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Love Means...
(Never Having to Say You're Sorry)
By Gert Slabach

Container Gardening - Part 2
(Building a Raised Bed Garden)

Companion planting
By Denise Hudson SSMGA

Outdoor Swing
(A Great way to relax)
Sponsored Article

Pun Intended
(Support Your Local SPCA & Win)

Southside Master Gardeners
(Class of 2010)

Halifax Heritage Festival (Photos)

Are you Guilty of "DWD"?
By Brandon Scearce

 

Columns

Editor's Page
(A SpoonOut?)

Southside Gardener
(Monthly Tips & "To Do List")
By William H. McCaleb

Ask Bubba - Advice
(Parody)
Bubba Stuff

 

Departments

Festivals & Events
May - June - July Events

Relay For Life 2010 Events

Farm & Ag Info

Farmers Markets Listing (FMs in or near SSVA)

NRCS, USDA Funding for High Tunnels
(PDF - 63.4KB)


Press Releases

Southside Master Gardeners
(Class of 2010)

 

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Festivals and Events in Southside Virginia


May - June - July 2010

 If you looking for Festivals and Events in Southern or Southside Virginia, and have reached this page through a search engine or link, this may not be the most current listing.
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Festivals and Events listed are in Southside or Southern Virginia unless otherwise noted.

 

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May 1st
Halifax

Halifax Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Starting at 7:30am on the 'green' in front of the FSA building in the Town of Halifax. The Master Gardeners generally have everything from veggies, herbs, perennials, annuals, as well as shrubs and trees.
The Halifax County Master Gardeners annual sale helps to pay for all the public programming that they do during the year, along with scholarships for youth to go to 4-H Camp each summer.

More information:
Virginia Cooperative Extension
171 Main Street
P.O. Box 757
Halifax, VA 24558-0757
434-476-2147
http://www.ext.vt.edu

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May 7th 10-12 noon
Clarksville

Card-Making & Embossing Class with "Creative Lady" Donna Ratcliff. -
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Petals of Promise team continues their "Learning for a Cure" classes to benefit Relay for Life. Card-Making & Embossing Class with "Creative Lady" Donna Ratcliff. It will be held May 7th 10-12 noon at St. Timothy's Parish Hall.

To register call Mary at 374-0346. All classes will be held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church Parish Hall.

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May 8 - 8 am-3 pm
Clarksville

Big Lake Flea Market, Downtown Clarksville. -
Variety bargain shopping includes antiques, crafts, flowers, spring decorations & fleas! Live auction, too. 8 am-3 pm.
Call 434-374-2436 or 1-800-557-5582
www.clarksvilleva.com

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May 8 - 10:00 AM
Clarksville

Native American Heritage Festival -
Gates open at 10:00 AM, Grand Entry 12:00 Noon at Occoneechee State Park in Clarksville, VA.
For more information call 434-374-2210.

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Reese's Farm Fresh Produce - Scottsburg, VA

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Saturday, May 08, 2010 (10:00 AM-3:00 PM)
Nathalie, VA

Noland Village Days/21st annual Noland Country Fair Day -
  On May 8, 2010, the 21st annual Noland Country Fair Day will be held in the Village of Noland at Providence, in Halifax County. The festival is held at the intersection of Morton's Ferry, Cole's Ferry and Lake Conner Roads. As always, there will be antique machinery, classic vehicles, arts and crafts, and the wonderful Brunswick stew made outside in the ole' black pot along with homemade desserts.
  The time is 10 AM to 3 PM. All vendors are welcomed to come set up displays early and sell their wares at no charge. A reservation is not necessary although it is recommended that you call 434-454-2210 to register and have a spot reserved.
   All proceeds from this event are used for the upkeep and maintenance of Historic Halifax Church, the oldest Presbyterian Church in Halifax County.
   Noland Village is a restoration of an early crossroads community near Clover, VA. Come enjoy a day with Brunswick stew, country music, crafts, antique furniture, antique farm machinery, plant and herb sales, and a house tour. Crafters, artisans, woodworkers, antique dealers, old machinery and antique car collectors are cordially invited to attend. Historic Halifax Church and other buildings will be on tour.

Children Welcome
Region: Southern Virginia
Locality: Halifax County
5020 Morton's Ferry Road
Nathalie, VA 24577

Contact Info:
Telephone:
Home of Director: (434) 454-2210
(434)454.6962. - (434)454-6673
Email: carolyns@gcronline.com
Website: http://www.gcronline.com/noland/
Download Noland Village Brochure (124k PDF)
Download Noland Day 2010 Flyer (800k PDF)

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May 8 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
South Hill

Annual SpringFest -
Arts & Crafts, Food & Fun. Sponsored by South Hill Revitalization Committee. Call 434-447-4547 for more information.

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May 9 - All Day
Everywhere

Mothers Day -

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May 15 - 16
Clarksville

Jazz by the Lake -
Presented by Occoneechee State Park from 4:00 PM until dark. While you relax and enjoy the beauty of Buggs Island Lake, a variety of professional and student musicians bring you the smooth sounds of jazz.
Contact the park at 434-374-2210 for more information.

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May 15th
South Boston

EAA Fly-In -
15 May 2010 - All Day
Tuck Airport Halifax/South Boston

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May 15 -
South Hill

Relay For Life, for the American Cancer Society -
Centennial Park in South Hill, 12:00 Noon.
Call 434-447-4391 for more information.
More Relay For Life Events >>

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May 15 - 16 -
South Hill

South Hill Ruritan Club's Antique Car & Tractor Show -
Held at Dixie Warehouse, just off Country Lane in South Hill, VA.
Over 200 units of farm equipment, cars and more have signed up to display so far and more are expected. Food will be available on site and there will be vendors of all types.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
Call 434-917-9119 or 434-447-4212 for more information.

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May 22, 2010 At 08:00 AM
South Boston

Motorsports Academy Car Show -
Come Out For A Fun Day!!!!
Halifax County Middle School
Tuck Dillard Stadium
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010 At 08:00 AM
Contact Info: Brian Seate
HCMS Motorsports Academy (434)572-4100
Email: bseate@halifax.k12.va.us

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May 29th, 2010
South Boston

South Boston Faith Fest 2010 -
Halifax County High Football Stadium, South Boston, Virginia
  Faith Fest ’10 will be held on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at the Halifax County High Football Stadium from 12 noon until 9:00 pm. The organizers are preparing for a non-denominational day of family, fellowship, and Christian music in the bandstand performed by local bands and musical groups.
  There will be lots of free activities, music, entertainment, concessions, & fellowship throughout the day! The evening will be capped-off with a FREE concert featuring Rush of Fools, one of Christian music's top rated bands in the nation.
http://www.sobofaithfest.com

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May 29 10:00 AM
Rocky Mount

8th annual "Veterans Memorial Day"
Franklin County Historical Society, honors Franklin County's Civil War dead along with honoring those who died in all other wars every Memorial Day on the front lawn of the Franklin County Court House.
http://www.franklincountyvirginiahistoricalsoc.org/events.php
540-483-1890

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May 30 - 2:00pm
Bedford

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Confederate Veterans Memorial Day Service
The service will be sponsored by The Bedford Rifle Grays, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 1475 and The William R. Terry Chapter, United Daughters of Confederacy. Come and join us to honor the brave men and women who served God and Country. The public is welcome and you do not have to be a member. For more information call Boyd Hub-bard 540 586 4561 - Longwood Cemetery, Longwood Avenue, Bedford

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May 31 - All Day
Everywhere

Memorial Day -
A day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

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May 31
Bedford

The National D-Day Memorial
The National D-Day Memorial honors the Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. With its stylized English Garden, haunting invasion tableau, and striking Victory Plaza, the Memorial stands as a powerful permanent tribute to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of D-Day participants. The Memorial and gift shop are open from 10 AM - 5PM Tuesday - Sunday (some inclement weather closings possible).

540-587-8973
http://www.dday.org

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May 31st at 3pm -
Several Locations in VA & NC

Farmer ’s Foods Memorial Day Celebration
On May 31st at 3pm Farmer ’s Foods will have a Company-Wide Memorial Day Commemoration. We will play the National Anthem at exactly 3pm; followed by a moment of silence in tribute and appreciation of our military, past and present,fallen or living. We invite their families and the general appreciative public to attend,followed by fellowship,ice cream and cake.

Come on out for a truly hometown USA event at any Farmer ’s Foods near you.

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May 31 - 11 AM
Clarksville

Memorial Day Observance at Mecklenburg Co. Veterans Memorial Monument, Clarksville.
Ceremony, 11 am; BBQ to follow. Memorializing men & women who died for their country.

(434) 372-3466, (434) 374-8442 or (434) 374-4664.

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May 31 - 11:00 AM
South Hill

Memorial Day Program in South Hill at the Veterans Memorial Park starting at 11:00 AM.

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May 31 -
Clarksville

Memorial Day Observance at Mecklenburg Co. Veterans Memorial Monument -
Ceremony, 11 am; BBQ to follow.
Memorializing men & women who died for their country.
(434) 372-3466, (434) 374-8442 or (434) 374-4664.

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May 31 -
South Hill

Memorial Day Program in South Hill at the Veterans Memorial Park -
starting at 11:00 AM.

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June 3rd 4-6 PM
Kenbridge

"Feed The Folks That Feed The Hungry" Food Drive
TPCC (The Peoples Community Center) Food Pantry Program with Farmers Foods FREE BBQ Chicken Wing for every non-parishable food item donated.

Come on out to Farmer's Foods Store from 4 to 6 PM - Food and Fellowship

Click for Flyer

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June 3 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
South Hill

Affair on the Square -
Market Square Parking Lot in South Hill, featuring Leggz Band, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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June 4 -
Clarksville

"Celebration Time"
A Virginia Avenue Mall "Countdown to 10" Event
June is the time to celebrate Dads, Grads, weddings and summer parties with the perfect gift, tasty snacks and beautiful tableware.

Shop Virginia Avenue Mall on the First Friday of every month from 5 to 8 PM. Enjoy a "Taste of Talent" as we showcase our special talents and unique merchandise for you. We hope you will join us for each and every one as we build to our 10th Anniversary Celebration.

For more information:
Virginia Ave. Mall
317 Virginia Ave
Clarksville, VA 23927
434-374-5949

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June 5th - 12:00 PM
Halifax

"HaliFair"
HaliFair will be held at the Halifax County Fairgrounds & will feature activities for all ages. Proceeds will be contributed to the Halifax County Fair 100th year Celebration.

Additional Information available at 517-1551
or www.halifairva.com

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June 5th - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Halifax

Rain Barrel Workshop
The Southside Master Gardener Association will hold a rain barrel workshop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 5th during HaliFair at the Halifax County Fairgrounds. Cost of the class is $40 per barrel. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required.

Call the Halifax Extension Office at 434-476-2147 to make your reservation. Class will be held rain or shine.

Editor's Note: If it rains they can fill your rain barrel at no additional charge

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June 05, 2010 At 09:00 AM
Randolph

'Sappony Indian River Festival'
Experience native dancing, arts, and food. Watch planting demonstrations. See & learn about Birds of Prey. Canoe the scenic Staunton River and much more.

General Admission: $6.00 Ages 0-4: Free Seniors:$5.00

For more information or to pre-register for the Canoe Trip contact
Staunton River Battlefield State Park at (434)454-4312.
www.sapponyriverfest.org

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June 05, 2010 At 09:00 AM
Roxboro, NC

3rd Annual Clash of the Carts.
The competition invites teams of amateur engineers, mechanics, performing artists, general goofballs, and others to create outrageous human powered soapbox carts to race against the clock in a two block downhill sprint to the finish line. The race will be held on June 5th, 2010 as we close down Lamar Street in Uptown Roxboro from Gordon Street through Reams Avenue. Carts will line up for spectator viewing at 9:00 am in the Pit area located in the Merritt Commons parking lot near the Main Street Pavilion. The drivers meeting will start in the pavilion promptly at 10:00 am followed by the actual race.

Phone: 336-599-0918

www.historicroxboro.com/Clash_of_the_Carts2010.htm

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June 5 & 6
Clarksville

4th Annual Lake Country Soccer Splash Tournament -
Clarksville. U8 to U16 age group teams participating at the J. H. Yancey Soccer Complex on Noblin Farm Road, starts at 8 am each day. For more information call 434-372-5259.

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June 6
Bedford

"Flames of Memory" Luminary Project
"Flames of Memory" Luminary Project at the National D-Day Memorial on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day

http://www.dday.org

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June 9 - 20th
South Hill

Anniversary of the Chamber in the Depot -
4:00PM,
434-447-4547

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June 10 4-6 PM
South Boston

"Feed The Folks That Feed The Hungry" Food Drive
The Good Samaritan Program with Farmers Foods
FREE BBQ Chicken Wing for every non-parishable food item donated.
Come on out to Farmer's Foods Store from 4 to 6 PM - Live Music starts at 5:00

Click for Flyer

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June 12 at 9 AM
South Boston

South Boston/Halifax County YMCA 5K run/walk -
Registration starts at 8 AM that morning or you can pre-register at the YMCA. There are tee-shirts (first 75 that register), great refreshments and a fun time for all those that register!!

YMCA of South Boston / Halifax County
650 Hamilton Boulevard
South Boston, VA 24592-5298
(434) 572-8909
www.ymcasouthboston.com

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June 12
South Boston

3rd Annual "Ducks on the Dan" -
June 12, 2010, 3rd Annual Ducks on the Dan Derby Duck Race, in Downtown South Boston
There will be a family fun day with music, food, kids games, and activities in Constitution Square Downtown from 11 am until 5 pm.
The Duck Drop is at 3 pm. You do not have to be present to win. Come have fun and dance to Disco Duck with Quacky, our mascot!

To adopt a duck, see a list of prizes, get directions, or for more information, call
The Quackline at 1-877-80-QUACK or 434-575-6246
or visit www.ducksonthedan.com

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June 13, 2010 - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Danville

3rd Annual Shootout on Anglers Ridge -
SVMBA rejoins in the action for the 2010 Virginia Off Road Series. For 2010, SVMBA will bring us the The Shootout on Anglers Ridge and the Southside Scramble. Both incredible races that draw from both sides of the Virginia border. The 3rd Annual Shootout on Anglers Ridge is a USA Cycling-sanctioned mountain bike race that brings two state series together on the same day. On Sunday June 13th, the Southern Classic Series of North Carolina and the Virginia Off-Road Series will race at Anglers Ridge. Checkered Pig BBQ and Ribs will be providing post-race grub to all racers and volunteers. With over $8,000.00 in cash and prizes, this year's event will be our best ever. Cash payout goes 5-deep to all PRO, Expert and XCAT categories ... Men and Women. Prizes go 5-deep to ALL Sport and Beginner Category/Class combos too.

More Information: www.svmba.org/races_scs_main_2010.htm

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June 18 -19, 2010
Martinsville

Gemini Fest 2010 -
June 18th & 19th...2 stages - 12 bands playing rock, blues, and reggae. Blue Mountain Music is proud to boast some of the best homegrown Virginia musicians pickin' today! If you love incredible music, food, friends and the mountains, then come out and join us. Check out Blue Mountain Productions' website for more information.

Phone: 276-340-4215
Email: info@bluemtnmusic.com
Location: 2067 Coopers Mountain Road Martinsville, VA 24112
www.bluemtnmusic.com/Directions.html

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June 18, 2010 -June 20, 2010 9:00AM
Rocky Mount, VA

Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days -
Attractions include lawnmower and tractor pulls, antique tractor and farm equipment exhibits and demonstrations, blacksmithing, petting zoo, tractor rides, homemade desserts and other meals, crafts, and much more. The Southwest Virginia Antique Farms Days attracts visitors from all over Virginia and surrounding states.

Located on Sontag Road, the Franklin County Recreation Park will welcome thousands of visitors this family fun weekend.

2150 Sontag Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Contact: Joe Brubaker
Phone: 540-483-9293
Email: info@visitfranklincountyva.org
http://www.franklincountyva.org/parks/

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June 20 - All Day
Everywhere

Fathers Day -

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June 24
Roxboro, NC

ALIVE AFTER 5 - Uptown Roxboro
THE SWITCH Band will be playing all your favorites. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. Wooden dance floor for dancing area. Vendors with food and beverages available. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

The Main Street Pavilion on Main Street - Roxboro NC

Phone: 336-599-0918
http://www.historicroxboro.com

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June 25

Community Campfires at Mayo Lake
Come and enjoy an old fashion campfire with music and storytelling. No admission charged. 7 pm - 9 pm Mayo Lake - off US 49 North

Phone: 336-597-7806
Email: jroyster@personcounty.net

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July 2 -
Clarksville

"Land of the Free"
A Virginia Avenue Mall "Countdown to 10" Event
Look for this patriotic theme to include free food and merchandise along with lots of red, white and blue.

Shop Virginia Avenue Mall on the First Friday of every month from 5 to 8 PM. Enjoy a "Taste of Talent" as we showcase our special talents and unique merchandise for you. We hope you will join us for each and every one as we build to our 10th Anniversary Celebration.

For more information:
Virginia Ave. Mall
317 Virginia Ave
Clarksville, VA 23927
434-374-5949

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July 2 - 6:30 - 10 PM
South Hill

Annual Picnic in the Park -
Sponsor, Town of South Hill, 6:30 - 10 PM, Parker Park in South Hill. Games for the kids, great food for sale. Free music featuring "The Fastlane Band", sponsored by South Hill Market Square Committee. Fireworks at 9:15 PM.

Phone: 434-447-4547

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July 3 - 10 am
Clarksville

4th of July Parade in Clarksville. -
Come out and be a participant or be a spectator. American flags given to first 1,000 attendees. Each parade entry must be decorated in the All-American Holiday Theme; classes to include golf carts, bicycles, tricycles, walking, etc.

434-374-2436.

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July 4th - All Day
Everywhere

Independence Day -
Celebrate America's Independence.

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July 15-17
Clarksville

33rd Annual Virginia Lake Festival--Clarksville On the Lake! -
Hot-air balloons, live musical entertainment, juried arts & craft show, great food, fireworks over the lake and much more.

434-374-2436 or 1-800-557-5582

http://www.clarksvilleva.com

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Friday, July 23, 2010
Halifax

Virginia Cantaluope Festival -
Halifax County Fairgrounds

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