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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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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It’s not often that a main event of the season is hosted by Goodwill near Smith Mountain Lake. Even more unusual is that the event is a high energy fashion show called “Second Runway”. You have to come out for this one. It may be a one of a kind. You can have a good time with plenty [...]

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The 2010 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is in high gear. They are now selling advance discount tickets. That means if you buy your tickets now rather than the day of the festival, you will save money. Taster tickets are now $18 (will be $22) and designated driver tickets are $12 (will be $16). These advance tickets are good [...]

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There are a lot of great activities for the kids that go on around Smith Mountain Lake, and a pretty good variety for the adults as well. But when you can take the whole family together and there is something fun for everyone, that is unique. Even better still if the event is FREE like [...]

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Two interesting and tasty sounding eateries are having their Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings at Smith Mountain Lake this month. Now when a good restaurant has a Grand Opening, you don’t want to miss out on it. There are delicious food samplings and lots of socializing wherever great cuisine is found. In the case of [...]

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It is hard to believe it is time for 4th of July celebrations at Smith Mountain Lake again. But no matter how old we are we never lose our enjoyment of big sparkling lights and colorful explosions in the night. Watching the fireworks at the lake just adds another amazing dimension to the fun because [...]

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Near Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, there are plans for a marvelous event underway. The Horse & Hound Wine Festival is to be held on July 10th on the grounds of  Johnson’s Orchards located in scenic Bedford, Va . Tickets are now available for this exciting event. Check www.BedfordWine.com for locations or ordering online.  There will be [...]

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Some of the things going on at Smith Mountain Lake may have been passed over the first time you read them, so we are re-posting a couple of things that really need to be remembered, acted on or passed around to your neighbors. Take a look…  Sign up for your 2011 Smith Mountain Lake License Plate [...]

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Near Smith Mountain Lake is a famous monument to an incredible person, Booker T. Washington. If you don’t know Mr. Washington’s story, visit the Booker T. Website for an interesting read. In the meantime, come join us as the Booker T. Washington National Monument celebrates Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19th from 1:00-4:00 p.m.  There will [...]

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