Good morning, Roanoke.

Today at the Berglund Center, a Celebration of Life honored 10-year-old Autumn Bushman as attendees received orange wristbands—pins and shirts with anti-bullying messages from her family.

Speakers including Thomas McCracken, Dr. Kathleen Thorell and Pastor Bryce Scott discussed mental health issues and called for safer schools to continue her legacy.

Last week, TAP honored Member One—a division of Virginia Credit Union—for its sustained support at Indian Village Head Start Center during the Week of the Young Child, where children’s artwork and a tour of the new Head Start bus marked the event.

The donation also included $50,000 that helped 11 families, including 8 with children, secure safer housing.

At Saturday's Virginia Press Association awards banquet on April 12th, Cardinal News earned 47 awards — including 18 first place wins and the Sweepstakes Award for best online newsroom; Emily Schabacker was named Outstanding Young Journalist and Sherry Quinley received Outstanding Sales Professional.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding 14-year-old Sage Nicole Norris—who was last seen Friday, April 11 at 11 p.m. in Bassett wearing burgundy shorts and a black t-shirt and may be trying to travel to Roanoke.

Roanoke Ballet Theatre will perform Tetra Nova, a reading of Sophia Terazawa’s novel, on April 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cube at Moss Arts Center—registration is recommended though admission is free, and dancers Cari Koepplin and Antonia Dougherty join Terazawa in blending dance with storytelling.

Rep. Eugene Vindman wants to expand Virginia’s school cellphone ban nationwide by introducing the UNPLUGGED Act that would ban phones in classrooms with exceptions for students with disabilities or language needs—supporters say the policy boosts focus and academic success.

Roanoke will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 19 at Grandin Village from 10 to 3—featuring eco-friendly vendors who will focus on renewable energy.

Clean Valley Council Executive Director Courtney Plaster said the event aims to teach locals ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va, is waiting for answers from the USDA about a $500 million cut to the Emergency Food Assistance Program that is impacting local food pantries — he and other Virginia lawmakers sent a bipartisan letter asking if alternative assistance will be planned.

A temporary signal will be installed starting April 28 on Route 622 in Roanoke County to replace a box culvert about 6.8 miles from Route 311.

Drivers will face delays until August—traffic will be managed with one open lane and electronic boards will alert motorists.

Roanoke’s multi-family zoning law, which ended single-family zones last year, remains in question as 20 residents sue and 4 new council members express misgivings—raising concerns over narrow streets and lack of public notice—and prompting a review when the council sets its next budget.

The Magnetic Fields Live Concert

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket pricing available — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of 69 Love Songs with an unforgettable live performance.

SunSquabi Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — $40 — Experience an electrifying evening with SunSquabi in Roanoke's intimate venue.

Ashes & Arrows Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — The Grandin Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience captivating vocals and thoughtful lyrics from this talented musical group.

Spafford Live at 5 Points Music Sanctuary

6:30-11:00 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets required — Experience an evening of astonishing improvisational jams with one of the most creative bands on the contemporary jam scene.

Longshot Comic & Toy Show

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — $5.00 admission, kids free — Explore comics, toys, collectibles, and enjoy some cosplay fun.

Star City Circlesongs

3:30-5 p.m. — Historic Fishburn Mansion — Free entry — Experience a spontaneous community singing event that invites everyone to express their inner voice.

The Great Gatsby Ballet

7 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of the 1920s in this dazzling ballet adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale.

Amos Lee Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Cost info not provided — Experience emotionally raw music with a magical quality from Amos Lee.

CoComelon Live! in Roanoke

6-7:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling live sing-along adventure with CoComelon's JJ and friends on stage.

Afro-Cuban Dance Party with Jstop Latin Soul

9:30-11:30 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — $10 Cover — Roanoke, get ready to move with vibrant Afro-Cuban rhythms and a lively dance floor atmosphere.