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Library Master Plan reflects citizens' priorities for services
The city adopted a Library Master Plan as part of the Vision 2001-2020 Comprehensive Master Plan, but 11 years have passed since then and, with them, priorities and needs have changed for library services to the community. Read about changes to the plan here.
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Spring festivals start with St. Patrick's Day
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Spring doesn't officially begin until March 20, but things will be plenty green on Saturday, March 17, when the 23rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration returns to the Star City. Roanoke's St. Patrick's Day event is one of the biggest of its kind in the mid-Atlantic region, and serves an an early kick-off for a busy spring festival season. Get the full rundown here. |
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Financial Fitness Fair offers money management help Getting one's financial house in order is a good idea even in the best of times. But with the U.S. economy still struggling to recover from a recession, it is more important than ever to take stock of your finances and make any necessary changes to ensure a more stable future. If you're wondering where to start, you might want to check out the first-ever Roanoke Valley Financial Fitness Fair on Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center. This free day of workshops, seminars and community resources will address topics such as budgeting and saving, tax preparation, credit reports, and retirement issues. There will also be door prizes and children's activities. Read here for more information. |
