Smith Mountain Lake is one of the best places to buy a home for many reasons. We share a growing community despite the economy. The schools are safer than most. The area is beautiful and gives you the feeling of …
The Agape Center
There is a wonderful ministry at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia called the Agape Center. The Agape Center exists to help those who may need clothes, food, basic appliances, furniture, financial assistance, and other household items. But they especially have the …
Jefferson’s Assembly – The Best in Politics
While many of us do not enjoy politics, we can also recognize the need for involvement at times regardless. This Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia event is perhaps one such event. The 13th Annual ‘Jefferson’s Assembly’ will be held on Thursday. October …
How Much Do You Know About Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate?
A good friend of mine who is in real estate at Smith Mountain Lake recently wrote an interesting little summary of information about a property around the lake. The questions and answers refer back to a book by Paul Moore …
7th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Photo Contest
The 7th Annual “Four Seasons of Smith Mountain Lake Photo Contest” which began in August, is in full swing. But it’s not too late for all you amateur photo bugs in the area to enter and win great prizes for …
Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show
Boat lovers are everywhere at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia and they will all be excited about the Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at Mariners Landing in September. There will be classics and antiques in and out of the water, …
Greek Festival in Roanoke
Are there any Greek cuisine lovers at Smith Mountain Lake besides me? If so, don’t miss out on the yearly Greek Festival in Roanoke! This year it’s on September 18th, 19th, and 20th from 11 am. to 10 pm Fri./Sat. …
How Much Do You Know About Labor Day?
Labor Day celebrations are just around the corner at Smith Mountain Lake. I talk to people young and old every day, who do not know what many of our national holidays are really about. See how good your memory is …
A Lesson From Nature
Most of us who live at Smith Mountain Lake appreciate nature, its fascinations, and feasts of sight, sound, and smell. But perhaps an area we don’t often consider is the tremendous life lessons that the natural world has to offer …