Around the County

You may qualify for free job training: MECC/Plugged in Pharmacy Technician 10 week evening courses Feb. 4-May 13, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Dickenson Center for Education and Research/Clintwood. Earn 13 college credits and multiple certification. For Virginia residents 18 years of age or older. For more information call MECC at 276/523-7456. Space is limited. Apply for financial aid now.

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).   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: WHO on Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $6 adults age 12 and over, $1 children age two through 11. Call 276/679-3541 for information.