🌱 Low-Cost Pet Health Fair + Brothers Osborne In Elmwood Park

Hey, Roanoke! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Roanoke today.

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First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 70 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. Angels of Assisi will be hosting a low-cost Pet Health Fair. The event will enable pet owners to access affordable veterinary care for their animals. The Pet Health Fair will take place on Apr.23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Berglund Center. (Roanoker)
2. One of country music's most famous duos, Brothers Osborne, will be coming to Roanoke's Elmwood Park this summer. The performance is part of the Budweiser Summer Series. Brothers Osborne won its first Grammy for Best Country Duo or Group Performance this past Sunday night. Tickets will start at $49 with sales beginning Apr. 7. (WSLS 10)
3. Lindsey Ward was recently announced as Blue Ridge Women's Center's new Development Director. She will be replacing Terrie Benjamin. Ward will be tasked with supporting the center's mission of providing free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and parenting classes for residents in the Roanoke area. Blue Ridge Women's Center was founded in 1984. (Roanoker)

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Today in Roanoke:

• School Board Work Session At Roanoke County (3:30 PM)
• School Board Meeting At Roanoke School District (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department announced it is starting a new class of 11 future paramedics. The new students will complete hundreds of hours of education and labs before taking the National Registry test in 2023. (Facebook)
• The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is starting a new tiered phase system. Click to learn how the new system will improve the services provided to the mission's guests. (Facebook)
• Roanoke County is hosting seven open house meetings to discuss the Roanoke County 200 Plan. The new plan is a significant update to the Comprehensive Plan. Click for more details about the meetings. (Twitter)

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— 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.