25th Annual John Farber Memorial Photography Contest and Show Open for Entries

Calling all photographers! The Smith Mountain Arts Council seeks all photographers – casual, amateur and professional – to submit entries for the 25th Annual John Farber Memorial Photography Contest and Show. The show will take place on April 24-26, 2020, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 13586 S. Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121. Friday, April 24, features a free reception and awards ceremony from 6:30 – 8 pm with music from Riddle on the Harp. The exhibit is also open to…...

Lakeside Singers Seek Additional Voices

The Smith Mountain Arts Council invites vocal artists to join the Lakeside Singers for its spring concert season. Interested vocalists are welcome to come to an organizational meeting at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr, Moneta, VA 24121, on March 3, 2020, at 6 pm. This meeting is a potluck supper where singers may sign up and pick up the season’s music. Rehearsals for the season will be held each Tuesday evening at Trinity at 6:30 pm. The spring concerts…...

ALERRT Civilian Response and Casualty Care Training

Law enforcement division active shooter training program presents ALERRT Civilian Response and Casualty Care Training on February 27th at the Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Ave, Rocky Mt. Morning Session: 8 – Noon https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/eventRegistration/register.cfm?eventid=3279 Afternoon Session: 1 – 5 PM https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/eventRegistration/register.cfm?eventid=3280 POC: Randy Campbell, 748concepts@gmail.com Seating is limited to 50 participants per session – students m...

COFFEE WITH A COP

Come by to meet and greet your local law enforcement officers at Plateau Plaza, Rt. 220 North of Rocky Mount on Thursday, February 20th from 9 am until 10 am. Free coffee during event. Hosted by Arrington Enterprises and Bojangles....

State Park Lecture-Living with Black Bears

On February 9th, Dan Lovelace, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) Wildlife Biologist, will give a presentation entitled “Living with Black Bears.” He will discuss biology, behavior and how to avoid conflicts with black bears. Lovelace has been a DGIF employee for 39 years, is currently the District Wildlife Biologist for the western Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains. His work covers seven counties including Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania and Ro...

Soup for Seniors

FRANKLIN COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING TO CONDUCT 4TH ANNUAL “SOUP FOR SENIORS” FOOD DRIVE ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA, JANUARY 7th, 2020 – Winter is a difficult time for our older homebound neighbors and the choice between food and heat can be hard. Help make the decision easy by ensuring their shelves are stocked with warming soups. Please help by donating soup and crackers to the Franklin County Office of Aging 4th Annual “Soup for Seniors” Food Drive.  Your contribution will make…...