ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Friday, January 24, 1997               TAG: 9701240040
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 1    EDITION: METRO 
COLUMN: The Tipoff
SOURCE: ALMENA HUGHES

THE TIPOFF

COOKIES AND OTHER CHANGES: "From Semaphore to the World Wide Web: 85 Years of Girl Scouting," is the new exhibit replacing the holiday Fantasyland display at the Roanoke Valley History Museum. It chronicles the evolution of the troops' uniforms, insignia, pictures and memories.

The museum and exhibit are open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults; $1 for children ages 6-12 or for seniors over age 60. Call 342-5770.

BIG LICK BIKING: Providing the temperature reaches at least 35 degrees or so, the Big Lick Hillbillies have a beautiful bicycling excursion through Jefferson National Forest planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Safety helmets are required. For details and directions, call Kyle at 977-4335.

SUPER BOWL SYMPHONY: While many people are watching some big-to-do football game, maestro David Wiley will lead the Roanoke Symphony and Roanoke Valley Choral Society in preparing for their Monday night performance with an open rehearsal Sunday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center. Compositions will include Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, Clarinet Concerto Op. 57, and Symphony No. 1 in D Op. 25. Admission is $1. Call 343-9127.

SUPER SUPER BOWL: Jugglers, magicians, clowns, members of the Roanoke Express and the huge Kroger Robot will team up Sunday to help feed hungry people in Southwest Virginia. The event, billed as the largest Super Bowl party in the Roanoke Valley, will be at the Roanoke Civic Center from 3-11 p.m. Admission is three nonperishable food items for adults and one can for children, which will be donated to the Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest FoodBank. Prizes will be awarded, and there will be lots of samples, coupons and prizes. For information, call 342-3011.

ANIMAL MAGNETISM: Wild animals can teach us a thing or three about survival. On Sunday from 2-4 p.m., in an approximately 11/2-mile walk, learn about the animals' lives, habits and behavior.

Meet at the Park Office just inside the main gate at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. It costs $1 to park, but the walk and lecture are free. To register, call Jeffrey Ervin at 586-6846.

HINDSIGHT HUMOR: Dan Zevin, author of "Entry-Level Life," will ask and answer the question, "What's So Funny About Life After College?'' at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Radford University's Heth Ballroom. Topics covered during the free presentation will include how to schmooze, roommates from hell and masquerading as a member of the real world. For more information, call 831-6380.

SONGS FOR SIGHT: The Lewis Family, often called America's First Family of Bluegrass and Gospel, and Jim and Jesse & the Virginia Boys will appear in concert Feb.1 to benefit the Rocky Mount Lions Club.

The performance in the Franklin County High School auditorium will begin at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets cost $10. Admission is $12 at the door. For ticket outlets and other information, call Roger Seale at 483-5341 or 483-0904.

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