Roanoke-area events planned for World Autism Day Web Staff March 23, 2018 1 min read “Light It Up Blue” World Autism Day is one week from Monday on April 2nd. Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center is hosting a series of events to educate the public. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Share: Continue Reading Previous: “March for Our Lives” gun reform event planned for Roanoke regionNext: Griffith, Garrett voted against budget bill Trump signed Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025