Roanoke: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Roanoke VA

05 August, 2021

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ROANOKE, VA — Happy weekend, Roanoke! Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Roanoke. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a barbecue, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and near Roanoke: Party in Elmwood - Roanoke City Special Events When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Thursday, August 5 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PMAfter canceling our 2020 season of Party in Elmwood, we are excited to announce Party in Elmwood will return for 2021 bringing 22 weeks of outdoor, live music to Elmwood Park. http://roan... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts and Guardianships and Live Q&A What: ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar <== Discover how to: -Avoid Probate -Make sure you control your life if you become disabled. -Keep estate private -Setup special needs trusts -Use a will vs living trust -Setup a medicaid Trust ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar ... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A (Victor Lewis) Qigong - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Friday, August 6th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Friday, August 6 from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AMQigong, pronounced chee-gung, is the study and practice of cultivating vital life-force through various techniques, including breathing techniques. postures, meditations, and and guided imagery.... Learn More Load The Bus - Roanoke County When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke County What: Event listing from Roanoke County: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMHelp collect school supplies for students in need! Join us at any of the Roanoke Valley Walmarts (Bonsack, Clearbrook, Salem or Valley View). Learn More Load the Bus - Roanoke School District When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke School District What: Event listing from Roanoke School District: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More First Fridays at 5 - Roanoke City Special Events When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMCome enjoy live music, amazing vendors, and great company while supporting your favorite non-profit organization! Gates open at 5 p.m. and the event runs to 9:00 p.m. Events are held in Dow... Learn More Market Bucks for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC participants When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Virginia Cooperative Extension - Roanoke What: Event listing from Virginia Cooperative Extension - Roanoke: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDetails Visit the Grandin Village farmers market on August 7 to claim free vouchers called Market Bucks. Seniors (65+) who show their EBT or P-EBT… More https://www.facebook... Learn More Yack & Yarn - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Saturday, August 7 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMBring your own yarn supplies to Vinton and join us to knit or crochet with others. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to fo... Learn More Balloon Tennis - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Saturday, August 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Saturday, August 7 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMPlay a fun game of tennis using fly swatters and balloons when you swing by for sidewalk browsing and holds pickups. Weather permitting. Available during operating ... Learn More My Robot Reading Friend - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Saturday, August 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Saturday, August 7 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMBook an appointment to read to Pepper the robot! One reader per 10-minute sign up slot. Ideal for new readers or for those who want to practice their reading skills... Learn More Martin's Shakedown Street Party - Roanoke City Special Events When: Saturday, August 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Saturday, August 7 from 5:00 PM to 11:15 PMLIVE MUSIC! DEAD RECKONING THE KIND LADYCOUCHGARCIABAND 6:00pm · $15 http://roanokeva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6235 Learn More Pour for Paws at Starr Hill Brewery - Roanoke Valley SPCA When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Valley SPCA What: Event listing from Roanoke Valley SPCA: Sunday, August 8 from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PMEach Sunday in August at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery, located at the Bridges in Roanoke,  $1 from every beer sold will go to the Roanoke Valley SPCA. When you stop in to enjoy a pint, bring a donatio... Learn More Dot's Drive-Thru - Roanoke Valley SPCA When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Valley SPCA What: Event listing from Roanoke Valley SPCA: Sunday, August 8 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM  The Roanoke Valley SPCA has established a monthly drive-through pet food pantry. Dot's Drive-Thru will take place on the second Sunday each month, from 12:00PM to 2:00PM in the shelter parking l... Learn More Teacher Workday - Back Creek Elementary When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Back Creek Elementary What: Event listing from Back Creek Elementary: Monday, August 9 through Wednesday, August 11 Learn More Bookmark Giveaway - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMCelebrate National Book Lovers Day! Stop by and pick up a colorful bookmark to take home and personalize with markers. Available while supplies last. http://www.roan... Learn More Reading on the Patio - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 9 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMCelebrate National Book Lovers Day by taking a break to read on our patio. Snacks provided. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patro... Learn More Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Tom Barkin Luncheon When: Monday, August 9th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 9 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMJoin the Roanoke Regional Chamber on August 9 for a luncheon with Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, who will discuss his economic outlook for ... Learn More Lego Challenge - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMFollow prompts and compete with friends to see what you can build. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follo... Learn More Back to School Orientation - Clearbrook Elementary When: Monday, August 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Clearbrook Elementary What: Event listing from Clearbrook Elementary: Monday, August 9 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More ReadingRoCo Book Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDiscuss the second book in the famous Earthseed series, Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. This award winning book continues to follow Lauren and the community she has creat... Learn More 6th Grade & New 7th/8th Student Orientation: When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Cave Spring Middle What: Event listing from Cave Spring Middle: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Storytime @ Home - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMChildren's staff from RCPL engage kids and parents in storytime! Sessions focus on introducing and practicing early literacy skills and activities for children an... Learn More Computer Basics (Two-Part Class) - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us for a two-part computer class at Glenvar on Tues., Aug. 10 and Thurs., Aug. 12. Register online. We will go over computer basics, including accessing the internet, searching, writ... Learn More Bridge Group - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 10 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPlay Bridge at the library with other experienced players each week. Register online. Space is limited. Please note that in-person programming is subject to change. Please wear a mask and p... Learn More Keeping Kids Safe Online - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMDo you worry about what your kids may be looking at online? Learn how to protect them when they are using a Kindle Fire or Apple devices. Register online. This event will take p... Learn More Back-to-School Open House (All Grade Levels) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Cave Spring Middle What: Event listing from Cave Spring Middle: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Minute to Win It - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMCompete in fast-paced activities and win a prize! Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest C... Learn More School Board Meeting - Roanoke School District When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke School District What: Event listing from Roanoke School District: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM The Roanoke City School Board will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School (2102 Grandin Road, SW). PLEASE NOTE:  The end time is an estimate. Click here to view ... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Roanoke Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.