ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, March 3, 1996 TAG: 9603020001
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 9 EDITION: METRO
James I. Robertson, Virginia Tech professor and Civil War historian, will be host for the premiere of ``Bitter April: Lee's Retreat Across Virginia'' on Blue Ridge Public Television on March 15 at 9 p.m.
The program traces the last Confederate struggle, focusing on Gen. Robert E. Lee's efforts to hold together the remnants of the Confederate Army. ``Bitter April'' is intertwined with photos, sketches and drawings of the time, interviews and narration.
Based on an idea by Donlan Piedmont, chairman of the Board of Blue Ridge Public Television, the program is made possible in part by the Norfolk Southern Foundation and a community service grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia, with the cooperation of the National Park Service.
Marrow'thon April 20
The Marrow'thon 5K Run/2K Walk will be held April 20 at 9 a.m. in Green Hill Park, Roanoke County.
The event is sponsored by the Marrow Donor Center of the Virginias, an organization that educates and recruits marrow donors for the National Marrow Donor Program.
There is a $12 registration fee, $15 after April 12. Corporate sponsorships are available.
The Run/Walk will be followed by a presentation of awards, refreshments, door prizes and music.
For more information, call 985-3512.
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