Recreation Coordinator Anna Jones joins us on Out of the Office to discuss classes happening this winter at the Brambleton Center. From crafts to wellness programs, there’s something for everyone. Devon Burnette from Therapeutic Recreation also joins  the podcast to talk about the 40th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance.

 Devon was recently recognized by the board for receiving Virginia Recreation and Parks Society's "Best New Program Award" for the Therapeutic Recreation Night Club program. Programs and Registration: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/209/Brambleton-Recreation-Center

Are you ready to get into the Winter Wonderland spirit? Listen to the most recent episode of Out of the Office! Em and Alex were ON SITE at the Grand Illumination giving you the inside scoop from this year’s Winter Walk of Lights. From the trail to the market and all the Santa and hot chocolate between, there’s plenty to explore at Illuminights.

Destination Explore Park video: https://youtu.be/4GwL_iXxYBg?si=HvBN4JjImtFO9EwR

From Spooktacular to Trunk-Or-Treat there are greatactivities around Roanoke County to celebrate Halloween.

Alex North, from Parks and Rec, and Officer Caleb Forehand, from the Roanoke County Police Department, join the podcast to talk about these events and how to stay safe during spookyseason.

SPOOKTACULAR

October 25, 12- 5 p.m., Explore Park

More Information: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/673/Spooktacular-Saturday

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

October 31, 5- 7 p.m., Northside Middle SchoolMore Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/810853201488915

It’s (almost) fall y’all! Alex North and Anna Jones from Parks and Recreation join the podcast to talk fall events and programming. Get all the info you need on the Bent Mountain Fall Festival, GO Fest at Explore Park and Food Truck Thursdays. Plus learn about the activities the Brambleton Center is offering this fall including Zombie Prom.

We’re wrapping up season two with the RoCo Pros on Out ofthe Office! RoCo Pros is an employee resource group for the County’s emerging professionals. Get to know some of Roanoke County’s employees from different departments and find out what their favorite activity is in the region!

Interested in working for the County? You can find our openpositions here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva

On this month’s episode we’re joined by Roanoke-based cyclist Gordon Wadsworth and John Oney from Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge to talk about the upcoming USA Cycling events in the Roanoke Region. This July, there will be three national championship events in the area: short track, marathon and cross country.

July 14, 2025: Marathon Championships at Carvins Cove

July 16-17, 2025: Short Track Championships at Elmwood Park

July 18-20, 2025: Cross Country Championships at Explore Park

This month’s episode is a crossover with If You Noke You Know to plan our summer bucket lists! Kathryn Lucan and Grace Needham join us from Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge to share the insider knowledge of everything in the Roanoke region.

From events to trails and restaurants, there’s something for everyone. So, get out your notepad – or notes app – and create your summer bucket list with us!

On this month’s episode of Out of the Office, Em and Alex talk about Food Truck Thursday at the April event! Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism hosts these lunchtime events in the spring and fall. The next Food Truck Thursday is May 8th at the Roanoke County Administration Building. Find more information at roanokecountyparks.com/685/Food-Truck-Thursdays

Megan Cronise and Lindsay Webb join the podcast to talk about the ongoing Roanoke Valley Greenway projects in Roanoke County. From Explore Park on the east end to Green Hill Park on the west end, there are five projects under construction and several in the planning phases.

Later in the episode, Alex North joins us to talk about the Blue Ridge Kite Festival coming up on April 19 at Green Hill Park.

Devon Burnette from Therapeutic Recreation joins us to talk about the Valentine’s Dinner Dance. This Roanoke County event is celebrating its 39th year. Later in the episode, we get a tease from the If You Noke You Know podcast previewing the Adopt-A-Bowl. Listen to the full episode on Roanoke Valley Television's YouTube.