Community events:
Sept. 23
The Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Dept Chicken Barbecue will take place from 4-6 p.m. The $12 fee includes chicken, green beans, potatoes salad, dessert and water. Please check in with a Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department member to get a ticket.
Oct. 7
Grace Baptist Church will hold a movie and hotdog night that will be free to the community. The church will serve hot dogs, chips and have smores at 6 p.m. and the movie “The Star” at 7 p.m. It’s scheduled outside, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair. If the weather bad, the church will have it inside. The church will show the movie on an 18-foot screen.
Oct. 7
A baseball reunion will be at Waiteville Community Center at 12 p.m. It will be open to all old-timers who played baseball back in the day. A potluck dinner will be held.
Ongoing
Every Tuesday, Music Jam at Clifton’s Store Building, 158 Main Street from 6-8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own instrument and chair. Cheese (like Clifton’s!) and snacks served. See the progress made and make a donation to complete the renovation of this town landmark. Sponsored by Craig County Historical Society.
Feeding southwest Virgnia will be offering food twice a month on the second and third Wednesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., respectively. All community members are welcome to purchase fresh produce and other canned and boxed items. EBT recipients receive 50% off their fruits and vegetables.
Booster Club of Craig Schools meet on the third Monday of each month in the school cafeteria at 6 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend and to join to support the kids of Craig County as they need the participation of more people.
Every Friday. Craig County Genealogy Library is open 1 to 4 p.m. 152 Main Street. High school annuals, family histories and genealogy resources. Contact 540-864-7023.
-The New Castle Record
