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Pets of the Week
Pets of the Week
Elvis
Onyx
Black foster cats matter! Elvis and Onyx are as different as night...and night!
Elvis is a hunk a hunk of burning love! With a sleek black coat and a little white patch on his chest, and a chatty song to sing, this handsome man is looking for his forever home. Elvis was found as a stray and he is as sweet as can be. All our volunteers say Elvis is a lover boy, as we would expect him to be with that name! He is about five years old, neutered, negative for FIV and feline leukemia and up to date on vaccines. You can't help falling in love with Elvis! This boy is ready for your home to be his forever home.
Onyx is solid black with vibrant yellow eyes, young, neutered, tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia, and up to date on vaccines. Onyx was a bit timid and trying hard to make sense of what shelter life is all about, but he has really become a friendly boy. He is a cat of few words for those who don't appreciate 'chatty' cats, and wants a permanent home so he can just settle in.
Call the Floyd County Humane Society at 540-745-7207 for information.
Empty Bowls event to fight childhood hunger
The Empty Bowls event fighting hunger returns for the 15th year
on April 26 at the high school.
Submitted photo
The Floyd Empty Bowls event returns for a 15th year with handcrafted bowls and community support, all benefiting efforts to address childhood hunger. Presented by the Rotary Club of Floyd County, the event will take place on Sunday, April 26, at Floyd County High School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement in communities across the world that raises funds for food-related charitable efforts. At Floyd’s event, guests are invited to enjoy a simple meal of homemade soup and bread provided by community volunteers, served in handcrafted, food-safe bowls made and donated by local artisans. Guests may keep their bowl as a reminder of the event’s purpose and its support of children in Floyd County.
Proceeds from the event will benefit New River Community Action’s Floyd County Backpack Program, which provides weekend food support for children who might otherwise go without. The program currently distributes an average of 3,000 meals per month to students from low-income families and operates at an estimated cost of $800 per week. Since its beginning in 2007, the program has provided over 600,000 meals to children during the school year. The backpack program is volunteer-based; Floyd Rotary members assemble the weekly food bags for each student’s backpack on Wednesdays.
The event is supported by top-level sponsors Buffalo Mountain Ziplines and Thomas & Wall Real Estate, with significant in-kind contributions from Floyd Center for the Arts and New River Community Action.
“Empty Bowls continues to be a meaningful tradition in Floyd. The event reflects how this community responds to a real need,” said Karin Grosshans, a Floyd Rotary member and part of the organizing team. “People show up, share a simple meal, and directly support children who depend on the Backpack Program.”
Tickets may be purchased online athttps://newrivercommunityaction.org/empty-bowls-2026-tickets/ or at the door while bowls and soups last. Tickets for a meal with a handcrafted bowl are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 6–12. A reduced-price option without a handmade bowl is also available at $15 for adults and $10 for children, with a compostable bowl provided for the meal. Children five and under are admitted free (no handmade bowl included). Early arrival is encouraged, as bowl selection is first-come, first-served.
Event updates and additional information can be found on the “Floyd Empty Bowls” Facebook page. For information about the New River Community Action’s Floyd County Backpack Program, please visit NewRiverCommunityAction.org.
Upcoming programs at Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
April 16- Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, April 16th at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts!
April 18-Learn about Becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Saturday, April 18th at 1 pm. Passionate about protecting the planet? Excited to learn more about the environment? Ready to share your knowledge and inspire others? Come learn how you can join a thriving community of nature lovers in the New River Valley.
April 19- Floyd Writing Critique Group at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Sunday, April 19th at 2 pm. Meetings focus on constructive feedback. One week ahead, members submit up to three poems or 1,500 words of prose. Email for more info: kristinecarter@live.com
April 20- Meditation at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Monday, April 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.
April 22- All Ages Storytime at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, April 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.
April 22- Big and Little Social Club at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, April 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!
April 22- Bingo at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, April 22nd at 2 pm. Fun and Prizes!
April 23- Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, April 16th at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts!
April 23- Not Just Anime Club for Teens at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, April 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.
ApCo announces proposed line route for rebuild
Appalachian Power Company announced a proposed line route for the Claytor-Floyd Transmission Line Rebuild Project.
The project involves rebuilding approximately 18 miles of a 1940s-era 138-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line near the existing right-of-way to improve customer electric service in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties. The proposed route runs from Claytor Substation in Pulaski County to Floyd Substation in Floyd County. APCo representatives selected the route after reviewing landowner and community input following the project announcement and open houses late last year.
“This project is part of Appalachian Power’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the electric grid and improve service reliability for area customers,” said George Porter, Appalachian Power spokesperson. “By replacing the aging equipment with modern technology, we are working to deliver safe, dependable service for our neighbors and reduce the potential of extended power outages.”
APCo representatives are committed to communicating with property owners in the project area. The company plans to submit the project to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) this summer. During that time, property owners can expect to receive an additional mailing from the project team explaining how to participate in the approval process. If the SCC approves the project, APCo right-of-way representatives plan to discuss next steps with property owners.
Pending SCC approval in summer 2027, company representatives expect construction to start in fall 2029 and conclude by late 2032. For a detailed map of the proposed route, visit the project website at AppalachianPower.com/Claytor.
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