2012 Garlic Mustard Challenge

Enjoy a fun day helping to improve the Cascades ecosystem. A great service project for your group! When: Saturday, April 28th 10:00 to 3:00 Where: Cascades Day Use Area Pembroke, VA Free Parking (please carpool – parking is limited) For more information call : Eastern Divide Ranger Station 540-552-4641 The Problem Garlic Mustard can rapidly [...]

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Valentine’s Day Specials

February is for Lovers … Available All Weekends in February Valentine’s Extravaganza! Grab your bags and your special someone and get ready to be spoiled at Inn at Riverbend! Relax in your room overlooking the mountains and the New River and after a restful night, awaken to Riverbend Roast freshly ground coffee and a full [...]

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Reenactors Wanted!

For the BATTLE OF GILES COURTHOUSE Pearisburg, Virginia JUNE 9-10, 2012 300 Union and Confederate Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery Sutler, Medical. Insurance reuired Compensation: $100/infantry company, $200/gun, $30/horse & rider Contact: murphyboehm@hotmail.com

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Carcass Collector Program

Carcass Collector Program ReNew the New Committee to initiate Carcass Collector Program. In an effort to give sportsmen a location to properly dispose of deer carcasses, the ReNew the New Committee has initiated the Carcass Collector Program. Every year hundreds of deer carcasses end up along our roadsides and the banks of the river, primarily [...]

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The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail

The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail (TCR) is presenting a new music series at Heartwood in Abingdon from October 20 to December 29. The six events will showcase communities of the region through their traditional music venues and their youth music. At 7:00 pm on November 3rd, the Historic 1908 Courthouse Old Time Music [...]

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Community Work Day

Treasure Island Park has been CLOSED due to damage from vandalism and normal aging of the facility. The Community Work Days for the Park have been scheduled for Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November the 4, 2011. Volunteers are needed; repairs begin at 8:00 a.m. Any donations can be made to Treasure Island Park Fund [...]

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Revolving art gallery to open at New River Grille

Giles County artists are soon to have a new venue to showcase their work. The Giles Arts Council and New River Grille in Pembroke have entered into an agreement to create a revolving art gallery at the restaurant. Beginning August 30th, area artists will be able to display and sell their artwork at New River [...]

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Oktoberfest ‘11

A Celebration of Fall With Toasting, Feasting and Music! September 17, 24, & 30 October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28,  & 2 Schedule of Events 5-10 p.m. Biergarten German Beers & Wines . Available for purchase  5-6 p.m. Der Appetitanregers Appetizer Grill with German Sausages, Fresh Baked Rolls and Condiments Coffee, Lemonade, [...]

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Art on the Lawn

6th Annual Art on the Lawn Saturday, September 24, 2010 Show Overview Join fine artists for the 6th annual juried, open-air art show and sale on the lawn of the historic Giles County Courthouse for another Fall show Corner of SR100 & Rt. 460 Downtown Pearisburg Prizes will be awarded in each of the artists [...]

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A.T. Family Hike Day

September 24, 2011 Anywhere on the Appalachian Trail (50 miles of which is right here in Giles County!)The Appalachian Trail Conservancy will be inviting families to take a hike on the A.T. on September 24 for a family hike day.  Held on National Public Lands Day (www.publiclandsday.org) and coordinating with the Let’s Move initiative (www.letsmove.gov), [...]

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Giles County Civil War Sesquicentennial

As part of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Giles County Sesquicentennial Committee is planning a number of activities to commemorate the war in Giles County. Highlights include: July 23, 2011 Legacy Project – A representative of The Library of Virginia visits the Giles County Historical Society to scan Civil War-era documents in [...]

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Giles Arts and Adventure Trail

Giles County celebrates the completion of the Giles Arts and Adventure Trail brochure!   The brochure was created to provide visiting tourists with information to personally experience the crafts and culture of our region. Come see the new brochure and meet the artisans, farms, craft businesses, restaurants and lodging that are “Trail Sites” at an Open [...]

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COME OUTSIDE At GLEN ALTON

Friends of Glen Alton invites you to Come Outside and Play at Glen Alton Every Saturday July 9 – August 20 from 10 – noon Mud Pie Kitchen, Sprinklers, Giant Sand Pile, Creek Swimming and Kids Fishing plus a naturalist or historical activity/hike for older kids and adults. COME OUTSIDE THIS SUMMER .PDF For More [...]

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