic ballads? Or perhaps there's a wedding, special anniversary or cruise on your calendar for the new year. This is the perfect dance class for those people who like their dances slow and easy. It's a beginner level class covering Night Club Two Step, Waltz and Rhumba.
Wednesdays, Beginning January 14
Start Smart Basketball
Smart Start targets parents who want to help their child develop basic basketball skills like shooting, dribbling, defense, and agility. Each participant will receive a manual full of drills and lessons, a basketball and instruction from a qualified coach. Open to ages 5-6 whose parent is able to attend the 6 one-hour sessions.
Saturdays, beginning January 10
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism is operated by the government of Roanoke County. While our mission is to first serve Roanoke County citizens, recreation programs are open to everyone! We hope you will take time to explore the many great program offerings Roanoke County has to offer. If you think of a program that you don't see offered, let us know about it.
See you in the parks,

Scott Ramsburg

Marketing Manager

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Photo of Cave Spring vs. Staunton River

Cave Spring vs. Staunton River on Monday night. Photo courtesy of Meredith Young

Cave Spring vs. Staunton River on Monday night. Photo courtesy of Meredith Young

Meredith Young submitted this photo from the Lady Terriers Christmas Classic. Here, "Cave Spring High School's Girls Varsity Basketball team lost a hard fought game to Staunton River in the William Byrd Christmas Tournament," she wrote.

We'll have photos coming from Tuesday night's third place game in which Cave Spring played Salem, so keep checking back here on The Notebook.

Click here for a story about Monday's tournament action.

Barnes and Noble Book Fair!

Bring the family to the Barnes & Noble Book Fair at the Tanglewood Mall on Sunday, January 18 from 11-3.
There will be arts and crafts, story times, sing-a-longs and a visit from Curious George. The book fair is sponsored by the Jewish Community Preschool.
Pick up a voucher in the store and present it with your purchase - even in the coffee shop - and JCP will receive a percentage of the proceeds. Can't shop on the 18th? All sales using a voucher from January 18 to 24 will support the book fair.

Photos of Cave Spring vs. Patrick Henry in Holiday Hoopla

Cave Spring's Josh Henderson goes up for a basket. Photo by Stephanie Klein-Davis, The Roanoke Times

Cave Spring's Josh Henderson goes up for a basket in Monday's game. Photo by Stephanie Klein-Davis, The Roanoke Times

Click here for a gallery of photos by Roanoke Times photographer Stephanie Klein-Davis of Monday's game between Cave Spring and Patrick Henry. The Knights won 70-59 to take third place in the Holiday Hoopla Tournament.

Hidden Valley topped Osbourn 71-69 to take seventh place.

Click here for more on the tournament on varsity.roanoke.com. And here's a link to earlier posts with photos: click here for Cave Spring and here for Hidden Valley.

25th Annual Bees Club Round Robin Wrestling Tournament

Hidden Valley Wrestler Jon Alouf begins in the top  position

Hidden Valley Wrestler Jon Alouf begins in the top position

The 25th Annual Bees Club Round Robin Wrestling Tournament was held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Brookville High School in Lynchburg, VA with non-stop action on 8 mats.

In the Pee Wee Division Kale Doolan kept his rookie season perfect by improving his record. Kale won by 2 technical falls over his first 2 opponents where he dominated the Blue Ridge Wrestler 20-1. He continued his path of destruction over a Brookville Bees opponent 18-2 and then won by a major decision against Smith Mountain Lake wrestling Club 14-2 to win the Gold medal.

Cole Cowher won all three of his matches by pins over Jefferson Forest, EC Glass and Brookville for the Gold Medal.

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Photos of Cave Spring vs. Brooke Point

Coach Billy Hicks talks to the Cave Spring team. Photo courtesy of Curt Goetsch

Coach Billy Hicks talks to the Cave Spring team. Photo courtesy of Curt Goetsch

Curt Goetsch of Southwest Roanoke County sent in photos from Cave Spring's win over Brooke Point in the Holiday Hoopla Tournament's first day on Friday. The Knights won the matchup 72-56. In addition to this photo of Coach Billy Hicks speaking with the team, here's a link to a gallery with two more pictures, including one of the Knights' cheerleading squad.

Click here for the post with photos of Hidden Valley's game against Patrick Henry on Friday at the tournament and links to more Holiday Hoopla coverage.

Do you have photos from Holiday Hoopla? You can send them to news@swo-co.com and we'll post them here on The Notebook.

Photos of Hidden Valley vs. Patrick Henry boys' basketball

Hidden Valley High's Chad Earhart battles for a loose ball with Patrick Henry High's Paul Porter. Photo by Jared Soares, The Roanoke Times

Hidden Valley High's Chad Earhart battles for a loose ball with Patrick Henry High's Paul Porter on Friday. Photo by Jared Soares, The Roanoke Times

We have photos from Friday's game of the Titans vs. the Patriots at the Holiday Hoopla Tournament at the Salem Civic Center: click here for a gallery of game shots. Patrick Henry edged out a win over Hidden Valley, 66-63. Cave Spring won its game over Brooke Point 72-56 and advanced to the semi-final against William Fleming.

Here's a link to the Roanoke Times story about this game. For more coverage, visit varsity.roanoke.com

Were you at Holiday Hoopla? Do you have photos to share? Send shots of Cave Spring or Hidden Valley in action to news@swo-co.com

Christmas photo from the Lawrence family

Here is a photo of Mary Wynne, Fleet and Annie Lawrence relaxing at home on Christmas Eve.

Submitted by: their dog Halle, with some help from Quigg Lawrence

Do you have Christmas photos? If so, send them to us at news@swo-co.com!

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