Rock Painting June 17 and Sept. 9, 6 – 7 p.m. Use your creativity to paint rocks as garden markers, paperweights or with inspirational messages. Registration is required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar Sound Immersion June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2, 6 – 7 p.m. Bathe in the soothing sound waves of Angel Therapy Harps, tingshas, bells, drums, Tibetan brass bells, rain sticks and windchimes. Registration required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga June 16, July 7 and Aug. 5, 6 – 8 p.m. For ages 18+, 10+ with adult. Learn balance and focus in a new setting while practicing classic yoga poses and techniques. All equipment and leadership is provided. Must be able to swim. Registration required. $30 fee. Play Roanoke Carvins Cove Boat Dock, 9644 Reservoir Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2236 / 540-853-5360 or susan.herndon-powell@roanokeva.gov Summer School: How to Safely Enjoy the Sun (Virtual) June 9, noon – 1 p.m. Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States? Learn how to reduce your risk so you can safely enjoy spending time in the summer sun! Log in is free via Webex. Community Health and Outreach Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar Sunset Yoga Every Wednesday, April 14 – Oct. 13, 6 – 7 p.m. This yoga event is for all levels and focuses on stretching and breathing under the trees at the farm. Bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar The Great Greenway Tour (Virtual) Weekly, beginning Aug. 3 Challenge yourself and get moving this summer. Once registered, you’ll receive a “greenway passport,” weekly emails and Facebook posts with coordinates to a specific location along one of Roanoke’s greenways. Turn in your passport at the end of the program to receive a shirt and enter to win a prize. $25 fee. Roanoke Parks and Recreation Contact: 540-853-2236 / 540-853-6865 or lauren.woodson@roanokeva.gov
Upcycling with Mosaics July 22, 6 – 7 p.m. Come make beautiful mosaics and learn how this sustainable art form can also serve as a healing tool. Registration is required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar
HOUSING Emergency Home Repair This program provides emergency home repairs for low-income families and disabled and elderly persons. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4899 or tapintohope.org Energy Assistance Programs This program assists low-income households in meeting immediate home energy needs, including fuel, cooling, heating and crisis assistance. Department of Social Services Botetourt County DSS, 220 Commons Parkway, Daleville, Va. Contact: 540-591-5960 or botetourtva.gov Franklin County DSS, 11161 Virgil H Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9247 or franklincountyva.gov Roanoke City DSS, 1510 Williamson Road, N.E., 3rd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2591 or roanokeva.gov Roanoke County DSS, 220 E. Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-387-6087 or roanokecountyva.gov Salem DSS, 220 E. Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-375-3039 or roanokecountyva.gov Homelessness Prevention This program helps those most at-risk of losing their housing. Referral required from Central Intake. Council of Community Services 502 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-0131 or councilofcommunityservices.org Housing Counseling Program This program helps first-time homebuyers or those facing foreclosure. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4917 or tapintohope.org
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