Shopping | Dining | Lodging Activities | Real Estate Healthcare … and more! LakerMap.com Use your smartphone or tablet to search for SML business listings on the go. So many ways to love the lake! LAKER MAGAZINE • LAKER WEEKLY Laker Map • Out & About lakerweekly.com smithmountainlake.com SML Newcomer and Visitor Guide facebook.com/LakerMagazine facebook.com/LakerWeekly twitter.com/LakerWeekly For information on advertising your business, contact a sales executive today! 540.721.4675 ext. 409 or 410 [email protected] SMITH MOUNTAIN smithmountainlake.com may/june 2014 Days of Summer Fun! FRIDAY lakerweekly.com Laker Weekly Skippers share memories of their first b News | page 4 FEBRUARY 22, 2013 Check out what’s new in business at the lake | page 8 Dave Moran’s famous campaign gets a boost News | page 3 State of the Overall, SML is healt Living | p Business Name Phone Channel Marker Map ID ACCOMMODATIONS BED & BREAKFAST INNS Bedford Landings 540-488-4600 R20 D10 Sans Souci at Smith Mountain Lake 540-297-8617 W1 F12 The Grove Bed and Breakfast (Rocky Mount) 844-GROVEBB - J4 CAMPGROUNDS Arrowhead Campground, LLC 540-420-7625, 540-420-8462 B1 G11 Spacious waterfront campground open year-round. Sites for tents, campers, RVs and mobile homes. Clean and heated bathhouse, dumping station, dogs on leash allowed. Free boat parking and storage area. Safe environment for children. Reserve your spot today! Blue Ridge Campground 540-721-3866 G5 G8 Camp Karma, LLC (Bedford) 540-297-5762 - - Eagle’s Roost Campground 540-297-7381 R11 F11 Halesford Harbour RV Park 540-798-3211 R28 C8 Mitchell’s Point Campground 540-484-3980 C3 F12 Smith Mountain Lake State Park 540-297-6066 R19 E10 Sweetwater RV Park 540-296-0522 - B10 HOTELS/MOTELS Comfort Inn (Rocky Mount) 540-489-4000 - - Days Inn (Bedford) 540-586-8286 - - Gills Creek Marina & Lodge 540-721-2451 G2 G9 Halesford Harbour Inn 540-297-9000 R28 C8 Enjoy our peaceful waterfront inn with 24 rooms, complimentary boat slips and boat launch. Boat rentals available and private beach, also. 24-hour gas and casual waterfront dining at Jake’s Place – all conveniently located just north of Bridgewater Plaza. halesfordharbour.com Hampton Inn Gretna/SML 540-656-9000 - J13 Holiday Inn Express Rooms & Suites (Rocky Mount) 540-489-5001 - - Lake Inn Motel 540-721-3383 - E7 Westlake Waterfront Inn 540-721-3307 R37 D7 HOUSEBOAT RENTALS Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales 540-721-5363 R28 D7 RESORTS & CONFERENCE CENTERS Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center 800-572-2048 R11 F10 Mariners Landing Hospitality 855-SML-VACA C6 D11 Smith Mountain Lake Resort at Mariners Landing 540-297-4900 C6 D11 W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center 540-721-2759 B40 I7 VACATION RENTAL COMPANIES By the Lake Vacation Rentals 540-425-0555 R28 C8 Captain Bert’s Waterfront Lodging 540-721-5788 G10 G9 CB Sales & Rentals, Inc. 540-297-9500 R28 C8 CedarKeyCabins.com 336-454-3042 R1 E12 Contentment Point 800-548-8539 R28 C8 Coveside Cottages 540-297-3221 R28 C8 Enchanting Lodge & Cabin 703-623-0463 R1 E12 Lake & Land Property Rentals 866-751-6005 R28 C8 Lake Retreat Properties, Inc. 540-297-6002 - C11 With Jeanette M. Childress at its helm, Lake Retreat has steered its way into the lead of real estate companies here at Smith Mountain Lake in beautiful South Central Virginia. Lake Retreat offers more than 30 years of experience in property sales and consistently offers the best of waterfront vacation rental homes! www.lakeretreat.com Lakeshore Rentals & Sales 800-572-6098 - C8 Long & Foster Vacation Rentals 866-395-2038 R28 B8 Find the perfect vacation rental for your SML getaway with the help of Long & Foster Property Management. With more than 50 waterfront properties to choose from, you’re sure to find one to fit all your needs, whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, family retreat or quiet spot for rest and relaxation. Yearly rentals also available. View properties online at sml-vacations.com. Lovestone Vacation Villa 540-296-0510 C5 E11 Parkway Marina 540-297-4412 R8 G11 Premier Vacation Rentals at SML 540-797-0460 - D11 RSI Rentals, Inc. 540-721-9797 - C8 Specializing in beautiful waterfront vacation homes and area long-term rentals, RSI is committed to ensuring your SML experience is always enjoyable! We invite you to make one of our homes yours for a vacation, a reunion, a honeymoon or a weekend. Call us toll-free at 866-721-9797 or visit www.rsirentals.com for more information. Silver Bay View Cottages 434-953-6747 R1 E12 Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge 540-565-0222 R6 G11 Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 540-297-5611 R30 C8 Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals, Inc. 877-773-2452 R29 D7 The Dome Home 540-797-4686 R19 E12 Vista Pointe Property Owners Association 434-927-5724 B1 G11 ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT ALPACA FARMS Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm & Gifts 540-719-0281 - D7 Pacabella Farm Alpacas 540-890-8364 - D3 See also Shopping (Clothing and Accessories category) BEACHES Smith Mountain Lake Community Park 540-483-9293 R17 E10 Smith Mountain Lake State Park 540-297-6066 R20 E10 BOAT CHARTERS Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 540-297-7100 R21 E10 Sightseeing, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Luncheon and Theme Cruises aboard our 63-foot replica sidewheeler. Price ranges from $18-$50 per person. Private Charters also available. Visit Portside Grill and Bar and enjoy a “Cheeseburger in Paradise” with an ice-cold beer or frosty beverage. Portside is open weekends May through September. vadarecruises.com FISHING CHARTERS All for Fun Striper Fishing 800-388-9984 R28 C8 Captain Bert’s Fishing Charters 540-721-5788 - - Captain Wendell Dudley’s Striper Guide Service 540-493-8790 - - Dale Wilson Guide Service 540-297-5650 - - Kenny’s Striper Guide Service 540-493-9541 - - Point Runner’s Sportfishing Adventures 540-836-0145 - - Rockfish Adventures 540-256-2571 - - Rodbender Striper Guide Service 540-246-4375 R36 C7 Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 540-297-5611 R28 C8 Stone Mountain Guide Service 540-297-6898 - - Terry’s Guide Service 540-309-3087 - C7 The Shad Taxi 540-797-2528 - E6 GOLF COURSES - PRIVATE The Water’s Edge Country Club 540-576-3343 BU1 H11 The Waterfront Country Club 540-721-2653 R25 E8 GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club 540-297-7888 C6 D11 The Westlake Golf & Country Club 540-721-4214 R37 D7 HISTORIC / EDUCATIONAL SITES Booker T. Washington National Monument 540-721-2094 - E6 Franklin County History Museum 540-483-1890 - K1 National D-Day Memorial 540-586-3329 - - Smith Mountain Dam Visitor’s Center 540-985-2587 R1 F12 The Crooked Road Music Trail 276-492-2049 - - Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 434-525-1806 - - LIBRARIES Moneta/SML Library 540-425-7004 - A9 Westlake Library 540-483-3098 - E7 MINI GOLF Harbortown Mini-Golf 540-814-1613 R28 C8 Hot Shots Family Fun Center 540-719-1547 - E7 Westlake Safari Miniature Golf 540-721-2234 - E7 MISCELLANEOUS Fun-N-Games Arcade 540-721-5959 R28 C8 Harvester Performance Center (Rocky Mount) 540-483-0907 - - Business Name Phone Channel Marker Map ID Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School 540-719-0009 G2 G9 SML Aviation 540-904-1107 R18 C9 SML Visitor Center 540-721-1203 R28 C8 Stargate Midway 540-352-7130 R28 C8 MOVIE THEATERS Mayberry Drive-In & Diner 540-296-1480 - B9 Westlake Cinema 540-721-6314 - E7 WINERIES / CRAFT BREWERY Brooks Mill Winery 540-721-5215 - H7 Hickory Hill Vineyards, LLC 540-296-1393 - D9 Leo Grande Vineyards and Winery 540-586-4066 - - Peaks of Otter Winery 540-586-3707 - - Ramulose Ridge Vineyards 540-309-6375 - D9 Savoy-Lee Winery 540-297-9275 - - Sunken City Brewing Company 540-420-0476 - E7 High-quality, handcrafted lagers and ales on tap and beer to-go in six-packs and growlers! Welcome to Sunken City Brewing Company, celebrating the spirit of a forgotten area now flooded by Smith Mountain Lake. Call ahead to schedule a tour through the brewery, cannery, taproom and beer garden. Tap room and beer garden open at 11 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday with live entertainment and food vendors on Friday and Saturdays. SunkenCityBeer.com and Facebook/SunkenCityBrewing White Rock Vineyards & Winery 540-890-3359 - - BOAT RENTALS, SALES & MARINAS All Seasons Marine 540-297-7943 - C11 We are a factory-authorized service dealer for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser Sterndrives, OMC Cobra Sterndrives, Johnson Outboards and Evinrude Outboards. Visit our website for details on how All Seasons Marine is committed to serving all your boating, marine and watersport needs. 540-297-7493, allseasonsboats.com Angler’s Choice Family Boating Center 540-297-7070 - C8 Bay Roc Marina 540-890-2194 R87 B4 Bayside Marina & Yacht Club 540-721-3664 R26 E8 Bernard’s Boat Rental 540-721-7800 R11 F10 Blackwater Boat Company 540-819-9746 R28 C8 Blackwater Marina & Grill 540-576-4486 B37 I8 Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals 540-721-1639 R28 C8 Captain’s Quarters 540-721-1175 R28 C8 Conrad Brothers Marine 540-721-5017 - D7 Craddock Creek Marina 540-297-7325 C2 C2 Crazy Horse Marina 540-719-0620 B10 F9 Crystal Shores Marina 540-297-1888 R27 C9 Full-service marina leasing covered and open wet slips (boat sizes 19-50 feet) and dry rack storage with complimentary “in and out” service. Minutes from 122 and Hales Ford Bridge in a private, quiet, safe, deep-water cove. Non-ethanol gas, restrooms, showers, picnic area. Home of Smith Mountain Yacht Club, an authorized Sea Ray and Excursion Pontoon dealer, and Waller’s waterfront bar and grill. crystalshoresmarinaresort.com Gills Creek Marina & Lodge 540-721-2451 G2 G9 Halesford Harbour Marina & Boat Rentals 540-797-6258 R28 C8 Hughes Marine Service 434-836-0052 - - Lake Haven Marina 540-297-7347 C1 F11 Lakeside Marina 434-927-5380 B1 H11 Lumpkin’s Marina 434-927-5150 B1 H11 Magnum Boating at Indian Pointe Marina 540-719-2427 R37 D7 Mitchell’s Point Marina 540-484-3980 C3 F12 Parkway Marina 540-297-4412 R8 G11 Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales 800-488-4516 R28 C8 Pelican Point Yacht Club 540-576-2019 B9 G10 Smith Mountain Boat and Tackle 540-576-2755 - J11 Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge 540-565-0222 R6 G11 Smith Mountain Lake Boat Yard 540-721-5050 R28 C8 Smith Mountain Yacht Club 540-297-4484 R27 C9 SML Boat Rentals, LLC 540-484-3980 C3 F12 State Park Boat Rentals 540-297-3642 R21 E10 Vacation Boat Rentals 540-719-2628 - D7 Virgil Naff Sea-Doo Sales & Rentals 540-297-2879 R21 E10 Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 540-297-7100 R21 E10 WaterWheel Marina 540-721-5668 R28 C8 Webster Marine Center 540-297-5228 R28 C8 Serving Smith Mountain Lake at the same location since 1977. New and used boat sales and service, including Hurricane deck boats, Bennington pontoons, Bryant Boats, Nautiques and Sea-Doo personal watercraft. Located at 1185 Mills Road (off Route 122, north of Hales Ford Bridge). webstermarine.com Westlake Boat Rentals, LLC 540-721-1159 R37 D7 Wet Connection Boat Rentals 540-721-4800 B10 F9 MISCELLANEOUS Seatow Smith Mountain Lake 540-719-5555 - - Smith Mountain Lake Water Taxi 434-546-6104 - E10 DINING ASIAN Chopsticks Chinese & Sushi 540-721-8839 R28 C8 Edo Grill & Sushi 540-297-6888 - A9 Min’s China City 540-721-2646 - E7 Peking Restaurant 540-296-0741 - B8 Teriyaki Grill House 540-346-2110 - E7 BAKERY/DELI/TREATS CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop 540-488-4223 - E7 Diamond Hill General Store 540-297-9309 - B7 Freckles Ice Cream Parlor 540-297-2169 - A9 Hawk’s Country Store & Deli 540-296-0975 - A9 Homestead Creamery 540-721-2045 - G5 Enjoy the finest of ice cream hand dipped into a cone, milkshake or sundae (milk, butter and ice cream made on site) or a delicious homemade sandwich for lunch. We also offer locally- made apple butter, baked goods, barbeque sauce, candies, eggs, produce, beef, pork, jams and salsas, as well as premium made-to-order ice cream cakes. Call ahead to schedule a tour. Sandbox play area and seasonal petting zoo for the kids. Find us on Facebook. Ice Cream Cottage 540-721-1305 R28 C8 Lake Mart & Deli 540-721-5565 - F9 Nobologna Subs & Deli 540-721-1414 - D7 Oar Knot Gifts, Deli & Wine Shop 540-719-0411 R28 C8 O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries 540-728-1555 - E7 Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt 540-524-9191 - E7 BAR & GRILL Hot Shots Family Fun Center 540-719-1547 - E7 Jake’s Place at The Harbour 540-297-4732 R28 C8 King’s Point Pub 540-297-7347 C1 F11 Mango’s Bar & Grill 540-721-1632 R28 C8 Moosie’s Restaurant 540-721-5255 R28 C8 Ole School Sports Pub & Grill 540-721-1635 - G8 Portside Grill & Bar 540-297-7100 R21 E10 Sunken City Tavern 540-721-3028 R11 F10 Upscale pub fare and locally handcrafted ales and lagers is what you’ll find at the new Sunken City Tavern (formerly Bruno’s GastroPub) at The Landing. Located at Bernard’s Landing, the Tavern is accessible by car or boat and offers a fun, relaxed atmosphere with live music on the weekends, special events and unique food and beer pairings – all with a beautiful waterfront view. SunkenCityBeer.com or TheLandingSML.com, 540-721-3028 Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 540-297-7100 R21 E10 Waller’s 540-297-0055 R27 C9 Come by car or boat to Waller’s for delicious fare, a fun and laid-back atmosphere and live music – all on the waterfront at Crystal Shores Marina. Homemade burgers grilled to order, Ahi tuna tacos and wraps made with Boar’s Head brand meats and cheeses are all favorites. Full bar. Menu and live music schedule online at holleratwaller.com. The Westlake Golf & Country Club 540-721-4214 R37 D7 CASUAL/FINE DINING Anchors Family Restaurant 540-296-0888 - C11 Beverly’s Country Kitchen 540-297-8933 - A9 Business Name Phone Channel Marker Map ID Heath’s Waterfront Grill 540-632-0163 C6 E11 Jonathan’s Restaurant 540-719-1212 - D7 Mayberry Drive-In & Diner 540-296-1480 - B9 Michael’s 540-297-0000 - C8 Mitchell’s Restaurant 540-297-4829 C3 F12 Old Oak Café 540-719-3388 - E7 The Blackwater Café 540-721-4333 - F9 The Landing Restaurant 540-721-3028 R11 F10 The Smokehouse Restaurant 540-297-4646 - A9 FAST FOOD BoJangles’ 540-719-2248 - D7 Dairy Queen (Southlake) 540-576-1622 - J11 Dairy Queen (Westlake) 540-721-7541 - E7 Subway (Eastlake) 540-297-8889 - B9 Subway (Westlake) 540-721-7827 - E7 Wendy’s 540-721-5000 - E7 ITALIAN Casa D’Amici Italian Restaurant 540-296-1329 - A9 Downtown Pizzeria 540-297-1269 - A9 Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant 540-721-2422 - E7 La Trattoria Italian Restaurant 540-576-3004 - J9 Lago Pizza 540-297-5353 - E9 New York Pizza 540-721-4880 - E7 Pizza Pub 540-721-1234 R28 C8 Tuscan Tavern 540-297-8900 - C8 MEXICAN Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill 540-719-2884 - E7 El Toreno (Downtown Moneta) 540-296-0800 - A9 El Toreno (LakeWatch Plantation) 540-721-3821 - D7 Mexico Viejo 540-719-1000 B11 F9 SHORT-ORDER GRILL Bay Roc Marina Cafe 540-890-2194 R87 B4 Blackwater Marina & Grill 540-576-4486 B37 I8 Carl’s Place 540-576-2838 - J11 Drift In Deli 540-297-9300 - C8 Duck In Market 540-721-4633 - E7 Lumpkin’s Snack Bar & Grill 434-927-5150 B1 H11 Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club 540-297-8966 C6 D11 Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge 540-565-0222 R6 G11 Whistle Stop 540-576-1390 - J9 White House Corner Store 540-297-6857 - C11 REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate 540-721-8659 - E7 Buyers’ Agency of Smith Mountain Lake 540-493-7253 - C8 Cameron and Angie Jordan, SML Sales, Inc. REALTORS 540-520-0892 - - Cari D. Plyler, Watermark Realty 540-721-5233 - D7 CB Sales & Rentals, Inc. 540-297-9500 R28 C8 Dana Montgomery, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate 540-314-1798 - E7 Debbie Shelton, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate 540-797-3177 - E7 Glenda McDaniel, Long & Foster REALTORS 540-797-2247 R28 C8 Known as “The Lake Specialist,” Glenda McDaniel has been a top-producing lake agent for more than 20 years. Glenda’s dedication to service has awarded her a Masters Hall of Fame Agent Award with Long & Foster. She prides herself in providing clients with knowledge of the area through her many years of experience. TheLakeSpecialist.com Jane Sullivan Horne, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate 540-576-1333 - H11 Jeanette M. Childress, Lake Retreat Properties 540-309-6002 - C11 With Jeanette M. Childress at its helm, Lake Retreat has steered its way into the lead of real estate companies here at Smith Mountain Lake in beautiful Southcentral Virginia. Lake Retreat offers more than 25 years of experience in property sales and consistently the best of waterfront vacation rental homes! LakeRetreat.com John & Pat McGreevey, Long & Foster REALTORS 540-871-0269 R28 C8 Lake & Land Realty 540-721-6005 R28 C8 Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC 800-421-6980 - C11 With Jeanette M. Childress at its helm, Lake Retreat has steered its way into the lead of real estate companies here at Smith Mountain Lake in beautiful Southcentral Virginia. Lake Retreat offers more than 25 years of experience in property sales and consistently the best of waterfront vacation rental homes! LakeRetreat.com Lake Team Realty 540-721-1020 - E7 Long & Foster Realtors 540-297-4111 R28 C8 Lyons Team Realtors 540-297-7777 - A9 Lyons Team Realtors is based in the heart of Downtown Moneta. We offer professional service in all aspects of real estate, including both commercial and residential involving rental, buying, foreclosure properties and auction services. Contact us today! LyonsTeamRealtors.com Mary Lou McDonald, ML Realty 540-537-3073 - A9 Mary Lou has the experience you need. Whether you’re building, renting, buying or selling real estate, she can help. Mary Lou loves assisting people in finding their piece of SML. Call her for a Smith Mountain Lake Stay While You Look at Property. Broker, ML Realty. MaryLouMcDonald.net MKB Realtors 540-719-2300 - E7 Mountain to Lake Realty 540-483-5566 - - Phyllis Johnson, RE/MAX Lakefront Realty, Inc. 540-537-5312 R28 C8 Poe & Cronk Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Jessica Gauldin 540-986-5248 - F9 RE/MAX Lakefront Realty, Inc. 540-721-3555 R28 C8 Sheila Plyler, Watermark Realty 540-537-3867 - D7 Smith Mountain Lake Properties 540-797-0477 - B13 Sonya Dickinson, MKB Realtors 540-353-0123 - E7 Tim Basham, RE/MAX Lakefront Realty, Inc. 540-721-3555 R28 C8 Tricia and Manley Johnson, Wainwright & Co. REALTORS 540-238-9686 - C8 Vicki Millehan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate 540-520-2401 - G9 Take advantage of spacious living in The Cottages at Contentment Island, featuring lavish interior options, open floor plans, high ceilings, and between 2,885 and 3,556 of heated square feet. New construction. Call Vicki Millehan for details (540-520-2401) or visit SMLcottages.com. Wayne & Jo-Ann Van Vechten, Long & Foster REALTORS 540-420-1013 R28 C8 Wayne Burris, RE/MAX Lakefront Realty, Inc. 540-529-0200 R28 C8 Weichert Realtors, Bridges & Co. 540-721-2560 - E7 Wil Childress, Lake Retreat Properties 540-312-7002 - C11 Westlake Village / Moneta Commons 540-312-8807 - E7 SHOPPING ART GALLERIES /SHOPS / PHOTOGRAPHY All Fired Up 540-400-2712 - C8 Artfully Framed at the Lake 540-721-1218 - D7 ArtVisions 540-798-0313 - G4 Jolly Jen Photography 540-521-1378 - G4 SER Art Stained Glass 540-769-9719 - C8 SML Gallery 540-719-0015 - D7 The Little Gallery 540-721-1596 R28 C8 CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Alpaca by Jaca 866-384-7080 - C8 Alpaca by Jaca offers fine alpaca clothing, including sweaters, scarves, socks, hats, jackets/ coats, children’s clothing, as well as stuffed animals and jewelry. Plus, summer fashions: tank tops, cover-ups, dresses, t-shirts and soaps. All items are made from natural fibers, including alpaca, cotton, bamboo and hemp. Soaps contain no chemicals. Located on Rt. 122 in The Forum at Westlake. 866-384-7080 Business Name Phone Channel Marker Map ID Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm & Gifts 540-719-0281 - D7 Bridgewater Sportswear 540-721-1040 R28 C8 Gabriel’s Hales Ford Outlet 540-719-1893 - D7 Goodwill Industries of the Valley 540-719-1503 - D7 J&J Fashions 540-483-9530 - - Kara’s Closet 540-296-1110 - C8 Pacabella and Pineview Farm Alpacas 540-890-8364 - D3 The Lake Outlet 540-719-0650 - E7 GIFT & SOUVENIR SHOPS Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals 540-721-1639 R28 C8 Where land ends…and adventure begins! For more than 25 years, Bridgewater Marina has been Smith Mountain Lake’s main source for name-brand watersports equipment, featuring a full line of skis, tubes, kneeboards, vests and much more. Visit us for all your lake needs. 24/7 Valvtec Marine Fuel. Don’t get lost on the water – get your Bridgewater Marina LOCATE ME mobile app before heading out on the boat this summer! bwmarina.com/app Emerson Creek Pottery 540-297-7524 - - Epic Images 540-537-2572 - B5 Gifts Ahoy 540-721-5303 R28 C8 Just Made Scents 540-719-9571 - E7 Kitty’s Little Book Shoppe 540-297-7740 - C8 Laker Beverage & Tobacco 540-721-1414 - D7 Lakeside Embroidery 540-719-2600 - E7 Mountain Treasures Florist & Gifts 540-721-0092 - D7 Oar Knot Gifts, Deli & Wine Shop 540-719-0411 R28 C8 Smith Mountain Flowers 540-297-6524 - B9 Smith Mountain Lake Gifts 540-719-4438 R28 C8 SML Discovery Shop 540-721-0050 - E7 SML Magic Shop 540-297-1220 - A9 Sunken City Brewing Company 540-420-0476 - E7 The Cottage Gate 540-721-5622 - E7 The General Store 540-721-3009 - E7 The Gilded Lion of Smith Mountain Lake 540-589-7662 - J7 Trades of Hope – Pat Park 540-580-8603 - D7 VitaZen 540-721-9365 - E7 White Advertising 540-297-3278 - C8 GROCERY/CONVENIENCE STORES AJ’s Market 540-296-0678 - - Dollar General - Eastlake 540-297-6143 - B8 Dollar General - Westlake 540-721-5196 - E7 Drift In Inc. 540-297-9300 - C8 Duck In Market 540-721-4633 - E7 Food Lion 540-297-0323 - B8 Glenwood Fast Mart 3 540-297-1800 - B12 Kroger 540-721-3102 - E7 Lake Mart & Deli 540-721-5565 - F9 Lakers Country Store 540-297-7242 - - Lancer Mart 540-297-7682 - - Penhook Mini Market 540-576-2577 - J11 Tim’s Country Store 540-587-3633 - - Whistle Stop Stores 540-576-1390 - J9 White House Corner Store 540-297-6857 - C11 HOME & GARDEN Affordable Home Outlet / A Shade Brighter 540-297-6440 - A9 Antique Mall at Mayberry 540-871-0321 - A9 Automatic Boat Covers 540-576-1177 - J9 Aztec Rental Center 540-721-4070 - E7 Black Horse Manor Antiques 540-721-0181 - E7 Blinds and Beyond By Mortime 540-721-1880 - E7 Capps Home Building Center 540-721-2276 - D7 Clear Pools 540-489-5556 - - Designer Solutions, Inc. 540-719-1266 - D7 Diamond Hill General Store and Garden Center 540-297-9309 - B7 Envisions Distinctive Interiors / ArtVisions 540-719-1500 - G4 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 540-721-2410 - E7 Gonzalez Landscaping 540-484-3368 - G7 Grand Home Furnishings Outlet 540-721-2227 - E7 Interiors By Kris 540-721-8354 - E7 Lake Wicker & Patio 540-719-2198 - D7 Lakescapes Nursery - Southlake 540-576-2781 - J9 Lakescapes Nursery - Westlake 540-719-0028 - E7 Nursery and landscape design/install business in two SML locations. Lakescapes provides unique annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, as well as ponds and pond supplies, fish and aquatic plant material. We’re known around the lake for high style in landscape design, pottery or the nursery’s own beautiful grounds. Southlake: 1150 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall, Westlake: Adjacent to Smith Mountain Building Supply Moneta Farm & Home Center 540-297-5558 - A9 Moore’s at Home 540-297-5434 - A9 P .A.C. Interiors 540-719-0001 - D7 Premier Appraisals 540-312-9958 - - Print-n-Paper 540-719-7277 - E7 Radio Shack 540-721-0017 - E7 Sears Hometown Store 540-296-3222 - A9 Seven Oaks Landscapes / Hardscapes 540-489-3715 - I5 Smith Mountain Building Supply 540-721-3453 - E7 SML Composites 540-576-3318 - - Sunny Belle Landscape and Garden Shop 276-634-8080 - E7 Southern Roots 540-814-0604 - E7 Then and Now Shops 540-721-3005 - D7 Trocadero 540-576-2220 - J9 UPS Store 540-721-1001 - E7 Verizon Wireless Zone 540-266-3082 - E7 Willow Tree Nursery, Inc. 540-576-3031 - J11 JEWELRY STORES Carter’s Fine Jewelers and Gifts (Rocky Mount) 540-483-0779 - - Haywood’s Jewelers - Westlake 540-721-2210 - E7 PAMPERING & BEAUTY Emma Williams Hair Studio 540-719-2217 - D7 Eric & Co. Premiere Salon 540-721-7336 - E7 Hair Designs by Whitney & Brandy 540-297-2762 - A9 Massage Works 540-721-5528 - E7 Modern Nails Spa 540-719-1100 - E7 Rock Star Airbrush Tanning and Plexus Distributor 540-204-3986 - E7 Rocky Lake Asian Wellness 540-397-7877 - E7 Salon 74 540-296-0902 - C8 Salon at Westlake 540-721-3141 - E7 Salon One & Spa 540-719-0025 - E7 SML Massage & Spa 540-300-0398 - E7 Spa La La Blue 540-632-2772 - E7 Tantastic 540-297-8267 - A9 The Barbershop @ Westlake 540-266-7319 - E7 Traveling Therapy 540-492-0855 - - Westlake Massage & Spa 540-721-1192 - E7 Westlake Salon & Spa 540-719-4247 - E7 SPORTS & OUTDOORS Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals 540-721-1639 R28 C8 Smith Mountain Wake Company 540-721-9253 R28 C8 DIRECTORY 2014 lakermap.com | m.lakermap.com CALENDAR 2014 Following are descriptions of the region’s most popular annual events. For additional happenings, log onto roanoke.com/calendar. APRIL OAKLEY BLUE RIDGE BIG BASS CLASSIC April 18-20 | Open fishing tournament attracting hundreds of anglers to SML to compete for $65,000 in prizes. (540) 483-9293, oakleybigbass.com SML BUSINESS EXPO April 25 | Hosted by the SML Regional Chamber, this free annual event showcases the products and services of 120-plus area businesses. Noon-5 p.m. at Downtown Moneta. (540) 721-1203, visitSmithMountainLake.com ROCKIN’ BREWS & BBQ April 26 | A family-friendly event featuring a variety of barbecue vendors, beer tent, live bands and activities for children. Noon-6 p.m. at Downtown Moneta. (540) 721-1203, visitSmithMountainLake.com MAY OPTIMIST CLUB FISHING TOURNAMENT May 2-4 | Anglers compete for the largest fish in six categories with payoffs totalling $15,000. (540) 721-2451, gillscreekmarina.com TAKE PRIDE IN SML SPRING CLEAN-UP May 3 | Volunteers from the community and three area associations gather to spruce up the lake and shoreline in advance of the summer season. (540) 721-1203, visitSmithMountainLake.com SML TRIATHLON May 3 | Organized by Virginia Amateur Sports, this annual event includes a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike race and 5-kilometer run. 9 a.m. at SML State Park. (540) 343-0987, commonwealthgames.org TOM MAYNARD MEMORIAL POKER RUN May 16-17 | An annual fundraiser to support area non-profits, the Poker Run is a game of chance featuring awe-inspiring boats while promoting boating safety. (540) 588-0616, smlba.com FABER MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AND SHOW May 23-25 | Amateur and professional photographers showcase their work at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Free and open to the public. smithmountainartscouncil.com JUNE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION June 21 | An emancipation celebration featuring gospel music, tours, food vendors and more. Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Booker T. Washington National Monument. (540) 721-2094 | nps.gov/bowa SML ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY SPRING SHOW June 21 | Come out and talk to antique and classic boat owners as they display their vessels from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Parrot Cove Boat Rentals. Free. (540) 297-9202, woodenboats.net LAKEFEST June 28 | Lakeside festival at Bernard’s Landing Resort featuring some of Virginia’s most popular craft breweries. (540) 721-3028, thelandingsml.com, sunkencitybeer.com JULY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS July 4 | Food, live music and fireworks at Parkway Marina. If coming by boat, remember this is a no-wake event. (540) 297-4412, smlfireworks.org July 5 | Food, live music and fireworks at Downtown Moneta. (540) 297-7777 downtownmoneta.com PIRATE DAYS July 18-20 | A pirate-themed weekend for the whole family with area stores and restaurants offering specials and sales at various locations around the lake. (540) 721-1203, visitSmithMountainLake.com SEPTEMBER FRANKLIN COUNTY CIVIL WAR DAYS Sept. 5-7 | Numerous events to commemorate the Civil War, including battle reenactments and learning stations for children at LakeWatch Plantation. Free. (540) 721-4106 SML ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW AND FESTIVAL Sept. 13 | Beautifully restored antique boats, classic cars, food and craft vendors, and activities for the kids. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mariners Landing. Free. (540) 352-8653, woodenboats.net SML DRAGON BOAT RACE Sept. 20 | Charity event featuring 20-person teams competing in multiple heats in ornate, canoe-like boats at Parkway Marina. Free to attend festival. smldragonboatrace.com HARVEST FESTIVAL Sept. 20 | Living history event with mid-19th Century farm demonstrations, park tours, music and food vendors at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Free. (540) 721-2094, nps.gov/bowa SML WINE FESTIVAL Sept. 27-28 | Twenty-seven Virginia wineries, live music and more than 85 quality food and craft vendors. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at LakeWatch Plantation. Advance tickets for tasters and non-tasters available online. (540) 721-1203, visitSmithMountainLake.com OCTOBER SML OKTOBERFEST Oct. 4 | German-themed festival and 5K run/walk from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westlake Towne Center. Live music, beer, food and children’s play area. (540) 721-9622, smloktoberfest.com DOWNTOWN MONETA FALL FESTIVAL Oct. 4 | Autumn-oriented fun from 1 to 3 p.m. at Downtown Moneta. (540) 297-7777, downtownmoneta.com SML CHARITY HOME TOUR Oct. 10-12 | Charity event that offers entrance to eight waterfront homes with unique architecture, landscaping and interior design. Come by car or boat. (540) 297-TOUR, smlcharityhometour.com BRIDGEWATER FALL FESTIVAL Oct. 11 | Craft vendors, live music, activities for kids, retail sales and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1203, visitSmithMountainLake.com NOVEMBER SML FALL CHILI & CRAFT FESTIVAL Nov. 1 | Event for the whole family with music, crafts and a competitive chili cook-off. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1203, visitSmithMountainLake.com SANTA AROUND BRIDGEWATER PLAZA Nov. 29 | Santa arrives at Bridgewater Plaza by boat to hear wish lists and pose for photos. Retail open houses, door prizes, an “Elf on the Shelf” treasure hunt and more. Free. (540) 721-1596, bridgewaterplaza.com DECEMBER WESTLAKE TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Dec. 4 | Westlake Towne Center’s annual event features lighting of the development’s Christmas tree, live music, an appearance by Santa, refreshments and a special holiday movie showing at Westlake Cinema. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free. (540) 721-5288, thewillardcompanies.com DOWNTOWN MONETA CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING Dec. 5 | Downtown Moneta hosts a holiday parade, music, caroling, carriage rides, lighting of the development’s Christmas tree and more from 6 to 9 p.m. Free. (540) 297-7777, downtownmoneta.com VIRGINIA DARE FLOTILLA FOR TOYS Dec. 6 | A lighted boat parade that kicks off the holiday season at Smith Mountain Lake while facilitating the collection of toys by Lake Christian Ministries for local children in need. Starts at Virginia Dare Marina at 7 p.m. and cruises up to Bridgewater Plaza and back. (540) 297-7100, vadarecruises.com AN OLD VIRGINIA CHRISTMAS Dec. 6 | Guided lantern tours, volunteers in period costume, music and holiday refreshments at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Free. (540) 721-2094, nps.gov/bowa The 2014 Laker Map Directory helps you easily locate area businesses in a variety of categories. 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Washington Hwy. Adjacent to Smith Mtn Bldg Supply 11509 Old Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 40) Union Hall, VA Handcrafted Lagers, Ales and exclusive small batch beers on tap plus six packs and growlers AVAILABLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS. Sunken City apparel, glasses and accessories also available. Enjoy by Car... 1 3 T H A N N U A L A W A R D S or by Boat! 40 Brewery Drive (next to Westlake Cinema) 540.420.0476 • www.SunkenCityBeer.com Bernard’s Landing Resort at R11 540.721.3028 • www.TheLandingSML.com FREE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE GUIDE Channel Markers Marina Locator Calendar Shopping, Dining & More! LAKER Map lakermap.com Laker Map is produced annually by Laker Media, 272 Westlake Road, Suite 1, Hardy, VA 24101. Laker Media deems it to be accurate to the best of its abilities but makes no guarantees. To add or revise information for the 2015 map, please email [email protected]. To advertise in the Smith Mountain Laker Magazine, Laker Weekly or any Laker Media product, please call 540-721-4675. 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