What’s News Today: Outdoor events, Amtrak anniversary
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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Lynchburg Parks and Recreation celebrates Arbor Day. There’s a commemorative tree planting today at Riverside Park. The Arbor Day Celebration commemorates the life of the U. S. Constitution Tree that was planted in 1937 and removed in March of this year. Community organizations will also be there, with crafts and activities.
Amtrak will celebrates its 50th anniversary today with a virtual celebration. President Biden will make remarks today about the rail service. Amtrak service was extended from Lynchburg to Roanoke in 2017. A commission was set up by the General Assembly this year to explore expanding service into the New River Valley.
Volunteers make final preparations for Strawberry Festival
Community School’s 41st annual Strawberry Festival returns April 30-May 1
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After having to cancel last year due to the pandemic, Community School’s Strawberry Festival is back!
On Thursday, dozens of volunteers met at the LEAP Kitchen in Roanoke to sort, clean and slice two thousand pounds of strawberries.
On Friday and Saturday at the Berglund Center, there will be a drive-thru to get some of the festival’s signature treats like a strawberry sundae and strawberry shortcake.
After the drive-thru, you can stop at the festival’s Park and Eat picnic area to tailgate and enjoy your desserts. Then you can shop around at the Artisan Vendor Village.
Round Town: Strawberry Festival, live music
Events happening the weekend of April 30th, 2021.
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Enjoy everything strawberry at the Community School’s Strawberry Festival. It’s looking different this year, being held as a drive-thru event at the Berglund Center this year. It’s Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the pandemic, sales are credit or debit only. Cash is not accepted.
Salem After Five returns to the Salem Farmers’ Market. Enjoy live music from ‘Domino.’ There are also local vendors, children’s activities and adult beverages. It runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $5 at the gate.