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Salsa party coming to summer series
Jstop Latin Soul will bring the jazz and dance party to Floyd
from Roanoke on Thursday.
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Jstop Latin Soul performs.
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Robert Jospe Quartet
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Floyd residents and visitors will have a chance to slide into a salsa summer with a salsa dance party featuring Jstop Latin Soul and Robert Jospe Quartet.
Born in the Blue Ridge mountains of Roanoke and fueled by an obsession for Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jstop Latin Soul ignites the stage with a bold fusion of Latin grooves, blazing jazz, and gritty soul. Inspired by legends like Irékere, Papo Vázquez and Jerry González and the Fort Apache Band, Jstop honors the past while fearlessly pushing into the future—creating a sound that’s both powerful and fresh.
Jstop keeps audiences dancing while showcasing exceptional Afro-Cuban jazz.
Members include Joel Stopka on trombone and percussion, Brian Mesko on bass, Vladimir Espinosa on conga, bata and vocal, David Sandoval on bongos, cowbell and vocal, Willis Greenstreet on tenor and alto sax, Aaron Geller on guitar, Tom Floyd on piano, Jamiel Allen on synth and piano andDeWayne Peters on drums.
Robert Jospé Quartet offers an exciting instrumental mix of jazz, rock, pop and Latin styles. Featuring Robert Jospé on drums, the trio includes piano/keyboard and bass. The quartet includes guitar. Their repertoire consists of original works, standards from the American Song Book, pop and classic covers by Herbie Hancock, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Leonard Bernstein, James Taylor along with other well-known composers.
Also on Thursday, after the music ends, will be a special showing of Disney’s “How To Train Your Dragon.”
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Cool-season root vegetables, like carrots, can be left in the
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Cool-season root vegetables, like carrots, can be left in the
ground longer in cooler climates for an even sweeter flavor.
Family Fun Fest scheduled
Staff reports
The New River Health District will host its first Mid-Summer Family Fun Fest event on Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pulaski County Middle School.
The district is partnering with other local agencies and organizations to offer the community a one-stop shop to learn more about available programs and services and enjoy a day of fun.
Services to be offered include free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats, back-to-school immunizations, school physicals, sports physicals, free lunches and more. Immunizations and school physicals will be billed to insurance and sports physicals will be $40 each. Participants will also have a chance to learn more about the health district’s community outreach, its rabies and health food safety programs, septic and well services, emergency preparedness and more.
The NRHD wanted to offer community members of all ages a chance to connect with the wonderful programs and services available to support them, no matter where they are in life. This event offers programs and activities for young children through older adults, families and single individuals, as well as those with pets.
“We are all about meeting people where they are. We want our community to get to know us and all that we can offer by helping folks access programs and services that are here to support them,” said Noelle Bissell M.D., New River Health District director. “Whether it is difficult to take time away from work to take your child for back-to-school shots, or you just aren’t sure what programs are available to you, we want people to take advantage of this opportunity. We are bringing a lot of those resources and programs together at a time when we hope people can come and join us.”
The other goal of the event is to reinforce a sense of community – community between individuals – and also the sense of community where so many agencies and organizations are coming together to make themselves available to their fellow community members. “We want folks to come by, see what it is all about, share a meal, and feel valued and appreciated as a member of the NRV community,” said Dr. Bissell.
Upcoming programs at Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Happening now: Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program for ALL AGES is happening now at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library. Read and complete activities to win BIG prizes! Sign up in Beanstack or pick up a reading log at the library! https://mfrl.beanstack.org/
July 16- Dino Dig at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on July 16th at 10 am. Learn to think like paleontologists during a mock dig for dinosaur “bones,” touch fossils from different geological periods, and learn how fossils are formed. Presented by the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Recommended for ages 4-8. Registration Required for each person attending. Space limited due to the hands-on nature of the program.
July 16-Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, July 16th at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts.
July 18- Ukulele Learning and Jamming at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Saturday, July 18th at 10 am. Have a ukulele gathering dust at home? Now’s the perfect time to start playing! The first half hour will cover the basics or serve as a refresher. After that, enjoy a beginner-friendly jam session featuring classics from the ’60s through today’s pop favorites.
Floyd’s favorite ukulele instructor, Mim, will lead the program. No experience is necessary. Please bring your own instrument if you have one. A limited number of ukuleles will be available to borrow. Ages 13 and up are welcome.
July 18-Sensory Museum for Teens and Adults at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Saturday, July 18th at 1 pm. Sensory experiences can be helpful to regulate your system no matter your age! Drop in for a hands-on sensory museum with light, sound, tactile sensory stations and interactive games and activities. This event is free and open to ages 11+.
July 20- Meditation at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Monday, July 20th at 4 pm. Welcome to all: people who have never tried sitting meditation and people who have some experience in meditating and would like to share the experience and space with others. After a period of saying "hellos" and getting settled, we'll start a twenty-minute period of seated silence. After that, everyone is free to socialize and share if they wish. Chairs are available for folks who aren't comfortable sitting on the floor, but you're welcome to bring a yoga mat and/or cushion.
July 22- All Ages Storytime at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:30 am. Share stories, rhymes, music, and movement, and a craft as a family. Develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading.
July 22- Big and Little Social Club at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:15 am. Hang out and socialize after our regular story time with other caregivers and the little ones in their care. We'll put out toys for the tots although adults are welcome to play too!
July 22- Bingo at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 22nd at 2 pm. Fun and prizes!
July 23- Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, July 23rd at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts.
July 23- Bubble Brigade at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, July 23nd at 3 pm. This is a party like no other, complete with fun music and a foam cannon. This event will be held outside and will be rescheduled if there is poor weather. Participants are encouraged to dress accordingly and bring towels. All ages welcome. Contact spahl@mfrl.org for more information.
July 23-Not Just Anime Club for Teens at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, July 23rd at 5 pm. Watch Anime shows and movies with friends, listen to music, talk about Manga, and learn about Japanese culture and language. Snacks and activities provided. Optional: Bring something anime or manga related for "show and tell." For ages 11+. Meets the 4th Thursday each month.
July 24- Veterans Benefits Education for You and Your Family at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Friday, July 24th at 3 pm. Mountain Valor brings veteran benefits outreach directly to you. Our volunteer team helps veterans and their families with federal, state, and local services.
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