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UP-COMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This calendar of up-coming events and sports activities is provided by: http://www.visitbedford.com/events.cfm AND http://visitroanokeva.com/calendar.asp

Bedford, Smith Mountain Lake & Roanoke Areas

February Area Events

Now to Feb 29 - American Needlepoint Exhibit - Goose Creek Studio is exhibiting work members of the Seven Hill Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild during January and February. A wide variety of needle arts, including cross stitch, crewel, needlepoint and others, is included in the exhibit. The ANG meets monthly to look at members projects and share new ideas. An opening reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2-5pm. The work will be exhibited through the end of February. - Goose Creek Studio, 302 Court Street, Bedford - 540-586-8482 - www.goosecreekstudio.com

Now to Feb 29 - Goose Creek Studio presents Photographer Jeff Goggin - Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm - Goose Creek Studio, 302 Court Street, Bedford - 540-586-8482 - www.goosecreekstudio.com

Now to Mar 17 - Bower Center for the Arts presents Black & White - Gallery Hours Wed-Sat 11:00am to 4:00pm - A judged theme exhibition of 2-D and 3-D art works based on the use of black and white (and shades of gray). - Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-4235 - www.bowercenter.org

Feb 02 – 05, 2012 Kazim Temple Shrine Circus

Location: Roanoke Civic Center
Address: 710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24016
Venue: Roanoke Civic Center

Feb 3 to Feb 24 - Fabulous Fridays in February - 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Explore wine and chocolate with wine-maker Wendy Furrow-Scott of Hickory Hill Vineyards and Chocolatier Stacy Noland of Stacy’s Sweet Spot. This duo will take you on a wine and chocolate adventure that is sure to please. Six artisan wines and chocolates have been paired for this class with Wendy and Stacy leading you through the wine aroma wheel and the chocolate flavor wheel. Reservations required. Call 540-420-7584 or 540-420-7585 - $25.00 per person - www.smlwine.com

Feb 4 to Feb 25 - Winter Whites and Red Hearts Open House - 11:00am to 5:00pm - Join Hickory Hill Vineyards during the month of love at our Winter Whites & Red Hearts Open House. Bring your sweetheart to our unique 1923 farm house tasting room. Discover the interwoven histories of the lake, the rivers, the house and the 20 year old vines. Browse unique gifts displayed among family antiques. Enjoy complimentary tours and tastings of our award winning wines. - Hickory Hill Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta - 540-296-1393 - www.smlwine.com

Feb 9 - Aaron Tippin in Concert - 7:00pm - Salem Civic Center, Salem - Free (4 ticket limit) - 540-375-3004 - www.salemciviccenter.com

Feb11, 2012 Train Lovers' Day

Location: Virginia Museum of Transportation
Address: 303 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Venue: Virginia Museum of Transportation
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Feb 11 - Friends of Library Winter Book Sale - The Friends of the Bedford Public Library will hold their Winter Book Sale on Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of Bedford Central Library. d - 540-586-8911 - www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org

Feb 11 to Feb 14 - Happy Valentine's Day at Peaks of Otter Winery - Noon to 5:00pm - Just Married? Receive a free gift. Sweethearts love our “grandma’s wines". Come sit by the fire with us and taste. Free - Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - 540-586-3707 - www.peaksofotterwinery.com

Feb 11 - Star City Sounds and Smith Mountain Lake Harmeneers at Bower Center for the Arts - 7:30pm - Treat your sweetie, a friend or just yourself… champagne, chocolates and beautiful voices… the perfect evening in honor of Valentine’s Day! - Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-4235 - www.bowercenter.org