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Everything for your spring to-do list at SML

Rhododendrons in bloom on Smith Mountain Lake as seen through the lens of gardening columnist Catriona Tudor Erler.

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Contents March/April 2020 DEPARTMENTS 11 13 16 70 77 78 85

Editor’s Note Love The Lake Travels Calendar Just For Fun Out & About Dock Tale Hour

LAKE GARDENS

New Year, New Yard Our gardening columnist explores three trends in gardening for 2020 — and offers a few tips for composting in a hurry. 28

HOME & GARDEN

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Keeping Your Lawn Lush Irrigation systems are the secret to a summer full of green. 36

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Contents March/April 2020

LAKE HOMES

LAKER PROFILE

Bernard From a Bygone Era

Dining at the ‘House of Friends’

Bernard House, built before the lake was full, is a cherished relic of the region’s pre-vacation past. 44

Casa D’Amici’s influences are global, but owner Gil Smith says the restaurant’s heart is right here at home. 22

HISTORY

Celebrating the Moonshiner’s Spirit Franklin County has a month of festivities planned to honor the people who made the most of the Prohibition era. 66

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Editor’s Note

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ecently, I was having dinner at an area restaurant when I struck up a conversation with the folks next to me. After introducing myself, they told me that they rely on Laker as a valuable information resource. Thank you! That’s exactly what we aspire to be. With an eye toward that goal, this magazine — our annual Home & Garden issue — presents information on contractors, plumbers, electricians, painters and more. Plus, our gardening columnist highlights the top three trends this year. If you’re hungry and looking to try an old favorite, check out our feature on Casa D’Amici at Downtown Moneta. It’s been a labor of love for lake resident Gil Smith, who wants patrons to feel like they’re having dinner in the home of friends. Finally, check out the little yellow house with the milliondollar view, which sits on a point lot where the Roanoke and Blackwater rivers converge. It’s not only well-loved, but the home has been around since before the lake reached full pond. As always, if you have story ideas or feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You’re welcome to email us anytime at editor@ smithmountainlaker.com.

Casa D’Amici, which is Italian for “House of Friends” has reopened year-round at Downtown Moneta. Page 22.

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Everything for your spring to-do list at SML

Rhododendrons in bloom on Smith Mountain Lake as seen through the lens of gardening columnist Catriona Tudor Erler.

our contributors With budding rhododendrons in full bloom and Smith Mountain in the background, spring at the lake is a season of rebirth and rejuvenation.

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Bygone Bernard

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1. SCOTLAND Warner and Nancy Hall took the Laker with them on a river barge cruise in Scotland in September. 2. WASHINGTON STATE Paul and Silvia Constable spent a sightseeing week in Seattle and another week in Canada after cruising Alaska in September with friends Henry and Shayla Allen.

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8. AUSTRIA Jim and Linda Caskie at the Melk Abbey, which overlooks the Danube River in lower Austria. 9. SPAIN Sheridan Brown and John Crawford stopped for a photo with the Laker at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. 10. DENMARK Ron Johnson and Bill Roane of Greensboro took the Laker to Tivoli Gardens while in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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‘HOUSE of FRIENDS’ Casa D’Amici‘s decor and menu were influenced by owner Gil Smith’s travels around the world. But it’s the name that best expresses how he wants Lakers to feel when they eat there. Story by JERRY HALE / Photography by JEN CHACONAS, JOLLY JEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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WARM AND WELCOMING

Casa D’Amici’s decor, such as the 400-bottle wine wall (opposite page), and dishes, including crab stuffed onion rings, draw inspiration from owner Gil Smith’s travels.

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“H

ouse of friends” is the translation for Casa D’Amici, the restaurant that has reopened once again at Downtown Moneta. Owner and manager Gil Smith is determined to make dining there feel like “having dinner at the home of friends.”

Smith described the dining atmosphere as “upscale casual.” “You can comfortably wear shorts and a T-shirt even though the decor is more elegant than that,” Smith said of dining there in summertime. “Wear what you’d wear to a friend’s home.” Smith is now at the lake full time after retiring last August from a recruiting firm. “That job had me traveling all over the world — 20 different countries in 2017 alone,” he said. “In 2011, I was on the road 47 of 52 weeks.” Smith made the decision to close Casa D’Amici in 2015 after realizing that the

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quality of food and service could not be maintained to his standards while he was away so much. He reopened the restaurant during the summer season in 2018 before closing it again for the winter. Now Smith is staying put and keeping the restaurant open year-round. “Since I’ve retired and can stay at the lake, I can give my undivided attention to the dining experience we offer,” he said. Indeed, Smith is actively cooking and supervising the kitchen, working with head chef Raine Spradlin and greeting diners every night that Casa D’Amici is open — Wednesdays through Saturdays

for dinner and Sunday brunch during the off-season, with Tuesday dinner added during spring and summer. For Smith, Casa D’Amici is a labor of love. He designed the space as the centerpiece of Downtown Moneta, a 62,000-square-foot center that includes 19 commercial and 20 residential units. “I was able to incorporate some design aspects I had noted in prior travels,” Smith said of the restaurant’s interior. “The waterfall, which masks kitchen noise and separates the paths for food leaving the kitchen and dirty dishes returning, I saw at Aquavit Scandinavian restaurant in New York City. The idea for the 400-bottle wine wall was borrowed from a place in Stamford, Conn., and the bar design mimics the one in the U.S. Air terminal at La Guardia.”

DINING WITH FRIENDS

The pan-seared pork chop (opposite page, top) features cheddar grits and a white wine braise with apples and onions. It can be paired with a bottle of wine selected from the 400-bottle wine wall. Gil Smith (top left) and chef Raine Spradlin are serving up housemade specialties, including grilled salmon (left) with smashed potatoes. A full-service bar offers a rainbow of specialty drinks. If you go: Casa D’Amici, 1100 Celebration Ave., Moneta. Reservations are suggested, especially for Fridays and Saturdays, but the restaurant can seat up to 145 diners. Special events and offerings are posted on Facebook. For more information, visit casadamicisml. com or call 540-297-6480.

Casa D’Amici’s booths have high walls to make them cozy and private, and each has its own light level control — brighter for reading the menu and dimmer for dining atmosphere. Umbrella tables on a small front patio, as seen all over Europe, accommodate al fresco diners when the weather cooperates. Smith is also responsible for the varied menu: 90% of the items on it are his suggestions, which have been inspired by dishes he’s enjoyed during his travels. The extensive menu includes hand-cut steaks, seafood selections and nearly a dozen Italian house specialties, as well as appetizers, flatbreads and tacos. The Bolognese sauce used in the restaurant dishes is based on Smith’s mother’s recipe. “It was always my request for birthday dinners

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growing up,” he said. Meal prices range from $10.99 (fettuccine Alfredo) to $32.99 (surf-and-turf with lump crab meat). There are more than 20 items under $15. “We regularly offer specials that aren’t on the menu, and we update the menu every six months, keeping the favorites and adding new items,” Smith said. “The goal is for everyone who comes to find something appealing at a price they can afford.” The crab stuffed onion ring appetizer and shrimp magnolia for dinner — jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab meat and finished with homemade garlic cream sauce — are popular menu items, Smith said. Casa D’Amici also offers a monthly wine pairing dinner. The dinners are limited to 26 participants, and diners are treated to seven courses with nine different wines. Priced at $75 per person or $140 per couple, the evening’s theme is kept secret until guests arrive, Smith said. “We have a very loyal following for these meals,” Smith said, “but that’s true of the everyday dining experience as well. We’re getting a significant number of repeat customers, many who come

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once a week. People are discovering that we’re open again, and that the food quality is better than ever before. We’re paying attention to the details of making every meal like something you’d enjoy at a friend’s house — in fact, there are three private dining rooms for six to 15 that are decorated like home kitchens.”

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Casa D’Amici offers three private dining rooms (top) that feel comfortable and cozy, while a waterfall wall in the main dining room masks noise from the kitchen.

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Growing plants upward, such as on a trellis (right), provides a nice exclamation point to what are often horizontal garden designs. Here, it softens the look of the brick and provides a welcoming arch over the front door.

inter’s drawing to a close, and it’s time to start thinking about changes you may want to make to your garden. Here are some ideas to try if you want to be in the vanguard of gardening trends for 2020.

Grow Up whether you grow vines on trellises, three-legged or four-legged frames, tuteurs (four-sided pyramid- or obelisklike trellises), wires stretched between screws set in a brick wall or even tomato cages, growing plants upward is in vogue. In addition to making it possible to create more lush environments by packing in plants that take up little ground space, vining plants draw the eye upward for an added dimension and provide an exclamation point in a horizontal design. Vines aren’t the only way to achieve a vertical garden. This exciting trend includes affixing flower pots onto a fence or wall using wrought iron flower pot rings or other devices, hanging baskets from trees or pot hooks, attaching closely arranged window boxes or planters to walls and fences and creating living walls (planting systems are available online). Grow a vertical vegetable garden in pots near your kitchen door or on a deck. Peas, pole beans, cucumbers, some melons and indeterminate tomato varieties are all vining crops that actually perform better when they are kept well off the ground. Support them with a trellis, twine that is anchored to the pot and an overhead beam or on cages. Fill in the bare ground at the feet of the vines with named vegetable varieties that are compact or that are known to produce prolifically so you get as much harvest as possible from one large pot. ‘Tom Thumb’ is a “midget” head lettuce; ‘Jade Cross’ Brussels sprouts yield an early, prolific

crop. As a rule the smaller the fruit, the more the plants tend to produce so look for medium- to small-fruited varieties such as cherry tomatoes.

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A herb garden (top) in pots enlivens a bare white wall. A rustic trellis (right) is a charming way to support vining plants in a vegetable garden.

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• Straw or hay • Chopped corn stalks • Paper (in moderation) • Nutshells

Compost in a Hurry With These Recipes

High-nitrogen “greens”: • Coffee grounds and filters • Tea bags • Eggshells • Ground corncobs • Fresh leaves (except walnut) • Fruit and vegetable kitchen scraps • Lawn clippings • Pine needles • Weeds (if not gone to seed) • Disease-free plant debris • Seaweed or kelp

To get compost in a hurry you need a balance of high-nitrogen “green” material and high-carbon “brown.” The material also needs to be moist, but not soggy and aerated. Recipe for Autumn: • 3 parts dry leaves • 1 part fresh garden weeds • 1 part fresh grass clippings • 1 part food scraps Recipe for Summer: • 3 parts dry grass clippings • 3 parts fresh grass clippings

What to compost: To avoid flies, other pests and potential odor, bury kitchen scraps a few inches deep in the pile.

Combine ingredients in layers and moisten. Once a week use a garden fork to turn and aerate the material, mixing it well. You should have finished compost in a few weeks.

High-carbon “browns”: • Aged sawdust • Dry leaves (shredded will compost faster) • Shredded twigs

What not to compost: • Animal feces • Bones • Charcoal or charcoal ashes (wood ashes are excellent) • Dairy products • Diseased or pest-laden garden debris • Invasive weeds • Meat and meat products

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Generally a bed filled with shrubs is much lower maintenance than annuals and perennials. Here, a variety of conifers provide color and texture in a pleasing, easy-care composition.

gardening. Add it to heavy clay soil, and you make the soil lighter and improve drainage. Add it to sandy soil, and you provide needed bulk, as well as water retaining properties. Rich in micronutrients and organisms, compost feeds and builds the soil, helps balance the pH and boosts plants’ immune systems. There’s never a time when compost is inappropriate in the garden, and if you make it yourself, this valuable substance is free. Making compost is easy — unless you want to be more scientific and have your materials decompose within weeks. There are all kinds of recipes for making compost, some that are quite daunting. If you want a batch quickly, then follow one of the recipes provided to create compost in a little as two weeks. If you aren’t in a rush, you can simply pile up garden debris and kitchen waste in an out-of-the-way corner and let nature run its course. In about a year, you’ll have compost. Optimally the pile should be about 4 feet high and at least 4 feet tall and

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wide, although it can extend as long as you like. As the material breaks down, the pile will shrink in volume by about 50 percent.

Low-Maintenance Equals Sustainability come the summer months, most Lakers want to put their time and energy into enjoying water activities with their families and guests. While other gardeners around the country may not be blessed with a lake as wonderful as ours — or any lake — a national gardening trend, which is fueled by an aging Baby Boomer population, is to make gardens easier to manage. Many people do not want to give up on having a garden; they just want to be able to manage the workload without being a slave to the landscape. They are seeking a sustainable workload. The term low-maintenance never means no-maintenance. Any garden needs some care, but there is a lot you can do to minimize the work while still having an attractive landscape. Here are

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Bushes and shrubs require a separate watering schedule than lawns.

ush green lawns and manicured landscaping take work, and with Mother Nature’s unpredictability, many lake homeowners turn to manmade solutions. “If you want a green lawn all summer long, you’re going to need an automatic irrigation system,” said Galen Layman of Seven Oaks Landscape - Hardscape. “Most lake lawns are simply too large to be kept wet enough by drag-the-hose handwatering.” Lake homes typically have sod installed instead of grass planted from seed. “Getting new sod established is especially water-demanding,” said Brad Austin, a Seven Oaks project manager. “Seed will wait for water to germinate; sod must be kept continuously moist for weeks beginning the day it goes down.” The story is not as clear-cut with landscape plantings, Layman said. “Most shrubs, perennials and decorative trees,

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“If you want a green lawn all summer long, you’re going to need an automatic irrigation system. Most lake lawns are simply too large to be kept wet enough by drag-thehose hand-watering.” G A L E N L AY M A N Seven Oaks Landscape - Hardscape

once established, can survive on the annual 45 inches of rainfall typical to our area. Getting new plantings established will require more, but that may be manageable by a resident homeowner willing to commit time to hand-watering. But if you don’t live here full time, you’ll need automatic shrub watering in July and August.”

If beds are watered automatically, the system should be designed for zoned, programmed variation of watering frequency and time. “Shrubs planted in this area’s poor-draining, clay soils can easily be drowned by the amounts of water lawn grass requires,” Layman said. “They need to be watered on a separate schedule.” Drip watering systems for beds are water-efficient, but it may not be readily apparent whether they are running properly. Should they fail, it may not be discovered until plants are withering and dying. Other considerations are sloped beds that drain excess water away downhill while level areas can be prone to oversaturation. Also, southern, western and unshaded exposures need more water than others. Yet even with lawns, over-watering often happens, said Shannon Wray, a Seven Oaks landscape designer. “Lake homeowners typically irrigate with free lake water and really like to see the system they’ve purchased soaking their grass.

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JUST ADD WATER

One expert says two waterings a week is sufficient for a green lawn.

But the ‘off’ setting is your lawn’s friend. With daily high temperatures under 90 degrees, two waterings a week (totaling about 1 inch) will be sufficient.” Seven Oaks offers a full landscape maintenance service that will make sure proper watering is being delivered to each area and recommends that a system’s controls be mounted where they’re always accessible to a visiting technician. Those details typically fall to system installers such as Westlake Turf & Irrigation. George Kerr, the company’s president, said he often works closely with landscape designers to install the proper irrigating pipes and control hardware after a property has been graded and just before plants go in. “It’s important that things are done in the right order,” Kerr said. “Final grading of a construction site will affect where water needs to be delivered and can disturb previously installed underground pipes.”

“Technology now allows for wireless rain gauges to trigger system shutdowns and restarts as weather patterns change, and for homeowners to adjust watering by smartphone or tablet. Wi-Fi-enabled systems can even adapt to weather forecasts.” GEORGE KERR Westlake Turf & Irrigation

About half of the firm’s installations are for new construction; the rest are for customers who discover they can’t keep their landscape lush and healthy without help. A system’s design should be for the long

term, Kerr said, since watering needs will increase as plants mature. “Designers should envision watering needs 10 years out and allow for water delivery to be reprogrammed over time.” According to Kerr, the cost for irrigating a typical ¾-acre lot starts at about $10,000, but will vary based on slope, exposure, complexity and technology chosen. “Multiple watering zones will help adjust delivery to grass with different sun exposures and to beds versus lawn areas,” he said. “Technology now allows for wireless rain gauges to trigger system shutdowns and restarts as weather patterns change, and for homeowners to adjust watering by smartphone or tablet. Wi-Fi-enabled systems can even adapt to weather forecasts, but in our area the closest station may be an hour away, and rainfall sometimes varies significantly from one part of the lake to another.” The pump’s location is another system design consideration. Pumps work best

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at the 800-foot level, but the shoreline management plan’s size restrictions on enclosures discourage taking up boathouse space for pumps and pipes, Kerr said. Pump wiring must follow local electrical codes, which specify ground-fault protection. There’s no chance of electric current leakage harming swimmers since only non-conductive water piping is used for plumbing that reaches the water. Most irrigation systems also require winterization. “There are always low areas in the pipes and pumps that must be blown clear with compressed air,” Kerr said. “Pumps that are on-shore will freeze up before those that are over the water or protected in a dock house or attic.” Both landscaper and irrigation system installers emphasize one key point: while automatic watering may be essential to attractive landscaping, using it sparingly is essential as well. Over-watering destroys far more landscaping than under-watering.

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The liTTle yellow house that sits along the edge of the lake overlooking smith Mountain, where both the Blackwater and Roanoke rivers converge, is a relic of a bygone era. Today’s shoreline management plan would never allow a home to be placed so close to the water. But the Bernard house, built in 1965, just before the lake reached full pond, predates those rules. The structure originally began as a boathouse. Midway through its construction, Florine Bernard suggested to her husband, John, that the builder should put a cabin above it. Long before that, the property was once part of a 1,200-acre cattle, corn, hay and tobacco farm — much of which now lies under water. It was established in the 1800s then bought by the Bernards from the Saunders family at auction in 1950. The couple sold a large portion to Appalachian Power to be flooded for the lake and more than 70 acres to developer Dave Wilson for what would become Bernard’s Landing. The couple retained the 10-acre point lot upon which their house was built, as well as a section that is still leased to the Virginia Inland Sailing Association for

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The best seat in the house is from the front porch that features sweeping views of Smith Mountain. A stone fireplace keeps away the cold on chilly nights.

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its clubhouse and marina. There also were several building lots on Tranquility Lane, which have since been sold. Although John died 32 years ago, his widow, Florine, died earlier this year at age 94. These days, the house and property are shared by the families of the couple’s three children: Ann Coffey, Flo Lena Harris and John Bernard III, as well as their six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The house is small by today’s standards — just two bedrooms and a single bath above the original boathouse and a kitchen/living area that runs the length of the structure. The expansive view of the junction of the Roanoke and Blackwater rivers, with the whole of Smith Mountain beyond, is from the generous all-weather porch where two dining tables make it the best place to gather when families are enjoying time at the lake. While the boathouse underneath goes unused, a two-slip dock with sundeck built in the nearby cove is often the go-to spot for family members. Ann Coffey remembers summers in the 1950s and early ’60s at the farm with her parents living in a trailer. Her dad, who retained a love of horses from his days serving in the U.S. Cavalry, kept the tradition alive — there were eight horses plus a riding ring on the property. A 10-foot by 12-foot concrete pad, just a few feet from the boathouse seawall, still marks where an early 1970s tornado swept the storage shed and six saddles into the lake while leaving the nearby house unharmed. Coffey also remembers water skiing when the lake was still filling up. “We’d ski the narrow channel between the trees, headed down toward the dam,” she recalled. “Once I decided to try dropping a ski, unannounced. I fell, but no one was paying attention. I remember floating for a long time toward the trees until the boat finally circled back. And, of course, there were no other boats out on the lake to notice.” Coffey’s daughter, Victoria Moore, recalls learning to ski when she was 4 years old. She often had cousins Kristin Plunkett and Suzanne Parker to ski with, and skiing three at the same time was always a treat. The girls also liked to play tricks on Moore’s little brother, Jonathan. “Back then, when trees were still stick-

Middle Photo COURTESY OF VICTORIA MOORE

SPECIAL MEMORIES

A shed that was once next to the house on the concrete pad was destroyed in the 1970s by a tornado. The house, joined by a rainbow, looks like its the only one on the lake in a vintage family photo (left). Victoria Moore (below), her husband, Tommy, and their son, Thomas Bruce Jr., look forward to their summers at the lake. The property boasts wide vistas (opposite page).

ing out of the lake, none of us could imagine how special the view would ultimately become,” Coffey said. While Victoria Moore and husband Tommy work full time — she at Rocky Mount Health and Rehab and he at Central Virginia Manufacturing (he also runs SML Wicked Striper guide service and is a captain for Sea Tow – SML) — they look forward to spending time at the lake house during the summer months with their children, Thomas Bruce and Sommar. “This little house isn’t fancy, but it holds lots of memories for our family,” Moore said. “Tommy and I look forward to making our own family memories here.”

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Information for the 2020 SML Home & Garden Guide was compiled from business submissions, telephone interviews and SML Regional Chamber of Commerce records. Laker Media deems this guide to be accurate but makes no guarantees and does not endorse these businesses. To be added to the list for next year or to correct any information for your business, email editor@ smithmountainlaker.com.

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Resources for homeowners and building professionals Architectural Design Services..............................................52 Attorneys/Title Settlement Companies..............................52 Banks/Mortgage Lenders.....................................................52 Builders/Contractors.............................................................52 Building Supplies...................................................................54 Developers.............................................................................56 Docks and Decks...................................................................56 Electrical Contractors...........................................................56 Excavating/Earth Moving.....................................................57 Exterminating........................................................................57 Fencing/Welding...................................................................57 Flooring..................................................................................57 Handyman Services...............................................................57 Heating and Air Conditioning..............................................57 Home Inspection...................................................................58 Insurance................................................................................58 Interior Design/Home Furnishings/Decor..........................60 Kitchen & Bath.......................................................................62 Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance/Nurseries.......................62 Lighting...................................................................................63 Media/Home Security...........................................................63 Miscellaneous........................................................................63 Moving/Storage................................................................. 64 Painting/Power Washing/Window Cleaning................64 Paving............................................................................64 Plumbing.........................................................................64 Pools & Spas....................................................................... 64 Remodeling............................................................................64 Roofing...................................................................................65 Stone Masonry.......................................................................65 Water Treatment/Well Drilling.............................................65 Windows & Doors..................................................................65

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home & garden Name, Address, Website or email address

Phone Year Est.

# of emp. Business Specialties

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

GUIDE TO SML BUSINESSES

American National Bank 12930 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy 25 Southlake Drive, Union Hall 400 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount amnb.com

540-721-1600: Hardy 540-576-1218: Union Hall 540-489-3400: Rocky Mount 1909

BB&T Westlake 37 Village Springs Drive, Hardy bbt.com

540-721-3311 1872

Mortgage loans, business loans, home equity loans, construction loans, purchases, refinances

Carter Bank & Trust 135 Scruggs Road, Moneta carterbankandtrust.com

540-721-5200

Mortgage loans, full banking services, free checking, savings accounts

More than 350

Small business, construction, conforming mortgages

Architects at Work Inc. 286 Brooks Point Lane, Union Hall architectsatwork.net

540-576-1110 1982

Architectural consultation and design for clients considering changing their home or building new.

CIRCLE Design Studio Roanoke: 2840 Electric Road SW, Suite 100 Richmond: PO Box 9032 circledesignstudio.com

540-245-0269 (Roanoke) 804-255-9355 (Richmond) 2005

Licensed architect, certified interior designers, class A contractor, remodels, renovations, new construction, specializing in modern design

Conway Design Build Inc. 6832 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz conwaydesignbuild.com

540-721-1210 1986

Custom home design and construction, renovations and additions, architecture

Embrace Home Loans 95 Westlake Road, Suite 107, Hardy embracehomeloans.com

540-375-3190

Mortgage services, lending

CS Custom Structures Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg customstructuresinc.com

434-832-0040 2003

Architecture, construction, design and build, general contractors

Farm Credit of the Virginias 670 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount farmcreditofvirginias.com

540-483-4572 1916

Mortgage services, lending

Design & Drafting Solutions 575 Smith Paradise Lane, Union Hall On Facebook

540-420-4108 2006

Architectural designer of homes, additions, remodeling, renovations and garages; consulting and project management

First Bank & Trust Company 740 Old Franklin Tpke., #4, Rocky Mount firstbank.com

540-744-0269 1980

Mortgage services, lending

Erler Design 109 Bay Terrace, Huddleston erlerdesign.com

434-953-6747 2007

Design of craftsman-style homes, plans, services, full design of new homes, renovations

Member One Federal Credit Union 12975 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy memberonefcu.com

800-666-8811

Movement Mortgage 16440 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta movement.com

540-400-2800

Mortgage services

SunTrust Bank 13264 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy suntrust.com

540-912-6003 Bank 540-912-6019 Mortgage division

Home equity, new construction, lot loans, boat and marine loans, first mortgages

SWBC Mortgage 3825 Electric Road, Suite B, Roanoke swbcmortgage.com

540-562-8100

Full-service mortgage banking firm

Union Bank & Trust 14739 Moneta Road, Moneta bankatunion.com

540-297-1233 1905

Lots/consumer lending, in-house mortgages, secondary mortgages

ValleyStar Credit Union 1080 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount valleystar.org

800-475-6328 1953

Residential mortgage lending

Virginia Mountain Mortage (A division of Bank of Botetourt) 51 FirstWatch Drive, Moneta bankofbotetourt.com

540-591-5087 1899

Mortgage loans, construction loans, financial services

ATTORNEYS / TITLE & SETTLEMENT COMPANIES Acquisition Title & Settlement Agency 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy acquisitiontitle.net

540-721-8600 1993

Anchor Title SML LLC 130 Scruggs Road, Suite 202, Moneta anchortitlesml.com

540-597-7998

Gentry Locke 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 900, Roanoke gentrylocke.com

866-983-0866 1924

Gilbert, Bird, Sharpes & Robinson 13595 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta gilbertbird.com

540-721-5110 1997

Lindsey A. Coley, Attorney at Law, PLLC 16440 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 304B, Bridgewater Plaza, Moneta coleylaw.legal

540-407-9858 2007

Rhodes, Ferguson & Stone, Attorneys 305 S. Main St., Rocky Mount rfsattys.com

540-352-4824

The Stanley Law Firm 13508 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shg-law.com

540-721-6028

Virginia Title Center 270 S. Main St., Suite 201, Rocky Mount virginiatitlecenter.com

540-772-0585 1989

Vogel & Cromwell LLC 13245 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy vogelandcromwell.com

540-721-3988 1922

Real estate closings, new construction loan closings, coordinate 1031 tax deferred exchange, title insurance, witness closings Real estate settlements on both residential and commercial purchases, refinances, 1031 exchanges and more Representing buyers, sellers, developers, investors, landlords and tenants Real estate, family law, estate planning, personal injury; offices in Roanoke and Lynchburg A small law firm with a passion for people, specializing in estate planning, probate, guardianship, conservatorships, employment law, business law and longterm care planning. Also available to meet at our Roanoke office by appointment Areas of practice include real property law, business law, estate planning, administration and probate Representing commercial developers, financial institutions, property owners, buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate transactions Full-service title and settlement agency

Residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, contract law, commercial litigation, mechanics lean disputes

BANKS / MORTGAGE LENDERS Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #101, Hardy atlanticbay.com/tomlusk

540-721-0126 1997

Complete home mortgage needs, construction loans, refinancing

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Mortgage, home equity; refinancing, auto loan, credit card, checking

BUILDERS / CONTRACTORS A Level Above Construction 890 Long Island Drive, Moneta alevelaboveconstruction.com

540-816-0338

Kitchens, bathrooms, remodeling, renovations, decks and docks

Arant Enterprises 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill arantenterprises.com

540-483-9130

Custom homes, remodels, additions, decks/docks; licensed and insured

BDC P.O. Box 478, Moneta bdcsite.info bdctommy@gmail.com

813-613-1547

Custom homes, remodeling, custom docks, commercial projects

Brockworks Inc. P.O. Box 873, Hardy brockworksinc.com

540-721-4346 1994

Custom-built homes with unique features, 3-D design services, custom home design, remodeling

Consolidated Construction Services 103 8th St., SE, Roanoke ccsroa.com

540-725-3900 1999

Conway Design-Build Inc. 6832 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz conwaydesignbuild.com

540-721-1210 1986

Providing restoration services, including fire, water, storm and wind damage, mold remediation and remodeling 2

Custom home design and construction, renovations and additions, architecture

540-890-COOL www.mcdanielservice.com

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Custom homes, docks, renovations and additions

GUIDE TO SML BUSINESSES

Keith Caron Construction Co. LLC keithcaronconstruction.com

540-871-0935 2002

Custom residential, small business, remodeling

Ken Brodin Builder Inc. 2159 Isle of Pines Drive, Moneta kenbrodinbuilder.com

540-297-7189 1987

Custom homes, renovations

LakeCare Construction P.O. Box 959, Hardy lakecare.net

540-420-4115 1985

Innovative remodeling, elegant new homes, decks and Underdeck Drainage Systems

Larry Chattin & Sons Inc. P.O. Box 424, Goodview On Facebook

540-890-2305

LogHomesByJack.com 18013 Forest Road, Suite E06, Forest loghomesbyjack.com

800-767-4916 2001

Material packages for log homes, timber frame homes, hybrid homes, recreational cabins; repairs, additions, garages

Log Homes of the Blue Ridge 1631 Headens Bridge Road, Bedford lhbr.biz loghomesofthebr@aol.com

540-297-8991 1994

Local, independent representative for Appalachian Log Structures Inc. Borate pressure-treated and warranted log homes, cabins, additions, garages. Full log or log siding available; design, sales, construction

M.H. Eades Inc. 14114 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta mheades.com

540-719-4306 2001

New construction, remodeling, additions, docks, log and timber frame homes

Cooper Contractors Inc. 260 Four Branch Drive, Hardy coopercontractorsinc.com

540-721-4600 1991

Craftsman Custom Home Builders 66 Builders Pride Drive, Hardy craftsmanhomebuilders.com

540-912-0112

CS Custom Structures Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg customstructuresinc.com

434-832-0040 2003

Architecture, construction, design and build, general contractors

Dale E. Angle Custom Builder 1116 Iron Ridge Road, Rocky Mount

540-483-2585 1972

Custom building, additions and renovations, repairs

F&S Building Innovations Inc. 2944 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke fsfourseasons.com

540-985-9160 1987

Residential construction, decks, sunrooms; renovations; commercial new construction and renovations

Ferguson Construction & Supply Inc. 1530 Bethesda Drive, Huddleston

540-297-1653 1985

Floyd Enterprises 11616 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Suite C, Huddleston floydenterprisesinc.com

540-297-7900 1979

Homestead Custom Builders Inc. 410 Saddlewood Drive, Wirtz On Facebook

540-537-6125 2002

Class A contractor, new construction, remodel, large or small jobs; decks, kitchens, baths

Milstead Construction LLC 3 Marvin Gardens Drive, Moneta milsteadconstructionhomes.com

540-879-2673 1987

Custom home builder, class A contractor, licensed and insured, 30-plus years experience, A+ BBB rating

James Corvin Inc. 65 Harbor Landing Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-871-0681 1987

Framing, decks, sunrooms, siding, interior trim, exterior buildings

Noonkester Construction Inc. 105 Lemon Lane, Hardy noonkesterconstruction@gmail.com

540-353-4009 540-890-5212 1998

New homes, additions, renovations, commercial, remodels, historic renovation

JTC Inc. 2065 Meadors Spur Road, Moneta jtcsmlhomes.com

540-537-3679 1990

Custom home building

Right Angle Carpentry LLC Roanoke, SML, Lynchburg, Forest rightangleva.com

540-352-4302 434-238-5408

KEBO Construction 250 Energy Blvd., Rocky Mount keboconstruction.com

540-238-2114 1999

Custom home building and design with attention to detail; additions and remodels

Roanoke River Valley Log Homes LLC 350 Egret Drive, Union Hall ilovelogs.com

540-420-0338 540-420-8326 2005

Custom floor plans include blueprints, changes at no additional charge, choice of four log profiles

Robert R. Bauer Building Contractors Inc. 3335 White House Road, Moneta rrbbuilders.com

540-296-2242 1982

Custom home building, remodeling and renovation, light construction

Southern Heritage Homes Inc. 275 Corporate Drive, Rocky Mount southernheritagehomes.com

540-489-7700 1995

Modular housing, building contractor, general contractor, personalized home packages

TBS Construction LLC 4752 Scruggs Road, Moneta tbsbuilds.com

540-484-4752 2003

Builders/contractors, dock and deck contractors, remodeling

Tectonics II Ltd. tectonics2.com On Facebook and Houzz

434-361-2525 1981

Design-build, custom homes, NAHB Certified Green Professional Dealers, Lindal Green Coast to Coast

Timber Ridge Craftsmen Inc. 1403 Hales Ford Road, Moneta timberridgecraftsmen.com

540-797-3059 2006

Custom design builds

Timothy P. Arner & Sons Inc. 2837 McDaniel Road, Bedford tim@arnerandsons.com

540-493-2510 540-493-2511 1996

Custom homes, renovations, additions, Bobcat work

Capps Home Building Center 13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shopcapps.com

540-721-2276 1978

Composite decking, windows and doors, custom cabinets, dock supplies, lumber, paint, hardware, tools, lawn and garden, patio furniture, plumbing and electric

Chandler Concrete Company 14418 Moneta Road, Moneta chandlerconcrete.com

540-297-4369 1973

City Electric Supply 70 First Watch Drive, Moneta cityelectricsupply.com

540-719-2155 2008

Stick-built custom homes from the low 200s; build from your plans or ours; complete showroom for interior and exterior selections

Post frame buildings and supplies. Post, lumber, metal roofing, siding, windows and doors. Builders/contractors, architectural design services, remodeling

Family owned. Builder of farm and agricultural buildings and all types of farm fencing

Residential and commercial construction and remodeling; class A contractor

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Electrical equipment supplier, commercial and residential

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Energy Efficient Heat Pumps Heat Pumps •Work Energy on allEfficient major brands • Work on all major brands Great maintenance contracts • Great maintainence contracts years in business years30in business

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home & garden Designer Solutions 13699 Booker T. Washinton Hwy., #200, Moneta designersolutions.com

540-719-1266 2003

Plumbing and electrical fixtures, parts and supplies

Ideal Building Supply 1195 North Main St., Rocky Mount idealbuildingsupply.com

540-483-5511 1949

Full-service lumber yard supplying materials for residential and commercial construction projects

Kent’s Insulating 5454 Aerospace Road, Roanoke truteam.com/division/kents-insulatingroanoke

540-427-3223 1972

Marshall Stone Inc. 19730 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount marshallstone.com

540-483-2737 2006

Natural stone, concrete hardscapes, aggregates and landscape supplies

Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Road, Moneta monetafhc.com

540-297-5558 1973

Hardware, home lawn and garden, farm, ranch and power equipment

Smith Mountain Building Supply 13080 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy smithmountainbuilding.com

540-721-3453 1986

Complete supplier of home building materials, contractor and retail; cabinets and windows

Bathroom hardware, insulation, gutters, mirrors, shower enclosures, fireplaces, garage doors, shelving and storage systems

DEVELOPERS Enirtep Inc. 1027 Waterwheel Drive, Suite 200, Moneta jpenirtepinc@aol.com smllakelots.com

540-297-4055 1982

Bel Lago, Windward at Point Chelis, Belden Woods

Floyd Enterprises Inc. 11616 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Suite C, Huddleston floydenterprisesinc.com

540-297-7900 1979

Custom home building, remodeling

NBI Development P.O. Box 88, Moneta downtownmoneta.com

540-297-7777 1999

Residential and commercial development Downtown Moneta, Mayberry Hills

PFJ Construction 400 Scruggs Road #100, Moneta

540-721-7969 1983

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Custom residential, real estate development, commercial and residential

The Plyler Group 13697 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 105 A, Moneta plylerhomesanddocks.com

540-721-8362 1974

Residential and commercial development, including The Forum, Sanctuary Bay and The Retreat; boat dock construction; home construction

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The Willard Companies Inc. 75 Builders Pride Drive, #200, Hardy thewillardcompanies.com

540-721-5288 1973

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Westlake Towne Center, The Boardwalk, The Westlake, The Water’s Edge, The Waterfront, South Harbour, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake

Smith Mountain Lake Land, Greg Venning Developers smithmountainlakeland.com

540-420-5573 1988

Licensed class A contracting business offering development planning and construction

Acorn Renovations & Docks, Inc. 190 Lakewood Forest Road, Wirtz

540-537-5596

Contractors, building

Dock Solutions Inc. 6553 Scruggs Road, Moneta docksolutions.com

540-721-5501 1999

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Custom docks, boat and personal watercraft, lifts, ladders, maintenance

Inland Shores Dock Construction 45 Lookout Point Drive, Moneta

540-580-4822 1987

Pile driving, rip rap, custom docks, shoreline stabilization

James Corvin Inc. 65 Harbor Landing Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-871-0681 1987

Framing, decks, sunrooms, siding, interior trim, exterior buildings

Lakeside Marina and Construction 629 Lakeside Road, Penhook On Facebook

434-927-5380 540-871-5040 1969

Rip rap, dredging, boathouse and dock piling

Dillon Docks Inc. 6051 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz dillondockssml.com

540-721-1699 1992

New docks, dock design, remodeling, pile driving, class A contractor

M.H. Eades Inc. 14114 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta mheades.com

540-719-4306 2001

Docks, new construction, remodeling, additions, log and timber frame homes, class A contractor

Plyler Homes & Docks 13697 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 109A, Moneta plylerhomesanddocks.com

540-721-8362 1974

Dock construction, personal watercraft and boat lifts; licensed and insured; deck and home construction

Smith Construction Co. 165 Smithview Drive, Glade Hill

540-483-7408 1986

Boathouse and floating dock construction and installation: rip rap, lake debris cleanup

TBS Construction 4752 Scruggs Road, Moneta tbsbuilds.com

540-484-4752 2003

Builders/contractors, dock and deck contractors, remodeling

Turner’s Building Inc. 12125 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall turnersbuilding.com

540-576-2678 1976

New boathouses, dock and deck modifications, boat and PWC lifts; lift modifications, lift remote controls; dock repairs

W.E. Shoreline Construction, LLC P.O. Box 133, Moneta weshorelineconstruction.com

540-493-9283 2001

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Dock building, pile driving and boathouses, repair contractor

DOCKS & DECKS

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

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AA&W Plumbing and Electric 4170 Edwardsville Road, Hardy

540-493-2389 1978

Home wiring, docks, underground wiring, pump back, general plumbing services

J.M. Blair Company Inc. P.O. Box 257, Huddleston jmblairco.com

540-537-5172 2005

New home wiring, remodel and upgrades, dock wiring

Lietz Electrical LLC Moneta lietzelectric.com

540-719-0097

Home and business wiring, electrical repairs and maintenance, landscape lighting, pole lights and other miscellaneous electrical needs

Moser Electric LLC 310 Oakbark Drive, Moneta moser-electric.com

540-814-0152 2013

Commercial, residential, industrial and marine electrical services; engineering services; class A electrical contractor

Naz Electric 10 Softwind Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-1922

Ronald Young Electric Glade Hill

540-483-1405

New construction, renovations, docks, service upgrades, class A contractor, licensed and fully insured, more than 20 years in the trade 4

Family-owned and operated, serving Franklin County and surrounding areas for more than 40 years

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M & L Pest Control 730 Farm View Road, Glade Hill On Facebook

540-493-7182 2014

Pest control: termites, roaches, ants, spiders, stink bugs, bats and rodents

Smith Mountain Pest Solutions 665 Black Rock Road, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-493-8605 2013

Termite and pest control; residential and commercial; real estate inspections

Star City Pest Control & Wildlife 1921 Power St. SE, Roanoke starcitypestcontrol.com

540-339-7888

Pest control, termite control and prevention, wildlife management services

Funkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LLC SML, Bedford and surrounding area funkswelding.com

540-309-9110 2012

Design build gates, fences, railings and more; spray-on protective coatings and mobile welding

Larry Chattin & Sons Inc. 1241 Goodview Town Road, Goodview On Facebook

540-890-2305 1953

FENCING / WELDING

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Family owned. Builder of farm and agricultural buildings and all types of farm fencing

FLOORING

Southern Trust Home Services 5205 Starkey Road, Unit B, Roanoke southerntrusthomeservices.com

540-721-4348 1995

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Electrical, plumbing; water heater repairs/ replacements, water treatment systems, whole house generators, heating and air systems serviced/installed

Wooldridge Heating, Air & Electrical 14179 Wards Road, Lynchburg wooldridgeheatingandair.com

434-239-0371 1975

Heating, air and electrical installation and service, generators

EXCAVATING & EARTH-MOVING CONTRACTORS Complete shoreline management; rip rap, dredging, excavation, beach sand, tree removal; AEP permitting

B&B Flooring 441 Lakewood Forest Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-0260

Contractors, carpets, hardwood, laminate and vinyl

By Design Interiors 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 102, Hardy bydesigninteriorsofva.com

540-719-1431

Residential and commercial interior design firm offering flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, furniture, window treatments, design consultations, builder rebate programs

Designer Solutions Inc. 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 200, Moneta designersolutions.com

540-719-1266

Flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, sinks, paint color selection, furniture, window treatments, rugs and accessories

Envisions Flooring & Interiors 7195 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz On Facebook

540-719-1500 2005

Floors by Dennis P.O. Box 214, Sterling On Facebook

703-434-1280

Dustless floor finishing, installation, deep wood floor cleaning, custom borders and inlays Offering a wide variety of custom floor treatments for homes and businesses; professional installation

Flooring and tile, specialty shower tile and kitchen backsplash design, custom window treatments and blinds, upholstery, custom area rug sizing, lighting, furniture

A.C. Shoreline Services 1249 Difficult Creek Road, Bedford On Facebook

540-947-5611 540-875-9991

Clifton Byrd & Sons Inc. P.O. Box 1038, Moneta rodsandreins@verizon.net

540-537-6209 1981

Excavating, shoreline stabilization, specializing in rip rap by water

Interiors by Kris 13161 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy interiorsbykris.com

540-721-8354

Crawford Excavating Inc. 185 Parford Lane, Moneta crawfordwaterhauling.com

540-721-2153 1970

Excavating, septic installation, roads and driveways, site grading, water hauling

Smith Flooring Co. 1867 Tolers Ferry Road, Huddleston smlflooring.com

540-537-3508 1996

540-537-2584 1985

Excavating and landscaping, nursery, plants, lawn maintenance

The Carpet Cleaning Crew Moneta carpetcleaningcrew.com

434-489-1122

Mayhewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm and Landscaping 1371 Dozer Lane, Bedford On Facebook

Residential and commercial carpet and tile cleaning using a unique green process that begins wet and finishes dry

540-855-7604

Randy Hodges Excavating Inc. P.O. Box 967, Wirtz randyhodgesexcavating.com

540-580-5116 1987

The Floor Source 13352 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite A2, Moneta On Facebook

Full-service flooring company that services Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding area with hardwood flooring, carpet, tile and LVP

Rodney Cundiff & Sons Bulldozing 2465 Jacks Mountain Road, Glade Hill

540-576-2702 1973

Simmons Excavating Inc. 9276 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz simmonsexcavatinginc.com

540-721-3674 1983

Residential/commercial, site work, septic systems; hauling, demolition; class A licensed, insured, RLD, DEQ erosion certified 3

Clearing and grading, driveways, rip rap, excavating, pond construction Excavating, grading, rip rap, foundations, hauling and septic, road building, hydroseeding; class A licensed, insured

EXTERMINATING

Installing all hardwood floors, finishing all hardwood floors. Certified craftsmen

HANDYMAN SERVICES SML Caretaker LLC 1268 Rosewood Lane, Huddleston smlcaretaker.com

540-676-1368 2013

UpKeep P.O. Box 817, Hardy teamupkeep1.com

540-524-2180

Minor home repairs; caretaker for owners living away from their property Painting, handyman services, maintenance contracts, light remodeling, cleaning, rental turnover

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Bradford Pest Control 1919 Golden View Road, Rocky Mount gottrust.org/bradford

540-484-1563 1994

Real estate inspections, pest control services, termite control

Bug Man Exterminating Inc. Roanoke and surrounding areas bugmanext.com

540-252-0126 1994

Green pre-treatments, termite control, pest control, mosquito reduction

Dodson Pest Control 3714 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg dobsonbros.com

540-586-8709 1944

Pest, termite, bed bug, bird and moisture control, exclusion and fumigations, insulation

Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning LLC 1238 Cochese Drive, Moneta affordhvac@gmail.com

540-297-2765 2009

Air-Pro Heating and Air 5595 Pleasant Hill Road, Rocky Mount airproheatingandairinc.com

540-483-8958

Installation, repair and maintenance of heat pumps, A/C, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, hot water heaters, and backyard wood-fired boilers Repairs, installation and maintenance air conditioning; furnace repair, replacement, preventive maintenance; new water heaters installed; digital thermostats, indoor air quality solutions, energy saving tips

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home & garden Ashman-Gordon Heating, Air and Electrical 804 E. Main St., Bedford On Facebook

540-297-4945 2007

Service all brands and types of oil and gas furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, electric heat and air purification systems

Bower Heating and Air Conditioning 13455 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-7600

Full-service residential and light commercial heating and A/C; installation and service on furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers

Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating and Cooling Inc. 14662 Moneta Road, Suite C, Moneta On Facebook

540-297-3576 1998

Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 11795 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall cundiffheating.com

540-576-1200 1978

Davis Heating & Air 2081 South Main St., Rocky Mount davisheat.com

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HOME INSPECTION Inspecx LLC, Home Inspection Services P.O. Box 395, Moneta inspecx.com

540-798-1388 1993

Thermographic, pre-listing and construction phase inspections, radon and mold testing, energy audits

National Property Inspections 149 Longview Lane, Boones Mill npiweb.com/bwood

540-334-2700 2004

Installation, sales and service on all heating and cooling systems and outdoor wood burners geo-thermal heating systems, generators

Virginia and NRSB-certified, residential and commercial purchase pre-listing inspections; radon testing and water testing

Pillar to Post Home Inspectors 3840 Green Level Road, Rocky Mount troydolney.pillartopost.com

540-493-0007

Professional home inspection services for Roanoke, Franklin, Bedford, Botetourt and Craig counties

Installation of heat pumps, gas furnaces, A/C and Daikin and Carrier mini-split products, duct cleaning, duct sealing

Smith Home Inspections LLC 101 Pointe O Woods Drive, Huddleston smithinspectsit.com

540-525-5165

540-483-5605, 540-297-5605 1947

Heating and A/C service, installation, geo-thermal installation, solar energy, standby generators, indoor air quality, attic insulation, duct cleaning

Pre-listing home inspections, prepurchase home inspections and multiunit inspections; serving Roanoke, SML, Bedford, Lynchburg, Blacksburg and surrounding areas

540-529-1575

HTF Mechanical Services Inc. 1026 White House Road, Moneta htfmechanical.com

540-297-9818 1990

Trained Home Inspections Keith M. Mitchell trainedhomeinspections.com

AHIT certified and Virginia licensed, serving home buyers, sellers, realtors or anyone who needs assistance with home inspections

Johnston Cooling & Heating 902 Westchester St., Bedford johnstoncoolingandheating.com

540-728-1518 2010

Westlake Home Inspections Inc. 150 Woodland Cove Drive, Moneta gngenter61@gmail.com

540-493-5690 2011

Commercial HVAC, crane service

Service, repair and install all makes and models of residential and commercial heating and cooling, refrigeration equipment, duct cleaning

Specializing in home inspections, radon testing

INSURANCE 540-352-4901

Auto, home, renters, business, life and boat insurance

McDaniel Service, Inc. Senior Technician John Smith: john@mcdanielservice.com

540-890-COOL

Heating and air conditioning; annual maintenance and inspection agreements available

Allstate Gillespie Agency 160 Franklin St., Suite A, Rocky Mount agents.allstate.com/william-gillespie-rockymount-va.html

Moneta Heating & Air P.O. Box 678, Vinton monetahvac.com

540-890-4337

Specializing in sales and installation, repair of all brands, makes and models; HVAC; Heil dealer

Burton & Co. 300 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount burtonandcompany.com

540-483-5934

Since 1891, helping secure affordable insurance for individuals, families and businesses

Outside Heating Inc. 19870 Virgil H. Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount outsideheating.com

540-483-1505 2008

Sales and service of outside wood furnaces

Dominion Risk Advisors 28A Kirk Ave., Roanoke domrisk.com

540-366-7475

Tilleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating/Cooling 352 Hillendale Drive, Troutville tilleysheatingandcooling.com

540-312-2282

Homeowners insurance, personal auto insurance, personal umbrella, excess liability, personal articles, antique autos and classic vehicles, watercraft

540-719-0885

Westlake Heating & Air Conditioning 1627 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-9117 2004

Installation, service, maintenance agreements

Don Evans, State Farm 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 209B, Hardy insuringsml.com

Wooldridge Heating, Air & Electrical 14179 Wards Road, Lynchburg wooldridgeheatingandair.com

434-239-0371 1975

Heating, air and electrical installation and service, generators

Eades & Lower Insurance 1234 Maple Ave., Roanoke eadesandlowerinsurance.com

540-981-1124

Independent insurance agency providing home, auto, business, life and health insurance and financial planning

Exposure Consultants 93 Peninsula Point Drive #B5, Moneta exposureconsultants.com

540-352-4032

Full-service agency assisting with personal and commercial insurance needs

Fieldale Insurance Agency 16 Starling Ave., Martinsville fieldaleinsurance.com

276-632-3451 1928

Personal and business insurance, life and health insurance

Hogue Insurance 13605 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta hogueinsurance.net

540-483-5121 1974

Auto, home, business, life

Holley Insurance Serving SML, Boones Mill, Roanoke holleyinsurance.com

540-334-4225, 888-899-1229 2000

Lockman and Associates Inc. 133 East Market St., Martinsville lockmanandassociates.com

276-632-7569, 866-229-9894

Auto, home, life and business insurance

McCall Insurance Agency Inc. 835 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount mccallinsurance.net

540-483-9525

Full-service, general insurance agency providing home, auto, business, recreational and watercraft insurance

Phil Hager Insurance Agency 13840 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta insuresml.com

540-721-8822 1984

Home, life, health, auto, business and boat insurance

Ryan Harris Insurance & Financial Services 40 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount nationwide.com

540-483-5648 1999

Personal, business, life, auto insurance

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Specializing in cooling/heating systems installation and service, commercial refrigeration, ductless systems

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Auto, home, life and business insurance, wealth and retirement planning

Auto, boat, home, business, life and renters

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From the sidewalk to the attic, we pride ourselves in inspecting your next home so that you have that peace of mind you need when selling or buying a home. With over 20 years in the construction industry primarily focused on service work, new construction and remodeling, you can feel confident when choosing us. Serving the Lynchburg, Bedford, Smith Mtn Lake, the Roanoke Valley, the New River Valley and surrounding areas. We are state certified, licensed and insured, meaning when you contact Smith Home Inspections, you will be given the attention you deserve. • ICA #19209 • Va Course ID# 3331001672 • Va State License # 3380001483 • NRS Certified # 3380001483 • InterNachi member OUR SERVICES • Pre-Listing Home Inspections • Pre-Purchase Home Inspections • Multi-Unit Inspections • Radon Testing

540.525.5165 smithinspectsit.com

Smith Home Inspections

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Services include: Mirrors Awnings Insulated Glass Protectant Window Film Custom Shower Enclosures

Customer Satisfaction – Superior Workmanship – Quality Products – Since 1949

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Home, farm, auto, mobile home, renters, rental property, small business, life

Simmons Insurance Agency Inc. – Rockingham Group Debbie Simmons, Agent 1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta simmonsinsurance.biz

540-297-2886 Moneta office 2012 540-343-1796 Vinton office

State Farm Insurance - Jeff Persinger P.O. Box 687, Bedford jeffpersinger.com

540-586-0811

Auto, home, property insurance

State Farm Insurance, Debbie Robbins, Agent 740 Old Franklin Tpke., #1 Rocky Mount; debbierobbins.biz

540-483-9267, 866-483-1440 1994

Homeowners, business, banking, homes under construction, auto, life, commercial and boat insurance

The Conner Group 131 E. Lee Ave., Vinton theconnergroup.net

540-767-6669

Life, long-term care, retirement, investments, individual and group health insurance

The Thomas Agency, Allstate 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #100, Hardy agents.allstate.com/stuart-thomas-hardyva.html

540-719-3000 1984

Auto, home, life, business, boat, specialty line, renters and landlord policies, umbrella

Tripp Godsey Agency/Farmers Insurance 13105 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #B2, Hardy agents.farmers.com/va/roanoke/trippgodsey

540-719-5433 2004

Auto, home, life, commercial, business, boat, farm, renters, restaurants; financial services

Wheelers Advisory Services 13840 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta advisoryservicessml.com

540-230-9708

Specializing in Medicare and senior insurance products

Willard Insurance Agency Inc. 544 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount erieinsurance.com/agencies/dd2364

540-483-2715

Auto, home, business, life

INTERIOR DESIGN / HOME FURNISHINGS / DECOR A Shade Brighter and Affordable Home Outlet 1123 Celebration Ave. #105, Moneta On Facebook

540-297-6440 2006

Antique Mall at Mayberry 1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta On Facebook

540-297-7770 2010

Artfully Framed at the Lake The Forum at Westlake 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 202, Moneta

540-721-1218 2004

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Custom picture framing (shadow boxes, needlework, original art), gallery featuring local artists

Blinds & Beyond Inc. 13860 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #102, Moneta smlblinds.com

540-721-1880

Window treatments; blinds, shades, shutters, solar panels, solar film and fabric creations

Budget Blinds of Roanoke 542 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 3blindguys@budgetblinds.com

540-489-4897 2002

Blinds, shutters, shades, drapes, window coverings, solar film and more

By Design Interiors 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 102, Hardy bydesigninteriorsofva.com

540-719-1431

Residential and commercial interior design firm offering flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, furniture, window treatments, design consultations, builder rebate programs

CIRCLE Design Studio 2840 Electric Road SW, Suite 100A, Roanoke circledesignstudio.com

540-245-0269 2005

Designer Solutions Inc. 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #200, Moneta designersolutionsinc.com

540-719-1266 2003

Furniture, window treatments, cabinets, area rugs, tile, carpet, hardwood, vinyl, sinks, lighting, countertops, commercial and residential

Emerson Creek Pottery 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford emersoncreekpottery.com

540-297-7884 1977

Factory outlet offering handmade, handpainted ceramic pottery made in the USA; personalization available

Envisions Flooring & Interiors 7195 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz On Facebook

540-719-1500 2005

Flooring and tile, specialty shower tile and kitchen backsplash design, custom window treatments and blinds, upholstery, custom area rug sizing, lighting, furniture

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Lamps, tables, art, dishes, vanities, rugs, home accessories and gifts

Antiques, collectibles, architectural salvage, primitives, vintage, outdoor furniture; shipping available

Full-service interior design firm offering custom solutions for commercial and residential interiors

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Fabulous Finds 361 Scruggs Road, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-0670

Vintage, antique and eclectic items

Gifts Ahoy Bridgewater Plaza 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta giftsahoyfudge.com

540-721-5303 1998

Pillows, decorative accessories, lamps, candles, outdoor mats, lake-themed decor and fudge

Grand Home Furnishings Westlake Outlet 71 Parkcrest Drive, Hardy grandhomefurnishings.com

540-721-2227 1911

Furniture, mattresses, outdoor furniture

Interiors By Kris 13161 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy interiorsbykris.com

540-721-8354 1985

Complete interior design services, including floor coverings and window treatments; high-end furniture lines and accessories, outdoor furniture

Mattress by Appointment 6732 White House Road, Huddleston business.facebook.com/ mattressbyappointmentsml

540-583-6339 2017

King mattress sets, queen mattress sets, full mattress sets, twin mattress sets

Organize to Realize Smith Mountain Lake smlspachick@gmail.com

434-338-9647 2008

P.A.C. Interiors & Floor Fashions Inc. 56 FirstWatch Drive, Moneta pacinteriors.com

540-719-0001 1998

Queen Bee Consignments 12126 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall On Facebook

540-576-1568

A 9,000-square-foot home decor store offering upscale resale furniture and accessories. “it doesn’t have to bee new to bee awesome!”

Reclaimed 14176 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta On Facebook

540-719-1670 2016

Specializing in new, vintage and repurposed decor, furniture and gifts; consigned items

SleepSafe Beds LLC 3629 Reed Creek Drive, Bassett safetybeds.com

866-852-2337 2000

Provides safe and functional beds for special needs, custom adjustable beds

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, Hardy On Facebook

540-721-5622 2004

Home decor and furniture, seasonal and holiday items, specialty foods, boutique and baby areas, children’s area

The Woodshop/J.Clark Bestwick Construction 8243 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston

540-296-0517 1989

Wood Grains American Furniture & Gifts 455 Franklin St., Rocky Mount woodgrainsusa.com

540-483-0627

Feng Shui organizing, creating space, clearing spaces — garages, attics, closets, docks, etc. 5

Flooring, upholstery/fabric, furniture granite, lighting gallery, stonework; fullservice interior design

Furniture restoration, cabinetry, craftsman and shaker-style custom woodworking

All-American hardwood furniture, home decor, art and gifts

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home & garden KITCHEN & BATH Kitchens, bathrooms, remodeling, renovations, decks and docks

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Creative Curbs Inc. 765 Webster Road, Glade Hill creativecurbsinc.com

540-529-2872 2001

Custom concrete and curb landscape design, stamped concrete specialist

Dominion Tree Care Specialists 1833 Joco Lane, Moneta dominiontreecarespecialists.com

540-328-9953

D&P Landscaping Inc. 8437 Grassland Drive, Sandy Level dplandscaping.com

540-484-2706 540-420-3728 2006

Landscaping, full-service lawn care and maintenance, landscape design, hardscapes, full-service landscaping and maintenance, snow removal

Diamond Hill Garden Center 1017 Diamond Hill Road Moneta diamondhillgeneralstore.net

540-297-7009 1999

AEP-approved trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials; hardscape supplies, decorative stone, mulch; fountains

Gonzalez Landscaping 4984 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz On Facebook

540-352-4141 2010

Design and install hardscape driveways, walkways, retaining walls, fireplaces, firepits, outdoor kitchens; lawn care; tree trimming and removal

A Level Above Construction 890 Long Island Drive, Moneta alevelaboveconstruction.com

540-816-0338

Atlantic Appliance LLC 215 Saunders Farm Road, Moneta

540-719-1131 2008

Bath Fitter 1358 Roanoke Blvd., Salem bathfitter.com

540-387-3060

Better Bathrooms & Kitchens Inc. 30 W. Main St., Salem betterbathroomsandkitchens.com

540-387-2223 1995

Remodel baths and kitchens, flooring, sinks, lighting; licensed and insured. Class A contractor; BBB member

Blue Ridge Mountain Cabinets 1101 Franklin St., Rocky Mount blueridgemountaincabinets.com

540-489-1000 1989

Cabinets, woodworking, home improvements, manufacturing facility

Capps Home Building Center 13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shopcapps.com

540-721-2276 1978

Custom cabinets for kitchen, bath, office; granite and solid surface countertops

Hardbower Tree Service LLC Boones Mill hardbowertreeservice.com

540-520-8087

Certified aborists; specializing in spikeless tree pruning, stump removal, tree cabling and bracing, light land clearing and firewood services

DeNeal’s Cabinets 400 Scruggs Road, #600, Moneta denealscabinets.com

540-721-1752 1984

Custom cabinets, kitchens, granite, refacing, countertops, residential and commercial

Hoppe’s Tree Service Inc. 14572 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta www.gottrust.org/hoppestreeservice

540-488-8733

Arborist and tree services, stump grinding, tree assessment

Doors and More 1326 Peters Pike Road, Wirtz doorsandmoreusa.com

540-721-1066 1985

Custom cabinet doors, hardwood moldings, hardwood lumber, dovetail drawer boxes

L & L Lawncare LLC 170 Cambridge Court, Hardy

540-797-7272

Lawn care, landscaping, mulching, trimming, basic lawn work

Elegant Woodworks Inc. 4131 Franklin St., Rocky Mount elegantwoodworksinc.com

540-483-5800 1999

Residential and commercial cabinetry, class A contractor

Lakescapes Nursery Ltd. 11509 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall

540-576-2781 2003

Design/build outdoor environments hardscape and landscape, property management, best pottery source in the area, unique and inspiring retail garden center

Glenn’s Appliance Repair 1326 Longwood Ave., Bedford On Facebook

540-524-0320 2015

Landscape Solutions Va. 122 and 40 Enterprise Lane, Hardy landscapesolutionssml.com

540-526-5296, 540-397-7645 1999

Mulch blowing/application, complete lawn care service, erosion control/topsoil application

Kemmerer Cabinet Company LLC 729 Boxwood Green Drive, Wirtz russ.kemmerer@gmail.com

540-676-7356 1949

LawnWorx Outdoor Solutions 251 Rakes Road, Rocky Mount lawn-worx.com

540-493-7286

Land management, forestry mulching, general land clean-up, ATV and horse riding trails, lawn mowing, core aeration and overseeding, landscape design, new yard installation

Marshall Stone Inc./SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC 19730 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount marshallstone.com

540-483-2737 2006

Natural stone, concrete hardscapes, aggregates and landscape supplies

Mayhew’s Farm & Landscaping 1371 Dozer Lane, Bedford On Facebook

540-537-2584 2008

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Excavating and landscaping, nursery, plants, lawn maintenance, mulch supplier

McKinney Landscaping 1811 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill mckinneylandscaping.net

540-420-4969 1994

Professional landscaping and lawn services, including lawn care, maintenance, landscaping, lighting, irrigation and hardscaping; fully licensed and insured

Mulch-n-More 4927 Starkey Road, Roanoke mulchnmore.org

540-776-8718

Mulch, sands, wood carpet, hardwood, top soil, pea gravel, castle sand, brick nugget, cedar, driveway stone, gray sand

Parkway Nursery and Landscapes 2952 Dundee Road, Huddleston parkwaynurseryandlandscapes.com pkwynl@gmail.com

540-765-8733 1986

Deer resistant landscapes, terracing/ retaining walls, paver or flagstone patios/ walks; tree removal; water features

R.G. Lucas Hauling & Lawn Care 9550 Goodview Road, Goodview

540-314-8121 2000

Hauling, seeding, grading, rip rap, landscaping

Ronnie Mitchell & Son 223 Miracle Road, Rocky Mount ronniemitchellandson.com

540-397-3775 1991

Landscapes, hardscape, seeding and sod, firepits

Ruggieri Lawns LLC P.O. Box 759, Moneta lawnsatthelake.com

540-721-0098 1978

Lawn maintenance, home putting greens, landscaping

Seven Oaks Landscape/ Hardscape Inc. 529 Redwood Road, Glade Hill sales@7oakslandscape.com

540-489-3715 1991

Landscape and hardscape design and installation, landscape maintenance

Installation, repair and maintenance of all major kitchen, dock and laundry appliances, parts and supplies Customized bathroom renovation products and services

Installation and repair of major appliances, including refrigerator, freezer, stove, microwave, water heater and more 25+

Design, custom fabricate and install handcrafted cabinetry and built-ins, in all wood species and finishes. Granite, quartz, solid surface, cultured marble or laminate tops are installed along with cabinetry for efficient installation

Lakeys Custom Woodwork 1785 Silas Dodd Lane, Dry Fork

434-250-0053

Internal and external carpentry, handmade furniture, kitchens, custom closets, custom carpentry

Newbilt Construction 105 Darlington Drive, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-556-0458

Specializing in remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms and basements

LANDSCAPING / LAWN MAINTENANCE / NURSERIES AAA Tree-Works 5689 Bethany Road, Boones Mill aaatree-works.com

540-529-2714 1989

Augusta Co-Op – Bedford 1078 Custer Lane, Bedford augustacoop.com

540-297-4988

Farm, fertilizer and home supplies

Bailey’s Pro Landscaping Serving Smith Mountain Lake baileysprolandscaping.com

540-492-2706

Specializing in the design, installation and removal of landscaping, hardscaping, water features and more

Bartlett Tree Experts 2810 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke bartlett.com

540-343-9376 1907

Scientifically based tree and shrub care from certified arborists

Blackwater Nursery & Landscaping 21367 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount blackwaternurseryandlandscaping.com

540-334-3415 540-814-1457 1978

Nursery and garden center, hardscape and landscape services, water gardens, patio pavers, rock boulders and more

Brown’s Landscaping & Tree Service Smith Mountain Lake On Facebook

540-420-5847

Consultation to conserve trees, aesthetic view-shed pruning, nutritional care for trees and shrubs, comprehensive arborist services

Mulching, seeding, bush hogging, mowing, aerating, leaf and snow removal, pavers, stump grinding, lawn maintenance, tree work, retaining walls, pressure washing and more

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Fully equipped, trained and certified tree service technicians

LIGHTING Outdoor Lighting Expressions 130 Scruggs Road, Suite 212, Moneta outdoorlightingexpressions.com

540-761-9985 2002

Architectural accent lighting, landscape lighting sales, installation and maintenance; commercial lighting and lighting automation controls

Westlake Turf, Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting 186 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta westlakeirrigation.com

540-721-1833 1972

Pump stations, irrigation, sod, seeding, outdoor lighting

MEDIA / HOME SECURITY Kraven Solutions Inc. 7007 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz kravensolutions.com

540-483-5364 2003

Security systems and cameras, networking and Wifi, audio/video systems

Mid-Atlantic Data & Communications LLC 80 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount midatlantic-data.com

540-483-7770 2005

Securitas 2840 Electric Road, Suite 203, Roanoke securitas.com

540-562-2910

SSI Security Services Inc. 7490 Old Franklin Tpke., Glade Hill ssisecurityva.com

540-576-1382 1965

Security and fire systems, whole-house music and surround sound, structured wiring, home theaters

Automatic Boat Covers of VA & NC LLC 535 Cedar Ridge Road, Union Hall touchlesscover.com

540-488-8030 2004

Touchless Boat Covers, minor dock and boat lift modifications, marine equipment

Aztec Rental Services 14070 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta aztecrental.com

540-721-4070 1964

Bays Trash Removal/Portable Restrooms 2432 Headens Bridge Road, Bedford baystrash.com

540-297-6397 1965

Blossman Gas & Appliances 1088 Moneta Road, Bedford blossmangas.com

540-728-0887

Propane-powered generators, tankless water heaters, fire logs/direct vent fireplaces

Enagic Lynchburg mrichardson1.yourbodyiswater.org

434-660-2848 1974

Interior design, health and wellness, kitchen and bath, miscellaneous

Foster Fuels P.O. Box 190, Brookneal fosterfuels.com

800-344-6457 1921

Heating oil, propane, kerosene, hearth and home store

Hodges Appraisal Services Moneta

540-420-1415

Residential real estate appraiser

JES Basement Systems 456 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox jeswork.com

855-773-7404 1986

Basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, mold problems

Monica’s House Keepn & Cleaning Services 1322 Three Oaks Road, Wirtz cleaningIdo2006@gmail.com On Facebook

540-397-9574 2005

Morton Buildings 7432 McConnell Road, Roanoke mortonbuildings.com

540-366-3705

Offering buildings for residential, farm and agriculture, equestrian, commercial and community purposes

Premier Appraisals 3810 Bluewater Drive, Moneta smlpremierappraisals.com

540-312-9958 2001

Full-service real estate appraisal company

Pro-Line Trailers 74 Taylors Road, Boones Mill prolinetrailersales.com

540-334-4182

A full line of enclosed trailers, cargo trailers, motorcycle trailers, race car trailers, custom and open trailers

ServPro of Lynchburg, Bedford & Campbell Counties 2664 E. Lynchburg Tpke., Bedford

540-586-1579 2000

Networking, consulting, PC repair and data backup and recovery Offering security solutions, including on-site guarding, electronic security, fire and safety services, corporate risk management

MISCELLANEOUS Southern Landscape Group Inc. PO Box 397, Evington soscapes.com

434-821-6004 1998

Specialized Mowing 1081 Circle Road, Bedford specializedmowing.com

540-875-6559 2018

The Growing Place, Rachel Bayer 8747 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz rsb2031@grwnplc@gmail.com

540-721-2117 1982

Top Notch Lawn Care LLC Smith Mountain Lake topnotchlawncare.com

540-580-0830 2001

Trez R Us Smith Mountain Lake trezrus.com

540-493-1444 2001

Specialize in keeping trees healthy; properly prune trees, remove dead or dying trees from residential or commercial properties; emergency removal

UpKeep P.O. Box 817, Hardy teamupkeep1.com

540-524-2180

Lawn care, mulch, painting, pressure washing, dock maintenance, handyman services, maintenance contracts

Varsity Landscaping and Grounds 5125 Starkey Lane, Roanoke varsitylandscaping.com

540-774-8289

Full-service landscaping company specializing in landscape design, outdoor lighting, outdoor living spaces and other services

Water Garden Designs by Tharpe Landscaping 6707-B Wards Road, Rustburg watergardendesigns.net

434-821-8619 1924

Design, installation and maintenance of water gardens as well as outdoor living areas, stone walls, waterfalls, kitchens, fire pits and more

WDR Land Designs 921 Three Oaks Road, Wirtz wdrlanddesigns.com

540-814-2766

Specializing in all landscaping and hardscaping needs, including design, installation, retaining walls, patios, driveways, lawn seeding and more

Westlake Turf, Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting 186 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta westlakeirrigation.com

540-721-1833 1972

Willow Tree Nursery Inc. 300 Old Mountain Road, Penhook willowtreesml.com

540-576-3031 1988

Specializing in annual, perennials, herbs, landscape shrubs and unusual accent plants

Woody’s Tree Service 6500 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount woodytreeservice.com

540-488-9663 2007

Tree removal, land management, landscaping

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Outdoor living design/build; AEP shoreline management; landscape care and maintenance Veteran owned and family operated, offering safe, cost-effective vegetation management

Open March through early November: Over 60 varieties of perennial flowers; also annuals, herbs, vegetable plants and hanging baskets Grounds maintenance, turf management, mulching

Pump stations, irrigation, sod, seeding, outdoor lighting

servprolynchburgbedfordcampbellcounties.com

Equipment rentals, party/wedding rentals

Waste and trash removal and portable toilets

Cleaning services for residential, commercial and new construction

Fire and water clean up and restoration – 24 hours/7 days a week. Fire, smoke smoot, water removal, dehumidification, mold mitigation and restoration, biohazard, crime scene, vandalism and deodorization

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home & garden Smith Mountain Lake Appraisals LLC 6728 Whitehouse Road, Huddleston smithmoutainlakeappraisals.com

540-297-1824 1986

Residential and commercial appraising

The Trailer Connection LLC 9150 Virgil H. Goode Hwy. trailerconnectionllc.com

540-483-9170 1993

Landscape/utility, gooseneck, hydraulic dump, equipment and enclosed trailers; trailer parts, accessories, towing

We Got You Covered & Maid for You Smith Mountain Lake wegotyoucovered-sml.com

540-875-7618

Delivery and set-up of bed linens and towels, residential cleaning, light commercial cleaning

MOVING / STORAGE All-Size Storage LLC 13000 Moneta Road, Moneta On Facebook

540-296-0500 1998

Regular and climate-controlled storage, 24-hour access, packing and moving supplies, UPS shipping, oversized storage for boats and RVs

Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services 6704 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke crowningtouchusa.com

540-982-5800

Lakewood Mini-Storage 325 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta lakewoodstoragesmlva.com

540-719-3200

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Self-storage; climate-controlled; 24-hour video surveillance

Smith Mountain Lake Storage 230 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta smithmountainlakestorage.com

540-719-1516 540-912-4003

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First-floor drive-up storage; roll-up door; U-Haul dealer

SML Mini Warehouses 340 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-7060

Mini storage warehouses

Virginia’s All American Movers 1123 Florida St., Salem virginiasmovers.com

540-521-8091

Local and long distance moves, residential and commercial moves, packages customized for individual relocation needs, on-site personalized consultation, boxes, moving supplies and packing services available, locally owned and operated

Full-service moving company, consignment shop, auction house and real estate division

PAINTING / POWER WASHING / WINDOW CLEANING Joey Hodges Painting & Pressure Washing 333 Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-493-9433 2000

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Decks, docks, pressure washing, painting

JM East Painting Inc. 1169 Friendly Drive, Penhook On Facebook

434-927-4161 2003

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Interior and exterior painting, staining, power washing, deck repair, log homes, docks

JM Painting Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-420-4601

The HouseBath 12801 Moneta Road, Suite A, Moneta On Facebook

540-293-3699 2003

Premier Painting 1811 Isle of Pines Drive, Moneta premierpainters.biz

540-537-5168 2005

SML Pressure Cleaning 1788 Rakes Road, Rocky Mount

Interior and exterior painting services, pressure washing Pressure cleaning, window cleaning; wood staining, painting

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PLUMBING Archie’s Plumbing LLC 326 Fair Oaks Lane, Glade Hill On Facebook

540-355-1023

Offering full residential and commercial plumbing service, remodeling and new construction; licensed and insured

CMC Supply Inc. 1120 Moneta Road, Bedford 1796 W. Franklin St., Rocky Mount cmcsupply.com

540-586-1520, Bedford 540-483-5208, Rocky Mount

Down Home Plumbing and Repair LLC 1776 Lonely Hollow Road, Huddleston downhomemaintenance.com

540-875-7645

Plumbing, sewer lines, bathroom remodeling and bathroom waterproofing

Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg falwellcorp.com

434-846-2737

Interior waste and vent piping, interior water piping, domestic water piping insulation, LP and natural gas piping, commercial water heaters, commercial water circulating pumps

Johnny on the Spot Plumbing Bedford johnnyonthespotplumbing.com

540-871-0058 2014

Well and pump service, new installations, repair of existing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, leaks, water lines and sewage lines, water quality tests, appliance connections and water heaters

Layman’s Contracting Inc. 947 Bonbrook Road, Wirtz lciva.com

540-334-5395

Full-service plumbing, new and remodel construction, water heaters and pumps, water treatment, 24-hour service and welding

L.D. Ellis Plumbing and Septic Tank Cleaning 55 Becky’s Mill Road, Moneta

540-483-9837 540-493-2019 1969

Water treatment, custom design bathrooms, plumbing; septic tank cleaning, pumping, inspection, installation and repair

Moser Electric LLC Moneta moser-electric.com

540-814-0152 2013

Class A plumbing contractor specializing in residential and commercial projects

Southern Trust Home Services 5205 Starkey Road, Unit B, Roanoke southerntrusthomeservices.com

540-685-0106 1995

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Electrical, plumbing, water treatment systems, whole house generators

Smith Mountain Lake Plumbing 450 Holyfield Lane, Moneta

540-721-2300

General plumbing services

Tuck’s Plumbing and Heating Inc. 5580 Tolers Ferry Road, Huddleston tucksplumbinginc@gmail.com

540-537-3667

Full residential and commercial plumbing service, remodeling and new construction, licensed pipe fitter; installation of gas lines

Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount wislerplumbing.com

540-483-9382 1986

Professional plumbing services, bathroom remodeling, water treatment

Full-service plumbing and electrical supplier, wholesale and retail

POOLS & SPAS

Interior/exterior painting, power washing/ staining

AquaPros Pools and Spas Inc. 839 Ole Turnpike Drive, Bedford aquapros.com

540-586-8364 1984

In-ground and above-ground swimming pools; spas, saunas; wood, gas and pellet stoves, gas fireplaces/logs and more

540-537-1258 1997

Pressure washing of wood, vinyl, concrete, fully insured

Crawford Water Hauling Inc. 185 Parford Lane, Moneta crawfordwaterhauling.com

540-721-2153 1998

Potable water for pools and water systems, excavating

Smith Mountain Wash Pros 1113 Gander Lane, Bedford smlwashpros.com

540-312-2041

Pressure washing, soft washing, window cleaning, fleet washing and most other exterior cleaning services

National Pools 3112 Melrose Ave., Roanoke nationalpools.com

540-345-7665

Softwash Systems Safe & Professional Roof & Exterior Cleaning 330 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservices.com

540-721-1329 2013

Design, build, maintain pools and spas. Supplies, seating groups, dining sets, barstools, fire pits, umbrellas, chaise lounges and more

Perry Pools & Spas 6000 Fort Ave., Lynchburg perrypools.com

434-239-9650 1972

In-ground, on-ground and above-ground pools; spas, billiards, outdoor furniture

Westlake Wash LLC 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill westlakewash.com

540-797-9117 2001

A Level Above Construction 890 Long Island Drive, Moneta alevelaboveconstruction.com

540-816-0338

Kitchens, bathrooms, remodeling, renovations, decks and docks

Residential and commercial asphalt, seal coating, tar and gravel and excavating

Bath Fitter 1358 Roanoke Blvd., Salem bathfitter.com

800-892-2847

Bathroom and bathtub remodeling

Paving of driveways, private roads, parking lots, tennis courts and more

Lakeys Custom Woodwork 1785 Silas Dodd Lane, Dry Fork lakeyscustomwoodwork.com

434-250-0053

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, commercial projects, handmade furniture

Roof, decks and exterior cleaning

Staining, painting, refinishing — decks/ docks/homes, vinyl, concrete and more. Licensed and insured

PAVING Gus Wells Paving 2583 Stone Mountain Road, Bedford guswellspaving.com

540-296-0966 540-699-0167

Patterson Brothers Paving Inc. 1011 Monroe St., Bedford On Facebook

540-586-1497 1981

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Moyer’s Guttering Inc. 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill moyersgutters.com

540-483-9130 1984

Roofing, siding, windows, guttering. Licensed and insured

Perimeter Roofing 4847 Fort Ave., Lynchburg perimeterroofingva.com

434-515-2868

Residential and commercial roofing; gutters, windows, siding

Reliant Roofing & Restoration 1156 Waterwheel Drive, Moneta reliant-roofs.com

540-529-2453 2013

Residential and commercial roofing; siding and gutters; and restoration

Riddick Home Services Inc. 330 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservices.com

540-721-1329 1974

All types of residential roofing and repairs; new construction and replacement roofs; roof, decks and exterior cleaning and remodeling

540-537-9343 1983

Sell and install real rock, manmade rock, flagstone and slate; licensed and insured

STONE MASONRY U.S. Stone Corporation 27 Brookledge Lane, Rocky Mount rock-your-wall.com

WATER TREATMENT / WELL DRILLING Bedford Well Drilling Inc. 701 Industrial Ave., Bedford bedfordwelldrilling.com

540-586-1449 1983

Catron’s Pump Sales & Service Inc. 11209 Stewartsville Road, Vinton catronspumpsales.com

540-890-3848 1972

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Well drilling and service

Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg falwellcorp.com

434-846-2737 1937

Well drilling, water and sewage systems

Quality Water Systems / Kinetico 1171 Cheatham Park Drive, Bedford kineticoswva.com

540-721-6025 2003

Water treatment and analysis

Shells Pump Sales & Service Inc. 147 Shell Drive, Hardy shellswaterpumpservice.com

540-890-4446

Well services and water filtration

Specializing in remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms and basements

Simmons Well Drilling Company 60 Drill Rig Drive, Buchanan simmonsdrilling.com

540-254-2289 1969

Providing drilling services for geothermal, environmental, irrigation, water well, quarry, mining and construction projects

Tile and hardwood flooring, general home improvements

Southern Trust Home Services 5205 Starkey Road, Unit B, Roanoke southerntrusthomeservices.com

540-721-4348 1995

Water treatment systems

Class A contractor offering experience in siding, roofing, framing, tile, decks, finish carpentry, hardwood floors and more

Southern Well Drilling 836 Greenway Road, Glade Hill On Facebook

540-483-7595 1989

Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount wislerplumbing.com

540-483-9382 1986

Newbilt Construction 105 Darlington Drive, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-556-0458

Phil’s Home Improvements

540-493-7941 2004

R&K Home Builder & Remodeler Franklin County On Facebook

540-352-2936

Riddick Home Services Inc. 330-C Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservices.com

540-721-1329 1974

Decking, siding, small renovations

Southern VA Construction 7350 Old Franklin Tpke., Unit A, Glade Hill southernvaconstruct.com

540-576-3846 2007

Residential and commercial; home and office improvements, BBB member, member of Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association

TBS Construction LLC 4752 Scruggs Road, Moneta tbsbuilds.com

540-484-4752 2003

The Grout Doctor Roanoke, SML, Bedford, Lynchburg groutdoctor.com

540-283-0031 2016

Walker Construction Inc. 95 Luck Lane, Moneta rdwalker1979@yahoo.com

540-721-1979 2001

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Well drilling

Water treatment

WINDOWS & DOORS Capps Home Building Center 13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shopcapps.com

540-721-2276 1978

Selling windows and doors for your home

Residential construction and remodeling

Door Medic Inc. P.O. Box 45, Boones Mill doormedic.net

877-792-4934 2000

Garage doors; Raynor Door distributor/ dealer for the lake area

Regrouting, recaulking, recoloring, tile and grout repair, natural stone cleaning and sealing, commercial floor sealing

Franklin Glass franklinglassva.com

540-483-0087

Custom shower doors, clear deck railings, mirrors, desk and tabletop glass, shelving, replacement windows

Repairs, remodel, replace doors, windows, siding

Hometown Windows LLC Boones Mill hometownwindowsva.com

540-334-HOME (4663) 844-418-HOME (4663)

Smith Mountain Building Supply 13080 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy smithmountainbuilding.com

540-721-3453 1986

ROOFING Cook Siding and Window Co. Inc. 301 Kessler Mill Road, Salem cooksiding.com

540-389-6104

Roofing, windows, siding, leaf slugger gutters, sunrooms, doors, awnings, vinyl fencing and railing and more

Dillon Roofing 380 Tall Tree Road, Wirtz

540-721-4446 1994

Roofing and remodeling

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Water well drilling and pump service; environmental services

Class A contractor; licensed and insured; wood and vinyl replacement windows, entry and storm doors, vinyl siding, gutters, vinyl railing, decks 20

Complete supplier of home building materials, contractor and retail; doors and windows

To be added to the list for next year or to correct any information for your business, email editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

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Franklin County, the “Moonshine Capital of the World,” will honor its heritage — and the independent spirit of its people — throughout the month of April.

Story by KAREN DILLON Photography courtesy of THE BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE & MUSEUM OF FERRUM COLLEGE

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Before the era of the automobile, the horse and wagon were essential to moonshining.

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s 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of Prohibition, Franklin County, which earned the nickname “Moonshine Capital of the World,” is poised to celebrate Moonshine Heritage Month with activities planned throughout April. Organizers are quick to point out that the celebration is more than just about making illegal liquor. “Franklin County is a testament that there’s more to moonshine than meets the eye,” said Christine Arena, programming coordinator of the Franklin County Public Library in Rocky Mount. “It’s about the history of living a hard life and trying to beat the odds in impoverished, rural communities. It’s about the survival of families and farms. It’s about mountain life, our geography and landscape and mountain music.” The library is planning three free events starting April 3, including a screening of the movie “Lawless,” a lecture and concert titled “Goodbye Booze,” as well as a monthlong exhibit featuring original paintings inspired by the era titled “Moonshine the Arts: Reflections on Canvas.” Crazy Horse Marina in Scruggs will host a Moonshine Heritage Festival on April 18 from noon to 5 p.m. The festival will focus on comparing life in 1920 to 2020. It will include old-time cars, vendors, distillers, bluegrass bands and more as part of the celebration. “It’s about the heritage and respecting those who came before us not just the alcohol,” Bechtler said. “It’s about the people.” The Franklin County Historical Society is hosting a Moonshine Jar Hunt starting April 1. Participants (must be 21 or older) can pick up a moonshine passport at the museum and hunt for the jars pictured on the passports at businesses throughout the county. After getting their passports stamped at each location, they can be returned to the museum by month’s end for a chance to win prizes. Linda Stanley, managing director of the Franklin County Historical Society, said the organization is “delighted” about Moonshine Heritage Month, as the society has been celebrating the stories behind the making and distribution of

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Most moonshiners would not so boldly pose for a photographer while putting whiskey in jars at their still.

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Moonshine Heritage Month Events The following is a list of events scheduled to date. More information is available on the Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Facebook page. • April 1-28: Moonshine Passport Program, Franklin County Historical Society • April 3: Moonshine Mixology at Twin Creeks Distillery’s tasting room in Rocky Mount • April 4-25: “Moonshining the Arts: Reflections on Canvas” will be held at Franklin County Public Library’s main branch in Rocky Mount. Original paintings inspired by the Prohibition era and Franklin County’s place in the history and heritage of moonshining. • April 4: “Lawless,” Westlake Cinema

• April 10, 6 to 10 p.m.: A Night of Makin’ Likker at The Early Inn with Twin Creeks Distillery • April 11, 8 a.m.: Chug for the Jug 5K (start at Franklin County High School, Perdue Lane) • April 11, 8 p.m.: Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Harvester • April 18, noon to 5 p.m.: Moonshine Heritage Festival, Crazy Horse Marina • April 18-19, 9 a.m. start (both days): Moonshine Jug Shoot at Summit Springs Shooting Center in Ferrum • April 23, 6:30 p.m.: “Goodbye Booze” concert and lecture at the Franklin County Public Library’s main branch in Rocky Mount. Historian and musician Gregg D. Kimball will trace the musical legacy of the Prohibition movement through spoken narrative, period images and live and recorded music. • April 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Moonshine Car show at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum

• April 4: Cruisin’ Rocky Mount

April 25: Shindig and Shine at the Grand Oak Pavilion at The Early Inn

moonshine for many years. “This historical society is in the 16th consecutive year of interpreting this with our annual Moonshine Express event, and we are so glad to see others with a desire to keep our mountain culture alive for future generations,” Stanley said. “The story is so much larger than breaking the law and

consuming alcohol.” To illustrate that point, an extensive online exhibit has been produced by the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at Ferrum College, with funding and support from John Redd Smith Jr. of Martinsville and the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.

“Over the years hundreds of travel articles and books have been written about the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia,” the exhibit stated. “Not surprisingly, the public’s understanding of moonshining is more myth than fact, and few people grasp the scope of the Blue Ridge moonshining industry over the last 150 years.” Using photographs and a detailed narrative, the exhibit, posted to the BRI’s website, walks viewers through the history of moonshining and how the illegal industry came about. “The difference between a legal distiller and a moonshiner is basic: The moonshiner chooses not to license his distilling operation or pay taxes on his whiskey,” according to the exhibit. Stanley said the local moonshine industry plays a large part in the interpretation and presentation of local history — not for the lawlessness exhibited by those involved in it, but because it figures into the lives of virtually every county citizen, in one way or another. “Everyone didn’t make it, haul it, sell it or even drink it back in the day; however, the local economy and everyday life was affected by it,’’ Stanley said. “We interpret the ‘good’ and the ‘bad’ in an effort to give a full picture. We believe our county’s moonshine heritage provides a sense of community and home even for those not born and raised here.” Briana Barker of The Franklin News-Post contributed to this story.

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Sunday THE INDIGO GIRLS Live music at Harvester Performance Center. $42 standing room only (no seat), $57 general admission, $72 gold section

This club is dedicated to improving the photography skills of its members and is open to any skill level. 7 to 9 p.m. Moneta/ SML Library. Free

BLOOD PRESSURE AND GLUCOSE HEALTH SCREENING At Heavenly

Manna Food Pantry, Rocky Mount. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free

Tuesday SENIOR SCHOLARS BOOK CLUB Join in a lively, engaging

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BRASS 5: THE SOUNDS OF THE BIG BANDS A live

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $56 general admission, $71 gold section

performance featuring the signature sound of the Star City’s favorite quintet. 6:30 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $20. Tickets: piedmontarts.org

Wednesday PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL

At Harvester Performance Center. Social hour at 6 p.m., screening at 7 p.m. $5 raffle tickets sold at the door. All proceeds benefit Franklin County trails and blueways.

MATTER OF BALANCE Each

Monday and Wednesday through March 25 at the Bedford County Parks and Recreation Office. This free, 16-hour course emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Registration required by calling 540-586-7682

Paint an original oil painting. All supplies provided. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $85 ($75 members) Registration required: 276-632-3221 or piedmontarts.org

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND THE ASBURY JUKES Live

Monday SML PHOTO CLUB MEETING

PAINTING WITH ED GOWEN

discussion while reading fiction, nonfiction, classic and contemporary books. Franklin County Public Library’s Main Branch. For ages 50 and older. Books are loaned for free. 540-483-3098, option 0

ZIPZAPZOP THEATRE CO.

From Carlisle School under the direction of Susan Aaron. Performances at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Free. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville

Thursday RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP

Harvest rainwater for your garden with your own 53-gallon rain barrel. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. $50. Registration deadline is one week before class. playfranklincounty.com

Friday TED TALKS Enjoy and discuss short, powerful talks. Free beverages and dessert provided. Franklin County Public Library’s Westlake branch. Noon. Ages 18 and older. Free

BEGINNER BRIDGE CLASSES An eight-week course that teaches the do’s and don’ts of bridge. Every Friday through April 24 at Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Registration deadline: Feb. 28 in person or by calling 540-483-9238

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING At Stepping Stone Mission, Rocky Mount. 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN MARCH 5 3- to 5-mile run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Chaos Brewing Co. and Twin Creeks Distillery. Shine Runners on Facebook

POPA CHUBBY Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $30

Saturday GIGANTIC INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE The

Jefferson Choral Society will hold its eighth annual sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moose Lodge 715, 2307 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg. Household items, including furniture, kitchenware, bed and bath linens, rugs, holiday decorations, picture frames, luggage, knick knacks and more, will be sold. All proceeds will benefit the choir and its projects.

GROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST Discover what it was

newest trails during this walking series for ages 14 and older. Individual hikes are $5 or $15 for the series. 4 miles. Twin Ridge Recreation Area. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration deadline is three days before event at playfranklincounty.com

like to live at Poplar Forest. 1 p.m. Tickets and information at poplarforest.org

JACKYL Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24.50 general admission, $37 gold section

Sunday

Monday

PHOEBE NEEDLES LIFE LONG LEARNING SEMINARS This month’s lunch

and friends are invited to join others for board games, card games and coloring. Open to all ages at Franklin County Public Library’s Westlake branch. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

and learn feature is “Voices of Faith.” $20. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration deadline: One week before event in person or at playfranklincounty.com

Tuesday BROWN BAG BINGO Bring

a bagged lunch and drink and enjoy a fun-filled game of bingo. At Essig Center. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW TRAILS WALKING CLUB Explore Franklin County’s

ARTSPIRATION WITH KAREN DESPOT Spend studio

time with artist Karen Despot and fellow students. Bring your own supplies. Other dates include: March 26. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $35 ($30 members). Registration required: 276-6323221 or piedmontarts.org

ALL ABOUT VIRGINIA’S BATS Learn about the bat

BOARD GAME CAFE Families

at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24 general admission, $34 gold section

invited to paint together. Bring your own supplies. 10 a.m. to noon. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Other dates include March 17, 31. $5 (free for members)

species of Virginia with Radford University biology professor Karen Powers. 6:30 p.m. Franklin County Public Library Main Branch. Registration: 540-483-3098, option 0. Snow date: March 12

Wednesday AARP CHAPTER MEETING

Featuring monthly educational speakers to empower participants with ideas and suggestions to help with daily tasks. At Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Thursday JOHN JORGENSON BLUEGRASS BAND Live music

ARTSPIRATION Seniors are

WINTER LECTURE SERIES At Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s Discovery Center. The topic is “The Wild World of People and Nature,” presented by David and Cate Kuhn of the World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading conservation organization. 3 to 4 p.m. $8 (includes parking). 540297-6066

SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN 3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Hammer & Forge Brewery, Boones Mill

Friday CHRIS JONES AND THE NIGHT DRIVERS Live music at

Harvester Performance Center’s Landing Pad Stage. 8 p.m. $17

PHIL VASSAR Live music at

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $44.50 general admission, $62 gold section

SMAC COFFEEHOUSE

Featuring Nashville songwriters in concert, including Kirsti Manna and Bill DiLuigi. Wine, beer and light fare available for purchase. Celebration Room, Downtown Moneta. 7 to 9 p.m. smac-arts.com

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2ND FRIDAY IN BEDFORD

Explore shops, restaurants and art venues in Centertown. 5:30 to 8 p.m. facebook.com/2ndfriday

AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NASH Live music at

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $78 general admission, $253 Guacamole Fund charity tickets, $298 Graham Nash Soundcheck Package

music at Harvester Performance Center’s Landing Pad Stage. 8 p.m. $37

ARTSPIRATION: HOPE AND HEALING SOVAH Health and

Piedmont Arts are partnering to provide free art classes for cancer survivors and caregivers. Led by artist Genie Elgin. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Registration required: 276-6323221 or piedmontarts.org

tumbler-style composter using a 53- to 55-gallon food grade barrel. For ages 18 and older. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Registration deadline is one week before class at playfranklincounty. com. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $90

MURDER MYSTERY Join a

fun, “whodunit” social to solve a murder at the lake. Participants will get a script in advance. Bring your own beverages. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages available. Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast, Moneta. $35. bedfordlandings.com

ARTSPIRATION: SPRING BARN QUILT Paint a 12-inch

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22 general admission, $34 gold section

by 12-inch barn quilt with Lisa Martin. Participants can choose from six design options. All supplies provided. 1 to 3 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $40 ($35 members). Registration required: 276-632-3221 or piedmontarts.org

Tuesday LUNCH BUNCH Visit a local

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Thursday

TUMBLER STYLE COMPOST WORKSHOP Construct a

PERPUTUAL GROOVE Live

Mountain Lake Lions Club will host its annual Reverse Raffle at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center in Wirtz. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100, which includes dinner for two and a chance to win $5,000. Money raised supports the club’s scholarship trust and other community projects. Only 219 tickets will be sold. To purchase, visit Haywood’s Jewelers at Westlake Towne Center or contact Rod Savage at 540-855-0910 or rwsavagemd@gmail.com

Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $34.50 general admission, $54.50 gold section

about the art of hearth cooking and 10 Jefferson family recipes at Poplar Forest. 1:30 p.m. Tickets and information at poplarforest.org

Sunday JAREKUS SINGLETON Live

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22 general admission, $32 gold section

Friday BIRTHDAY BONANZA Bring a dish and enjoy a variety of birthday activities, followed by a

Saturday REVERSE RAFFLE The Smith

KASIM SULTON’S UTOPIA

HEARTH COOKING Learn

are invited to unplug, unwind and

3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Brooks Mill Winery, Wirtz

Sunday

FAMILY CRAFT LAB Families

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $37 general admission, $49.50 gold section

SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN

Paint an original acrylic painting with Michele Minich. All supplies provided. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $25 ($20 members). Registration required: 276-632-3221 or piedmontarts.org

restaurant with other seniors and enjoy food, fun and fellowship. This month’s lunch will be at Ippy’s in Rocky Mount. 11:30 a.m. 540483-9238

AN EVENING WITH JIMMY FORTUNE Live music at

Learn how journaling can have benefits. At Essig Center. Free. 10 to 11 a.m. Registration deadline: March 13 in person or by calling 540-483-9238

ARTSPIRATION: FAMILY

NEW TRAILS WALKING CLUB Explore Franklin County’s

BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Eric Proebsting, director of archaeology and landscapes at Poplar Forest, for an afternoon trek through the woods and meadows around the Poplar Forest grounds. 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets and information at poplarforest.org

birthday treat for seniors born in that month. At Essig Center. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration deadline: One week before event in person or by calling 540-4839238

newest trails during this walking series for ages 14 and older. Individual hikes are $5 or $15 for the series. 2 miles. Phoebe Needles. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration deadline is three days before event at playfranklincounty.com

RIDERS IN THE SKY Live

OPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE Explore the natural

explore their creative, artistic side together at Franklin County Public Library’s Westlake branch. 3 to 4:15 p.m. Free, but registration is required one week before class by calling 540-483-3098, option 2

Tuesday NEW TRAILS WALKING

CLUB Explore Franklin County’s

newest trails during this walking series for ages 14 and older. Individual hikes are $5 or $15 for the series. 4 miles. Waid Park. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration deadline is three days before event at playfranklincounty.com

Wednesday

Saturday

CELTIC FESTIVAL At Sedalia

Center, Big Island. Authentic Celtic fare, Highland games, demonstrations and music. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. sedaliacenter.org/ celtic-festival

Featuring Nashville songwriters in concert. Wine, beer and light fare available for purchase. Celebration Room, Downtown Moneta. 7 to 9 p.m. smac-arts. com

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT Enjoy 20 games of bingo for all ages. At Essig Center. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per card TED TALKS Enjoy and discuss

short, powerful talks. Free beverages and dessert provided. Franklin County Public Library’s Westlake branch. Noon. Ages 18 and older. Free

April 1

ROSEANNE CASH Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $61

Wednesday

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING At Stepping Stone

CHARLES ESTEN WITH STEPHANIE OWENS Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $42 general admission, $62 gold section

Sunday 2

Thursday BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING At Essig Center. Free. 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday SMAC COFFEEHOUSE

Explore Franklin County’s newest trails during this walking series for ages 14 and older. Individual hikes are $5 or $15 for the series. 2 miles. Summit View Recreational Area, Brick Church Road. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration deadline is three days before event at playfranklincounty.com

Featuring the Pan Steel Drum Band, dinner, a casino and entertainment. Franklin County Family YMCA Smith Mountain Lake. 540-721-9622

LIFE IN COLOR FUN RUN

NEW TRAILS WALKING CLUB

A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS

A fun run for families, sports teams, businesses and individuals. Wear white and run through five color powder stations. 2 p.m. (registration at 1 p.m.) 1- and

Thursday classes for ages 18 and older to create bowls, plates, cups and more. Classes held at the Grainery Studio, 220 Franklin St., Rocky Mount. Registration deadline is one week before the event begins. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $60 (plus $40 supply cost due first class)

Tuesday consecutive Tuesday night classes (through April 21) for ages 18 and older to experience watercolor painting. Includes demonstration, individual assistance and discussion. Brushes, palettes and water jars will be available; paints and paper can be purchased in class. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Essig Center. $45. Registration: playfranklincounty.com

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $32 standing room only (no seat), $52 general admission, $72 gold section

HAND BUILDING POTTERY CLASS Four consecutive

WATERCOLOR EXPRESSIONS Four

Friday

RODRIGUEZ Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $47 standing room only (no seat), $67 general admission, $87 gold section

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $27 general admission, $42 gold section, $90 meet and greet (does not include ticket, which must be purchased separately)

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $32 standing room only (no seat), $44 general admission, $56 gold section

SARA EVANS Live music at

JOHN WAITE Live music at

BLACK VIOLIN “IMPOSSIBLE” TOUR Live

Thursday Enjoying an hourlong yoga practice with Becki Williams Vasquez. Classes are slow-paced and open to all levels. Bring your own mat. Noon to 1 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $10 (free for members)

Monday Family YMCA, Rocky Mount. 9 to 10 a.m. Free

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $27

YOGA IN THE GALLERIES

3- to 5-mile run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Chaos Mountain Brewing Co. and Twin Creeks Distillery. Shine Runners on Facebook

BLOOD PRESSURE AND GLUCOSE HEALTH SCREENING At Franklin County

JAMES MCMURTRY WITH BONNIE WHITMORE Live

SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN

2-mile options available. At Waid Park. $10-$20. ironedgeevents. com/copy-of-life-in-color-fun-run

Mission, Rocky Mount. 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Free

Saturday DOG WEEK (Through April 10)

Each day will feature a different dog-themed activity. At the Franklin County Public Library’s Westlake branch. Check the April calendar at franklincountyva.gov/ SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM

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events for details

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $42 standing room only, $60 general admission

MUSEUM DAY To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Piedmont Arts, Martinsville is offering free admission DANCING FOR THE ARTS

A fundraiser featuring local celebrities dancing in support of the arts. The “Dancing with the Stars” style contest features eight teams competing to win the most votes and a mirror ball trophy. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Martinsville High School Auditorium. $10 general admission, $25 reserved seating. Tickets at piedmontarts.org

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA APRIL 11 At the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center. 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your own basket for an Easter egg hunt with more than 1,000 eggs to find. Kids can meet and take a picture with Sunny Bunny and enjoy handson crafts, hay wagon rides and more. 540-297-6066

Sunday WINTER LECTURE SERIES At

Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s Discovery Center. Learn about Southern life and how the Union soldiers marching through the area affected the local landowners and their families, including Elizabeth Burroughs, who stopped a troop of 100 soldiers and saved Confederate lives. 3 to 4 p.m. $8 (includes parking)

From Carlisle School under the direction of Susan Aaron. Performances at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Free. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville

SENIOR SCHOLARS BOOK CLUB Join in a lively, engaging

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SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN

ARTSPIRATION WITH KAREN DESPOT Spend studio

Wednesday

ZIPZAPZOP THEATRE CO.

Tuesday

Use a special gluing technique to create a pastel drawing. For

3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Hammer & Forge Brewery, Boones Mill

Featuring monthly educational speakers to empower participants with ideas and suggestions to help with daily tasks. At Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This club is dedicated to improving the photography skills of its members and is open to any skill level. 7 to 9 p.m. Moneta/ SML Library. Free

PASTEL AND GLUE ART

MAKE A FABRIC BOOKMARK Make bookmarks

time with artist Karen Despot and fellow students. Bring your own supplies. Other dates include: April 23. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $35 ($30 members). Registration required: 276-6323221 or piedmontarts.org

AARP CHAPTER MEETING

Monday

discussion while reading fiction, non-fiction, classic and contemporary books. Franklin County Public Library’s Main Branch. For ages 50 and older. Books are loaned for free. 540483-3098, option 0

calling 540-483-9238

using ribbons and buttons. Ages 13 and older. 3 to 4 p.m. No registration required

SML PHOTO CLUB MEETING

ages 1 to 17. 1 to 2 p.m. No registration required

Thursday EASTER BUNNY BINGO SOCIAL For ages 60 and older.

Enjoy 10 games of bingo for a chance to win prizes. A meal will be provided by STEP Inc. afterward. At Essig Center. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration deadline: April 2 in person or by

Friday BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING At Stepping Stone

Mission, Rocky Mount. 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Free

2ND FRIDAY IN BEDFORD

Explore shops, restaurants and art venues in Centertown. 5:30 to 8 p.m. facebook.com/2ndfriday

A NIGHT OF MAKIN’ LIKKER As part of Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Month, this event will offer liquor tastings by Twin Creeks Distillery, appetizers, entree and dessert and one signature cocktail. The Early Inn,

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admission, $42 gold section, $102 VIP meet and greet (must also purchase ticket), $52 VIP merch bundle (must also purchase ticket)

Rocky Mount. 6 to 9 p.m. earlyinn. com, 540-524-2525

Saturday EASTER EGG HUNT Kids 12

and younger are welcome to join in the fun at Waid Park at 2 p.m. to help find more than 25,000 Easter eggs. Arrive early. Also includes inflatables, games, food and the Easter bunny. Don’t forget to bring a basket. Free

YOGA IN THE GALLERIES

Enjoying an hourlong yoga practice with Becki Williams Vasquez. Classes are slow-paced and open to all levels. Bring your own mat. Noon to 1 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $10 (free for members)

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $29 general

Smith Mountain Lake State Park is hosting an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Also on April 22. 1 to 3 p.m. Free (fee for parking). 540-297-6066

Bedford County Parks and Recreation. Take a trip to see “Down Memory Lane.” $60 per person, includes transportation, full sit down meal, taxes and gratuity. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Westgate Shopping Center, Bedford, and returns at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required by calling 540-586-7682

BROWN BAG BINGO Bring

AMANDA SHIRES ATMOSPHERELESS TOUR WITH L.A. EDWARDS Live

EARTH WEEK EVENT: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE Sponsored by

Tuesday

Wednesday

LEGACY DINNER An event to celebrate Booker T. Washington’s birthday, featuring dinner, silent auction, music and door prizes. Presented by the Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument in cooperation with the National Park Service. Pigg River Community Center, Rocky Mount. 6 to 9 p.m. friendsofbooktw.org

3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Brooks Mill Winery, Wirtz

Performance Center. 8 p.m. $27 general admission, $37 gold section

Thursday

SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN

RALPH STANLEY II & THE CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS Live music at Harvester

and learn feature is “Phoebe Needles Mountain Band.” $20. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration deadline: One week before event at playfranklincounty.com

Marina. Featuring local vendors, live music and spirits from area distilleries. Noon to 5 p.m.

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24 general admission, $34 gold section

Presented by the Crooked Road Running Club, this is a fun 3.1mile run/walk through Rocky Mount. Proceeds will benefit track and field teams at Franklin County High and Benjamin Franklin Middle schools. 8 a.m. start at Franklin County High School. runroanoke.com

PHOEBE NEEDLES LIFELONG LEARNING SEMINARS This month’s lunch

MOONSHINE HERITAGE FESTIVAL At Crazy Horse

ALBERT CUMMINGS Live

CHUG FOR THE JUG 5K

Friday

ARTSPIRATION: HOPE AND HEALING SOVAH Health and

Piedmont Arts are partnering to provide free art classes for cancer survivors and care givers. Led by artist Genie Elgin. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Registration required: 276-6323221 or piedmontarts.org

QUILT SHOW Presented by the

Lake Quilters Guild on April 17, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Come help celebrate their 30th anniversary! Lunch available, door prizes. $10

WOODROW WILSON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM TRIP For ages

60 and older. Learn all about the 28th president during this trip to Staunton. $20 includes admission and transportation. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration deadline: April 3 in person at Essig Center

Saturday KIDS FISHING DAY Kids 15 and younger can fish from 10 a.m. to noon at the Recreation Park. 540-483-9238

Ministries, Moneta. 9 to 11 a.m. Free

run and 3K walk at Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford. To benefit the YMCA’s Oncology Wellness Program. 5 p.m. blossomtobottle. com

a bagged lunch and drink and enjoy a fun-filled game of bingo. At Essig Center. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BLOOD PRESSURE AND GLUCOSE HEALTH SCREENING At Lake Christian

BLOSSOM TO BOTTLE 5K 5K

or by calling 540-483-9238

Monday FRIENDS OF SML STATE PARK Monthly meeting.

Tuesday LUNCH BUNCH Visit a local restaurant with other seniors and enjoy food, fun and fellowship. This month’s lunch will be at Hema’s in Rocky Mount. 11:30 a.m. 540-483-9238 FAMILY CRAFT LAB Families are invited to unplug, unwind and explore their creative, artistic side together at Franklin County Public Library’s Westlake branch. 3 to

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OF PENZANCE From Carlisle School under the direction of Susan Aaron. Performances at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Free. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville

4:15 p.m. Free, but registration is required one week before class by calling 540-483-3098, option 2

HACKENSAW BOYS Live

music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22

Wednesday

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $37 general admission, $49.50 gold section

contest open to all photographers — casual, amateur and professional. Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta. smacarts.com

AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE (Through April 24) A

Musicians produced a torrent of commentary on alcohol in song. As part of Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Month, we trace this musical legacy through spoken narrative, images and live and recorded music. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: 540-483-3098, option 0

TUMBLER STYLE COMPOST WORKSHOP Construct a

MARTIN SEXTON Live music

at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $38.50 general admission, $51.50 gold section

VIRGINIA OPERA: PIRATES

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RECYCLED ART FAMILY DAY Celebrate Earth Day by creating artwork from recycled materials. Complimentary snacks provided. All ages are welcome. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

JOHN FABER MEMORIAL PHOTO SHOW AND CONTEST (Through April 26) A

Thursday

”GOODBYE BOOZE:” THE MUSIC OF PROHIBITION

This second annual event will be limited to 48 players at Hot Shots. Check-in time is 1 p.m. $30. Proceeds benefit Scruggs Fire & Rescue Squad. 540-420-9785, bullworks.net/Lortscher

SUZY BOGGUSS Live music at

happy hour at Piedmont Arts, Martinsville with a gallery walk and talk through the museum’s current exhibits. Complimentary drinks and light snacks served. Free. piedmontarts.org

refresher driving course for ages 50 and older. $20 ($15 for AARP members). At Essig Center. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration deadline: April 16 in person or by calling 540-483-9238

DAVE LORTSCHER MEMORIAL TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT

Play your luck at the Kentucky Derby Game at Essig Center. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Registration deadline: April 17 in person or by calling 540-483-9238

ART AT HAPPY HOUR Enjoy

Friday KENTUCKY DERBY SOCIAL

ARTSPIRATION Seniors are invited to paint together. Bring your own supplies. 10 a.m. to noon. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Other dates include April 28. $5 (free for members)

BBQ & BLUES Barbecue and live music. Tasting starts at noon. Campers welcome. At Sedalia Center, Big Island. sedaliacenter. org/bbq-blues

JEFFERSON CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS “ELIJAH” The famed oratorio

Saturday

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ROBBIE FULKS Live music at

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24

OSPREY 10K/5K RUN/ WALK Fifth annual race at Smith

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Sunday

Monday MELISSA ETHERIDGE — THE MEDICINE SHOW Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $77 standing room only, $249 VIP tour package

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n early spring of 2009, one of those nasty mega wind storms barreled through Virginia. The kind of experience that reminds you: when Mother Nature chooses to do so, she will quickly dismantle years of yard grooming and gardening. In the aftermath, the cacophony of chainsaws and leaf blowers rang out across the neighborhood as we cleared downed trees and lawns strewn with branches, leaves, and the occasional birdfeeder or plastic lawn chair someone had forgotten to retrieve before the winds blew through. At our house, the storm dislodged several dead limbs from two tall pines we had been meaning to trim or take down for years. One large limb fell precariously close to the Hubs’ cherished sports car, taking out the side mirror and depositing a rather sizeable dent in the right passenger door. It’s never easy to see a grown man cry, the words “My baby!” escaping from his trembling lips. Whereas he saw despair and ruin, I realized a golden opportunity: removal of the trees would finally give way to my dreams of a sun garden. Our lovely, heavily treed yard had frustrated me for years. Though I had cultivated lush, green hostas and other shade loving perennials, I longed to grow masses of colorful flowers that required direct sunlight and warm earth. Mother Nature had finally opened a path for me. We worked over several weekends to transform that little spit of now sundrenched property into a glorious refuge of gardening bliss. The first year was little more than setting the stage as we tilled the ground and incorporated richly composted, dark brown topsoil into the clay-like dirt for which Virginia is famous. I was reminded often of a gardening adage my beloved grandmother taught me, “First they sleep, then they creep, then they leap.” Irises, peonies, black-eyed Susans and purple coneflowers would eventually take strong root and rise up each spring and summer in this little happy corner of our yard. Each spring when the irises awake and shoot up their strong, yet slim, green

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