Through volunteerism, giving and partnerships, FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge connects people with the Blue Ridge region.
Roanoke, VA
Joined April 2009
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Hey #asheville … look forward to seeing you tonite at @worthamarts for our “Doc Watson at 100” concert! Tix at worthamarts.org/events/blue-… – at Asheville, NC
Calling all high school seniors! FRIENDS is now accepting applications for scholarships of up to $2,000 each!
Complete the entire application process and submit the packet on or before February 28.
blueridgefriends.org/scholar… – at Virginia, USA
Wonderful article in @roanoketimes about our “Doc Watson at 100” concert on Saturday at Jefferson Center!
roanoke.com/entertainment/mu… – at Virginia, USA
Many thanks to @CardinalNewsVA for featuring our Blue Ridge Jamboree: “Doc Watson at 100” concert on Nov. 5 at Jefferson Center in Roanoke.
cardinalnews.org/2022/10/17/…
Tix for Asheville concert March 25 on sale later this week. More: blueridgejamboree.com. – at Virginia, USA
Thank you @MastStore for supporting FRIENDS on Saturday for Friends Day!
Shop Roanoke’s Mast General & 10% of purchase will be donated to FRIENDS. In addition to Saturday’s sales, shoppers throughout the weekend will be invited to "round up" for our mission. – at Virginia, USA
Wonderful story in @BluegrassToday on our BLUE RIDGE JAMBOREE at @jeffersoncenter featuring “Doc Watson at 100.” Concert is Nov. 5 with VIP pre-concert dinner event. Tix on sale now at blueridgejamboree.com. Now thru Sept. 21 enjoy 10% discount.
bluegrasstoday.com/doc-at-10… – at Virginia, USA
Listen to the musicians — and the music — of our first ever BLUE RUDGE JAMBOREE: “Doc Watson at 100” in this @Buzz4Good podcast with Jack Hinshelwood and ETSU Appalachian Studies’ Ted Olson.
buzz4good.buzzsprout.com/701… – at Virginia, USA
Thank you @MastStore for being Presenting Sponsor of our first ever BLUE RIDGE JAMBOREE!
Featuring “Doc Watson at 100,” the Jamboree is 11/5 at @jeffersoncenter & 3/25 at @WorthamCenter.
Roanoke tix on sale now; 10% early bird discount thru 8/31: blueridgefriends.org/announc… – at Virginia, USA
Enjoy this @Buzz4Good interview (starting at 32:39) with Southwest Native boutique, which is donating $$ to FRIENDS all April in honor of #EarthDay!
buzz4good.buzzsprout.com/701… – at Concord, NC
For @giveroanoke today we’re launching “FRIENDS Founder Lynn Davis Scholarships.”
Join our cause at giveroanoke.org/donate?campa…
The annual scholarships will go to students pursuing careers in environmental sciences in the Blue Ridge region. – at Virginia, USA
Hey FRIENDS! @RunBlueRidge needs our help! The race is this Saturday, April 16, and we'll be at Aid Station-BRP Roanoke Mtn Middle, 6:45 am to 10:45 am, distributing drinks to runners and cheering them on their way.
More info and to register: blueridgefriends.org/volunte… – at Virginia, USA
POWER OF PLATE (2 of 7): In 2021 we launched free Summer Concert series at Explore Park feat. musical talent of @visitvbr. We kick off 2022 on 4/9 with The Shoobies!
We fund these free concerts thx to Virginia specialty license plate. Order yours today: dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/#s…. – at Roanoke, VA
POWER OF THE PLATE (1 of 7): Thanks to the 10,000+ motorists who have purchased our Virginia specialty license plate, FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge in 2021 helped fund 3 community playgrounds in Waynesboro, Roanoke and Hillsville.
Order our new plate today: dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/#s… – at Virginia, USA
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is excited to introduce our updated Virginia specialty license plate!
Join more than 10,000 Virginia motorists who already feature a FRIENDS plate and order yours today: dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/#s… – at Virginia, USA
“‘We don’t have hikes like this in Fredericksburg,’ my daughter said as we stood atop McAfee Knob watching the sunrise. While my family has been fortunate to visit many beautiful places in the world, none are moreso than our Blue Ridge.”
What’s your “My Blue Ridge” moment?
FRIENDS is incredibly grateful to @rpdsafercity & @RoanokeFireEMS who designated us to receive the $30,000 in proceeds from Saturday’s Guns & Hoses hockey game! Funds will go toward new children’s playground at @RoanokeCounty @Recreation Explore Park being built this summer!
FRIENDS is honored to be the selected charity for Saturday’s GUNS & HOSES Hockey Game 6 pm at @BerglundCtr featuring @rpdsafercity & @RoanokeFireEMS.
Tix $6: berglundcenter.live/events/g…
Proceeds benefit our campaign to fund a children’s playground at @Recreation Explore Park!
Start 2022 with a New Year’s hike in our beautiful Blue Ridge! Join outdoor lovers around the world who welcome in the new year with this tradition.
Find a New Year’s hike in NC: bit.ly/3zc63HS
Find a New Year’s hike in VA: bit.ly/3zhNjqK
Happy New Year! – at Virginia, USA
FRIENDS Humpback Rocks chapter is working with Blue Ridge Children's Museum in Waynesboro to build a natural playground. Only $10,000 to go. Please give at friendsbrp.org/membership-gi…. – at Christiansburg, VA
We’ve launched a $15K campaign to finish funding a community playground at @RoanokeCounty Explore Park and need your help! friendsbrp.org/membership-gi…
This nature-themed playground for ages 5-12 is full of fun & engaging activities. It’s total cost is $150K so we’re almost there! – at Virginia, USA
