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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]

$55
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DAY TRIP: Highlands Maple Festival with Amish Pancake Breakfast

Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2024, as we travel to Highland County, "Virginia's Switzerland," for their 64th annual Maple Festival. This unique celebration has been designated a local legacy by the Library of Congress. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational glimpse of a rapidly vanishing way of American life. We will view […]

$89
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Escape Island Paddling Adventure

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(18+,10+ with adult) There is a mysterious location at Carvins Cove where, legend has it, lost treasure can be found. All those who go looking for the treasure come back empty handed as they do not know where to look. Those who know where to look can’t figure out the clues in time before the […]

$45
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Volunteer Tree Steward Training

To help protect the local tree ecosystem, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offers volunteer Tree Stewards training each year. Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property. The 26-hour training begins with nine classes held on Monday nights. Once the in-class training is complete, volunteers attend three field sessions held on […]

FREE
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Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

Are you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]

$75
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]

$55
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NBA 2K22 Tourney for Teens

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

(13-17yrs) Got March Madness Fever? Join us at Mountain View for an Xbox tournament just for teens and get your game on. Snack provided, prize possibilities, fun guaranteed. Space is limited - don't wait to register! https://www.facebook.com/events/358064040299482/

$10
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Birding Bicycle Tour

Whether you are a beginner birder or an experienced ornithologist, this low-impact biking tour promises to be an exciting new way to spot Roanoke’s common birds on the greenway. Starting near sunrise when birds are most active – we will pedal approximately 3 miles, stopping along the way to look out for our avian friends […]

$25
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Sunset Kayak Excursion

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(18+,10+ with adult) Join us for an evening paddle to learn the basics of kayaking and explore the Cove. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time! Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent or guardian must be present on this trip for participants under […]

$40
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]

$55
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Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

Are you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]

$75
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Sensory Play Explorers: Introduction to the Senses

Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: Introduction to STEM

Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]

$11
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Roanoke City Little League Opening Day 2024

Join us for the 2024 Opening Day citywide celebration of Roanoke's youth baseball and softball seasons. All teams will be introduced as well as hitting and pitching contests, including both a youth and adult home run derby brought to you by our friends at Elks Lodge Roanoke #197. FREE vendor space (both food and non-food) […]

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DAY TRIP: Spring at Hillbilly Hide-a-way

Join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024, as we travel to the Hillbilly Hide-a-way in Walnut Cove, NC, to enjoy a Hillbilly Celebration. You will feast on an all you can eat, all inclusive, Family Style Meal, consisting of such things as: Fried Chicken, Meat Loaf, Country Ham, Barbeque Ribs, Pinto Beans, Potatoes, Green Beans, […]

$99
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Escape Island Paddling Adventure

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(18+,10+ with adult) There is a mysterious location at Carvins Cove where, legend has it, lost treasure can be found. All those who go looking for the treasure come back empty handed as they do not know where to look. Those who know where to look can’t figure out the clues in time before the […]

$45
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