Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? See our picks for some fun local events.
Here are a few photos that Mary Sutphin took yesterday. This is what she had to say about each one: Photo #1: ”A cute bird looking at me thru kitchen window”. Photo #2: ”A lovely tulip tree – very beautiful – like a bouquet of flowers but no vase needed”. Thanks Mary for sending us for photos! If you have photos that you would like to submit, send them to news@sosalem.com!
Here are a few more photos from Barbara Krzysko’s ‘Signs of Spring’ series. These were taken yesterday and this morning. Do you have any signs of Spring photos? If so, send them to news@sosalem.com.
Here’s the official message from Doug Chittum of Roanoke County’s economic development office:
Three Roanoke County businesses were recently impacted by the flooding in Fargo, North Dakota. Integrity Windows, Cardinal Glass and Tecton Products each have facilities in Fargo, and they (and their employees) have experienced significant losses due to the flooding. These companies are coming together to support their friends and family in Fargo by organizing a Flood Relief effort here in Roanoke, Va. The following is intended to make you aware of the donation items needed and to ask for your help in promoting this effort within your company. Your kindness and thoughtfulness is appreciated.
Donations accepted today through Friday, April 3.
Where: Bonsack Kroger
When: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day
Items needed:
* Water
* Cleaning supplies
* Non-perishable supplies
* Pet food and supplies
* Gloves
* Mops
* Brooms
Does anyone else know of any Fargo flood relief drives underway? Or any other local connections to Fargo? You can let us know at news@sosalem.com
Photo above: Integrity Windows employees man the relief station:
Here are some pictures from the Salem Lacrosse League Lightning division held at Shawsville Middle School Saturday morning.
Pictured are Noah Moody who just scored his first goal of the season and Trent Cheyney playing goalie who recorded his first shut out. The final score was 12+ to 0. The other team was New River Valley lacrosse club.
Submitted by: Amy Cheyney
Do you have photos involving teams of players from Salem or western Roanoke County? If so, you can share at news@sosalem.com
A lot of folks may wonder: what does the Pride of Salem’s Colorguard and Percussion Theater do with the extra time after football season and outdoor marching competitions are over? Just like in the fall, they bring medals and awards home! Keep reading for a report on the Winterguard’s and the Percussion Theater’s season by (and photos courtesy of) Band Director Jim Paxton:
The Salem High School Winter guard and Salem Percussion Theater completed their season in Northern Virginia at the Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA) Championship held at both Potomac and C.D. Hylton High Schools. This concludes a three month season beginning in January, and involved traveling to competitions in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
2009 Winterguard
The Salem Winter guard was named Bronze medalists in the Scholastic Regional A class with their third place finish this past weekend, March 28 – 29. Performing their show – “Wade in the Water” (music by Eva Cassidy) – they placed fifth and third in their first two contests. T(hey placed first in their last two contests preceding the championships.) Their class was one of the most competitive in AIA, with over 30 groups participating in the championships. Members include: from Salem High School – Jameela Christian, Kelsey Wade, Kimi Bailey and Kelly Woolwine; and from Andrew Lewis Middle School – Kallie Altis, Jami Clark, Desirae Clark, Morgan Hartman, Erin Hazard and Hannah Wright. Of these ten students, only two had previous indoor experience, and the six eighth graders were new. Their Director is David Dickerson, and the assistant instructors are Lisa Rose and Megan Carr.
2009 Percussion Theater
The Salem Percussion Theater finished in seventh place in the largest percussion class in AIA. They placed third in their two previous contests held and were consistently complimented by the judges throughout their season. Members include: Emily Bixel, Lauren Browning, Tim Elting, Alex Bixel, Johnny Stoughton, Skyler Pierre, Calvin Padgett, Karah Huff, Amanda Kegley, Storm Frazier, Lucas Chaplin, Sarah Huff, Rebecca Hammond, Tiffany Schara, Logan Woolwine, Kody Shepperd, Thomas Petersen, Ryan Koon, John Guidry, Marisa McKnew, Evan Hill, Nick Cooper and Sierra Lewis. Their Director is Ben Newsome, assisted by Connor McBroom and Band Director Jim Paxton. Their show – “The Shapes and Sounds of Music” – was written by Newsome.
The Salem High School Band is busy preparing for its annual spring program – Opus – which will be held at SHS on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. The show begins at 8 p.m. with pre-concert performances by the ALMS bands at 7:25 p.m.
Kim Megliarese Takes a shot on goal With Olivia Raines giving support from behind.
Here are some photos from the Andrew Lewis-Central Academy Middle School soccer game, courtesy of Mark Shampine. For more photos, click HERE.
Do you have photos involving teams or players from Salem or western Roanoke County? If so, you can share at news@sosalem.com
Join us on Wednesday, April 1st, at the Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank as staff, partner agencies and loyal sponsors announce the start to this year’s 100% Juice Drive!
Join us inside our Roanoke Valley distribution center’s warehouse for a press conference to spread the word about the importance of this annual event.
WHEN: 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 1
WHERE:1025 Electric Road, Salem, VA
WHY: To help thousands of children in our region!
Join the Food Bank and its wonderful Juice Drive sponsors WSLS, Kroger, Acquisition Title & Settlement Agency and Member One as we celebrate the start to the 2009 Juice Drive!
Questions? Call Kitty Tabor, (540) 342-3011 ext.19 for more details!
The 29th Annual Chance Crawford Benefit Softball Tournament will be held April 17 – 19. The tournament will offer teams the opportunity to earn World, National, and State berths for N.S.A., U.S.S.S.A. and A.S.A. for one entry fee! The top four teams in each division will earn a World and/or National Berth.
Games will be played at the James I. Moyer Sports Complex (tournament headquarters) and local area fields. This year’s event will host the following divisions: Men’s C Competitive, Men’s C, Men’s D, Men’s E, Men’s Recreation/Novice and Women’s Division.
Registration Deadline is April 10, 2009.
Entry fees are as follows:
Men’s C Division and Men’s Competitive is $275.00 with Pool Play and Double Elimination Format.
All other divisions will be $240.00 with a 3-game format.
Make checks/money orders payable to:
The Chance Crawford Trust Fund
Mail to money and registration forms to:
Salem Parks and Recreation
620 Florida Street
Salem, VA 24153.
The Manager’s Social will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at the Roanoke Moose Lodge located near Whispering Pines on Rt. 311. The skills competition will be held at Moyer Sports Complex at 7:15 p.m. and will include a Home Run Derby, Base Running Contest, Hitting Accuracy Contest, and Throwing Accuracy Contest. The fees will be $10 per person per competition and participants can sign up that night.
For more information and/or an entry form, please call Salem Parks and Recreation at 375-3057 or visit the Chance Crawford Tournament Website at www.chancecrawford.org.
Submitted by Kristen Finley, Salem Parks and Rec.
April Events in the Roanoke County Public Library system, submitted by Michael Meise
Directly below are the special events happening in the Glenvar Library out on West Main, but keep reading to see the events offered to folks living in and around Roanoke County in the entire library system.
Manga/Anime Night
Glenvar Library
Tuesday, April 14, 6 to 8 p.m.
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.
Glenvar Library Teen Council Meeting
Monday, April 20, 4 p.m.
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.
Spring Preschool party with a guest appearance from the Spring (Easter) Bunny!
Glenvar Branch Library
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8
We have a photo gallery from Monday’s junior varsity boys soccer game between Salem and Lord Botetourt.
The outcome wasn’t what Spartans were hoping for, but the photos are still nice.
These photos are from Cathy Benson in Botetourt.
Do you have photos involving teams or players from Salem or Glenvar? You can share at news@sosalem.com
