This Week's Roanoke Area Events

Roanoke VA

09 August, 2021

12:10 PM

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ROANOKE, VA — Ready for a family outing? Your Roanoke Patch community calendar is a great way to stay up to date on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 a few events happening this week in the Roanoke area: 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 and 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, and 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 Microsoft Word: Just the Basics - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn about navigating the interface, creating new files, formatting, and more. Register online. This event will take place at South County and via Zoom. We will email all registrants th... Learn More As the Page Turns Book Club - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us to discuss a new title each month! Call 540-857-5043 for upcoming titles. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to fo... Learn More Solar Prints - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMUse ultraviolet light to create sun prints! Bring leaves, flowers, and other small objects to create your piece of art. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subj... Learn More Storytime with Skittles, the Chicken When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMEnjoy fun farm-themed books with Skittles, the chicken! Leave with a treat and craft kit to do at home. Space is limited. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is s... Learn More Art Exhibition: "Dorothy Gillespie Tabletop Sculptures" When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Art Exhibition: "Dorothy Gillespie Tabletop Sculptures"     Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center ... Learn More Discover RCPS: New School-Based Professional Staff Orientation When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Breckinridge Middle What: Event listing from Breckinridge Middle: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More The Babysitters Club Graphic Novels | Book Club for Kids When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMExplore the The Babysitters Club graphic novel series. Play games, answer trivia, and have fun! All participants will be entered to win a prize. Ideal for ages 7+.... Learn More Drama Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCome hang out, learn theater concepts, and work on a fun acting project for teens. Register online. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16750 Learn More School Board Regular Meeting - Roanoke County When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke County What: Event listing from Roanoke County: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Plot Threads Book Club - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMBring a fiber craft project to work on while chatting about a craft book you've read. Call the library for a list of books! Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is ... Learn More Holistic Chamber of Commerce - Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM This will be our last meeting of 2020. Bring a dish and network with holistically minded friendly people at this festive potluck! There is no charge to visit and learn about t... Learn More Chapter One - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Friday, August 13th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Friday, August 13 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMWe will read a chapter from a book followed by a themed craft. Ideal for ages 5-9. Space is limited. Event will be at the picnic pavilion. Register online. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/cale... Learn More 2021 Budweiser Summer Series- Jon Pardi When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Friday, August 13 from 6:00 PM to 10:15 PMThe ACM/CMA award-winning artist recently released Country radio single "Tequila Little Time," the follow up to his Platinum-certified #1 song, "Heartache Medication" and his Billboard To... Learn More Life-Sized Angry Birds - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMPlay a life size game of Angry Birds. Weather permitting. Register online. Space is limited. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patr... Learn More Check out more 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.