🌱 Salvation Army Week + Roanoke Valley Law Enforcement Memorial

Hey, people of Roanoke! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with the Saturday Roanoke Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. The Salvation Army of Roanoke celebrated National Salvation Army Week this week. The organization recognized the community work that its Family Thrift Store provides. Its mascot, "Sally the Shield," was onsite, thanking the community for its generous donations that allow the store to help those in need throughout the year. (WSLS 10)
2. Southwest Virginia Ballet is performing TIES at Elmwood Park today. The performance has been altered to accommodate the outside venue. Tickets can be purchased for the performance that begins at 2:00 p.m. at the following link. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
3. Roanoke Valley remembers its fallen heroes during its annual Roanoke Valley Law Enforcement Memorial Service. The service remembered Officer Bonnie Jones, Officer Michael Chandler, Officer John Painter, Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson, and Officer Caleb Ogilvie. The service also recognized the families of the fallen officers. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• WF Spring Talent Show At The Roanoke School District (7:00 PM)
• As You Like It: Mill Mountain Theatre At The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that Pallas cats have long dense fur that protects them from frostbite? The Mill Mountain Zoo has an exhibit that allows visitors to experience this interesting species first-hand. (Twitter)
• The Roanoker Magazine is currently looking for talented writers for its staff. Submit your resume and writing samples to the editor, Liz Long, at llong@leisuremedia360.com. (Twitter)
• The City of Roanoke's Fire-EMS Department is currently hiring to fill an open full-time Support Administrator position. Click here to learn more about the position. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox Monday with another 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.