Eight homes will be open for 20th Charity Home Tour

Eight homes around the lake will be open to the public for the 20th anniversary Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour.

Proceeds from the tour, which will be held Oct. 1-2 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., will benefit local charities whose emphasis is placed on delivery of food, clothing and shelter and on the health and safety of the community.

The Platinum Charity Ball, which will honor the 2010 homeowners and sponsors, will be held Sept. 10 at Bernard's Landing. Open to the public, the gala will feature food prepared by Jim Schaal Catering, a cash bar, dancing to the Breeze Brothers, a raffle, and silent and live auctions.

The following lake residents have agreed to showcase their homes:

• Donald and Jennifer Youngren, 141 Atlantic Ave., Moneta
• Bill and Anneliese Piatt, 2379 Capewood Drive, Huddleston
• John and Denise Stroebel, 384 Lakewatch Circle, Moneta
• Joan and Wayne Peppers, 40 Saddleridge Drive, Penhook
• Viona Szabo Jones and Dr. and Mrs. John-Paul Jones, 108 White Oak Circle, Moneta
• Eric and Sallie Potts Noonkester, 105 Lemon Lane, Hardy
• Michael and Laurie Hall, 122 Catamaran Lane, Moneta,
• Jim and Mary Lou Gaffney, 2363 Capewood Drive, Huddleston

Those interested in serving on the SML Charity Home Tour Board of Directors should call Marty Bowers at 297-0965. For more information about the tour or to purchase tickets, call 297-TOUR or e-mail smlcht@moneta-va.com. www.smlcharityhometour.com