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 Roanoke City Council discusses possibility of meal tax increase ending after two years Clark Palmer May 13, 2025 1 min read Meals tax will rise in Roanoke City – but sunsets in two years Gene Marrano May 12, 2025 2 min read UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Southeast Roanoke Shooting Ian Price May 12, 2025