If you have ever wondered if there were those in the Smith Mountain Lake area who were in need of your help, here is your opportunity. Two family functions are scheduled for the coming weeks to benefit children who will likely not receive any gifts at Christmas. Some of these children need warm winter clothing, [...]

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What a wonderful time of year at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia! First comes Thanksgiving and then Christmas and then another New Year right around the corner. So many blessings and so many great activities to participate in. You don’t have to have a lot of money to be rich. I feel blessed beyond words for [...]

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Everyone is preparing to celebrate one of our nations most beloved holidays this week: Thanksgiving. We all look forward to the day off work, the time with family and friends, and of course the good food. No matter how little or how much we may have, there are hundreds of things we can be thankful for. [...]

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Perhaps you are a business owner at Smith Mountain Lake trying to foster your employees untapped potential. Or maybe you are a frustrated son who can’t get your Dad to listen to you, or a wife who needs to be understood by her man. There are any one of a thousand scenarios that demonstrate the desire we all have to [...]

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Trying to avoid the cold and flu is a common battle this time of year at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. and in most places that are entering their winter season. While modern medicine says it is impossible to cure a cold or flu and natural practitioners argue differently, both parties agree that the length of [...]

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Just as you make certain that your lovely home at Smith Mountain Lake is ready for the cold months to come, so your garden needs similar preparations. It is not difficult to winterize your garden area and any plants that need help to survive freezing winter temperatures, and it is well worth the effort. First, [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (SMLCA) will be having an Open House starting at 6:30 next Tuesday, November 18th at Halesford Baptist Church on Route 122. They would like to invite you to come and see for yourself the difference they are making in the community. SMLCA is a private non-denominational Christian school offering Biblical, college preparatory education [...]

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Here are two fantastic recipes for the crisp, cool evening of November at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. Neither of them are complicated, nor are the ingredients hard to find. Best of all the results are delicious. You can impress your family and your guests by making something new for Thanksgiving or the next time you [...]

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If you have, or are interested in owning, a farm based business in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, then you will love this free workshop regarding selling your product. Experts in the field of agriculture and tourism will speak and answer your questions at this short seminar. Best of all it won’t cost you a penny. Tuesday, November [...]

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Are you trying to squeeze in one last little vacation at Smith Mountain Lake before winter sets in? So far the weather has been perfect for a weekend on the lake. Weddings are still taking place outdoors and there has been sunshine in abundance this month and since it is no longer peak season, you [...]

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