Digital RSS feed from the Roanoke Times The Roanoke Times en_us Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21 http://www.roanoke.com/csp/cms/sites/dt.cms.rss.XMLServer.cls ellen.mosely@roanoke.com Lindsey Narmour, a second-year student at Virginia Western Community College, has received a 2013 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Narmour, of Ferrum, is the first Virginia Western student to win the scholarship and ... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1931689-6/western-virginia-student-lindsey-narmour-earns-cooke-scholarship.html giving 31554453@rss.roanoke.com Fri, 17 May 2013 17:29:19 The months of April and May usually signal the season of special events — especially walks and runs — as means of raising funds for numerous charities. Upcoming is Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley’s ninth annual Walk for Mental Health, May 21 at Wa... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1915802-6/walk-for-mental-health-is-may-21-at.html giving 31502916@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Supporters will be wearing pajamas to call attention to the number of homeless children that found safe shelter at the mission last year.... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1900879-6/rescue-mission-aims-to-raise-awareness-for-homeless.html giving 31453754@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 The Charity Cottage Thrift Store, along with Angelo’s Restaurant and the town of Vinton, is seeking proposals from local professional or amateur artists for a mural to enhance the aesthetics of downtown Vinton. The mural will be painted on the southwest w... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1900878-6/artists-get-a-chance-to-paint-the-townby.html giving 31453749@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Valentina Heath and Marinne Elizabeth Williams, members of Roanoke Troop 19, recently earned their Gold Awards, the highest achievement given by Girl Scouts of the USA. As a requirement for the award, the Scouts have to design and carry out a plan of act... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1882146-6/scouts-earn-gold-awards.html giving 31395623@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Bill Snyder is retiring as artistic director and conductor of the Roanoke Valley Choral Society.... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1863744-6/roanoke-valley-choral-society-to-send-off-director.html giving 31337588@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Pure Bliss Events and Promotions will hold a luncheon event beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hotel Roanoke to raise awareness of domestic violence and its impact on the community and daily lives. Pure Bliss, an event planning company that promotes local nonp... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1863648-6/notes-event-focuses-on-domestic-violence.html giving 31337322@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1845707-6/james-madison-middle-student-wins-500-prize-for.html giving 31280066@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 At 96, Lessie Polk still is an active member in the group.... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1814085-6/ladies-united-aid-society-honors-members-long-service.html giving 31171528@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 The Learning Enrichment Autism Project event will be on Saturday.... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1814119-6/fundraising-dance-will-benefitnewly-formed-autism-group.html giving 31170452@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Bedford County don’t mind jumping for a cause. During the school’s Jump Rope for Heart on March 1, 204 youngsters raised more than $10,000 for the American Heart Association’s cardiovascular research and e... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1776542-6/bedford-county-studentsraise-money-by-jumping-rope.html giving 31061897@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Thomas Bibby Sr. was living and working in Michigan in the early 2000s when he had a vision to start a church in Roanoke. That was before he had any inkling that his job with an automotive parts manufacturer was transferring him back to Roanoke, where he ... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1755916-6/perfecting-unity-church-marks-10th-anniversary-with-celebration.html giving 30992625@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Several residents from the New River and Roanoke valleys graduated from James Madison University during the December 2012 commencement exercises: n Ashleigh Shepherd of Blacksburg earned a master of arts degree in teaching. n Andrew Duncan of Roanoke... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1755918-6/4-from-region-amongrecent-jmu-graduates.html giving 30982752@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, staffed by volunteers, has started preparing tax returns for seniors and mid- and low-income residents. The Tax-Aide program prepares and files electronic federal and state returns Mondays through Saturdays at th... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1678726-6/aarp-tax-aide-availableto-file-seniors-tax-returns.html giving 30738902@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Diane Speaks travels regularly as a flight attendant and businesswoman. Her Salem boutique, She’s International, is filled with accessories, clothing and other merchandise she’s gathered during her national and international travels. Recently, she bega... http://www.roanoke.com//news/giving/1677916-6/painting-helps-support-red-cross-efforts-in-haiti.html giving 30590689@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17