As we have noted before there is a regular influx of new businesses to Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding communities. This is great for those of us in the lake counties as it means less driving to find the services we need. Here are a few of the latest offerings…. LOVE THOSE PETS, LLC – [...]

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Here is the latest Smith Mountain Lake event that you will not want to miss, especially if you enjoy arts, crafts and fine wine. Come and join the fun this weekend at Savoy-Lee Winery!  On Sunday you can meet local artist Linda Exley as she works on painting recycled wine bottles that have been turned [...]

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Are you new to Smith Mountain Lake? Or are you a business offering services to folks at the lake or who are considering making the lake their home? If you answered yes to either question, then the SML Visitors Guide is definitely for you. Just visit http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com/ and click on the link to get your [...]

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Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake think of Pilgrims and Indians when Thanksgiving rolls around. Others think of turkey dinner, pumpkin pie and family all together around the table. Whatever comes to mind at Thanksgiving, let us be overflowing with gratitude for all the good in our lives and let it set the stage [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to raise a family. We all imagine our family being together forever, but all too soon everyone is going in different directions. In order to keep any unity or focus on the relationships we have to purposely plan family oriented time. A great many folks at Smith Mountain [...]

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Everyone enjoys it when a new restaurant comes to Smith Mountain Lake that offers a mostly from scratch, focus on fresh food menu. And it’s even better when you can get a tasty, filling meal for under $10. But “Beyond the Green Indoor Golf ” offers that and a whole lot more. Beyond the Green [...]

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Several businesses at Smith Mountain Lake have special offers and announcements for the community this month. There is a cool new band made of veterans, free Red Sox blankets for fans, pet photos with Santa and more. Check out this months possibilities. The Bedford Humane Society has some great fundraising events scheduled for December. If you [...]

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Living in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is conducive to a peaceful, slower pace of life. The lake, the beautiful countryside and pleasant community are all part of a lovely package that inspires the spirit. Never-the-less we all get our priorities out of whack from time to time. This story is a great analogy and reminder [...]

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It is that frosty time of year again at Smith Mountain Lake. Time to batten down the hatches is you are going farther south for the winter. On the other hand, if you enjoy the climate of Virginia all year round, you may still get some good information from this article by The Lake Channel. General [...]

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Don’t forget to come to Smith Mountain Lake’s “13th Annual Flotilla For Toys Boat Parade of Lights”. (What a mouth-full!) Just in case you have not heard (or have forgotten) the details here they are: – This is a benefit parade to raise money for toys to give to needy local children. – November 27th [...]

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