HOTTOPIC” SESSION - SOCIAL MEDIAT AT BROWN LIBRARY

WHEN:  Wednesday, April 4; 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Webber Hall 307

FACILIATOR:  Ms. Kalyca Schultz

Come to this session to find out about Brown Library’s blog, “In the Stacks,” the library’s Facebook page, and more!

 Ms. Desiree Frye

Retention Services

Virginia Western Community College

(540) 857-7583

Virginia Western Adjunct Faculty to Perform in Franklin County

One of our own adjunct professors, Dave Campbell, will playing with two-time Grammy winner Jim Lauderdale next Friday night, April 6, at Franklin County High School. The event will feature 2010 Bluegrass Album of the Year winner Lauderdale along with Top-10 Americana Charts artist Scott Miller, as well as Campbell. The concert is a benefit for the student group SKillsUSA. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door. VIP tickets are $40 and include artist meet and greet, BBQ buffet dinner, and 30-minute early entrance to the show. Tickets are available in Rocky Mount at Hall's Music, Radio Shack, Quiznos, and Misty Mountain Wares. Tickets can be reserved by calling 540-871-3024. Don't miss this chance to see not only a two-time Grammy winner in a very intimate setting, but also one of our own Virginia Western faculty. The event begins at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 30^TH, 2012

• Free Weekly Beer Tasting, 5-8 p.m. @ Wine Gourmet
• Cheers for Charities, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ 202 Market www.facebook.com/CheersforCharities
• Rock The Blocks, 7:30-9:30 p.m. @ Blacksburg, VA http://www.rocktheblocks.com
• Greater Tuna, 7:30-9:30 p.m. @ Mill Mountain Theatre http://www.millmountain.org/
• KC and the Sunshine Band of the RSO, 8-10 p.m. @ Salem Civic Center, www.rso.com

Saturday, March 31^st, 2012

• Spectacular Saturdays at the Taubman@ Taubman Museum www.taubmanmuseum.org
• Physicians on Foot, 8:30 a.m. @ Tanglewood Mall www.carilionclinic.org/walking
• Free Weekly Wine Tasting, noon-5 p.m. @ Wine Gourmet
• Greater Tuna, 2-4 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m.  @ Mill Mountain Theatre

Do you have a church bazaar, yard sale, or item for sale? Submit COMMUNITY NEWS items to publicrelations@virginiawestern.edu

CLOSING GAPS IN CARE:  MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERSERVED IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA

ROANOKE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Carilion Clinic has been awarded a 12-month Health Center Planning Grant by the US Department of Health and Human Services to examine the current system of care for the most vulnerable residents living in Roanoke; develop solutions to close the gaps in unmet need; and strengthen the existing safety net.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Carilion wants to create a healthier community for all who live, work and play here.

What do you do when …

·         You are sick?

·         You need a check-up?

·         You have a toothache?

·         You need to talk to a counselor?

Take a brief survey and tell us about the health and quality of life for yourself and encourage your clients, family and friends to take the survey as well.  Spread the word about this important survey and find the link at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RoanokeValleyHealthSurvey

Deadline March 31, 2012.  ALL INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.