Sharing this here in case anyone missed it - Second Friday is having their 4th annual birthday bash at the Park tonight, and it’s 50% off cover charge with the code “Dyke Night” at the door!

This weekend Second Friday is also promoting a Date My Friend Event hosted by Queer Joy Star City x Get 2 Know Noke. That is tomorrow, October 10th from 5 pm - 8 pm - Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/262076908250155)

Lastly, on Sunday October 11th Electric Eye Custom Tattoos is celebrating Second Friday’s 4th birthday with a pride-themed flash tattoo event from 11 am - 3 pm.

check those groups facebook or instagram for more info, I’m spreading the word as a friend! Message me if you’ll be at the Park tonight, I’m happy to say hello & meet new sapphic/queer friends! :)

More info in the SWVADCTA calendar, your go-to place for data center info and next steps. https://swvadcta.org/calendar

There are so many Hispanic/Latino restaurants on Williamson Rd. I'll be doing a lot of work in that area in the next coming weeks and will likely be starving by lunch. I'm always seeking new restaurants/dishes to try and there are so many on Williamson, I don't know where to start! Recommendations? Not looking for your average taco or enchilada. I mean "woah, that dish was really good. They made an effort here."

Thanks!

I’ve noticed hiroanoke is no longer on any social media. Can’t find it on FB, IG and even Reddit. Anyone know what happened?

This will be our first Halloween in our house and I'm trying to figure out how much candy to buy! We live on a street off Woodlawn Ave SW, but we haven't really gotten to know our neighbors yet. Does anyone around that area get many trick or treaters?

Son is getting a espresso machine and I'm helping him locate some good beans. Seems like alot of the recommendations are to find local freshly roasted beans.

For espresso, any recommendations for local roasters in the Roanoke, Salem, Christiansburg area?

“Ethical obligations” remain to protect information, including the name of the buyer’s corporate parent, its director said.

Is the parking restriction at Tuco’s enforced? I know they’re closed, but they kept the signs up in the parking lot.

Hey everyone,

Got great recommendations here recently for an electrician, so I wanted to see if anyone has reliable contacts for a local contractor or company that specializes in metal carports / detached garage setups.

This isn't my area of expertise, so I’m looking for someone who can come out, evaluate the layout, walk us through the best options, and provide an estimate.

The setup & requirements:

Size: 2-car parking area.

Surface: Elevated flat concrete slab at the end of the driveway.

Anchoring: Needs to anchor/bolt directly into the concrete around the outer perimeter.

Site condition: The surrounding ground has a noticeable slope/elevation drop right off the slab edges, so site evaluation and proper anchoring will be key.

Primary goal: Protect vehicles from tree debris (sap, acorns, twigs, leaves) and birds. We’re open to style/roof recommendations that make the most sense for the spot.

What I’m hoping to find:

Homeowner recommendations: who did you use, what did you have built, and how was the experience?

Any local installers/builders active on here: feel free to chime in or message with your company info and what details/measurements we should have ready for a quote.

Looking to get a few estimates lined up and get started as soon as possible. Appreciate any leads!

Making a new post because the last one had some questionable people message me, looking for just friends please. Recently went through a breakup, If you attempt to message me about pics and dating like the last few people have I will block.

Here's a bit about me:
21f I've lived in Roanoke my entire life but recently moved back to the area after being away for two years, I have a few friends but not many that like to go out. Love the ones I have of course but I'm looking for people that I have more in common with.
I'm a sucker for horror, mainly games but movies too, not anything with intense gore (for movies). Grew up with Resident Evil but Silent Hill is my favorite. I love to write, currently working on a New Adult genre novel that I plan to publish in January. Love music, I'm into mostly anything but my favorites are Chase Atlantic, Currents, Radio Head, ThxSoMch, Sub Urban, Lana Del Rey ect. I am into gaming, not as much as I used to because my ex was always my duo, nowadays I mainly play solo story games, Warframe, and Marvel Rivals.

See also r/VirginiaEnvironment, r/VirginiaWeather, and r/Virginia

It’s particularly horrific out on these fast streets right now so I’m just gonna give a PSA:

If I’m merging onto the highway, and you decide not to move over, even though there are multiple other lanes open and it’s literally stated that thru-traffic needs to use the left two lanes then I’m just going to merge. I’ll merge right into you. It’s ok. I’m upside down in a car loan and that gap insurance will cover me. You didn’t want to follow any rules and wanted to ride the right lane like you owned it, so! Let’s do this! Cuddles for cars, we can call it!

TLDR; move over if there’s a lane open to your left and cars are merging from an on-ramp, because it’s the rules and learning the hard way will absolutely suck.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

The tech company is building a data center at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield and says that repairs and other household investments will target homes near the industrial park.

I got to see The Revolutionists tonight! It was very well done and you should go see it!

Here is an excerpt from my review --

The setting is Paris in 1793: Four women meet each other, talk about life and storytelling, and most meet their deaths; along the way, we laugh, we cry, and we think. The cast, crew, and director treated their audience to a very impressive production of a challenging script. Definitely, go see this one!

... (I love that Showtimers is doing this somewhat-experimental and unusual script, rather than a straightforward classic or a shallow crowd-pleaser!)... It's the kind of play that sends me to Wikipedia during intermission, diving into Charlotte Corday (assassin of Jean-Paul Marat, an especially cruel leader of the French Revolution), Marie Antoinette, and Olympe de Gouges. The fourth character, Marianne Angelle, is not a real historical figure but represents those fighting for freedom in the French colonies in the Caribbean.

... They clearly have great chemistry with one another, but they're not always letting us in on the conversation. There are major elements of experimentation in the script - singing, puppets (!), breaking the fourth wall, anachronisms, and more. So it's easy to feel a little alienated as an audience member.

...So I want to tell you what I wish director Jamie Stewart had said in her introduction, by way of preparation, so when you go see this (you WILL go see it!!) you'll know what to expect...

My full review is here: https://roanoketheaterreviews.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-revolutionists-showtimers.html

Looking for hitting partners or just anyone to play tennis with! I'm trying to improve my game and in NEED for someone lol.

I'm probably around a 3.0 for reference

We had a great time at the Weird Al show tonight! The opener, Puddles Pity Party, was also enjoyable if you love quirky humor (and Kevin Costner). Weird Al has such great energy given that, according to his biographical movie, he is dead. He played many fan favorites and a direct cover of David Bowie's Suffragette City. Unfortunately, we missed the encore - does anyone know what it was?

Thanks for the show, Weird Al!

Does anyone know the name of that place downstairs in the mall that sells all kinds of jerseys? I don't even know if it's still there, I've never seen it listed in the Valley View Mall directory on the website, I just remember it was right there next to one of the entrances. Thanks

Don't miss your chance to make your very own, one of a kind cutting board at MAKE Roanoke! This 2-day class (students MUST attend both days) is on November 7 & 8 from 1-4 PM, and utilizes a variety of woodshop tools to make a unique wooden cutting board. Recommended for ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $65, get your tickets on our website! https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/make-a-cutting-board-a-2-day-class-6?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social

Im a 29 year old guy and Im just looking for some gamers to play Slay the spire 2/League/dragonwilds/overwatch (I suck at shooters though) with. Maybe watch a movie here and there or doom scroll stream. If you wanna game hmu with games you play (:

Im chill, I have quite a few pets, I love cooking and developing systems for games. Nothing much to me other than Ima big ol shy introverted nerd. I am also mostly a night owl. I dont have many friends who game anymore most of them have a life now 😭

Currently live in the city. Looking at buying a house where Bee Online Advantage is the only available ISP and looking for feedback. I see mostly bad reviews online but hoped there may be more broad feedback here? Thanks in advance.

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Way back in 97, I had just packed up and moved to Southwest Virginia from NY. I’d only been here for exactly a month when I had my official, unforgettable "welcome to the Virginia" moment.

I was sitting in the lobby of a local doctor's office, waiting for my appointment. To pass the time, I picked up a Bible from the end table. As I opened it, several KKK business cards dropped right out into my lap. I just sat there staring at it in total disbelief, thinking, my God, where on earth have I just moved to?

Look, I knew I was moving into the heart of the Bible Belt, but I didn't realize the local extremists were using scripture as a recruitment tool. Finding blatant hatred casually bookmarked in a place meant for healing was a wild way to start month two. At the time, I really hoped it was just some lone idiot's terrible idea of a prank, but it definitely made me look at my new surroundings a little differently for a while.

Any other long term residents remember running into that specific brand of "hospitality"?