🌱 'Barks & Rec' + Greenbrier Ave. Fire + Peacemakers Job Fair

Morning, Roanoke! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. Saint Francis Service Dogs is hosting its annual Barks and Rec fundraiser to raise money for training service dogs in Roanoke. The organization is almost to its $60,000 goal but needs the community's help to push it over the finish line. Click the link to register to participate in Barks and Rec and to find more information about how to donate. (WSLS 10)
2. Roanoke Fire-EMS reports that nobody was injured during the Greenbrier Avenue commercial fire. The department estimates the fire damage to be about $8,000 at the location in the 2000 block of Greenbrier Avenue. The cause of the fire was reportedly accidental in nature. (WDBJ)
3. The Peacemakers organization is hosting a job fair on Apr. 16 at 2502 Melrose Avenue NW. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and is meant to curb Roanoke's recent crime increase. The fair hopes to help those with a criminal record find employment, according to the organization's founder Shaw Hunter. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Dance Artist Talks: DRAFTWORKS 2022 At Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roanoke Police Department provides the community with an update on the case of Tashaun Q. Dixon. Click to read the full report. (Facebook)
• Virginia Zoo guests can now see Ansel, the five-year-old lion, on exhibit in the Africa - Okavango Delta. Check out the Zoo's Instagram photo of this handsome lion! (Instagram)
• Choreographer Clint Hromsco and music director Brett Roden will be bringing "Madagascar" to life on the stage at the Virginia Children's Theatre on Apr. 29 and 30! Check out this post to learn more about this powerhouse creative team. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.