Bluegrass Jam
Tue Feb 9, 2010
 
Time:          6:30 PM
Location:     Gerta's House of Music
Address:     On Exit 77 off I-81, between Wytheville and Ft Chiswell, on the service road down from the Wilco Hess Truckstop
Description: 
Phone:        276-617-1165
Email:         
Website:     


Valentine's Day Spaghetti Dinner
Fri Feb 12, 2010
 
Time:          5:00 PM
Location:     
Address:     
Description: Sponsored by the Ceres Alumni Association. Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, homemade desserts, and drinks. Take out orders will be available. Donations accepted and all proceeds go to the Bland County Relay for Life Cancer Fund.
Phone:        
Email:         
Website:     


Bluegrass Jam
Tue Feb 16, 2010
 
Time:          6:30 PM
Location:     Gerta's House of Music
Address:     On Exit 77 off I-81, between Wytheville and Ft Chiswell, on the service road down from the Wilco Hess Truckstop
Description: 
Phone:        276-617-1165
Email:         
Website:     


Live Music
Fri Feb 19, 2010
 
Time:          7:30 PM
Location:     Gerta's House of Music
Address:     East Lee Highway - Exit 77 (Below Wilco/Hess and Truckomat)
Description: “Big Blues Beat” Old Time Rock n’ Roll – 60’s & 70’s
Phone:        276-617-1165
Email:         
Website:     


V.S.G.A. Rules Workshop
Sat Feb 20, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Wytheville Golf Club
Address:     West Lee Highway, Wytheville
Description: Open to ALL. Workshop features Rules of Golf, Definitions, Power Point presentation showing actual situations. More information and registration online at www.vsga.org or contact Erick Mellott at Wytheville Golf Club.
Phone:        276) 228-2143
Email:         wgcgolfpro@embarqmail.com
Website:     www.vsga.org


Basketball Tourney
Sat Feb 20, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     GWHS & Spiller Elem. School
Address:     
Description: February 20 & 21. Ages 9 – 14, boys and girls. Multi team discount 25.
Phone:        276-920-4191
Email:         martinda@nationwide.com
Website:     


WCC Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamboree
Sat Feb 20, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     George Wythe High School Auditorium
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: FREE EVENT sponsored by Wytheville Community College. Seating is first-come, first-served. Donations accepted for band travel expenses.
Phone:        276-223-4848
Email:         
Website:     


Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association Meeting
Sun Feb 21, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     
Address:     115 E. Main Street, Wytheville
Description: Quarterly meeting at the Wythe County G&H Assoc. office. Speaker will be George E. Mattis, Jr., Interim Coordinator of Library Services at the Kegley Library located at Wytheville Community College. He will speak about his many adventures during years and countless hours of recording tombstone inscriptions in Wythe County. No charge. Everyone welcome.
Phone:        276-228-2445
Email:         lbrogden@embarqmail.com
Website:     


Wytheville Women's Connection Luncheon
Tue Feb 23, 2010
 
Time:          11:30 AM
Location:     Wytheville Golf Club
Address:     1325 West Lee Highway, Wytheville
Description: 11:30am - 1:00pm Casual Dress. $11.00 inclusive, and this months lunch is open to Gentlemen as well, so invite a spouse or friend to come with you. This months feature will be Mr. Shane Terry of the Wohlfahrt Dinner Theater, and the Speaker will be Ms. Sarah Bush of Winston-Salem NC. Reservations preferred.
Phone:        276-637-3506
Email:         
Website:     


Be-Attitudes of Extra Ordinary Leaders Seminar
Thu Feb 25, 2010
 
Time:          12:15 PM
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: 12:15 pm - 4 pm $99 Registration Fee
Phone:        276-223-1718
Email:         
Website:     www.hralliancewithyou.com


Longaberger BINGO
Sat Feb 27, 2010
 
Time:          5:00 PM
Location:     Wytheville Moose Lodge
Address:     
Description: Sponsored by Wythe Arts Council. Doors open at 5 pm and games start at 6 pm. There will be 20 games, plus 2 bonus games, door prizes and raffle.
Phone:        228-5421 or 620-9925
Email:         
Website:     


Wythe-Bland Regional Master Gardners Association
Tue Mar 2, 2010
 
Time:          6:00 PM
Location:     Wytheville Community College
Address:     1000 East Main Street, Wytheville
Description: Master Gardener Course. This 8 week course will take place at WCC, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 9 pm. $100.00. Cost includes the VA Co-op Master Gardener Manual and Lectures.
Phone:        276-686-5843
Email:         
Website:     


First Thursdays with History
Thu Mar 4, 2010
 
Time:          7:30 PM
Location:     Heritage Preservation Center
Address:     115 West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: $5. Limited Seating. Lynn Ruehlmann, Storyteller. Co-sponsored by the local branch of The American Association of University Women & The Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Phone:        276-223-3330
Email:         
Website:     www.museums.wytheville.org


State of the Union Address Seminar
Thu Mar 11, 2010
 
Time:          12:15 PM
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: 12:15 - 4 pm $99 Registration Fee
Phone:        276-223-1718
Email:         
Website:     www.hralliancewithyou.com


Great Customer Service Training
Wed Mar 17, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: Two Sessions: 9:30 – 11:30 am or 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Reservation required. Free seminar provided by the Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau and Virginia Tourism Corporation
Phone:        223-3416
Email:         cvb@wytheville.org
Website:     


WCC Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamboree
Sat Mar 20, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     George Wythe High School Auditorium
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: FREE EVENT sponsored by Wytheville Community College. Seating is first-come, first-served. Donations accepted for band travel expenses.
Phone:        276-223-4848
Email:         
Website:     


Crucial Conversations
Thu Mar 25, 2010
 
Time:          12:15 PM
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: 12:15 - 4 pm $99 Registration Fee
Phone:        276-223-1718
Email:         
Website:     www.hralliancewithyou.com


Easter Egg Hunt
Sat Mar 27, 2010
 
Time:          11:00 AM
Location:     Withers Park
Address:     West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: 11 a.m. for ages 6-9. 11:45 a.m. for ages 5 and under. Rain Date: April 3.
Phone:        276-223-3378
Email:         
Website:     www.wytheville.org


First Thursdays w/ History
Thu Apr 1, 2010
 
Time:          7:30 PM
Location:     Heritage Preservation Center
Address:     115 West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: $5. Limited Seating. Dean Shostak, Musician. Co-sponsored by the Wytheville Woman’s Club. or email at .
Phone:        276-223-3330
Email:         
Website:     www.museums.wytheville.org


Dynamics of Difference: Opportunities & Challenges Seminar
Thu Apr 8, 2010
 
Time:          12:15 PM
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: 12:15 - 4 pm $99 Registration Fee
Phone:        276-23-1718
Email:         
Website:     www.hralliancewithyou.com


WCC Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamboree
Sat Apr 17, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     George Wythe High School Auditorium
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: FREE EVENT sponsored by Wytheville Community College. Seating is first-come, first-served. Donations accepted for band travel expenses.
Phone:        276-223-4848
Email:         
Website:     


Administrative Professional's Day Luncheon
Wed Apr 21, 2010
 
Time:          11:30 AM
Location:     Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre
Address:     150 Malin Dr., Wytheville
Description: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the luncheon in honor of all Administrative Professionals. Fees TBD.
Phone:        276-223-3365
Email:         chamber@wytheville.org
Website:     www.wwbchamber.com


The Business of Going Green Seminar
Thu Apr 22, 2010
 
Time:          12:15 PM
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: 12:15 - 4 pm $99 Registration Fee
Phone:        276-223-1718
Email:         
Website:     www.hralliancewithyou.com


First Thursdays w/ History
Thu May 6, 2010
 
Time:          7:30 PM
Location:     Heritage Preservation Center
Address:     115 West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: $5. Limited Seating. Timothy Seaman, Musician.
Phone:        276-223-3330
Email:         museum@wytheville.org
Website:     


5th Annual Kiwanis Gospel Concert
Sat May 8, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     Fort Chiswell High School Auditorium
Address:     1 Pioneer Trail, Max Meadows, VA 24360
Description: The featured performing group is The Primitive Quartet from Candler, NC. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Wythe County. Tickets to the concert may be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by calling 276-228-4438.
Phone:        For more information call 276-228-4427 or 276-228-4456.
Email:         
Website:     


5th Annual Kiwanis Gospel Concert
Sat May 8, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     Fort Chiswell High School Auditorium
Address:     #1 Pioneer Trail, Max Meadows
Description: Sponsor is The Kiwanis Club of Wythe County. The featured performing group is The Primitive Quartet. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by calling 276-228-4438.
Phone:        276-228-4427 or 276-228-4456
Email:         
Website:     


WCC Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamboree
Sat May 15, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     George Wythe High School Auditorium
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: FREE EVENT sponsored by Wytheville Community College. Seating is first-come, first-served. Donations accepted for band travel expenses.
Phone:        276-223-4848.
Email:         
Website:     


WCC Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamboree
Sat May 15, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     George Wythe High School Auditorium
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: FREE EVENT sponsored by Wytheville Community College. Seating is first-come, first-served. Donations accepted for band travel expenses.
Phone:        276-223-4848.
Email:         
Website:     


Wythe County Relay For Life
Fri May 21, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Withers Park
Address:     West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: Help support the American Cancer Society in raising money for cancer patients, survivors and most of all a CURE, by donating your time to walk for such a wonderful event.
Phone:        276-228-3549
Email:         
Website:     


Cripple Creek Day
Sat May 22, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Downtown Cripple Creek
Address:     
Description: 
Phone:        
Email:         
Website:     


Annual Memorial Day Service
Mon May 31, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     East End Cemetary
Address:     Peppers Ferry Road, Wytheville
Description: 
Phone:        276-228-4243
Email:         
Website:     


Memorial Day Ceremony
Mon May 31, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Withers Park
Address:     West Spiller Street
Description: Sponsored by the town of Wytheville
Phone:        276-223-3352
Email:         
Website:     


After Hours Summer Concert Series
Fri Jun 4, 2010
 
Time:          6:30 PM
Location:     Withers Park
Address:     West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Advance tickets $5. Gate ticket price $6. Children 5 and Under FREE. Concessions Available. Wytheville Parks & Recreation Department & Sagebrush Steakhouse. *Rain Outs will be moved to the Wytheville Comm. Center.
Phone:        276-223-3378
Email:         
Website:     


Bland County Relay For Life
Fri Jun 11, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Bland County Fairgrounds
Address:     Main Street, Bland
Description: Help support the American Cancer Society in raising money for cancer patients, survivors and most of all a CURE, by donating your time to walk for such a wonderful event.
Phone:        276-928-1419
Email:         Cathy.Whitt@giv.com
Website:     


Hot Air Balloon Glow
Fri Jun 18, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Wytheville Community College Grounds
Address:     1000 East Main Street, Wytheville
Description: 
Phone:        276-228-5198
Email:         
Website:     www.wythevillefestival.org


Big Walker Century Ride
Sat Jun 19, 2010
 
Time:          7:30 AM
Location:     GWHS
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. A charity bike ride through the country lanes and scenic by-ways of SWVA. Routes provide multiple crossings by Big Walker Mt. Lookout. Proceeds benefit HOPE, Inc.
Phone:        276-228-6280 or 877-818-8680
Email:         info@bigwalkercenturyride.com
Website:     www.bigwalkercenturyride.com


Chautauqua in the Park Festival
Sat Jun 19, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park
Address:     Spring Street, Wytheville
Description: June 19 - 26. Eight days of fun, food, entertainment and excitement. Most activities are in Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Wytheville. Sponsored by Wythe Arts Council. Chautauqua is held the third Saturday in June through the fourth Saturday and kicks off with a parade. The Chautauqua Festival offers a wide variety of activities for all. Free, nightly entertainment and many other activities and events.
Phone:        276-228-6855
Email:         
Website:     www.wythevillefestival.org


Rural Retreat/Wythe County Fair Flea Market
Sat Jun 19, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Rural Retreat Fairgrounds
Address:     Rural Retreat Lake Road
Description: June 19-20. Sponsored by Rural Retreat/Wythe County Fair Association.
Phone:        276-686-5328
Email:         
Website:     



Sat Jun 19, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     
Address:     
Description: 
Phone:        
Email:         
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Rural Retreat/Wythe County Fair
Tue Jun 29, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Rural Retreat Fairgrounds
Address:     Rural Retreat Lake Road
Description: June 29-July 3. Rural Retreat Fairgrounds, Rural Retreat. With lots of games, rides, food and entertainment, you’ll find yourself having so much fun you will not want to leave. Sponsored by the Rural Retreat/Wythe County Fair Association.
Phone:        276-228-6196
Email:         
Website:     


In God We Trust Rally
Sun Jul 4, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Bastian Union Church Park
Address:     Bastian
Description: Concert, Flea Market, Picnic, Fireworks. Sponsored by Bastian Union Church.
Phone:        276-688-3566
Email:         
Website:     


Independence Day Celebration
Sun Jul 4, 2010
 
Time:          1:00 PM
Location:     Rural Retreat Lake Campground
Address:     Rural Retreat Lake Road
Description: Fun, food, activities, entertainment and fireworks. 1 p.m. Sponsored by Wythe County Parks & Rec. Dept.
Phone:        276-223-6022
Email:         
Website:     


Josiah's GramFest
Sun Jul 4, 2010
 
Time:          3:00 PM
Location:     Major Graham Mansion
Address:     2115 Major Grahams Road, Max Meadows
Description: 3 p.m. – Midnight. Annual music event. Parking Fee goes to area Rescue/Fire Squads. Vendors, Major Graham Mansion Tour, Food and lots of entertainment fill the day! Onsite camping allowed.
Phone:        276-284-0006 or 727-420-7149.
Email:         MLBrewer@mountainrockmusic.com
Website:     www.grahamfestusa.com


After Hours Summer Concert Series
Sun Jul 4, 2010
 
Time:          6:30 PM
Location:     Withers Park
Address:     West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Advance tickets $5. Gate ticket price $6. Ages 6-12: $3. Children 5 and Under FREE. Wytheville Parks & Recreation Department & Sagebrush Steakhouse. *Rain Outs will be moved to the Wytheville Comm. Center.
Phone:        276-223-3378
Email:         
Website:     


Ceres Ruritan Car Show
Sat Jul 10, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Ceres
Address:     
Description: 
Phone:        276-682-4213
Email:         
Website:     


New River Shot Tower Flea Market
Sat Jul 10, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Jackson Elementary School
Address:     Austinville Road, Austinville
Description: July 10-11. Sponsored by Lead Mines Rescue Squad
Phone:        276-637-3274
Email:         
Website:     


Wytheville Lions Club Charity Carnival
Mon Jul 12, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Wytheville Community College Grounds
Address:     1000 East Main Street, Wytheville
Description: July 12-17. Wytheville Community College Grounds, Wytheville. An annual event held in July that is filled with games, rides, food and lots of fun.
Phone:        276-625-0541
Email:         
Website:     


WCC Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamboree
Sat Jul 17, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     GWHS Auditorium
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: FREE EVENT sponsored by Wytheville Community College. Seating is first-come, first-served. Donations accepted for band travel expenses.
Phone:        276-223-4848
Email:         
Website:     


6th Annual Dr. Pepper Rural Retreat Heritage Day
Sat Jul 31, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Downtown Rural Retreat
Address:     
Description: Celebrate the 99th birthday of the town of Rural Retreat! Parade, antique tractors, talent competition, hot rods, wagon tours and exhibits, square dance. FREE FESTIVAL.
Phone:        276-686-4221 or 276-724-0309
Email:         dale@dukesprinting.com
Website:      www.ruralretreatheritagedays.zoomshare.com/0.html


Bland County Fair
Wed Aug 4, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Bland County Fairgrounds
Address:     Main Street, Bland
Description: August 4-7. This is a 4 night event with contests, exhibits, entertainment, children’s programs, horse show, carnival and lots of good eats. The 84th year of County Fair Fun.
Phone:        276-688-3566
Email:         nanna1946@earthlink.net
Website:     


After Hours Summer Concert Series
Fri Aug 6, 2010
 
Time:          6:30 PM
Location:     Withers Park
Address:     West Spiller Street, Wytheville
Description: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Advance tickets $5. Gate ticket price $6. Children 5 and Under FREE. Sponsored by Wytheville Parks & Rec. Dept. & Sagebrush Steakhouse. *Rain Outs will be moved to the Wytheville Comm. Center.
Phone:        276-223-3378
Email:         
Website:     


Bland County Horse Show
Fri Sep 3, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Bland County Fairgrounds
Address:     Main Street, Bland
Description: September 3-4.
Phone:        276-688-3566
Email:         
Website:     


SWVA Camp Meeting
Fri Sep 3, 2010
 
Time:          7:00 PM
Location:     Rural Retreat Lake Campground
Address:     Rural Retreat Lake Road
Description: September 3 - 4. 7 p.m., Friday Night.
Phone:        276-686-6365
Email:         
Website:     


2010 Homestead Living History Festival
Sat Sep 25, 2010
 
Time:          10:00 AM
Location:     Jackson Farm
Address:     Tazewell Street, Wytheville
Description: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults: $2. Children 12 & Under: FREE. There are activities such as storytellers, old time and bluegrass music, soap and candle making, woodcarving, quilters and much more. This festival is just an old fashioned day of the past. Sponsored by the Town of Wytheville Museums. The Town of Wytheville Department of Museums is seeking vendors to sell traditional foods at the 2010 Homestead Living History Festival.
Phone:        276-223-3330
Email:         
Website:     www.museums.wytheville.org


Lords Acre Sale
Sat Oct 2, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Bland County Fairgrounds
Address:     Main Street, Bland
Description: A time of worship and a sale of products by churches throughout Bland County.
Phone:        276-688-4028
Email:         
Website:     


Lords Acre Sale
Sat Oct 9, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Rural Retreat Community Center
Address:     
Description: 
Phone:        276-686-4075
Email:         
Website:     


32nd Annual George Wythe Band Festival
Sat Oct 9, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Pendleton Field - GWHS
Address:     1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
Description: 
Phone:        276-228-3981
Email:         
Website:     


Festival of Leaves
Sat Oct 9, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Bland County Fairgrounds
Address:     Main Street, Bland
Description: October 9 - 10. This 2-day festival features continuous free entertainment, children’s activities, exhibits and old fashioned hayrides; craft, food, and flea market sales; with no admission or parking fees.
Phone:        276-688-4028
Email:         
Website:     


Breast Cancer Ladies Night Out
Thu Oct 14, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd, Wytheville
Description: Guest Speaker: Dr. Dayne Roberts, Radiologist.
Phone:        276-228-6778
Email:         
Website:     


Edith Bolling Wilson Birthday Celebration
Fri Oct 15, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation
Address:     145 East Main Street, Wytheville
Description: 
Phone:        276-223-3484
Email:         info@edithbollingwilson.org
Website:     www.edithbollingwilson.org


The Edith Bolling Wilson 2010 Birthday Celebration
Fri Oct 15, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     The Edith Bolling Wilson Museum
Address:     145 E. Main St., Wytheville
Description: Every year the legacy of Edith Bolling Wilson is remembered at the museum. On the birth date of Mrs. Wilson, First Lady and second wife of Woodrow Wilson, aspects of her life, her heritage, or the Bolling Family are featured in exhibits, lectures, and tours.
Phone:        276-223-3484
Email:         info@edithbollingwilson.org
Website:     www.edithbollingwilson.org


Ceres Homecoming
Sat Oct 16, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     
Address:     
Description: 
Phone:        276-688-4479
Email:         
Website:     


Bastian Union Church Election Day Dinner
Tue Nov 2, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Bastian Union Church Park
Address:     Bastian
Description: 
Phone:        276-688-3566
Email:         
Website:     


The 14th Annual Music Harvest
Sat Nov 6, 2010
 
Time:          7:30 PM
Location:     Rural Retreat High School Auditorium
Address:     321 East Buck Avenue, Rural Retreat
Description: The MacDowell Music Club invites everyone to this popular annual event. All proceeds from the concert go directly to the Rural Retreat Schools to support their music programs."
Phone:        276-686-5833
Email:         
Website:     


Veteran's Day Ceremony
Thu Nov 11, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: 
Phone:        276-223-3355
Email:         
Website:     


Christmas Arts & Crafts Mart
Sat Nov 20, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Wytheville Meeting Center
Address:     333 Community Blvd., Wytheville
Description: 
Phone:        276-228-2783
Email:         
Website:     


Ivanhoe Christmas Parade
Sat Nov 27, 2010
 
Time:          
Location:     Downtown Ivanhoe
Address:     
Description: Sponsored by the Ivanhoe Civic League.
Phone:        276-699-1166
Email:         
Website:     


Rural Retreat Christmas Parade
Sun Dec 5, 2010
 
Time:          2:00 PM
Location:     Downtown Rural Retreat
Address:     
Description: 
Phone:        276-686-4769
Email:         
Website:     


Central UMC's Live Outdoor Nativity Scene
Thu Dec 23, 2010
 
Time:          6:30 PM
Location:     Central UMC - Bland
Address:     5 miles east of Bland, 1/2 miles south of Rt. 42.
Description: December 23 & 24. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (nightly). FREE EVENT. Visible from vehicle. Come see members portraying nativity characters and live farm animals in a stable located on the church’s front lawn.
Phone:        276-688-4479.
Email:         
Website: