We can all appreciate the importance of preserving historical treasures in and around the Smith Mountain Lake area, and this is an opportunity to step up and do our part. Let your voice be heard speaking for the endangered artifacts …
Smith Mountain Lake Smiles
When you see something that could make almost anyone at Smith Mountain Lake smile, it seems worth sharing. I don’t care for most jokes I hear these days, but good clean humor is repeatable. Some of you may have seen …
To All Lake Home Owners
CURB (Cut Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens) recently had its first meeting at Smith Mountain Lake on July 14th. The library was packed with local citizens concerned about issues with AEP regulations. Topics covered were things like Rip Rap permits, vegetation permits, …
The Painting
I don’t know the author of this tale, but it’s one that I hope will inspire all our readers at Smith Mountain Lake and beyond. It is a parable of timeless truth. A wealthy man and his son loved to …
Plan A Picnic At Smith Mountain Lake
There is no better place for a picnic on a pleasant afternoon, than Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Of course, the variety of ideas for picnic foods is as many as there are stars in the sky. Everyone has their own …
SML After 5 Concert Series
For all of you who enjoyed the “After 5 Jive at Smith Mountain Lake” last year, it’s back! On June 2nd, 2011 the SML After 5 Concert Series sponsored by local businesses, will begin. Everyone loves music of some kind …
15th Annual Corporate Cup at SML
You don’t want to miss Smith Mountain Lake’s 15th Annual Corporate Cup if you are a golfer. This is an event that many golfers look forward to for months and travel from far and wide to participate in. While some people …
Fireworks At Smith Mountain Lake
An Appeal To Help Keep Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks Going: For over ten years the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company has been hosting the Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration at Parkway Marina. It is our major fundraising project. Thousands of residents …
A Letter From Reg Anderson – SML Center at the Lake
To the Smith Mountain Lake Community: For 5 years, I’ve been on the Board of Directors of Center at the Lake, previously known as the Moneta Arts, Education, and Community Center. We need Your support… We have been trying to …
Jane Seymour To Speak In Roanoke
The Smith Mountain Lake movie, “Lake Effects” is getting very close to completion and everyone is anxious to see the finished results. In the meantime, many of us have been privileged to enjoy the company of several popular actors and …