Events

CHRISTMAS CANTATA  -Mt.Vale United Methodist Church, Sunday, January 10th at 6:00PM.  3350 Meadow Creek Road, Galax, VA.

“I Hear The Prophet Callin’” by Pepper Choplin is a musical featuring folk music to celebrate the Christmas story from prophesies to fulfillment.  You will hear those distinct musical flavors:  Appalachian, Irish, Latin, Cajun and Early American.  Our prayer is that this musical will serve you as you celebrate the story anew.
We will have a Candlelight Service immediately following the Cantata.

I almost missed the announcement of Stevie Wonder's designation as a UN-Messenger of Peace. That lead to the page - http://www.un.org/sg/mop/ - a most agreeable lot.

Independence, VA –The January 18^th Grayson Landcare meeting, which will be held at 7 pm at the 1908 Courthouse in Independence, Virginia, will feature a presentation by Zachary Olinger, a forester with the Virginia Department of Forestry.  Olinger will discuss a new sustainable forest management program for forest landowners called the “Extreme Forest Makeover” program.

A conversation about God and heaven and faith based on William Paul Young's bestseller. Everyone is welcome to come and share thoughts, observations, and questions.

Smokehouse, Galax, 1 PM, January 27, 2010

Sponsored by Pastor Tony Lowe - Fancy Gap Friends Fellowship and Rev. Barbara and Jim Tarvid - Interfaith Fellowship - Independence

Cathy is pictured above in the Snowman Sweat Shirt. Nestled here with her are 4 daughters and her husband. Her Mother, Sister, Nieces and Nephews are in the background. Her Son was not available fo the photograph. And of course Hunter, her Grandson and light of her life is in the red sweater :)

Cathy Soria is DanDan's Cousin and needs your help!

Bad weather date should this event be moved is Saturday February 6, 2010 same times.

There is a $5.00 cover for everyone who attends. There will be Pinto Beans, Hot Dogs with the fixins, dessert, drink and Pulled Pork Sandwiches provided at the event.

This is a silent auction event and all proceeds go to the Soria family to help meet household bills and medical care for Cathy. Please ask for donations from your employers whether they be monitary or otherwise. Gift Certificates can be autioned off as well.

You can take these items to Skyview Baptist Church (Fancy Gap) or bring them by The Galax Smokehouse at 101 N. Main St. Galax, VA. 24333

If you are dropping an item off for donation please make sure your name and or the name of the business donating it is on the item.

Galax area. Arabian-Quarter horse cross. Early teens. Gelding. Excellent health. Really likes getting doughnuts, apples and carrots.

I'm not riding anymore and maintenance is an issue. $500

Email tarvid@ls.net or call 276-601-1504 to arrange a visit.

In the Christian Calendar, 40 days after the birth of Jesus when Jesus was presented at the temple by Joseph and Mary and "they" were purified. The cross quarter day midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox celebrated in Irish, Celtic, Wiccan and Pagan traditions. Secularized in the United States as Ground Hog Day.

"Jack" is a stray who showed up at a home in Galax, VA & the woman cannot keep him but does not want to have to send poor Jack to the pound. She says he is very very friendly........just a sweet boy looking for some warmth & food in this cold, cold weather. She guesses Jack is a young boy maybe around 1 to 2yrs old. He is medium sized with medium long hair.