Out of the Office

The Power of Tourism in the Roanoke Region | S3 E5

Kathryn Lucas and Grace Needham from Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, as well as Kelley Brammer from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism join us on Out of the Office to discuss how tourism efforts help shape our economy in the Roanoke region. Plus, discover some great events happening this spring!   If you don’t already follow Visit VBR on social media, checkout their pages to hear about all the happenings around the region! https://www.facebook.com/visitvbr [https://www.facebook.com/visitvbr] https://www.instagram.com/visitvbr/ [https://www.instagram.com/visitvbr/]

From Crafting to Dances – Winter Recreation | S3 E4

Recreation Coordinator Anna Jones joins us on Out of the Office to discuss classes happening this winter at the Brambleton Center. From crafts to wellness programs, there’s something for everyone. Devon Burnette from Therapeutic Recreation also joins  the podcast to talk about the 40th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance.  Devon was recently recognized by the board for receiving Virginia Recreation and Parks Society's "Best New Program Award" for the Therapeutic Recreation Night Club program. Programs and Registration: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/209/Brambleton-Recreation-Center [https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/209/Brambleton-Recreation-Center]

Everything Illuminights | S3 E3

Are you ready to get into the Winter Wonderland spirit? Listen to the most recent episode of Out of the Office! Em and Alex were ON SITE at the Grand Illumination giving you the inside scoop from this year’s Winter Walk of Lights. From the trail to the market and all the Santa and hot chocolate between, there’s plenty to explore at Illuminights. Destination Explore Park video: https://youtu.be/4GwL_iXxYBg?si=HvBN4JjImtFO9EwR [https://youtu.be/4GwL_iXxYBg?si=HvBN4JjImtFO9EwR]

Halloween Happenings in Roanoke County | S3 E2

From Spooktacular to Trunk-Or-Treat there are greatactivities around Roanoke County to celebrate Halloween. Alex North, from Parks and Rec, and Officer Caleb Forehand, from the Roanoke County Police Department, join the podcast to talk about these events and how to stay safe during spookyseason. SPOOKTACULAR October 25, 12- 5 p.m., Explore Park More Information: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/673/Spooktacular-Saturday [https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/673/Spooktacular-Saturday] TRUNK-OR-TREAT October 31, 5- 7 p.m., Northside Middle SchoolMore Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/810853201488915 [https://www.facebook.com/events/810853201488915]

Fall Events to Explore in Roanoke County | S3 E1

It’s (almost) fall y’all! Alex North and Anna Jones from Parks and Recreation join the podcast to talk fall events and programming. Get all the info you need on the Bent Mountain Fall Festival, GO Fest at Explore Park and Food Truck Thursdays. Plus learn about the activities the Brambleton Center is offering this fall including Zombie Prom.