Mary Bishop

Sep 19, 2024 | encyclopediavirginia.org | Mary Bishop

Roanoke, which was first known as Big Lick for the nutritious salt marshes that drew game to the area, was incorporated as a city in 1884, making it one of Virginia’s younger municipalities. At the turn of the twentieth century, some 30 percent of Roanoke’s population was African American.

Sep 19, 2024 | patch.com | Mary Bishop

Planners of the Roswell Day of Hope have learned that hope can come in many forms for the more than a thousand guests who attend the event each year. For some families it’s the joy of watching their children take part in the games and entertainment in the lively Kid Zone. For those with financial worries, it’s the peace of receiving medical checkups, shoes, and haircuts for the family, all of it free of charge in a festive outdoor setting.

Apr 24, 2024 | patch.com | Mary Bishop

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Retreat Leader Tracy Balzer The Women of Bridge to Grace Covenant Church in Roswell invite local women to join them for a one-day spiritual retreat on Saturday, May 4. The theme is Spiritual Friendship, and the scriptural focus will be on the road to Emmaus as described in Luke 24 . The event will feature spiritual director and author Tracy Balzer.

Dec 3, 2023 | saultstar.com | Mary Bishop

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Oct 9, 2023 | northcountydailystar.com | Mary Bishop

By Mary BishopThe Taste of Oceanside kicked off this past Friday night with its VIP event held at the Oceanside Museum of Art. The museum provided an elegant backdrop for the evening and a great opportunity to explore the artwork while enjoying drinks, mingling with friends, and enjoying appetizers. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and Pacific 333 provided the hand-passed hors d’oeuvres which hardly had a chance to make their way out of the kitchen before being devoured by the guests.