🌱 Thrive 2027 + Roanoke Valley Holistic EXPO + Adoption Event

Roanoke VA

12 May, 2022

3:56 PM

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Good morning, Roanoke! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, May 13 off on an informed note. Here's what's going on in town today. First, today's weather: Cloudy with showers. High: 70 Low: 61. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Roanoke. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today: The Roanoke Regional Partnership is supporting businesses through a $4 million plan. The economic development initiative is a five-year plan called Thrive 2027. The partnership hopes that the plan will support businesses impacted by inflation as well as rising wage rates, materials, and energy costs. (WSET)The Roanoke Valley Holistic EXPO will be held at the Salem Civic Center this Saturday. The event will have massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, and reflexology services on-site for participants to try. Admission is free and the event will be from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. (WDBJ) Angles of Assisi will be holding an adoption event to alleviate shelter capacity concerns. The event will be this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. at RCACP in Roanoke. The shelter hopes to find as many dogs new homes as possible during the adoption event. (WSLS 10) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Roanoke: Tina Turner Tribute At Dr Pepper Park (6:00 PM) As You Like It: Mill Mountain Theatre At The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (7:30 PM) From my notebook: The Rescue Mission of Roanoke's Dock Sale will be this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The sale will include appliances, mattresses, and much more. (Facebook)Mandatory 10-digit dialing will go into effect on Saturday for everyone living in the 540 area code. Click to learn more. (Twitter)The first Breakfast with the Animals event is on May 21. Click here to sign up for this exciting experience at Mill Mountain Zoo. (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Apex Bail Bonds of Martinsville, VA — (Visit website) Apex bail bonds — (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Community Yard Sale (May 14) Antique Silver and Brass Restoration Services (May 18) Add your event Job listings: New Positions Available at Evergreene Homes! (Details) Add your job listing Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.