Youth Police Academy - Learning Program

What exactly does a police officer do? How can I become one? Kids ages 9-12 can join the Roanoke County Police Department beginning Tuesday, October 6th in this six week program that will give you hands on experience in everything from learning how evidence is collected, seeing a dispatcher in action, meeting the K-9 unit and seeing the inside of real police cruiser! Each week will cover a different topic. A snack will be provided each week. Pre-registration is required. Roanke County Parks Online Registration

New Whitewater Rafting Trip Added - Oct 12

We've added a new trip on Monday, October 12th! Discover the excitement of rafting America's Best Whitewater®! Experience the history, culture and scenic Gauley River - fall releases create world-class whitewater.' What a great way to spend Columbus Day; Enjoy the last chance of a great trip before winter swims in. Price includes transportation to and from Roanoke, lunch, guided raft trip, wetsuit, and all safety gear. Must be 18 or older to participate on this trip. Bring money for dinner on the way home. Transportation provided from the Brambleton Center. Register Online Here

Medieval Faire Featuring 2-Days of Highland Games

Experience the adventure, pageantry, magic and romance of medieval times THIS WEEKEND at Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park at the Green Hill Medieval Faire. On Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM upon the spacious verge you will find fluttering flags and festive tentage of merchants offering wares from mystical lands and times. Revisit history made reality as the living history exhibitors display life as it was in the Middle Ages. Come witness the Scottish horsemanship and sword fighting which are among the many favorite forms of medieval entertainment. Smell the luscious aroma of roasted meats, tasty breads and delicious treats near the tavern pavilion. Throughout the day, you will witness laughter, music and merriment, colorful dancers, nobles, ladies, knights, and of course the most noble of all creatures the regal greyhounds. Festive tents line the lawn with gifts, garb and wonders galore.

Due to its past popularity the Highland Games are back and have been expanded into a full two days of excitement! You can witness incredible feats of strength and endurance by some of the best athletes around. Athletes of varying skill levels will compete in seven challenging and varied categories. On Saturday beginning at 5 PM a Masquerade Ball will be held at no extra charge, dress for the ball if you so desire and learn the refined art of hand kissing, engage in the wooing contest and learn the dances from days of old charm.
Each day children of all ages are invited to play imaginative games such as Ratapult, Sheep Toss, Dragon Droppings, Unicorn Ring Toss, Boar Hunt, and Pole Jousting. You may also test your prowess at the archery range and ax throw. Take a step back into time, bring the whole family and make a little “history of your own”!

Adobe Photoshop Class - October 2

This workshop will cover beginner uses of Adobe Photoshop including the following: familiarization with the overall product, manipulation of layers, use of levels adjustments to correct color, keyboard shortcuts, using the tools pallette, basic filter usage, blending properties, alpha channels, text, gradients, creating image cutouts, creating animated .gifs, and setting up automated batch processes. Instructor will discuss uses of this incredable tool for applications in print, web and video design. Register Online Here

Graves Mountain Lodge Trip - SeveralSpaces Left

Join us on exciting day trip Tuesday, October 6th. Nestled deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Syria, VA, Graves' Mountain Lodge has been handing out down home hospitality for the last 135 years. Known for their famous home cooked food, your lunch served family style will definitely be pleasing to your palate. You will have time to shop at the gift shop and at the Packing Shed where you may purchase apples or some of the wonderful Graves Mountain Brand preserves and jellies. Also included is a stop at Yoder's Country Market, operated as a Mennonite family business since 1985. Fee includes breakfast, lunch, all tour stops, transportation, and escort. Bus leaves from the Brambleton Center at 7:30 AM and returns at 8:15 PM; leaves from Hollins Library at 8:00 AM and returns at 7:45 PM. Register Online Here

Green Ridge Tops 300 Families!

We're excited to report that over 300 membership units have been sold in advance of the opening of Roanoke County's Green Ridge Recreation Center. That accounts for over 750 individuals that have already committed to using the facility when it opens in January. With only 200 memberships left to go in our founding member campaign, spaces are filling quickly. Act now to become a founding member and take advantage of program discounts, giveaways, prize drawings and more! Plus get the bragging rights of bringing FUN to the Roanoke Valley through your founding membership! Call 387-6078 ext. 0 to find out more, or visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.