Friday and Saturday, May 7-8
Pop’s Farm will host The Yarn Picnic, a socially distanced concert set to take place at the main stage amphitheater. A slew of musicians will be featured. The event offers on-site camping, great beer and libations, and food vendors. This will be a socially distanced show. Masks must be worn by all in attendance. Yarn will headline each night. In addition, other performers include James Justin Burke of “JJ & CO,” Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz Lopez, Joey Recchio & Ashley Sutton of “Big Daddy Love,” Soul Grind, Violet Bell, The Jared Stout Band and Heavy Peace. For more information, call (276) 650-1583.
Saturday, May 8
The Dan River Basin Association is seeking volunteers for a work-day at the Spencer Penn Woodland Trail beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers will help rake, spread mulch, plant flowers, decorate the butterfly boardwalk, assemble accessories and more. Please bring gloves, dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to get dirty. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. You will need to register if you plan to volunteer by Thursday, May 6. For information and to register, call Tiffany Haworth at (276) 340-0422. Once you register, you will be given directions to the site.
Friday, May 14
The Dan River Basin Association is seeking volunteers for a work-day at the Smith River Paw Park. Volunteers will help rake, spread mulch, plant flowers, assemble accessories and more. The park will be the first fully-fenced trail for dogs in the region with several unique features. Bring gloves, dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to get dirty. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. You will need to register if you plan to volunteer by Thursday, May 13. For information and to register, call Tiffany Haworth at (276) 340-0422. Once you register, you will be given directions to the site.
Saturday, May 15
Crawford and Power will be playing at Pop’s Farm, with a solo opening from Corey Hunley. This socially distanced concert will take place at the main stage amphitheater and feature a night of country music. In addition, the event will feature on-site camping, great beer and libations, and food vendors. This will be a socially distanced show. Masks must be worn by all in attendance. Gates open at noon for campers and 5 p.m. for non-campers. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (276) 650-1583.
Friday and Saturday, May 28-29
Pop’s Farm will host two nights of the legendary jamband moe. Moe.morial Day Weekend: A Rooster Walk Family Gathering will feature two nights of moe., as well as two opening bands on Friday, and four opening bands on Saturday. The event will also feature on-site camping, libations and food vendors. No outside alcohol will be allowed, and social distancing, as well as mask wearing, will be required of all in attendance. Gates open to campers on Friday at noon and 3 p.m. for non-campers. Music begins at 5 p.m. On Saturday, the gates open to campers at 10 a.m. and noon for non-campers. Music begins at 2 p.m. For more information, call (276) 650-1583.
ONGOING
Patrick Henry Community College is hosting an Introduction to Arduino course on Thursdays from May 6-27. Students will learn to program an Arduino board to control everyday objects. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost of admission is $104 which includes all supplies. Pre-registration required by calling (276) 656-5461 or visiting ph.augusoft.net.
The Patrick Henry Community College Board will hold a Special Called meeting via Zoom at 5 p.m., on the following dates: May 10 and May 12.
