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Pulaski Location: 21 West Main St.

31 May

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5 Jul

The Joy of Painting in Acrylic with Ernie Ross - 6 Week Class (Begins May 31- July 5)

Fine Arts Center for the NRV

Saturday, May 31, 2025

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Fee: $144 non-members. $115 members

This is a six-week class held on Saturdays from May 31 to July 5, 2025

10 am - 12:30 pm each day

Pulaski Location: 21 West Main St.

Advanced Registration Required

Ernie Ross returns by popular demand to offer this class teaching Acrylic painting techniques.

Ernie Ross is an award-winning artist and popular local art teacher. Ernie is known for acrylics and watercolors on canvases, paper, and other media. He has taught acrylic and watercolor classes for 20 years at the Fine Arts Center and elsewhere.

Materials List for this class:

Pad of acrylic paper. It comes in tablets online, at art stores, or the Canson brand at Walmart. Any size is fine: 8 ½ x 11, 9 x 12 or 11 x 14

Blue Painter’s tape (¾ or 1-inch)

T-square (12-inch at least)

Synthetic brushes for oil or acrylic

Artist Loft Nylon #12 flat brush
#2 natural bristle fan brush
Nylon 10/0 liner brush 1/2” long tip (Princeton Aqua-Elite is a good brand)
Nylon #2 Round brush (MasterTouch)
Additional brushes or assortment of brushes welcome

Acrylic paint selections

8 oz. White (such as Delta Ceramcoat)
8 oz. Black (such as DecoArt Americana)
2 oz. Cobalt Blue
2 oz. Saffron Yellow
2 oz. Tuscan Red

Sea sponge

Please bring a hair dryer if you’re able. There will be some at the Center for students to share.

A cleaning rag (like the blue or red rags mechanics use; not terry cloth)

16” x 20” board - drawing board, wood or other smooth substrate to tape paper to while working on it.

Also: Ernie says to bring any paint colors desired in the small craft paint bottles. The Center will also have a mix of paints.

Many of these supplies can be purchased from your favorite online or brick-and-mortar art store, including Amazon, Blick, Cheap Joe’s, JOANN, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Plaid, Walmart and others.

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20 Jun

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Wine Down Friday at The Draper Mercantile

Thee Draper Village

Friday, June 20, 2025

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20 Jun

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Pulaski County Juneteenth Celebration

The Calfee Center

Friday, June 20, 2025

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20 Jun

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Captain's Choice at Pete Dye River Course

Pete Dye River Course

Friday, June 20, 2025

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20 Jun

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Night Swim with DJ Scotty Scott

Evelyn Alexander Waterpark

Friday, June 20, 2025

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21 Jun

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Chrome in the Valley 2025- Downtown Pulaski Cruise In

Jackson Park

Saturday, June 21, 2025

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5853 Highland Road Dublin, VA, 24084

22 Jun

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Marking History: Commemorating American Patriots

Belle Hampton

Sunday, June 22, 2025

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3776 Rock House Rd, Pulaski, VA

22 Jun

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Jonah Carden Live at Rock House Marina

M2I at Rock House Marina

Sunday, June 22, 2025

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24 Jun

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Bluefield Ridge Runners

Calfee Park

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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25 Jun

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Q99 Summer of Families & Fun with the Pulaski River Turtles

Calfee Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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25 Jun

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Bluefield Ridge Runners

Calfee Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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26 Jun

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Burlington Sock Puppets

Calfee Park

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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27 Jun

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Wine Down Friday at The Draper Mercantile Copy

Thee Draper Village

Friday, June 27, 2025

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27 Jun

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Burlington Sock Puppets

Calfee Park

Friday, June 27, 2025

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27 Jun

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3rd Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Ballpark

Historic Calfee Park

Friday, June 27, 2025

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27 Jun

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Chad M. Cox Music Live at The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

Friday, June 27, 2025

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28 Jun

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Cars N' Coffee at The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

Saturday, June 28, 2025

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28 Jun

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Needle Felting with Cyndi Maitri

Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley

Saturday, June 28, 2025

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700 S Washington, Pulaski, VA

28 Jun

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Greeneville Flyboys

Calfee Park

Saturday, June 28, 2025

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28 Jun

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Dirt Road Breakdown Live at The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

Saturday, June 28, 2025

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3776 Rock House Rd, Pulaski, VA

29 Jun

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Makenzie Phipps Live at Rock House Marina

M2I at Rock House Marina

Sunday, June 29, 2025

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29 Jun

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Greeneville Flyboys

Calfee Park

Sunday, June 29, 2025

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4 Jul

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Flag Ceremony

TBA

Friday, July 4, 2025

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4 Jul

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4th of July Parade

Downtown Pulaski

Friday, July 4, 2025

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4 Jul

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4th of July Acoustic Set at The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

Friday, July 4, 2025

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4 Jul

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Wine Down Friday at The Draper Mercantile

Thee Draper Village

Friday, July 4, 2025

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4 Jul

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Father Sun @ M2I at the Rockhouse Marina

Rockhouse Marina

Friday, July 4, 2025

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3776 Rock House Rd, Pulaski, VA

4 Jul

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7 Jul

4th of July 4 Night Music Fest at Rock House Marina

M2I at Rock House Marina

Friday, July 4, 2025

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Monday, July 7, 2025

4 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Elizabethton River Riders

Calfee Park

Friday, July 4, 2025

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5 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Elizabethton River Riders

Calfee Park

Saturday, July 5, 2025

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6 Jul

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History Tour at St Albans

St Albans

Sunday, July 6, 2025

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6 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Elizabethton River Riders

Calfee Park

Sunday, July 6, 2025

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9 Jul

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Paddle Boarding Basics Classes

Evelyn Alexander Waterpark

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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9 Jul

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Rhythm & Rail

Jackson Park

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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10 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Tri-State Coal Cats

Calfee Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025

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11 Jul

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Wine Down Friday at The Draper Mercantile

Thee Draper Village

Friday, July 11, 2025

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11 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Tri-State Coal Cats

Calfee Park

Friday, July 11, 2025

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12 Jul

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Nightwingz at Dublin Moose Lodge

Dublin Moose Lodge

Saturday, July 12, 2025

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12 Jul

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Battle of the Bands Winner Showcase

Pulaski Theatre

Saturday, July 12, 2025

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15 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Johnson City Doughboys

Calfee Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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16 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Johnson City Doughboys

Calfee Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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18 Jul

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Wine Down Friday at The Draper Mercantile

The Draper Mercantile and Trading Company

Friday, July 18, 2025

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18 Jul

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Radio Fiasco at The Mason Jar

The Mason Jar

Friday, July 18, 2025

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19 Jul

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Friends of Peak Creek Family Fun Day

TBA

Saturday, July 19, 2025

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19 Jul

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Musicfest: The Anticedents

TBA

Saturday, July 19, 2025

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19 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Bristol State Liners

Calfee Park

Saturday, July 19, 2025

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20 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Bristol State Liners

Calfee Park

Sunday, July 20, 2025

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25 Jul

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Wine Down Friday at The Draper Mercantile

The Draper Mercantile and Trading Company

Friday, July 25, 2025

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26 Jul

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Hatfield Acoustic Duo Live at The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

Saturday, July 26, 2025

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27 Jul

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Lily Comer @ M2I at the Rockhouse Mariana

Rockhouse Mariana

Sunday, July 27, 2025

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28 Jul

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2 Aug

2025 New River Valley Fair

New River Valley Fairgrounds

Monday, July 28, 2025

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

29 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Bluefield Ridge Runners

Calfee Park

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

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30 Jul

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Pulaski River Turtles vs Bluefield Ridge Runners

Calfee Park

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

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1 Aug

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Wine Down Friday at The Draper Mercantile

The Draper Mercantile and Trading Company

Friday, August 1, 2025

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1 Aug

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Silly Golf at Pete Dye River Course

Pete Dye River Course

Friday, August 1, 2025

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2 Aug

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Musicfest

TBA

Saturday, August 2, 2025

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2 Aug

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Masquerade Ball & Dinner

St Albans

Saturday, August 2, 2025

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A Midsummer Nights Dream: Masquerade Ball and DinnerDate: August 2nd Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PMLocation: St. Albans Sanatorium, 6248 University Park Drive,Radford, VA*This is a 21 and up event, ID’s required at the door*Your are cordially invited to St. Albans Sanatorium’s second annual Masquerade Ball and Dinner. This years theme: AMidsummer Nights Dream. Think dark medieval romance, andwhimsical mischief!!Event Timeline:• 6:00-6:30 PM - Guest Arrival: Arrive promptly at 6:00 PM toenjoy hors d’Oeuvres as you mix and mingle with otherguests before dinner.• 6:45 PM - 8 PM - Candlelit Catered Dinner: Indulge in asumptuously prepared dinner, (see menu details below)while immersing yourself in the romantic ambiance of theskylight hallway, illuminated by flickering candlelight, as youdine in elegance and style.Dinner Menu:Hors d’oeuvres: Behold, a a masterpiece of culinary artistry.Selection of cheeses, meats, vegetables, and sweets, with asymphony of flavors and textures for an unforgettableexperience.Meats: Beef Tips with savory sauce, and Parmesan garlicchickenSides: Romano Green Beans, Barley Sweet Corn, Duchessmashed potatoes, Ancient Italy Mac and CheeseBread: Freshly made Butter rolls with Honey beads• 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Enchanted Dance: As the clockstrikes 8:00 PM, the grand masquerade ball commences.Lose yourself in the mesmerizing rhythms spun by ourtalented DJ as you dance the night away within the historicelectroshock rooms of the old hospital.Immersive Decor: Let the immersive decor whisk you away toanother era. Ornate tapestries, flickering candlelight, and twinklingceilings transport you to a world of opulence and mystery that willcaptivate your imagination and ignite your playful mischief!Formal Attire: Embrace the elegance of the occasion with formalattire befitting a masquerade ball. Adorn yourself in your mostexquisite garments and don a captivating mask to conceal youridentity, adding an air of mystery to the night.Tickets: Secure your place at this unforgettable event bypurchasing your tickets in advance. These tickets GO FAST andthere will limited availability. This ensures an intimate andexclusive experience for all attendees.General Admission: $100 per personVip Tickets: $125 these tickets will include a history/paranormaltour of the building. You will be taken to some of the hotspots inthe building by a seasoned volunteer. These will be conductedduring the ball from 8-11pm)Contact Information: For inquiries or ticket purchases, pleasecontact us @540-260-3111

9 Aug

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4th Annual Pirate Festival @ M2I

Rockhouse Mariana

Saturday, August 9, 2025

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9 Aug

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The Cross Jacks @ M2I at the Rockhouse Marina

Rockhouse Marina

Saturday, August 9, 2025

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9 Aug

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2025 Rhythm on the Rails

Jackson Park, Pulaski

Saturday, August 9, 2025

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9 Aug

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Event at St. Albans Sanatorium

Saturday, August 9, 2025

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6620 Ben H Bolen Dr, Dublin, VA

15 Aug

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17 Aug

3rd Annual AJSA Jet Ski Race

Claytor Lake State Park

Friday, August 15, 2025

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

16 Aug

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Jonah Carden @M2I at Rockhouse Marina

Rockhouse Marina

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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23 Aug

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Vogan Music @M2I at the Rockhouse Marina

Rockhouse Marina

Saturday, August 23, 2025

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23 Aug

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Hello Gorgeous Live at The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake

Saturday, August 23, 2025

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24 Aug

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Ryan Patterson @M2I at the Rockhouse Marina

Rockhouse Marina

Sunday, August 24, 2025

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29 Aug

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Vegas Scramble at Pete Dye River Course

Pete Dye River Course

Friday, August 29, 2025

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30 Aug

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1 Sep

Labor Day Weekend @M2I at the Rockhouse Marina

Saturday, August 30, 2025

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Monday, September 1, 2025

30 Aug

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Joe Kessinger @M2I at the Rockhouse Marina

Rockhouse Marina

Saturday, August 30, 2025

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31 Aug

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Rockhouse Marina Music

Rockhouse Marina

Sunday, August 31, 2025

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5 Sep

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Play with the Pro at Pete Dye River Course

Pete Dye River Course

Friday, September 5, 2025

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7 Sep

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Doggy Paddle Palooza

Randolph Park

Sunday, September 7, 2025

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12 Sep

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Captain's Choice at Pete Dye River Course

Pete Dye River Course

Friday, September 12, 2025

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5581 Fairgrounds Cir, Dublin, VA

13 Sep

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14 Sep

Pulaski County Flea Market

NRV Fairground

Saturday, September 13, 2025

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

4 Oct

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Nerf Gun: Battle in the Ballpark

Historic Calfee Park

Saturday, October 4, 2025

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