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Announcing inaugural BLUE RIDGE JAMBOREE

Announcing inaugural BLUE RIDGE JAMBOREE Friends of the Blue Ridge

FRIENDS 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,…

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Volunteers needed for Ironman

Volunteers needed for Ironman Friends of the Blue Ridge

The 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…

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Volunteers needed for Blue Ridge Marathon

Volunteers needed for Blue Ridge Marathon Friends of the Blue Ridge

Volunteers 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.…

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Southwest Native supports FRIENDS in April

Southwest Native supports FRIENDS in April Friends of the Blue Ridge

FRIENDS 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…

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Guns & Hoses Hockey Game benefits FRIENDS

Guns & Hoses Hockey Game benefits FRIENDS Friends of the Blue Ridge

FRIENDS 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…

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FRIENDS presents final summer 2021 concert featuring Easy Pickins’

FRIENDS presents final summer 2021 concert featuring Easy Pickins’ Friends of the Blue Ridge

Join us at Explore Park on Sunday, Sept. 19, 5:00 pm, for our free concert featuring the ever popular Easy Pickins’ band! Easy Pickins’ will entertain you with their musical blend of Bluegrass and Americana…

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