In this episode you'll find pieces on: Take Pride in SML, Restaurant Week, Fostering Champions, Simple Joys of Spring, and more! Show notes can be found at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode18

This episode includes stories on: +Opening Day/Hours for our local Farmers Markets +Dock Rock SML +Monologues, Scenes, and Songs 2.0 by The Lake Players +The Cottage Gate's second location that just opened +2024 Schedule for ABC's Boater Safety Courses +And more! Show notes can be found at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode17

In this episode I'll introduce you to Passel Hills Farm - a homestead that has a passion for being responsible stewards of the land and making a farm-to-table lifestyle more accessible for the community. We'll also learn about Buffer Landscaping and why it is so important to the health of the lake. Show Notes: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode16

This is our first seasonal literary episode of the year, and we're celebrating the joyful anticipation of spring. Join me, and a few friends who dropped by, as we present a collection of essays and poems by local writers. We also have a special musical treat for you! Show notes can be found at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode15

In episode 14, I've got three main articles to share with you: you'll hear about the launch of our first ever seasonal Local Love Boxes, learn about America's Boating Club (which you may know as the U.S. Power Squadron), and I'll take you along for a sit-in of one of the Wine 101 classes being taught by Ryan McFeely over at SML Fine Wines. All this with a side of our regular features sprinkled in! Show Notes/Links can be found at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode14

We're unpacking issue 67 of our e-magazine in this episode which includes some information about our upcoming Puzzle Swap, a limited release Valentine-themed Classic Lake Tee for your sweetie (or yourself!), an Undercover Foodie review of Cancun's newest location, an overview of the Dock Watch program recently implemented by the SMLA, a story on World Taven Poker here in our area, and more! Find the show note links at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode13

During these colder months, playing games just seems like a really good way to get out of the house and enjoy spending time with friends. So, we're talking about just a few of the many options that are available in our area for doing just that. I've got a listing of where you can find trivia nights being hosted nearly every night of the week, a poem about how Mahjongg became a bonding experience for a group of ladies, a "save the date" for our Third Annual Puzzle Swap, a few ideas to help keep the light of the holidays burning into the new year, and more! All links are found in our show notes: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode12

Issue 65 is a themed issue - it's been awhile since we've had one! Join me as I take you along for a Week of Winter Wellness - visiting several area businesses including: Serafina Spa, More Sun Reflexology, The Skin Co. SML, Goel Coffee, and LAT Wellness Studio! Links can be found on our website: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode11

In this episode you'll find information on the ordering deadline for Current Goods, learn all about what The Bower Center for the Arts offers the community, Meet Mary and Stuart Thomas of Allstate: Thomas & Thomas Agencies, hear a Christmas memory by local author Karen De Bord and more! Show Notes at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode10

In this episode you’ll find detailed information about our newly opened shop: Current Goods, a story about a local Giving Circle: 100+ Women Who Care, the history behind the SML Steel Drum Band, readers/listeners holiday memories, and more! Show notes can be found at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode9

In this episode you'll find features on Thriving Through the Darker Months, Goel Coffee, the Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue, a Holiday Happenings List, another easy entertaining idea, annnnd a big announcement: the launch of Current Goods! The Show Notes (links) are over on our website: https://www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode8

This week you'll find stories about: Backdrop Bedford, Habitat for Humanity - Franklin County Virginia, Chick-fil-A, The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, and more in this 60th installment of The Current SML! Show Notes (links) are found at: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode7

You'll find out all about the two tandem businesses run by Debbie and Marc Sirockman: Virginia Found Goods and White Barn Vintage | Enjoy a creative essay on the season by Peggy Crowley Clutz | Check out a fun new campaign from Destination Bedford Virginia called Bottled in Bedford | Learn all about what Smith Mountain Arts Council does for the community | and more! Show Notes (links) are found at: www.thecurrentsml.com/posts/episode6

This episode covers stories about the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society, local woodworker Michael McCord, what to do in the area on Mondays, a feature on our September Current Collaboration partner: The Bagel & I, and more! Find all of the links mentioned in our Show Notes: www.thecurrentsml.com/post/episode5

On this episode we feature the stories from Issue 57 of The Current: SML Fine Wines, Local Theatre, Tastes of the Season, Texas Hold-em, and more! Links can be found on our website at: www.Thecurrentsml.com/post/episode4

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