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Mast General in Roanoke supports FRIENDS

Mast General in Roanoke supports FRIENDS Friends of the Blue Ridge

Shop Mast General Store in Roanoke this Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am to 9 pm. 10% of all sales will benefit FRIENDS! Thank you Mast General for supporting our volunteers’ & members’ work protecting &…

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Presenting “My Blue Ridge”

Presenting “My Blue Ridge” Friends of the Blue Ridge

Hiking with your partner along a scenic trail … driving solo down the Blue Ridge Parkway … enjoying a meal with your loved ones at a small town diner. What’s your Blue Ridge? Send a…

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FRIENDS presents Gate 10 at Explore Park

FRIENDS presents Gate 10 at Explore Park Friends of the Blue Ridge

[UPDATE 8/15/21] Due to today’s weather forecast, this concert is being postponed to a later date. Please stay tuned to our email and social media for updates. Thank you! Join us at Explore Park for…

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FRIENDS sponsors Smoke on the Mountain in Galax July 23-24

FRIENDS sponsors Smoke on the Mountain in Galax July 23-24 Friends of the Blue Ridge

FRIENDS is a silver level sponsor of Smoke on the Mountain. FRIENDS volunteers from the Fisher Peak Chapter and the Northern Highlands Chapter will have a vendor booth to promote FRIENDS and volunteer opportunities in their Virginia and North…

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FRIENDS presents free Summer Concert Series

FRIENDS presents free Summer Concert Series Friends of the Blue Ridge

Join FRIENDS this summer at Explore Park, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115, for a free concert series! Concerts are 5:00 to 6:00 pm on the lawn of Twin Creeks Brewpub, and open to the public.…

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Julie Whalen appointed FRIENDS executive director

Julie Whalen appointed FRIENDS executive director Friends of the Blue Ridge

The FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Whalen to executive director. In the new position, Whalen will work closely with the Board of Directors and officers to expand…

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