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SML Steel Drum Band
Richard Rudolph, and his wife Delilah, are longtime SWVA music teachers. Back in 2000, born out of a desire to keep things new and fresh...
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- Nov 23
- 1 min
Podcast | Episode 9
In Episode 9 (issue 62) you'll find: Detailed info about our new shop: Current Goods, some info on Christmas displays in our area...
- Nov 20
- 3 min
100+ Women Who Care
We Care, We Give, We Make a Difference I had the privilege of chatting with Jan Ruehle and Sarah Chichester recently (two of the...
- Nov 15
- 2 min
A Bonfire Evening | Entertaining
In keeping with some of the simple entertaining themes I've shared over the past months, here is another easy way to connect with friends...
- Nov 8
- 1 min
Podcast | Episode 8
In this episode you'll find features on Thriving Through the Darker Months, Goel Coffee, the Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue, a Holiday...
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Thriving Through The Dark
Each fall around this time, I feel compelled to encourage those who struggle with the changing of the seasons and consequent shortening...
- Nov 3
- 1 min
Holiday Happenings 2023
November 4 | Christmas on the Farm | Amherst November 3-4 | Sweet Violet's Vintage Christmas Market | Virginia Found Goods November 4 |...
- Nov 3
- 2 min
Scruggs Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Our community is blessed with several amazing public service organizations that go above and beyond to keep the residents of Smith...
- Oct 28
- 1 min
Smith Mountain Lake Lighted Boat Parade
The Lighted Boat Parade is a Smith Mountain Lake holiday tradition. It somehow always manages to sneak up on me, so I wanted to make sure...
- Oct 26
- 1 min
Podcast | Episode 7
This week you'll find stories about: Backdrop Bedford, Habitat for Humanity - Franklin County Virginia, Chick-fil-A, The Holiday...
- Oct 26
- 2 min
Habitat for Humanity | Franklin County
Helping families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Chances are, you have long known the name “Habitat for...
- Oct 23
- 3 min
Backdrop Bedford
Planning a party can be stressful. But being able to source several of the key components all from one place will have you well on your...
- Oct 17
- 1 min
The Next Place
By: Peggy Crowley Clutz A chill has been in the air lately and oak trees have been dropping their leaves. The lake doesn’t look quite as...
- Oct 13
- 2 min
Smith Mountain Arts Council
Over the past couple of years, we have spotlighted some wonderful arts groups in our area: Lake Writers, SML Photo Club, and the Lakeside...
- Oct 12
- 1 min
Podcast | Episode 6
You'll find out all about the two tandem businesses run by Debbie and Marc Sirockman: Virginia Found Goods and White Barn Vintage | Enjoy...
- Oct 11
- 4 min
Bottled in Bedford
Destination Bedford has recently released a new initiative encompassing our local Bedford Wine Trail. It's called Bottled in Bedford, and...
- Oct 9
- 3 min
Virginia Found Goods | White Barn Vintage
Marc and Debbie Sirockman were high school sweethearts, eloped in college, and always dreamed of owning a house one day on Lake Hopatcong...
- Oct 2
- 3 min
Michael McCord | Woodworker
Last week I spent a delightful morning poking around the workshop of Michael McCord. I got to admire a recently commissioned project that...
- Sep 28
- 2 min
Podcast | Episode 5
To support The Current by becoming a member, CLICK HERE. This episode covers the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society....
- Sep 28
- 1 min
Pumpkin Dip
I really appreciate recipes that require just a few basic ingredients and can be whipped together in a trice for last minute company....
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