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Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day

Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day

Almost everyone likes pancakes, especially when they are dripping with maple syrup.  Perhaps that’s why the Kiwanis’ annual The post Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing

The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing

May 17th is the 34th Local Colors Festival.  It’s a chance to experience cultures from other countries without The post The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo

Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo

A finalist from “America’s Got Talent” and a Guinness-certified unicyclist will help turn downtown Roanoke into a street The post Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke

Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke

Connecting Roanoke neighborhoods and the arts – showcasing them as well to those who will come out this The post Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s

VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s

They’re called “Jared Boxes,” – named for a young Pennsylvania boy who succumbed to cancer; boxes filled with The post VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Daisy Art Parade, Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions … and Roanoque Baroque

Daisy Art Parade, Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions … and Roanoque Baroque

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the

The post Daisy Art Parade, Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions … and Roanoque Baroque first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading