We recently received a question from a reader about whether you could take the Smith Mountain Lake boater safety course online. We were pleasantly surprised to find that not only can you take your boating safety course online, but you can even get a video series of the course if you prefer. If you enjoy [...]

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Exciting stuff is going on around Smith Mountain Lake these days. School starting, Monster making contests, Movies being produced…….. Who in our neck of the woods would dream of becoming famous for their design and invention of a monster to go in a movie produced at Smith Mountain Lake? Few people that is for sure, but someone will [...]

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The health of those you love at Smith Mountain Lake may possibly be improved by a service or health care opportunity offered by nearby groups and businesses. Have you ever considered trying yoga? Classes are now available. Do you have a family member with Alzheimers? There is help and support in the area. Generation Solutions, [...]

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The weather has most definitely been on the warm side at Smith Mountain Lake this summer. Warmer than I can remember in fact. But for the sun lovers that has not been a bad thing. Many of us hate to see the summer change into fall, though I confess cooler temperatures are very appealing right [...]

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When thinking of buying your long awaited piece of real estate at Smith Mountain Lake, you may perhaps feel a bit overwhelmed with the details, particularly if it is your first home purchase. Selling your home can also be full of confusing and seemingly complicated tasks that can add stress to your life. The following post is by an author [...]

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When I first read this in some newsy email about Smith Mountain Lake I had to go and verify that it was true: Liza Minnelli w/ the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra! Hard to believe someone so famous is going to be just down the road from Smith Mountain Lake. But sure enough you can buy tickets for Friday, September [...]

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It is easy for the needs of folks less fortunate in the Smith Mountain Lake neighborhood to go unnoticed. Thankfully there are neighbors and friends who try to make sure things are happening to bring enjoyment to many of those who are having a rough time. The first item of note is a fundraiser to help [...]

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Bodies of water like Smith Mountain Lake call out messages of peace to me. I never tire of water. My family talks often of the day when we can purchase a summer home on the ocean or perhaps on a large river in the mountains. It is healthy to dream. And perhaps one of these [...]

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Our lives at Smith Mountain Lake are filled with blessings, but we all have bad days once in a while when we could use a bit of humor. I think you will find that the story below is one of the more creative and original bits of humor you have read for a while. So [...]

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There is a wide variety in taste as far as art goes and the art shows this month at Smith Mountain Lake may not appeal to everyone. However, if you don’t take a look or at least research the artist’s style you will never know what you may be missing. The Little Gallery is proud [...]

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