VOLUME 3, ISSUE 13

JULY 1, 2022

PO Box 223, Willis VA 24380

CALENDAR of Events

If you have events you would like included in the calendar, email: Calendar@TheFloydBeacon.com

Please include the time and address of the event, along with phone number and website if available.
All submissions due on the 7th and 21st of each month.

Monday, July 4

Fourth of July Celebration, gates open at 6 pm @ Floyd County High School; fireworks at dusk.

Tuesday, July 5

Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:30-5:30 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library. 

Wednesday, July 6

Crafternoon, 2 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library; make a variety of ocean inspired crafts; all ages; supplies limited.  

Thursday, July 7

Ice Cream in a bag, 1:30 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library – STEM program.  

Veterans Social Gathering, 4-8pm @ Buffalo Mountain Brewery 322 Webbs Mill Road N.  

Floyd Town Council, 6:30 pm @ Skip Bishop Town Hall, 134 Wilson St., Floyd. 

Saturday, July 9 

English and Scottish Dance Practice, 4-6 pm @ Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Rd., Willis, VA; https://www.inspiredscholar.com/english–scottish-dance.html.

Monday, July 11

Fin-tastic Food, 4 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, learn to make healthy ocean themed foods; in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Tuesday, July 12

Bubble Brigade, 10:30 am @ Warren G. Lineberry Community Park – foamiest bubble party this summer!

Curious Craft Club, 4:30-6 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, for adults; explore printmaking (it might be messy!)

Board of Supervisors Meeting, 8:30 am @ 120 W. Oxford St, Floyd. 

Wednesday, July 13

Bingo, 2 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library.

Teen Goldfish Challenge, 2-3 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, identify different goldfish flavors, prizes for winners; may not be suitable for those with food allergies; registration required, ages 11 and up.

Thursday, July 14

Teen Trivia, 3:30 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, meet other geeks, wear geek merchandise; bring a device to play Kahoot.

Friday, July 15

Shark Attack, 3 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, learn about sharks, create killer crafts and more.

Monday, July 18

Floyd Quilt Guild, 10 am @ Floyd Center for the Arts, Business Meeting and Show & Tell.

Fin-tastic Food, 4 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, learn to make healthy ocean themed foods; in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Tuesday, July 19

Floyd County Planning Commission, 6 pm @ 120 W. Oxford St, Floyd. 

Wednesday, July 20

Crafternoon Faux Stained Glass, 1:30 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, supplies provided, ages 10 and up; registration required.

Thursday, July 21

Floyd Town Council, 5:30 pm @ Skip Bishop Town Hall, 134 Wilson St., Floyd. 

Saturday, July 23

English and Scottish Dance Practice, 4-6 pm @ Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Rd., Willis, VA; https://www.inspiredscholar.com/english–scottish-dance.html

Monday, July 25

Creative Writing Group, 5:30 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, new members welcome.

Floyd County Economic Development Authority Meeting, 6 pm, 158 Pioneer Way, Floyd. 

Tuesday, July 26

Birthday Party for Miss Jessie @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, Celebrate with cake, crafts, and more; learn what life was like in Floyd when Miss Jessie was a kid.

Board of Supervisors Meeting, 7 pm @ 120 W. Oxford St, Floyd. 

Wednesday, July 27

DMV Connect, 10 am – 4 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, closed for lunch 12:30-1:30; no appointment necessary unless applying for a learners permit.

Bingo, 2 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library. 

Morgan Griffin’s staff, 3-4:30 @ Town of Floyd Council Chambers, 134 Wilson Street, Floyd.

Town of Floyd Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 pm, @ Skip Bishop Town Hall, 134 Wilson St., Floyd.

Thursday, July 28

DMV Connect, 10 am – 4 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, closed for lunch 12:30-1:30; no appointment necessary unless applying for a learners permit.

Events Later This Year

Saturday, September 17

Floyd County Historical Society Museum – Ann Shank, Cynthia Womack, Jim & Lucy Slusher, “Preserving Floyd’s Historic Records”, 10:30-12 @ Floyd Center for the Arts, Museum.

Saturday, October 22

Floyd County Historical Society Museum – Gino Williams “1945-1960, Floyd County, 10:30-12 @ Floyd Center for the Arts, Museum.

Saturday, November 19

Floyd County Historical Society Annual Meeting/Program,  – Panel – Genealogy Research w/ visit to Clerk’s Office at the Courthouse, 10:30-1 @ Floyd Center for the Arts and Floyd County Courthouse.

Weekly Events

MONDAY

Literature in the Garden, 3 pm @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library (doesn’t meet July 4).

GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group, 4 pm @ Floyd United Methodist Church, 417 E. Main Street, Floyd, meets through August 29.

Learning to Drum, Beginners @ 5:30-6:30 pm, Intermediate @ 6:30-8 pm, HoloRhythm Community Drum School @ 108 West Main Street, $15.

TUESDAY

Hatha & Vinyara Flow with Shirley Ann @ 9:30 – 11 am, @ Living Light River Studio Yoga & Wellness Center, 407 Slusher Road NE.

WEDNESDAY

Storytime, 10:30-11:15 am, @Jessie Peterman Memorial Library.

Youth Night, 6-8pm @ Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur Meal, lessons, games; ages 4-18.

THURSDAY

Happy Hour, 4-7 pm @ Buffalo Mountain Brewery, 332 Webbs Mill Rd. N

Honky Tonk Thursdays, 6 pm-8 pm, @ The Floyd Country Store, a donation based event.

FRIDAY

Friday Night Food & Fun, 5:30 pm @ Floyd United Methodist Church picnic shelter, 417 E. Main Street, Floyd; through the month of August 

Friday Night Jamboree, 6:30-10:30 pm @ the Floyd Country Store, $5-$12.

June Bug Center Summer Camp Schedule

Friday, July 1

  • Creative Writing 9:30-12:30
  • Broadway Camp 1:30-5:3 

Monday, July 4

  • Acting Up 9:30-12:30
  • Broadway Camp 1:30-5:30

Tuesday, July 5

  • Acting Up 9:30-12:30
  • Makeup 101 2-5

Wednesday, July 6

  • Acting Up 9:30-12:30
  • Broadway Camp 1:30-5:30

Thursday, July 7

  • Acting Up 9:30-12:30
  • Makeup 101 2-5

Friday, July 8

  • Acting Up 9:30-12:30
  • Broadway Camp 1:30-5:30

Monday, July 11

  • Healthy Kids 9:30-12:30
  • Healthy Teens 2-5

Tuesday, July 12

  • Healthy Kids 9:30-12:30
  • Healthy Teens 2-5

Wednesday, July 13

  • Healthy Kids 9:30-12:30
  • Healthy Teens 2-5

Thursday, July 14

  • Healthy Kids 9:30-12:30
  • Healthy Teens 2-5

Friday, July 15

  • Healthy Kids 9:30-12:30
  • Healthy Teens 2-5

Monday, July 18

  • BRS 9:30-12:30
  • Knitting Camp 2-5

Tuesday, July 19

  • BRS 9:30-12:30
  • Knitting Camp 2-5

Wednesday, July 20

  • BRS 9:30-12:30
  • Knitting Camp 2-5

Thursday, July 21

  • BRS 9:30-12:30
  • Knitting Camp 2-5

Friday, July 22

  • BRS 9:30-12:30
  • Knitting Camp 2-5