Prepareathon 2024
Disasters don’t plan, but you can!
We invite you to join us in taking an active role in protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your community this September. September is National Preparedness Month, and the City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility, Emergency Management, and other public safety partners are hosting Roanoke's 2024 Prepareathon, an initiative with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that encourages local organizations and individuals to be prepared for flooding and other natural disasters that affect our local area. This free, family-friendly event provides participants knowledge about risks of local hazards, opportunities to practice preparedness actions, the confidence to help everyone stay safe during a disaster, and access to FEMA preparedness resources. This event will be both fun and informative, so residents can connect to the resources before a disaster happens. We want everyone in Roanoke to be prepared in case of a disaster.
Here are several fun things coming to Prepareathon this year!
- Meet your local rescue team
- Take pictures with and explore state of the art rescue equipment and vehicles
- Learn about your local hazards
- Build confidence in and connect with local resources
- Enter chance to win preparedness kits and other prizes
- Opportunities for blood donation
- Food and ice cream
- & more!
Residents, business owners, and property managers from the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas are invited to attend and participate. Join us, Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Berglund Center Coliseum!
Website: https://www.roanokeva.gov/prepareathon
Featured Events
BERGLUND SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER
FREE PARKING & ADMISSION
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Friday, Feb 20
2PM-6PM
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Saturday, Feb 21
10AM-6PM
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Sunday, Feb 22
11AM-5PM
Save time with everything for your home and garden under one roof. Save money with show-only discounts. Have fun with activities for the whole family and so much more
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Quad City Storm for a good ole fashioned hockey game. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We’ll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Suit up for Super Hero Night! Sponsored by Wisler with K92.3 FM. Enjoy family-friendly pregame activities in the Bella Vista Room (4th Floor, Special Events Center) before Roanoke hits the ice in specialty jerseys against Quad City. Pregame event begins at 5:00 P.M. and is courtesy of Wisler. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
SOLD OUT
- Cost: $11 + fees
- Session Length: 15 Minutes
- Age Requirements: Children must be at least 2 years old to ride the bumper cars
- Children 2 to 4 years old must ride with an adult (no additional cost)
- Children 5 years and older can ride in their own car as long as they are able to reach and successfully operate the bumper car controls.
- What to Wear: The ice arena is chilly, so make sure to bring warm clothing to help make your time on the ice more enjoyable (gloves, winter hat and coat). We also recommend that you wear closed toe shoes with good traction.
- Click HERE for list of rules
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance to your time slot
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM
TICKET PRICES: $88, $68, $48; VIP $178
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.