Good morning, Roanoke.

Local community members will host 'Hope for Daisy' events to support a Roanoke family facing urgent needs—organizers plan to use the funds raised for critical expenses.

The Roanoke Mast General Store will host its 5-year anniversary celebration on Saturday with candy sampling, free popcorn bags, gift card giveaways — and an in-store adoption event that offers a festive day for local shoppers.

The event is planned to give local residents an engaging opportunity to celebrate their community.

On June 19th, the Roanoke Pinball Museum celebrated its 10-year anniversary by marking a decade of local gaming and vintage exhibits—officials said special events are planned for later this year.

Local visitors have shown strong support for the museum's anniversary celebration.

Historic Smithfield in Blacksburg marked Juneteenth on June 19 by reading aloud the names of 226 enslaved people—community members and NAACP representatives attended the solemn ceremony beside the famed Merry Tree.

The event reminded the group and visitors of the plantation’s deep past and the lives it affected.

The USDA announced $1 billion in drought relief for Virginia cattle farmers who suffered grazing losses in 2023 and 2024.

Payments will be issued automatically through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program — producers with an approved LFP application will receive 35% of the payment and a second round may follow later this summer — to help ease financial strain.

Officials in Troutville met with community members on June 12 at the Rainbow Lake Community Center to consider plans to revitalize the dam at Rainbow Forest Lake, built in 1965 and out of compliance since 2008 (past heavy rains and a 2011 lake drain raised concerns).

Twin Valleys Roller Derby will host its first season home game Saturday at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the Twin Valleys All-Stars facing Virginia Vipers at 7:00 p.m. (admission is $13 for adults and free for kids 8 and under).

Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair

10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Wasena Park — Free entry — Discover how to repair broken items and reduce waste at this engaging community fair.

Kairos Youth Faith Event

Sunday evening - Friday noon — Roanoke College — $350 — A week-long faith-sharing event designed for youth to engage in community, worship, and personal grace.

Artistic Encounters: Meet the Artist

4-7 p.m. — Blue Ridge PBS — Fundraiser event — Enjoy art, live music, and support local PBS initiatives while exploring new creativity.

Ledbetters & Superunknown

6-7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell by The Ledbetters and Superunknown.

WDBJ7's Star City Slide

10 AM – 10 PM on June 28 & 12 PM – 8 PM on June 29 — 2nd Street Bridge in Downtown Roanoke — $35 for adults, $10 for children 4-12 — Experience a thrilling ride down the slide with stunning city views.

Freedom Festival & Fireworks

4-9:30 p.m. — River's Edge Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate freedom.

Virginia Electric Live Concert

10 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — No Refunds — Enjoy two sets of electrifying music at one of Roanoke's top venues.

Annual Floatilla to Starr Hill

1-6 p.m. — Roanoke Mountain Adventures — Bring your own float — Float down the Roanoke River to Starr Hill Brewery with friends and family.

Them Dirty Roses Concert

5-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Ticketed event — Enjoy southern rock vibes from Bama's own Them Dirty Roses.

Minka with The Big Debbies

6:30-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check for ticket prices — Experience a funky night with Minka and the debut of The Big Debbies, promising an energetic musical blend.