Join us on Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm for a dive into Neighborhood "Spring Cleaning." And mark your calendar - whether selling or shopping - for SoRo's 2026 Annual Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale on May 9th.

Join us for a Special February 24th Meeting for a Council Initiatives Presentation by the City of Roanoke's Planning, Building, and Development Department.

OUR GUEST SPEAKER Kori Wallace, Director of Marketing and Events at Art Project Roanoke and SoRo resident, spoke about the organization’s mission to foster creativity and community in Roanoke through workshops, classes, and free community art events. Art Project Roanoke supports local artists and creative expression at their downtown space located at 101 Campbell St. in Downtown Roanoke. " Form a SoRo Krewe !" An Invitation to SoRo Neighbors: Wallace invites and encourages

Join us on Tuesday, January 20 at 7pm for our first Neighbors in South Roanoke regular meeting of 2026. 

Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7:00PM SpringHill Suites 301 Reserve Ave. SW Join us on Tuesday, November 18 for our next Neighbors in South Roanoke regular meeting.  We're pleased to be joined by our guest speaker Steve Stinson , commercial artist, author, and founder of 3Balloons .  3Balloons, located in South Roanoke at 536 McClanahan St, celebrated its grand opening this month. 3Balloons is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing meaningful employment for adults with intellectual di

Our Summer meeting hiatus is over, and Fall is in the air. Join us at SpringHill Suites on Tuesday, Sept 16 at 7:00. Neighbors, you're encouraged so share what's on your mind using our SoRo Solutions tool. This tool has been effective in managing our meetings and documenting your comments, concerns, and input. We look forward to hearing from you whether it's celebrations or clearings. A celebration: Exciting news from your family; a shout out for a job well done, a kind ges

Join us on Tuesday, May 20 for our regular meeting. Our guest presenters are Dwayne Darden, Division Manager, and Rob Issem, Vision Zero and Complete Streets.

Sharing resources and information from the September 17 meeting of Neighbors in South Roanoke. Thank you to all who attended.

Our guest presenter is Nicholas Ocampo, Roanoke City's new Director of Elections and General Registrar.

Thank you to all who attended our May 21st meeting. After welcoming everyone to our new meeting space at SpringHill Suites , presiding officer Vice President Katherine Blair introduced our guest speaker, Christina Nifong, Communications Manager for Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) .   Ms. Nifong took attendees through the history and mission of LEAP which seeks to “create an equitable food and farming system which prioritizes health and abundance by supporting c

March Meeting recap; upcoming events; Avenham Ave. safety measures.

Join us Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00pm at South Roanoke Methodist Church Community Room. 

Post-meeting Update: Vice President Katherine Blair introduced Dr. Frank Dane whose research encompasses the positive effects of mindfulness on small group dynamics and models of medical outcomes. He explained the process of mindfulness and the importance of integrating it into our everyday lives. It involves focusing your awareness on the present moment. Mindfulness means paying attention to your sensations, feelings, thoughts, and environment in the here-and-now with an a

Guest speaker Roanoke City Urban Forestry Program Supervisor Samantha Matson presentation will be followed by a brief business meeting.

Speakers, Events & LOTS Going On! Another quarterly meeting is in the books. Thank you for showing up, SoRo, for September's Neighbors in South Roanoke quarterly meeting - especially to our several first-time attendees . Guest speaker, Stefanie Hall, House Program Director of Ronald McDonald House drew attendees' attention to the impact and importance of Ronald McDonald Houses by sharing her own childhood experience at a Ronald McDonald House. Without question, South Roan

NiSR June 13 Meeting Recap: Updates, Events & Act Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday's Neighbors in South Roanoke June 13 meeting.