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Farmers Collective learns about programs designed to help meet property planning needs

Farmers Collective learns about programs designed to help meet property planning needs

All community members are invited to join the Collective for these educational conversations. The organizers hope that these presentations will inform residents about what programs are available to them through local agencies, along with how to apply for the mentioned opportunities.

Growing strong: Floyd Arts and Crafts Festival marks 50 years

Growing strong: Floyd Arts and Crafts Festival marks 50 years

Seven-year-old Gwayla Yard-Gralla, likely the youngest vendor in attendance, was selling her handmade, woven potholders. “Do you like to cook?” was her marketing line that drew in customers.

16 Hands members and guests artists to host open studios this month

16 Hands members and guests artists to host open studios this month

Visitors who are drawn to Floyd to experience the fall 16 Hands Studio Tour are encouraged to stay the night and experience the community’s warm hospitality, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, and enjoy the crisp mountain air while discovering one-of-a-kind art pieces.

FCA celebrates 30 years of creativity and community

FCA celebrates 30 years of creativity and community

Executive Director Keela Dooley-Marshall said "sustainability is key" in planning the future of the Center, noting that officials are working on a master site plan, preparing to go solar, and launching a new endowment to "secure the future" of the barn.

Annual Cunningham Guitar Raffle benefits Handmade Music School mission

Annual Cunningham Guitar Raffle benefits Handmade Music School mission

The wood used for the top of this year's featured guitar is old-growth red spruce from a Hurricane Helene salvaged, blowdown tree from the high country of Grayson County. This tree was over 200 years old.

Yard sale provides tuition assistance for local school

Yard sale provides tuition assistance for local school

"The yard sale is a fantastic opportunity to find unique treasures and support a vital cause: providing tuition assistance for Blue Mountain School students," organizers said in a statement earlier this week.

Citizens sets annual meeting for next month

Citizens sets annual meeting for next month

Anyone needing a proxy can stop by Citizens’ office weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon, to make arrangements.