I never thought I would get this emotionally involved with a cooking show. Or, to be more precise, a *baking* show. But here I am, completely enchanted by “The Great British Baking Show,” which my husband and I continue to binge on Netflix. We’ve watched about six seasons already, starting from the most recent (2020), (Read the full article…)

Spring Plant Sale Returns for 2021! The 2021 Spring Plant Sale is this Friday, April 30, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 1, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM  in LOT 1 ROW 1 across from the Natural Science Center COVID Protocol: Face mask required. A minimum number of patrons will be allowed in (Read the full article…)

I recently attended a child’s birthday party in a beautiful city park, and it involved a piñata. As I watched Birthday Dad’s attempts to control this chaos, I realized how many leadership and facilitation skills were in play. And I have to be honest: Two years ago, when I first volunteered to facilitate the Campus (Read the full article…)

BTT extends a very warm “thank you” to community partner, Roanoke Valley Paralegal Association for its hosting of a celebration for VWCC paralegal graduates. The celebration including a cookout and social takes place on Sunday, April 25th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Starkey Park in Roanoke County.  While RVPA honors graduating students, the (Read the full article…)

What’s Your Experience Here? The VCCS is conducting a Diversity Climate Survey, open through 4/22/21. To participate, CLICK HERE to go to our internal VW Connect IE site and then click on DIVERSITY SURVEY on the right-hand side. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.Your name will not be connected to your responses.Responses will (Read the full article…)