Around the County

Lonesome Pine Regional Library Meetings: Nov. 7 Finance Committee at 12:30 p.m. and the Board of Trustees at 1 p.m. at the Wise County Public Library.

Binns Counts Community Center: Christmas applications are now available for children ages birth to 14. They must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 26, 2019. For more information call 276/870-7051.

Dickenson County Lions Annual Veterans Day Dinner: Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Clintwood Community Center. Menu: Soup beans, corn bread, potatoes, sour kraut and weiners, cole slaw, southern greens, meat balls, drinks and dessert.

Ervinton Elementary 2nd Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair: Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be hotdogs, homemade candies, pumpkin rolls, paintings, quilts, homemade chocolate covered peanuts, primitive woodworking, wood burning, circuit vinyl crafts, Paparazzi Jewelry, handmade aprons, decorative dishtowels, plastic bag holders, gift baskets, lap blankets, Frosty Bite, family photos by Photogenius and a lot more. There are still tables available. The cost is $10 per table and if you are interested you can contact the school at 276/835-8423 to reserve a table.

Haysi Community Library Workshops: Nov. 19 at noon Quilters Social. Bring your current project to work on as we enjoy socializing together and learning from each other. Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. Kitchen Chalk Board. Paint will be provided. You will need to bring acrylic picture frame of your choice and orientation (portrait or landscape). You can find these at Wal Mart, Dollar Store, etc. If you have questions about the workshops you may call 276/865-4851.

Haysi Community Library: Little Pine Learners; Little Pine Storytime for ages 3-5 each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Little Pine Toddlertime for 2 year olds and their caregiver Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Little Pines Mothergoose for those under the age of 2 and their caregiver on Fridays at 11:30 a.m.

Jonnie B Deel Library Little Pine Learners: Baby Sprouts; up to age 2, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. Little Pines; ages 2 to 5, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m.

Second Printing of Dickenson County Historical Society’s cookbook: “A Taste of the Hills and Hollers of Virginia’s Baby - Dickenson County, Virginia.” has been received and will be available, for a limited time, while supplies last, at a special, discounted, “holiday” price of $55. (which includes sales tax).  It would make a great Mother’s Day or great Father’s Day gift! If ordering to have mailed, postage must be added.  For more info, please contact the Historical Society at dchs1880@gmail.com or 276-926-6355. If no answer, please leave a message and one of our volunteers will return your call.   Or call Edith Faye Redden at 276-926-4117.

Country Cabin II in Norton features: Benny Jones & CMT Country on Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $6 adults age 12 and over, $1 children age two through 11. Call 276/679-3541 for information.