Happy Birthday wishes to: Jaymie Brewer on June 6, Logan Sawyers on June 6, Jamie Linkous on June 6, Ethan Arnold on June 6, Jimmy Busick on June 7, Ashley Sayers on June 9, Jennie Midkiff on June 9, J.R. Johnson on June 9, Pud Moore on June 9, Ralynda Blankenship on June 10, Jessie Morris on June 10, Brittanie Jones on June 10, Jerry Davis on June 10, Kelly Thomas on June 10, Bryson Bass on June 11, Frances Gills on June 11, Teresa Groseclose on June 11, Jasey Copenhaver on June 12, Debbie Dunford on June 12, Talyn Moore on June 12.
Happy Anniversary wishes to: Joey and Ralynda Blankenship on June 6,Dustin and Emily Linkous on June 7, Jamie and Kelly Rosenbaum on June 8, Chad and Tracy Trivett on June 10, Bruce and Neil Porter on June 11, Brad and Kimberly Manuel on June 11, Randy and Diane Anders on June 12, Don and Phyllis Lowe on June 12.
Speedwell United Methodist Church will be having Homecoming on Sunday, June 7th, beginning at 9:45 a.m. with Rev. Ken Gillespie preaching. There will be special singing by the Rich Family and Heaven Bound. Lunch will be served after and everyone is welcome.
There will be a Multi Family Yard Sale at Asbury Church at 203 Church Street in Rural Retreat on June 5th and 6th. There will be household items, women's clothes, men's clothes, kid's clothes, shoes, toys and much more.
Wythe County Summer Camp will be held on June 8th-18th, 8 a.m. to noon. Locations: Rural Retreat for students from Rural Retreat and Speedwell, Spiller for students from Spiller, Max Meadows for students from Max Meadows, Sheffey and Jackson. Registration is open for grades K-5 and lunch will be provided.
The District Three Governmental Cooperation will have a Senior Appreciation Day for Seniors in Wythe and Bland Counties on Thursday, June 11th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Withers Park. There will be a free lunch, vendors, health screenings, door prizes and entertainment by The Appalachian Hoedowners. For more information you may contact Libby at 276-782-2666.
There will be a Yard Sale at Country Club Estates on Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th, at Lakeview Drive, Arrow Lane and Country Club Drive.
There will be Free Summer Movies at the Wytheville Marquee Cinema on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in June and July with two movies to choose from. Concession specials are Jr. drink/Jr. corn $4 and small drink/small corn $8.
The Big Walker Lookout events on Saturday, June 6th, is BW Craft Corner: Carol Basinger 12-4 p.m. and Mountain Top Music: George Randall 2-4 p.m. On Sunday, June 7th, will be Meet the Author: Bethany Jensen and Mountain Top Music: Valley Grass 2-4 p.m.
Bands, Art, Bourbon and Ale Festival will be held on Saturday, June 6th, 2-8 p.m. at the Homestead at 1125 Tazewell Street. There will be summer fun, music, breweries and distilleries, food trucks, artisan market and children's activities.. Free gate admission. Wrist bands are available for a $15 donation and get a token for one free drink. Food is also available for purchase.
-M- Arena Ranch Rodeo will be held on Saturday, June 6th, at 248 Creekside Rd., Rural Retreat. 3-Man team is $150/Man, Wild West Shootout, Barbed Wire, Stray Gathering, Cowgirl Triathalon $100, Youth Event $50. The show starts at 6:30 p.m., gate price is $10 and children under 12 is free. For more information you may call 276-620-4728.
Beagle Ridge Herb Farm and Education Center will have a Lavender Academy June 27th-28th, at 1934 Matney Flats Road. For more information you may call 276-621-4511 or email beagleridge@gmail.com.
First Annual Mayor's Cup Blood Drive will be on Thursday, June 11th, 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Bolling Wilson-Ball Room at 170 E. Main Street. This is sponsored by The American Red Cross, Edith Bolling Wilson Museum, Wythe County Community Hospital and the Town of Wytheville. For an appointment or more information you may call 1-800-733-2767.
Rural Retreat United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 14th-18th, 6-8 p.m. at 503 Church Street, Rural Retreat. Thursday night for the closing it will be held at the Rural Retreat Lake Pool with a cookout and free swimming. The theme is Rainforest Falls Exploring the Nature of God and this is for PreSchool to 5th grade students. There will be a light dinner served each evening.
Lady Regulators are hosting a softball tournament at Ager Park on Saturday, June 20th, 10U and 12U, and Sunday, June 21st, 14U & 16/18U. Entry fee is $300, admission is $12 a day or $20 weekend and 10 and under are free. There will be awards for 1st and 2nd place teams. There will be concessions on site.
Asbury Church at 203 Church Street, Rural Retreat, will have Vacation Bible School June 22nd to June 26th, at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the theme is Junk Yard Redemption God's Master Plan To Remake Our Broken World. Dinner will be served, classes and tons of fun for ages two to adults.
Enjoy a "Taste of Soul" along with historic reenactment and inspiring drum beats at the Juneteenth Event at the Wytheville Training School Culture Center at 410 E. Franklin Street, on Friday, June 19th, from 3-5 p.m.
The Youth Day Summer Festival that was suppose to be held on Saturday, June 6th, at the Rural Retreat Community Center has been postponed.
Virginia Dental Association Foundation will have their Annual Free Dental Clinic at the Wytheville Meeting Center on June 26th and 27th, at 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This will include free dental exams, cleanings, extractions, fillings, denture screening, X-rays and select root canals. This will be first come first served.
Brock Hughes Medical Center will host their 8th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 25th, with registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m. and shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. A four person team cost is $320 and this will include a BBQ lunch, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, snacks, green and cart fee. You may register at brockhughes.org or at BHMC, 450 W. Monroe Street. For more information you may contact Stacey at 276-223-0558, Ext. 6.
The 8th Annual Charity Cruise-In will be held on Sunday, June 21st, 12-4 p.m. at Walmart at 345 Commonwealth Drive. This is to raise proceeds for the Children's Miracle Network and this will be rain or shine. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks available. All donations are appreciated.
There will be a Public Safety Camp held June 29th-July 1st, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the Wytheville Police Department and the Wytheville Fire and Rescue Department. The cost is $25 per student and snacks and a T-shirt is provided. For information call 276-223-3330 or email marcellat@wytheville.org.
All Wythe County Children ages 18 and under are eligible for free meals delivered to them by Amazon for summer. There will be 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and all shelf stable. Go to the Wythe County Public School website and look under the child nutrition tab for the QR code and register your child. This is available to all Virginia kids. Check out Amazon too, they may have this on their website as well.
Paddle Wythe County's Reed Creek and enjoy one of Wythe County's newest outdoor recreation experiences. You can kayak, tube, fish or just explore for a relaxing escape.
The Rural Retreat Baptist Church will have a Food Pantry on Saturday, June 6th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Henley Mountain Blueberry Farm at 879 Matney Flats Road will open on June 3rd and hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 1-7 p.m. Prices are $4 for a quart and $15 for a gallon.
There will be a Carolina Virginia Observed Trails Club at 391 Cobb Road in Rural Retreat on Saturday, June 6th, and Sunday, June 7th. Saturday Trailmaster-Pawel Bistram and Sunday Trailmaster-Leslie Matheson. You must have a helmet, boots, AMA membership and you can register at CVOTC.com.
Begin your day with a homecooked breakfast at Open Door Cafe Patio on Saturday, June 6th, at 10 a.m. This is sponsored by the Wytheville Baptist Church and everyone is welcome.
The Rural Retreat Lake Park and Campground pool is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week weather permitting and admission is $5.
The New River Trail State Park at Foster Falls and Cliffview now has e-bikes for rent. The rent is $25 per hour, $55 for half day (up to 4 hours), $75 for a full day (up to 7 hours). You can call Cliffview at 276-236-8889 and Foster Falls at 276-699-1034 to reserve a bike or for more information.
Prayer concerns are: first of all I want to thank the good Lord for healing my sister Threasa Jenkins of lung cancer. She called me on Monday with this great news and we both cried. She still needs prayers for other things and I want to thank each of you that has prayed for her, brought food to and Walker and sent cards, you just don't know how much that all means. I am also asking for continued prayers for my brother, Jerry Lowe, as he is battling liver cancer and having a rough time. Also my mom, Glenda Lowe, has had some heart things going on so if you will remember her also in your prayers. Please remember Deputy Logan Utt from Carroll County that lost his life. Please be in prayer for his family and work family as they all try to understand, deal with this tragedy and try to get through each day. Kendra Dunkley, Jerry Lowe, Linda Porter, Jerry Porter, Jimmy Dunkley, Rodney Pack, Leah Horney, Threasa Jenkins, Glenda Lowe, Danny Jonas, Daphne Rosenbaum, Kenny Sayers, Sandra Wright, 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 Stamper, Charlie Ray Preston, Jim Bear, Kathy Testerman, thank the good Lord for the rain and still needing some, for all the sick and shut-ins, the safety of all churches and schools, our Military Personnel, for the war efforts and especially for the unsaved.
Until next time: June is for summer, June is for fun, June is for riding bikes all day in the sun, June is for water, June is for pools, June is for children getting out of school, June is for camp outs and staying up late, June is for telling fathers that they're great, June is exciting, a special time of year. One thing for sure is that when June comes, we're so glad that it's here. God bless each of you.
