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***SHOP LOCAL OPPORTUNITY*** Grab a Christmas Wine Box from SML Fine Wines filled with 6 carefully selected wines to pai...
12/21/2024

***SHOP LOCAL OPPORTUNITY*** Grab a Christmas Wine Box from SML Fine Wines filled with 6 carefully selected wines to pair with your meals and festivities next week - all at a $30 savings! Available until 3:00 on Christmas Eve (or while supplies last). You can purchase your box online to make sure you've got one reserved (link in the blog post below), and then just swing by to pick it up anytime during regular business hours!

Have you waited until the eleventh hour to gather your holiday wine selection together? Never fear! SML Fine Wines has got ya covered. This special collection has been sommelier-curated to hit your entertaining needs out of the park! Also, makes a great hostess gift. Each box includes: a sparkling r...

Issue 88 hit inboxes all over the lake this morning! It features a couple of helpful listings: area New Year's Eve celeb...
12/19/2024

Issue 88 hit inboxes all over the lake this morning! It features a couple of helpful listings: area New Year's Eve celebrations as well as opportunities to get out there and dance within an hour or so of SML. You won't want to miss the 411 on the fabulous new SML Fine Wines Curated Christmas Boxes which are available to order starting TODAY. They will single-handedly solve your what-wine-should-I-pick-up-for-Christmas-dilemma! Lastly, you'll find some unconventional ways that I like to enjoy eggnog during the month of December. Read the issue here>>> https://tinyurl.com/mrxdek65
Image by: John Carlow

It's my traditional birthday issue!!! 2024 is all about a calm and cozy Christmas at our house. I hope this little read ...
12/05/2024

It's my traditional birthday issue!!! 2024 is all about a calm and cozy Christmas at our house. I hope this little read leaves you inspired and full of peace. The best gift you could give me (thank you for all of the birthday wishes!) is telling a few local friends about The Current today! Read Issue 87 here >>> https://tinyurl.com/2vzrtmrj

It's time for visiting Christmas light displays!!! Catch all my favorites (and bookmark the page for future reference th...
12/01/2024

It's time for visiting Christmas light displays!!! Catch all my favorites (and bookmark the page for future reference throughout the month) here:

Did you know that there are several fabulous Christmas light displays within easy driving distance of the lake? I've personally been to all of the ones listed below and highly recommend them. In our family, a light drive always includes hot chocolate, cookies, and a favorite holiday playlist. Land o...

So thankful for all of the wonderful readers of The Current!!
11/28/2024

So thankful for all of the wonderful readers of The Current!!

You won't want to miss this opportunity to get fully prepped for your holiday dinners!
11/22/2024

You won't want to miss this opportunity to get fully prepped for your holiday dinners!

Check out this lineup of Wines for our special wine tasting tomorrow!!!!

Tasting Wines:
Gavioli, Lambrusco di Sorbara Secco, Emilia-Romagna, IT
Meyer-Fonne, Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes, Alsace, FR
Phelps Creek, Gewürztraminer, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Sun Break, 'Marie-Paule' Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
Domaine Perrelles, Moulin-a-Vent, Beaujolais, FR
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, 'Piedlong', Châteauneuf-du-Pape, FR
Lambert Estates, 'Chocolatier', AUS

What you'll find in Issue 86: + A UCF Report featuring Westlake Coffee and Cafe + Annual listing of area Christmas Light...
11/21/2024

What you'll find in Issue 86:
+ A UCF Report featuring Westlake Coffee and Cafe
+ Annual listing of area Christmas Light displays with dates/times
+ A reminder about the upcoming Turkey Trot (sign up now!)
+ Lake t-shirts that make great Christmas gifts ..and more! Don't subscribe yet? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4n26jnxm
Image by: Kathleen Riordan

Issue 85 has dropped! Have you checked your inbox? This week, highlights include: info on the second annual Turkey Trot,...
11/07/2024

Issue 85 has dropped! Have you checked your inbox? This week, highlights include: info on the second annual Turkey Trot, where to go on a friend date, combatting the winter blues, and another Diamond on the Water. Don’t miss it! 📸: Kathleen Riordan

The Lighted Holiday Boat Parade is THIS WEEKEND!!! A little earlier than last year, so I wanted to make sure ya'll didn'...
10/31/2024

The Lighted Holiday Boat Parade is THIS WEEKEND!!! A little earlier than last year, so I wanted to make sure ya'll didn't miss it. :-D More info below:

The Lighted Boat Parade is a Smith Mountain Lake holiday tradition. It somehow always manages to sneak up on me, so I wanted to make sure you all knew about it to mark your calendars accordingly for: November 2, 2024 Held early in the season in order to accommodate those who plan to winterize their....

Local Love Box Vendor Spotlight! Your whimsical SML keychains were by Hunt & Chase - a wonderful option for Christmas sh...
10/31/2024

Local Love Box Vendor Spotlight! Your whimsical SML keychains were by Hunt & Chase - a wonderful option for Christmas shopping! Here is a little more about them: Hunt & Chase is a small, woman owned business that focuses on home decor and accessories. Our most popular items are door hangers and leather patch hats, but we offer a variety of items along with customization options.

Drop Day: Issue 84! Did you check your inbox? You'll learn about ArtVisions - a local cooperative with open studio hours...
10/17/2024

Drop Day: Issue 84! Did you check your inbox? You'll learn about ArtVisions - a local cooperative with open studio hours where you can watch the artists at work, read our first Diamonds on the Water spotlight, hear my latest ace-up-the-sleeve hosting hack, and more! Don't yet subscribe? Sign up to receive this twice-monthly bite-sized dose of the lake here: https://tinyurl.com/4n26jnxm
Image by: Vanessa Swanson

Meet another of our fabulous Fall Local Love Box vendors: Emerson Creek Pottery! They have a holiday open house coming u...
10/16/2024

Meet another of our fabulous Fall Local Love Box vendors: Emerson Creek Pottery! They have a holiday open house coming up soon, Here's some info on the event so you can save the date:

Emerson Creek is gearing up for our Holiday Market at 1068 Pottery Road Bedford, VA, November 9th, from 10am until 4pm.

We are offering a "Passport to Pottery Savings" to all market guests. That means, you'll receive a "Passport" when you arrive with vendor names listed on it. Our friendly vendors will sign your passport as you view their wares. The more vendors you visit, (the more signatures you receive) = higher savings for you in our already low-priced pottery outlet store! It's a win-win situation (no purchase necessary to receive a signature).

The Bedford Humane Society will be there and are bringing the big guy in the bright red suit who will be available for photos with your kids and/or pets from 10am – 1pm.

Craft vendors will be on site from 10am-2pm and the Outlet Store will remain open until 4pm with great discounts on our nationally known pottery. We hope to see you there!
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1050459866664052

Issue 83 dropped yesterday! Are you a lover of the arts? This edition contains a list of area performances coming up in ...
10/04/2024

Issue 83 dropped yesterday! Are you a lover of the arts? This edition contains a list of area performances coming up in the next couple months. You'll also find my favorite recipe for a local fall favorite (bonus: the crockpot does all the work), and speaking of food, there are a few great places mentioned where you can grab breakfast in the off-season. Lastly, you'll find a call for a new feature, "Diamonds on the Water", where you can give props to the local gems (people) who help make SML a beautiful place to live. ♥ Read it here >>>> https://tinyurl.com/3pk69axr

Another vendor spotlight from our Fall Local Love Box: Recipients enjoyed Apple and Oak wax melts in this most recent se...
09/21/2024

Another vendor spotlight from our Fall Local Love Box: Recipients enjoyed Apple and Oak wax melts in this most recent seasonal release. No doubt you've heard me talk about Morgan Creek Candles over the years. Renee is a longtime supporter of The Current, and my personal local candle/melt lady! Here's a little more about her:

My name is Renee Morgan, owner of Morgan Creek Candles LLC, we specialize in creating hand-poured, clean-burning soy candles and wax melts, as well as delightful room sprays! Located in Franklin County, VA, our small business is dedicated to providing you with premium, cruelty-free products that enhance your living spaces with inviting fragrances! Our candles & wax melts are crafted from 100% natural soy wax, sourced from the Midwest, ensuring that you receive a high-quality, environmentally-friendly product made right here in the United States! We take pride in using phthalate & paraben-free fragrances, infused with essential oils, to deliver scents that are delightful & safe for you & your family! Additionally, our room sprays are made with plant-based ingredients, offering a highly fragrant & natural way to freshen up any room! We are passionate about helping you find the perfect fragrance for your home! Whether you're looking for a calming scent to unwind after a long day, or a refreshing aroma to invigorate your mornings, we have something for everyone! We look forward to helping you bring warmth and fragrance into your home!

Issue 82 dropped this morning! Inside you'll find a feature on the Agape Center, an Autumn Bucket List, info on the upco...
09/19/2024

Issue 82 dropped this morning! Inside you'll find a feature on the Agape Center, an Autumn Bucket List, info on the upcoming Puzzle Swap, and a seasonal addition to our Classic Lake Tee line! Not yet a subscriber? Sign up and have The Current delivered straight to your inbox: https://tinyurl.com/4n26jnxm

09/13/2024

A highlight of our fall season! Head over to Goodhue Boat Company, Blackwater tomorrow to check out these vintage beauties and be transported to a gentler time...

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