STAMP CANCELLATION
ST THOMAS LUNCHEON
ABINGDON'S LARGEST INDOOR GARAGE SALE
MAIN STREET 5K ROAD RACE
WINGS AND WHEELS ANTIQUE CAR AND AIR SHOW
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
4-H GEO WORKSHOP
4-H 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DINNER AND DANCE
WESTERN MASTERS MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION
ABINGDON FARMER'S MARKET

Festival Stamp Cancellation

Daily, during regular local post office hours,
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
300 W. Main Street, Abingdon

St. Thomas Church Luncheon

St Thomas Episcopal Church
124 E. Main Street, Abingdon
Wednesday, July 28, and Wednesday, August 4
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For more information contact Kris Tracy at 276-944-3663.

Abingdon's Largest Indoor Garage Sale

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Saturday, July 31 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Admission $2.00 (children under 12 admitted free). Admission payable at the door.

For more information contact Kim Stewart at 276-619-4380.

Main Street 5K Road Race

Registration, Start and Finish at Farmer's Market Pavillion
Saturday, July 31, 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Benefit for "Advance Abingdon", Virginia Main Street Program
Admission $15.00 (in advance) $25.00 (race day)

Advanced registered required by July 21, 2010 b y visiting the CVB, 335 Cummings Street or online www.RunTriCities.org. For more information contact Elisabeth Iskara Day & Evening Phone 276-698-5667, advance@abingdonva.us.

Wings & Wheels Antique Car and Air Show

Virginia Highlands Airport, Lee Hwy., Abingdon
Saturday, July 24, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admssion $5 Adults, Youth Free
Registration: Abingdon Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 445, Abingdon, VA 24211
Show Car fee $10 per car

Watch the Wings and Wheels Antique Car and Air Show Live here on July 24th at 10:00 a.m.

Watch live video from estonoamedia on Justin.tv

This is a vintage car* and airplane exhibit combined with a flying air show event. There are also displays and demonstrations by public safety and public service organizationa and agencies. There will be activities for children. A variety of food vendors will be available. Bring a folding chair to watch the air show and be prepared for hot, sunny weather. However a hangar will be open to provide a shaded eating area. Parking is free on or in the vinicity of the airportl The event will be held “rain or shine”.

*There is a limit of 250 cars admitted. Pre-registration is required. Registration fee is $10 per car. Forms available at www.abingdonkiwanis.org.

For more information contact Bob Craig at 276-628-1300, hokiebob@embarqmail.com.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

July 23rd, Preview Night from 5-8 PM FOL members only
July 24th 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 25th 2-5 p.m.
July 26-29th from 12-5 p.m.
July 30th - 31st 9-5 p.m.
Sun Aug. 1st Bag Day 2-5 p.m.
Washington County Public Library
Library Conference Room, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon

Books, magazines, videos and more. Memberships available at the door. For more information contact the library at 276-676-6222.

4-H GEO Workshop

Southwest VA 4-H Ed. Center
Saturday, August 7, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Experience Geo-Caching -- "The Sport Where YOU Are the Search Engine." Join us for this workshop, during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 4-H Center, and learn about Google Earth and Geocaching.com! You do not have to own a GPS receiver to attend. No experience required!! Children and parents are invited to attend. To reserve your spot, please call 276-676-6180 or afishe3@vt.edu, by Monday, August 2nd.

50th Anniversary Celebration of the 4-H Center

4-H Center, 25236 Hillman Highway
Saturday, August 7, starting at 10:00 a.m.

The 4-H Center is celebrating 50 years of service! Come out and join us on Saturday, August 7, for a day of fun and fellowship. A barbecue lunch with all the fixins will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for $5.00. Live music, swimming, hikes, history, tours, games, and storytelling offer something for everyone. Activities start at 10:00 a.m. Free parking.

Dinner and Dance

Virginia Ballroom, 300 Senior Drive
Friday, July 23, 6:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Dance is free, Dinner is $15

Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. with prime rib and crab legs and an assortment of side dishes and desserts. The Dance will start at 7:00 p.m. and is free of charge. Dancing will be to a Deejay who will play requested music. No partner or experience required. Ashby Dickerson will provide free instruction on swing dancing if needed.

Western Masters Martial Arts Demonstration

Latture Field
Saturday, July 31 and August 7
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(Rain dates: August 1 and August 8)

Western Masters Martial Arts of Abingdon, will host a series of martial arts demonstrations and lectures covering three unique martial arts skill sets. Aikido which is known as the "Way of Peace and Harmony," Tae Kwon Do a form of Korean Karate and Olympic sport and Samurai sword and tamashi (cutting demonstration), Iaido and "Chanbara" demonstrations using padded swords. For more information visit www.wmma.cmasdirect.com.

Farmer's Market

Abingdon Market Pavilion, Remsburg Drive
Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and
Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Locally grown produce, meat, flowers and plants, baked goods and crafts. For information call 276-698-1434.


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