Latest from Laker Weekly

• Column: Lake tails - The hair of the dog and what to do about it
• Lake Writers reward students; creativity - Franklin County freshman Megan Ward took home the top prize for her short story.
• Young songwriters show talent in SMAC contest - Variety of musical genres represented in group’s first songwriting competition.
• Column: Just add water - In full swing, just not on the course
• Camaraderie on the cleanup crew - Some clubs and organizations find more fun in numbers when volunteering for Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake.
• Column: Shorelines - Drill sergeant; promises fun along with intense training
• Column: Just add water - A little incentive goes a long way with Bud
• Column: Shorelines - Girl Scouts, past and present, invited to celebrate
• Special delivery - New church in post office building spreads its message via 'worship experience' instead of a traditional worship service.
• Column: Shorelines - Hit the street and move your feet

Latest from Smith Mountain Laker Magazine

• Trash to treasure - Every day, Americans throw away enough glass to fill the Empire State Building twice. Here's how one company is turning that trash into treasure.
• "Dawg Daze" - Boat's name a nod to more than owners' affection for canines
• Lake & Garden: Transcending time - Stylish sundials bring together science and art in the garden
• Wet and wonderful - What every lake homeowner needs to know to help keep Smith Mountain Lake clean and healthy
• Lake & Garden: A wealth of books for garden dreaming - Columnist Catriona Tudor Erler's recommendations
• Spirits: Knock off the chill - Lake-area establishments offer drinks to warm you from the inside out
• 2012 SML Wedding Guide - Profiles on three couples who chose SML as their dream wedding destination, plus our annual vendor guide
• 2011 Gift guide -
• 10 Most memorable Lake & Garden features -
• Behind the scenes of "Lake Effects" - Producers share their favorite stories from the making of the film