The Botetourt Bee

02/07/2024

Leap Mobile Marketplace this Friday

Coming this Friday from 11-12:30. $10 vouchers for 55 & up. Don’t miss out!

02/07/2024

Happy 4th!

Botetourt County Administrative Offices and the Botetourt County Landfill will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

02/07/2024

Mobile Market Place is July 24th at Buchanan Town Park

02/07/2024

This would be fun!

We are open July 4, 2024, Thursday, for "Customer Appreciation Day! FREE, FREE, FREE-Hotdogs, Chips, Water to all customers - while supplies last! The market opens at 3PM but will close at 6PM for the 4th! See our website at www.catawbafarmersmarket.com for more pictures and details. The Catawba Farmers Market is sponsored by the Catawba Valley Ruritans! We are the "Friendliest Farmer's Market in the Valley!"

01/07/2024

July is here. Interaction plus

🌞 Happy 1st day of July, Botetourt! Our local parks are filled with families enjoying picnics, children playing games, and friends gathering for outdoor BBQ's. It's a perfect time to explore the scenic trails, visit the farmers markets, or simply relax and soak in the vibrant energy that fills the air.

🌞 As we celebrate the start of July, let's also take a moment to appreciate the rich history and natural beauty that Botetourt has to offer. From the rolling hills to the charming small towns. There's always something new to discover and enjoy. Wheteher you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, there's no better time to immerse yourself in the warmth and hospitality of our wonderful community.

🌞 So here's to a fantastic July filled with sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Welcome to another month of adventure and joy in Botetourt!

Ps, thanks to everyone who came out for our June Final Friday event at Town Center Tap House.😊 Be sure to stay connected and check out our upcoming events at www.botetourtchamber.com/events!

01/07/2024

This is cool!

Help ring in VA250 by participating with other churches and municipal buildings around the state with a bell ringing at 5 pm on July 4th. The State Bell in Richmond will toll 13 times for the 13 original colonies. All churches are welcome to do the same.

01/07/2024

Save the date

Vendor Spaces are Full!

Please come check out our Christmas in July! Everyone loves our Christmas event in November. This is the same thing on a smaller scale. Get some bargains while you can!

Variety of vendors with ColorStreet, Pampered Chef, Handmade items, Crocheted Items, Lions Club, and more!

Bake Sale!
Food for Sale!

01/07/2024

Qe do live in a beautiful place. Check this out

On Aug. 12, we’ll be bringing the Olympics to our neck of the woods with the Blue Ridge Games.

01/07/2024

Volunteers make a difference

01/07/2024

Hiring a Market Manager!

We're Hiring!

Are you passionate about local? Do you love being a part of the community? Are you passionate about the farmers market? The Botetourt Farmers Market is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Market Manager to join our team!

To apply please complete this application form: https://forms.gle/TbMP3XSKvasn31Rt7

Join us in making the Botetourt Farmers Market the best it can be! 🌿

30/06/2024

Sirens and Salutes is always at work assisting Veterans and First Responders. Make a donation if you can.

Upcoming for Sirens and Salutes, Inc, Veteran KIA markers are being made and will be placed by us on the graves of those Veterans who went to a distant land to fight for our country and didnt return alive, July will see 14 Veterans recieve their Quilts of Valor, August we will be delivering another round of care packages to Veterans at Carrington Place nursing home, and Sept (mark your calendars!) 7th will be the annual 9/11 Memorial Walk at the riverfront park in buchanan!

30/06/2024

This is the link to the fallen soldier's motorcycle es**rt through Botetourt today.

The American Legion Legacy Run is an annual fundraising motorcycle ride that honors fallen military members and protects their funerals. The ride also suppor...

29/06/2024

The owner says Dunkin' Donuts out at the foot of Food Lion in Daleville will be open in 4-6 weeks. Kind of a Back -to- School treat! It features a
Drive- Thru Window, too!

29/06/2024

Even our Deputy supports the All Star Softball Team! They had a good day!

29/06/2024

Sunday Brunch! Contact the 1772 Roof Top!

Start your Sunday Funday tomorrow with The King Mary at The Rooftop! 🍹👑 Brunch just got royally delicious!

29/06/2024

On this day in 2012. The most unbelievable weather event I have ever been in the middle of as it occured.

29/06/2024

29/06/2024

Beautiful place.

Summer Evenings at the Vineyard ✨🍷

This Summer, spend your evenings taking in a gorgeous sunset and sipping on a glass of wine. We will be extending our hours on Fridays and Saturdays to be open until 9:00pm. We hope to see you soon!

29/06/2024

This

The current weeds and grass ordinance was first enacted in 1987. Botetourt County Sheriff's Office has been the lead enforcement agent on inoperative vehicles and while the office of Community Development handles grass/weeds complaints, the ordinance technically only gives that authority to the Sheriff's Office. The ordinance is not changing but will allow for Community Development staff to be an enforcement agent for weeds and grass complaints, and inoperative vehicles, and the intent is to reduce the amount of manpower that is needed when there are multiple violations on one site. There have been NO NEW staff members dedicated to this.

Here is some back story. Community Development has partnered with the Botetourt County Sherriff’s Office on complaints involving inoperative vehicles, animal safety, hoarding, public safety, illegal operations, and many other complaints, but has not had any lead enforcement authority.

Since 2009:

-Community Development has investigated 559 high weeds/grass complaints (key word - complaints...)
-The Community Development office also handles zoning complaints. The department works towards compliance first and foremost, meeting property owners and having multiple discussions and touch points throughout the process. As a result of the collaborative efforts to complain compliance, since 2014, only one zoning complaint has ever went to court. Additionally, through our partnerships, we've been able to link those in need to other service providers and nonprofits when someone may not have the means to address the complaints.

WHAT IS NOT CHANGING:

-Process is NOT CHANGING
-Remains complaint-based
-Lead enforcement agency remaining consistent
-No new position added (Full Time reduced to Part Time)
-No additional zoning districts added

WHAT IS CHANGING

-Consolidating enforcement from two departments to one where feasible
-Keeping citizens out of court by standardizing administrative processes for certain violations

We urge any citizen with questions to please reach out to us and not believe everything you see on social media. We also heard many of you at our last Board Meeting talking about reaching out to your neighbors before calling in a complaint. That's what we love about our community - you are always willing to help one another out! That's what makes Botetourt County so special and we are honored to serve.

Our Community Development Team wants to make sure that you have accurate information, plus many of the folks that work on this team also call Botetourt County home. You can reach out to them at our website: https://www.botetourtva.gov/communitydevelopment, by phone at (540)928-2070 or by email at [email protected].

29/06/2024

Congratulations!

29/06/2024

Congratulations!

29/06/2024

Courtney Henderson representing Cave Hill Dairy in Troutville and Botetourt Young Farmer's received the June is Dairy Month Proclaimation from Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Blacksburg. They were also celebrating National Dairy Week with other interested Dairy and Farm Bureau Associated Members

29/06/2024

Calling Photographers🇺🇸 Sat. 6/29
American Legion Riders leave Salem at 1 pm and head onto I-81 N to join the Honor Es**rt Ride to Wi******er. A little after 1, if you are on the Sunset Dr overpass in Troutville you can get some awesome pics and memorialize this veteran.
--DeeDee Bruce and ALR from Botetourt.

29/06/2024

I love suff like this

Here are some interesting facts about sunrise/sunset times.

> The sunset time remains the same all the way from June 22nd through July 3rd!

> The longest days of the year are actually June 17-19 and June 22-23, not June 20th or 21st!

> The morning sunrise actually starts becoming later as early as June 20th, but the sunset time does not reach its latest value until June 22nd, where it remains all the way through July 3rd!

> You still have six more days to enjoy the latest sunset of the year, namely 8:46 PM EDT. Then on July 4th, the sun will set 1 minute earlier and continue that trend until mid-December.

The table below illustrates these interesting facts (for Blacksburg VA - just minor variations would be noted for other cities in our region):

29/06/2024

Botetourt All Star Softball fundraising car wash is tomorrow.
Botetourt Plaza across from LBHS

28/06/2024

This weekend

Here's what's happening this weekend:

☀Activities offered at Botetourt County Libraries

StoryTime
6/28 from 10:30-11:30am
Buchanan Library

Eclectic Readers
6/28 from 11am-12pm
Blue Ridge Library

John Kingry Magic
6/28 from 11am-12pm
Blue Ridge Library

Online Genealogy Resources
6/28 from 2-3pm
Fincastle Library

Fabric Stamping
6/28 from 3-4pm
Buchanan Library

John Kingry Magic
6/28 from 3-4pm
Eagle Rock Library

Art Lab: Pufferfish Fork Art
6/29 from 10am-2pm
Blue Ridge Library

☀70th Buchanan Community Carnival
6/28 & 6/29 from 6-11pm
Buchanan Town Park

Don't miss the Buchanan Carnival happening now through 7/6 (Closed on Sundays)!! Check out Town of Buchanan, VA for more info!

☀Improvisation Workshop
6/28 at 7pm
Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle)

Ages 14 to 200! No experience required. Check out Attic Productions for details.

☀ Botetourt Farmers Market
6/29 from 8:30am-noon
Daleville Town Center; Rain or shine!

☀ BOCO BINGO
6/29 (doors open at 4pm; early bird games start at 5:30 with regular games starting at 6pm
2708 Lee Highway Suite B, Troutville

☀Truck & Tractor Pull
6/29 from 6-9pm
The River Farm (1320 Mt. Joy Rd., Buchanan)

$15 admission on site; No admission fee for children ages 10 & under. For all details see The River Farm Jeter Farm

☀Acoustic Nights featuring Dan Carrell
6/29 at 8pm
Crooked Shoreline (33 Cedar Plateau Way)

☀Happening at Stoney Brook Vineyards

6/29: Makenna Grace Boutique Pop-Up show open to the public (sales will be in the Gathering Room) from 12-5pm
6/29: Island Wheels Food Truck on site from 12-6pm

6/30: Live music with Jodie Davis from 2-5pm

☀Live music by Two Scales Music
6/30 from 1-5pm
Virginia Mountain Vineyards (4204 Old Fincastle Rd., Fincastle)

IN SURROUNDING AREAS:

☀ First Bank-Roanoke Beer & Wine Festival
6/29 from 11am-5pm
Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St.)

☀Happening at The Watering Hole (7226 Williamson Rd.):
6/28: Cimmaron from 8pm-12am
6/29: SuperFly Five at 9pm

☀Happening at The Hangout (7717 Williamson Rd.)
6/28: ThebandPaul on the outdoor stage ($10 cover)
6/29: Mason Creek Duo at 4pm on the indoor stage
6/29: CCR on the outdoor stage at 7pm

Thank you Tina McClung, Real Estate Agent

28/06/2024

Nutritious food for kids this summer

During the school year, our students receive healthy meals, but many go without during the summer. That’s where Feeding Southwest Virginia comes in!

Botetourt County Libraries approached the Botetourt Resource Center, with a partnership opportunity through Feeding Southwest Virginia's Summer Food Service Program, to ensure that children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The Botetourt Resource Center serves as the primary partner and storage/distribution center, and Library staff provide onsite assistance on meal distribution days. During their first visit to the Center, parents/guardians must fill out a short enrollment form to order meal boxes.

"It's not unusual to see hungry kids at the library," noted Cheryl Wagner, Buchanan Library Branch Manager. "We don't have the resources ourselves to feed all those kids, or the space to store meals. But we know that kids can't continue to read and learn this summer if they're too hungry to think. We're so grateful to the Botetourt Resource Center for jumping at the opportunity and taking on this project with us."

Children aged 1-18 can receive free meals and snacks through this program. When families pick up meals, library staff will also offer educational activities that kids can take home, allowing kids to nourish both their bodies and minds!

Upcoming food distribution dates are:
• Monday, July 1, 4pm-5pm
• Monday, July 15, 5pm-6pm
• Monday, July 29, 5pm-6pm

Food distribution will take place at the Botetourt Resource Center located at 33 Bedford St, Buchanan, VA 24066.

27/06/2024

New Construction at The Glebe