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City, Star City Strong Recovery and Resiliency Advisory Panel Seek Citizen Input
The City of Roanoke and the Star City Strong Recovery and Resiliency Advisory Panel are seeking input from residents about the City's recovery efforts and use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The panel will make recommendations to the City Council regarding the expenditure of $64.5 million in funds. To give your input, click here to take a brief survey. The deadline to respond is Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
City Offers Vaccine Opportunities at Library Branches
Don’t forget about the free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine opportunities between now and Sept. 8 at selected Roanoke Public Library branches. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can reserve your dose by making an appointment at (540) 613-6597 or go online here. Dates, times, and locations are as follows:
- Friday, Aug. 13, 2-4 p.m., Williamson Road Branch Library
- Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Library
- Wednesday, Aug. 18, 3-5 p.m., Belmont Branch Library
- Friday, Sept. 3, 2-4 p.m., Williamson Road Branch Library
- Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Library
- Wednesday, Sept. 8, 3-5 p.m., Belmont Branch Library
Questions about these events should be directed to the Virginia Department of Health at (540) 613-6597
‘No Need to Speed’ Pedestrian Safety Campaign Continues
Have you been following this summer's "No Need to Speed" campaign? Every week the campaign, which runs from June 21 to Aug. 15, focuses on a different quadrant in the City to spread awareness about the dangers of speeding. Watch for posts on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with messages and activities!