Meanwhile, former student Heather Bhuwania shares this remembrance:

I still remember the school song and have wonderful memories of my time there. My favorite teachers were Mrs. Schifanelli (4th grade) and Mrs. Boone (5th grade). Mrs. Schifanelli read The Chronicles of Narnia to our class, and we drew pictures of a scene from each of the seven stories. Wonderful! I still have a "book" we created in Mrs. Boone's writing class. I credit her for my interest in writing. I would love to go back one day and visit.

Sincerely,
Heather Bhuwania
1989-1991

Do you have a remembrance you'd like to share? Let us know at news@swo-co.com or you can leave a comment below.

They are:

* Faunice Jackson, a sophomore majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Rebecca Kallen, a sophomore majoring in architecture in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.

In order to be chosen as a resident advisor, students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing, complete at least 30 credit hours, take a training course, and go through an extensive interview process.

Resident advisors live in the residential halls with other students and each serves as a peer advisor and university liaison to their student residents. They help to foster relationships between residents, plan activities and educational programs, serve as a resource for university and community services, and enforce residence hall and university policies.

“The Stocked Market once again promises to be the true kickoff to the Holiday season in the Valley, with more than 140 merchants from around the country and three days of shopping,” said Beth Cross, President of the Junior League.  “The success of our signature fundraising event allows the JLRV to continue the tradition of serving our community partners and bringing trained volunteers to the forefront of community service in the Roanoke Valley,” added Cross.

Each merchant features exclusive merchandise such as gourmet foods, fashions, accessories, arts, antiques, home and garden décor and more.  A complete list of vendors may be found on the Stocked Market website at www.stockedmarketjlrv.org. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit area community organizations enriching the lives of women and children in the Valley, including The Boys & Girls Club, Second Harvest Food Bank, Young Audiences of Virginia, TAP Head Start, Greenvale School, Presbyterian Community Center and the Salvation Army.

The Stocked Market begins with “Splurge,” a cocktail preview shopping party on the evening of Thursday, November 12.  This highly anticipated event gives shoppers the first opportunity to preview merchandise.  This year the “Splurge” theme is “High Class and Bluegrass.”  Splurge tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple.  Friday, November 13th, the “Sneak Peek” Preview Coffee begins at 9am.  Tickets are $15.  Three-day general admission tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 each or $9 at the door.  General admission hours begin at 11:00am on Friday.   To purchase tickets or to find out more about the JLRV, log on to www.stockedmarketjlrv.org or contact the JLRV office at 540-343-3663.  Tickets can also be purchased from any JLRV member, at StellarOne Bank locations, and Amrhein’s in Roanoke or Salem.

Organized in 1927, the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, VA, is a volunteer organization for women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  The JLRV has adopted Childhood Health and Welfare as its community focus for the next five years, seeking to address the needs of children and their families in the Roanoke Valley.  The Junior League of Roanoke Valley, along with 294 Junior Leagues in four countries, is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International.  The AJLI, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins, who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.

Submitted by Beth Cross, President.

Peace by Piece is an ongoing art project sponsored by the CRC to increase the community’s awareness of and interest in peace, tolerance and collaboration. The CRC is bringing together children from a variety of neighborhoods, communities and organizations so they can each create a quilt square to illustrate a story representing what peace means to them.

Reflecting the ties that bind individuals into healthy communities, each of the hundreds of squares will connect to one another and to a centerpiece containing an image of a dove, the universal symbol of peace.

“Once assembled, the quilt will embody the ideal that, when we work together, our diverse perspectives and world views are the pieces that strengthen the fabric of harmonious, sustainable communities,” said Alice Burlinson, chair of the CRC’s board of directors. “The quilt will serve to show that there is endless strength and opportunity within our communities because people see things differently.”

To complete the project, children were asked to convey their thoughts, ideas and dreams about what peace means to them on an 8-inch quilt square. With the help of Kim Weitkamp, a nationally recognized storyteller, the children were guided through the creative process using imagery techniques to write a story about peace.

Using these stories as a guide, the children created their quilt squares to reflect or illustrate the peaceful memory or vision described in their story.  Once the quilt has been assembled, the quilt and each of the stories will be on display in the Taubman Museum of Art.  The display will allow viewers to identify the corresponding stories and quilt squares.

Peace by Piece debuts at the CRC’s invitation-only annual meeting on Nov. 17 at the Taubman museum and will remain on display in the auditorium through January. On Dec. 3, children involved in creating the quilt will showcase their work to their families with an event at the museum.

To view photos of children creating the squares, please visit www.conflictresolutioncenter.us/peacebypiece.html.

ABOUT CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER

The non-profit Conflict Resolution Center offers innovative ways to resolve differences outside of the courtroom. The Center serves families, businesses, community organizations and governments throughout southwest Virginia through mediation, facilitation, training and restorative justice. To learn more, visit www.conflictresolutioncenter.us.

Submitted by Thomas Becher

Laura Tucker shares these photos -- all 238 of them -- from last week's Hidden Valley - Salem game.

You can view them in the slideshow above or in this gallery format.

Do you have photos involving people or events around Southwest Roanoke County? If so, you can share at news@swo-co.com.

OTHER RECENT COVERAGE OF HIDDEN VALLEY:
* Nov. 2: Photos from Hidden Valley - Salem football
* Oct. 31: Video highlights from Hidden Valley - Salem football
* Oct. 28: A few photos of Hidden Valley JV volleyball vs. Salem
* Oct. 27: Photos of Hidden Valley band at state competition
* Oct. 26: Hidden Valley participates in Passionately Pink Day
* Oct. 26: More photos of Hidden Valley - Pulaski football
* Oct. 24: Photos from Hidden Valley - Pulaski football
* Oct. 17: Video highlights of Hidden Valley vs. Christiansburg football
* Oct. 16: Hidden Valley Art Club holds haunted house fundraiser
* Oct. 15: Hidden Valley library holds book fair at Barnes and Noble Nov. 7-12
* Oct. 14: VHSL rating points for Hidden Valley football
* Oct. 12: Photos of Hidden Valley band vs. Blacksburg

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.

We've just updated our Roanoke Valley crime map with the latest offenses from Roanoke County -- and Roanoke and Salem, as well. The latest data covers two weeks of offenses through Oct. 31.

From Oct. 11 to Oct. 31, police reported one robbery, five burglaries, 11 larcenies, two motor vehicle thefts and one aggravated assault in Southwest Roanoke County.

You can see a map of those incidents here or you can search the map yourself, by date, location or offense.

Our data delivery editor, Matt Chittum, has more information how you can use the searchable crime map.

Also on our Datasphere collection of searchable data: Graduation rates for every high school in the state.

Order of events:
1:30pm ~ HVMS Eagle Band arrives for pre-parade entertainment

1:45pm ~ students assemble near the Gym for parade.

2:00pm ~ Parade begins

2:20pm ~ assemble in the Gym for special recognition and video montage'.

3:10pm ~ reunions "Through the Decades" in various classrooms (5th grade hall)

Light refreshments will be served in the 50's Cafe' until 4:00pm.

How exciting that Oak Grove's 50th Anniversary occurs during this school year and our children get to be part of the celebrations.   Mrs. Howell has been diligently working with all the students on songs that she has written especially for this special event.

Get dressed up in Black and Gold, wear a Tiger costume, tiger ears and tail, or simply carry your beloved stuffed Tiger....just come out and join in the fun! ...and what a beautiful day we're going to have, with a projected high of 69 degrees!

Please have your young Tiger at school no later than 1:45 this Sunday, and we will assemble them by grade level with their teachers escorting them during the parade.  The outdoor festivities will begin with our very own, Ella Hodson singing The Star Spangled Banner.

The Roanoke County Police Dept. will block off the parade route, which will begin in the bus parking lot and travel down to the main parking lot. Come early for best parking options, as the road will be blocked in front of the school at 1:45pm.

The HVMS Eagle Band will provide pre-parade entertainment beginning at 1:30pm.

After the parade, we will assemble in the Gym for a video montage of former and current staff and teachers as they recount their days when they served at Oak Grove.  There will be some special recognition, with a song performed by 4th and 5th graders entitled Possibilities, and a song performed by K-3 entitled I like School.  Thank you Mrs. Howell!
Special Thanks to:

* Mrs. Howell for writing and directing 2 special songs
* HVMS Eagle Band members and band director Mr. Elliott
* Boy Scouts for setting up chairs
* singer Ella Hodson
* Blue Ridge Copiers for the donated banner.
* Petal Pushers Florist
*  Sam's Club for a $25 donation
* Rke Co. Police Dept for ensuring a safe event
* Gwen and Peter Vieth for their numerous hours of hard work!
* Everyone who helped make this event a success!
* Teachers and Staff of Oak Grove for making this a great place to be!

Submitted by:  Stephanie Farmer, PTA President

In celebration of Thanksgiving, all Roanoke County Public Libraries will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, and reopen at their regular time (9:00 a.m.) on Saturday, November 28.

Book Clubs for Adults

Reading Adventurers (Adult Book Club)
Hollins Library
Tuesday (November 3), 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
6624 Peters Creek Rd.  Call 561-8024 for more information.

Vinton Book Club
Vinton Library
Thursday (December 3), 2:30 pm
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
800 E. Washington Ave.  Call 857-5043 for more information.

“Fourth Thursday” Adult Book Club
HQ/419 Library
Thursday (December 3)
Morning Club:  10:00 am
Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman
Evening Club:  7:00 pm
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
3131 Electric Road.  Call 772-7507 for more information.

Adult Programs

“Gobble. Gobble, Death and Trouble”
4th Annual Mystery Night
HQ/419 Library
Saturday, November 7, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
3131 Electric Road.  Call 772-7507 for more information.

Tween Events
(Tweens are Grades 4 – 6)

Tween Scene (Grades 4 – 6)
HQ/419 Library
Marble Magnets
Thursday, November 5, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
3131 Electric Road, call 772-7507 for more information.

Tween Scene (Grades 4 – 6)
Hollins Branch Library Library
Marble Magnets
Thursday, November 12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
6624 Peters Creek Rd.  Call 561-8024 for more information.

Tween Scene (Grades 4 – 6)
Vinton Branch Library
Marble Magnets
Thursday, November 19, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
800 E. Washington Ave.  Call 857-5043 for more information

Teen Events
(In chronological order)

“Read What You Want” Book Club for Teens
Vinton Teen Book Club
Monday, November 2, 4:00 p.m.
800 E. Washington Ave.  Call 857-5043 for more information

Vinton Teen Council
Vinton Library
Monday (November 9), 5:00 p.m.
800 E. Washington Ave.  Call 857-5043 for more information

Hollins Teen Council
Hollins Library
Monday (November 9), 4:15 pm
6624 Peters Creek Rd.  Call 561-8024 for more information.

HQ/419 Library Teen Gaming
HQ/419 Library
Saturday (November 14), 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
3131 Electric Road, call 772-7507 for more information.

Glenvar Teen Council
Glenvar Library
Monday (November 10), 6:00 PM
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.

Teen Creative Writing Club
Glenvar Branch Library
Tuesday (November 24), 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.

“Read What You Want” Book Club for Teens
Hollins Library.
Monday (November 30), 7:00 – 8:00 pm
6624 Peters Creek Rd.  Call 561-8024 for more information.

Children's Special Events

Pokemon Club
Grades 3 – 6
HQ/419 Library
Thursday (November 19), 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
3131 Electric Road, call 772-7507 for more information.

Family Event

Midweek Movie Madness!
Vinton Library
DVD movies shown on a large screen with surround sound system.
Wednesday, November 11, 4:00 pm
Up
Families Welcome!  Free admission!  Free freshly popped popcorn too!!
800 E. Washington Ave.  Call 857-5043 for more information.

Family Movie @ HQ/419 Library
HQ/419 Library
Thursday, November 12, 6:30 pm
Up
Movies played on a large screen with surround sound.  Families Welcome!  Free admission!  Free freshly popped popcorn too!!
6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.

Family Movie @ Glenvar
Glenvar Branch Library
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 pm
Up
Movies played on a large screen with surroundsound.  Families Welcome!  Free admission!  Free freshly popped popcorn too!!
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.

Family Movie @ Hollins
Hollins Branch Library
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 pm
Up
Movies played on a large screen with surround sound.  Families Welcome!  Free admission!  Free freshly popped popcorn too!!
6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.

Computer Classes
(In chronological order)

The Library now charges a nominal non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 per class.

November 2
Hollins Library Classes
“Keyboard and Mouse” 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.

November 4
Hollins Library Classes
“Computer Basics” 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.

November 9
Hollins Library Classes
“Word I” 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.

November 10
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Email I” 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.

November 10
Hollins Library Classes
“Word II” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.

November 11
Vinton Library Classes
“Excel I” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.

November 11
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Email II” 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.

November 12
Vinton Library Classes
“First Search” 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.

November 17
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Introduction to PowerPoint” 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.

November 17
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Introduction to FaceBook” 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.

November 18
Vinton Library Classes
“Excel II” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.

November 19
Vinton Library Classes
“Second Search” 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.

November 19
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Word Graphics” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.