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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
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
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
This program offers short-term rental and/or utility assistance to those who have at least one household member with HIV/AIDS, where an emergency has caused inability to meet their expenses. Council of Community Services 502 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-0131 or councilofcommunityservices.org
Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Program
This loan program installs and renovates indoor plumbing to homes that lack it. Loan repayment is on a sliding scale. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4882 or tapintohope.org
Long Term Care (Pre-Admission Screening)
Providing timely screening assessments for clients in need of nursing home placement, in-home services or adult daycare. Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9991
Open Enrollment for Housing
Learn how you can qualify to become a homeowner. Habitat for Humanity 3435 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-0747 ext. 104 or jad@habitat-roanoke.org
Rapid Re-Housing
This program helps those individuals and families who are homeless and have limited resources to obtain housing on their own. A referral is required from a caseworker. Council of Community Services 502 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-0131 or councilofcommunityservices.org
Real Estate Development
This program builds, renovates and sells affordable, energy-efficient homes to low-income families and individuals. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4844 or tapintohope.org
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
This program helps veterans and their families find and stay in stable, permanent housing through intensive case management and limited financial assistance. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4918 or tapintohope.org
Terrace Apartments
Updated, energy-efficient apartments for low-income individuals or families who qualify. Accessible units available. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-9987 or tapintohope.org