Maybe you think January is not the best time to be outdoors at Smith Mountain Lake? Well there might be more than know going on for outdoor lovers this winter. I know there are several of these activities my family will enjoy. How about a visit to the Danville Science Center in Danville, Va. where for [...]

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Don’t miss the 9th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival on November 5th. The whole family will enjoy a day at the lake with music, crafts and of course the spectacular competitive chili cook-off.  Trophies will be awarded for “Best Chili,” “People’s Choice,” and “Showmanship.” Chili cooking will begin at 9am. on [...]

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Somehow autumn ends up being my favorite season at Smith Mountain Lake every year. No matter how I may look forward to Spring, there is something in the air in the fall that is exciting and invigorating in a way unlike any other time of year. And though you might think all the fun leaves with [...]

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The excitement is building for the 2011 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival. Advance discount tickets are now available at $4 off the price they will be on September 24th and 25th at the gates to the Wine Festival. This is a fabulous event with fabulous wine, great food and continuous live entertainment/music. Taster tickets are $18 [...]

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I’m sure most of you are appreciating the cooler temperatures at Smith Mountain Lake this month. It has been one amazingly hot summer and while we hope the sunshine is not over, September has ushered in some sweeter, less humid days. Even though summer is beginning to fade, the fun keeps on keeping on and [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake’s business community is well and alive and ready to help you improve the quality and efficiency of your business. Below you will find information on several different events of importance to those owning a local business. The SML Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new networking event called “Connect SML”. Come prepared [...]

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The stars will be out October 7 at Smith Mountain Lake Virginia as the cast of “Lake Effects” returns to the area for the screening of Life Out Loud Films’ family film. The film began principal photography one year ago and the Smith Mountain Lake community will be the first to screen the film. The [...]

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We can all appreciate the importance of preserving historical treasures in and around the Smith Mountain lake area, and this is an opportunity to step up and do our part. Let your voice be heard speaking for the endangered artifacts of our area’s American heritage by voting for Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts. The Virginia Association [...]

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Good stuff is going on at Smith Mountain Lake in the near future. First you can join in the next “After 5 Jive” musical event on Aug. 4th at the Westlake Towne Center near Kroger. Cost is $5 with children 10 and under free. There will be a play area for the kids with inflatable [...]

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Although Smith Mountain Lake is a lake community and not exactly the big city, it is fully integrated into the computer age. Most of our businesses and places of entertainment depend on the computer and often internet marketing, to be found and to increase their business. If you are someone who needs to learn more [...]

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