Grab your skis and snowboards. Â Snowshoe Mountain Resort opens for the season today. Â The mountain received its first snowfall of the season in October and its been cold enough for snowmaking. Â Over the summer, the resort invested 44 million to upgrade its snowmaking and grooming equipment.
The turkeys, pardoned yesterday by President Trump, will arrive at Virginia Tech today. Â They will live out their lives at Gobbler's Rest. Â This is the third year the pardoned turkeys have come to the university. Â You can see them on Friday at an open house.
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The Harvest Foundation hosts its annual community meal today. Â Youth Board members and volunteers will do all the work, creating a family meal experience for those who may not get that otherwise. Â The food consists of Thanksgiving favorites, including turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more. Â Over the past two year, more than 4,000 meals have been served. Â Dinner is free, but donations are accepted. Â It's from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Martinsville High School.
The Lynchburg Sheriff's Office holds its annual We Share Because We Care Thanksgiving Meal today. Â It will serve hot Thanksgiving meals to dozens for families. Â Several community partners have donated the food and space for the event. Â
Ice Skating returns to Roanoke's Elmwood Park. Â Elmwood on Ice will open Wednesdays through Sunday through January 27th. Â Prices remain the same as last year. Â Admission is $6 with skate rental costing $2. Â You can get a season pass for $75. Â
To ease Thanksgiving travels, VDOT will lift lane closures today at noon. Â Most work zones and lane closures on interstates and major highways will be lifted. Â The closures will return at noon on Monday.
It will be a fun day for students at Bonsack Elementary School. Â Principal Leanne Leftwich will be taped to the wall by students and staff. Â It's part of the school's United Way campaign. Â Students donated $1 for each foot of tape they plan to use.
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