I am always looking for items of interest regarding our illustrious Smith Mountain Lake, and in the process recently experienced an odd sequence of events. Last year I wrote a post about the new drive-in theatre due to open in the near future at the lake and had not heard any more since. So I had [...]

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I have a little poster in my home that says something like, “Peace is not found in the absence of chaos or suffering, but in the Presence of the Lord.” Living in a place as lovely as Smith Mountain Lake can bring a great deal of enjoyment to our lives, but only God can bring [...]

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The 20th Anniversary Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is right around the corner and promises to be the best to date.  Over 95 quality food and craft vendors will be participating in this years festival, including of course, many award winning names in wines (see end of post for list). The festival and entertainment, to [...]

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According to Woodenboats.net, the 18th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, promises to be a fun-filled opportunity to cruise the lake, display your boat, and chat with other antique boat enthusiasts. The area offers one of the most scenic vistas on Smith Mountain Lake.  This classic boat show to be held [...]

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  September at Smith Mountain Lake is that wonderful time of year when summer is slowing from a boil to a simmer. And as always, there are items of interest to share with you about the activities happening around the lake. You can enjoy a fall festival, join in a ribbon cutting, take educational classes [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake Academy finally opened and their first day of school far exceeded everyone’s expectations, according to principal Deke Andrews. After the opening exercises featuring praise and worship, prayer and a brief devotional, twenty students were led by Christian teachers to begin their academic year. The joy of the Lord was overwhelming from the beginning and throughout the day. [...]

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The Smith Mountain Lake Striper Club is having a Fishermen’s Flea Market/Swap Shop on Friday Sept. 5th at 7:00 pm. at the Moneta Community Center. There were over 200 people in attendence at the last one held in March, which was a huge success. Any and all fishing gear can be found at the flea [...]

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