Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association

Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association Since its beginning, RCNA has been involved in numerous issues of concern to neighborhood residents.

The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League is a non-profit neighborhood organization that strives to preserve the neighborhood's character and encourage a strong community . The Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association was organized in 1978 after two Grandin Road residents, Kitty Roche and Anne Glenn, rallied neighbors together to protest a zoning variance. From that knot of concerned citizens has grown

the neighborhood organization that exists today to preserve the character of our community and promote the welfare of our citizens. Representing Raleigh Court, Center Hill, Ghent, Lakewood, Lee-Hy Court, Rosalind Hills, Virginia Heights, and Westhampton, the GRCCL encourages understanding of and participation in our city government and has a strong voice in city affairs. The organization has been successful in influencing the design of the nursing home along Grandin Road, the renovation of Grandin Village, replacing trees, slowing speeders, and creating new trails/greenways. RCNA won a Neighborhood of the Year Award from Neighborhoods USA in 1993 for one of its projects. Today RCNA is involved with other issues as well, including zoning, Murray Run Greenway and trailhead construction, and neighborhood cleanups. RCNA also works closely with the Grandin Village Business Association to keep the commercial section of our neighborhood vibrant and attractive. The Organization meets on the 4th Thursday on the month in September, November*, January, March and May. *The November meeting falls on Thanksgiving and is replace with a social gathering typically the first week of December. The traditional meetings are held at Raleigh Court Presbyterian at 7:00pm.

Free movie this Wednesday, 6/10 at The Grandin Theatre!
06/06/2026

Free movie this Wednesday, 6/10 at The Grandin Theatre!

05/08/2026

Looking forward to joining fellow Roanoke City Council candidates for the upcoming Strong Towns Roanoke Pop-Up Debate on Monday, May 11th at 7PM in the Outdoor Amphitheater at Grandin Village.

This is a great opportunity for the community to come out, listen, ask questions, and hear directly from candidates about their vision for Roanoke’s future.

📍 Outdoor Amphitheater at Grandin Village
2014 Memorial Ave SW
🕖 7:00 PM

I hope to see you there and appreciate everyone who takes the time to stay engaged in our local community conversations.

Feeding Southwest Virginia is conducting a food drive with USPS! Pick up a bag at the post office, fill it with non-peri...
05/08/2026

Feeding Southwest Virginia is conducting a food drive with USPS! Pick up a bag at the post office, fill it with non-perishable food, and leave it by your mailbox this coming Saturday, May 9.

We love our library!
05/04/2026

We love our library!

04/30/2026

You're invited to an evening of classical music this Thursday! Enjoy a free dinner and performances from Roanoke Symphony Orchestra musicians at your Raleigh Court Branch Library!

📆Thursday, April 30 | 6:00
📍2112 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

Traffic calming changes going in at the intersection of Brandon and Grandin!
04/22/2026

Traffic calming changes going in at the intersection of Brandon and Grandin!

04/17/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Blue Ridge Marathon will take place in the city of Roanoke. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Friday, April 17, 2026:

• Williamson Road from Elm Avenue to Bullitt Avenue (eastside only).
• Bullitt Avenue from Williamson Road to 3rd Street.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Saturday, April 18, 2026:

• Jefferson Street from Church Avenue to Elm Avenue.
• Franklin Road from Williamson Road to 1st Street.
• Bullitt Avenue from Jefferson Street to 1st Street.
• Day Avenue from Jefferson Street to 1st Street (southside only).
• 1st Street from Church Avenue to Bullitt Avenue.
• Luck Avenue from 1st Street to 6th Street (southside only).
• 6th Street from Luck Avenue to Marshall Avenue (eastside only).
• Highland Avenue from 5th Street to Franklin Road (southside only).
• Highland Avenue from Franklin Road to Jefferson Street (northside only).
• Walnut Avenue from Belleview Avenue to Sylvan Road (southside only).
• Wiley Drive from Franklin Road to Crystal Spring Avenue (southside only).
• Rosalind Avenue from Evans Mill Road to McClanahan Street (eastside only).
• Rosalind Avenue from McClanahan Street to 22nd Street (westside only).
• 22nd Street from Rosalind Avenue to Broadway Avenue (southside only).
• Broadway Avenue from 22nd Street to Avenham Avenue (southside only).
• Avenham Avenue from 23rd Street to Clydesdale Street (eastside only).
• Rosalind Avenue from Cassell Lane to 27th Street (eastside only).

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, April 18, 2026:

• Jefferson Street from Church Avenue to Franklin Road: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
• Jefferson Street from Franklin Road to Elm Avenue: 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Jefferson Street from Elm Avenue to Walnut Avenue: 7:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Franklin Road from 2nd Street to Jefferson Street: 5:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Franklin Road from Jefferson Street to Williamson Road: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
• Walnut Avenue from Jefferson Street to JB Fishburn Parkway: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• JB Fishburn Parkway: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (or when last runner clears the road)
• Mill Mountain Parkway: 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (or when last runner clears the road)
• Roanoke Mountain Loop Road: 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Wiley Drive (next to Rivers Edge Sports Complex): 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Luck Avenue from 6th Street to 1st Street (eastbound lanes only): 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Bullitt Avenue from 1st Street to Jefferson Street (eastbound lanes only): 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Elm Avenue from 1st Street to Williamson Road (eastbound lanes only): 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
• Laurel Street from Riverland Road to Walnut Avenue (southbound lanes only): 7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Ivy Street from Camilla Street to Walnut Avenue (northbound lanes only): 7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Camilla Street from Ivy Street to Sylvan Avenue (Eastbound lanes only): 7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Peakwood Drive (uphill lane only): 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• West Ridge Road from Peakwood Drive to Rosalind Avenue (downhill lane only): 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
o Cars will be allowed to travel UP West Ridge/Rosalind and DOWN Peakwood.
o West Ridge from Peakwood to the top will be open.
• Alleys between Elm Avenue and Luck Avenue: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Laurel Street from Camilla to Walnut (northbound lanes only): 7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Ivy Street from Riverland Road to Walnut Avenue (southbound lanes only): 7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Access on Saturday, April 18, 2026:

To access Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s emergency department from 581: take the Wonju exit to Broadway, turn right on McClanahan and turn left on Jefferson, which will take you to the main hospital entrance.

Carilion Roanoke Memorial’s Terrace View parking garage will remain open and accessible during the event via a temporary two-way opening on Belleview Ave. The Walnut Avenue entrance will be closed. Flaggers will be onsite to guide traffic.

Emergency vehicles will be rerouted otherwise. In the rare instance that an ambulance arrives via Piedmont, it will be directed to the hospital via Belleview.

Additional Information:

There will be many additional stop signs in place along the route in South Roanoke and Old Southwest. Please drive slowly, be alert for new stop signs, and always yield to runners.

Additionally, Mill Mountain Zoo will open for business at 12 p.m.

These closures can be tracked via the Waze app here: https://www.waze.com/events/blue-ridge-marathon-US-2026-04-18/view?utm_medium=shared

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.

Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Roanoke Police Department and the Roanoke Transportation Division also wish to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.

04/10/2026

The CDL driver shortage struggle is real! Recycling service schedules are temporarily adjusted as crews prioritize operational resources. We’re proud to provide the region’s only public curbside trash, bulk, brush and recycling pickup service and apologize for the inconvenience caused by delays.

The target date to resume regular recycling collection is Monday, April 20, 2026.

To meet that goal, deliver low-cost curbside services, and ensure trash, bulk and brush pickup runs as regularly scheduled:

Crews work Fridays and Saturdays
Staff augmentation efforts are underway
Recycling drop-off convenience sites are in development
Pitch in your support as we work toward restoring your regular service levels by using recycling drop-off bins at Tinker Creek Transfer Station, 1020 Hollins Rd., Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. -1 p.m.

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04/08/2026
03/17/2026

Spot a pothole? Let us know!
When you see a pothole on a city street, use any of our easy reporting steps for a rapid response:
1. Visit the roanokeva.gov homepage and click “report issues or concerns”
2. Call 540-853-2000, option 3

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