October 22, 2018
October 23, 2018
October 23, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Roanoke County Administration Center
Regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are held at the Roanoke County Administrator Center - 5204 Bernard Drive, SW - Roanoke, Virginia 24018. The meetings are held at 3:00 p.m. Any changes to this schedule will be advertised at least two weeks in advance. The Board meetings are broadcast live on RVTV, Channel 3, and will be rebroadcast following the meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
October 29, 8:00 AM - November 1, 5:00 PM
October 22, 8:00 AM - October 25, 5:00 PM
October 20, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ South County Library
Bring your own cards and be ready to catch 'em? Guest judge will be at all our meetings. Ideal for ages 5-11.
October 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Share songs, play techniques, and learn the history of the mountain dulcimer. Beginning players are welcome.
October 20, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Mt. Pleasant Branch
Suspenseful Books Themes optional, snacks provided.
October 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Hollins Branch
Strengthen your immune system, reduce stress and nurture a positive attitude through laughter.
October 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Do aliens exist? Join us for a new paranormal program presented by Gary Foutz of "Unsolved Mysteries and Unknown Sightings".
October 20, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ South County Library
Discuss your favorite anime and maybe discover something new!
October 22, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Glenvar Branch
Let the DMV come to you.
October 22, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Vinton Branch
Get a little messy! Ideal ages up to 11.
October 22, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ South County Library
Learn about Overdrive's new app - Libby
October 22, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ South County Library
NASA is marking the the 50th anniversary of the Apollo program that landed a dozen Americans on the moon between July 1969 and December 1972. Join Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society to learn about Apollo and more!
October 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Discover why this quilting technique is still popular today! Led by Cynthia Yeager.
October 22, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Hollins Branch
Learn and collaborate with other writers in the area.
October 23, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Glenvar Branch
Open group for players. Call for details.
October 23, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Open Group for experienced players
October 23, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Hollins Branch
Learn about different robots, LED's and more! Ideal for ages 7 and up.
October 23, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Bent Mountain Branch
No cords allowed! We're playing board games.
October 23, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ South County Library
Pathfinders and more!
October 23, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Vinton Branch
Bring your own knitting, crocheting, or spinning supplies. Come craft and chat! Bring in your latest creation to work on.
October 23, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ South County Library
Join us with Blue Ridge PBS to watch "The Great American Read" finale.
October 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Participants will receive charts, information, and basic assignments. Day two (10/24) of the workshop will focus on personal research, technologies, and hand-on experience. Please bring a 3-ring binder, notebook, pen, and paper. Space is limited. Presented by Rayelle Williamson - Family History Consultant with Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
October 24, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ South County Library
Dress up for fun activities, games, food and fun!
October 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ South County Library
Rebecca
October 24, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Hollins Branch
Intro: Let's stick with the basics. We'll teach you how to navigate this spread sheet program. Fee $20. Register @ www.YourLibrary.us or call the Brambleton Center @ 540-772-7529.
October 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Glenvar Branch
Pumpkin Crafts (up to age 11) Franken-Stuffies (ages 8+)
October 24, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Hollins Branch
October 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
October 24, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ South County Library
A survey of 18th century cookery and cookbooks. Presented by Barbara Bowser.
October 25, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ South County Library
"Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist" by Sunil Yapa
October 25, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Hollins Branch
Come learn and practice this Chinese system of physical exercises and breathing control related to Tai Chi.
October 25, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ South County Library
Say hello to Cozmo! He's a real life robot that can express emotions, from curious to clever, playful to persistent.
October 25, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Can you juggle? Spin a plate? Try your hand at these cool Flow Circus today.
October 25, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ South County Library
Practice improv and acting for fun.
October 25, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ South County Library
Join us for a spooky and fun Halloween party! Costumes are encouraged.
October 25, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Glenvar Branch
Informal gathering of knitters and crocheters. All skill levels welcome. Join us any Thursday!
October 25, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Hollins Branch
October 25, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Vinton Branch
A support group for positive action and interaction as we move forward in our battle to beat Lyme.
October 26, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ South County Library
Join local artist and instructor, Claudia Moore, and learn illustration styles from Caldicott award winning books. Please register. Space is limited to 10 participants. Oct 26th - Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
October 26, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ South County Library
Get a basic introduction to Photoshop's tools, layers and adjustments. Prerequisite: Laptop loaded with Photoshop CC or CS6.
October 27, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Vinton Branch
Join Walk15 group leader Rachel with Walk Strong Roanoke for a 45 minute cardio exercise class.
October 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Bring your own chair. We're watching "Frankenweenie" on the patio (weather permitting).
October 27, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Reading aloud to animals can help children gain confidence in reading skills. Reading helps cats become socialized and ready for adoption. Sign up for a 15-minute slot to read with a furry friend from RCACP
October 27, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ South County Library
Cosplay, panel discussions, workshops and more. Preregister if you plan on participating in our costume contest! Event is for all ages.
October 27, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Glenvar Branch
The Incredibles
October 28, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Vinton Branch
Participate in "Can you Identify This", a fun game using your sense of touch and taste. This will be followed by a screening of the "Frankenstein" movie featuring Boris Karloff. Bring your own chair. We're watching on the patio? Ghoulish refreshments will be available!
October 29, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Glenvar Branch
October 29, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Mt. Pleasant Branch
October 29, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Mt. Pleasant Branch
October 29, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Glenvar Branch
October 30, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Glenvar Branch
October 30, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
October 30, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Mt. Pleasant Branch
Create your own Halloween horror story with this creative craft.
October 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Bring your own chair. We're watching "Young Frankenstein" on the patio (weather permitting).
October 30, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Glenvar Branch
Bring your favorite book. We will discuss books, have snacks and craft. Ideal for ages 7-11.
October 30, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ South County Library
October 31, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Vinton Branch
Trick-or-Treating in Vinton? Stop by the library for something sweet!
October 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will hold a meeting in Roanoke on October 25 at which the public will have the opportunity to get the latest information, ask questions, and provide input on the prioritization of transportation projects. The meeting will consist of an open house where attendees can view displays to learn about transportation planning, interact with subject matter experts, and review the proposed local and regional projects that have been submitted for scoring through SMART SCALE, an objective, data-driven prioritization process to score projects according to critical transportation needs. For this funding cycle, 468 applications for projects were submitted by 158 local and regional transportation planning organizations and partners across the state. Following the open house, there will be an opportunity for the public to provide comments about transportation projects and priorities.