Some Southwest Roanoke County members got a head start on their holiday shopping by attending Cave Spring United Methodist Church's Holiday Gift Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 7. Vendors sold jewelry, baked goods, and other items.
Check out our slideshow of the event above or click here for a more traditional view.
From doll clothes and jewelry to Christmas wreaths- the spirit of the holiday's loomed at the Brambleton Center Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors gathered together with their hand-made items and sold them during the craft show. We caught some of those moments on camera.
View the slideshow above, or click here for a more traditional view.
In honor of Veterans Day (a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good) the American Legion Post 248 will conduct their Veterans Day Poppy Drive, Friday, November 13, 2009, and Saturday, November 14, 2009, at the Kroger stores located on Brambleton Avenue and at Cave Spring Corners.
All funds collected will be used locally at the Salem VA Medical Center, the Virginia Veterans Care Center, and for Veterans in need.
Thank you for your support of our local Veterans, they were there for you, now you can be there for them.
For More Information Contact:
Robert Delano, Commander American Legion Post 248
The American Legion … Still Serving America
Phone: 540-389-9520
Also refer to The White House Proclamation for additional information regarding Veterans Day by logging on to http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/docs/proclamation_2009.pdf
Submitted by Commander Robert Delano of American Legion Post 248.
Our paparazzi photo crew will be at Friday night's Cave Spring - Hidden Valley game. If you want your photo taken, the crew will be set up near the snack bar. Just look for the SWoCo backdrop and the red carpet, and get in line! We'll likely be posting the photos online sometime Monday right here at www.swo-co.com.
But wait, that's not all! You can also get a SWoCo car decal while you're at the game. Bonus points if you get one and share a photo with us later showing you putting it on your car. Or your skateboard. Just not the neighbor's cat . . .
You can share your photos at news@swo-co.com.
The former Republican vice presidential candidate is on a nationwide book tour to promote her book, "Going Rogue." The Associated Press reports today that one of her confirmed stops in Roanoke -- and that many of her appearances are associated with the Barnes and Noble chain.
Barnes and Noble has two stores in Roanoke -- one at Tanglewood, one at Valley View.
So will we see the former Alaska governor at Tanglewood?
We're working on getting details about Palin's visit. When we find out more, we'll let you know.
Until then, here's what we know.
Cave Spring High School won first place in the 2009 Red Ribbon Week High School Competition sponsored by the Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC)! Out of the entire region's public and private schools, Cave Spring High School ’s SADD Club won first place. They were honored on November 1, 2009 at Hotel Roanoke where they received a $200.00 award and a plaque.
Cave Spring High School’s Red Ribbon Week activities included a display of a crashed car outside the school with the message “I was the life of the party, look at me now”, an enormous red ribbon display on the front of the school, and red ribbons that were put up all around the school. Cave Spring High School invited many guest speakers throughout the week to come and share their personal experiences concerning drunk-drivers. There was a school-wide door decorating contest with many creative themes and prevention messages. Also, during lunches, there were beer goggles available for any of the students to wear and attempt to perform multiple everyday tasks. During Red Ribbon Week, two public service announcements that had originally aired on Channel 7 (WDBJ7) were played during the morning announcements. The SADD club finished off the week with a “Wheel of Misfortune” game at the Cave Spring vs. Christiansburg football game. Students spun a wheel and answered a question about the risks of alcohol and other drugs for a prize. Congratulations SADD club and many thanks to the CSHS PTA, parents, and teachers for their support!
Pictured is (from left to right): Erin Smith (CSHS student), Ms. Susan Dobbs (CSHS SAP coordinator), and Sarah Murphy (CSHS student), and Kathy Sullivan of RAYSAC
Pictured here are the U12 Boys Champion (Cowboys) soccer team.
Top row: Coaches Matt Lucas and Ron Willard; 2nd Row: Bailey Wood, Jared Steele, Drew Lucas, Cody Hayden, Bennett Desimone, Sean Altice; Bottom Row: Paxton Daniels, Trey Willard, Deven Musselman, Nathan Mcvey, Travis Finch and Jason Quakenbush.
Submitted by Ron Willard
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Faculty and Student Recognition Reception and Program was recently held in Owens Banquet Hall. After a welcome and introduction from Sue Ott Rowlands, dean of the college, 64 students were presented with 18 different scholarships.
During the ceremony, Sara Equi of Roanoke, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences was presented the Mary Karen Read Memorial Scholarship.
The Mary Karen Read Memorial Scholarship was established in memory and in honor of Mary Read who was lost on April 16, 2007. She was a freshman majoring in interdisciplinary studies and was active in Campus Crusade for Christ. Read loved spending time with her family and friends, especially on trips to the mountains, the beach, and the lake and was happiest when helping others, especially children.
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Faculty and Student Recognition Reception and Program was recently held in Owens Banquet Hall. After a welcome and introduction from Sue Ott Rowlands, dean of the college, 64 students were presented with 18 different scholarships.
During the ceremony, John Myers of Roanoke, a junior majoring in political science and history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences was presented the Hokie Memorial Marathon Scholarship.
The Hokie Memorial Marathon Scholarship was established by Logan M. Thompson and Julia M. Kott in honor and in memory of those lost and wounded on April 16, 2007. Thompson and Kott co-coordinated a marathon in which 100 runners solicited sponsors and donated all proceeds to this endowment. To date, the scholarship endowment has received more than 1,300 gifts, for a combined total of nearly $150,000.
This photo is of the Valley AFC Arsenal U12Boys travel soccer team after their win on Nov. 1. They won 7 to 3 in Moneta against the FSC White U12Boys to clinch the Division Championship in the Blue Ridge Classic League. They ended with a record of (9-1) for the season.
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