Dear FRIENDS: Like all of you, we are heartbroken at the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene over so much of our beloved Blue Ridge … especially around our western North Carolina chapter of Asheville. We have contacted the American Red Cross to see how we can best utilize our organization’s resources, volunteers and members to…
read moreFRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is thrilled to present the “Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE” showcase of the region’s top artists ages 25 and younger on March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in Asheville. TICKET INFO ON THE RISE is hosted by acclaimed musician and storyteller Josh Goforth, a three-time…
read moreWe’re thrilled to present the “Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE” showcase of our region’s top artists ages 25 and younger on Thursday, Nov. 2, 7:00 pm at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. From bluegrass bands and gospel singers to Southwest Virginia’s preeminent children’s choir, the Blue Ridge Jamboree is an inspiring event you will…
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read moreFRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is pleased to announce the following 30 high school students have been selected to receive our first ever $1,000 Lynn Davis Scholarships. Named in honor of our co-founder, the Lynn Davis Scholarships are awarded to students who are pursuing college degrees with a commitment to enhance the natural beauty, ecological…
read moreFRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is thrilled to host the first ever Blue Ridge Jamboree, presenting Doc Watson at 100 Tribute Concert featuring author and music scholar Dr. Ted Olson and music by T. Michael Coleman, Jack Lawrence, Wayne Henderson, and Jack Hinshelwood. The Blue Ridge Jamboree will be our first major fundraising event since 2019 and include…
read moreThe IRONMAN needs your help, FRIEND! Volunteers are needed for the Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge on Sunday, June 5. FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge will coordinate and volunteer as the Bike Course Marshalls/Pointers. Details are below. Click button to volunteer and use password: friendsbrp VOLUNTEER HERE Details: Bike course pointers assist the athletes with…
read moreVolunteers are still needed for the Blue Ridge Marathon this Saturday, April 16. FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge will be at Aid Station-BRP Roanoke Mtn Middle from 6:45 am to 10:45 am if you’d like to join us. Details are below. Register Here to Volunteer Details:Volunteers distribute drinks to runners and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. This…
read moreFRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is honored to be Southwest Native’s “Cause + Effect” nonprofit for April 2022! Located in downtown Roanoke, Southwest Native sells classic accessories with a modern flare. To support FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge’s mission during the month of Earth Day, Rustic Roots Boho Boutique (in collaboration with Southwest Native) has an…
read moreFRIENDS is honored to be the selected charity for this Saturday’s GUNS and HOSES Hockey Game at 6 pm at Berglund Center featuring Roanoke Police Department and Roanoke FireEMS. Tickets are just $6. BUY TICKETS Proceeds will benefit our campaign to fund a nature-themed children’s playground at Explore Park. Thank you RPD and RFD for…
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