🌱 Turning Point Staffing Issues + Open Studios Tour Of Roanoke

Hey, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in Roanoke.

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First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 70 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. May 14 will be the 8th Annual Artisan Saturday event hosted by Roanoke County's Explore Park. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. with free admission. Participants will be able to enjoy artisan demonstrations, live music, and unique experiences. The event is meant to celebrate the artistic creativity in Roanoke. (The Roanoke Star)
2. The Salvation Army of Roanoke's domestic violence shelter is asking for the community's help in finding employees. Turning Point, the organization's shelter, is facing a staffing shortage. The shelter is making the schedule work because what it does is necessary for the community but the staffing problem will need to be addressed eventually. Click the link for more information about the open positions. (WSLS 10)
3. The Open Studios Tour of Roanoke returns to the city once again. This popular tradition allows the community to experience the region's creative spaces through a self-guided driving tour. The tour will feature more than 20 different artists across five different locations scattered throughout the city. The free event will be on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Vinton Dogwood Festival's Adoption Event At The Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Furry friends are helping Roanoke College students relax while they prep for finals. Click for the touching photos. (Instagram)
• The Roanoke Valley SPCA reports that Tommy is an absolute sweetheart. Click to see if Tommy would be a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• Roanoke City Public Schools recognizes 4th-grade teacher Kristi Martin for winning Teacher of the Year. Congratulations! (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.