Happy Birthday wishes to: Barbara Umberger on March 28, Gail Jonas on March 29, Leonard Burris on March 29, Chris Terry on March 30, Sandra Lewis on March 30, Tom Seagle April 1, Sarah Grimes on April 1, Jamie Lacy on April 2.
Happy Anniversary wishes to: Jessica and Brien Owens on March 29, Mickey and Tena Bass on March 29, Bobby and Margaret Musser on April 2.
Deepest sympathy is sent to the family of Donna Jonas and the family of Clyde Daugherty.
Celebrate "Hop Into Spring" at the Wytheville Farmers Market on Saturday, March 28th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will be children's activities with Somic America, local vendors, hot foods and a scavenger hunt.
The Max Meadows Ruritan Club will have a Free Easter Egg Hunt for all ages on Sunday, March 29th, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Max Meadows Community Field. They will also be giving away 16 shiny new bikes.
St. Paul Lutheran Church at 331 St. Paul Church Road in Crockett will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th, at 2 p.m. There will be refreshments, bring your basket and Resurrection Joy.
Asbury Church in Rural Retreat will have a Spring Revival April 13-17th, at 7 p.m. There will be special singing each night and Derek Cowan will be preaching.
Dunkley and Maloskey Auction will have their Spring Equipment and Machinery Consignment Sale on Saturday, April 11th, rain or shine at the Rural Retreat Fairgrounds. They are currently taking consignments and for more information you may contact Jeff at 276-620-4335 or Joe at 276-617-0222.
The Wythe County Hunter Education Class, the first one of the year, will be held on Sunday, March 29th, at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Community Center. For more information call 276-620-6564.
GFWC Wytheville Women's Club will have an Egg My Yard Fundraiser. Tickets are 30 eggs for $30, 50 eggs for $45, 75 eggs for $55 and 100 eggs for $80. For more information you may call 276-617-0941 or email wythevillewomensclub!@gmail.com.
Wythe County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, April 21st, for a Special Election. Everyone get out and vote.
Asbury Church in Rural Retreat will have a Palm Sunday Celebration on Sunday, March 29th, at 9 a.m. and Pastor Paul Arnold will be preaching and Ben Tidwell and Family will be singing at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Ben will be preaching at 11 a.m. A potluck lunch to follow then there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 12 and under following the lunch. Bring a dish and egg hunt basket.
Holston Health and Rehab and Holston Senior Living will have their 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th, at 2 p.m. with a rain date of April 4th. The Easter Bunny will be there, face painting, games and a grand variety of prizes. This will be for ages 0-3, 4-7 and 8-12. For more information you may call 276-228-5595.
Ivanhoe Civic League Presents 2026 Spring Cowboy Trail Challenge on Sunday, April 12th, at 3 p.m. Admission is $5, 6 and under is free and ringside parking is $10. This will be held at the Ivanhoe Jubilee Park/Horse Show Grounds.
There will be a Car Show at Fort Chiswell High School on Saturday, April 11th, 2-6 p.m. Entry fee is $20 per vehicle and each car entry receives a free BBQ Lunch. BBQ Dinners will also be sold for $10 and that includes BBQ pulled pork, beans and slaw. Gilly's Shaved Ice will also be there. Funds go for the Fort Chiswell Softball Team.
There will be a Community Shred Event at the Rural Retreat Town Hall on Saturday, April 18th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Zumba Classes are held every Thursday evening at the Rural Retreat Elementary School Cafeteria at 6 p.m., $5 per class-no commitment.
The Rural Retreat Farmers Market is now taking vendor applications and the market will be open on Wednesday, June 17th, 3-6 p.m. The market will be open every Wednesday through October 21st.
There will be an Easter Eggstravaganza at All Nations Church at 1020 Stafford Umberger Drive on Sunday, March 29th, at 12:45 p.m. There will be bounce houses, candy, popcorn, prizes and a petting zoo. The petting zoo is available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. only. Bring a basket or bucket for hunting eggs.
On Sunday April 11th, at 7 p.m. the Rural Retreat Depot will have their 2026 Spring Fling with Roan Street Ramblers performing. Admission is $10 and students are free. All proceeds go to Support Music in Our Schools sponsored by MacDowell Music Club.
The Fort Chiswell Animal Park will open April 4th and 5th and is now booking spring and summer groups. For more information you may contact Heidi at 276-637-6754.
The Max Meadows Community Choir Easter Concert will be held on Saturday, April 4th, at 7 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Max Meadows.
The Rural Retreat Library will have their Annual Dinner With An Author and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 18th, at 2-4 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Depot and admission is $15. Will try something new this year, no dinner, no auction but will have An Afternoon Tea with Author Stephen Starring Grant: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home. The afternoon will include tea and coffee accompanied by some yummy treats, Q & A, and book signing.
There will be a Car Show at Fort Chiswell High School on Saturday, April 11th, 2-6 p.m. Entry fee is $20 per vehicle and each car entry receives a free BBQ lunch. BBQ Dinners will also be sold for $10 and that includes BBQ pulled pork, beans and slaw. Gilly's Shaved Ice will also be there. Funds go for the Fort Chiswell Softball Team.
RRHS Volleyball Clinic will be held at RR Elementary School on April 10th, 15th and 22nd with 2/3 grades at 3:30-4:45 p.m. and 4/5 grades at 5-6:15 p.m. and the cost is $35.
There will be a Bloodmobile at the Rural Retreat Community Center on Tuesday, April 14th from noon to 6 p.m. All types of blood are greatly needed.
Prayer concerns are: Jerry Lowe, Sandra Dutton, Jerry Miller, Rodney Pack, Threasa Jenkins, Glenda Lowe, Daphne Rosenbaum, Kenny Sayers, Wanda Hall, Danny Jonas, Harry and Kay Fleming, Robbie Williams, David Maxey, Bobby Musser, Kathy Testerman, Phyllis Stamper, Sandra Wright, Jerry and Linda Porter, Gus Kincer, Bo Testerman, Randy Mitchell, Walker Jenkins, Clyde King, Sr., Libby King, Rabbit Catron, Martha Norris, Shirley Caudill, Arlene Gilbert, Sandra Reasor, Raymond Matney, Phyllis Eversole, George Williams, Mary Ann Williams, for the sick and shut-ins, the safety of all churches and schools, for all those who has lost a loved one, our Military Personnel, for the war efforts and especially for the unsaved.
Until next time: Let the March wind blow away your worries, regrets, and sorrow. Let the Spring sunshine plant the seed of hope in your heart. God bless each of you.
