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TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Roanoke! 🍂 It’s September 8th, fall weather has officially arrived, and there’s a ton going on this weekend for you to soak it all in.

In today’s Around the Noke:

• Olde Salem Days

• Virginia Tech Carilion’s Record Class

• Basil’s Farm Market & Gifts Reopens

Let’s get into it!

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THE DIGEST

🩺 Virginia Tech Carilion’s Med School

Virginia Tech Carilion just welcomed its largest med school class ever—56 future doctors for the Class of 2029. The program launched in 2010, and this record-breaker is part of a long-term push to tackle Virginia’s physician shortage.

🏈 Roanoke College Maroons Win First Football Game Since 1942

Roanoke College football is back! In their first varsity game in 83 years, the Maroons beat Virginia University of Lynchburg 23-7 at Salem Stadium.

LOCAL BUSINESS

🥩 Basil’s Farm Market & Gifts Reopens in Cave Spring

Basil’s Farm Market & Gifts is back! The farm market has reopened at 4520 Brambleton Ave, with grass-fed beef, pastured meats, fresh eggs, and artisan gifts from local makers. Open Sat–Sun, 10 AM–7 PM.

ADOPT A PET

Do you have puppy fever? If so, consider adopting Xylophone, a hound and American Pit Bull Terrier mix who’s not even 3 months old and already neutered.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

4445 Laurelwood Dr SW, Roanoke, VA 24018: Indoor pool? Yes, please. This gorgeous 4-bed, 4-bath home just hit the market a few days ago.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Upcoming events that you do not want to miss this week.

If you see “$” in the event description, that means it is a paid event. Events with no “$” are free to attend!

Multi-Day Event
🚵 Virginia’s Blue Ridge GO CROSS Cyclocross Race @ Fallon Park | Roanoke | Sep 13 - 14, All Day | (details)
🏊 East Coast Open Water Festival @ Smith Mountain Lake State Park | $ | Huddleston | Sep 13 - 14, All Day | (details)

Monday - Sep 8
🚣‍♂️ Full Moon Paddle @ Carvins Cove | $ | Roanoke | 7:30 PM | (details)

Thursday - Sep 11
🎤 Alabama – 50-Year Celebration Tour @ Berglund Center Coliseum | $ | Roanoke | 7 – 9 PM | (details)
🎻 Halestorm & Lindsey Stirling – “nEVEREST Duality Tour” @ Salem Civic Center | $ | Salem | 6:30 – 9 PM | (details)

Friday - Sep 12
🎸 Tavern Stage Summer Music Series – Jordan Harman & The Humble Brags @ Brugh Lawn, Explore Park | Roanoke County | 6 – 8:30 PM | (details)

Saturday - Sep 13
🎼 Symphony Under the Stars – Roanoke Symphony Orchestra @ Elmwood Park Amphitheater | Roanoke | 6 – 9:30 PM | (details)
🍷 Explore & Pour Artisan Market & Wine Festival @ Explore Park | $ | Roanoke County | 11 AM – 4 PM | (details)
🛍️ Olde Salem Days @ Mainstreet Salem | Salem | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | (details)
🎵 Montgomery Gentry @ Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake | $ | Moneta | 4 – 10 PM | (details)

Sunday - Sep 14
🥗 LEAP Farm Dinner @ Main St. SW (Wasena) | $ | Roanoke | 4 - 8 PM | (details)
🏃‍♂️ NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run @ North Cross School | $ | Roanoke | 8 AM - 12 PM | (details)

LIVE MUSIC

Monday – Sep 8
Big Lick Brewing | Irish Music Session | 6:30 PM
Fork in the Market | Music Bingo Night | 6:00 PM
Parkway Brewing Company | Noah Spencer (Live Music) | 5:00 PM

Tuesday – Sep 9
Big Lick Brewing | Music Bingo w/ Nathan | 6:30 PM
Martin’s Downtown | The Request Line w/ Jared Stout | 9:30 PM

Wednesday – Sep 10
Golden Cactus Brewing | Roanoke Old Time & Americana Jam | 6:00 PM
Jefferson Center | Michael Mayo – Jazz Club Show | 7:00 PM
Martin’s Downtown | Swamp Flower | 9:30 PM
Six & Sky Rooftop Grille | Jazz Nights (hosted by Brian Mesko) | 5:30 PM
The Front Row | Open Mic Night | 7:00 PM

Thursday – Sep 11
Martin’s Downtown | Reggae Night w/ The Ambassador | 9:30 PM
Floyd Country Store | Friday Night Jamboree | 7:00 PM

Friday – Sep 12
5 Points Music Sanctuary | Dangermuffin w/ Pressing Strings | 6:30 PM
Floyd Country Store | Friday Night Jamboree | 6:30 PM
The Spot on Kirk | Clem Snide w/ Rye Valley | 8:00 PM (doors 7:30 PM)
Twisted Track Brewpub | Mason Creek on the Platform | 6:00 PM
Martin’s Downtown | Gak | 10:00 PM

Saturday – Sep 13
Big Lick Brewing (Roanoke) | Nathan Seldomridge (Live Music) | 6:30 PM
Twisted Track Brewpub | PowerWhip’s Rock N Roll Party | 6:00 PM
Martin’s Downtown | Jared Stout Band | 10:00 PM
Floyd Country Store | Saturday Old Time Dance with New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters | 7:00 PM

WEATHER

Monday
74° 🌡️ 48° | ☀️ | 4% | 💨 NE 7 mph

Tuesday
74° 🌡️ 52° | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 NE 8 mph

Wednesday
78° 🌡️ 53° | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 N 5 mph

Thursday
81° 🌡️ 55° | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 NNW 5 mph

Friday
80° 🌡️ 55° | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 NNE 7 mph

Saturday
80° 🌡️ 55° | 🌤️ | 6% | 💨 NE 6 mph

Sunday
82° 🌡️ 58° | 🌤️ | 6% | 💨 NNW 7 mph

💧🌡️ Smith Mountain Lake water temp = 76.1 ºF

See y’all around the Noke! 👋