Recent News

Monthly Speakers:

May: Chief David Hoback, Roanoke City Fire Department on how the Williamson Road Fire Station is supporting our community

June: Tom Cox & Robert Bennett present Star City Motor Madness 2009 - Event dates June 26th & 27th

July: Mike Conner & Entourage entertain us promoting Fiddle Fest

August: Pete Simopoulos will present Roanoke Greek Festival

September: Annette Clark from the Alzheimer's Association will present "The ABC's of Alzheimer's" and discuss the symptoms of the disease and the current research.

October: Mike Pendleton of Edward Jones will present "Pails, Buckets & Barrels" and Chuck Neely, CPA of Neely's Accounting Services and Tim Murphy, CPA of Kennett & Kennett will provide a "Small Business Tax Update for 2009"

November: Christopher Patriarca, Roanoke County, will present the Peters Creek Community Plan

December: Is our annual Christmas Dinner; no speaker scheduled

January: Derek Howell, Code Inspector, City of Roanoke Code Enforcement

February: Detectives Moore & Holt with Roanoke City Police Department's Computer Crimes Division "Scams 101"

March: Ed Murray, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Roanoke, Inc. will tell us about their activities and about the homes they have repaired.

Events & Festivals:

Star City Motor Madness 2008 was a hit! Not even the threat of rain could stop it! Don't miss next year's event on June 26th & 27th. www.starcitymotormadness.com

FiddleFest 2009 talent line up for July 31st & August 1st: Tony Rice with Mountain Heart, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Blue Moon Rising, Junior Sisk & Rambler's Choice, Sandy Ridge, Herschel Sizemore, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Big Country Bluegrass, Balsam Range, and more TBA in February. Mark that calendar! www.roanokefiddlefest.org

Greek Fest 2009 will be held September 18 - 20. Come experience & enjoy the Greek dancing and authentic foods! www.roanokegreekfestival.com

Don't forget the businesses that are on Williamson Road all year long for your shopping, dining, personal care and other needs!