Educational classes, Grand Openings, Restaurant specials and all sorts of fun in March at Smith Mountain Lake.

NUTRITION WORKSHOP:  Local Nutritionist Jane Missel, C.N.C. is offering another workshop to share how you can prevent heart attacks, strokes, cancer and diabetes.  Session from 11:00 to 12:30 on Friday March 23rd at Westlake CC.  $22 includes lunch.  Call 540-719-0502 to reserve your seat.   For more details visit Jane’s website.   <http://www.askjaneaboutnutrition.com/> www.AskJaneAboutNutrition.com

Celebrate Opening weekend March 17 & 18 at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery with a Kite Fly! Bring a kite, chairs and a picnic and let’s watch the kites dance! Free. Starting this weekend, HHV&W’s Tasting Room and Gift Shop will resume complimentary tastings and tours Thursday through Monday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. www.hickoryhillvineyards.com, 540.296.1393

Join The Pointe Restaurant at Mariners Landing for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day.  Lunch and Dinner specials will be offered at The Pointe on Saturday, March 17 Call 296-1215 for more information on menus and pricing or visit  www.marinerslanding.com.

Come Celebrate the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day at The Landing Restaurant’s annual St. Paddy’s Day Party, Saturday March 17th.  We will feature Traditional Irish Food Specials, Irish Spirits, and Live Entertainment with James Wise.  Make your reservations today call 540-721-3028!

THE LITTLE GALLERY will feature BARBARA BURLINGAME from MARCH 1-30th.  An ARTIST TALK and DEMONSTRATION will be held on Thursday MARCH 15th from 1 - 3 pm.  Please call ahead to reserve your seats as space is limited.  Light refreshments and Drawings for an original by the artist and a gallery gift certificate will take place at this event.  Come enjoy and bring your friends!

Life Skills for Excellence: Women’s Wellness Network Workshop presents This I Believe as heard on NPR. Refresh and revisit your convictions! Tuesday, March 27, Westlake Golf & County Club, No Host Lunch, 11:30 -1:00, Cost $15.00. Designed for women’s personal & professional growth. Registration required Mary Anne Leslie 540- 721-1216 maleslie@lifeskillsforexcellence.com.