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PETE'S PICKS
Looking to get away this weekend? Virginia State Parks is offering a 25% discount on any  cabin bookings for this weekend. This is a great opportunity to check out Douthat State Park, or any of the dozens of others found throughout the state. Click here to find the perfect park and then call 800-933.7275 to make your reservation.
Like "cheesy westerns" and "bowls of chile"? This Saturday is Texas Tavern's 81st birthday. Stop by, 10am-5pm, for 81 cent hot dogs, hamburgers, and bowls of chile.
Want some indoor "water" action? Green Ridge Recreation Center's indoor pool is open for business. The indoor pool features a 15-foot water slide, zero-depth entry, hot tub, current river, two lap lanes, children's water playground and much more.
Get Outside!
Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
  
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What is Slacklining?
Want to improve your core strength, agility, and focus? Slacklining is the perfect way to do all the above and have a bit of fun at the same time. .JPG)
Slacklining, has become more than just a trend. The "sport with the strap" has become a real lifestyle for people all around the world. This balancing sport is similar to tightrope walking but is low to the ground and uses webbing that stretches and bounces like a long and narrow trampoline.
According to Gibbon, the leader in slacklining, slacklines can be found virtually everywhere: in schools, kindergardens, rehab clinics, sports clubs and trainings center, as well as at the beach, in parks, in urban environments and even in backyards.
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is offering two introduction to slacklining classes this month (2/20 and 2/27). Attend one of these classes and learn how to safely set up a slackline, gain helpful tips to get started, and enjoy plenty of practice time honing your new skills.
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Volunteers Wanted
On April 16 runners from across the U.S. will descend upon Roanoke for the Blue Ridge Marathon - America's Toughest Road Marathon. Last year's race was a great success, mainly due to the hundreds of volunteers that pitched in.
The marathon committee is seeking individuals and/or groups to help make this event even more. Whether you are an individual, a church, business, civic group, scout group, club, or just a group of friends, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Here is a partial list of volunteer opportunities:
- Racer Check-In
- Expo Volunteers
- Logistics
- Water Stations
- Medical Stations
- Post Race Events
- and more...
If you want to get involved, simply click here and enter your information. The volunteer coordinator will be in touch with you soon.
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"3 Feet" Bill Needs Support
A bill that increases the minimum passing distance from 2' to 3' for motor vehicles passing bicycles has cleared the Senate and is now before the Transportation Sub Committee #2. The same bill also adds bicycles to a list of  vehicles "that a motorist shall not follow more closely than is reasonable," which aims to prevent aggressive tailgating.
Before the bill can be voted on by the House it must first be passed by the Transportation Committee. This committee could review the bill as early as February 15.
Please write, or email, your delegate now asking them to support SB 928/HB 1683.
- Click here for a sample letter you can use when contacting your delegate
- Send an email to Transportation Committee Chair Delegate Charles W. Carrico, Sr.
- Click here to find out who your delegate is and send him/her an email
All in all, it will take you less than three minutes to show your support.
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Featured Hike - Grassy Hill Natural Preserve
Grassy Hill is 1,295-acre preserve on the west side of the Town of Rocky Mount. The site is characterized by rocky slopes forested with hardwood species and scattered patches of Virginia pine.
The trails are wide, well-marked, and easy to follow. Two loop trails and one side trail combine to give you a total hike of 6.6 miles. But you can always just do one loop if you're looking for something a little shorter.
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Hike details:
Add on:
- Drive the following scenic back roads for a little mobile adventure: routes 602, 640, 748, & 623
- Grab a bite to eat at Edible Vibe as a reward for your hard work
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
- Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valley
- Monday Bike Polo
- Cross Country Ski Trip to Whitegrass - 2/19-21
- Indoor Rock Climbing - 2/19
- Reach Out Climbing Comp - 2/19
- Crystal Spring Pump House Tour - 2/19
- Hoodie Hoo Ride! - 2/20
- Intro. to Slacklining - 2/20 & 2/27
- Bike Maintenance 102 - 2/23
- Want to Try a Tri? Clinic - 2/24
- Maple Tapping - 2/26
- Explore Your Limits 5K & 10K Trail Race - 3/5
- Build a Rain Barrel - 3/5
- Free Trek Bike Demo - 3/12
- Wine & Dine - 3/12
- Rage on the Ridge Mountain Biking Races - 3/12-13
- ROSC Club Social - 3/19
- Montvale 5 & 10 Miler - 3/19
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Roanoke Regional Partnership · 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 333 · Roanoke, VA 24011540.343.1550 X 104 · www.roanoke.org
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