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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Service of Roanoke Valley will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2026, marking a long history of support for local families (further details on the event are pending). WDBJ7
- ➤ Roanoke’s 3rd Street Coffeehouse is holding a benefit concert today at 7 p.m., featuring performances by the Keith Goggin Band, Randolph Thomas, and others to support food security. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and raffle tickets are on sale until today for prizes + a new acoustic guitar. WSLS 10
- ➤ Angels of Assisi is hosting its mega adoption event at the Berglund Center (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Saturday to help families plan long-term pet adoptions for the holidays, stressing that a pet is a lifetime commitment and should not be a last-minute gift. WDBJ7
- ➤ Feeding SWVA will stage a benefit concert soon to collect donations for local neighbors (organizers say additional details on the time and venue will be shared) and aims to boost food distribution in the community (partner charities will assist in delivery). WDBJ7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Local advocate Tammy Guido McGee and partner groups urge drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and take breaks during holiday travel as traffic crashes remain the leading cause of death from Thanksgiving through New Year’s — driving carefully can help prevent fatal incidents. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Roanoke shops are busy with last-minute shoppers supporting local businesses + picking up holiday gifts; several stores are offering extended hours on Christmas Eve to help customers finish their lists. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke officials unveiled a historical marker on Friday honoring education pioneer Lucy Addison (1861-1937), recognizing her trailblazing impact on local schools. Roanoke.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office will offer a firearms safety course for community members starting in 2026. Classes will begin on Jan. 31 at 8:30 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy (5401 B Barns Avenue) and require 10 non-perishable food items from each participant. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Conner Price, CEO of the Jason Price Foundation, donated funds raised from his inaugural poker tournament on Friday to 10 South Oncology in Roanoke to support Carilion Clinic’s new cancer center — he plans further events to honor his father’s memory. WSLS 10
- ➤ YMCA experts urge Roanoke residents to build healthy routines by starting with short, daily workouts + simple meal planning to ease stress and make lasting New Year’s resolutions. Their advice focuses on consistent habits that effectively support both fitness and nutrition goals. WSLS 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ VT’s Helmet Lab released its first ratings for youth hockey helmets Dec. 19, evaluating safety features & proper fit to help local players and their families choose better gear. WDBJ7
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The Santa Cares Experience
1 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Free entry — Enjoy seasonal songs with Santa and capture the holiday magic with Cloud Bobby.
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Buffet Celebration
5-8 p.m. — The Regency Room — $56 adults, $28 children under 12 — Indulge in a festive buffet dinner in a historic setting this holiday season.
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Illuminights Festival
Half-mile of stunning lights — Explore Park — Ticket details upcoming — Experience the magic of over 650,000 lights and festive activities for families.
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Sicard Hollow Live Performance
6:30-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check event site for cost — Experience fearless improv and psychedelic punk-grass rock as Sicard Hollow lights up the holidays.
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Grace Potter Live at The Exchange Music Hall
8 PM – 12 AM — The Exchange Music Hall — Ticket prices TBD — Celebrate the opening of Roanoke's premier venue with an unforgettable New Year's Eve performance by Grace Potter.
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K-Pop Glow Party and Laser Show
6-8 p.m. — Science Museum of Western Virginia — Family-friendly event — Experience an electrifying glow party with a mesmerizing laser light show set to K-Pop music.
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Speakeasy Jazz Nights
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pine Room at Hotel Roanoke — $40 ticket — Experience the charm of a pre-Prohibition jazz club featuring T-FOX & the Fox City Band.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of a circus under the Big Top for the first time in Roanoke!
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