Most of us at Smith Mountain Lake don’t mind a little snow. There is something magical about a snowfall that is captivating to watch and hard to resist playing in. Of course, the older we get, the less we appreciate …
Last Minute Valentine Gift Ideas
Nearly every couple at Smith Mountain Lake has a special song or two from their dating days. Most of us associate songs with important memories, like the day he proposed, the first date, or a favorite Anniversary getaway. One gift …
Franklin County and Online Career Fairs
If you live at Smith Mountain Lake or one of its surrounding counties and are looking to hire new employees or need a job yourself, you will want to attend the Career Fair in Franklin County this month. The Franklin …
More Valentine Ideas
I love Valentine’s Day and Smith Mountain Lake has everything I could need to make it a special time for my sweetheart. Whether you have a sweetheart or not, everyone has someone they could choose to honor with a loving …
Free Tax Help
Tax season is never entirely pleasant when it comes to preparing the paperwork. Many of you at Smith Mountain Lake have regular yearly preparers, but for those who may not have established help at hand, you will appreciate the following information. …
Mix This Years Boat Show With Business
The Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce will be at the Southwest Virginia Boat Show on February 26, 27, & 28 this year, with a specific purpose in mind. They want to help the growth of your business and our …
Give Blood in February
The Smith Mountain Lake Women’s Club will be sponsoring a blood drive this Friday, Feb. 5th. If you have never had a loved one in need of a blood transfusion, then you may be unaware of how very important it …
An Idea For Your Valentine
I have always thought the idea of a singing Valentine was a bit silly and could even be embarrassing. But the Smith Mountain Lake Harmeneers have come up with an idea that is a great deal more creative and fun …
Building Your Immune System
Our family shops at several different health food stores near Smith Mountain Lake for a variety of supplements. During the winter in particular we stock up on immune builders, which have been very effective at keeping our family from getting …
Spend Some Time on Your Own Island
Have you ever dreamed of owning your island? While owning an island is a dream that may never become a reality for most of us, at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia you can enjoy your island for a day. Some of …