From Explore Park to greenways and the Appalachian Trail, Em Poertner, Alex North and Kaelyn Spickler share stories from their exploration around Roanoke County. Join the fun as Em officially takes over as host for season two and helps you plan your next out of the office adventure.

Join Marketing Manager, Caitlin Gills, and Community Engagement Librarian, Allyson Frick, and Em Portner, Roanoke County's Public Information Office Specialist to learn about all about the RoCo Words on Wheels Bookmobile, upcoming events, and highlights on the Summer Reading Program. Find out more on the library's website, rocolibrary.org.…

Join Marketing Manager, Caitlin Gills, and Senior Branch Librarian, Bayleigh Vidovich, to learn about all of the fun opportunities at your library this Summer. Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program to earn your limited edition badges! Find out more on the library's https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/1970/Library/.…

Looking for ideas for your summer bucket list? Look no further than this episode of Out of the Office. Our Parks, Recreation, and Tourism staff have you, your friends, and your family covered for all kinds of fun!

The countdown to Summer Reading Program is officially on, and we are so excited! This episode has some hints on this year's program and all the fun happening between now and the start of summer!

This month is National Pickleball Month, and we bring in USA Pickleball Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Nick Perez, to chat about all things pickleball including the potential for seeing the sport in the Olympics one day. Alex North joins the discussion and continues the fun with providing updates from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.…

The Roanoke County Public Libraries has a lot in store in the upcoming months to create some "out of the office" fun! Listen to this month's episode and mark your calendars with this lineup of events!

This episode marks the second year of our podcast, exploring opportunities to get out of the office! It is most fitting to take a more in-depth look at what Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism has in store during the upcoming months!

In the second episode of Out of the Office and at the Libraries, Caitlin debriefs the exciting spring fun happening across RCPL. Key events include for the Solar Eclipse and Adult-ish events, two events Kaelyn is particularly excited for!

This month's episode is jam-packed with Out of the Office inspiration! Karli Foster, Economic Development Specialist, and Kaelyn chat with Treehouse Tavern owners, Lee and Scott, and then Kaelyn learns more about new and classic Brambleton Center offerings from programmers, Anna and Emily.

Out of the Office brings you Out of the Office and at the Libraries, an additional spinoff with Roanoke County Public Libraries Marketing Manager, Caitlin Gills. Caitlin and Kaelyn discuss everything from upcoming events and programs to the books we are reading! Join us out of the office and at the libraries!…

This month we are joined by the Board of Supervisors Chairman and Vice Chairman, Mr. Phil North and Ms. Martha Hooker, to discuss the growth, fun and developments in Roanoke County. Then, Alex North and Devon Burnette with Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, continue the conversation to discuss upcoming events, in particular the annual Va…

We are bringing you lots of out of the office inspiration thanks to our guests, Caitlin Gills and Alex North. Many memories can be made this holiday season thanks to Roanoke County Public Libraries and Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism!

It's merry and bright while out of the office this month! Roanoke County Economic Development staff talk about shopping local while also providing a recap of the year. Then, details of this year's tree lighting are discussed with Roanoke County Public Libraries and Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. We also get information on upcoming events including…

October marks Fire Prevention Month and Crime Prevention Month, so we sit down with Fire and Rescue Chief Griffith and Police Officer Benton to discuss safety tips and more. Safety and fun go hand in hand, so we also get an update on Parks, Recreation and Tourism fun!

Fall in Roanoke means GO Fest and finding the best #fallfoliage location! This month we merged with If You Noke You Know's Carol Corbin to chat with the brains of GO Fest. Then, Best of Roanoke's Genya Kalinina adds to the conversation. Plus, more fun at Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.…

Even with school back in session, there are plenty of opportunities for fun in the Region including the Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival and Vendor Show and the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection's Adventure Dog Program. Learn more about these opportunities and the fun happening at Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to soak up e…

Are you beginning the college search or know someone who is? Looking to further your education? Want to know more about local colleges or the first day of class? We have you covered on this month's episode as we sit down with a few of the many regional leaders in higher education including Virginia Western Community College's President Robert Sande…

Business is booming in Vinton, and the Town's Chasity Barbour and Marshall Stanley talk past, present, and future happenings in Vinton, including Fourth of July! Creative Occasions Events, Flowers, and Gifts complements the conversation to bring the perspective of Vinton small business owner, Mark Frye. USA Cycling was in town this month, and we ch…

This month, Kaelyn sits down with The Roanoker's Liz Long to discuss the magazine's annual "Best of" awards as well as important topics in our community. In celebration of Business Appreciation Month and Pure Barre winning "Best of" awards, owner Kara Hartman and instructor Lauren Bingler are our second set of guests. Finally, it wouldn't be an epi…

The athletic fields are booked up which means spring sports are here! Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism's Jay Glenn discusses youth sports and local athletic events. Then, we sit down with Play It Again Sports manager to continue the conversation on the sporty fun! Roanoke County PRT's Alex North is back to let us know what to keep our …

Spring has sprung in the Roanoke region! Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge's Kathryn Lucas and Jennifer Hayward chat with Kaelyn about festivals, sporting events, concerts, spring break getaways, and more. Then Alex North dives a little deeper on the fun for all at Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism facilities.…

Roanoke County has a podcast! Welcome to Out of the Office where we aim to provide inspiration for your next out of the office adventure by exploring the events, personalities, and opportunities across Roanoke County and the greater Roanoke Valley.