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» 2010 NEW PRIZES!

DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Everyone who contributes $156 or more for the 2010 campaign will be entered in this prize drawing! 2010 PRIZE LIST: GRAND PRIZE! Trip for 4 to Vistana Resort in Orlando, Florida Six nights and seven days, June 12-19, 2011 A $2,000 value from an anonymous donor An extended weekend at Myrtle Beach - four days and three nights at Ocean Lakes (four bedrooms, three baths) Betty Kingery of Mountain to Lake Realty Golf weekend at Mariner's Landing MORE PRIZES: One-day pontoon rental ($160 value) Roy Enslow of Bridgewater Marina Boat Rentals These businesses also have agreed to donate prizes: Gue's Antiques & More Ronile, Inc. J&J Fashions Basket Creations & More WATCH THIS PAGE FOR MORE! Prize details and donors will be listed as they become available.

» AFTER 5 JIVE

PRUDENTIAL WATERFRONT PROPERTIES PRESENTS 'AFTER 5 JIVE AT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE’ SUMMER 2010 CONCERT SERIES Smith Mountain Lake, VA (May 14, 2010) – Prudential Waterfront Properties presents “After 5 Jive at Smith Mountain Lake,” a new three-part outdoor summer concert series, that will kick-off Thursday, June 3, 2010 with “The Domino Band” performing at Westlake Towne Center, next to Kroger. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live music getting underway at 5:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of Franklin County. “After 5 Jive at Smith Mountain Lake” is sponsored by Prudential Waterfront Properties, Verizon Wireless, Smith Mountain Building Supply, Kroger, WDBJ-7 and Coca-Cola. Dates for the 2010 “After 5 Jive at Smith Mountain Lake” concerts series are as follows:    Thursday, June 3           “The Domino Band”                                    5 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1             “The Kings”                                                 5 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 5        “The Part Time Party Time Band”       5 – 8:30 p.m. According to Christopher Finley, event coordinator, “The goal of the ‘After 5 Jive at Smith Mountain Lake’ concert series is to provide an additional entertainment option for local residents, draw visitors to the region, and provide an attraction for vacationers while at the same time generating proceeds that will benefit the United Way of Franklin County whose 18 partner agencies serve a comprehensive range of human needs.” Admission for Adults is $5; children 10 and under are admitted free. A valid ID is required for those 21 and older. There will be a children’s play area including inflatable slides and moonwalk, face painting and other activities. Participating food and drink vendors include Homestead Creamery, Hot Shots, Brooks Mill Winery, Budweiser and Coca-Cola. Lawn chairs are welcome. No coolers, outside food or drinks, rollerblades, skateboards or pets are allowed on the premises. o cancellation and possible rescheduling due to inclement weather.  “We are excited to bring the ‘After 5 Jive at Smith Mountain Lake’ concert series to the Smith Mountain Lake community. We will continue to offer more activities each year as the program evolves,” added Finley.

» 4th ANNUAL HOT SHOTS MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT!

» Hot Shots Annual Tournament
Fourth Annual Hot Shots Miniature Golf Tournament, which benefits United Way of Franklin County at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14 at the Hot Shots Family Fun Center in Moneta. The cost for players is $20, and no advance sign up is required. The entry fee not only allows for tournament play, but also gives players a free hot dog and soda as well as free ride on the water cannon bumper boats. Numerous prizes will be awarded at the tournament with the grand prize being qualifying for the Harris Cup and winning an all-expense paid trip to compete at the next level. The tournament is open to all ages and skill levels. For more information or to register, call 540-719-1547

 

» GOOD SEARCH & GOOD SHOP!

Search the web with Yahoo-powered GoodSearch.com and they’ll donate a penny to your cause each time you search! Shop at more than 600 GoodShop.com merchants including Amazon, Best Buy, Toys R Us, and others, and a percentage of each purchase will go to your cause! Be sure to click on United Way of Franklin County (Rocky Mount, VA) so your search will help Franklin County agencies! You can also access GoodSearch through the following banner seen throughout this site...

 

» Thanks to Bridgewater Plaza for supporting United Way!

» Thanks to the Outlaw Cruisers for supporting United Way!

Winners!

*Best in Show Cars '76 and Older - Randy Sink - 1963 Chevrolet Impala

*Best in Show Cars '77 and Newer - Terry and Ruthie Dooley - 2007 Corvette Z06

*Best in Show Truck '76 and Older - Roy and Lucille Reynolds - 1956 Ford F-100

*Best in Show Truck '77 and Newer - Jeff Spradlin - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

*Best in Show Motorcycle - Ricky Byers- 2009 Harley Davidson Softtail Deluxe

*People's Choice - Jimmy Cannoy - 1956 Ford Fairlane

» 2010 CITIZEN REVIEW TEAM!

Photo ID:
Front (seated from left) Gail Nordhaus, Linda Handy, Beth Harper, Crystal Thurman, Sharlene Robinson, Penny Guilliams; 2nd Row: Tim Nordhaus, Viki Little, Betty Staples, Mary Ann Norman, Peggie Barker, LouAlice Weddle, Rhonda James, and Mark Vosskamp; Back row: Lorinda Gibbs, David Holley, Bob Parcell, Smokey Jones, Walter Mellott, Jennie West, and Chris Stone.