Skatepark advocates hold fundraiser Gene Marrano March 24, 2016 1 minute read A group of local skateboarder pushing for a new venue in Roanoke will raise money for the cause on Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Wildfire burns estimated 150 acres; firefighting efforts far from overNext: New child care website up and running Related Stories Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026 ECPI’s Roanoke Campus to Host Summer Resource Festival on June 20th Emma Thomas June 17, 2026 Romeo & Juliet at Bear Theatre, FloydFest lineup is set, one last classical concert this weekend Gene Marrano June 17, 2026