Monthly Meeting Information

Where and When does the Blue Ridge Grotto Meet?

 

Where and When

Directions

Maps (overview, detailed)



Where and When does the BRG Meet

The Blue Ridge Grotto meets on the third Friday of every month. Meetings start at 7:30pm, although getting there a few minutes early allows some time to socialize. Grotto trips are usually the Saturday after the grotto meeting.

The Blue Ridge Grotto meets at the following location:

            Vinton Fire House
            120 Jackson Ave
            Vinton, VA 24179

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Directions

From Roanoke

  • take I-581 exit 6E onto Elm Avenue/Rt. 24 E.
  • Elm Ave. becomes Bullitt Ave. then Dale Ave. into Vinton (Eastbound) and then West Virginia Ave. (all these names are for the same road, Rt. 24)
    Go past Precision Fabrics (PFG) on right
  • A few blocks past that is a stop light at corner of South Pollard St. and W. Virginia Ave.
  • Turn left onto South Pollard St., go 3 blocks
  • Turn left onto West Jackson Ave.
  • The fire department is 120 West Jackson Ave.
  • Park in the municipal parking lot across from the firehouse.
  • Do Not park beside the Firehouse.

From Route 460

  • On 460 (Orange Ave) get on Gus Nicks Blvd
  • Take Gus Nicks Blvd into Vinton
  • Take a right on South Pollard St.
  • Go 2 blocks then right on West Jackson Ave.
  • The fire department is at 120 West Jackson Ave.
  • Park in the municipal parking lot across from the firehouse

Meetings are held on the 2nd floor of the Vinton Firehouse. Please use the left side door (door will be propped open) to access the firehouse stairwell. There is also an elevator in the foyer.

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Map

If you wish to see the map on the web, click here.

The Vinton Fire House is the red star on the right side of each map.

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