Good morning, Roanoke.

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division will sponsor a mobile outreach program for Kids Square Children’s Museum—funding STEAM and financial education for elementary students in the Roanoke Valley over the next five years.

AHPS launched a new app on August 20—designed to secure bus schedules for transit riders—and officials said the tool will add real-time updates soon.

Roanoke County acquired the 1,100-acre Explore Park from VRFA for $2 after a lease that began in 2013 and an $8 million investment.

Officials plan to use about 200 acres for commercial purposes—though visitors will not see any changes soon.

Today, Virginia Fresh Match secured a $13,500 grant from the Wellspring Foundation to boost access to healthy fruits and vegetables in Washington, Grayson, Russell, and Smyth Counties.

The grant will fund free vouchers that double SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC benefits at local farmers’ markets—supporting over 67 local food businesses.

Bradley Free Clinic will hold its first benefit concert in Roanoke as federal funding remains uncertain amid more people losing health care insurance.

Organizers plan to use the event to help raise funds and support services — a move that underscores the clinic's growing challenges.

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets required — Experience a captivating laser and light show set to the iconic music of Pink Floyd.

2nd Annual Safe Community Fair

10 AM – 2 PM — Berglund Center — Registration fee required — Celebrate community spirit with music, food, and fun activities for all ages.

Train & Edwin McCain Concert

3:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring the hits of Train and Edwin McCain.

Mackenzie Carpenter Live

7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Sidewinders — Ticketed event — Experience soulful country melodies from rising star Mackenzie Carpenter.

Icons of Country Tribute Night

7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Admission details on event website — Celebrate the best of country music with tributes to Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, and Miranda Lambert.

Tyler Hubbard Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with national artist Tyler Hubbard as part of the Budweiser Summer Series.

Chase Rice Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Tickets required — Enjoy the energetic country sounds of Chase Rice live in Roanoke.

Southern Culture On The Skids Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets required — Experience an energetic evening with the legendary Southern Culture On The Skids, a band with Roanoke roots, delivering their signature rock and roll sounds.

Roanoke Valley Brick Convention

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Salem Civic Center — Tickets $15 online, $20 day of — Discover the ultimate LEGO experience with massive displays and hands-on activities.

Crash The Cove Paddle Race

8 AM – 2 PM — Carvins Cove Natural Reserve — Registration required — Compete in the inaugural paddle race featuring a 2 mile sprint and a 5 mile distance challenge.