Gene Marrano
A “Pilgrimage for Racial Justice” that stretches from Alexandria to Abingdon makes a stop in Roanoke tomorrow. The focus is partially on the 400th Anniversary of the Jamestown settlement – in a different light. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Robin Ferguson (L) with daughter/employee Julia Mooney
There are probably more people who knit, crochet or stitch with colorful yarns in the valley then you might think – so says a woman who has now opened the Knittin’ Coop in Salem catering to that crowd. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has this small business story:
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University At the Movies – with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “The Farewell”:
Roanoke’s new “Task force to reduce gun violence” and comments this week from Commonwealth’s Attorney Don Caldwell both focus in some ways on changing a culture. In northwest Roanoke it also starts with healing the community. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with more on a free event tomorrow night:
Peace, diversity and unity is how organizers bill it but Saturday’s 12th annual Festival of India at Elmwood Park is also about food, music and more. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with one of the organizers:
Lisa Spencer – Local Colors (submitted photo)
Its another way to promote understanding and awareness – different than her two-plus decades in “human services” – and the new executive director for Local Colors says she’s ready, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
No Deschutes Streetpub this summer? No worries – those who enjoyed that experience the past two years may want to check out the Deschutes Kirkfest Street Party coming September 22nd. The first word on the event from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: