New online Roanoke events calendar hopes to simplify things Gene Marrano May 29, 2017 1 min read There are on-line and published calendars of goings-on in the Roanoke Valley but a new website is taking a slightly different approach as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Racist flyers posted on poles, cars near nation’s capitalNext: On this Memorial Day, National D-Day Memorial to unveil monument to Gold Star families Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025