Giles County Trail Center Concept Original Post from NRVRC Updates The New River Valley Regional Commission is excited to partner with Friends of Southwest Virginia and Giles County on the development of a new River/Trail Center. The project will break ground this Fall on the grounds of historic Mountain Lake property. The Center is anticipated to serve as a nucleus for information...
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The Palisades Restaurant | “Escape to The Palisades Restaurant” Written & Submitted by Justin Smith There is nothing more enjoyable than eating a good meal. Well, at least I think that. Having grown up in Giles County my whole life, I’ve seen restaurants come and go, but I have never seen something like The Palisades Restaurant and how it has changed the...
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Shaena Muldoon receives Jim Wordsworth Award- Restaurateur of the Year [caption id="attachment_26701" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Barry Biggar, Ordinary Awards Co-Chair, Shaena Muldoon, Restaurateur of the Year, Debbie Donehey, Ordinary Awards Co-Chair the night of the awards.[/caption] VRLTA Announces 17 Honorees at 4th Annual Dinner at The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa | Short Pump Richmond, Va The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA)...
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Family READS Program at Pearisburg Public Library Family READS | A Reading Skills and English Learning Program for Families PARENTS will strengthen their reading and English skills, and learn how to read with their children! CHILDREN ages 3-8 will do fun educational activities! (Siblings welcome). FAMILIES will get free dinner! Family READS (Reading and English to Achieve Dreams and Success) will be held weekly at the Pearisburg Public Library. 7...
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[caption id="attachment_26405" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] New River Valley Regional Commission, Draper Mercantile, Roanoke, Portrait, Event Photographer, 5.11.16, mattrossphotography.com[/caption] A whole summer of music and jams at Kairos! Join us to enjoy local old-time, bluegrass, and string music on the porch at Ed's Place. Bring your own instruments to join in a group jam session following our host band's performance (or just hang...
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Giles County is Virginia’s Mountain Playground™. It is also the place to play, stay, love, and enjoy and that is just what will be showcased at the second Giles Community Film Screening Night on April 26th. Many film and productions crews have found Giles to be a special place to work including feature films like Dirty Dancing, and Wish You...
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Located just 20 minutes from most points in Blacksburg, The Palisades Restaurant, voted Best Restaurant in Southwest Virginia by readers of Virginia Living Magazine from 2012 – 2017, is currently preparing for our busy season and hiring the following positions: ServerSous ChefLine CookPastry Cook Ideal candidates will have the energy and enthusiasm to join a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. We...
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By: Teresa Fletcher My friend Melanie has an awesome dog named Sparky. Like most dogs, Sparky likes to go for walks with Melanie and since I like to go for walks also, we decided to go to Mill Creek and take a walk together. Getting to Mill Creek is relatively easy, which is one of the many reasons that it’s one...
Read MoreABINGDON, VA – Friends of Southwest Virginia and ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network announced today their 2nd Annual “Spring Break Blitz” to be held during the first two weeks in March. 21 public meetings throughout Southwest Virginia will take place March 1st - March 13th to orient communities to the services and programs of the organization. Friends of Southwest Virginia represents 19 counties,...
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The Crooked Road Opens Cultural Event Applications for the 2019 Mountains of Music Homecoming Nine Extraordinary Days of Concerts and Cultural Events Along The Crooked Road Abingdon, VA: The Crooked Road has opened the application period for Cultural Events for the 5th annual Mountains of Music Homecoming, June 7-15, 2019. Cultural and civic organizations, colleges, churches, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to submit applications...
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