Roanoke Valley Family Magazine August 2021

August 2021

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Inside August 8 Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day 22 Selling Your Home in the Fall

Curtis Burchett explains why the fall may be the perfect time to put your home on the market

12 Baby Food Around the World

Ever wonder what babies eat in other countries?

16 Kids Eat Free Presented by Launching Pad

24 Recipe of the Month Mediterranean Chicken

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The Buzz About Sugar Originally Published in 2016, This article explains how sugar is impacting the youth of today,

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Learn what is happening in schools this year

40 Children Helping Children 32 Play DIY

Build a playhome for your children!

36 Local Event Calendar

45Back To School Dates See when schools are going back in session around the region

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Leading Off With this issue, we celebrate 100 issues of family news, information and fun. We cannot believe it has been that many issues, but our magazine rack in our office shows us otherwise!

To celebrate - we have picked out a few of our favorite articles from our first 100 issues and reprinted them!

Nearly 10 years ago we started this publication in order to help young families like ours learn about Roanoke and what it has to offer for famiies. Along the way, we have learned a lot about not only Roanoke, but all of the wonderful businesses and services we have in our region.

When we published our first issue back in September 2012, Roanoke had no Chipotle restaurants (now we have 3, soon to be 6!). The diverging diamond at Valley View was a dream and Carilion and VT had not broken ground on their Medical School.

All this is to say, we are old! We have been around for awhile now we have seen Roanoke become stronger and bigger and an even better place for families.

We hope that the next 100 issues will allow current and future Roanoke families to experience similar growth for our region!

Over these 100 issues, we have printed over 1 MILLION COPIES and designed over 5,000 PAGES while winning SEVEN national Awards! Thank you to all of our readers and thank Local magazines have come and gone during you to all of our sponsors! Here is to these 100 issues as well! City Magazine, another 100 Issues!

Bella, THIS!, The Scene and Poppyseed have all fallen by the wayside as we have continued to grow.

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BREAKFAST

The Most Important Meal of the Day Breakfast jumpstarts your brain, body and starts your day off right. Studies have found that students who have a filling and healthy breakfast perform better in school. Adults are more productive at work and can maintain a healthy weight if they don’t skip the first meal of the day. Of course it’s difficult to create healthy breakfasts consistently- especially if you’re a night owl. Use these recipes and tips to give your day a boost!

Pancakes Is there a more quintesentially American breakfast than pancakes? While many families consider pancakes to be too fussy and messy for an everyday meal, they can actually be great for on-the-go mornings!

You can prepare your mix the night before, stored in a large covered measuring cup in your fridge. Heat up your pan or griddle when you wake up and start the coffee maker and you’ll be ready to begin your day with just one dirty pan after breakfast.

Pancakes are also a great way to sneak in more vegetables and fresh fruits into

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your child’s diet. You can top their plate with fresh berries and a teaspoon of jam instead of sugar syrup. Finely shred up to two cups of zuchinni and add to your favorite pancake recipe with a tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice for a pancake that taste just like grandma’s delicious zuchinni bread!

Of course, pancakes are a great choice for a sweeter breakfast too. You can mix in chocolate and candy pieces, crushed nuts, chopped fruit, even caramel sauce right into your batter to create a delectable pancake. Don’t forget to top off with whipped cream!

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Sweet Cakes Sprinkle raspberries and white chocolate chips for a sweet morning treat.

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You can make a healthy and yummy oatmeal overnight!

Eggs Eggs are the first choice for so many families because they are a wonderful balance of delicious and healthy. However, so many families get stuck in a rut with their eggs, and end up becoming bored with breakfast!

Eggs can be a great backdrop to so many different flavors. You can also shake things up by changing the way you serve your eggs.

Simple hardboiled eggs with toast and jam are great for teens who don’t have much time in the morning. For those looking for some spice in the morning, scrambled eggs with cheese and salsa is a perfect recipe.

Oatmeal Oatmeal has been a classic breakfast choice but is often overlooked as boring, simple or even plain. Oatmeal can pack quite a punch on your palette!

Overnight oatmeal is a great away to save time in the morning.

It also allows you to serve oatmeal cool for those steamy days when you don’t want to work over a hot stove. To create overnight oatmeal, soak old-fashioned rolled oats in a milk of your choice (It’s great with dairy, soy, almond and cashew milks!) and add in your favorite fresh fruits or flavor additions.

It will keep in your fridge for 2-4 days without mixed fruit.

If you’re feeling adventurous you can try other grains as well such as Amaranth, Spelt or Farro for different flavors and health support. Kids often enjoy a swirl of jam or sweet cream in their bowl. Don’t forget the classic combo of sliced banana and a spoonful of peanut butter either.

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To save time (and dirty dishes) in the mornings, you can create small quichelike egg cups in a muffin tin with various flavorings. In a large muffin tin, add in different toppings such as bell pepper, cheese, ham, bacon and cover with scrambled eggs until 2/3 full. Bake in an oven at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Once cool, wrap in plastic wrap or store in a plastic freezer tub. Freeze for up to 2-3 weeks, to serve re-heat in toaster oven. They are also great to take to work or school for lunches.

Yogurt Yogurt is the best choice for a quick, do it yourself breakfast for the whole family. A simple cup of yogurt is a blank canvas for any sort of flavor you may like. You can keep the texture smooth and add in jams, peanut butter or pureed fruits. If you want more crunch and texture, crushed nuts, cereal, shredded coconut and chopped fruits.

You can surprise your kids with yogurt popsciles for breakfast by layering fruit, yogurt and a sprinkle of granola into a popsicle mold the night before.

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Overnight Oatmeal Simple, customizable overnight oatmeal makes for a quick, delicious and healthy breakfast the next morning. Serves 1.

Ingredients ½ cup milk (dairy, almond, cashew or coconut works!) ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats Optional suggestions: Yogurt, chia seeds, fruit (fresh or dried), nuts, nut butter, seeds, protein powder, granola, coconut, spices, citrus zest and vanilla extract Directions Add the desired amounts of milk and oats to a jar or container and give them a good stir. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.

In the morning, add additional liquid if you’d like. Once you achieve the desired consistency, top with fruit, nuts, nut butter, seeds, protein powder, granola, coconut, spices, zest or vanilla extract.

The oatmeal will last 2-4 days in the fridge without fruit mixed in.

Zuchinni Bread Pancakes Add a sneaky serving of vegetables to a classic breakfast food. Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup chopped, toasted pecans Directions Whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large bowl.

Whisk eggs, milk, butter, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add wet ingredients and whisk until combined.

Fold in the zucchini and nuts.

Cook pancakes on medium heat with liberal cooking spray. Make pancakes about 4 inches wide and cook each side for 1-3 minutes. Serve hot with butter.

2 cups shredded zucchini 1 ¼ cups white whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend ¼ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons melted butter

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Baby

World

Join us on a culinary journey that delves into what is traditionally considered one of the least appetizing sections of the cuisine world: baby food.

Often times, this subject is a hot topic and point of contention for new moms, who are diligently seeking the best for their teething toddlers. So, what should we be feeding our children as they make the tricky transition from breast-milk to solid food? Well, the jury’s still out, but according to The Daily Meal, mothers in the United States generally start their children on soft cereals after six months of breast feeding. Other cultures, however, have their own ideas and traditions about the best solid food starter. From seaweed to ground shrimp to yak butter tea, take a look at what’s being served up as baby food around the globe!

Europe • The Swedes come closest to our tastes with their dietary choices for infants as they usually serve mashed

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fruit and veggies. Additionally, they will sometimes feed them välling, a grainy cereal combined with canola, palm oil, and powdered milk.

• France feeds its youth foods of much heartier stock, such as warm leek soup mixed with fresh spinach and flavorful beets. As the children celebrate their first birthdays, they graduate to soft, crumbling cheeses and couscous.

Africa • In Kenya, mothers feed their babies a local dish called ngwaci, a puree of sweet potatoes.

• Across the Saharan desert in Nigeria, six month olds are fed traditional and adult cuisine that’s been taken to a blender and pureed. One dish com

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monly considered a starter meal is gbegiri, beans combined with yam flour.

Asia • In India, children are served Khichdi, a dish of rice and veggies generously spiced with cumin, coriander, mint, and cinnamon, prepping their pallets for the fiery cuisine ahead.

• The Vietnamese pride themselves on the warm porridges and broths they feed to their kids; their soups are marinated with pork bones and fish sauce. For even more flavoring, they add ground shrimp, potatoes, butternut squash, and, if that wasn’t enough, cereal.

• High in the mountains of Tibet, babes clothed in wool are fed a paste called tsampa, which is finely ground barley flour mixed in yak butter tea.

• Over the Great Wall in China, dishes of rice with diced fish, shredded carrots, seaweed, or soft eggs are spoonfed to children of four months old.

• In Japan, most babies are served a combination of miso soup and Okayu, a rice porridge topped with veggies, dried fish, or mashed pumpkin.

The Americas • Closer to home in Mexico and Central America, parents serve rice, beans, and soups to their little ones. Additionally, so as to encourage their infants to eat fruit, they’ve even been known to sprinkle chili powder and lime juice onto apples, pears, and oranges.

• According to Plum Organics, babies in the Dominican Republic feast on creme de habichuelas, pureed black and kidney beans, until they reach six or seven months old.

• So, which meal is the best for your child? There truly is no right answer.

Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of preference. So, the next time you are out shopping for baby food, don’t feel confined to cereal and milk. Be creative! Dig up some old family recipes! Explore your roots! The nutritional benefits might be worth the experimentation.

• Jamaica’s taste buds run much sweeter as parents use soft fruits like custard apples, mango, banana, papaya, and naseberry with honey to introduce infants to solid foods in addition to their daily regiment of milk.

• Finally, in the harsh cold of Alaska, the Inuits wean their children off of milk with a nine month long combination of seal blubber and seaweed.

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Dear Teacher

By Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts

Learn About what Is Happening in Classrooms This Year

Parents: There are definitely a lot of unknowns about how your children’s classes will look like when they return to them this fall. It is expected that most schools at all levels will have students back in person in the physical classroom.

However, many schools will also have a virtual option for families whose children have immune disorders or other problems. It is expected that most virtual learning, especially at the elementary level, will be done by a fully virtual teacher rather than a classroom teacher. Furthermore, children who are exposed to COVID and need to quarantine may still need access to online learning to keep up with their peers.

We advise parents to keep up to date with what is happening in their local schools. It could vary widely from district to district! No matter what your children’s schools will look like, it is clear according to all the experts that most will not have learned what they would have learned without the disruption of the Pandemic! This is especially true for those children who have a special education diagnosis. Many were not able to receive the accommodations that they were entitled to on their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

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It is very important this year for parents to attend Back to School Nights to learn first-hand how their children’s teachers are planning on handling any learning deficiencies their children may have suffered. There has been a wide variance in how much students have learned in online programs. Teachers are potentially in the dark about what their students learned last year because of the lack of standardized testing data. For all of these reasons, you really need to hear directly from the teachers on Back to School Nights about what their curriculum will look like for your children and how they plan to close any learning deficiencies.

There are two things that can help you see where your elementary and middle children currently are academically. One is to determine their reading level. The San Diego Quick Assessment test will quickly provide you with this information. You can find it online and on our dearteacher website. Two, you will find it to be helpful to know what your children should have learned last year in most of their subjects. It is easy to find this information. Just go to your state’s education department website. Type in curriculum or content standards and the grade you are looking for.

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The Importance of Reading to Your Children Question: I know that it is important to read out loud to young children. During the Pandemic, I have been reading a lot to my younger children. Should I also have been reading to my older children in middle school and high school? At what age should you stop reading to children? – Wondering Answer: Your question is a concern of many parents. While many parents stop reading to their children when they are able to read on their own, it is very beneficial to continue reading to children even in their early teen years. Research shows that reading aloud to school children of all ages will definitely improve not only reading skills but also listening skills and academic performance.

Unfortunately, the percentage of parents who read aloud to older children drops drastically for children over the age of 5. This is way too early to stop reading to your children. When

surveyed, older children say that they enjoy read-aloud time. In fact, children of all ages enjoy listening to a good story. Did you know that reading aloud to children helps them to Build vocabulary Increase comprehension Hear good modeling of how to read Improve listening skills Discover longer books like the classics Help improve discussion skills Broaden knowledge of different genres Promote reading beyond schoolwork.

Lessen time spent on electronic devices Give them an understanding of more sophisticated concepts Cement ties between parents and children

tions will help you and your children talk about the stories that you are reading to them: Do you think this story could really happen? Why? Why not?

Did you think a certain event in the book was funny or sad?

Would you like to be friends with a character in the book?

If you were the major character in the book, what would you have done differently?

Would you like to be able to do something the hero of the book did?

Good readers succeed in school. Poor readers have far more problems with subjects that require considerable reading. Help your children regardless of their age to become active readers who are engaged with the printed page. This is very important for your children’s ability to comprehend what they are reading. The following ques-

Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher.com and to learn more about helping their children succeed in school visit the dearteacher website.

Besides reading fiction to your children, be sure to include interesting nonfiction works that will add to their knowledge of the world.

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Monday • Famous Anthony’s 3 PM - Close • 1 child per paid adult All Locations in Roanoke, Salem, & Vinton (540) 362-1400 • Buffalo Wild Wings 4 PM - 9 PM • 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult All Locations (540) 725-9464 • El Rio Mexican Grill All Day • 10 & under, 1 child per paid adult 4208 Electric Rd., Roanoke (540) 685-4343 • Firehouse Subs All Day • 11 & under, 2 children per paid adult combo,dine in Blacksburg (540) 961-0371 • The Green Goat All Day • 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult 802 Wiley Dr. SW, Roanoke (540) 904-6091

Tuesday • Denny’s 4 PM - 10 PM • 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult All Locations Roanoke & Salem (540) 389-5074 • Macado’s 4 PM - 9 PM • 12 & under, $1 child meal per paid adult All Locations in Roanoke & Salem (540) 776-9884 • McAlister’s Deli 5 PM - Close • 2 children per paid adult 2063 Colonial Ave., Roanoke (540) 204-4407 • Town Center Tap House All Day • 12 & under, 2 children per paid adult 90 Town Center St., Daleville (540) 591-9991 • Firehouse Subs All Day • 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult Colonial Ave, Town Square

& Salem only (540) 345-3131 • Pizza Hut 5 PM - Close • 10 & under, free buffet per paid adult 1016 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke (540) 362-3834 • K&W All Day • 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult Hershberger Rd. Roanoke (540) 563-4977

Wednesday • Dogwood 4 PM - Close • 10 & under, per paid adult 106 E. Lee Ave., Vinton (540) 343-6549

Thursday • The Roanoker 4:30 PM - Close • 10 & under, 2 children per paid adult 2522 Colonial Ave., Roanoke (540) 344-7746 • Jerry’s Family Restaurant 4 PM - Close • 6 & under, 1 child per adult meal purchase 1340 E. Washington Ave., Vinton (540) 343-4400

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Saturday • Famous Anthony’s 12 PM - Close • 1 child per adult meal All Locations Roanoke, Salem, Vinton (540) 362-1400

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• Local Roots 5 PM -7 PM • 5 & under eat for free, discount for ages 5-7 per paid adult 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke (540) 206-2610 • T.G.I.Fridays All Day • 12 & under 1 with paying adult 4869 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke (540) 362-1475 • Moe’s Southwestern Grill All Day • 1 free per paid adult All Roanoke & Blacksburg locations • Firehouse Subs All Day • 12 and Under 1 free per paid adult Keagy Road, Roanoke 540-204-4471 • Rodeo Grande All Day • 12 and Under 1 free per paid adult Valley View, Roanoke 540-206-2296 • Lew’s Restaurant SW All Day • 12 and Under 2 free per paid adult Walnut Avenue, Roanoke 540-682-5925

Roanoke Valley Family Magazine publishes these deals for informational purposes only. A Listing here does not guarantee a discount at any of the mentioned restaurants.

Promotions often change without notice and we recommend calling the restaurant to confirm any discount before arrival.

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Children g n i p l He Children

By Courtney Cutright

Derek DeVault of Roanoke County is saving the world by recycling – one aluminum soda can tab top at a time.

The Burlington Elementary School student set up a collection box at his school. Once a year he and his family deliver the tab tops to the

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia, which provides nocost lodging and respite for families of hospitalized children.

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Children, by nature, are and want to be

compassionate

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Whether you are looking for a local charity to support this holiday season or an effort to support year round, the Roanoke Valley is filled with organizations that rely on community support and offer ways to teach young people about giving.

“The tab tops are a great way to get young children involved with us and the idea of children helping other children and families is always a good one,” said Jeanne Bollendorf, Director of Community Development at Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke.

Recycling only the tab tops generates more revenue per pound than recycling whole cans. To put that into perspective, approximately 1,280 tab tops weigh one pound.

The recycling program generates about $7,000 annually, which helps the house operate. But that is only a drop in the bucket – it costs about $1,600 daily to operate and maintain the 18-bedroom facility near Carilion Clinic.

“We are looking to expand the program, as there is a lot of room for growth,” Bollendorf said.

Children can help by saving the

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aluminum tab tops found on beverage cans. Collect the tab tops in any type of container, such as a plastic bag or a shoebox. Ask for help from family and friends.

The collected tab tops can be delivered to the House’s front desk.

Each May the House hosts a tab top extravaganza to which groups may bring their collected tabs to be weighed and to compete to find out who brought the most.

Serving the Homeless The Roanoke Rescue Mission, which provides meals, shelter, and additional services to homeless men, women, and children, is located on 4th Street Southeast near downtown Roanoke.

Leslie Littlefield, the organization’s Volunteer Coordinator/Grant Manager, said there are many volunteer opportunities, both seasonal and year round, in which children can participate: • •

Making table favors for lunch and dinner guests.

Write a note of encouragement or

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a Bible verses on a slip of paper or card and tape a chocolate kiss to it.

• Hand out napkins and table favors during a meal.

• Have a “Sock it to me Sunday” at church one weekend and collect socks for kids and adults.

• Donate school supplies in July and August for the annual Back 2 School Blast school supply giveaway.

• Check www.rescuemission.net for the mission’s Christmas Wish List flyer.

• Bake cookies and donate them for a lunch or dinner meal.

• Help make bag lunches, ages six and older.

• Help make beds, middle school age youth and older.

• Help with toddler care, middle school age youth and older.

A parent or another adult must always supervise children and youth

who volunteer. For information or to schedule volunteer time, contact Littlefield at 540-777-7651 or leslie@ rescuemission.net.

During the month of December, the Rescue Mission is asking for ground coffee and $5 gift cards to fast food restaurants, such as McDonald’s or Hardee’s.

Additional Hands-on Opportunity

Many local nonprofit organizations, such Roanoke Area Ministries, post lists of needed items and supplies on their websites. These lists offer kids ways to get involved in large or small initiatives. For example, your children might scour your home’s pantry for canned and dry goods to donate. RAM House serves hot lunches to homeless and needy individuals daily. If you and your child want to take on a larger effort, you could consider hosting a supplies drive in conjunction with your extended family, school, or place of worship and collect and deliver items on an organization’s list.

Angels of Assisi, which provides veterinary care at reduced rates

and operates a shelter and adoption center, posts a wish list of supplies on its website. Items needed range from paper towels and trash bags to dog and cat food and pet toys. The organization asks for certain types of Purina food: blue and yellow bags for cats and kittens, respectively; and green and blue for dogs and puppies, respectively. Often there are newspaper, Internet, or store coupons, which can be used to purchase this brand. Collect coupons and pick up a few bags at a time to donate.

When you deliver the food, take the opportunity to let your child visit the adoptable animals and use the moment to teach about the benefits of spaying and neutering.

Lastly, involving children in efforts to end hunger provides an excellent opportunity to teach lessons about the economic disparities that exist in our community. Collecting and delivering items to a local food bank can be a way to demonstrate how others can be helped. Feeding America Southwest Virginia has a list of its top 10 most needed foods: peanut butter, canned meat, canned meals, canned fruit, 100

percent juice, canned soups, canned vegetables, boxed pasta and sauce, cereals, and dry rice or dry beans.

Children can coordinate a canned food drive and you can deliver the bounty to Feeding America’s Salem distribution center. Involve a business, school, or religious organization to collect more cans. Feeding America may be able to coordinate a pickup if your drive nets 350 pounds or more.

Children, by nature, are compassionate and want to be helpful.

By involving them in activities that benefit charities at a young age, you are instilling the importance of caring for and helping others. Allowing children to make a difference in the world is an empowering lesson that will make a lifelong impact.

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Selling your home in the fall

Sometimes considered the “off season” for home sellers, with a little forethought, Fall’s charm can help sell your home quickly.

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It’s hard to beleive, but we are officially entering back to school season and everyone is finaally looking forward to seeing those Friday night lights again. Just because Fall is just around the corner, don’t think for one minute that the home buying and selling season is finished for 2021. This year has been an incredible year for selling your home. If you’re thinking of putting your home for up for sale, here are a few special considerations to think about to make the home show like a model!

Pay attention to the weather. Fall brings chilly mornings but yet temperatures can soar in the afternoons. If you have a showing scheduled, be sure to take that into consideration. You don’t want potential buyers thinking the A/C isn’t working just because you forgot to leave it on in the chill of the morning, if you have a programable thermostat, make sure to program accordingly.

School supplies. Remember to tidy up the children’s school work and study areas. Sellers who list in the summer may not have to worry about where to stash projects and other schoolwork for a showing, but in the fall we have to think about those things.

Sports equipment. Some fall sports, especially football, come with a ton of bulky (and sometimes smelly) pads, cleats and other gear. Plan to have an out of the way space to store the gear so it’s not in the way or in view when potential buyers come to look at your home.

Decor. Listen, we love a good scary house on Halloween, but not everyone is into that vibe. If you’re putting your home for sale in the fall, consider toning the decor down to muted fall colors, or even neutrals. The white pumpkin is having an on-trend moment right now. Save your coffins and skeletons for your new place!

Yard maintenance. Taking care of your home’s exterior is especially important in the fall months.

Leaves and sticks need to be raked and disposed of as quickly and as often as possible. Check the gutters to make sure they’re draining properly. Many shrubs have another growth spirt in the fall, so plan on trimming those if needed.

Fall can be an amazing time to sell your home. Your REALTOR can help assess your home and provide pointers for helping it sell quickly and at the best price. Keep these tips in mind and make your beautiful home shine for every showing!

A native of the area, Curtis Burchett has more than 18 years experience as full-time Realtor. He currently lives in Southwest Roanoke County with his wife and 3 children.

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Mediterranean Chicken Serves 4 - Prep Time 20 Minutes Directions: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic, garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper, whisk until blended.

Place Pla the chicken in a casserole dish or a large plastic zipper bag. Add half of the dressing to the chicken and toss to coat.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Cilantro & Onion EVOO pinch of black pepper 1/8 cup Apricot Balsamic 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 each garlic cloves, peeled and minced brown rice 1 cup basmati or b 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups baby spinach, chopped 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 teaspoon coriander 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 teaspoon paprika papri 1 cup cucumbers, diced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup olives, pitted

Refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to overnight).

Preheat oven to 400F. Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Remove from the oven and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Cook rice according to the instructions on the package.

To serve, divide rice and chicken between bowls and top with spinach, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber and olives. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

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For some time the buzz in the nutritional world has been centered on the effects of sugar. As a parent you may have tried to limit your child’s sugar intake. There seems to be much confusion surrounding what kinds of foods are okay and what is considered a healthy amount of sugar for children to consume each day. It might be surprising to know that 33% of children are considered pre-diabetic.

If your family has tried to avoid sugars you know that this sneaky white substance seems to hide itself in even the most innocent-looking food products-from breakfast cereals to yogurt to fruit juice. But just how bad is sugar for our bodies? At Growing Up in the Valley, we wanted to take a closer look at the effects of sugar and what we can do to make truly healthy choices for our growing ones

quickly. Nutritionist, Dr. Eric Berg calls this a “whiplash effect” when certain organs like the pancreas are bombarded with say, 40 grams of sugar from a can of soda, for example. This causes a spike of insulin or a “sugar rush” as many of us have termed it in the past. When the sugar is taken out of the blood it is stored as fat or cholesterol. Blood sugar rises, causing insulin to rise in order to counter it, and eventually our systems become worn out and fatigued. This detrimental cycle causes low blood sugar, cravings, irritability, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety and other pre-diabetic symptoms. As the system is further damaged, blood sugar remains high, causing onset diabetes as the body is unable to lower the blood sugar. Symptoms for high blood sugar can include fatigue or brain fog. Weight gain is not the only negative effect of diabetes. Nerves in the eye, circulation in the extremities and other physical problems can occur later on as well.

33% of US children are pre-diabetic

Sugar for Idiots So what is sugar exactly? Simply put, sugar is a sweetener which is high in calories and void of nutrients. That’s right, zero nutrients to help your body grow stronger and feel better in the long run. Sugar is a simple or fast-acting carbohydrate which your body uses as energy. There are two main types of sugar. The first and often lesser of the evils is “naturally occurring sugar” which is found in fruits.

This sweetness is appropriately called fructose. Conversely, “added sugars” are called such because they are indeed added during sweetening processes and do not occur naturally. Table sugar, or refined white sugar is chemically named sucrose. Do you see the pattern? Chemical names for various types of sugars end in –ose. This little tidbit can be helpful when reading nutrition labels.

Sugar has many aliases. Medical professionals at family health informational site, Familydoctor.org outline some of the names that companies use to disguise sugar. These educators encourage parents to look on nutrition labels for these terms.

Here are just a few of the fifty-six names for sugar: Brown sugar, Cane juice and cane syrup, Confectioners’ sugar, Corn sweetener and corn syrup, Dextrose, Fructose, Fruit juice concentrates, Glucose, Granulated white sugar, High-fructose corn syrup,

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Honey, Invert sugar, Lactose, Maltose, Malt syrup, Molasses, Raw sugar, Sucrose, and Syrup.

Lately some sugar skeptics are saying not only is too much of the sweet stuff simply not beneficial; it may in fact be downright toxic. It’s important to know that all calories are not equal, and therein lies the problem with the idea of simply counting calories. In fact, according to Robert Lustig MD, some calories cause more disease than others and different calories are metabolized differently.

In a Nature article, researchers explain that eating sugar in excess can “wreak havoc on our liver, muck up our metabolism, impair brain function, and leave us susceptible for heart disease, diabetes and even cancer.” These same researchers have called what sugar does to the human brain something like the effect of cocaine, alcohol and other drugs. Yes, drugs!

Sugar’s Journey through the Body First we need to take a sort of “Magic School Bus” look into sugar’s journey as it’s processed through our digestive system. Insulin is the hormone that regulates sugar by removing it out of the blood

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Sugar on the Brain: Sweet taste receptors on the tongue send signals to the cerebral cortex which acts like a reward system. These chemical pathways throughout the brain can ignite happy feelings. Positive experiences or other stimuli, including food, can trigger this rewarding feeling in the brain. Your intestines also contain sugar receptors which tell your brain whether or not your body is full. Dopamine, a chemical produced and sent into overdrive by drugs, alcohol, and somewhat lesser by sugars, gives us that pleasurable feeling when we eat. This gives us an idea of why we can crave comfort foods that have “satisfied” our brains or previously brought on floods of dopamine. UCLA research explains that

sugar forms free radicals in the brain and prevents nerve cells from communicating.

This could have direct effects on memory, processing and moods.

Sugar and Obesity As noted before, white refined sugar does not contain any beneficial nutrients.

Without these nutrients, the brain does not get the signal that the body is full.

But you may not know that it actually depletes our body’s nutrients, including potassium, calcium and B vitamins. This causes sodium levels to rise and fluid to be retained, thus bringing about weight gain. In a recent study featured in the Journal of American Medicine, The American Heart Association identified “soft drinks and other sweetened products” as catalysts for both obesity and cardiovascular disease. They believe that in order to fight the obesity epidemic, it is necessary for most Americans to reduce their “added sugar” intake from the average 111 grams to just 30 grams maximum per day. So what would that change in regards to what’s on our plate? Perhaps that’s the much overlooked keyword: plate.

Sugar is Easier From rushing to catch the school bus, to a quick dinner in between homework and soccer practice, we are a creating a fast-food society of kids on-the-go.. Often we reach for pre-packaged foods and convenience rather than natural produce-rich meals. Approximately 80% of grocery store foods are “spiked” with added sugar. But even those of us who are cutting out the Pop-Tarts and pudding cups and moving towards natural options may be surprised to discover hidden sugars in unexpected places. Milk and fruit juices can carry an overwhelming amount of added sugars.

Children eating a school breakfast of sweetened cereal and juice would already be over their limit at around 11g just from the first “meal” of the day! Not to mention their bodies are truly being starved of nutrients and vitamins they would receive from eating whole foods instead.

According to Jamie Oliver in his “Food Revolution” campaign, 31 million children eat breakfast and lunch at school about 180 days of the year. Much of this food is handheld, fast food which is highly processed and has additives and sugar. In his TED talk, he illustrates that even in the milk that most children drink twice per day contains about the same amount of sugar as a can of soda.

“I believe food should confer wellness, not illness,” says Dr. Robert Lustig during his TEDx Talk entitled “The Elephant in the Kitchen.” He goes as far as to say that excessive sugar intake should be considered a public health crisis in a similar category as HIV, tuberculosis and teen pregnancy. Others who identify with Oliver and Lustig’s urgency advocate for more than an expectation of personal responsibility and knowledge. Lustig calls for the public and government to change the Western diet altogether. He urges his listeners to both demand and embrace real and natural foods instead of processed imposters laden with disease-causing elements.

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These nutritional experts believe that food culture needs to shift. “We’ve got to put back what’s been lost,” says Oliver.

He advocates for what he calls a “tangible change.”

“I wish for everyone to help create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child bout food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.”

By educating ourselves and our children, learning to read and understand labels, amd decreasing consumption of added sugars and processed foods to the best of our ability, our children will be happier and healthier. So whether it’s taking a second look at what’s in your family’s cabinet, or substituting a few fresh veggies for processed snacks, small steps can make a big difference. One thing’s for sure, the choice to invest in your family’s health will never be a decision to regret.

Learn More “Added Sugar: What You Need To Know.” FamilyDoctor.org

“AHA: Added Sugar Not So Sweet.” Mike Mitka. The Journal of the American Medical Association. October 28, 2009, Vol 302, No. 16 “How Does the Human Body Digest Sugar?” Aubri John. Livestrong.com “How Sugar Affects the Brain.” Nicole Avena. TEDEd. ed.ted.com/lessons/how- sugar-affectsthe-brain-nicole-avena

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Build Your Own Playhouse The first step of the PLAY D.I.Y. Project is to build the base of the garden playhouse.

Therefore, build the joists from 2×4 lumber and lock them together with 3” wood screws.

Make sure the corners are right-angled, before driving in the screws.

Next, you have to attach the flooring of the outdoor playhouse. We recommend you install

plates and the wall studs, as they are thick enough to make the whole structure rigid.

When building the wall frames, let enough space for a door opening, as well as for a window. Adjust their dimensions according to your need.

Building the back wall is a straight forward job, as you need to use the same techniques described above. Cut the components at the right size with a meter saw, before assembling the frame. Drill pilot holes in the plates and insert 3” screws in the studs.

Estimated Cost $300 Estimated Time 2 Days Materials A – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber 96” long and 7 pieces of 2×4 lumber 45” long B – 1 sheet of 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood 4×8′ C – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber 94 1/2” long, 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber 43 1/2” C – 22 pieces of 2×2 lumber 45” long D – 150 sq ft 3/4” grooved plywood E– 14 pieces of 2×2 lumber 34” long – cut at 45º at both ends, 1 pieces of 2×2 lumber 94 1/2” F – 50 sq ft of 1/2” tongue and groove plywood G – 50 sq ft of tar paper H– 50 sq ft of asphalt shingles I – 100 ft of 1×3 lumber, 24 ft of 1×4 lumber

a 4×8′ sheet of 3/4” plywood, using 2” wood screw every 10”, along the joists.

The next step of the project is to build the wall frames and to fit them into place with 3 1/2” screws. Use 2×2 lumber to build the Continue the project by building the side walls. As you can see in the plans, you need to frame a 16×16” window using 2×2 lumber.

Adjust the size and the location of the window opening, according to your needs.

Next, you need to install the exterior siding and to secure it into place with 1 1/4” nails.

We recommend you to use 3/4” plywood, as it is a good material for this purpose, but you could use thinner siding, as well. Cut the plywood sheets with a circular saw and cut out the openings, using a jigsaw.

Supplies • 500 pieces of 2 1/2″ screws • 500 pieces of 1 1/4″ screws • tar paper, asphalt shingles • wood glue, stain/paint • wood filler

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Attach the sheets to the walls, clamp them into place and insert the 1 1/4” nails.

Ensure the siding sheets are flush with the edges of the frame.

Building the roof of the outdoor playhouse isn’t as complicated as it might look at first glance, if you use the right plans. Cut the rafters at 45º at both ends, before securing them to the top plates with 2” wood

Attach 3/4” plywood to the rafters and secure them with 1 1/4” nail, every 6”.

Make sure the sheets are perfectly flush on all sides. Use tongue and groove plywood, as the sheets connect together easily.

Cover the roof with tar paper and lock it into place with staples, along the rafters.

Next, install the asphalt shingles starting with the left bottom of the roof, and secure them with a nail gun ans appropriate nails.

Building Tips: • Measure twice, cut once

screws. Make sure the rafters are perfectly equal and place them equally spaces, 16” apart.

Fit the ridge board as in the image. Drive in 2” screws from the exterior in the ridge board. Secure the rafters to the ridge, using 3” screws.

Build all the trims, except the ones placed at the bottom of the playhouse, from 1×3 lumber. Sand the cut edges and the visible edges with medium-grit sandpaper. Insert 1 1/4 nails” through the trims, to lock them into place, after aligning them properly at both ends.

• Check for right angles and level regularly.

Last but not least, you have to fill the holes, the head of the screws and the gaps with a good filler. Let the compound to dry out for several hours, before sanding the surface with 120-grit sandpaper.

Apply several coats of primer and waterresistant paint, to protect the playhouse from rot.

• Pre-drill holes to prevent wood from splintering.

• Wear eye protection.

• Place your playhouse on level ground.

• Add a window planter box or simple shelves within wall studs for outdoor toy storage

The bottom trims, made of 1×4 lumber, will hide the joists, so make sure you use quality lumber. Round the top trims, around the door and windows, using a jigsaw.

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There is still plenty of summer left! Check out our growing calendar to find out what you can do before your kids go back to school!

Back to School Dates Listed on Page 45 Party in Elmwood: The Best Beach Party in the Valley Returns for 2021! After canceling the 2020 season of Party in Elmwood, Downtown Roanoke, Inc is excited to announce Party in Elmwood will return for 2021 bringing 22 weeks of outdoor, live music to Elmwood Park.

Join in every Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Elmwood Park.

Admission is $5 per person at the gate. Kids under 12 are free!

Food and beverages served on-site. Lawn chairs welcome. No outside food, drinks, or coolers, please.

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Wednesday, August 4 Choose Kindness, Find Wonder: Summer Reading Program 2021 Ongoing Event | Roanoke County Public Library, Roanoke Registration opens June 7, 2021! To complete the program, just read three books.

Want to keep reading? Go for it! The more books you read, the closer we will get to our community reading goal.

Discovery Camp (Ages 7-10) 9 AM-4 PM|Ongoing Event | Camp Roanoke, Salem An enriching outdoor adventure day camp, Camp Roanoke’s Discovery program is back for fun in 2021!

Explore Park Day Camp (Ages 11-12) 8 AM-4 PM|Ongoing Event | Explore Park, Roanoke Summer Camp is back! Head over to Explore Park for a week longday camp that’s full of excitement and adventure. Campers will take a hands-on approach to learning Leave No Trace principles, environmental education, and wilderness survival skills.

History Hunt SW VA 10 AM|Ongoing Event | Salem Museum, Salem Explore the past in SW Virginia this summer with a historic scavenger hunt! Sixteen history museums, from Bedford to Wytheville, are partnering to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the Batts & Fallam Expedition.

Kids In Camp (Ages 6-12) 7:15 AM-6 PM|Ongoing Event | Green Ridge Recreation Center, Roanoke Energetic, experienced staff will lead your children in dailyactivities, crafts, games, and F-U-N! Health Form is required to be completed at time of enrollment. Wear gym shoes and bring a lunch daily. Two daily snacks are provided.

tions, Roanoke Kids In Camp (Ages 6-12) 7:15 AM-6 PM|Ongoing Event | Brambleton Center, Roanoke Energetic, experienced staff will lead your children in dailyactivities, crafts, games, and F-U-N! Health Form is required to be completed at time of enrollment. Wear gym shoes and bring a lunch daily. Two daily snacks are provided.

Lego Free Play 4-5 PM|Gainsboro Branch, Roanoke When: Wednesday, August 04, 2021 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Gainsboro Branch Library Join us for Lego Free Play!

Mill Mountain Zoo’s Summer Camps 9 AM-3:30 PM|Ongoing Event | Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke Our camps are designed to encourage a child’s enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities, up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations and more! Ages 6-13.

Open Jump 12-6 PM|Ongoing Event | Bounce Roanoke, Roanoke Open jump for ages 10 & under 8.50 a child *Please bring socks * Please note that Limited space of 20 kids or less will be allowed to play * Children over the age of 10 will be required to wear a mask Thank You

Pick up a fulfilled kit full of creative and imaginative activities designed with your developing child in mind. Available at all RCPLlocations and are first come, first served. Ideal for ages 2-7. This month make your own rain stick.

Yoga at the Taubman 5:15-6:15 PM|Ongoing Event | Taubman Museum, Roanoke 5:15pm - 6:15pm Register Now Relax, recharge, and find your moment of Zen with local artist, instructor, and all around guru Bonny Branch! Yoga is offered in the Museum’s atrium every Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:15 pm.

Thursday, August 5 The Babysitters Club Graphic Novels | Book Club for Kids 4-5 PM|Ongoing Event | Roanoke Explore the The Babysitters Club graphic novel series. Play games, answer trivia, and have fun! All participants will be entered to win a prize. Ideal for ages 7+. Register online. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/ calendar.aspx?EID=16745 Balloon Tennis 1-2 PM|Ongoing Event | Mt. Pleasant Library, Roanoke

Roanoke County Genealogy Club 10-11 AM|Ongoing Event | South County Library, Roanoke

Play a fun game of tennis using fly swatters and balloons whenyou swing by for sidewalk browsing and holds pickups. Weather permitting. Available during operating hours all summer long. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16547 HINDER 7:30 PM|Berglund Center, Roanoke

Are you new to genealogy and looking for tips to get started?Are you a seasoned genealogist who wants to share your knowledge?

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Wonder Packs: Rain Sticks 10 AM-5 PM|Ongoing Event | All RCPL loca-

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Park, Roanoke After canceling our 2020 season of Party in Elmwood, we are excited to announce Party in Elmwood will return for 2021 bringing 22 weeks of outdoor, live music to Elmwood Park. http://www.roanokeva.gov/calendar. aspx?EID=6130 Snow Cones @ Your Library 2-3 PM|Vinton Library, Vinton The Kona Ice Truck is coming to your library!

Summer break isending, but there’s still time to enjoy a refreshing treat. Sponsored bythe Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/ calendar.aspx?EID=16739 Storytime @ Home 10-10:30 AM|Ongoing Event | Roanoke Children’s staff from RCPL engage kids and parents in storytime! Sessions focus on introducing and practicing early literacy skills andactivities for children and caretakers.

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Open jump for ages 10 & under 8.50 a child*Please bring socks* Please note that Limited space of 20 kids or less will be allowed to play* Children over the age of 10 will be required to wear a mask Thank You First Fridays at 5 5-9 PM|Ongoing Event | Franklin Road between Jefferson Street and Williamson Road., Roanoke Come enjoy live music, amazing vendors, and great company while supporting your favorite non-profit organization! Gates open at 5 p.m. and the event runs to 9:00 p.m.

First Fridays on Franklin Ongoing Event | Roanoke 04/02/2021 to 10/01/2021 - Introducing “First Fridays on Franklin” in Historic Rocky Mount! This celebration of our local businesses is held on the first Friday of every month and gives residents and visitors a chance to shop, Late Nights at the Taubman: Midsummer Market 5-9 PM|Taubman Museum, Roanoke

Art by Night 5-9 PM|Ongoing Event | Elmwood Park, Roanoke This is a free event from 5-9 p.m. On the first Friday of EACH month Downtown Roanoke Art Galleries are open late! ART

BY NIGHT showcases Roanoke’s thriving arts community, featuring diverse galleries, museums and artist’s studios.

Art Gone Wild 10 AM-12 PM|Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke

The 110 Society, in conjunction with the Taubman Museum of Art, is excited to host its second event in its Late Nights series!

We were blown away by the response to our first event- EMERGE, which drew nearly 400 guests!

Late Nights: Midsummer Market 5-9 PM|Taubman Museum, Roanoke

Does your child like animals? Does your child also like art? Why not combine the two together?!? This 2-hour class will give children the opportunity to use the zoo’s residents as inspiration for fun, colorful and unique art projects.

5:00pm - 9:00pm Register Now Rally friends and family for our Midsummer Market- an experience you won’t want to miss!

Family Open Jump 2-8 PM|Ongoing Event | Bounce Roanoke, Roanoke

5:00pm - 9:00pm We are excited to welcome you to new Late Nights at the Taubman Museum of Art! Hosted by the 110

Late Nights: Midsummer Night’s Market 5-9 PM|Taubman Museum, Roanoke

Young Professionals Society, the Late Nights take place the first Fridays of each month.

LEAP Mobile Market at Main 11:30 AM|Ongoing Event | Roanoke Public Libraries, Roanoke Shop for farm-fresh food every Friday at the Main Library downtown!

Salem After Five - Legacy 5-9 PM|Salem Come listen to live music and dance the night away! Bring a chair and blanket while enjoying food from local vendors, children’s activities, and adult beverages from P.A. Short will be available for patrons.

Saturday, August 7 Blast from the Past Movies: The Goonies 2-4 PM|Gainsboro Branch, Roanoke When: Saturday, August 07, 2021 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Gainsboro Branch Library at Community Room Join us as we watch awesome movies from the 1980s! Today’s movie is The Goonies!

Give A Hoot 11 AM-4 PM|Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke August 4 is International Owl Awareness Day, so come up on Saturday to participate in some fun owl related activities and keeper chats and to enjoy some local brews! Regular admission!

LEE BRICE AT DR PEPPER PARK 6-10 PM|Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges, Roanoke ALL SHOWS ARE RAIN OR SHINE Schedule subject to change without notice Gates Open at 6:00pm Shuttle service begins from the Carilion Riverwalk Parking Garage at 5:45pm. The Bank of Botetourt box office opens on site at 5:45pm.

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My Robot Reading Friend 2-4 PM|South County Library, Roanoke Book an appointment to read to Pepper the robot! One reader per 10-minute sign up slot. Ideal for new readers or for those who want topractice their reading skills with our fun-loving robot. Space is limited. Register online.

Paint Your Pet Home Kits 10 AM-5 PM|Ongoing Event | Taubman Museum, Roanoke 10:00am - 5:00pm Register Now Those big, sweet eyes. Those lovable, furry paws. A long, swishy tail that instantly wags when you enter the room. You have the best pet in the world, don’t you?

Saturday Night Live Music 4-7 PM|Roanoke 02/06/2021 to 12/18/2021 - Come enjoy some live music on the Twisted Track Platform #1 every Saturday from 4 to 7pm.

Get here early as we fill up around 3pm.

Admission is Free. Check out our Facebook or Instagram page, or our S’mores & Stars 7:30-9:30 PM|Girl Scout Camp Icimani, Roanoke Join Girl Scouts for a - tre-moon-dous - evening at Camp Icimani in celebration of National S’mores Day 2021! We’ll have space science activities and stargazing - with our eVscope Telescope, plus enjoy Girl Scouts’ favorite treat - S’mores!

Monday, August 9 Bookmark Giveaway 10 AM-5 PM|All RCPL locations, Roanoke Celebrate National Book Lovers Day! Stop by and pick up a colorful bookmark to take home and personalize with markers. Avail-

able whilesupplies last. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16703

8 PM|Berglund Center, Roanoke Gordon Lightfoot The Legend in Concert

Folk Tails: Story Time at the Zoo 8 AM|Ongoing Event | Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke

Keeping Kids Safe Online 2-4 PM|South County Library, Roanoke

Along with Kiwanis Club of Roanoke and Roanoke Public Libraries, Mill Mountain Zoo and Wildlife Conservancy brings you “Folk Tails,” Story Time at the Zoo.

Do you worry about what your kids may be looking at online? Learn how to protect them when they are using a Kindle Fire or Apple devices. Register online.

Join us on Mill Mountain for animal-themed books, songs, and a craft.

This event will take place at South County and via Zoom.

Minute to Win It 4-5:30 PM|Glenvar Library, Salem

Lego Challenge 2-3 PM|Hollins Library, Roanoke

Compete in fast-paced activities and win a prize! Register online.

Follow prompts and compete with friends to see what you can build. Register online.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelinesfor wearing masks.

Please note that all in-person programming issubject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latestCDC guidelines for wearing masks.

Outdoor Exploration Camp - August 9-13 8:30 AM-5 PM|Ongoing Event | PLAY Roanoke, Roanoke (8-11) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Outdoor Exploration Camp!

Reading on the Patio 4:30-6 PM|Vinton Library, Vinton Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by taking a break to read on our patio. Snacks provided.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

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Parent Playtime Day Camp 9 AM|Kids Square, Roanoke Parents need playtime too. Grab a few friends, make plans to take a hike, float down the river or sit by a pool while the kids have a day of play at Kids Square.

Rescheduled: James Taylor & his All-Star Band w/ Jackson Browne 7:30-10:30 PM|Berglund Center, Roanoke As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired.

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3:30-4:30 PM|Vinton Library, Vinton Use ultraviolet light to create sun prints!

Bring leaves, flowers, and other small objects to create your piece of art. Register online.

Storytime with Skittles, the Chicken 3:30-4:30 PM|Glenvar Library, Salem Enjoy fun farm-themed books with Skittles, the chicken! Leavewith a treat and craft kit to do at home. Space is limited. Register online.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

Thursday, August 12 Art Exhibition: “Dorothy Gillespie Tabletop Sculptures” 5 PM|Taubman Museum, Roanoke Art Exhibition: “Dorothy Gillespie Tabletop Sculptures” Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center Roanoke native Dorothy Gillespie was an early feminist artist best known for her colorful, large-scale metal sculptures.

Friday, August 13 Conversation with the Curator: Vantage Points:Contemporary Photography from the Whitney Museum of American Art 12:30-1:30 PM|Taubman Museum, Roanoke 12:30pm - 1:30pm Members Only Register Now Join Taubman Museum of Art Chief Curator Dr. Jon Pardi 5-10 PM|Elmwood Park, Roanoke ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS. EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE. Queen Tribute: Absolute Queen 6-10 PM|Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges, Roanoke SHOW SCHEDULE: (Subject to change without notice) Dr Pepper Park Shuttle sponsored by Downtown Roanoke, Inc. service begins from the Carilion Riverwalk Parking Garage at 5:45pm. Final pick up is 10:05pm.

Saturday, August 14 Animal Enrichment Fun! 10 AM-12 PM|Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke For ages 8-13. Besides feeding and cleaning,

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keepers need to find creative ways to entertain the zoo’s residents. This is called enrichment, and if you sign up for this class, you can help create some and see the animals enjoy their enrichment Bonsack Baptist WEEC Consignment Sale 8 AM-2 PM|Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke It’s almost this time of year again -- time for Bonsack Bonsack Baptist’s WEEC Consignment Sale. With school shopping on every one’s minds these days and the holiday season quickly approaching!

Family Fun Day! 10 AM-12 PM|Taubman Museum, Roanoke 10:00am - 12:00pm Looking for something creative and hands-on that you can enjoy as a family? Join us for the Museum’s new Family Fun Days!

Fly Fishing School with Ferrum College’s Norton Outdoor Adventures 8 AM-5 PM|PLAY Roanoke, Roanoke (18+,10+ with adult) Have you ever seen someone elegantly casting a fly rod or watched the movie ‘A River Runs Through It’ and thought “I wish I could do that”? Well now is your opportunity.

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Life-Sized Angry Birds 2-4 PM|Hollins Library, Roanoke Play a life size game of Angry Birds. Weather permitting. Register online. Space is limited.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

Monday, August 16 STEAM Marble Roller Coasters 4-5 PM|Glenvar Library, Salem Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day while learning about gravity and inertia. Space is limited. Register online.

3-4 PM|Roanoke Join us on Zoom as we explore the contents and experiment withour Mad Scientist kit of the month! Register online. Kits are availablefirst come, first served on the 1st of each month. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/ calendar.aspx?EID=16796

Mud Play 10:30-11:30 AM|Glenvar Library, Salem Get ready to be messy and explore your senses outside. Weatherpermitting. Register online.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

STEAM Marble Roller Coasters 4-5:30 PM|Vinton Library, Vinton

Saturday, August 21

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day while learning about gravity and inertia. Space is limited. Register online.

63rd Annual Sidewalk Art Show 10 AM-5 PM|Ongoing Event | Elmwood Park, Roanoke

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

Wednesday, August 18

Celebrating 63 years of fine art, this annual event has become one of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated events boasting a reputation as a premier destination for fine art shopping.

Teen Game Night 4-5 PM|South County Library, Roanoke

Butterfly Gardens 10:30-11:30 AM|Bent Mountain Library, Bent Mountain

Breakfast with the Animals 8:30-10:30 AM|Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke

Drop in to the teen center to play fun games!

Please notethat all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for wearing masks.

Under the Sea Storytime 10:30-11:15 AM|South County Library, Roanoke Join us for ocean stories, songs, and a themed craft. Register online. Space is limited.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and meet at the parking lot to discuss butterfly gardens and how to plant your own. Register online.

Please note that in-person programming is subject to change.

Foresters Trail Hike (Ages 5+) 9-10 AM|Explore Park, Roanoke Lego Challenge 4-5 PM|South County Library, Roanoke Follow prompts and compete with friends to see what you can build. Register online.

Please note that all in-person programming issubject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latestCDC guidelines for wearing masks.

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Friday, August 20

Craft Night | Cat Castles 6:30-7:30 PM|Hollins Library, Roanoke

Car B Que 5:30-8 PM|Virginia Museum of Transportation, Roanoke

Design and create a castle for your cat!

Register online.

Please note that in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for wearing masks.

Learn to SUP 6-8 PM|Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Roanoke (18+, 10+ with adult) Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding or “SUP”.

Join us at the Mill Mountain Zoo every 3rd Saturday, May-October for a unique opportunity to have breakfast with the animals.

Guests will be treated to a light breakfast buffet and a chance to meet one of the zoo’s education outreach animals.

Don’t miss the VMT Car-B-Que & Summer Concert Series Fab 5k 8 AM|Salem Description: Flat and fast course through beautiful Green Hill Park, with one creek crossing on a wood bridge. Mostly soft grass with some blacktop and gravel sections. 75% trail The Marshall Tucker Band at Dr Pepper Park 6-10 PM|Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges, Roanoke

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Explore Park’s Foresters Trail has a story to tell. Take a pleasant walk through the woods and hear that story from a professional forester.

Lego Challenge 2:30-4:30 PM|Ongoing Event | Vinton Library, Vinton Follow prompts and compete with friends to see what you can build. Register online.

Please note that all in-person programming issubject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latestCDC guidelines for wearing masks.

Nature Art (Ages 5+) 10 AM-12 PM|Explore Park, Roanoke Learn about nature and tap into your creative side! Join our Naturalist for fun program with different activity stations that will eachhave a learning component and a craft! Enjoy nature painting, printings, and weaving.

Pickin’ in the Park 5:30-8:30 PM|Longwood Park, Salem Acclaimed Bluegrass star Junior Sisk will headline Salem’s Pickin’ in the Park” Bluegrass show on Saturday, August 21, at the Longwood Park Amphitheater. The event will feature local bluegrass groups Wound Family • August 2021

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Tight and Gate 10 and admission is FREE. Survival Movie Marathon 10 AM-5 PM|South County Library, Roanoke Survived the first full week of school?

Celebrate with snacksand movies in the teen center. Vote on your movie picks after school allweek then come and watch the winners on Saturday!

Monday, August 23 Ice Cream Storytime 10:30-11:15 AM|South County Library, Roanoke Join us for sweet stories, songs, and crafts.

Register online. Space is limited.

Please note that all in-person programming issubject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latestCDC guidelines for wearing masks.

Impostor Trivia 7-8:30 PM|Roanoke It’s Among Us meets Teen Trivia Night!

Compete with other teens to test your knowledge and find the Impostor. http:// www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16248 Paint Night 6-7 PM|Glenvar Library, Salem Create a work of art! Space is limited.

Register online.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. RoanokeCounty encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for wearingmasks.

Sunset Kayak Excursion 6-8 PM|Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Roanoke (18+,10+ with adult) Join us for an evening paddle to learn the basics of kayaking and explore the Cove. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time. Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim.

Tuesday, August 24 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour 7 PM|Berglund Center, Roanoke The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their newly reimagined Spread Game tour to over 150 cities in 2021 starting on July 21st. The Spread Game Tour is a basketball event like no other.

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4-5 PM|Roanoke Show us your adorable pets and share your favorite pet- related stories, followed by trivia and pet-themed prizes! Register online tojoin us on Zoom! http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16832

Wednesday, August 25 MYO Rainbow Earrings for Teens 2:30-4 PM|Vinton Library, Vinton

Saturday, August 28 Mill Mountain Zoo at Kids Square Children’s Museum 10 AM-12 PM|Elmwood Park, Roanoke We’ll have Mill Mountain Zoo animal ambassadors at Kids Square Children’s Museum from 10-12pm Saturday August 28th ! Come and see our furry friends FREE with admission ticket to Kids Square Children’s Museum

Make your own rainbow macrame earrings and eat popsicles. Space is limited. Register online.

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change.

Star-B-Q 5:30-9 PM|Salem Farmers Market, Salem Fast-rising country music artist Travis Denning is coming to Salem to headline the 2021 Star-B-Q concert. The Mercury Recording artist will be joined by local fan favorite Corey Hunley at the Salem Farmers Market on Wednesday, August 25.

Thursday, August 26 Le Tour de Roanoke - Asian Cuisine 5:30-8:30 PM|Cardinal Bicycle Grandin, Roanoke (18+, 16+ with adult) Enjoy an evening of cycling and dining at Roanoke’s greatest local eateries.

Movie Night 4-8 PM|South County Library, Roanoke Drop in to the teen center for movies and snacks.

Pleasenote that all in-person programming is subject to change.

Tanya Tucker with Walker County 7:30-10:30 PM|Jefferson Center, Roanoke Now rescheduled for Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at 7:30pm. with special guest Walker County Born in Seminole, Texas, Tanya had her first country hit, the classic “Delta Dawn,” at the age of 13 in 1972.

Teen Game Night 4-5 PM|Glenvar Library, Salem Drop in to the teen center to play fun games!

Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for wearing masks.

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Roanoke Wing Fest 2021 12-7 PM|Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges, Roanoke Roanoke’s largest one-day food festival is back celebrating 12 years of deliciousness!

Tuesday, August 31 Engineering Night for Families 6:30-7:30 PM|Hollins Library, Roanoke Design and create a car to protect your egg in a crash test and compete to be champion.

Please note that in-person programming issubject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latestCDC guidelines for wearing masks.

Friday, September 3 Late Nights: Artemis Launch 5-9 PM|Taubman Museum, Roanoke 5:00pm - 9:00pm Join for the launch of the 28th edition of Artemis- a beloved regional poetry and art journal. The theme is “A Labor of Love”.

Saturday, September 4 Blue Oyster Cult 8 PM|Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount General Admission - $61.50 (plus fees) Gold Section - $81.50 (plus fees) Standing Room Only (no seat) - $41.50 (plus fees) ticket prices increase by $5 on day of show (if available) For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been Winterfest Beach Bash in the Summer 7-10 PM|The Salem Civic Center, Salem The City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department, Q99-FM and P.A. Short Distributing are once again gearing-up for the 14th “Winterfest Beach Bash” only this year it is taking place in the summer.

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