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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Smith Mountain Lake is the place to be if you enjoy live bands and a variety of musical offerings.  Several of the local wineries have begun regular weekend music/entertainment and there are other events as well. Many of them involve local and regional talent and a wide variety of styles. There is something for everyone. [...]

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An Appeal To Help Keep Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks Going: For over ten years the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company has been hosting the Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration at Parkway Marina. It is our majorfund raising project. Thousands of residents and guests to the lake participate in the celebration and view the fireworks. Expenses for [...]

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There are several fun events you don’t want to miss at Smith Mountain Lake, such as the Rockin’ Brews and Barbeques, a  family event with live music,  BBQ vendors, an inflatable play area for children, balloon sculpting, magician, etc. The local Business Expo will appeal to business owners as well as those who wish to own a business. [...]

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I know many of us are alike in that if someone does not remind us ahead of time about special events at Smith Mountain Lake, some we’d like to participate in are forgotten until it’s too late. So here is a list of some of the big events and activities coming up in the next [...]

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If you live near Smith Mountain Lake chances are you love the water. An obvious attraction for water lovers are boats. That leads me to mention the Southwest Virginia Boat Show which will be happening very shortly! On Feb. 25th through the 27th at the Roanoke Civic Center you can catch sight of every boat [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake businesses don’t stop being creative just because it’s cold and wintry. There are always coming up with something new to benefit the lake community and/or keep the economy growing. Join Mary Wray at The Artisan Center Along the Crooked Road in downtown Rocky Mount on Feb. 24th for their Grand Opening from 11:30am – 1pm. [...]

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Some years just seem to fly by…….I can hardly believe it is 2011 here at Smith Mountain Lake. But while I am still marveling at the speed of time, it is passing me by. I want to be purposeful with my days, making them a blessing to those around me as well as taking time [...]

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