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BUZZ Watch Party stars Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries 900 506 Michael Hemphill

BUZZ Watch Party stars Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries

Join us Thursday, March 14, at 6:00 pm at the historic Grandin Theatre for a free “sneak peek” of our newest BUZZ starring Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries.

Organized in 1997, Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries (SAEM) is a gathering of lay people and pastors from Salem, western Roanoke County and local service agencies working together to serve people in need: a summer “feed and read” program for children; student-led food pantries in area schools; and its signature “Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet” which provides free, gently used clothing and household items.

But the all-volunteer organization is in need of some sophisticated marketing to attract more donors and volunteers to its cause. Thankfully, Wheeler Digital is back for its third BUZZ to help. Many thanks also to the Louise R. Lester Foundation for granting us the funds to underwrite our production costs for this episode … our 46th BUZZ!

BUZZ Watch Party stars YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge 900 506 Michael Hemphill

BUZZ Watch Party stars YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge

All are invited to our free “sneak peek” Watch Party on June 26 at the Grandin Theatre for our newest BUZZ featuring the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Our 33rd episode, this BUZZ airs June 28 at 7:00 p.m. on Blue Ridge PBS.

About the episode:

The Y is known as a great place for a workout. From its wellness centers, pools and fitness classes, the nonprofit offers all ages and abilities the means to exercise the body.

But the body is just one side of a triangle that also features “mind” and “spirit.” At the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, that means a focus on monthly luncheons for older adults, multicultural gardening experiences, free water safety classes for schoolchildren, and fun after school activities for kids seeking a safe space from gang and gun violence.

Helping fund these programs is the annual Keith Willis Society Reception, which gets a boost from BUZZ’ own video marketing.

Funding for this episode comes from Freedom First.