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Galax Library hosting free soil blocking workshop
Grow your own flowers from seeds you planted! The Galax Public Library is hosting a free, hands-on, soil blocking workshop on Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Attendees will plant zinnia seeds to take home. Registration will be limited. To reserve a seat, please call 276-236-2351. This “floriculture” activity is one in a series relating to the library’s Seed Exchange program. Future topics are being planned on produce preservation, herbology, seed saving, fall gardening, backyard birds, seed swapping, and planning for 2025 gardens. ...
More than 200 animals spayed/neutered
Although animal homelessness and overpopulation are not unique problems to the Twin Counties, the Twin County Humane Society brought in the big dogs May 16 and 17 to help alleviate the problem. In this case the big dogs were represented by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who brought two mobile clinics approximately five hours from Norfolk to Galax to offer area residents free spay/neuter surgeries for 229 dogs and cats. Following the success of last year’s event, during which 150 companion animals...
Half-Tone Folk Heroes exhibit opens June 1 at BRMC
GALAX — The visiting exhibit Half-Tone Folk Heroes: Traditional Musicians as Pop Art featuring illustrations by Gina Dilg will open with a reception from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at the Blue Ridge Music Center. The works will be on display through October. Dilg is a Radford-based visual artist and musician who brings a unique perspective to traditional American music. She created this exhibit to pay tribute to the old-time, bluegrass, early country, and folk musicians who have inspired generations. ...
East Nash Grass, Amanda Cook Band open summer concert series
GALAX – East Nash Grass kicks off the Blue Ridge Music Center’s Deep Roots, Many Voices: Summer Outdoor Concert Series at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25, in the venue’s outdoor amphitheater on the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Galax. The Amanda Cook Band will open the show. East Nash Grass came by its name and reputation honestly, with its members honing their performance chops night after night on the tiny stage of Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge on Nashville’s east side. ...
Karson Walters shows promise in rookie year
Although she has been riding horses for less than a year, Karson Walters is already showing signs of becoming a talented competitor. The cowgirl from Chilhowie — with strong ties to this area — started riding last fall at the age of 10 and since February has been a part of the Billingsway rodeo team of Wythe County. Over the past three months, she has competed in several rodeos and events, doing very well. ...
Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Yard Sale, Raffle
Come join us on May 16, 17, 18 at The Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home for our annual yard sale. There will be many antique items from inside the Carter Home such as furniture, paintings, lamps, etc. There will also be a variety of clothes. For this year’s yard sale we are also including a raffle of items businesses around our area have donated. We have many items to choose from such as several gift baskets with all the must-have spring necessities, a car wash gift set, jewelry, and many gift certificates from restaurants and local hair salons. We will also be selling some baked goodies. So come on down to the Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home Yard Sale and Raffle located at 405 N. Main Street in Hillsville for a day of fun.
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