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The Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County recently issued the following announcement.
What's Happening in Smyth County, Virginia
We Need your Help! Volunteer today!
The Smyth County Tourism Center in Chilhowie is now open! People stop by almost daily to learn about our area. You can help us and them as a volunteer tourism ambassador. Work 9 am - 1 pm or 1 - 5 pm one day per week or every other week. To volunteer, call Trish at 423-774-4644 or email the Chamber office.
Upcoming Events in Chilhowie, Virginia
Blood Drive for 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Thursday, Sept. 9 11 am - 5 pm
Chilhowie Public Library
Chilhowie Library is hosting a blood drive to honor all first responders for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. This will also be the opening day of our exhibition September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed The World. Call 276-646-3404 for information or schedule an appointment at RedCross.org
September 11 Exhibit
Chilhowie Public Library
Thursday, Sept. 9 11:00 am
Chilhowie Library is excited to announce its participation in an upcoming exhibit - September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World. This educational exhibition presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. It will open September 9th at 11:00 am and be on display at the library throughout the month of September.
Learn more here.
Chilhowie Farmer's Market
Every Thursday 4 - 7 pm
Come out to the Will Walker Farmer's Market to get the freshest produce from local farmers.
Check out a Playaway today at the Chilhowie Public Library
What are “playaways”? Cool tablets pre-loaded with learning games and activities! Available for all age groups. No internet required. Learn more here.
Chilhowie Branch Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Friday, Saturday: 11 am - 2 pm
Smyth County Public Libraries now fully open
All library branches are now fully open and all services have resumed. All visitors are required to wear masks. Curbside service will continue to be available and should be arranged with each branch. Outdoor lockers are now available at all branches for 24/7 pickup of reserved library materials.
Win an Apple at the Apple Festival
Check out materials from the Chilhowie Public Library or join the Friends of Chilhowie Public Library during the month of September and you can enter a drawing to win an iPad which will be awarded by random drawing on Sept. 24 For more info, check out this link.
Miss Chilhowie Apple Festival Beauty Pagent
Saturday, Sept. 18
There will be changes in this year's pagent due to Covid-19 restrictions. For more information email Mrs. Karla Little-Campbell.
Chilhowie Apple Festival
September 24, 25, 26
The Festival will be "Covid Modified." Details and schedule of events available on our web page at this link. Any communication should be sent by email to chilhowieapplefestival@gmail.com
Town of Chilhowie is Hiring
The town of Chilhowie has a full-time opening for Public Works Operator and is hiring now. Learn about the requirements for this position, the benefits, and how to apply here.
St. Clairs Chilhowie Senior Citizens Group Now Meeting
1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 am
The St. Clairs Chilhowie Senior Citizens Group is now meeting in person in the Town of Chilhowie Community Room
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Come out and join us.
Upcoming Events in Konnarock, Virginia
Blue Ridge Discovery Center Wetland Restoration Project
Thursday & Friday, Sept. 16 - 17 9 am - 4 pm
Volunteers needed to help install LOTS of plants for this wetland restoration project. Any help for any length of time on these two days will be greatly appreciated. Bring a lunch, a water bottle, hand trowels, spade shovels, garden gloves, and wear waterproof boots! For more, contact sleonard@blueridgediscoverycenter.org
Upcoming Events in Marion, Virginia
Patriot Day 9/11 Remembrance
Saturday, September 11
12 noon
Marion Fire Hall
"In Honor and Remembrance: 20th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11" will be held at the Marion Fire Hall on Main Street at 12 noon.
Marion Farmer's Market
Saturday 8 am - Noon
Shop Local! Shop fresh! The Farmer's Market is located at the corner of Cherry and Town Streets. Follow the Farmer's Market on Facebook at this link.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, Sept. 11 8 am - 2 pm
Park Place Drive-in Theatre
Do your fall cleaning and sell your stuff. Set-up start at 7 am. 20' x 20' spaces are $10. Bring your own tables and tents. Park Place Drive-In is located at 301 Park Blvd., Marion. For more info, click here.
Happening at Hungry Mother State Park
Free events unless price indicated
Wednesday, Sept. 8
- 6 pm Paddle in the Park, $6 per person. Must pre-register, be at least 8 years old and wear closed-toed shoes.
- 7:30 pm Let's Get to the Bottom of this (Lake)
Thursday, Sept. 9
- 7:30 pm Bat Wagon. Please pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 10
- 7:30 pm Lighting of the Lake - A tribute for National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor 9/11 victims and our country's veterans. Donations will be accepted and will go to Friends of Hungry Mother and VFW Post 4667.
Saturday, Sept. 11
- 9 am What's SUP with Paddling, $10 per person. Must pre-register by Friday, Sept. 10 at 4 pm.
- 9 am Girl Scouts Love State Parks $5 Register at this link so you will have a Tree Promise badge.
Sunday, Sept. 12
- 9 am Fall Foliage Kayak Tour. Must be 8 years or older. Please pre-register. $10/person
- 1 pm Leaf it to Trees, Burson Campground
For details on each activity, click here.
Christmas Card Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 12 1 - 5 pm
Sunday, Sept. 19 1 - 5 pm
The Henderson
Join Catherine in The Burke Print Shop and create your own custom Christmas Cards! Create your own design, learn about using type as image or utilize our collection of images. Learn about our vintage 1950's Christmas and New Year's gellee print process and create something VERY unique. Cost of the class is $45 and includes 10 cards/envelopes. Additional cards/envelopes available for purchase.
For Sept. 12 class, RSVP here..
For Sept. 19 class, RSVP here.
SWVMHI Career Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 14 1 - 6 pm
340 Bagley Circle, Marion
Jobs available in food services, security, nursing and more. Sign-on bonuses offered. Offers will made during the event or within 24 hours. Masks are required. To see available positions, visit this link.
Art League Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 14 5:30 pm
The Henderson
Join this community group to promote the arts and art education in our community and schools. This is also the group that plans and conducts the Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival each year.
Friends of Hungry Mother State Park Thursday, Sept. 16 6 pm
Lakeview Event Facility
The mission of the Friends of Hungry Mother is to conserve and enhance recreational, cultural, historical and natural resources of the park and adjoining highways and byways. Come join us at Lakeview Event Facility (formerly The Restaurant) and support our local park. For more information, click here.
Drop Spindle Class & Basic Wool Spinning Class
by Appointment
Taught by Linda Akers, fiber artist. Classes are $25 and include all materials. Contact Linda at 540-320-7968 or yarnsofyarb@yahoo.com
Beginning Pottery Class Wednesday and Monday
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Each 5-week class is limited to 4 students. Cost is $125 and includes all supplies and firings. Learn more at thehenderson.org/calendar
Music Jam every Monday 6 pm
The Henderson's Monday Night Adult Music Jam is back! Come make some music or listen to some.
Ballet Class for Ages 3 - 4
Mondays 5 - 7 pm
Sarah Reedy will teach ballet Monday evenings for ages 3-4 in the upstairs auditorium. Contact Catherine for information.
Watercolor Class
Every Saturday & Monday 10 am
Open class. All levels of experience welcome, but adults only please. $10 per class, supplies provided. No RSVP or registration needed.
Letterpress Workshop every Sunday 1 - 4 pm
Hang out and learn the craft of printing or work on your own for a $35 shop fee.
Lola's at the Lincoln
September Featured Artist:
Kathy Baumgarner
Kathy has loved art as long as she can remember. She taught Art at Marion Primary for 3 years. She has created art with a variety of mediums. She is part of the Saturday morning watercolor class at The Henderson. Visit Lola's for a selection of Kathy's work.
Pottery Class Thursdays in September
The Ford Studios
Learn hand-building techniques by making two textured plates. No experience needed. Class is limited to 4 people. Cost is $50 and includes all materials. Must pre-register at this link.
Hungry Mother State Park is Hiring!
Hungry Mother has openings for a Volunteer Coordinator, an Event Coordinator, and other positions. To learn details and how to apply, visit
Check out a Playaway today at the Marion Public Library
What are “playaways”? Cool tablets pre-loaded with learning games and activities! Available for all age groups. No internet required. Learn more here.
Smyth County Public Libraries now fully open
All library branches are now fully open and all services have resumed. All visitors are required to wear masks. Curbside service will continue to be available and should be arranged with each branch. Outdoor lockers are now available at all branches for 24/7 pickup of reserved library materials.
Marion Branch Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 12 noon - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Upcoming Events in Saltville
Get a Free Children's Book!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month and to celebrate, the Saltville Library is giving away FREE books to children! Come by the library and sign up for a new library card or use your existing card to check out a book. For more info, click here.
Smyth County Public Libraries now fully open
All library branches are now fully open and all services have resumed. All visitors are required to wear masks. Curbside service will continue to be available and should be arranged with each branch. Outdoor lockers are now available at all branches for 24/7 pickup of reserved library materials.
Saltville Branch Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday: 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, Friday: Closed
Thursday: 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 11 am -4 pm
Check out a Playaway today at the Saltville Public Library
What are “playaways”? Cool tablets pre-loaded with learning games and activities! Available for all age groups. No internet required. Learn more here.
Upcoming Events in Sugar Grove
Rye Valley Ruritan 75th Anniversary Community Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 18 12 - 4 pm
Sugar Grove Ball Field
Come out and bring the family for some free family fun. Bounce houses, kids games with prizes, food and much more.
Cabin Creek Bluegrass Band at 2 pm. For more information, click here.
Regional and Virtual Upcoming Events
Live, Love, & Work in Virginia Virtual Hiring Event
Tuesday, Sept. 14 1 - 5 pm
Companies in our area are open for business and ready to put you to work. See what's available and apply at this link. Register now to get helpful resources for resume building and job seeking. Hosted by the Virginia Employment Commission.
Free Virtual Workshops on Selling to Virginia
Marketing from a Distance
Wednesday Sept. 15 10 - 11 am
Details and registration at this link.
After you register using the links above, you will receive an email with information for joining the meeting.
Job Fair
Thursday, Sept. 16 9 am - Noon
Wytheville Meeting Center
333 Community Blvd, Wytheville, VA 24382
Looking for a job? Come meet employers who are looking for you!
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