Christmas at the Major Graham Mansion – Select Sundays in November and December 2011. www.MajorGrahamMansion.com or 276-284-0005.
Town of Wytheville Crystal Springs Recreation Area – Dawn to Dusk; Camping & Backpacking; Track Trails; Directions from Main St., follow Rt., 21 South approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Pump Hollow Rd., Follow Pump Hollow Rd. 1 mile. Parking area on left. 276-223-3378; www.kidsinparks.com
Bland and Wytheville Farmers Markets - Both markets will be open 9 am till 1 pm, every Saturday, June through October. wythevillefarmersmarket@live.com
Red Barn Bluegrass every Friday night through October. Music starts at 7 PM. Admission only $4. http://pleasanthillfarm.com or 276-637-0252
Learn Today Lead Tomorrow (LTLT) After School Program of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is now accepting student registrations for the 2010-2011 school year. 276- 228-9515 or www.learntodayleadtomorrow.org
Beagle Ridge Herb Farm - Open Thursday - Sunday 10-5. Display gardens showcase herb collections, herb and perennials plants available for sale. www.beagleridgeherbfarm.com
Wolf Creek Indian Village – 10 am – 5 pm, Monday-Saturday. Interpretive guides lead you on an exploration of living archeology and teach skills such as gardening, cooking, tanning of hides, basket weaving, flint knapping. June 20 – September 10 “Picturing America: Virginia Style” Museum Exhibit of Basketry & Pottery 1500 AD to present.
Wythe-Bland Animal Welfare League - Local animal welfare service group dedicated to education, awareness, and community service. 276.613.3695
Earthganic Greenhouse – Seasonal flowers and vegetables. 276.228.2386. 1135 W. Lee Hwy. Wytheville, VA www.earthganic-greenhouse.com
Fort Chiswell Mansion Tours – Saturday’s, 1 – 5 pm. The Mansion at Fort Chiswell, 325 Factory Outlet Drive, Max Meadows, VA. $10 pp. 304-323-5435 www.fortchiswellmansion.com
HOG - Every 3rd Saturday, Old Dominion Chapter of HOG (Harley Owners Group) & Ladies of Harley meet at HDW at 10 am
Town of Wytheville Museums – The Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum and The Thomas J. Boyd Museum, located at 205 and 295 Tazewell St. are open for tours Tuesday – Friday and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 am – 5 pm (last tour at 3:30). 276-223-3457.
African American Heritage Museum – Wytheville Training School Cultural Center. 410 E. Franklin St., Wytheville. Free. Featuring photos and exhibits with emphasis on African American education. 276-625-0042
Jam Sessions at Ceres - sponsored by Ceres Ruritan Club at the Ceres Community Center, 7 pm, every Saturday. All Bluegrass musicians are welcome to come and perform before a live audience. Food available.
Wine tastings, tours – Visit West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery on US-52 South in Fort Chiswell for daily tastings of their wines. Open year-round, Mon-Sat 11 am to 6 pm and Sun 1 pm to 6 pm. www.westwindwine.com or 276.699.2020.
Major Graham Mansion & Graham Ghosts and Graves Ghost Walk Tours – Select Sunday & Monday afternoons and evenings May 1 – August 2011. www.MajorGrahamMansion.com or 276-284-0006.
Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum - 145 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA. The museum is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. Birthplace guided tours on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 am. www.edithbollingwilson.org or 276-22Edith (276-223-3484).
The Edith Bolling Wilson Tour – 3rd Saturday of each month. 10 am – 4 pm. A self-guided tour following the footsteps of the First Lady. Tour includes: The Thomas J. Boyd Museum, The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum and St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Gerta’s House of Music Jam held every Tuesday evening @ 6:30. Listen to some of the area’s most talented musicians play bluegrass, old time, country and gospel. All musicians and fans welcome! Concessions, large dance area, no smoking and no alcohol. Located on EXIT 77 off I-81, on the service road down from the Wilco/Hess Truckstop. 276-617-1166
INTERSTATE BINGO! One guaranteed $1000 game every Saturday night ! Doors open at 4 pm, EARLYBIRD games start @ 6pm and REGULAR games @ 6:45. Sponsored by the Brock Hughes Free Clinic in Wytheville. Concessions available, Free coffee, Door prizes and Friendly Atmosphere! Located in the REAR building at Gerta’s House of Music on EXIT 77 off I-81 down from the Wilco /Hess Truckstop. 276 223-0558
Fort Chiswell Animal Park - 276-637-6754 or www.fortchiswellanimalpark.com
Bingo - Every Saturday night at the Rural Retreat American Legion Post Home located at 307 Frye Avenue in Rural Retreat. Doors open at 5 pm. Sponsored by American Legion Post 229.
Auctions - Every Thursday and Saturday nights at 6:30 pm. Weese Auction Co. Inc, 4502 Grayson Turnpike, 276-686-4575. www.weeseauctionco.com
Bingo - Every Wednesday, 5 pm, Old Recreation Center on Fourth Street. Sponsored by the American Legion Post #9.
Bland American Legion – Meets third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm, Bland County Court House.
E.Lee Trinkle Regional Visitors Center – 975 Tazewell St., Wytheville. 877-347-8307. Open 9 – 5 seven days a week.
People Incorporated Financial Services Available - www.businesstart.org
Tourism Business Assistance: Virginia Tourism Corporation provides FREE assistance and other services to tourism related businesses. rrose@virginia.org, 276-322-2044, or kbarker@virginia.org, 276-466-8772
Small Business Counseling: Virginia Department of Business Assistance, provides FREE business sales growth, government procurement and business development counseling. 276-676-3768 or sandy.ratliff@vdba.virginia.gov
FREE GED Classes - Locations in Wythe and Bland Counties. Please call 800-322-7748 for more information. Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education Program
Wytheville Community Center – Come spend the day!! Day, month and year passes available. Visit our website for additional information at http://rec.wytheville.org.
Trout Fly Fishing and Spin Casting – April – September 2011. W.W. Ranch, Grahams Forge. www.VirginiaGuidedFhishing.com or 276-284-0006.
The Wytheville Training School Cultural Center will add Saturday hours beginning May 28 - Sept. 3 from Noon - 4 pm. At the center, visit the African American Heritage Museum (Free Admission). Free public access to computers to check email, search internet, etc. Open M-Th, 10 am - 5 pm. Located at 410 East Franklin St., Wytheville. 276-625-0042 for more information.
Big Walker Mountain National Scenic Byway
Virginia Birding Trail
Jefferson National Forest
New River Trail State Park and Historic Shot Tower
Monster Rock Trail
Seven Sisters Trail
Crystal Springs Recreation Area
GENEALOGY RESEARCH
Wythe/Grayson Public Library
300 e. Monroe St., Wytheville
MWF 9 – 5:30, TTh 9-8, Sat., 9-5
276-228-4951
Wytheville Community College Kegley Library
1000 E. Main St., Wytheville
M-F 8 – 5, call for appointment
276-223-4700
Wythe County Courthouse
345 S., Fourth St., Wytheville
M-F 9-5, 276-223-6050
Bland County Courthouse
Main St., Bland
M-F 9-5, 276-688-4562
Bland County Historical Society
P. O. Box 416, Bland
Wythe County Historical Society
115 W. Spiller St., Wytheville
276-228-6061
Wythe County Genealogical & Historical Association
115 E. Main St., Wytheville, M 12-5, WThF 10-4
276-228-2445 www.wythecogha.org
If you would like annual events included in the Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events, please call 276-223-3365 or email the information to wwbchamber@wytheville.org.