Smith Mountain Lake News

Entries from February 2010

March Events at SML

February 28th, 2010 · Comment Now!

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is known for it’s beautiful scenery, gorgeous real estate, retirement properties, bass fishing and tournaments, and fabulously fun activities just to name a few. There is always a variety of entertainment, marvelous restaurants, and unique events happening around the lake. Here are a few of those events you won’t want to [...]

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Tags: Local Events

Enjoy Smith Mountain Lake By Houseboat

February 26th, 2010 · Comment Now!

While it may feel as though spring at Smith Mountain Lake is months away, in reality it is just around the corner. Two weeks from Sunday Daylight Savings Time begins! And March 20th is the first day of spring! Not at all too early to consider Smith Mountain Lake houseboat rentals.
I doubt there is a single [...]

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Care For The Elderly

February 25th, 2010 · Comment Now!

Do you have a loved one at Smith Mountain Lake who is feeling the effects of age and time? Are you unable to provide all the care you would like them to have?
If you said yes to those two questions then you have likely also found that it is difficult to find good care for [...]

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Frustrated By a Closed Door?

February 23rd, 2010 · Comment Now!

While Smith Mountain Lake is a wonderful place to live, life is not perfect anywhere in this world. We get frustrated by things that hinder our plans and block our footsteps. But there is a different way to look at closed doors that can make a positive difference in our attitude.
We need to learn to thank [...]

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Tags: Inspirational

Don’t Forget the SWVA Boat Show

February 21st, 2010 · Comment Now!

You don’t want to miss the Southwest Virginia Boat Show coming this weekend to Smith Mountain Lake. This year promises to be even bigger and better than last year, beginning with an enlarged indoor show/exhibit area.
There will also be a number of new exhibits this year including barbecue grill promoters, dock building companies, outdoor clothing [...]

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Tax Preparers

February 19th, 2010 · Comment Now!

If you need professional, local help to get your income taxes prepared this year, there are several companies that offer their services in the Smith Mountain Lake area. Remember to do your homework and call for prices and other details in order to determine which service is right for you.
FABER CPA FIRM, LLC  looks forward to preparing [...]

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Tags: Lake Living · Local Businesses

Black Tie & Blue Jeans

February 17th, 2010 · Comment Now!

If ever there was a party at Smith Mountain Lake that sounded just too fun to miss, this one may be it.
On Feb. 26th at the Elks National Home there will be a Black Tie and Blue Jeans Ball. A few of the more entertaining activities will include a Community Dance run by the McKenzies, [...]

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Snow and Your Garden

February 15th, 2010 · Comment Now!

Most of us at Smith Mountain Lake are working hard at this point, to keep a positive outlook about forecasts of further snow or precipitation. Spring seems much too far off and we are counting the days.
But besides giving thanks for the fact that our Maker is still Sovereign, those of us who garden can appreciate [...]

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Tags: Lake Living

Log Home On Lake for Sale

February 13th, 2010 · Comment Now!

You say you can’t afford to own real estate on Smith Mountain Lake, but this beautiful log cabin has deeded access to the lake and at a fraction of the price you’d pay for other homes.
Is there anything more appealing than a log cabin in the woods on a lake? And if that log cabin [...]

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Tags: Real Estate: New Listings

Last Minute Valentine Gift Ideas

February 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Nearly every couple at Smith Mountain Lake has a special song or two from their dating days. Most of us associate songs with important memories, like the day he proposed, or the first date or a favorite Anniversary get-away. One gift idea is to purchase or download some of his/her favorite music to an I-pod [...]

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Tags: Lake Living