Got skits? We do!

The excitement is building for Floyd County Skit Night—a great Floyd tradition that is being revived again this year by students at Blue Mountain School.

Skit Night gives you an opportunity to perform in front of a friendly audience. Talent is optional. You can perform whatever you want: rehearsed skits, improv, spoken word, poetry slams, singing, dancing, music, acrobatics, juggling, forensics, stand-up comedy—anything is possible, and that is the charm of Skit Night. So long as you walk off the stage feeling fulfilled, you have succeeded at Skit Night. (more…)

Jim Scott

For more than three decades, composer/guitarist/singer/activist JIM SCOTT has made it his business to create and perform music that celebrates peace, justice and the earth. His songs, poetry and short stories address our common concerns with insight and gentle wit.

James Durst

For all his varied professional background—including tenure with the Paul Winter Consort—it is Jim’s lyrical songs that remain his most memorable offering. He transforms his audience into an intimate gathering with a guitar skill and disarming presence that inspires and uplifts.

Quietly traversing the planet as a touring artist since 1965, JAMES DURST has performed for rapt audiences of every age in all 50 states and more than 200 cities in 45 countries, and most recently, numerous times in India and Israel. (more…)

Descendants of John King (1759-1843) will hold a family reunion at Claytor Lake in Dublin, Va., May 24, 2014. Many family members currently live in Floyd County.

Family members from Ohio to Florida to California will be represented at the reunion, which will in include a catered picnic and activities throughout the day. The reunion will take place at the Water’s Edge Marina Meeting Facility, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084. (more…)

Come and enjoy a night of live music and great stories with nationally renowned Appalachian folk singer-song writer Andrew McKnight. Feast your eyes on paintings by Felta Virginia and your taste buds on free hors d’oeuvres, and wine.

We will be auctioning a spectacular, beautifully framed, oil painting by Felta of The Pink Lady Slipper – a favorite Appalachian wildflower. (more…)

Plenty! is hosting a fundraiser and hunger awareness event on Saturday evening, March 15 from 6-9pm. We want to encourage participation of food pantries and agencies in Floyd County to talk about improving our efforts to feed all our residents.

The evening is meant to engage folks in conversation and education so we will all leave with a sense of energy about getting healthy food to everyone in our county. In the promotion of the event we are asking people to try a “food stamp challenge” of eating on a food stamp budget for one week and incorporating as many healthy items as possible. Those who sign up for the challenge will be invited to write and talk about their experience. We also hope to have some people who are regularly using food stamps to supplement their budget for food as part of our panel. (more…)

You could help get a kid to New Orleans simply by eating the great cuisine at Floyd’s 5th Ball—Blue Mountain School’s signature fundraiser. Former House of Blues Lead Saucier Jason Loftus is leading the Blue Mountain High School Culinary Arts class in preparing all the food for this year’s event, and all catering proceeds are going towards a trip to New Orleans for the students!

And the gourmet delights don’t end there, event sponsors Parkway Brewing Company, Villa Appalaccia and Buffalo Mountain Kombucha are on board to provide the drinks.

Of course it’s not all about gourmandizing. Crazy costumes, great live music, a comprehensive auction, and awesome prizes all combine to make this the funnest fundraiser this side of the Bayou. Meanwhile, the Kiddy Gras pajama party—held on the same site—allows the whole family to have fun at this 18+ event. (more…)

Through January 30th, the Jacksonville Center will have works on exhibit from Floyd High School art students.

For more information about The Jacksonville Center visit jacksonvillecenter.org or call 540-745-2784. Located at 220 Parkway Lane South in Floyd, ½ mile south of the stoplight on Route 8. Regular business hours are Monday to Saturday, 10AM – 5PM and Sunday, Noon – 5PM.

Can’t get to the DMV?

DMV is coming to you!

The mobile DMV will be at the Floyd County Court House from 9am to 4pm on January 8th.

Floyd residents will have a to see and hear “Western Highways” by Randolph Walker and Marian McConnell on the weekend before Thanksgiving.

“Western Highways” is a new CD and also the title of a multimedia show by the folk-rock duo.

The multimedia show, featuring slides of landmarks such as Monument Valley, Route 66 and the Painted Desert, will be presented at Floyd Country Store on Saturday, Nov. 23, noon-1:30 pm, as part of Americana Afternoons.

“Western Highways” is a trip through time and space, evoking the open spaces, imagery and mythology of the American West through rock and folk-rock songs and instrumentals featuring vocal harmony, harmonica, acoustic and electric guitar. (more…)

It’s that time again for the Floyd Ghost Tour!

2013 Tour Schedule

Tours take place on Friday and Saturday nights in October, and the first weekend of November

Friday, October 4th at 7 PM & Saturday, October 5th at 7 PM
Friday, October 11th at 7 & 8 PM & Saturday, October 12th at 7 & 8 PM
Friday, October 18th at 7 & 8 PM & Saturday, October 19th at 7 & 8 PM
Friday, October 25th at 7 & 8 PM & Saturday, October 26th at 7 & 8 PM
Friday, November 1st at 7 PM & Saturday, November 2nd at 7 PM

No reservations are required! (more…)