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 …
Smith Mountain Lake Monster Contest
You have heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but how about the Smith Mountain Lake Monster? Well okay, even if there is not a monster in existence yet, Life Out Loud Films needs one for their movie production and is …
SML License Plate Still Available
If you have not yet ordered your personalized license plate for Smith Mountain Lake, you can’t let this opportunity slip past you. Not every community has the opportunity to get a license plate that is personal to their home, and …
Help Improve Your Community
If you live on the Franklin County side of Smith Mountain Lake you will be interested in this opportunity to make a difference in what goes on in Franklin County regarding land development. You are invited to share your thoughts …
Successful Movie Shoot at SML
Near the end of June, you may have seen what looked like movie crews and cameras around Smith Mountain Lake. You were not imagining things. On June 25th, movie director, Mike McKay, flew into Smith Mountain Lake to meet Sara …
Help To Save The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour
We recently received a letter that we thought was important to pass on to our readers: DEAR FRIENDS, PLEASE, EVERYONE, A LOCAL TRADITION MAY BE ENDED DUE TO A LACK OF VOLUNTEERS. THE SMITH MOUNTAIN CHARITY HOME TOUR MAY HAVE …
For The Love of Smith Mountain Lake
More and more folks are stumbling upon our lovely Smith Mountain Lake and finding peace on its gentle shores. Here’s the story of one such person. Sara Elizabeth Timmins’ career has included acting in various theater and film roles as well as …
Eastlake Community Church
The Eastlake Community Church of Smith Mountain Lake is excited about its recent purchase of a building to be used as its new Worship and Ministry Center. The purchase of the old Shoprite building on Hendricks Store Road is the …
Lake Effects Movie Gets The Go Ahead
Announcement to Smith Mountain Lake Community, from movie Producer Sara E. Timmins: I am happy to announce that Lake Effects has officially been green-lighted and will be produced in the Fall of 2010. I feel so honored to have such …
Diseases of the Eye
Unfortunately, the nice folks at Smith Mountain Lake are not immune to disease any more than people anywhere. Arguably, one of the worst diseases or illnesses anyone could get would be one that affected their eyesight. I learned recently that …