Current individuals, business and corporate sponsors of Neighbors in South Roanoke. Donate Now! Donate! Become a Sponsor We appreciate and recognize the generosity of the individuals, families, and businesses who have donated in the previous 12 months to support Neighbors in South Roanoke. Thank you! Our Webpage Sponsor $1,000 and over Our Webpage Sponsor $1,000 and over And the City of Roanoke and Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates. Barbara Andes Franny and Peter Apel Collette Bailey Laura Benjamin Kathleen Berding Ellen Brown Louise Forsyth Cecelia Graham Catherine Koebel Stromberg Leonard Lindstrom Erik McNair Laura Pollan Gordon & Anne Marie Poore Stewart Putney Robecca Ross Bonnie Rourke Susan Thompson Elisabeth Welsh Mary Eve Zangari

Annual neighborhood-wide yard sale held on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. An event held in coordination with Town & Country Garden Club's Annual Yard Sale and Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Annual Plant Sale. SoRo's Annual Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale May 8, 2027 Mother's Day Saturday 8am - 2pm Add your block now for 2027! Participate Yard Sale Activity List 2027 Blocks with Sales We look forward to listing yours! An Official 2026 Neighborhood Month Event ENTER for a chance to win a $50 gift. MORE about Neighborhood Month. In coordination with Town & Country Garden Club Annual Yard Sale & Mother's Day Plant Sale 3253 Avenha m Ave. Another same-day event: Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Annual Spring Plant Sale 3640 Colonial Ave. Neighbors, dust off those pre-loved treasures and find them new homes. What better way to Spring clean, declutter and make room for summer fun than a neighborhood yard sale? Sell conveniently from your own yard or driveway. Shoppers, we'll help you find all the yard sale activity! We'll update this page with a list of the SoRo blocks with participating residents. As an alternative to having your own yard sale, donate gently used items to the Town & Country Garden Club sale. All proceeds benefit local Veterans and community-based projects. Contact MaryAnne Mather, Garden Club Yard Sale Volunteer, before May 1 at maryanne.mather@gmail.com . (TCGC cannot accept clothing but welcomes jewelry and accessories.) Please consider donating a portion of your yard sale proceeds to support Neighbors in South Roanoke .

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All SoRo residents are invited and encouraged, at no cost, to register as members, attend regular meetings, engage with fellow residents, and stay informed on what’s going on in our neighborhood. Learn more about SoRoNeighbors today! All South Roanoke residents are invited and encouraged to register as members. Receive neighborhood news and announcements for meetings, special events, and other opportunities to engage with fellow residents. While there is no fee to register as a member, there are real costs associated with a well-run neighborhood volunteer group like ours. Become a supporter by donating today to Neighbors in South Roanoke, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Learn more. IMPORTANT: All issues related to alleys, solid waste/recycling and leaf collection, street/traffic concerns, parks, code enforcement, animals, vehicle complaints, and more should be reported directly to the city. "The City of Roanoke is committed to providing excellent customer service by promptly answering citizen's calls for information, administering the iRoanoke tracking system (mobile app coming soon) for resolution of citizen complaints, assisting with their requests for service, and providing assistance for resolution to citizen's concerns. Additional links available on our Resources page. Please use Roanoke City Service Request to report issues . Please copy info@SoRoNeighbors.org on any email correspondence so that we can track recurring resident issues. Alternatively, you may call the Roanoke City Customer Service number (540) 853-2000. Contact Neighbors in South Roanoke First Name Last Name Email Subject Message Submit Thank you for your message! A member of the Board will be in contact soon. E-Mail: Info@SoRoNeighbors.org Snail Mail: PO Box 18122 Roanoke, VA 24014 Subscribe to our email list. Submit Thanks for subscribing!

Meetings Join Us: May 2026 Meeting Join us on Tuesday, May 19 at 7pm From home additions to fences to patios to block parties, we’ll learn how to navigate the city’s permitting process and requirements. May 15 March 2026 Meeting Recap Thank you to all who joined us at our March 17 "Spring Cleaning" themed meeting when we learned about everything from trash and waste collection to recycling to litter cleanup and more! Mar 30 Join Us: March 2026 Meeting 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. Mar 12 Special February Meeting: Council Initiatives Presentation Join us for a Special February 24th Meeting for a Council Initiatives Presentation by the City of Roanoke's Planning, Building, and Development Department. Feb 5 January 2026 Meeting Recap 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 Jan 29 Join Us: January 2026 Meeting Join us on Tuesday, January 20 at 7pm for our first Neighbors in South Roanoke regular meeting of 2026. Jan 14 1 2 3

Join Neighbors in South Roanoke! Learn more about participating in and supporting our gatherings and celebrations, community building efforts and improvement programs, and neighborhood activities. Register Become a Member Membership is Open to All SoRo residents Simply complete your registration > Become a Supporter Every donation is important & appreciated! Lean more > Meeting Attendance is OPEN to ALL All South Roanoke residents are invited and encouraged, at no cost, to register as members, attend regular meetings, engage with fellow residents, and stay informed on what’s going on in our neighborhood. Complete your MEMBER REGISTRATION here. Beyond Membership: Donations make it all happen. Please consider a donation as an individual, family, or business to support our efforts. While there are no fees to register your membership, there are costs associated with a well-run neighborhood volunteer group like ours. Help cover our costs and expand events and activities we can plan and enjoy together as a community. No donation is too small. And we look forward to recognizing you as one of our donors! Leadership Positions Have a say! Join us in a leadership position and make a difference to your community while meeting great neighbors in a supportive, inclusive environment. Charity and Volunteer Opportunities Are you looking for the opportunity to give back? Our members will plan, participate in, and help organize outreach events, community service activities, and volunteer opportunities both in and around South Roanoke. Bring your energy and ideas. Plawking, planting, plirding anyone? Neighborhood Events Fun, ticketed Neighbors in South Roanoke events including: • Neighborhood Cottage Class Nights • Neighborhood Meet and Greets • Neighborhood Celebrations and Special Events Learning Opportunities Neighbor Spotlight chat events on a variety of topics. Your neighbors are a resource for all kinds of great information, so get to know them and learn a thing or two about a thing or two. Interested in being “Spotlighted” and preparing a talk? Let us know! Want to Look Awesome? How about a rad NiSR T-Shirt ? $20 ea. The perfect wardrobe addition for every SoRo resident! Order here ! Donate now!

Submit your thoughts as a SoRo neighbor. SoRo Solutions: Celebrations & Clearings In an effort to improve our meetings as well as document the input of neighbors during and outside of meetings, NiSR invites you to send us your thoughts, whether it's a celebration or a clearing. A celebration: Exciting news from your family; a shout out for a job well done, a kind gesture, or a milestone reached; a chance to share good news! A clearing: A safety or security concern; an item you've reported to the appropriate city auth orities you want to make NiSR aware of; a chance to keep neighbors informed; a good ol' fashioned complaint. Anonym o us submissions will not be rev iewed or maintaine d. Do not submit any item related to crime or criminal activity. Please contact the Roanoke City Police Department directly. In cases of emergencies, call 911. In NON-emergencies, call (540) 853-2411. Online Submission Form Printable Submission Form Celebrations & Clearings Submitted to NiSR solutionssubmissions A Clearing Submitted on November 19, 2024 Pedestrian and bicycle crossings between SORO and Rivers Edge/VTC. This morning I was almost hit by a car speeding along Wiley Dr while I was crossing it the way to the Riverside cluster This is not an isolated incident as it has also happened crossing McClanahan and Evans Mill and Reserve Ave. With Carilion adding more staff and more parking spaces while at the same time re-routing traffic off Jefferson ST, traffic along these feeder roads has become increasingly speedier and aggressive. Carilion certainly has a responsibility for helping ameliorate this problem, but we also know that the City pays attention to its formal neighborhood organizations. I would like to request that NiSR make a formal organizational request to the City (and to Carilion) that the situation has become very dangerous and steps be taken to ameliorate the danger. These could be lowered speed limits, speed reducing measures (e.g speed shoulders), better and more visible crosswalks- with lighted pedestrian signals - and more traffic enforcement. It is only a matter of time before a predictable tragedy occurs along this corridor. A Clearing Submitted on August 25, 2024 I submitted a request to the city to address the lack of visibility at the corner of Avenham & Wildwood including a stop sign and crosswalk markings as this is a school bus stop on both N/S bound). A Clearing Submitted on May 21, 2024 Be extremely cautious at the new four-way stop intersections on Avenham Ave. at 26th and 27 Streets. Many motorists are not yet accustomed to the new traffic pattern and running the stops on Avenham. A Celebration Submitted on March 12, 2024 I am so glad that spring is here, and we can once again have "PLAWKING" events (walking/socializing with neighbors, making new connections, picking up trash to beautify our area, and then post-PLAWK socializing at Fork! First one is 3/14/23 at 5:30 - meet at Fork. Supplies are provided. View More

July 4th Block Party, Parade & Picnic. Kick off your Independence Day with a SoRo family tradition at the Green at Fire Station #8. 4th of July Block Party, Parade & Picnic New Time: 9am - 11am 2300 Block of Richelieu Ave. SW The Green at Fire Station #8 Kick off Independence Day with a SoRo tradition. Stroll, bike, scooter, or drive on down to Fire Station #8. We'll have decorating supplies on hand to help you get ready to parade. See you on July 4th, 2026! 2026 Photo Gallery 2025 Photo Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery Printable Event PDF 2026 Volunteer Form

Links to resources of interest to Neighbors in South Roanoke. Helpful Resources for SoRo Residents Use & Reference Please drop us a comment with information for additional public resources you think neighbors will appreciate. All issues related to alleys, solid waste/recycling and leaf collection, street/traffic concerns, parks, code enforcement, animals, vehicle complaints, and more should be reported directly to the city. "The City of Roanoke is committed to providing excellent customer service by promptly answering citizen's calls for information, administering the iRoanoke tracking system (mobile app coming soon) for resolution of citizen complaints, assisting with their requests for service, and providing assistance for resolution to citizen's concerns. Please copy info@SoRoNeighbors.org on any email correspondence so that we can track recurring resident issues. Alternatively, you may call the Roanoke City Customer Service number (540) 853-2000. In cases of emergencies, call 911. To report NON-emergencies, call (540) 853-2411 . IMPORTANT: Please use Roanoke City Service Request to report issues. City of Roanoke City Calendar Waste Management Parks & Recreation Voter Information Neighborhood Services Police Dept. Crime Map City Contact Form Roanoke City Public Schools Crystal Spring Elementary James Madison Middle Patrick Henry High Transportation Valley Metro Star Trolley SmartWay Bus Roanoke-Blacksburg Reg. Airport Crystal Spring Post Office

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Neighbors in South Roanoke tree planting events are a collaboration of Neighbors in South Roanoke (“SoRo Neighbors”), Trees Roanoke, Roanoke Tree Stewards volunteers, and the Urban Forestry Division of the City of Roanoke. With input from Urban Forestry, appropriate trees will be selected for approved sites requested by residents. 10-15 trees planted in one day will be our goal for each planting event. SoRo Neighbors will coordinate as many dates as possible to accommodate requests. Tree Planting Events Help us identify where to plant next! Request Up to 2 Tree Sites! In coordination with Trees Roanoke Roanoke Tree Stewards and City of Roanoke Urban Forestry Division See pictures from our inaugural event held on Saturday, Sept 28, 2024 Neighbors in South Roanoke tree planting events are a collaboration of Neighbors in South Roanoke (“SoRo Neighbors”), Trees Roanoke , Roanoke Tree Stewards , and the Urban Forestry Division of the City of Roanoke . With input from Urban Forestry, appropriate trees will be selected for approved sites requested by residents . 10-15 trees planted in one day will be our goal for each planting event. SoRo Neighbors will coordinate as many dates as possible to accommodate requests. Cost: As a nonprofit organization, Trees Roanoke can purchase wholesale plant material, which helps lower costs. Prices for trees vary based on size and type, but the estimated cost is $100/tree for a tree large enough to have good survivability yet small enough to be handled by volunteers. Anyone who has purchased a tree can attest that this is a great price. While there is no charge to those who receive a tree during a tree planting event, residents are strongly encouraged to make tax deductible donations to Trees Roanoke to help defray the cost of growing our city’s tree canopy. Tree Stewards are city volunteers and operate under Roanoke City Parks and Recreation. Almost all of Trees Roanoke’s plantings are done on city property, either in parks or in streetside grass strips, aka tree lawns. City equipment and tools are used to transport materials, dig the holes, and water the trees on planting day. A selection of hand tools is provided for the planting event, but residents are also welcome to bring their own tools. Building Community: Building community, meeting our neighbors, enjoying the outdoors together are wonderful side effects of tree planting events. SoRo residents are encouraged to volunteer and participate. There will be planting tasks as well as non-planting opportunities to help! Tree Site Request Form

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