With Covid-19 cases increasing in our region, we made the difficult decision to close again until the risk of infection is lower. Even with our Covid precautions, it just felt unsafe to invite customers to shop indoors with even a small group of strangers. However, we are determined to serve agency clients with urgent[…]
Our Christmas potluck can not take place. We aren’t allowed to meet face to face. We are looking forward to Christmas cheer, even if it means zooming with those we hold dear. Oh happy day! The end of 2020 is just days away. Pondering 2021, here’s hoping it will be much more fun! How could[…]
This year the IRS is allowing all taxpayers-even if you don’t itemize-to deduct up to $300 in donations made to 501-C3 charitable organizations. Grayson LandCare does qualify. If you have already made a donation, to GLC or another non-profit, or would like to do so before the end of 2020 you can do a good[…]
Members and Friends of Grayson LandCare. 2020 has been a challenging year, and it can be hard to feel thankful these days. The best news is that there are only 46 more days left in this year and a vaccine for Covid is on the horizon. I am also very grateful to be a part[…]
The November meeting was to be presentations by our mini-grant winners. Most recipients were unable to complete their projects and their grants were extended to next year. Kit Marshal did complete the Mural project and I hope you have taken time to admire it. She was able to use Town funds from Downtown revitalization grant.[…]
When you are doing your Thanksgiving shopping over the next few weeks, please take a moment to remember that there are many in our area who are suffering from food insecurity. Food Independence is putting together a Thanksgiving dinner box for the November 24th distribution. We would like to request the following items for this[…]
A giant THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the GLC auction as a donor of items and services or as a shopper! Thanks to you, we raised over $2500 for Grayson LandCare, the Farmers Market and Food Independence. I am very thankful for our wonderful community. Thanks again and a HUGE shout-out to Cynthia[…]
The Free Market is pleased to announce that we have filled the Part-Time Manager position that has been vacant since August. Michelle Lintecum, a lifelong resident of Galax with extensive experience and contacts with local media, begins her position this week. She is eager to improve our outreach into the community and use social media[…]