Have you heard about Serenity Estates at Smith Mountain Lake? If not, you probably will at some point as it is one of the areas newer developments and has an unusual twist to it’s existence.
Serenity Estates is a 205-acre subdivision with 11 (15 to 25 acre) tracts that cannot be further subdivided. That size of lot alone is an unusual characteristic. [...]
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Serenity Estates
May 6th, 2008 · Comment Now!
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10th Annual Iron Dog Challenge
May 4th, 2008 · Comment Now!
Not far from Smith Mountain Lake is a lovely little park in Franklin Co. called Waid Park. On Saturday, May the 10th there will be a wonderfully unusual event held at this scenic park.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office invites you and your K-9 partner to participate in the Virginia Police Work Dog Association’s 10thAnnual Iron [...]
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The Chicago Tribune and Smith Mountain Lake
April 30th, 2008 · Comment Now!
It never ceases to amaze me how far word travels of news here at Smith Mountain Lake. Most recently I found an article in The Chicago Tribune regarding the land at the lake that is being preserved by Appalachian Power. Surprisingly, I had not yet read about this and was of course caught off guard by finding [...]
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SML Christian Academy News
April 29th, 2008 · Comment Now!
Reprint of letter from Deke Andrews below…..
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT HALESFORD BAPTIST CHURCH HAS GIVEN ITS APPROVAL TO HOST THE ACADEMY FOR ITS INAUGURAL SCHOOL YEAR!
There could not be a more ideal site for us to begin our first year ofschool than Halesford Baptist Church. The location itself is extremely accessible [...]
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Christian Academy Taking Applications
March 27th, 2008 · Comment Now!
The Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is making good progress towards their plans to open in the fall. The community support has been tremendous. The interest of applicants for teaching positions as well as potential students has been overwhelmingly positive. Deke Andrews, Head of School says they are very thankful for God’s blessing in bringing [...]
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Sunset Cay Towne Center
March 22nd, 2008 · Comment Now!
Sunset Cay is a comprehensive development at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia where you can own real estate and have the security of belonging, as well as all the amenities and conveniences you could want in a community.
Sunset Cay is 550 acres of beautiful, scenic property with eye-catching panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They offer a variety of possibilities for [...]
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Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo
March 16th, 2008 · Comment Now!
Register NOW for Smith Mountain Lake Business EXPO on Friday, April 25th. It might seem a bit early to be mentioning something more than a month off, but folks at the lake are already getting excited about this upcoming event and there are limited booths remaining!
The EXPO is free of charge to the [...]
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New Owners at Penhook Boat Dock
February 11th, 2008 · Comment Now!
Smith Mountain Lake boasts many lovely boat docks which provide service for locals and visitors alike. In 2007 Kim and Karen Yee bought one of them, the Penhook Boat Dock. They have since made some nice additions. Wireless internet for all their customers, an expanded menu for the full-service grill, and a new floating dock are a [...]
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Virginia Western at Smith Mountain Lake
February 8th, 2008 · Comment Now!
It’s great when unusual educational opportunities come and practically knock on our door. Like the courses from Virginia Western Community College currently being offered here at Smith Mountain Lake. The college has gotten the instructors lined up to teach since the community has shown a genuine interest, and now they need some students.
The courses being made available [...]
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Christian Academy Announcement
February 5th, 2008 · Comment Now!
Today the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Board of Directors announced that, after a good deal of careful deliberations, feedback from the community and much prayer, they would be offering Kindergarden through 6th grade in the new christian school scheduled to open this fall.
They are very hopeful in their plans to add another grade level [...]
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