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CHAMBER EVENTS | |
THE CHAMBER WANTS TO MEET YOU AT THE Y!!!
On Thursday, July 15, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., come mix and mingle with all your Chamber friends (and make some new ones) at the Hensel Eckman YMCA Business After Hours. Don't miss the chance to check out what your local YMCA has to offer your community. To RSVP or for information call the Chamber Office at (540) 674-1991 or e-mail claudia@pulaskichamber.info
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EMPOWERING THE CHANGE!
A seminar & workshop promoting a drug free community
Wednesday, September 15
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
At NRV Competitiveness Center
Pulaski Community Partners Coalition and the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will be bringing area agencies and individuals together to learn about Environmental Strategies and how we can implement them in our community.
Our morning speaker will be Shannon Weatherly from the President's Office on National Drug Control Policy. This is a rare chance to tap into the prevention knowledge, insight and expertise that someone at this level can bring. We need your expertise at the table so please plan on attending! Official invitations will go out in in August.
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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, August 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Pulaski Community Hospital -CANCER CARE CENTER
VIEW THE NEW TECHNOLOGY/EQUIPMENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER AND TOUR THE FACILITY
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MAKE THE DEAL OF A LIFETIME!!!
IMPRESS YOUR CLIENTS WHILE NETWORKING ON THE GREEN
PULASKI COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2010 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Draper Valley Golf Club
Thursday, September 16; 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. tee time
TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
EAGLE SPONSOR $500
Corporate recognition
*Official Listing on day of event
*Listing in the Chamber E-Letter
*Listing in the Chamber Newsletter
*Team (4 players)
HOLE SPONSORSHIP $100
Hole sponsor signage on day of event
Hole sponsorship listing in the E-letter
Hole sponsors:
The Inn at Virginia Tech
TEAM & SPONSOR REGISTRATION
TEAMS $280 INDIVIDUALS $70
Teams Pre-Flighted by Handicap; Competitive & Recreation Awards for
1st and 2nd Place Teams
Mulligans $5 each/$20 per team
Red Tees $5 each/$20 per team
Watch for registration form insert in your recent Chamber Newsletter mailing or
contact the Chamber office to sponsor and/or register (540) 674-1991 or e-mail
Don't miss this great event in the beautiful rural setting.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
E-letter: Beginning August 1, sponsorship E-letters for remainder of 2010. The cost is $50 per month.
Quarterly Chamber Connection: $200 per issue:
3rd quarter sponsorship: to go out in late Sept.
(inserts due Thursday, Sept. 23)
4th quarter sponsorship: to go out early Dec.
(inserts due Thursday, December 2)
Contact the Chamber office to sponsor one of this year's remaining issues.
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2010 VIRGINIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR
Once again this year, the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will be co-sponsoring this seminar to be presented by Baker,Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. It will be held on Thursday, September 2 at Hungry Mother State Park. Any member of our Chamber will get $25 off the $125 registration fee for the seminar. For more information and/or to register, contact Laralee F. Harkleroad at (423) 928-0181or e-mail: lharkleroad@bakerdonelson.com
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CHECK OUT THE CHAMBER'S FACE BOOK, BECOME A FAN, AND SEE THE PICTURES FROM O
UR RECENT ANNUAL MEETING, RIBBON CUTTINGS, AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
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| NEW MEMBERS | |
Virginia Stone & Brick Designs, Inc.
Darren J. Lucas, Owner
1201 East Main Street
Pulaski, VA 24301
Mail: P. O. Box 37
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 357-1434
Friends of Claytor Lake, Inc.
Darla Jennings
P. O. Box 815
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 674-0166
Greater Pulaski Alliance
Ms. Shirley Bandy
P. O. Box 660
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 980-4200
Express Employment Professionals
Garry D. Norris, CEO & Owner
1109 Electric Road
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-8979
Fax: (540) 389-8976
Lea Wall
2279 Wintergreen Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 230-4005
State Farm, Deanie Hall Agency
Deanie R. Hall, Agent
106 Town Center
P. O. Box 418
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-5285
Fax: (540) 674-8743
(insurance agency) |
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BUSINESS TIDBITS | |
Entire societies have embraced sustainability in everything as the only way forward, and as millions of consumers are now actively trying to greenify their lives, green credentials are an endless source of status. A sibstantial subset of consumers already are bestowing recognition and praise on Prius and Insight owners while scorning the owners of SUVs.
Consumers' interest in green credentials will lead to even more eco-friendly goods and services sporting bold, iconic markers and design, that help their eco-credentials owners show off their eco-credentials to their peers.
Also count on a massive increase in green stories (as told by consumers): detailed information on eco-friendly sourcing, production, ingredients and distribution all represent a potential benefit
to consumers who are keen on sharing their green status stories. And the concept is extra attractive for service providers, who often don't have physical products with which to convey their eco credentials.
What will make green stories even more powerful is the fact that while each individual can do their bit on the environmental issues, their actions are going to be wasted unless everybody else does the same. This gives individuals a great excuse to share their stories and to enjoy a status boost from occupying the moral high ground.
Also, do not forget about UNCONSUMPTION. For an increasing number of consumers, the mere act of consuming less (whether it's fuelled by recession-induced frugality, unease with the social and ecological consequences, or just fatigue with having to keep up with the consumption rat-race), is the greenest status fix of all. Needless to say that practioners of unconsumption will heavily depend on status stories to make their low or no impact on the environment known to others.
Next week, we will move along for a brief look at the fourth realm of the statusphere.
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| "GOING GREEN" TIDBITS | |
PLASTIC/STYROFOAM
*2,500,000 -- Plastic bottles used every hour by Americans
*Recycling plastic saves twice as much energy as burning it in the incenerator
*25,000,000000 -- amount of styrofoam cups thrown away every year
METALS
*Every ton of recycled steel saves 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,000 pounds
of coal, and 40 pounds of limestone.
*Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours -- equivalent to a half gallon of gas.
*Recycling aluminum saves roughly 95% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum from raw materials.
*Energy saved by recycling 1 ton equals the amount of energy the average American home consumes over a 10 year period!
*Americans throw away enough aluminum that they could rebuild our commercial air fleet in 1 month!
*Recycling tin and steel saves 74% of energy used to produce virgin steel.
*100 Million -- amount of cans used per day!
*350,000 -- aluminum cans produced every minute.
*More aluminum goes into beverage cans than any other product.
*There is NO limit to the amount of times an aluminum can can be recycled.
*80,000,000,000 -- number of cans used every year.
*A 60-watt light bulb can be run for over a day on the amount of energy saved by recycling 1 pound of steel. |
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HEALTH HINTS | |
JULY IS NATIONAL UV SAFETY MONTH
1. During July UV Safety Month, the American Academy of Opthtalmology and Eye M.D.s around the country encourage everyone to protect their eyes from UV-related damage.
*Thesame UV-A and UV-B rays that can damage your skin can harm your eyes as well. When you protect yourself from the sun, don't just think sunscreen -- think sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat.
*Excessive, prolonged UV exposure may be linked to the development of eye conditions such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
*Extensive or intense exposure to UV rays can cause "sunburn" on the surface of your eye. Similar to a skin sunburn, eye surface burns usually disappear within a coulple of days, but may lead to further complications later in life so protect your eyes.
2. To protect your eyes, wear a brimmed hat and the right kind of sunglasses when you are going to be exposed to UV light.
*Wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B rays.
*If you spend time on the water or in the snow, consider purchasing goggles or sunglasses that wrap around your temples because they block the sun's rays from entering on the sides, offering better protection.
*Remember sunglasses don't have to be expensive to offer the right kind of UV protection. Even inexpensive glasses can protect your eyes if they offer 99 to 100 percent UV-A and UV-B protection. *Don't forget the kids. Protect their eyes with hats and sunglasses. In addition, try to keep children out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the sun's ultraviolet rays are the strongest.
3. It's important to protect your eyes when UV light is most intense.
*Generally, UV light is at the greatest level at midday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), but you need to protect your eyes whenever you're oputside for a prolonged period, even when it's gray and overcast.
*Reflected sunlight off water, snow and pavement can be the most dangerous type of UV light because it is intensified.
*Your eyes can be harmed by UV light sources other than the sun, such as welding lamps or tanning lights. So remember to wear eye protection when using these sources of invisible, high energy UV rays.
Eye health care is provided by the three "O's" - opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists. It is the ophthalmologist, or Eye M.D., who can treat it all -- eye diseases and injuries, and perform eye surgery
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STAY HEALTHY DURING THE SUMMER
Staying healthy during the summer months requires more than just the right foods. Here is a partial list of things to do that will help you stay healthy during the hot summer months. 1. Drink plenty of water. It is very important to drink water. Your body needs water to prevent dehydration during warm summer days. Take special care to make sure infants and toddlers drink enough water. They can become dehydrated much more easily than adults. 2. If you have asthma or other respiratory problems, keep a careful check on the daily air quality reports. Also, don't forget to take your inhalers and other medication with you when you go out. 3. Take a rest of nap. Don't push yourself beyond your physical limits. 4. Wear sunscreen. Sunburn is painful and unhealthy. Use a sunscreen that is right for your skin. 5. Stay Cool. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing to help you stay cool. 6. Wear Sunglasses. Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun's Ultraviolet rays. 7. Maintain your energy level by limiting your intake of fat and snack on carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. 8. Before leaving for vacation pack a few items (calamine lotion, baking soda) that will help with itchy or painful insect bites. 9. If you have allergies and plan to be traveling/vacationing, find out which plants will be pollinating in your vacation spot. 10. Know your body. If you are feeling ill, see a doctor. A large number of people die each year in the United States due to extreme heat. |
| KUDOS & RECOGNITIONS | |
KUDOS:
....to Keith Holt and Jim Loux who presented a very interesting and informative program to the Corporate Roundtable which recently had a well-attended meeting at the New River Valley Airport.
The Chamber is once again co-ordinating the meeting sites and programs for the meetings of this very important group in our business community.
RECOGNITION
COUNTY OF PULASKI
Patrick Philips and Cornelius Worrell have been named Featured Employees for Pulaski County for the month of June.
Patrick has been employed with the Pulaski County Public Service Authority for nine years. He has been a dedicated and hard-working employee. Patrick operates many different types of equipment owned by the PSA. On many occasions he will complete one task and ask how he can help by doing some different job.
He lives in Draper and is married with a son. He is an active member of the Draper Fire Department. He is a positive role model through his hard work and dedication.
Cornelius Worrell has been employed by the Pulaski County Public Service Authority for four years. Cornelius displays a quiet confidence that lets him excel in his daily responsibilities as an employee of the Pulaski Service Authority. He is a loyal employee dedicated to providing a strong work ethic that is necessary in carrying out the daily tasks at the Public Service Authority. His hobbies include collecting NASCAR items. Cornelius is also an avid John Wayne fan.
The Employee of the Month for June 2010 is Corporal W. A. Ratcliff, who has been employed by the Town of Pulaski since January 2006.
For the past two years, Corporal Ratcliff has been the Police Department's coordinator for our local segment of the Commonwealth's Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run. The event this year was held on Sunday, June 6th and included fifteen runners representing the Pulaski Police and Sheriff's Departments. Dorporal Ratcliff has worked for the past six months coordinating with agencies throughout the State to set up the event. He personally paid for supplies to support the Police Department's participation. To date, he has helped raise $260 that will go directly to the Special Olympics project.
In addition to the honor of receiving the Employee of the Month Award, Corporal Ratcliff will receive an additional paid day off from the Town and be eligible for the Employee of the Year Award at the end of the year.
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| THOUGHT OF THE WEEK | |
"If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies."
Anonymous |
MEMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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PULASKI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Reaching Out Support Group and Breast Cancer Support Group Combined
Tuesday, July 13, 5 - 6 p.m. at the NRVCCC Lobby
Topic: TBA
Speaker: TBA
Hip & Knee Replacement Class
Thursday, July 15, 2 - 4 p.m.; L. Brinkley Eure Building
This class is for people scheduled for surgery or thinking about having surgery. You will be taught by Physical Therapists and Registered Nurses. Content includes hospital information and procedures, exercises prior to
andafter surgery, treatment to get you back on your feet. Discussion about insurance and planning for your care after discharge. Please call (540) 994-8451 for any questions. Deadline for sign up is July 12. RSVP to: Consult a Nurse at 1-877-242-2362.
Hospital Night at the Pulaski Mariners "Bats for a Cure" Prostate Cancer Awareness
Thursday, July 29 -- Educational materials on Prostate Cancer with other health and physician services provided by Pulaski Community Hospital and HCAPS
Look Good...Feel Better Cosmetic Program
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society
Tuesday, July 20, 5 - 7 p.m. at NRVCCC Lobby
Beauty professionals lead the group through a hands-on experience to learn make-up techniques, skin care, nail care, and how to use head coverings such as wigs, turbans, and scarves. Please RSVP at (540) 994-8549 or 1-8888-678-0622. Light Refreshments.
Pulaski Community Hospital
2400 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540)994-8100
PulaskiCommunityHospital.com
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RACK CARD SPECIAL TO ALL PULASKI CO. CHAMBER MEMBERS
Wordsprint would like to offer a monthly Rack Card Special to all Pulaski County Chamber members.
These are top-quality 4x9 cards, full color both sides, on sturdy gloss card stock -- especially handy for anyone setting up booths at trade shows, expos, and other display applications such as visitors centers or walk-in reception areas.
Print-ready PDF's are due to Wordsprint on or before the 1st of every month (just go to www.wordsprint.comto upload your file, and specify quantity. Cards would be ready for pickup or delivery by the 15th of the same month. They will be doing this same cycle everymonth -- so if you miss a deadline, no worries -- the same special will be running again next month!
Chamber Rack Card Pricing:
Full color both sides
12-pt C2S stock (coated both sides)
from print ready file provided
Quantity Lot Price
500 $180
1000 230
2500 325
5000 450
7500 600
Should anybody need help with graphic design or preparing a print-ready file, call Chris
DiYorio with questions. They also have special Chamber member pricing for tri-fold brochures, stationery, and other items.
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GETTING ON THE GSA SCHEDULE -- HOW IT WORKS!
Helena Koch, Procurement Analyst, U.S. General Services Administration, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office of Small Business Utilization, Philadelphia, PA will speak at a nearby workshop. The event will be at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke at the Natural Science Center on Wednesday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Within her agency, Ms. Koch serves as the regional advocate for Small, Minority, Veteran, HUBZone, and Women Business Owners. She has worked with the small business community for over 19 yeasrs assisting small businesses in identifying opportunities within GSA and across government. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required by July 12. To register call, fax, email
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NEW RIVER RESOURCE AUTHORITY: PUBLIC NOTICE
The New River Resource Authority (NRRA) has received an unsolicited proposal under the PPEA for a landfill gas-to-energy project. The PPEA submittal includes obtaining all required permits, installation of a LFG fueled electric power generation system, and interconnect with existing electrical power distribution system. The proposal will be evaluated and NRRA may negotiate an interim or comprehensive agreement with the proposer based on the proposal. NRRA will receive for simultaneous consideration any competing proposals that comply with the procedures adopted by the NRRA and the PPEA. If you have questions, pleases contact Joe Levine at (540) 674-1677 or jlevine@wildblue.netTo be considered, the original and three (3) copies of the proposal should be forwarded to New River Resource Authority, P. O. Box 1246, Dublin, VA 24084 no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The submittal should be clearly marked "NRRA LFG-to-Energy Project."
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SOUTHWEST TIMES DIGITIZATION PROJECT
IMAGINE:
*Being able to read an actual copy of The Southwest Times from the late 1800's or anytime since then.
*Seeing the wedding announcements of your parents, grandparents or great grandparents.
*Viewing ads from businesses that used to be or are still in Pulaski County.
*Experiencing life the way it was in Pulaski County for over 100 years.
*Seeing how history has affected life in Pulaski County.
*Being able to type in a name, event, business or landmark and finding all references of it in the newspaper for over 100 years.
WHY:
*Paper copies are deteriorating.
*Microfilm is becoming old technology, and is hard to use.
*Equipment used to view microfilm is very expensive to replace.
*Key word searching capabilities.
*It is our small town history and if we don't preserve it, we can't expect that anyone else will.
*Will be available by Internet to anyone, anywhere, anytime for FREE.
There is a demo you can experience by going to www.pclibs.org and clicking on the Digitization Project button. Located there is Jan. - June of 1929 and October - December of 1955. Soon to be added is parts of 1945, 1965, and 1975 available on the demo site.
Contributions toward this project are being accepted by The Friends of the Pulaski County
Library.
The goal is to have this project available online September 31, 2010.
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NRCC offers online renewal courses:
New River Community College offers the online Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and Gas Fitting License Renewal courses. These are the three-hour and one-hour continuing education courses that are needed to renew tradesman licenses. These are approved by the Virginia Board of Contractors. Once enrolled, an e-mail will be sent from the instructor, Dan Trent, with a link to go on and a username and password and some instructions. The course may be started at this time. The courses are a total of three hours (Gas Fitting, one hour), but you may take as long as you need to complete those three hours (one hour). Once completed, an e-mail will be sent from Dan Trent stating that you have completed. NRCC will get a copy of that e-mail and will send the report to DPOR informing them of the completion. The cost of the courses are as follows:
Electrical (online) - $45.00
HVAC (online) - $45.00
Plumbing (online) - $45.00
Gas Fitting (online)- $25.00
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Summer Saturdays: Music, Food, Wine, Non-alcoholic beverages, Fun
Aug. 7, 5 - 8 p.m.: Doc Greenberg's Patient Jazz (Jazz, blues)
Sept. 4, 5 - 8 p.m.: Big Blues Beat (Oldies, blues)
Wine & Swine 2010: Oct. 9, 4 - 7 p.m.: Travelers Revision (Oldies, rock)
$10 admission per person.
For more information, call (276) 699-2020 or visit westwindwine.com
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Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be traveling around the Commonwealth
to meet with individual Virginians who have specific issues dealing with federal agencies.
They will be at the Pulaski County Library from 10 a.m. - noon on the third Thursday of each month:
July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16.
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ENTREPRENEUR EXPRESS WORKSHOP
Attention Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
You are invited to attend the Entrepreneur Express Workshop on Thursday, August 19, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, at the New River Competitiveness Center, 6580 Valley Center Drive in
Fairlawn.
Sponsored by: Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce; Virginia Economic Bridge; New River Competitiveness Center; Wachovia Bank.
Presented by: Virginia Department of Business Assistance, Virginia
Admission is free, but advanced registration is required by August 15.
Register at: www.vastartup.org or call Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce at (540) 674-1991.
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MOUNTAIN LAKE CONSERVANCY AND HOTEL
Survivor...Mt.Lake: July 23 - 25
6 Hours of Dirty Dawg: July 24-25 (mountain biking)
Tea Party on Wednesdays at Mountain Lake
The Perfect Place for Family Reunions
Karaoke and Magic Shows are Back
2010 Mountain Lake Photo Contest
For more details on these and other events, call (800) 346-3334.
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Online Marketing in China: An Opportunity for Virginia Exporters
Date: August 5
Time: 8 a.m. EST
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free of charge for Virginia companies
To reserve a place in the webinar, interested parties should send a message confirming
For more information, call Diane Thomas, International Trade Manager, Virginia Economic Development Partnership International Trade, at (276) 623-1536 or visit www.ExportVirginia.org
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Historial Tours of the Major Graham Mansion
Will be held on July 18 and 25, and August 15. Come and meet the Grahams, tour the never-before-seen basement with shackle room and see the newly discovered signatures on doors and walls! Indepth history and brochures provided.
Ghost Walk Tours of the Major Graham Mansion will be held on June 13 and August 8. Listen to actual Electronic Voice Phenomena recordings and data collected by their very own Ghostbusters over the past 3 years! Come and meet the SPIRITED tour guides as they tell you the legend, lore, and ghostly tales that surround this historic haunted home.
Tours are $10 per person at the door. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. The mansion is not handicapped accesssible. Free parking beside the mansion. See www.MajorGrahamMansion.com or call (276) 284-0006 for more information.
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Nesselrod on the New River at 7535 Lee Highway in Fairlawn will present the David Dehart Memorial Concert on Saturday, July 24 at 5 p.m. (rain date: July 25). Featured will be Circus Elephant, Electric Woodshed, and Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers. $20 admission. Visit www.nesselrod.com
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FAIRGROUNDS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
July 19-24 New River Valley Fair (540) 674-1548
Sept. 11 Horse Auction (276) 620-6116
Sept. 18-19 Lions Flea Market (540)980-0071
Sept. 25 Lord's Acre Sale (540)980-0631 Oct. 2 Simmental Sale (276)677-3255
Oct. 15-17 High School Rodeo (tentative) (540)980-6914
Nov. 7-8 Lions Christmas Craft Show (540)674-1682
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MONDAY NIGHT BINGO
Sponsored weekly by The Ruritan Road Ruritan Club at the Pulaski Moose Lodge at 4500 McAdams Crossing (off Route 99) in Pulaski. Doors Open at 4:30 p.m., Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m. Basic Admission is $15; Jackpots available.; Doorprizes A community service organization, the club will be donating all net proceeds back to local charities. |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce 4440 Cleburne Blvd., Suite B Dublin, VA 24084 Phone: 540-674-1991 E-Mail: pcchamber1@swva.net Website: www.pulaskichamber.info
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