

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Victoria L. Gardner Book Signing: Survival Has Consequences
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Westlake Cinema for an evening with Victoria L. Gardner as she signs copies of her memoir, Survival Has Consequences.

Guests are invited to enjoy music, food, and beverages while gathering in the space that community leaders anticipate will become The Smith Mountain Lake Center by June 2026. The evening offers an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate resilience in the heart of the Smith Mountain Lake community.

Survival Has Consequences shares Gardner’s powerful story of perseverance, healing, and leadership following the August 26, 2015, shooting at Bridgewater Plaza, where two journalists were killed and she was critically wounded. Her memoir explores not only survival, but the lasting impact of trauma and the strength required to move forward with purpose.

Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

About Victoria L. Gardner
Victoria L. Gardner has served as Executive Director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2002. A graduate of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management, she is an award-winning leader in regional economic and tourism development. Through her writing and speaking, she continues to inspire audiences with her message of resilience, courage, and forward-focused leadership.

Event Sponsors
This event is made possible through the generous support of:
• Premier Appraisals (Terri Parenti)
• Gifts Ahoy
• Smith Mountain Lake Animal Hospital

We appreciate their commitment to our community.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening.
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- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 47

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Union Hall
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 84 Westlake Rd, Ste 117, Hardy, VA, United States, Virginia 24101
- **lat**: 37.11856
- **long**: -79.72028
- **full address**: 84 Westlake Rd, Ste 117, Hardy, VA, United States, Virginia 24101, 84 Westlake Rd, Hardy, VA 24101-3962, United States, Union Hall

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Westlake Cinema (https://allevents.in/org/westlake-cinema/27505864)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 84 Westlake Rd, Ste 117, Hardy, VA, United States, Virginia 24101, 84 Westlake Rd, Hardy, VA 24101-3962, United States, Union Hall
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Westlake Cinema
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Victoria L. Gardner Book Signing: Survival Has Consequences ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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