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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Covington has raised only $25,000 toward its $55,000 Red Kettle goal, putting vital local programs at risk. Officials say donations by Christmas Eve may help keep services like shelter and meals running. WDBJ7
- ➤ On Saturday night, 3rd Street Coffeehouse hosted a benefit concert where local musicians performed to support Feeding Southwest Virginia and raffle tickets were sold for prizes (event held at 305 Mountain Avenue SW downtown). WSLS 10
- ➤ Angels of Assisi hosted its 7th annual mega adoption event at Berglund Center, bringing together 11 adoption centers to help animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and ponies) find new homes before the holidays. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Roanoke City Sheriff's Office accepted a $10,000 donation from Bluestone Coal — Justice at 340 Campbell Ave to expand holiday outreach for homeless families. WDBJ7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA forecasts that over 3.4 million Virginians will travel 50 or more miles from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1, and Roanoke drivers should plan for heavier midday traffic while expecting lighter roads on Christmas and New Year's Day. WSLS 10
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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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Winter Majesty: A Cozy Paint & Sip Night
6-8 p.m. — Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant — Check ticket price — Dive into a cozy painting session with splashes of winter colors.
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