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PETE'S PICKS
If you're like me you are constantly checking the weather forecast as the weekend approaches. If you haven't had a chance to check it yet let's just say that you'll want both your winter hat and rain jacket when you venture out.
If you are up to battling the elements I would encourage you to continue your support of  the greenways by volunteering a few hours to plant trees at the new Vic Thomas Park (Sat. 11/8). The holes are already dug - you just drop the trees in and fill in the dirt.
If being wet and cold isn't your cup of tea then use this time to plan your next adventure:
Get OUTSIDE!
Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
  
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SHARE THE LOVE - WIN A HAT!
Roanoke Outside just received a shipment of Headsweats hats. 
WANT ONE?
Help spread the word about the good things we're doing. Simply update your Facebook status with something witty and outdoor-related, tag "Roanoke Outside" in the post, and we'll choose (at random) 10 people who will walk away with a sweet hat.
If you don't know how to "tag" someone in Facebook here are the steps (click here for more detailed instructions):
- Make sure you "like" or are a "fan" of www.facebook.com/roanokeoutside.
- Go to your profile page and in the "What's on your mind?" box enter your witty message - but don't hit the share button yet.
- At the point in your message where you want to mention/tag "Roanoke Outside" just type "@" followed by "Roanoke Outside".
- At some point you will see a drop down list of friends and pages that match the letters you are typing. When you see "Roanoke Outside" select it. The "@" symbol will disappear and the name "Roanoke Outside" will be linked in your post.
- Finish your message and hit "share".
- Your message will now appear on your wall, as well as the "Roanoke Outside" wall.
- Winners will be selected 11/9.
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A WALK FOR SUNSHINE APPALACHIAN TRAIL SHOW
Bears, bugs, blisters, and hilarious food cravings in an epic outdoor adventu  re story. Remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine for a couple of hours and experience what thinking outside the box really means.
Join us for "A Walk for Sunshine Appalachian Trail Show" with Jeff Alt. He takes you along with him on a 2,000 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail, in this documentary, with hilarious and engaging tales, stunning photography, and music.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GREENWAY TREE PLANTING
What does free food, meeting new people, having fun, helping the environment, and local parks have in common? Tree planting on the Roanoke River Greenway!
Come out and help plant some trees for the new Vic Thomas Park on the Roanoke River Greenway. The Upper Roanoke River Roundtable and the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation need your help! This will be a fun and meaningful experience that wont take up a great deal of time.
Volunteers will help plant, stake, and water 15-20 trees. Lunch will be provided. So, come out, meet some new friends, and help out the environment.
To Volunteer: Email Christy Straight at cstr8@earthlink.net or call 540.354.3396.
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LOCAL SKATE MOVIE PREMIERE - JuJu
Local skaters Nick Beaty, Garth Fischer, and Symeon Underwood are well known within the local sk.JPG) ate community and now they're taking their skills to the big screen.
ThumbsUp Productions and Greenhouse Boardshop presents "JuJu", a locally shot and produced skate film.
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
- Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valley
- Kayak Roll Instructional Series - every Sunday 11/7-21
- Free Mountain Bike Demo Day - 11/13
- Danville Half Marathon & 8K - 11/13
- Learn to Hang Glide - 11/14
- Star City Half Marathon - 11/20
- Read Mountain Hike - 11/20
- StellarOne Drumstick Dash - 11/25
- Beginner Caving Trip - 12/4
- Astronomy Extravaganza - 12/4
- Jingle Bell Run/Walk - 12/11
- Family Winter Hike - 12/18
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