Learn How to "Geocache" on Oct 3

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers with GPS (Global Positioning System) devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. This course will teach you how to use a GPS device, let you participate in a positioning exercise at a park, and teach you where and how to get involved in caches near you! You’ll also learn how to use your GPS unit to mark a path and find your way back. You may bring your own GPS unit. Course fee is per family with unlimited members. Only one family member must sign up. Register Online Here This is a recreation program offered by Roanoke County's department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Call 772-PLAY for information.

Stained Glass Class- Begins Sep. 21

As a beginning student, you will learn the basics of design, glass cutting and joining. You will also learn two or three different ways to frame your project. A beginning student will finish the course at the intermediate or advanced skill level. Fee: $215 includes tools and supplies; $175 includes tool rental and supplies; $139 includes supplies only no tools; instruction only for repeat students is $95 for 8 weeks or $49 for 4 weeks. Eight week program. Register Online Here

Roanoke County awarded for environmental improvement

Roanoke County's department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism received two awards at this week's conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. The Best Environmental Improvement award was granted to the agency for last year's Garst Mill Park Stream Restoration project which improved the health and beauty of Mud Lick Creek through stream realignment and erosion controls. Roanoke County also received an award for Best Promotional Effort for a specialty piece, for a promotion for last year's Enchanted Eve new year's eve celebration in Vinton. These projects were judged to be the best in the commonwealth in their population categories.