Join host Em Poertner and her guests as they explore hiking, events and all types of outdoor adventures around Roanoke County and the greater Roanoke Valley.
Out of the Office
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5.0(25 reviews)
40 episodes
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Join host Em Poertner and her guests as they explore hiking, events and all types of outdoor adventures around Roanoke County and the greater Roanoke Valley.
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Publishing Since
3/29/2023
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
90’s Summer / Bingo Card Updates - Beyond the Shelves Crossover | S3 E6
<p>Looking to embrace those 90’s Summer vibes? Em Poertner and Caitlin Gills check in on their Roanoke County Bingo cards. Focusing on free events and everything you get with your library card, there’s a lot of ways to get out in Roanoke Countyfor a screen free summer.</p><p> </p><p>LIBRARY BINGO CARD</p><p><a href="https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33182/Podcast-BINGO-Card?bidId=">https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33182/Podcast-BINGO-Card?bidId=</a></p><p>ROANOKE COUNTY BINGO CARD</p><p><a href="https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/6016">https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/6016</a></p><p> </p><p>Check out the Hollins Library Construction Project: <a href="https://youtu.be/vRdahBulE9k?si=MP5n4cxv-nD5cya2">https://youtu.be/vRdahBulE9k?si=MP5n4cxv-nD5cya2</a></p>
March 24, 2026
The Power of Tourism in the Roanoke Region | S3 E5
<p>Kathryn Lucas and Grace Needham from Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, as well as Kelley Brammer from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism join us on Out of the Office to discuss how tourism efforts help shape our economy in the Roanoke region. Plus, discover some great events happening this spring!</p><p> </p><p>If you don’t already follow Visit VBR on social media, checkout their pages to hear about all the happenings around the region!</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/visitvbr" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/visitvbr</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/visitvbr/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/visitvbr/</a></p>
January 20, 2026
From Crafting to Dances – Winter Recreation | S3 E4
<p>Recreation Coordinator Anna Jones joins us on Out of the Office to discuss classes happening this winter at the Brambleton Center. From crafts to wellness programs, there’s something for everyone. Devon Burnette from Therapeutic Recreation also joins the podcast to talk about the 40th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance.</p><p> Devon was recently recognized by the board for receiving Virginia Recreation and Parks Society's "Best New Program Award" for the Therapeutic Recreation Night Club program. Programs and Registration: <a href="https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/209/Brambleton-Recreation-Center">https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/209/Brambleton-Recreation-Center</a></p>
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