Roanoke Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Roanoke VA

16 August, 2021

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ROANOKE, VA — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Roanoke. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hot tip: If you want to see your event 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 and around Roanoke: STEAM Marble Roller Coasters - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCelebrate National Roller Coaster Day while learning about gravity and inertia. Space is limited. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke C... Learn More Teen Game Night - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday and August 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMDrop in to the teen center to play fun games! Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for weari... Learn More Evening Genealogy Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMAre you new to genealogy and looking for tips to get started? Are you a seasoned genealogist who wants to share your knowledge? Network with other researchers, ask questions, and and... Learn More Professional Development - No Students When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Breckinridge Middle What: Event listing from Breckinridge Middle: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Mad Scientists Live | Color Science - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us on Zoom as we explore the contents and experiment with our Mad Scientist kit of the month! Register online. Kits are available first come, first served on the 1st of each month. http... Learn More Back to School Night - Northside Middle When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Northside Middle What: Event listing from Northside Middle: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Craft Night | Cat Castles - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDesign and create a castle for your cat! Register online. Please note that in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines ... Learn More Wise Up with the BBB: Scams Against Seniors When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMThe BBB Serving Western Virginia discusses the most common scams and scam tactics targeting seniors. They will educate attendees on prevention, detection, and the recovery process of sca... Learn More Butterfly Gardens - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMBring your own lawn chair or blanket and meet at the parking lot to discuss butterfly gardens and how to plant your own. Register online. Please note that in-person programming is subje... Learn More Salem Terrace at Harrogate 2nd Ever [censored] Tournament Fundraiser When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Join Salem Terrace at Harrogate for a cookout & 2nd ever [censored] Tournament! Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Cookout 12 p.m. | Tournament 1 - 4 p.m. 1851 Harrogate... Learn More Microsoft Excel: Just the Basics - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn how to navigate spreadsheets, including formatting and editing cells, simple formulas, autosum, and print. Register online. This event will take place at South County and via Zoom.... Learn More Tech Time - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMDrop in to get help with your electronics. Schedule an appointment by calling or come to our scheduled drop in event. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subjec... Learn More State of the City Address 2021 Presented By: Appalachian Power When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THIS EVENT  Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. will present the annual State of the City Address to members of the business community at The Hotel Ro... Learn More How to Use Fulton Newspaper for Genealogy When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults: Thursday, August 19 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMFultonhistory.com has an amazing amount of historical newspapers available for free. Register online to learn more. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16808 Learn More Bent Mountain Book Club - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us to discuss a new title each month in the picnic pavilion at the Bent Mtn. Library! Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patron... Learn More Teen Takeout Book Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMIt's a book club with a bonus! Each participant will get a specialized bag with library books, snacks, activities, and goodies to keep. Library books selected are ... Learn More Mud Play - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMGet ready to be messy and explore your senses outside. Weather permitting. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patro... Learn More BINGO - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Friday, August 20 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMPlay BINGO at Glenvar. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for wearing masks. For more info... Learn More First Fridays at 5 - Roanoke City Special Events When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Friday, August 20 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 Do... Learn More Back-to-School Extravaganza - Roanoke School District When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke School District What: Event listing from Roanoke School District: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Haga clic aquí para español We will hold our drive-thru Back-to-School Extravaganza on August 21 at Patrick Henry High School from 9am to noon. While supplies last, each Roanoke City Scho... Learn More Survival Movie Marathon - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMSurvived the first full week of school? Celebrate with snacks and movies in the teen center. Vote on your movie picks after school all week then come and watch the winners on Saturday! P... Learn More 63rd Annual Sidewalk Art Show - Roanoke City Special Events When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 AM through Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 PMFrom paintings to sculptures and from photography to jewelry, the Taubman Museum of Art is pleased to present one of Virginia's oldest and most anticipated outdo... Learn More Roanoke Valley Dulcimers - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:15 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Saturday, August 21 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AMThis group is for sharing songs, playing techniques, and learning the history of the mountain dulcimer. Beginner players are welcome. Registration required. Space is limited. Please note... Learn More Market Square Block Party - Roanoke City Special Events When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Saturday, August 21 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMA downtown block party taking place in Market Square Park, put on by 202 Social House. http://roanokeva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6217 Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.