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Memorial Day Flea Market underway
Sunshine and an extended holiday weekend had a good-sized crowd already congregating in Hillsville on Friday during the Hillsville Annual Memorial Day Flea Market. The four-day event will taking place all weekend and Monday in Hillsville.
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
How to prepare your vehicle and secure your home for a summer road trip
(BPT) - As peak summer travel season approaches, the cost and stress associated with road trips are top concerns for many travelers. With 43% of households planning road trips as their top travel plan this year, proper preparation of both your vehicle and home is essential. Mercury Insurance offers critical tips to ensure your vehicle is road-ready and your home is secure, allowing you to focus on the adventure ahead. These preparations can not only enhance your trip experience but also provide peace of mind while you’re away.
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