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Roanoke Fire-EMS logo: red Maltese cross with three stars, blue center reading "FIRE EMS," and "ROANOKE VIRGINIA" around it.

Roanoke Fire-EMS Charges into Fire Safety During Fire Prevention Week

This Fire Prevention Week, Roanoke Fire-EMS is focused on using these everyday essentials safely with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
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Saint Francis Service Dogs Celebrates 2025 Graduating Class

Saint Francis Service Dogs is celebrating their new class of partner teams with a special graduation ceremony.
Best-selling author Beth Macy brings her new story, “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America,” to a Roanoke audience on Oct. 16.

Beth Macy’s Roanoke Book Launch to Benefit Virginia Western’s Program for Former Foster Youth

Tickets are now available for the October 16 event with author Beth Macy.
Three-panel collage: a couple posing at a Circle Design Studio backdrop, a white tiered cake with a red 20, and a couple toasting.

CIRCLE Design Studio Hosts Celebration Honoring 20 Years

Anniversary milestone underscores the firm’s evolution from a two-person team to a multidisciplinary practice influencing the global design conversation.
Blue promotional graphic celebrating 30 years of Reid's Fine Furnishings, with photo of brick storefront under striped awnings.

Reid’s Fine Furnishings Celebrates 30 Years in Grandin Village

Reid’s Fine Furnishings opened its doors on Oct. 1, 1995.
Hollins University logo: large green serif "HOLLINS" with "UNIVERSITY" in spaced capitals below.

Hollins University Announces New Low-Residency Graduate Programs in Children’s Literature, Writing and Illustration

Hollins University’s nationally renowned graduate programs in children’s literature, writing, and illustration are now more accessible.
Waynette Anderson celebrates the passage of HJR 605 with Virginia House Delegate Sam Rasoul and Roanoke Chamber of Commerce president Eric Sichau.

General Assembly Honors Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges with House Joint Resolution 605

Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges celebrates its 10th anniversary with a recognition from the Virginia General Assembly.
Monster Flea Market banner with autumn leaves, a woman in a plaid coat, and "NOV 1 Berglund Center" text.

Berglund Center Announces Return of Monster Flea Market

Running from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this event is set to be the largest flea market in Roanoke, offering bargain hunters and treasure seekers an unforgettable shopping experience.
In its first year, PORCH Roanoke delivered 6,751 pounds of food (equivalent to 5,625 meals) across the valley.

PORCH Roanoke Fills SNAP Gap

In its first year, PORCH Roanoke delivered 6,751 pounds of food (equivalent to 5,625 meals) across the valley.
Hope Center storefront with a white arrow-shaped sign reading "HOPE center" and a painted black tree on the brick building.

The Hope Center of 11th St NW Hosts 4th Annual Dinner Under the Stars

The Hope Center of 11th St NW is proud to announce the return of its annual “Dinner Under the Stars” on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

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The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.

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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

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Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.