We confirmed the lineup for the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night of the Virginia Moose Association Convention Weekend. We’ve got Blue Connection on Thursday, 7 Mile Ford on Friday, and KJ Gary Scott on Saturday.
The convention itself will take place at the Sheraton (LOOM) and Holiday Inn (WOTM) at Valley View. Visit this website to learn more.
We will have a free shuttle taking convention goers back and forth to Roanoke Moose Lodge 284. Stay tuned for details.
Congratulations to Roanoke Moose Lodge 284 Team 3 (Cory and Shane Wolford, Doug Carter, and Tom Reid) for taking home first place in the 4-person team category, and to Don Williams for placing fifth in the 8-ball singles. Congrats Roanoke Moose Lodge 284 Pool Shooters. Enjoy this short little video of some of the cool shots taken throughout the weekend.
With Valentine’s Day being a Wednesday this year, the men and women of lodge 284 got creative with our Valentines event and decided to host a joint adult dinner / kids party event in the lodge on Friday, February 9th.
Bring your children to the Kids Night Out party taking place in the Grand Event Hall while you enjoy a lovely adult-only Valentine’s Dinner in the social quarters.
In conjunction with the adult-only Valentine’s Dinner, we are hosting a FREE Kids Night Out party on February 9th! We invite you to bring your kids to this event while you enjoy a quiet dinner in the social quarters*. We will have adult staff on site to watch and entertain your children in the Grand Event Hall! Tentative activities planned include Kids Karaoke, a Bouncy House, a Movie and a number of activities and games!
*This is not intended to be a kid-drop-off event; it is offered in conjunction with the Valentine’s Dinner in the social quarters.
We were saddened to hear that our dear friend and moose brother Steve “Mountain Man” Blevins passed away on Thursday, January 18th, 2018. He was usually the first to greet new guests in the lodge and was always ready and willing to help with any event. We will miss our dear “mountain man”.
The crowd streamed in for dinner and the Hoe Down event held in his honor. The kitchen was slammed and we appreciate everyone who helped out with serving, cooking, and handling the seemingly non-stop pile of dishes. It was heartwarming to see such a great turnout for this event, and we know his family really appreciated seeing the love we all have for our “Mountain Man.”
The fundraiser was extremely successful – with $4,000 going to the family – and we thank everyone who donated baskets and gift cards and all the volunteers who helped with the fundraising aspect for the evening, especially Ruth and Heidi, who kept track of the raffle items as they were won and the auction items as they were sold. It’s events like this when you feel really proud to be a Moose.
We received the following notes from Steve’s daughter, nephew, and brother:
I personally want to thank the Roanoke Moose Lodge in having the celebration on Saturday honoring my dad, Steven Blevins. We truly appreciate everything you did for our family. You guys were great friends to dad and he truly loved going to the moose lodge. Words cannot express our appreciation for each and every one of you guys at the moose lodge. Thank you, Brianna Blevins
I want to take a moment here. On January 18th, 2018 my uncle, Steve Blevins, passed away. In his honor, this past Saturday, on the 27th, a celebration and silent auction was held that was a huge success. I want take this time to thank the Roanoke Moose Lodge 284 for all they did. Eli Blevins
On behalf of the Family I just wanted to say thank you for the love and generosity you showed when this was taken and since then; from the wonderful songs to the hugs, tears, stories and laughs we shared as we remembered Steve and how much he means to us all. He will be greatly missed but with a new body in heaven there will be no more hurt. His memories and smile I will carry forever and as I may have lost a brother and you a dear friend we all have gained an angel watching over us. Thank You once again for everything you’ve done for us and for showing Steve so much love. Jason Blevins
Come enjoy the pool this 4th of July weekend!
The pool will be open from 11am to 7pm all four days, and hopefully the weather will cooperate.
For your listening pleasure we will have Blue Connection playing in the Pool Pavilion from 2-4pm on Sunday!
For your gastric delights, we invite you to bring your favorite dish to the 4th of July pot luck lunch cookout from 1pm-3pm.
In addition we will also have volley ball, contests and prizes throughout the weekend!
Open to all members and guests.
Roanoke Moose Family Center 284 