Smith Mountain Lake has discovered a way to provide support for our troops serving overseas – that all of us in the community can participate in on November 11th, at the Westlake Kroger. This will be the second supply drive for an adopted …
Chili Festival
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia will hold its 6th Annual Chili Festival on November 1st from 11:00 am. to 4:00 pm. at Bridgewater Plaza on the lake. Is there anything more aesthetically pleasing than a bowl of hot chili warming your …
When Good Men Do Nothing
What a year it has been at Smith Mountain Lake and across the country. Natural disasters, economic difficulties, and of course political debate. Speaking of politics, I am going to stick my neck out here and offer a few thoughts …
Homeschooling Benefits
Many parents have chosen an established school (public, private, or Christian) for their children. There are other parents, however, who have chosen a different approach, one called homeschooling. While many people have heard of this method of education, some have …
If You Own a Septic Tank….
Many of the folks outside of town areas at Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, and surrounding areas use septic systems rather than public sewage, simply because that is all that is available. If you have a septic tank, you also know …
What Folks Think About Smith Mountain Lake
Many of our readers have experienced the joys of living at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. but others have wondered about this lovely area we call home. We thought it would be fun to print just a few of the comments …
Smith Mountain Lake Drive-In Theatre
(Update: The Mayberry Drive-In Theatre at Smith Mountain Lake is permanently closed.) I am always looking for items of interest regarding our illustrious Smith Mountain Lake, and in the process, I recently experienced an odd sequence of events. Last year …
Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show
According to Woodenboats.net, the 18th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake promises to be a fun-filled opportunity to cruise the lake, display your boat, and chat with other antique boat enthusiasts. The area offers one …
Bits and Pieces
September at Smith Mountain Lake is that wonderful time of year when summer is slowing from a boil to a simmer. And as always, there are items of interest to share with you about the activities happening around the lake. …
Christian Academy Opens
Smith Mountain Lake Academy finally opened and their first day of school far exceeded everyone’s expectations, according to principal Deke Andrews. After the opening exercises featuring praise and worship, prayer, and a brief devotional, twenty students were led by Christian …