The 51st Annual Lynchburg Frontier Days Rodeo and Carnival will be June 20-22, three nights and one full day of affordable family fun. Woody Anderson Ford of Fayetteville is the title sponsor of the eight event rodeo, which starts with a mutton bustin’ at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; a kids calf scramble each night and fireworks during intermission Saturday. Tickets are on sale at Roy and Rogers in Fayetteville.
Clint McCown, a Fayetteville native and author, recently received the Midwest Book Award for literary fiction for his novel “Haints”. McCown’s book was chosen for the honor by the Midwest Independent Publishers Association, a consortium of over 200 publishers and presses in a twelve-state area. Additionally, he has published three previous novels and four collections of poems, and his short stories, essays, and plays have appeared widely. Twice winner of
A benefit supper and auction for Lucas, Alex and Lilly-Grace Stone will be held Friday, June 21, at Elora Community Center. Proceeds from the benefit will help the family with medical expenses. Supper will be served from 5 until 7 p.m. Supper plates are $7 each and consist of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a drink. An auction will be held at 7 p.m. Lilly-Grace Stone is a surviving twin,
The community is invited to a camp-meeting gathering at Howell Hill Community Center the week of July 7-13 at 6 p.m. Each evening there will be various local speakers, and several groups will be singing. “It’s an open forum for singers,” said Bert Baker, one of the organizers and founder of Community Christians, Families and Friends. This event will be a get-together of friends, families, relatives and neighbors and an
Fayetteville Main Street invites you to the 2013 Downtown Quilt Stroll now through the Fourth of July. “Come stroll the streets of downtown Fayetteville,” Carol Foster, director of Fayetteville Main Street, said, inviting everyone to view the quilts on display in Fayetteville’s downtown business windows. “You will be able to observe the art of quilters while viewing their creations. Quilts handed down from generation to generation will be displayed, along
Petersburg Proud Day, set for Saturday, June 22, will feature something for everyone, from an antique car cruise-in and sock hop to a 5K run. The day kicks off with the Second Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk, sponsored by the Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department. Late registration is from 6:15 until 6:45 a.m. on race day. The 5K Run/Walk starts at 7 a.m. T-shirts will be available
A benefit for Daniel Kimbrough, a 33-year-old Lincoln County resident who suffered a massive stroke on March 19, is set for Saturday, June 15, at 5 p.m. at Lyons Family Farms Pumpkin Patch. Admission is: $5/each or $25/family. There will be several activities for kids. Music will be presented by the Golden Hollow Bluegrass Band and Kohlwater. Bring your lawn chairs. There will be an auction, and concessions will be
Lincoln County High School’s Baseball Coach Travis Tate will hold tryouts for
Lincoln County High School’s Falcon baseball team will hold its Second Annual
Clint McCown, a Fayetteville native and author, recently received the Midwest Book
JILLIAN RAEL, Library director Before I launch into my usual report on